tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86472546746382477332024-03-07T23:09:31.022-08:00We Discover Canada And BeyondOur Travels, RV'ing and more. Just Enjoying Life. Discovering Canada and Beyond.Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-18212864553441924872019-03-22T10:01:00.000-07:002019-03-22T10:01:07.429-07:00My first RV Cook Book is now available on Amazon; Tinfoil Cooking<br />
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Tinfoil Cooking; RV Cookbook</h3>
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Tinfoil Cooking is the ultimate cookbook for the outdoors. Easy cooking for Camping, RV'ing, Boating and at home. Delicious meals with very few or NO DISHES! </div>
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This book is for RV'ers, boaters, campers and at home. Easy to follow recipes that everyone can use.</div>
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Wow, it has been a fun journey getting this book up on Amazon. I sure have learned a lot about publishing. Not as easy as one might think.<br />
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If you are looking to make your camping or boating trips a bit easier then this books is for you. </div>
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Do you dread having a whole bunch of dishes to clean up when you are out camping or boating or even at home? Then this book is for you. Actually, it’s a silly question — of course, you do, no one wants to do dishes and clean up the big mess left behind when you cook up a big meal.</div>
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If you are like me and want to simplify the whole cooking process without sacrificing on flavour, then this book is for you.</div>
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If you like to cook up the tenderest ribs ever, then this book is for you?</div>
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If you like to make the best-tasting vegetables supercharged with flavour, then this book is for you.</div>
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If you like to cook up some pasta without a pot and without steaming up your whole camper or boat, then this book is for you. You can even cook the pasta over a campfire.</div>
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Do you enjoy freshly baked artisan bread with your breakfast, lunch or dinner? No kneading required. Then this book is for you.</div>
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I truly hope you enjoy the recipes in this book so you can spend more time with family and friends and less time washing dishes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amazon #1 Best Seller in outdoor cooking.</td></tr>
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My book is available on Amazon in all countries that Amazon operates in. For ease of ordering, here are some links, <a href="http://bit.ly/TinfoilCooking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to my book on Amazon.ca">Amazon.ca</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/TinfoilCookingUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to my book on Amazon.com">Amazon.com</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/TinfoilCookingDE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to my book on Amazon.de">Amazon.de</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/TinfoilCookingUK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to my book on Amazon.co.uk">Amazon.co.uk</a>. You can also search the book Tinfoil Cooking or my name Anders Treiberg on your favourite Amazon site. Please NOTE, you <b><i>do not</i></b> need an e-reader for the digital version, you can download a <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/digital/fiona/kcp-landing-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to free e-reader app on Amazon">free app here</a>.</div>
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Enjoy,</div>
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Andershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453480269082890218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-87934530261046922472018-01-02T12:04:00.001-08:002018-01-03T10:36:53.382-08:00Torquing The Wheels On Your RV Or Tow Vehicle<br />
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Don't Forget to Torque the Wheels on Your RV</h2>
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So many RV'ers that I talk to have never retorqued the wheels on their RV or tow vehicle.<br />
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Most of us have probably watch <a href="https://youtu.be/aPgBxIB7uF0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="link to Youtube movie about tire coming off">Youtube movies</a> where wheels have come loose and roll past or of to the side.<br />
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This can very well happen and it is a good habit to re-torque the wheels every so often. Not only re-torquing the wheels, check the tires and maybe even give the wheel bearing a shot of grease.<br />
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Just checking the overall wheel assembly. I always crawl under my RV and truck making sure all is in order and looking for something out of the ordinary.<br />
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To re-torque the wheels you need the proper tools and doing it right is important.<br />
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If it is not tight enough, the wheel can come loose and if you torque the wheels too much you can strip the threads.<br />
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Check in your local auto supply shop for a sale on torque wrenches. You need one of those for sure! I bought mine at Canadian Tire on sale 60% off.<br />
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Check your manual or with your RV dealer how much the wheels should be torqued to.<br />
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For my tow vehicle; 2017 Ram 3500 Longhorn I torque the wheels to 135 ft-lb. On our fifth wheel trailer, I torque the wheels to 125 ft-lb.<br />
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Note that the lug nuts, hardware seats, and studs should always be free of grease, oil or dirt. It is the friction between the hardware seat that determines the torque needed.<br />
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If you oil any part you will not have an accurate reading and you can strip the threads or even break the lug nut.<br />
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If you are not sure if your torque wrench is working properly, take it into your tire shop, they might be able to check it for you. I take mine to my local Kal Tire shop.<br />
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For our fifth wheel trailer, I need a thin walled socket for the lug nuts. A regular socket does not work. This is something you may also want to check in to.<br />
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<br />Andershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453480269082890218noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-53347248044003136282017-12-29T08:00:00.000-08:002017-12-29T08:00:22.181-08:00Replacing The Door Handle on The RV Screen Door<br />
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Replacing The Latch On The RV Screen Door.</h2>
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Stuff happens and this time I guess I'm a bit at fault. I think I might just have slammed the screen door a bit too hard and broke the latch.<br />
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I'm writing this blog post from Cathedral City, California. We have camp set up at Palm Springs Oasis RV Park. A great park, nice and clean and super nice swimming pools.<br />
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Back to the darn door. Last year when we were down here I had my head in the toilet, but that's a whole different story.<br />
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You can read about it on the "<a href="http://www.wediscovercanadaandbeyond.ca/2017/01/head-in-toilet-aqua-magic-style-ll.html" title="Link to my blog post about fixing the toilet">Head In The Toilet</a>" post.<br />
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This one is a pretty easy job, at least I thought so starting out. First, though I called <a href="http://benlorv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Benlo Co. RV Service and supplies website">Benlo Co. RV Service and supplies</a>, located in Indio.<br />
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They are our go-to place down here if we need something. Can't say enough good things about them.<br />
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Sure enough, they have four different kinds. "Just bring your pice in and we'll see if we can match one up".<br />
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We drive over to them, about 13 km from the RV Park. We buy one that looks pretty close.<br />
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Back at the trailer, I start to install the new part and it is just a tad bigger than the old one.<br />
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One screw is in but I will need to either drill a new hole or use a self-tapping screw. I opt for the later.<br />
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It works just fine and we are back in business.<br />
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This is not a hard job to do and in my case, I just needed two screwdrivers to do the job.<br />
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Life is good<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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<br />Andershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453480269082890218noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-13362307095152403242017-12-26T08:00:00.000-08:002017-12-26T08:00:06.210-08:00Cleaning Your Bathroom Fan On Your RV<br />
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Super Duty Screen And Fan Cleaning In Your RV</h2>
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Cleaning your bathroom fan in your RV is often overlooked. It is important that you get into the habit of cleaning it.</div>
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If not, you will leave a lot of moister in your RV and then you create a whole bunch of other problems like mold etc. It's a good idea to run your bathroom fan every time you have showers, cook pasta, boil potatoes etc. You know what I mean.<br />
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It is further important to keep the fan clean for the motor not to work too hard. This is, of course, important when you are boondocking and want to consume less power.<br />
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We vacuum the screen on the fan every time we vacuum the rest of the trailer. This clears the screen pretty good but every so often you should do a deep cleaning.<br />
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Since there are many different types of fans each process will be a bit different.<br />
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On our fan, the actual screen pops out but for easier cleaning of the fan blades, I like to remove the cover completely.<br />
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For this you need is a screwdriver, in our case a Philips.<br />
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Depending on your unit, if it is like mine there is also a screw in the knob that opens the top flap.<br />
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After you got the assembly removed (it will still be attached to electrical cords) you just need some Windex and a rag. The dirtiest part of the fan will be the top of the fan blade that you can't see from down below.<br />
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Wet the rag with water and wring it out, then spray down one corner of the rag with Windex get it good and soaked.<br />
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Now wipe each fan blade. If you have not done this in a while you will have to rub a bit to get it clean. If it's really dirty you may have to rinse your rag out several times and add more Windex.<br />
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Once you got it all nice and shiny, put everything back together.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Andershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453480269082890218noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-14039410766465851252017-09-12T13:20:00.000-07:002017-09-12T13:20:59.309-07:00Solar Shower For RV'ing<br />
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Solar Shower For Your RV</h3>
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If you have not yet purchased a solar shower for your RV it is time. Once you have used one you wonder why you waited so long.<br />
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Not only do you save on energy but also your holding tanks will not fill up as fast. This is especially true when boondocking or camping in parks with limited services.<br />
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Some people think that the water will not heat up fast enough. Worry no more, as long as you have a bit of sunshine the water keeps heating up.<br />
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In full sunshine you will have warm water in 3 hours. The water can actually get to hot, so check first and if it is hot, just add some cold water.<br />
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The Solar Showers are very affordable, starting at $10.00 (yes that's right, ten dollar) and go up from there.<br />
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We have two, Super Solar Shower, one smaller, 2.5 gallon and one larger, 5 gallon. Water is heavy so keep that in mind. Five gallons weigh in around 40 lbs. You do not have to fill up the whole bag, but a larger bag is nice not to have so you don't have to refill all the time.<br />
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A five gallon Solar Shower is enough for 3-4 showers. The smaller bag is also great for doing dishes and rinsing feet etc.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remaining tiles makes great stepping stones.</td></tr>
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Now, it can get a bit messy where you are standing having your shower, so what we did, we went to Home Depot and got some Deck & Balcony Tiles.<br />
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These plastic slotted tiles are 1 x 2 feet come in different colours. Five in a package.<br />
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They interlock with each other and no tools required to put together. We put two of them together for a platform to stand on when having the shower.<br />
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The other three tiles we use as stepping stones to get back to the out door carpet. This keeps the dirt off your feet and out of the RV.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Anders<br />
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<br />Andershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453480269082890218noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-44184491150365546102017-07-03T20:01:00.001-07:002017-07-05T09:39:30.070-07:00To Drive or Not to Drive in Central America<br />
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Is it safe for me to drive in Central America?</h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doug and Johanne Dyer in Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua.<br />
Doug is the author of <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">A Tale of Two Geckos</span></td></tr>
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The following post is from a good friend of mine Doug Dyer. Doug and his wife Johanne are enjoying life house sitting all over the world. <a href="http://www.joyfultravellers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Dough and Johanne's website">Here is their website</a>. Thanks for the post Doug.<br />
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Doug just recently wrote a fantastic book called <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Tale-Two-Geckos-Transformed-Lives-ebook/dp/B072FFCBC4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499134683&sr=8-1&keywords=two+geckos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Doug's book on Amazon.ca a Tale of Two Geckos">"A Tale of Two Geckos: We Transformed Our Lives and So Can You!"</a><br />
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If you want the US version of Amazon, its <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Doug-Dyer/e/B07149P32X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to A Tale of Two Geckos, USA Amazon">here</a>. Once you get started reading you will not be able to stop.<br />
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You can get a digital copy at Amazon. No Kindle required just download an app for your pc, apple, android or what have you. The book will change you and is so inspiring. The best part it is only around $1.00..... got to love it.<br />
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Doug and Johanne also writes for <i>International Living</i> and <i>House Sitting Magazine.</i><br />
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OK, on to the actual guest post from Doug.<br />
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Is it safe for me to drive in Central America?</h4>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0YIgVM6VyMY/WVr_lc-P7oI/AAAAAAAADVg/Nztlso1p4bYHTjYh6ZQsSu9uUxC0n90bACLcBGAs/s1600/central_america_busy_street.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A busy street in Granada, Nicaragua Central America" border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="768" height="281" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0YIgVM6VyMY/WVr_lc-P7oI/AAAAAAAADVg/Nztlso1p4bYHTjYh6ZQsSu9uUxC0n90bACLcBGAs/s400/central_america_busy_street.jpg" title="A busy street in Granada, Nicaragua Central America" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Busy Street in <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Granada, Nicaragua</span></td></tr>
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I have recently been confronted with the above dilemma and you may well be too.<br />
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Let me share with you what I experienced when I mustered up my nerve and got behind the wheel of a car in Nicaragua.<br />
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Chaos like you cannot anticipate meets you as you pull out onto the road. All of your senses come to full attention, adrenaline rushes in.<br />
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I don’t remember this being on my driver’s test – ever!!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Qo9vWnmUes/WVsB-qkltWI/AAAAAAAADVo/MlF__xALqkcz-95U-kX9CHq2ZG8K1ufcgCLcBGAs/s1600/central_america_street.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Travelling in Catarina, Nicaragua by car can be a challenge. As long as you get there it's ok." border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Qo9vWnmUes/WVsB-qkltWI/AAAAAAAADVo/MlF__xALqkcz-95U-kX9CHq2ZG8K1ufcgCLcBGAs/s400/central_america_street.jpg" title="Travelling in Catarina, Nicaragua by car can be a challenge. As long as you get there it's ok." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Travel any which way. What ever takes you there is OK.<br />
Catarina, Nicaragua</td></tr>
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Be prepared for a myriad of massive trucks, barreling buses, taxis, horse carts, tuc-tucs, scooters, bicycles and pedestrians all vying for the same narrow ribbon of concrete that is misnamed a highway.<br />
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To me there is no rhyme or reason, but somehow it all seems to have a flow.<br />
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The road way itself is littered with the pesky pot holes and heavily camouflaged speed bumps.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-20nymKyIoR4/WVsDHDWYU_I/AAAAAAAADV0/Ntx0w-gfwkIkr-FD7RAoRibwHHacsWIKACLcBGAs/s1600/cattel_on_the_road.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cattle on the road Ometepe Island, Nicaragua" border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="768" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-20nymKyIoR4/WVsDHDWYU_I/AAAAAAAADV0/Ntx0w-gfwkIkr-FD7RAoRibwHHacsWIKACLcBGAs/s400/cattel_on_the_road.jpg" title="Cattle on the road in Ometepe Island, Nicaragua" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cattle on the road, Ometepe Island, Nicaragua</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BLlmfrYNzpo/WVsDHOttZkI/AAAAAAAADVw/J2fie8Y0Quo1tNsooBgPxijAioKbMVh0wCLcBGAs/s1600/Oxen_on_the_road.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="You can find anything on the road in Central America. Oxen pulling a load. No plans for a wrestling match here." border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="768" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BLlmfrYNzpo/WVsDHOttZkI/AAAAAAAADVw/J2fie8Y0Quo1tNsooBgPxijAioKbMVh0wCLcBGAs/s400/Oxen_on_the_road.jpg" title="You can find anything on the road in Central America. Oxen pulling a load. No plans for a wrestling match here." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oxen pulling a load. No plans for a wrestling match here.<br />
Ometepe Island, Nicaragua</td></tr>
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Don’t be looking for signage or directional arrows for guidance as they are most often forgotten or misplaced.<br />
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Sometimes what you think is actually a road headed back to town will instantly morph into a goat trail or alley into someone’s yard.<br />
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Oh and that one way that I headed down in the wrong direction? The locals were generally amused and forgiving.<br />
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I have yet to mention the living moving obstacles which will include; dogs, chickens, horses, cows, lots of cows, and the old guy pushing an ice cream cart.<br />
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Little kids laugh and play unsupervised along the sides of the road and the buses load and unload at will.<br />
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The other day I found myself in the driver’s seat staring down a very large bull that had little interest in giving way to little old me. In good time he and his buddies shuffled along down the road.<br />
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Of course this is what you see in the light of day; don’t even consider venturing out after night fall, lighting is optional.<br />
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So did I answer the question? Not really but maybe you get the picture.<br />
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Doug and Johanne Dyer, <i><a href="http://www.joyfultravellers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Doug and Johanne's website www.TheJoyfulTravellers">The Joyful Travellers</a></i><br />
<br />Andershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453480269082890218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-68864144263477891912017-02-04T12:33:00.001-08:002017-11-06T11:00:07.062-08:00Preventing RV BBQ Flare up<br />
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Tip for preventing flare up on your RV BBQ</h3>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ETG1vO5a7l0/WJY2KDXQXJI/AAAAAAAAB5A/Z4pBym2sDMYif5YZye9FRGYL0x3cpqnsQCLcB/s1600/20170126_171455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="RV BBQ Ready to go. In Organ Pipe National Monument, Arizona." border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ETG1vO5a7l0/WJY2KDXQXJI/AAAAAAAAB5A/Z4pBym2sDMYif5YZye9FRGYL0x3cpqnsQCLcB/s640/20170126_171455.jpg" title="RV BBQ Ready to go. In Organ Pipe National Monument, Arizona." width="360" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">RV BBQ Ready to go. In Organ Pipe National Monument, Arizona.</td></tr>
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Most BBQ's that come with RV's are pretty small and most come with only one burner.<br />
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This makes it hard to cook meat that has more fat in it, like a pork roast of even half a chicken with bone in and skin on. The flare up can be a real pain.<br />
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The little BBQ we have on our 5th wheel is a good little BBQ but again it has only one burner and cooking one of my favourite "half chicken with bone in and skin on" can be a challenge to say the least.<br />
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What I do to prevent flare up is use tin foil to make a little "pan". I use the heavy duty tin foil you can buy at Costco. It is really good and strong.<br />
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Take about 18 inches and fold in to a size that fits the meat you are going to BBQ.<br />
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If you cook two large chicken breast, bone in and skin on, make two pans to fit each chicken breast.<br />
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When you fold the tin foil make sure the shiny side is up to reflect more heat. Make little edges so the grease will not run off and cause more flare ups.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EnV6NMJu8Bw/WJY371IW7LI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/ZSkPHKn26F4LAhLYNVrfBy0UPVCdAbHVQCLcB/s1600/20170126_171426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Whole Breast of Chicken, Bone in, Skin on. A Small Tray For Each Chicken Breast." border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EnV6NMJu8Bw/WJY371IW7LI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/ZSkPHKn26F4LAhLYNVrfBy0UPVCdAbHVQCLcB/s640/20170126_171426.jpg" title="Using a RV BBQ. Whole Breast of Chicken, Bone in, Skin on. A Small Tray For Each Chicken Breast." width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whole Breast of Chicken, Bone in, Skin on. A Small Tray For Each Chicken Breast.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L9sFEGzjXGU/WJY3z27fynI/AAAAAAAAB5M/2RcXj9_ZZHYKnvUCNF1RDXd_dnCWYMt6gCLcB/s1600/20170201_184126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Asparagus cooking in trays with the left over fat from the Chicken. Just cook till crisp." border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L9sFEGzjXGU/WJY3z27fynI/AAAAAAAAB5M/2RcXj9_ZZHYKnvUCNF1RDXd_dnCWYMt6gCLcB/s640/20170201_184126.jpg" title="Asparagus cooking in trays with the left over fat from the Chicken. Just cook till crisp. Using an RV BBQ" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Asparagus cooking in trays with the left over fat from the Chicken. Just cook till crisp.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MIRkP0t6dUg/WJY38_z2HGI/AAAAAAAAB5c/mvxDy9gw_UsF3pAvanXOhDFEnrBPpV8RwCEw/s1600/20170129_175553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A glass of rosé wine goes just great with chicken." border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MIRkP0t6dUg/WJY38_z2HGI/AAAAAAAAB5c/mvxDy9gw_UsF3pAvanXOhDFEnrBPpV8RwCEw/s640/20170129_175553.jpg" title="A glass of rose wine goes just great with chicken. Using an RV BBQ, matching BBQ'd chicken and a glass of Rosé" width="360" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A glass of rosé wine goes just great with chicken.</td></tr>
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Once your chicken is cooked wrap it in some more tin foil and let sit 10 min or so. It will continue to cook.<br />
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Now if you have some asparagus ready, throw them on the BBQ in the grease that's left on the pans or trays.<br />
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Cook till crisp, don't over cook.<br />
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Match this wonderful chicken with a nice glass of Rosé. Serve chilled.<br />
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Well, I hope that works for you.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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AndersAndershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453480269082890218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-49453830945213180462017-01-16T20:52:00.000-08:002017-01-16T20:52:51.196-08:00Replacing Battery And Propane Vents<br />
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General Maintenance of Your RV - Replacing The Battery Box Vent and Propane Compartment Vents</h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cracked Vent</td></tr>
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As your RV gets older and it is exposed to the elements some of the plastic just cracks and need to be replaced.<br />
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This was the case with two of my three vents.<br />
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I have one for each propane tank and one for the batteries. They are often referred to as Battery Box Vents.<br />
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This is a pretty easy job and can be done in less then half an hour.<br />
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<b>Stuff needed for this job:</b><br />
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<li>Philips Screw driver</li>
<li>Flat Screw driver</li>
<li>Caulking gun</li>
<li>Caulking</li>
<li>Paper Towel</li>
<li>Spray Nine cleaner or Windex</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cleaned up vent hole on trailer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Battery Box Vent in Place.</td></tr>
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Remove the four screws holding the vent in place and put to the side. You will need them again.<br />
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If the vent does not come off, grab the flat screw driver and from the side give it a gentle tap and it will fall off.</div>
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Remove any excess old caulking. I found that the flat screw driver works well, just gently scrap it off or use a plastic scraper of some kind.</div>
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Clean off with cleaner and paper towel. Let it dry. <br />
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In the meantime, turn the new vent upside down and put a bead of caulking close to the outside edge and completely around the four holes.</div>
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Install the vent and as you tighten the screws up the caulking will ooze out on the sides.<br />
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Make sure not to tighten it to much. The plastic will crack.</div>
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You can clean up the excess caulking or leave it, your choice.</div>
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Cheers,</div>
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Anders</div>
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Andershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453480269082890218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-33526267915832851762017-01-16T20:23:00.000-08:002017-01-16T20:23:30.995-08:00Head in The Toilet. Aqua Magic Style ll Water Valve<br />
<h3>
Changing The Water Valve in Aqua Magic Style 2 Toilet. Part # 42049</h3>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VHkEkzjDBqo/WH2Tj9ZHbmI/AAAAAAAAB3A/dTcNd9C7R7wONqwUu4EHjwrilT6cfHUogCLcB/s1600/20170110_085943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aqua Magic Style II Water Valve Kit" border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VHkEkzjDBqo/WH2Tj9ZHbmI/AAAAAAAAB3A/dTcNd9C7R7wONqwUu4EHjwrilT6cfHUogCLcB/s400/20170110_085943.jpg" title="Aqua Magic Style II Water Valve Kit" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aqua Magic Style II Water Valve Kit</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Instructions for Aqua Magic Style 2 Water Valve Kit</td></tr>
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Sometimes things on the RV or in our case the 5th Wheel Trailer breaks down.<br />
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In our case the water valve in the RV toilet would not shut off. The water just keeps running.<br />
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This happen to us after sitting for several months and not being used.<br />
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It was actually just before Christmas and we had several of our kids and grand kids coming up and we needed the extra space in the trailer.<br />
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I filled the trailer up with water and then turned the pump on and the water in to the toilet just kept running.<br />
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Living on a small little Island in the Pacific Ocean there was not a hope of getting a new valve for the toilet.<br />
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So what I did in the meantime was to install a brass shut off valve on the waterline.<br />
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This way the toilet could still be used. A bit of a pain having to shut the water off manually, but way better then not having a toilet at all.<br />
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We had a trip planned to California and Arizona starting New Years Day. I could always pick up a water valve there or on the road down some place.<br />
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Actually as I am writing this blog post we are camped at Palm Springs Oasis RV Park in Cathedral City, California. This is a very nice park by the way.<br />
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I got the water valve for the Aqua Magic Style II, part number 42049 from a local dealer here in the Palm Springs area called <a href="http://benlorv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Benlo Co RV Service and Supplies">Benlo Co. RV Service and supplies</a>. Very good and efficient.<br />
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<b>This is what you need for the repair:</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_YlsA2V58OM/WH2U48gLLMI/AAAAAAAAB3M/bLHx6pnT77gRXb1y1BY1UVU3-SPAS2yTQCLcB/s1600/20170110_090423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Stuff needed for the repair job of the Aqua Magic Style 2 toilet" border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_YlsA2V58OM/WH2U48gLLMI/AAAAAAAAB3M/bLHx6pnT77gRXb1y1BY1UVU3-SPAS2yTQCLcB/s400/20170110_090423.jpg" title="Stuff needed for the repair job of the Aqua Magic Style 2 toilet" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stuff needed for the repair job.</td></tr>
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<li>The Aqua Magic Style II replacement kit. Part number 42049. Comes with instructions.</li>
<li>Three large Garbage Bags</li>
<li>A set of latex gloves</li>
<li>Head lamp or flash light</li>
<li>Plumber Pliers</li>
<li>Needle Nose pliers</li>
<li>½ inch Wrench</li>
<li>Philips Screwdriver</li>
<li>Flat Screwdriver</li>
<li>Vaseline</li>
<li>Phone and or Digital Camera</li>
<li>Roll of Paper towel or Rags</li>
<li>Towel</li>
<li>Spray Nine or other disinfectant cleaner</li>
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Have a good look at your repair kit/water valve kit. Make sure all the pieces are there. When you dismantle the toilet take pictures as you go. They will come in handy if you forget some steps. If you have lots of room beside your toilet (on the Pedal side) you do not need to remove the toilet. However most bathrooms in RV's are pretty tight.</div>
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Removing the Aqua Magic Style II Toilet:</h4>
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<ul>
<li>Before you start, spread a large plastic garbage bag on the floor. </li>
<li>Clean out toilet well, empty the black tank and flush well. Add deodorizer and whatever liquid you use for the black tank. Use Spray Nine and clean the toilet well. </li>
<li>Turn off water pump or disconnect water supply. Drain all water inside using the Pedal.</li>
<li>If you have a <a href="http://www.wediscovercanadaandbeyond.ca/2015/08/adding-pressure-tank-to-your-rv.html" title="Link to blog post of how I installed a pressure tank">pressure tank installed</a> like I do, make sure to drain/release all the pressure in the lines or close by pass valve.</li>
<li>Disconnect the water supply to the toilet. You may need a set of pliers or plumber pliers for this. Put some towels around the supply line to catch any water coming out.</li>
<li>Using the flat screwdriver pop off the plastic caps covering the Flange Nuts.</li>
<li>Grab the ½ inch wrench and remove the Flange Nuts. Note that these nuts are not super tight. Important when you install it back again.</li>
<li>Lift the toilet straight up and lay it down on the garbage bag on its side, pedal side up.</li>
<li>Use second garbage bag to cover the hole in the floor.</li>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fe8il3O_Yus/WH2Vn46NXUI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/5Qv31L0Nm-kCZMkLZhQLe_gBOFRCcCYgQCLcB/s1600/20170110_091242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fe8il3O_Yus/WH2Vn46NXUI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/5Qv31L0Nm-kCZMkLZhQLe_gBOFRCcCYgQCLcB/s320/20170110_091242.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Toilet removed. Note brass water valve I<br />
installed <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">on the water line at the back of the toilet.</span></td></tr>
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Now is a good time to take some more pictures even from the bottom side so you can see how the Closet Flange Seal fits on to the bottom of the toilet.... I know it may not look pretty.<br />
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Removing the Aqua Magic Style ll Water Valve.</h4>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xOu5IkvsIb4/WH2WYn4doxI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/HkN4cdh5sSwKfcEVY2pjKk9OUp2d2_V9wCLcB/s1600/20170110_091248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Grab handle and make a quick jerk for the handle to come off." border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xOu5IkvsIb4/WH2WYn4doxI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/HkN4cdh5sSwKfcEVY2pjKk9OUp2d2_V9wCLcB/s320/20170110_091248.jpg" title="Grab handle and make a quick jerk for the handle to come off." width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grab handle and make a quick jerk for<br />
the handle to come off.</td></tr>
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<ul>
<li>With the toilet laying on its side, use your left hand holding the toilet bowl, grab the pedal with your right hand and give it a quick jerk up and off. I know what you are thinking, you are going to break the darn thing, but not so. Just give it a good pull and it will snap off. Put it to the side.</li>
<li>Take some more pictures of what you see.</li>
<li>The next step seems impossible but it works.... using your right hand, put your thumb in to the depression of the valve, fingers under the retainer, lift slightly and turn clockwise and it will come off just like that.</li>
<li>Put to the side. I use the sink (close drain) or shower to put all the stuff in. Another picture maybe</li>
<li>Grab your needle nose pliers and remove the Water Inlet Seal and compression spring (this is the sucker that caused the problem to start with). Put to the side.</li>
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<h4>
Installing The New Aqua Magic Style II Water Valve</h4>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uTaT0-rCN_A/WH2WYkmAMHI/AAAAAAAAB3k/-eFlWZr1ZLMaN16TR8fiZj7XeWuzf0grgCEw/s1600/20170110_091311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Close up of the Water Valve Cartridge Assembly. Note you will not have the brass valve on the far left. I installed that to be able to turn the water off" border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uTaT0-rCN_A/WH2WYkmAMHI/AAAAAAAAB3k/-eFlWZr1ZLMaN16TR8fiZj7XeWuzf0grgCEw/s400/20170110_091311.jpg" title="Close up of the Water Valve Cartridge Assembly. Part number 42049. Note you will not have the brass valve on the far left. I installed that to be able to turn the water off" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of the Water Valve Cartridge Assembly. Note you will not have<br />the brass valve on the far left. I installed that to be able to turn the water off</td></tr>
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<ul>
<li>Using the Philips screw driver, insert the new Water Inlet Seal Assembly. The Spring only goes or fits one way in to the seal assembly.</li>
<li>Put a tiny bit of Vaseline on the O-Ring on the Valve Cartridge.</li>
<li>Insert new Water Valve Cartridge Assembly until fully seated. Note, if the Water Valve Cartridge Assembly is apart the Valve pice fits in to the Cartridge from underneath not from the top. Also make sure the O-Ring has not fallen off. It makes a big mess when you turn the water back on again. Yes I did experience this.</li>
<li>Rotate retainer until it clicks in to place.</li>
<li>When installing the pedal back in to place, you will need a bit of patience... a bit of swearing helps as well.</li>
<li>Place Water Valve Arm in closed position.</li>
<li>You have to make sure the arm lines up in three places. First the Water valve arm and the spring pedal pivot, then you push down (like you would step on the pedal) a bit and the drive arm pin fits in. </li>
<li>Once in place keep pressure on it and then give it a good whack. It will snap in to place.</li>
<li>Set toilet up on plastic bag and operate the pedal several times making sure the waste ball opens and closes properly. If the pedal falls off you screwed up, do it over again. I'm talking from experience here.</li>
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Once you have it all back in to place it is time for dirty work and time for the latex gloves, just slip them on..... and pretend you are a doctor doing a prostate check.</div>
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Remove the old Closet Flange seal and discard in third garbage bag. Using rags or paper towel clean out the flange. This is the time when you also clean out the floor area where the toilet sits on and the Closet Flange Seal meets the floor area.</div>
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Installing Aqua Magic Style II toilet</h4>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FUFe2WMSdXI/WH2YWiICn2I/AAAAAAAAB3s/LiuxqxgmRBQDkeRBCDLzoe_3oaDjaMb3QCLcB/s1600/20170110_090112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aqua Magic Style 2 water valve installed, toilet in place." border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FUFe2WMSdXI/WH2YWiICn2I/AAAAAAAAB3s/LiuxqxgmRBQDkeRBCDLzoe_3oaDjaMb3QCLcB/s400/20170110_090112.jpg" title="Aqua Magic Style 2 water valve installed, toilet in place." width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aqua Magic Style 2 water valve installed, toilet in place.</td></tr>
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<ul>
<li>Install the Closet Flange Seal on the toilet itself. Lip side down.</li>
<li>Remove plastic bag from opening in the floor.</li>
<li>Remove and discard latex gloves.</li>
<li>Lift up toilet and align the flange bolts when gently setting it down. Now have a good look at which way the toilet is facing. You have some room for adjustment here. Turn it one way or the other to make it fit best for your bathroom.</li>
<li>Tighten the Closet Flange Nuts...... IMPORTANT. Do Not Over tighten. The Flange will break if you get to rough with it. Just tighten it till the toilet does not rock any more.</li>
<li>Replace the nut/bolt covers</li>
<li>Hook up the water lines again</li>
<li>Turn on water and flush the toilet several times and check for leaks.</li>
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Thats it, your done! After a week or so check for leaks and make sure the toilet is not lose or rocking.</div>
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Cheers,</div>
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Anders</div>
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Andershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453480269082890218noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-23600874583244255432016-12-18T15:24:00.000-08:002016-12-18T17:05:49.338-08:00Baja Mexico Trip 2015-2016, Part 12<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Our First Month in Los Barriles, Baja California, Mexico</h3>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OJPq-PuX5wo/VqGetulMOII/AAAAAAACUO8/8SwCuIssCgACQ6fJI7ZVVd1ZCh8gIwCdgCPcB/s1600/IMAG3856.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Liz walking on the beach in Los Barriles, Baja California Sur Mexico" border="0" height="226" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OJPq-PuX5wo/VqGetulMOII/AAAAAAACUO8/8SwCuIssCgACQ6fJI7ZVVd1ZCh8gIwCdgCPcB/s400/IMAG3856.jpg" title="Liz walking on the beach in Los Barriles, Baja California Sur Mexico" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liz walking on the beach in Los Barriles, Baja California Sur Mexico</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kkLmLfUiL3U/VqGek8HqKzI/AAAAAAACUO8/PWgrl5ZbIEg9y-53tTyipUPBGOQ3EHPaACPcB/s1600/IMAG3852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Camped at East Cape RV Park in Los Barriles." border="0" height="226" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kkLmLfUiL3U/VqGek8HqKzI/AAAAAAACUO8/PWgrl5ZbIEg9y-53tTyipUPBGOQ3EHPaACPcB/s400/IMAG3852.jpg" title="Camped at East Cape RV Park in Los Barriles, Baja California Sur Mexico" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camped at East Cape RV Park in Los Barriles.</td></tr>
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Los Barriles is a wonderful sleepy little town on the Sea of Cortez or Gulf of California.<br />
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The town has a population of around 1200 people give or take a few.<br />
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It is located about 100 km south of the capital La Paz and 65 km north of San Jose del Cabo.<br />
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Both La Paz and San Jose has good airports.<br />
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Los Barriles is known for its great fishing, and for wind and kite surfing.<br />
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Actually Los Barriles is know as Baja's Windsurfing Capital. The westerly wind averages around 35-45 km/hr. <br />
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Every year there is a big kite surfing, wind surfing and stand up paddle competition in town called "Lord of the Winds".<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pWfBOnZbqqE/VqGe28vOY8I/AAAAAAACUO8/eVgjLECFfHgxksl9jonj7DZPklmlzNj3QCPcB/s1600/P1040024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Local Fishermen in Los Barriles" border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pWfBOnZbqqE/VqGe28vOY8I/AAAAAAACUO8/eVgjLECFfHgxksl9jonj7DZPklmlzNj3QCPcB/s400/P1040024.JPG" title="Local Fishermen in Los Barriles, Baja California Sur. Mexico" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Local Fishermen in Los Barriles</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yasB07bPDpw/VqGfO_qHiNI/AAAAAAACP0U/0rWiYsLgSRUy8a0Az4W3aU-z-ApFqc9LgCPcB/s1600/IMAG3864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="La Fogata Restaurant" border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yasB07bPDpw/VqGfO_qHiNI/AAAAAAACP0U/0rWiYsLgSRUy8a0Az4W3aU-z-ApFqc9LgCPcB/s640/IMAG3864.jpg" title="La Fogata Restaurant in Los Barriles" width="361" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">La Fogata Restaurante</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cXv7SiOWI3E/VqGfcnQo3YI/AAAAAAACP1U/wYU_mgwzDH8OBsEqJIqbCBBgebIE9qGtgCPcB/s1600/P1040043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Open mike at La Fogata. Susan and Catherine performing, just wonderful!" border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cXv7SiOWI3E/VqGfcnQo3YI/AAAAAAACP1U/wYU_mgwzDH8OBsEqJIqbCBBgebIE9qGtgCPcB/s400/P1040043.JPG" title="Open mike at La Fogata. Susan and Catherine performing, just wonderful!" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Open mike at La Fogata. Susan and Catherine performing, just wonderful!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pHMhL9Fb9Uw/VqGf6CpuzHI/AAAAAAACP3U/Jlr3-1N1-jAvW_qWMT6S2mi0b-GmTxt5wCPcB/s1600/P1040065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Anders out for a walk in Los Barriles." border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pHMhL9Fb9Uw/VqGf6CpuzHI/AAAAAAACP3U/Jlr3-1N1-jAvW_qWMT6S2mi0b-GmTxt5wCPcB/s400/P1040065.JPG" title="Anders out for a walk in Los Barriles." width="328" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anders out for a walk in Los Barriles.</td></tr>
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Tons of people from all over the world descend into town during this competition.<br />
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We worked as volunteers for the 2016 competition. So much fun and excitement.<br />
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Many avid fishermen come to Los Barriles to fly fish for Marlin, Rooster fish, Tuna, Dorado and more.<br />
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The town offers plenty of amenities with stores, delis, cafes, hotels, campgrounds and endless beaches.<br />
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Every Wednesday night there is open mike at La Fogata Restaurant and the proceeds go to the local kids for continued education.<br />
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School is paid for up to grade six, after that the parents have to pay. This money that is collected at open mike goes to the local families to help pay for education. A very worthy cause.<br />
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We stayed at East Cape RV Resort right in town. This is a great and well run RV park with full hook-ups.<br />
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The park has a lot of permanent people that come back every year, and if you choose you can participate in many functions.<br />
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There is also a pickle ball court next door to the RV Park. Great fun!<br />
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Here every Saturday morning the Farmers Market is on up till about 1pm or so. Come early for best selections of vegetables and other stuff.<br />
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We are lucky to have some good long-time friends in Los Barriles.<br />
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Lorne and Catherine built a beautiful home here just on the outskirt of town. We have spent some wonderful evenings at their place.<br />
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Lorne and Catherine are the people that enticed us to come down and visit. Thanks you two.<br />
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During our three months stay in Los Barriles we were introduced to so many people and made a ton of new friends like Susan and Brian.<br />
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We also found the best massage therapist, Christine and also a fantastic Physio Therapist Dennis. Dennis and his wife are also fantastic two step dancers. Thanks for the lessons Dennis.<br />
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We even took Spanish lessons. Just so much excitement and lots to do.<br />
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From Los Barriles it is easy to make day trips down to Los Cabos (San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas).<br />
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Shopping is really good down here along the Corridor with many local stores including a Costco and Walmart.<br />
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If you have not been in Los Barriles, Mexico, add it to your bucket list. It is a very safe and quaint little town.<br />
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<a href="https://goo.gl/photos/9FumPSgDuSCLmtZ88" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to more pictures from Los Barriles, Baja California Mexico">More pictures from Los Barriles.</a><br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Anders and Liz<br />
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-75627558463030031762016-12-11T15:17:00.000-08:002016-12-18T17:25:46.644-08:00Baja Mexico Trip 2015-2016. Part 11<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ciudad Constitución to Rancho Verde and onward to Los Barriles</h3>
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It is the 13th of December 2015 and we have a leisurely morning with a nice breakfast. We break camp, pack up and get the truck and trailer ready for the next trip.<br />
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Once we are packed, we go over our usual trip inspection to make sure all is ready and all the lights work as they should.<br />
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This morning many of the streets in Ciudad Constitución are closed off by Police. We realise there is some kind of race happening.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wonderful Landscape as we Motor Along to Rancho Verde.</td></tr>
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It is beautiful sunshine as we motor out of town towards Rancho Verde and Los Barriles. The road is great and absolutely straight up till Santa Rita.<br />
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In Las Pocitas they have built a brand new Pem-X gas station and Oxo store. Two years ago this was only a two building town, with a lovely older man selling odds and ends. Now it even has a coffee shop.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Village of El Triunfo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of curves and mountain passes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Incredibly beautiful landscape as we get close to Rancho Verde</td></tr>
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We drive around and through La Paz with not too much traffic.<br />
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You really have to watch for the stop signs in this town. Not easy to see in many places.<br />
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Once we get closer to El Triunfo and San Antonio the narrow road winds over mountains through lots of steep curves.<br />
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Liz is a bit uncomfortable, but all goes well and the truck gets a good workout.<br />
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We stop and spend the rest of the day and night at Rancho Verde RV Haven at km 142.5 or 32 km before Los Barriles.<br />
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This very well maintained RV Park is way up in the mountain, just off the highway.<br />
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There is lots of room to turn around inside the park. I believe this is still a working ranch.<br />
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There is water only available, so you have to be self sufficient otherwise.<br />
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This is of course no problem for us with the solar panels and even a generator as a back up.<br />
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We really like this RV Park, it is peaceful and beautiful.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HJeotm7skJg/VodVcYwpbyI/AAAAAAACUyQ/zI542ZNDUDYefyyBKRY3ce9FaXlNr389gCPcB/s1600/P1030969.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rancho Verde RV Haven" border="0" height="172" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HJeotm7skJg/VodVcYwpbyI/AAAAAAACUyQ/zI542ZNDUDYefyyBKRY3ce9FaXlNr389gCPcB/s640/P1030969.JPG" title="Rancho Verde RV Haven, Baja California Sur Mexico" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rancho Verde RV Haven</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RfbZK6RpJBc/VodVj_qPWpI/AAAAAAACUyQ/QCXe-55YGW4wr26j91vOAegGn_vjBmzKACPcB/s1600/P1030975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Anders and Liz at Rancho Verde RV Haven" border="0" height="221" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RfbZK6RpJBc/VodVj_qPWpI/AAAAAAACUyQ/QCXe-55YGW4wr26j91vOAegGn_vjBmzKACPcB/s400/P1030975.JPG" title="Anders and Liz at Rancho Verde RV Haven, Baja California Sur Mexico" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anders and Liz at Rancho Verde RV Haven</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wonderful flowers all around the Rancho Verde RV Haven.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liz on our hike</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anders on the hike around Rancho Verde RV Haven</td></tr>
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We were the only guests here which is really surprising since it is so nice up here with all kinds of hiking trails.<br />
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We have a really good sleep and wake up to a cool morning; it's the 14th of December which is our anniversary. Happy Anniversary Darling!<br />
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I cook up some eggs and bacon as the sun comes up, soon it starts dripping from the roof gutters. We must have had a bit of frost over night.<br />
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After breakfast we go for a nice hike around the Ranch, just a wonderful area to hike in.<br />
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After the hike I head down to the ranch house to see if we could pay, nobody was able to collect money yesterday.<br />
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This time I had better luck, and I paid our dues.<br />
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We break camp. We only have a short drive today to Los Barriles.<br />
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Once in Los Barriles we check into East Cape RV Park. It is located on a street called "20th of Novembre".<br />
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This is wonderful park with all the amenities and with large RV sites.<br />
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More on this RV Park and Los Barriles in our next blog post.<br />
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<a href="https://goo.gl/photos/rJDrntdNeJxuAYLHA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to more pictures from Rancho Verde">Here are some more pictures</a> from this part of our trip.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Anders and Liz<br />
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Andershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453480269082890218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-64955657730339949922016-12-10T17:14:00.000-08:002016-12-18T17:44:10.154-08:00Baja Mexico Trip 2015-2016. Part 10<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Visiting San Juanico at Scorpion Bay, Las Barrancas, Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos</h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Going West Towards Las Barrancas</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Work on bridge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cattle grassing along the river</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Incredible Sand Dunes That Go on Forever.</td></tr>
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It is the 11th of December, and boy o boy have we already been busy today, and we are not finished yet. See our <a href="http://www.wediscovercanadaandbeyond.ca/2016/12/baja-mexico-trip-2015-2016-part-9.html" title="Link to our previous blog post from San Miguel de Comondu and San Jose de Comondu">previous blog</a> post from <a href="http://www.wediscovercanadaandbeyond.ca/2016/12/baja-mexico-trip-2015-2016-part-9.html" title="Link to our blog post from San Miguel de Comondu and San Jose de Comondu">San Miguel de Comondu and San Jose de Comondu</a>.<br />
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We have just arrived at Mex 1 at Ej. Francisco Villa from San Miguel de Comondu.<br />
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Here we turn north on Mex 1 for about 25 km.<br />
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Then we turn west toward Las Barrancas on our way to Scorpion Bay and the town of San Juanico.<br />
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This road is now paved. It is not going all the way to La Purisima like in the olden days.<br />
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The drive west toward the Pacific Ocean is flat and the cacti looks grey, almost dead like. We do not know what has caused this?<br />
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Otherwise the scenery is absolutely fantastic with the huge rolling sand dunes past the inlet of Boca San Gregorio.<br />
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Here the bridge is out over the inlet La Purisima, and we drive over a temporary contraption.<br />
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To re-enforce the bridge, by hand, the workers stack rocks in wire cages.<br />
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They then align the cages along the bridge for support.<br />
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In San Juanico we are staying at the Las Casitas with John and Christine.<br />
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It is like a small motel with a common outdoor kitchen that all the guests can use.<br />
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This is a very nice and clean casita motel and the owners are very friendly.<br />
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Parking is inside the walls of the property.<br />
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San Juanico is a quaint little town that is completely off the grid and is geared towards windsurfing.<br />
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There are also lots of large fishing boats anchored in the bay.<br />
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We have a walk around town and take in the sights. Lots of houses are for sale here. The town is fairly empty and not much is going on. Apparently the surfing season here is from May through October.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Las Casitas in San Juanico on Scorpion Bay</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mM378XPRGF4/VodP234riaI/AAAAAAACUyA/dHIGrmaszlIGaa5i6iv-sTOroUdfx5N9QCPcB/s1600/IMAG3838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Liz Overlooking Scorpion Bay" border="0" height="226" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mM378XPRGF4/VodP234riaI/AAAAAAACUyA/dHIGrmaszlIGaa5i6iv-sTOroUdfx5N9QCPcB/s400/IMAG3838.jpg" title="Liz Overlooking Scorpion Bay" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liz Overlooking Scorpion Bay</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fishing boats anchored in Scorpion Bay</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dinner at El Burros in San Juanico</td></tr>
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That night we have dinner at El Burros and do some people watching.<br />
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We see all kinds of characters here.<br />
In the evening some loud music kept us awake for a while, but we really had a big day, so it did not take us long to fall a sleep.<br />
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<i>San Juanico on Scorpion Bay Back to Ciudad Constitución</i><br />
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We awake early the next morning. We sure had a good sleep.<br />
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We get dressed and go for a walk about to find a place for breakfast.<br />
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We end up at El Burros again, because we could not find anything else open this morning.<br />
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We had a nice breakfast. I had shrimp omelet with beans and Liz had scrambled eggs and bacon with rice and beans. Really good!<br />
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After driving around town and along the sandy cliffs we decide to leave San Juanico and work our way back to Ciudad Constitución.<br />
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We drive into Las Barracas. This is an old fishing town. Except for some workers at a local slaughter house there is not much happening here.<br />
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A bit sad and depressing.<br />
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We also decide to drive out to Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos (La Soledad).<br />
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The road out is good and straight. This is a sleepy little town now, but the high season is around the corner when the whale watching start.<br />
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We are told the the big Gray Whale mamas push the calves up to the boats so they can be petted.<br />
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In this town, most businesses are closed and are patiently waiting for the Gray whales.<br />
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Even the 100's of pelicans look bored. <br />
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Although most people we see seems happy, even though they don't have very much.<br />
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Back at Misiones RV Park in Ciudad Constitución we make supper and have an early night. But wait... it is Saturday night. The party starts in town with loud music, fire crackers or gun shots and it goes on till early morning when the darn roosters take over with their serenade.<br />
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Patti comes and wishes us a good trip as we head out.<br />
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<a href="https://goo.gl/photos/xQfsf8TKsxPDY7c27" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to more pictures from this part of the trip">Here are some more pictures</a> from this part of the trip.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Anders and Liz<br />
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-68409975593775045462016-12-09T13:17:00.000-08:002016-12-18T17:54:52.504-08:00Baja Mexico Trip 2015-2016. Part 9<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Trip to San Miguel Comondu and San Jose Comondu</h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driving in the ditch while the road is being built.</td></tr>
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It is the 11th of December 2015, and we are camped at RV Misiones or Misiones RV Park in Ciudad Constitución.<br />
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We will stay here for three nights and do a one-day trip to San Miguel Comondu and San Jose Comondu.<br />
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After San Miguel Comondu and San Jose Comondu we will continue up north to San Juanico on Scorpion Bay and Bahia San Juanico.<br />
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Today then, we have a leisurely breakfast and pack some lunch and fill up our water bottles and coffee in our travel mugs. The trailer will stay put at RV Misiones for two nights by itself.<br />
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We stop at the first gas station and fill up diesel and ask the gas station attendant how the roads are going north from Ciudad Insurgentes.<br />
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He said with a smile, some good, some not so good.... and he was spot on.<br />
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Between Villa Ignacio Zaragoza and the turn off at Ej Francisco Villa to go to Comondu we encountered: narrow roads full of dangerous pot holes and wash outs.<br />
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We found about five km of new road "Mex 1" and then another five km of trail in a sandy ditch while they are working on the Mex 1.<br />
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Apparently the Mex 1 will come through here from San Ignacio straight down rather then going over Santa Rosalia, Mulege and Loreto.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished Section of Mex 1, North of Ciudad Insurgentes</td></tr>
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The sign on this part of the road has already changed from BCS53 to Mex 1.<br />
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It will take some time to get all this done, but when completed it will be great.<br />
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We turn off the Mex 1 to the east at Ej. Francisco Villa heading east into the Sierra la Giganta mountains. This road is mostly paved and is in good condition.<br />
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As we come up to the foothills, we encounter a good size creek that even has fish in it.<br />
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We climb up towards San Miguel Comondu and the scenery is just wonderful. San Miguel Comondu is a sleepy little town in a beautiful oasis.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drive up to San Miguel Comondu and San Jose Comondu. Watch for washouts.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creek crossing the road</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small Oasis on the way up to San Miguel Comondu and San Jose Comondu.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Incredible scenery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oasis with palm trees close to San Miguel Comondu and San Jose Comondu.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ruins in San Miguel de Comondu </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A newer small hotel in San Miguel de Comondu</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liz walking the cobble stoned streets in San Miguel de Comondu</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A renovated home.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another ruin. If only these walls could talk!</td></tr>
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In San Miguel de Comondu we parked the truck and walked around the cobble stoned streets looking at old ruins and current buildings.<br />
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Some of the ruins in San Miguel de Comondu are from 1709; and from a Jesuit Mission that is probably from 1750.<br />
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Some of the ruins have been incorporated into a later dated church.<br />
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We observe old men and women walking and sitting around town. They seem to be enjoying a slow paced lifestyle.<br />
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Two young teenagers in tight pants walked by throwing candy wrappers on the sidewalk.<br />
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A loud Juke-box is playing Latin music for the benefit of half the town.<br />
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On a side street we find a sign indicating a wine cellar. We had to check this out!<br />
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A wonderful old man, I think called Mr Morales came out to greet us.<br />
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He asked if we wanted to taste his wine? Hello..... do I really need to think about this!!<br />
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Inside we went, passing the bedroom into the inner grand room completely open to the garden.<br />
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Mr Morales disappeared to his wine cellar and came out with a ¼ bottle of wine.<br />
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He gave us a taste in some small plastic cups. It was great, a bit like Port or a Sherry.<br />
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Since 100 years they have produced wine up here. Mr Morales said the vineyard is quite far away up in the hills.<br />
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He has been producing wine since 1960 under the Shangri-La, Vinto-Tinto Artesanal 100% UVA.<br />
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I asked if I could purchase a bottle and he said YES.... made my day.<br />
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$130 Pesos later, I now had a wonderful bottle of wine.<br />
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We chatted a little in his main living room.<br />
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The table was stacked with stuff, the old Singer sewing machine was standing in the corner, and the laundry machine was beside it.<br />
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The back wall is open to the beautiful garden with flowers and fruit trees.<br />
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One of Mr Morales daughters came for a visit, very nice lady.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shangri-La Winery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr Morales pouring some wine.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anders with his priced bottle of Shangri-La wine.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr Morales and Anders in deep discussion about wine. </td></tr>
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He also has a daughter in La Paz who speaks English. Up here in San Miguel Comondu English is very limited or non existent.<br />
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We said good bye as new found friends. Mr Morales, you are a wonderful man.<br />
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We found our truck and drove through the palm forest further up into the mountains on a gravel road full of pot holes and rocks.<br />
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After about three km we arrived in San Jose Comondu.<br />
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Here there are some ruins left and a nice old church.<br />
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On the church wall are some old photographs of 1901 showing old colonnades and a bell tower which still existed from the 1750's.<br />
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Many inhabitants of this area are still fair skinned descendants of early Spanish pioneers, though by now many are inter-mixed with Mestizos from mainland Mexico.<br />
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We were eating our packed lunches in San Jose Comondu and were people watching.<br />
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One can not imagine living in some of these homes or running one of these so called businesses.<br />
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I think we have to shift paradigm, people are happy, they laugh, they talk, they sell gas out of a 45 gallon drum. If you own a pig, you tie him to the tree...<br />
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People are very happy with what they have.<br />
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After lunch we returned back to San Miguel Comondu and drove back down the mountain to Ej. Francisco Villa.<br />
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What a fantastic day we have had, just love the friendly folks and the wonderful country of Mexico.<br />
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From Ej. Francisco Villa we headed north for San Juanico and Scorpion Bay.<br />
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More on this in our next blog post.<br />
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Here are some <a href="https://goo.gl/photos/uVb7z3DEGpxPGAsH7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">more pictures</a> from San Miguel Comondu and San Jose Comondu<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Anders and Liz<br />
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-42485776566246703812016-12-09T09:19:00.000-08:002016-12-09T11:34:03.028-08:00Baja Mexico Trip 2015-2016. Part 8<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Leaving Coyote Beach, Drive to Ciudad Constitucion</h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunrise over Coyote Beach, Baja California, Mexico</td></tr>
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It is time to move on, with some sadness we are leaving our good friends Dave and Lynne behind on Coyote Beach.<br />
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We have enjoyed so many friends here and really loved the warm water, swimming, and hiking.<br />
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We will both also miss the Spanish lessons we just started a few weeks back.<br />
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We will miss the waterfront dining right by the sea, we will miss the laid-back lifestyle and will really miss boondocking.<br />
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It is so nice to be able to create your own electricity and be self sufficient.<br />
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First things first, it's the 9th of December 2015 and today is the day we break camp. Wow, it's amazing how much stuff you take out of the RV when you boondock in a warm and beautiful climate like this.<br />
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At the end of the day we have the fifth wheel trailer and the truck all packed and hooked up and ready to go.<br />
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Dave and Lynne invite us out for supper at Burro's, and we enjoy a nice meal together.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liz and Anders Make a pit-stop on our way to Ciudad Insurgentes and Ciudad Constitución,<br />
here with the Sea of Cortez in the background</td></tr>
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It's now early morning on the 10th of December. The sun is coming up, and we are ready to go. We say goodbye to Dave and Lynne and our other good friends Dodi and Joel.<br />
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We are on the road heading south. We have traveled this road a few times before, and it all looks familiar. We make a few stops along the way and soon pass the town of Loreto. We drive over the Sierra la Giganta and the truck is getting a good workout.<br />
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After climbing up the Sierra de Gigante we arrive up on a high plateau with incredible vistas.<br />
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From here on it is a pretty straight road down to Ciudad Insurgentes and Ciudad Constitución.<br />
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The area of Ciudad Insurgentes and Ciudad Constitución is a large agriculture area. Here you can buy all kinds of vegetables and lots of citrus fruits.<br />
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We have planned to stay in Ciudad Constitución at the RV Misiones where Pat is the owner.<br />
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We check in for three nights.<br />
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More pictures from this part of our trip in our <a href="https://goo.gl/photos/dmFTAH62VDNf1jtT9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to more pictures from this part of our trip">web album</a>.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Anders and Liz<br />
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-56076895301688527842016-10-15T17:11:00.002-07:002016-12-04T14:31:00.640-08:00Boondocking<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Boondocking or Camping Without Services.</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying dinner with friends while boondocking on Coyote Beach, Baja Mexico.</td></tr>
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Boondocking or camping without services is a lot of fun but you should be prepared. If you plan to boondock there are certain things that will be very nice to have.<br />
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On our fifth wheel we had a solar system installed. The system we have is by GoPower and is called <a href="http://gpelectric.com/products/solar-elite-charging-system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Solar Elite Info">Solar Elite</a>. We had it professionally installed.<br />
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The system includes:<br />
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<li>Two 160 watt panels for a total of 320 watt.</li>
<li>2000 watt pure sine wave inverter for AC power</li>
<li>30 amp pulse width modulate digital regulator</li>
<li>45 amp smart battery charger</li>
<li>30 am pre-wired automatic shore power/inverter AC switching kit</li>
<li>DC inverter install kit</li>
<li>Inverter remote on/off</li>
<li>50 ft of MC4 output cable and all mounting hardware.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inverter installed on the wall in the pass-through compartment.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remote in the trailer to turn the inverter on.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two solar panels on the roof of our trailer. Nice to have when boondocking.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XA3EEZQ5G24/WALB67VYzVI/AAAAAAACUmE/sqtW_CUtWqYzfxltfEgRAvz5piZwdwFIACLcB/s1600/InverterInPassthrough.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Another view of the inverter in the pass-through" border="0" height="226" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XA3EEZQ5G24/WALB67VYzVI/AAAAAAACUmE/sqtW_CUtWqYzfxltfEgRAvz5piZwdwFIACLcB/s400/InverterInPassthrough.jpg" title="Another view of the inverter in the pass-through" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of the inverter in the pass-through, part of our solar system</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rMKtvSVqN2U/WALB7OBP81I/AAAAAAACUmI/rckTjbo_C0gnY4lIJI81I9N2CavQLVO6gCLcB/s1600/OneBankOf6Volts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="We now have four of these 6 volt batteries. Lots of storage for boondocking" border="0" height="226" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rMKtvSVqN2U/WALB7OBP81I/AAAAAAACUmI/rckTjbo_C0gnY4lIJI81I9N2CavQLVO6gCLcB/s400/OneBankOf6Volts.jpg" title="We now have four of these 6 volt batteries. Lots of storage for boondocking" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We now have four of these 6 volt batteries. Lots of storage for boondocking</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DghzPy6kJzA/WALCH_XjxRI/AAAAAAACUmM/Fq5xoZ3dXjofSvwPe8YXV-mjnhxX2gvhgCLcB/s1600/Solarpanels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Our trailer from above showing the solar panels on the roof. A must for boondocking" border="0" height="226" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DghzPy6kJzA/WALCH_XjxRI/AAAAAAACUmM/Fq5xoZ3dXjofSvwPe8YXV-mjnhxX2gvhgCLcB/s400/Solarpanels.jpg" title="Our trailer from above showing the solar panels on the roof. A must for boondocking" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our trailer from above showing the location of the solar panels on the roof.</td></tr>
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We also installed two new 6 volt deep cycle flooded batteries. This year we have added another set of batteries and now have four 6 volt batteries. This will be sufficient for most campers.<br />
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If you have an RV that is older then 2015/2016 (like we do) you should definitely change all the lights to LED lights, this will make a hugh difference.<br />
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Go through your RV and see how many you need and order them on Amazon or where every you prefer to shop. You will be surprised at how many lights there are in your unit.<br />
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Having some kind of solar system is pretty well a must if you plan to do a lot of boondocking. If you don't, you pretty well have to run your generator every day and it might not be appreciated that much by others if it goes on for longer periods.<br />
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With our system we run our Nespresso coffee maker, hair dryer, TV, computers and just about anything.<br />
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It is really nice to just turn one switch and there is power in every outlet.<br />
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We often camp on Coyote Beach ( Baja Mexico). At the beach there are two local fellows that will sell you water, but otherwise there are no services.<br />
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The "water man" provide you with a 45 gal plastic barrel and comes and fills water when you need it. The cost is about US $10.00 per fill. You then have to have some way of pumping the water into your RV if you use a RV.<br />
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A 12 volt pump will do that just nicely. We added a 1/4 of a cup of bleach to each tank we filled up. We do not drink this water, but use it for all cooking.<br />
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If you don't have water readily available you have to have some other way of getting water to your RV. This can be as simple as a bucket and carry water from a creek.<br />
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What else do you need? You will need a blue boy or grey boy. This is a little wagon to transport your waste water away. We have a SmartTote LX 4-Wheel waste tank. Ours is the 27 gallon one.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our trailer, boondocking on Coyote Beach</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6xwK3XzTB1A/VnjZoLY77YI/AAAAAAACM6w/LmuCVdvEgvYCLnsJWELC39GO2QVz6V94wCPcB/s1600/P1030612.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Gray water disposal setup." border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6xwK3XzTB1A/VnjZoLY77YI/AAAAAAACM6w/LmuCVdvEgvYCLnsJWELC39GO2QVz6V94wCPcB/s400/P1030612.JPG" title="Gray water disposal setup." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gray water disposal setup.</td></tr>
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If you are considering the 35 gallon one, remember even the 27 gallon is very heavy (225 lbs) when it is full and can be tough slugging in sand and soft ground. Better to make two trips or empty more often.<br />
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On Coyote Beach you dump the black water into the outhouses and rinse with the grey water.<br />
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Many people will dig a pit by/under the RV for the grey water and keep it covered with palm leaves.<br />
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Before you discard wastewater of any kind, make sure to know what the rules are in that area and do it responsibly.<br />
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When you boondock you learn quickly to conserve water and power. There are many ways of doing this. Use a small plastic container for doing dishes. Use a solar shower bag for rinsing off when you come out of the water or otherwise having a shower. Take sponge baths instead of showers and I'm sure you can think of a few.<br />
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Life is good....<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NR5Tj_R1XLE/VnjaveaMIII/AAAAAAACM-o/43vP-BLcji8nuZ2i9zXT8zR3Ri8xBDGXACPcB/s1600/P1030625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Boondocking at it's best. Coyote Beach, Baja Mexico" border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NR5Tj_R1XLE/VnjaveaMIII/AAAAAAACM-o/43vP-BLcji8nuZ2i9zXT8zR3Ri8xBDGXACPcB/s640/P1030625.JPG" title="Boondocking at it's best. Coyote Beach, Baja Mexico" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boondocking at it's best.</td></tr>
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Andershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453480269082890218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-71942003818042791622016-10-15T16:39:00.001-07:002016-12-04T14:33:18.737-08:00Baja Mexico Trip 2015-2016. Part 7<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Coyote Beach on the Bay of Conception or Bahia de Concepcion, BCS Mexico</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panorama of Coyote Beach, Baja California Sur, Mexico.</td></tr>
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Boondocking (dry camping) on <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zgsfUIgrE2tw.kdlZImPR_blk&usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to map of Coyote Beach, Baja California Sur, MX">Coyote Beach</a> is an incredible experience. Coyote Beach is located about 20 km south of the town of Mulege right on the Bay of Conception in the Sea of Cortez.<br />
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The Bay of Conception or Bahia de Concepcion is the largest bay in the Sea of Cortez also called the Gulf of California. It is located half way down the Baja Peninsula on the east side.<br />
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The Bay of Conception is about 32 km long and hosts a variety of fish and other marine animals. The water is wonderful for swimming, but you have to be careful, there are some Stingrays in the sand.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GmQrTfdRn_g/VnjSPOG1b3I/AAAAAAACMcI/JfAxnS-OFxMmMlw3msBjpHU_dLaMbDxogCPcB/s1600/P1070469.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A sting on my foot by a sting ray" border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GmQrTfdRn_g/VnjSPOG1b3I/AAAAAAACMcI/JfAxnS-OFxMmMlw3msBjpHU_dLaMbDxogCPcB/s640/P1070469.JPG" title="A sting on my foot by a sting ray" width="425" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keeping my food in hot water</td></tr>
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I know from experience. I got stung while playing around with a Frisbee in the shallow waters. This does not mean you should not go in the water, just shuffle your feet as you walk in the sand and they will take off. The stingray does not seek you out, it's just if you step on them.<br />
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If you do step on one and get stung it is very handy to have a snake kit with you so you can suck out some of the venom.<br />
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Since I'm pretty allergic to bee stings and all kinds of stuff we keep two kits with us. One in my back pack and one in the trailer.<br />
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The following is what I was told to do after my wrestling match with the Stingray (my sting was on the top my left foot, and cut right through my boot): As soon as possible, we used a suction extractor to suck out some of the venom. We did this twice for a bout 2-3 minutes. We were told to never try to suck the venom out with your mouth for any type of sting or bite.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s99OEQxqnZU/VnjSH3_rbOI/AAAAAAACMbw/O5lrgxHacAgWur6pqKQ5UIKM2ukGA2DGACPcB/s1600/P1070467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bite and Sting Kit with an extractor or suction device." border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s99OEQxqnZU/VnjSH3_rbOI/AAAAAAACMbw/O5lrgxHacAgWur6pqKQ5UIKM2ukGA2DGACPcB/s400/P1070467.JPG" title="Bite and Sting Kit with an extractor or suction device." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bite and Sting Kit</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JR1kabh0p4w/VnjSMCgwZPI/AAAAAAACMb4/sAzP2Hd2zwouDRla_PPYOdUMtfNA_TdNACPcB/s1600/P1070468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Suction device used to suck out some of the venom from a sting ray sting" border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JR1kabh0p4w/VnjSMCgwZPI/AAAAAAACMb4/sAzP2Hd2zwouDRla_PPYOdUMtfNA_TdNACPcB/s400/P1070468.JPG" title="Suction device used to suck out some of the venom from a sting ray sting" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Suction Device from the Bite and Sting Kit</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S0eSdP5XoL4/VnjSNVaT2aI/AAAAAAACMcA/EKgwZdGXVgUArwF02thW_NdIPjMAfB9KACPcB/s1600/P1070470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The mark on my foot from the Sting Ray" border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S0eSdP5XoL4/VnjSNVaT2aI/AAAAAAACMcA/EKgwZdGXVgUArwF02thW_NdIPjMAfB9KACPcB/s400/P1070470.JPG" title="The mark on my foot from the Sting Ray" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sting on my foot.</td></tr>
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I was told to put the food in as hot water as possible and this really eased the pain tremendously.<br />
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I had to have the foot in the hot water (keep adding hot water) for two to three hours. You will know, if you take your foot out of the water too early, the pain is pretty awful.<br />
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Further I took an antihistamine and two Advil. <br />
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The next day I was fine. If you do get stung, make sure the stinger did not break and there is not a piece left in your foot or leg.<br />
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Boondocking on Coyote Beach</h3>
Boondocking or camping without services is a lot of fun but you should be prepared. If you plan to boondock there are certain things that will be very nice to have.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-68vTrONE_qU/VnjUX45v3SI/AAAAAAACMjg/c8AyVQER76ocHj89SlljPymFSCv2kqM3gCPcB/s1600/P1030501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Boondocking on Coyote Beach, Baja California, Mexico" border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-68vTrONE_qU/VnjUX45v3SI/AAAAAAACMjg/c8AyVQER76ocHj89SlljPymFSCv2kqM3gCPcB/s640/P1030501.JPG" title="Our Trailer. Boondocking on Coyote Beach, Baja California, Mexico" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our trailer boondocking on Coyote Beach, BCS.</td></tr>
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On Coyote Beach there are two local fellows that will sell you water. They provide you with a 45 gal plastic barrel and come and fill water when you need it. The cost is about US $10.00 per fill. You then have to have some way of pumping the water in to your RV if you use a RV. A 12 pump will do that just nicely.<br />
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On our fifth wheel we have a solar system installed. The system we have is by GoPower and is called <a href="http://gpelectric.com/products/solar-elite-charging-system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Solar Elite Info">Solar Elite</a>. I had it professionally installed. More info in <a href="http://www.wediscovercanadaandbeyond.ca/2016/10/boondocking.html" title="Link to our blog on boondocking">our blog on Boondocking.</a><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bcI5Db6egcQ/VnjUKlBDugI/AAAAAAACMiw/KOCti25psUkxnBFjecWFCZudTikX5BXtgCPcB/s1600/P1030488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Liz and I hiking above Coyote Beach, Baja Mexico." border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bcI5Db6egcQ/VnjUKlBDugI/AAAAAAACMiw/KOCti25psUkxnBFjecWFCZudTikX5BXtgCPcB/s640/P1030488.JPG" title="Liz and I hiking above Coyote Beach, Baja Mexico." width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liz and I hiking above Coyote Beach, Baja Mexico.</td></tr>
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We love Coyote Beach and the surrounding area. The little town of Mulege is very friendly and you can get all the basics here. Good meat you still have to go to a bigger city to get. We stock up in Ensenada once we have crossed the border. Ensenada has a Walmart and Costco.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Going out fishing early morning.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JWyz5UJENbA/VnjXkcloXGI/AAAAAAACMwQ/WjU4RAXsZxs2uCUMK_zOIEOBpVwXTFRBgCPcB/s1600/P1070703.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="We got a bunch of trigger fish" border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JWyz5UJENbA/VnjXkcloXGI/AAAAAAACMwQ/WjU4RAXsZxs2uCUMK_zOIEOBpVwXTFRBgCPcB/s400/P1070703.JPG" title="We got a bunch of trigger fish" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We got a bunch of trigger fish</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Filleting trigger fish.</td></tr>
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Most of the time down here we go for our morning hike before it gets too warm. We take the truck and go into the back country and explore little wonderful towns.<br />
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If you like fishing, it is plentiful. If you like swimming the water is fantastic. Paddle boarding is becoming very popular. If you have a kayak of some kind, bring it along. A small sail boat is a blast down here. Snorkeling is high on the list for fun things to do.<br />
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Wildlife watching is pretty good, with Whale Sharks coming into the bay and all kids of birds.<br />
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The day on Coyote Beach starts early. Most of the time we are up before the sun rises with coffee in hand. This is around 6 am. The sun sets around 6 pm and it is pitch black by 8 pm. This is also referred to as "Baja Midnight"<br />
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There is a local "Cantina" or restaurant that has a dance every Thursday night with dinner.... it is just wonderful. There are a lot of artists down here and you can also attend many different art shows.<br />
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There are many local people that come and sell souvenirs, produce, fish, shrimps and ready made food. Please be friendly to these people, most are absolutely wonderful. Many of them and their families will not eat unless they sell you something. They work really hard. We usually buy what we need. If we don't need anything we say "No necesito, gracias", with a smile. This means, I don't need anything thank you. Much better then just saying NO.<br />
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When buying from the locals or vendors on the beach you will need small bills, so keep this in mind when you head south. You can take out local currency at bank machines in Mulege and most other towns of size.<br />
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We have made many friends here and created many memories.<br />
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-80946564522513471932016-04-09T20:10:00.001-07:002016-04-10T13:28:20.340-07:00A Cool Gadget For My Truck - Zus<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Zus..... You Need One My Friend!</h2>
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Every so often I seem to stumble over some of the coolest gadgets. Zus is just one of those gadgets that is a must have in my books.<br />
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So what's Zus? Zus is made by <a href="http://www.nonda.co/products/nonda-zus-smart-car-charger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Nonda website">Nonda</a> and is a turbo charged USB car charger. Not only that together with your smart phone you can download an app and use Zus to help you locate your car.<br />
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Once I got mine I put it to the test right away and. It works like a charm. <br />
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Since we live on a remote Island I don't use the "car finder" feature here, however when we went to Victoria and Vancouver is sure came in handy.<br />
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The car finder feature works via blue-tooth and when you turn off your truck it registers the point where you left it. And if you are like me and can't always remember where you left the darn truck this gadget will point you in the right direction.<br />
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You can order one on Amazon or from the <a href="http://www.nonda.co/products/nonda-zus-smart-car-charger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Nonda web site">Nonda</a> site..... Don't leave home without it :)<br />
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-90622254139319616482016-02-22T10:32:00.002-08:002016-03-24T14:51:43.589-07:00Baja Mexico Trip 2015-2016. Part 6. Is Mexico Safe?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Is it safe to RV in Mexico?</h2>
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Living in Canada, we hear all kinds of horror stories about RV'ing in Mexico and holidaying in Mexico.<br />
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We have now been three times in Mexico, and we have yet to experience any such thing.<br />
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We feel totally safe when traveling down here. No difference then traveling in Canada or the USA.<br />
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I was tickled, when I came across the article in the Los Cabos Magazine, written by Sandra A Berry about Mexican safety concerns.<br />
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Here it is, re-written with permission from Los Cabos Magazine.<br />
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<i>Why would anyone miss a chance to visit Los Cabos on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula? Unfortunately, some people have been scared off because of misleading, sensationalistic reports in the media.</i></div>
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<i>The entire country has been shown in a negative light due to isolated instances that have, in some cases, been taken out of context. Los Cabos—as well as many other parts of México—is actually safer than other popular tourist destinations around the world and safer than many U.S. areas. Does bad publicity in New York City preclude vacationers from going to Cape Cod? What if México published warnings not to visit the United States? Would this help the relationship between the adjoining countries?</i></div>
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<i>Despite the bad hype, thousands of visitors still visit Los Cabos, but there are those who are missing what Los Cabos has to offer. They are reading and listening to negative reports about the entire country. Not only is Los Cabos safebut there have been no safety advisories posted by the U.S. State Department for travel to Los Cabos. In fact, much of México remains unaffected by violence, and statistics prove there is less violence in México overall than in the United States.</i></div>
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<i>Let’s think about the positives. Why would celebrities not only continue to have Los Cabos on their annual getaway list but also invest in real estate in what they consider a paradise? Some possible reasons:It has beautiful beaches; it is a haven for relaxation with a plethora of beachfront villas, condos, and hotels; it offers an abundance of year-round activities like golfing and fishing 360 days out of the year; the people are friendly and most speak English; and last, but not least, it is safe. The who’s who list of international celebrities who continue to visit includes such names as George Clooney, Jennifer Anniston, Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, and more.</i></div>
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<i> Here are more questions to ponder. Why would filmmakers spend millions filming in Los Cabos? Why would anglers come annually for the biggest fishing tournaments in the world? Why would an international television series like Destination Baja Sur be filmed for the entire world to see the positive side of Los Cabos by viewing the people and places and getting to know the culture of Baja California Sur? Why would many of the famous golfers such as Jack Nicholas, Robert Trent Jones, and Tom Fazioput their signatures on the world-class golf courses in Los Cabos? Why would countless brides select Los Cabos for their destination wedding? Why would film stars such as Reese Witherspoon attend the annual Film Festival in Los Cabos? There are several answers, but the primary one: Because Los Cabos is safe.</i></div>
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<i>Some visitors think they can throw caution to the wind when visiting México. They think there is no drinking age limit—that’s not true—and they overindulge in alcohol, many times in public places.That can lead to getting involved in incidents they would never dream of doing on their home turf. And, yes, they will get into trouble. As a rule, if someone is looking for trouble, he will find it. The best way to enjoy any vacation away from home is to take the usual precautions you would if you were going into an unknown neighborhood in your hometown. Lower your profile. Avoid displaying evidence of wealth. Stay within the well-traveled areas.</i></div>
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<i>Los Cabos welcomes its visitors to come and enjoy the beaches, the sunsets, and myriad activities for the entire family. Don’t miss out on what can be the vacation of a lifetime. Who knows, you may want to consider Los Cabos as not only an annual vacation paradise but as a place to retire in a safe and secure environment</i>.</div>
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So there you go. Take it from someone who lives and works down here. When traveling here, use common sense and precautions just like in any unknown area.<br />
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<a href="http://howsafeismexico.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to more information comparing other parts of the world to Mexico">Here is a link</a> to some more information on safety in Mexico.<br />
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We love to vacation in Mexico, and we are sure you will as well,<br />
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-32134343751703216222016-02-13T21:44:00.000-08:002016-02-14T20:10:28.349-08:00Baja Mexico Trip 2015-2016. Part 5. Day Trip to Santa Ines, San José de Magdalena and Santa Rosalia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Day Trip to Santa Ines, San José de Magdalena and Santa Rosalia</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Road Less traveled. Wonderful country side and the Baja desert is so green.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Road down to Playa Santa Ines</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playa Santa Ines, BCS. MX</td></tr>
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It is the 25th of November, and we decided to take a drive, and check out some of the little towns and the country side.<br />
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Liz was not 100%, she was battling an upset stomach and headaches.<br />
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We head north from Coyote Beach. After Mulege, we drive another 15 km north then turn right to Playa Santa Ines.<br />
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The road is very rough, but the landscape is very beautiful with the cacti and desert.<br />
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The beach at Playa Santa Ines is miles and miles of white sand. It is so beautiful and not a person in sight.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anders on Playa Santa Ines. He could barely stand the crowds.</td></tr>
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We walked the beach for about an hour and collected a bunch of really nice sea shells.<br />
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We were thinking of driving out to Punta Chivato but the washboard road was so bad, we decided to turn around and drive up to San José de Magdalena instead.<br />
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This is where the farmers grow a lot of garlic.<br />
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San José de Magdalena is a quaint little village high in the mountains and it was founded in 1774.<br />
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Originally it was supposed to be a mission to serve the Cocimi Indians. It did not last that long, it was closed in 1828 when the mission in Mulegé closed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Had to drive through a river to get to San José de Magdalena.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coming back, there are beautiful vistas of the Bay of Conception.</td></tr>
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This is a pretty good drive with paved roads just about all the way, except through the river and into the village.<br />
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Nothing was open when we got there.... Siesta I think!<br />
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So we just had a quick look around and headed back down to sea level again.<br />
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From there we drove into the city of Santa Rosalia.<br />
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Santa Rosalia was named after the Saint Rosalia. The reason for the name is not quite clear.<br />
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The Misión de Santa Rosalía is not located by or in the city, but rather in the town of Mulegé, about 100 km south, and the local parish is devoted to Santa Bárbara.... I give up, just too confusing.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SRSkyb2_jn0/Vny0eLqIaDI/AAAAAAACNe8/RWC6vv9C4t8/s1600/DSC_7065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="During a pit stop I noticed a self threading screw in one of the back tires." border="0" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SRSkyb2_jn0/Vny0eLqIaDI/AAAAAAACNe8/RWC6vv9C4t8/s640/DSC_7065.JPG" title="During a pit stop I noticed a self threading screw in one of the back tires." width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">During a pit stop I noticed a self threading screw in one of the back tires.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Luckily, it did not go through the whole tire, so no plug was needed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The metallic Iglesia de Santa Barbara in Santa Rosalia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking around Santa Rosalia.</td></tr>
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Santa Rosalía is a port city, and a regular ferry connects this town with Guaymas in the state of Sonora, on the other side of the Gulf of California or Sea of Cortez.<br />
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In my books Santa Rosalia has the roughest through road on the Baja. Just go slow, and I mean slow.<br />
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Now the town is pretty funky with some French influence. When you walk around in town you see all the houses made out of wood, like a small French village.<br />
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The town was founded in 1884 by a French mining company which ran a copper mine here until 1954.<br />
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The mining company built houses and installed the metallic Iglesia de Santa Bárbara. This is a very nice little church. <br />
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The legend has it that the church was designed by Gustave Eiffel who designed the Eiffel Tower. He was also involved in the design of the Statue of Liberty and many more structures.<br />
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We drove around and walked around town for about an hour. We picked up some fresh bread from a local bakery, and I even got myself an ice cream.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moon rising over Coyote Beach.</td></tr>
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Back at the camp, a swim is in order, then it's time to fire up the BBQ.<br />
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For more pictures check out our <a href="https://goo.gl/photos/JXe5FJwFwzLHiZgo6" target="_blank">web album</a>.<br />
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-9870160125537646742016-02-13T20:20:00.001-08:002016-02-13T20:39:35.889-08:00Baja Mexico Trip 2015-2016. Part 4. Kids Visiting us on Coyote Beach<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Coyote Beach With Family</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunrise on Coyote Beach, BCS. Mexico.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mark having a rest while Ryan, Lisa and Sarah are out on the water.</td></tr>
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It is the middle of November 2015, We have been on Coyote Beach for about a week.<br />
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Some of our kids and grand-kids came for a visit.<br />
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There are several connecting flights to the town of Loreto about two hours drive south of Coyote Beach.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ehmkQ2oAodU/Vngj27hCx3I/AAAAAAACLts/mqR3gGXLeGs/s1600/P1070535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="It is time to go fishing on the Sea of Cortez in the Bay of Conception. Leaving Coyote Beach" border="0" height="425" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ehmkQ2oAodU/Vngj27hCx3I/AAAAAAACLts/mqR3gGXLeGs/s640/P1070535.JPG" title="It is time to go fishing on the Sea of Cortez in the Bay of Conception. Leaving Coyote Beach" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It is time to go fishing on the Sea of Cortez in the Bay of Conception.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ice cream truck arrives on Coyote Beach. This is not to be missed.</td></tr>
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Loreto is a nice little town with about 15,000 people and was founded in 1697.<br />
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It is always so nice when family can come and visit us where ever we travelled to.<br />
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This time our son Mark with his wife Lisa and children Sarah and Ryan came for a week's visit.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mama Liz getting a hug from her son Mark. Coyote Beach in the back drop.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rush hour on Coyote Beach.</td></tr>
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Coyote Beach in November is beautiful and the swimming is great.<br />
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The kids and grand-kids really enjoyed their time.<br />
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One of our neighbours came over with his small catamaran sail boat and paddle board.<br />
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Well, the kids loved it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lynne, Dave, Mark and Lisa just chilling. Lynne and Dave are Lisa's parents.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8NmPjHScx4U/Vngla8fKulI/AAAAAAACLwk/QxxqB7c_Ntw/s1600/P1030466.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mark, Lisa and Liz on a morning walk. Baja Mexico" border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8NmPjHScx4U/Vngla8fKulI/AAAAAAACLwk/QxxqB7c_Ntw/s400/P1030466.JPG" title="Mark, Lisa and Liz on a morning walk. Baja Mexico" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mark, Lisa and Liz on a morning walk.</td></tr>
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Unfortunately they all got a bit of a flue, and it did put a bid of a dampener on things.<br />
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We did manage to go for some really good hikes, and have some wonderful dinners on the beach.<br />
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A week goes way too fast, two weeks is a must. But anytime together with the family is great.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rf2epaKh4Zg/VngjCf4_wfI/AAAAAAACLrc/txiO8DH_ZEM/s1600/P1030428.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Panorama of Coyote Beach, BCS. MX" border="0" height="198" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rf2epaKh4Zg/VngjCf4_wfI/AAAAAAACLrc/txiO8DH_ZEM/s640/P1030428.JPG" title="Panorama of Coyote Beach, BCS. MX" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panorama of Coyote Beach, BCS. MX</td></tr>
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-68968908467971698782016-02-12T20:00:00.000-08:002016-02-12T20:16:43.851-08:00Leveling Your RV<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Leveling Your RV, Front, Back, Right and Left</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our trailer parked in Los Barriles, BCS. on sloping ground.</td></tr>
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How important is it to have your RV level? This really comes down to your comfort level.<br />
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If it is just for one night, and you are on the road the next morning, well you can probably sleep through a tilted unit.<br />
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For some RV owners leveling the unit is not an issue. Their coaches are self leveling and have all kinds of fancy controls.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">RV set up on strong sloping grade.</td></tr>
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For those of us who have a trailer of some kind, leveling is a whole different kettle of fish.<br />
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If you campsite is a cement pad then most of the time you only have to worry about front and back leveling.<br />
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This is easy to do with your landing gear on a fifth wheel trailer, or the tongue jack and the smaller jacks on a travel trailer.</div>
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When you camp on the beach or a camp ground with gravel, dirt or sand surface, most of the time you will have to level from right to left (or passenger to driver side) or left to right.</div>
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I assume you have a small level attached or glued on somewhere where it is easy to see.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Digging a hole or removing dirt on the high side makes leveling an RV easy</td></tr>
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We installed one just inside the door where it can be easily seen from the outside (with the door open) without having to walk into your unit (I'm thinking if it is raining and muddy).</div>
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Now consider this if you are two inches high on the driver side of the trailer, most of us put these plastic leveling pads out and back up the trailer on them. Now this is fine and fast and easy. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liz in San Juanico, BCS overlooking Scorpion Bay</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Digging out small holes for the high side of the trailer makes is very solid.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Use leveling blocks to shorten the landing gears and jacks when possible.</td></tr>
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However if you are going to stay in the same place for any length of time, you may want to consider digging or removing some of the sand/gravel/dirt with a shovel and lower the high side.</div>
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Well, first of all, the lower the trailer sits the less rocking or movement you will get. We actually dig out holes for the wheels to go into when boon-docking or camping in areas with softer ground surfaces.<br />
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We have a tandem axle on our trailer. It is surprising how much more solid the trailer feels when you dig two holes for the tires to fit into.</div>
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When you back up the trailer on 2-3 inches of plastic leveling pads or 2 x 8 boards, you raise the center of gravity, and you get a lot more rocking and movement of the trailer.<br />
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With a 5th wheel trailer the front jacks or landing gear will also add to the rocking. Here is where a good leveling block comes in handy. You can make one yourself or purchase a set from your local RV store.<br />
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The shorter you can keep your front jacks or landing gear the less rocking you will have.<br />
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Hope that helps.<br />
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-62194582392555024412016-01-25T18:20:00.000-08:002016-02-12T20:49:35.311-08:00Baja Mexico Trip, 2015-2016, Part 3. Ensenada Baja California Mexico to Coyote Beach Baja California Sur Mexico<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Drive from Ensenada to Coyote Beach south of Mulege</h2>
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After three nights in Ensenada, shopping (stocking up for a few months) at Costco and Walmart, doing maintenance work on the truck and trailer, we are ready for the road again.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lRzpgWJ22bo/VnhGUYMF8_I/AAAAAAACMI0/bOxuzN9kzR4/s1600/P1070296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Anders adjusting the Hijacker Autoslide Hitch at Esterio Beach, Baja, Mexico." border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lRzpgWJ22bo/VnhGUYMF8_I/AAAAAAACMI0/bOxuzN9kzR4/s640/P1070296.JPG" title="Anders adjusting the Hijacker Autoslide Hitch at Esterio Beach, Baja, Mexico." width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anders adjusting the Hijacker Autoslide Hitch at Estero Beach, Baja, Mexico.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pRAp1XqCW2A/VnhGsTNP62I/AAAAAAACMJU/1dg8fDtxsQA/s1600/P1070303.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Heading south from Ensenada, Baja Mexico." border="0" height="235" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pRAp1XqCW2A/VnhGsTNP62I/AAAAAAACMJU/1dg8fDtxsQA/s400/P1070303.JPG" title="Heading south from Ensenada, Baja Mexico." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading south from Ensenada, Baja Mexico.</td></tr>
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It's the 6th of November, just a few clouds in the sky and about 15 Celsius.<br />
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Today we plan to drive from Ensenada to Guerrero Negro.<br />
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It is only about 610 km, but pulling the trailer on this road is pretty slow going. We will only average about 60-70 km per hour.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cmgJM5Mjy6U/VnhG2mm0KJI/AAAAAAACMJs/dCZDdM2UcO0/s1600/DSC_6908.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="South of Ensenada, Baja Mexico. Lots of green houses and horticulture." border="0" height="265" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cmgJM5Mjy6U/VnhG2mm0KJI/AAAAAAACMJs/dCZDdM2UcO0/s400/DSC_6908.JPG" title="South of Ensenada, Baja Mexico. Lots of green houses and horticulture." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">South of Ensenada, Baja Mexico. Lots of green houses and horticulture.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3Wh8zB8LRJg/VnhH3UegLEI/AAAAAAACMLs/Iwj4PGl2oo0/s1600/P1070326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Workers in the field. Baja California, Mexico. South of Ensenada." border="0" height="242" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3Wh8zB8LRJg/VnhH3UegLEI/AAAAAAACMLs/Iwj4PGl2oo0/s400/P1070326.JPG" title="Workers in the field. Baja California, Mexico. South of Ensenada." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Workers in the fields. Baja California, Mexico. South of Ensenada.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3Tv-ZMhvJ0/VnhHxfCXZyI/AAAAAAACMLk/nS196ZBCrFQ/s1600/P1070325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lots of taco stands along the Mex one highway." border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3Tv-ZMhvJ0/VnhHxfCXZyI/AAAAAAACMLk/nS196ZBCrFQ/s400/P1070325.JPG" title="Lots of taco stands along the Mex one highway." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of taco stands along the Mex. 1 Highway.</td></tr>
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We are on the road at around 7:30 am. It is an epic drive. (Knowing what we know now, next time we will start two hours earlier) The roads are narrow, but in pretty good shape.<br />
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Driving down here you really have to keep an eye on the road, many roads do not have any shoulders at all.<br />
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However, they are doing improvements, and the roads are getting better and better every year.<br />
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You also have to watch for cows, goats and horses on the road.... this is mostly open range.<br />
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Most drivers, including the truck drivers, are courteous but they all drive very fast (if that makes sense at all).<br />
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Liz is not too fond of all the up and downs, and all the "curva Peligrosa" or dangerous curves.<br />
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Along the way, it seems to us that there are more and more green houses and plantations, among others: Driscolls and Los Pinos the largest companies.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TvME-wdy0k4/VnhIWWFh29I/AAAAAAACMMs/-Wk77uWMG3I/s1600/P1070335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Wonderful landscape along Mex 1, Baja California, Mexico." border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TvME-wdy0k4/VnhIWWFh29I/AAAAAAACMMs/-Wk77uWMG3I/s640/P1070335.JPG" title="Wonderful landscape along Mex 1, Baja California, Mexico." width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wonderful landscape along Mex 1, Baja California, Mexico.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VIHNZO96opU/VnhJeRlK1DI/AAAAAAACMNs/KBb8-UGmuLw/s1600/DSC_6916.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="You will be a pro at "White Line Driving" after a while. Baja, MX." border="0" height="424" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VIHNZO96opU/VnhJeRlK1DI/AAAAAAACMNs/KBb8-UGmuLw/s640/DSC_6916.JPG" title="You will be a pro at "White Line Driving" after a while. Baja, MX." width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You will be a pro at "White Line Driving" after a while. Baja, MX.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s73wKhkXRGg/VnhJn9e56-I/AAAAAAACMOU/1ayllIEYHI0/s1600/DSC_6918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The landscape is ever changing and beautiful. Baja California, Mexico" border="0" height="424" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s73wKhkXRGg/VnhJn9e56-I/AAAAAAACMOU/1ayllIEYHI0/s640/DSC_6918.JPG" title="The landscape is ever changing and beautiful. Baja California, Mexico" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The landscape is ever changing and beautiful.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GKL3ra6DRPM/VnhJwHHR8_I/AAAAAAACMOs/pjc-H9_MAQs/s1600/P1070352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pitstop along the road. Baja California, Mexico. Along hwy Mex 1" border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GKL3ra6DRPM/VnhJwHHR8_I/AAAAAAACMOs/pjc-H9_MAQs/s640/P1070352.JPG" title="Pitstop along the road. Baja California, Mexico. Along hwy Mex 1" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pit-stop along the road.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-swqOd72EfHk/VnhJ-2Ihx9I/AAAAAAACMPU/18prYRZLzN8/s1600/DSC_6924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Saguaro cactus along the road. Hwy Mex 1, Baja" border="0" height="424" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-swqOd72EfHk/VnhJ-2Ihx9I/AAAAAAACMPU/18prYRZLzN8/s640/DSC_6924.JPG" title="Saguaro cactus along the road. Hwy Mex 1, Baja" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cardon cacti along the road. Hwy Mex 1, Baja</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z1nz84sonvY/VnhKhnQAjPI/AAAAAAACMRs/BVrMlR8aPr8/s1600/P1070376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Entering Baja California Sur (BCS), Mexico" border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z1nz84sonvY/VnhKhnQAjPI/AAAAAAACMRs/BVrMlR8aPr8/s400/P1070376.JPG" title="Entering Baja California Sur (BCS), Mexico" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entering Baja California Sur (BCS), Mexico</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yTEgrOWlk8M/VnhKglIcqTI/AAAAAAACMRk/5E3fGglKTbw/s1600/P1070375.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yTEgrOWlk8M/VnhKglIcqTI/AAAAAAACMRk/5E3fGglKTbw/s400/P1070375.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We arrive in Guerrero Negro just as the sun sets.</td></tr>
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When we arrive in El Rosario, it is sunny and 24 C, nice. Here we fill up Diesel. We are pleasantly surprised and find, since our trip two years ago, there are now way more gas stations along the road.<br />
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The last two hours of driving before Guerrero Negro are on very narrow and windy roads.<br />
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Just north of Guerrero Negro we cross from Baja California (Norte) to Baja California Sur (BCS).<br />
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Here at the check point, everybody has to stop and pay 20 pesos. It is for spraying your under-carriage of your vehicle.<br />
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Also, you are not allowed to bring citrus fruits into BCS. Here you also turn your clock ahead one hour.<br />
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Once we arrive in Guerrero Negro we check in at Malarrimo RV Park. We are both tired. We decide to take advantage of their really nice Mexican Restaurant on site.<br />
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The RV park is pretty basic, but has full hook- ups with 30 amp power.<br />
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As in many places in Mexico, the water pressure in parks is on the low side. Some places there is no water at all for a while, so it's a good idea to keep at least half a tank of water in your RV.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WumbdoJNNQU/VnhKmstowhI/AAAAAAACMSE/0JB_Av1R6mk/s1600/P1070383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Drive from Guerrero Negro to Mulege and Coyote Beach, BCS, Mexico" border="0" height="220" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WumbdoJNNQU/VnhKmstowhI/AAAAAAACMSE/0JB_Av1R6mk/s400/P1070383.JPG" title="Drive from Guerrero Negro to Mulege and Coyote Beach, BCS, Mexico" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drive from Guerrero Negro to Mulege and Coyote Beach, BCS, Mexico</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pAhorJtrCE8/VnhK10msBhI/AAAAAAACMS8/Z-sDjbePEyM/s1600/DSC_6941.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Stunning landscape, BCS." border="0" height="265" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pAhorJtrCE8/VnhK10msBhI/AAAAAAACMS8/Z-sDjbePEyM/s400/DSC_6941.JPG" title="Stunning landscape, BCS. Mexico" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stunning landscape, BCS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hF8d_aWFcm8/VnhLGWN3zHI/AAAAAAACMTk/36Nv-GGpGFc/s1600/P1070386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Liz is enjoying a quick stop along the road, BCS." border="0" height="272" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hF8d_aWFcm8/VnhLGWN3zHI/AAAAAAACMTk/36Nv-GGpGFc/s400/P1070386.JPG" title="Liz is enjoying a quick stop along the road, BCS." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liz is enjoying a quick stop along the road, BCS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eZKexcbZX_g/VnhLO0nA1jI/AAAAAAACMUM/1kQZu6-v7T4/s1600/P1070391.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="You will really enjoy this drive. BCS." border="0" height="215" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eZKexcbZX_g/VnhLO0nA1jI/AAAAAAACMUM/1kQZu6-v7T4/s400/P1070391.JPG" title="You will really enjoy this drive. BCS." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You will really enjoy this drive. BCS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t_FIrf1YJ6s/VnhLTluFy_I/AAAAAAACMUk/ASnStm4oTzg/s1600/P1070395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Just before Santa Rosalea is a really steep and long hill with sharp curves." border="0" height="212" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t_FIrf1YJ6s/VnhLTluFy_I/AAAAAAACMUk/ASnStm4oTzg/s400/P1070395.JPG" title="Just before Santa Rosalea is a really steep and long hill with sharp curves." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just before Santa Rosalia is a really steep and long hill with sharp curves.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EXXHpnQMr_Y/VnhLVJd6hpI/AAAAAAACMUs/vDI5YglsoHo/s1600/P1070399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sea of Cortes or Gulf of California, just north of Santa Rosalea, BCS." border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EXXHpnQMr_Y/VnhLVJd6hpI/AAAAAAACMUs/vDI5YglsoHo/s400/P1070399.JPG" title="Sea of Cortes or Gulf of California, just north of Santa Rosalea, BCS." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sea of Cortes or Gulf of California, just north of Santa Rosalea, BCS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0N6aLnOo9SU/VnhLhNGZscI/AAAAAAACMVU/EqAj4yyOyig/s1600/P1070407.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="We can now see Bay of Conception or Bahaia de Concepcion. BCS." border="0" height="252" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0N6aLnOo9SU/VnhLhNGZscI/AAAAAAACMVU/EqAj4yyOyig/s400/P1070407.JPG" title="We can now see Bay of Conception or Bahaia de Concepcion. BCS." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We can now see the Bay of Conception or Bahaia de Concepcion. BCS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DhIhAIp3q28/VnhLkrl8SsI/AAAAAAACMVs/B3XerPtwK24/s1600/P1070413.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bay of Conception or Bahaia de Concepcion, part of the Sea of Cortes. BCS" border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DhIhAIp3q28/VnhLkrl8SsI/AAAAAAACMVs/B3XerPtwK24/s400/P1070413.JPG" title="Bay of Conception or Bahaia de Concepcion, part of the Sea of Cortes. BCS" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Bay of Conception or Bahia Concepcion,is part of the Sea of Cortez. BCS</span></td></tr>
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The next day, November 7th we chat with a fellow that drives the Baja 500 ( an yearly off-road race on the Baja). He has been touring the Baja for the past 20 plus years.<br />
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He informs us that the east coastal route or highway number 5 is almost completely paved all the way except for about 30 km.<br />
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In the future, when this is completed, we will consider crossing the border at Mexicali. From there, we could just head south on number 5 towards San Felipe and onward to Chapala where number 5 joins Mex.1. That is excellent information.<br />
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I questioned him, about his banged up driver side rear view mirror. He smiles, he lost it to an on-coming semi truck.... Yes, he warns us that the roads ahead will be even narrower.<br />
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We fill up Diesel, and then hit the highway at 8:30 am. The highway south bound from Guerrero Negro cuts across the peninsula from the west coast to the east coast from the Pacific to the Sea of Cortez or the Gulf of California.<br />
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The landscape is flat, flat, flat through the Desierto de Vizcaino. The roads are very, very narrow. According to Liz, I have now become an expert "White Line Driver".<br />
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We again see lots of green houses under a cloth-like material. The weather is nice and warm at 25C or 77F.<br />
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Once in San Ignacio, the landscape changes. By the way, if you have some time, go into the old town of San Ignacio and have a look around. It is very quaint.<br />
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From San Ignacio towards Santa Rosalia the landscape is beautiful with hills and huge boulders.... pretty fascinating actually.<br />
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The last 20 km before Santa Rosalia can be a bit stressful to drive.<br />
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Steep hills up and down and windy roads. It is mostly paved, except for one little part, where they were working on the road. We had to drive through a ditch with huge rocks in 4 x 4 mode; the trailer just tagged along, not sure how, but it did.<br />
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The long hill down to Santa Rosalia is steep, and did I say long? Make sure to gear down, or your breaks will be smoking at the bottom of the hill.<br />
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Santa Rosalia is an old mining town. The architecture in town is very European, mostly French.<br />
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I belive the church "Iglesia de Santa Bárbara" in town was designed and built by Gustave Eiffel who also designed... you guessed it, the Eiffel tower in Paris.<br />
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The road through Santa Rosalia is pretty rough with lots of pot holes. Drive slow.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WekC_EjYxu4/VngmaobGyCI/AAAAAAACLzc/osqKWuyi1X0/s1600/P1030494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coyote Beach, Baja California Sur, Mexico." border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WekC_EjYxu4/VngmaobGyCI/AAAAAAACLzc/osqKWuyi1X0/s400/P1030494.JPG" title="Coyote Beach, Baja California Sur, Mexico." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coyote Beach, Baja California Sur, Mexico.</td></tr>
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The drive from Santa Rosalia to Mulege and on to Coyote Beach is very beautiful.<br />
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Actually, the scenery is close to the top in beauty that I have seen.<br />
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We arrive on Coyote Beach around 2 pm. We are welcomed by our good friends Dave and Lynne. Big hugs.<br />
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We set up camp on the beach and later get invited by Dave and Lynne for supper. Life is good!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rf2epaKh4Zg/VngjCf4_wfI/AAAAAAACLrc/txiO8DH_ZEM/s1600/P1030428.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="View from our campsite on Coyote Beach, BCS." border="0" height="196" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rf2epaKh4Zg/VngjCf4_wfI/AAAAAAACLrc/txiO8DH_ZEM/s640/P1030428.JPG" title="View from our campsite on Coyote Beach, BCS." width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Views from our campsite on Coyote Beach, BCS.</td></tr>
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For more pictures from this part of our trip. Have a look at our <a href="https://goo.gl/photos/6mMDwf9Due9aG6Hm7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to our on line album. From Ensenada to Coyote Beach Baja California Sur. Mexico">on line album</a>.<br />
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-36393352381801126592016-01-01T21:14:00.000-08:002016-03-22T16:33:00.110-07:00Baja Mexico Trip 2015 - 2016, Part 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Baja Pony Express, Mexican Cell phone, Insurance and more in Baja California and Baja California Sur</h2>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l49FGgjLnPQ/VodTyKz0gbI/AAAAAAACOZw/SmFNL6CeDww/s1600/Site%2B54%2BEast%2BCape%2BRV.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Our camp site in East Cape RV Park, Los Barriles, BCS, MX" border="0" height="226" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l49FGgjLnPQ/VodTyKz0gbI/AAAAAAACOZw/SmFNL6CeDww/s400/Site%2B54%2BEast%2BCape%2BRV.jpg" title="Our camp site in East Cape RV Park, Los Barriles, BCS, MX" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our camp site in East Cape RV Park, Los Barriles, BCS, MX</td></tr>
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As I am writing this post, we are camped at East Cape RV Park in Los Barriles, BCS, MX.<br />
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We have had several inquiries about getting info on the Baja Peninsula and also how to stay connected while you are down here.<br />
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Baja Pony Express</h3>
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There is an email publication that is sent out just about every day and it is called the <a href="http://thebajaponyexpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="link to Baja Pony Express Website">Baja Pony Express</a>. Here you can find just about everything that is happening, for sale, for rent, lost and found, events and more. To subscribe to the daily emails <a href="http://thebajaponyexpress.com/2015/05_May/2247--050815.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="link to sign up for daily email of the Baja Pony Express">follow the directions here</a>.<br />
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The Baja Pony Express is a free service, and is a really valuable source when spending time down here. Don't leave home without it!<br />
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Baja Nomad.com</h3>
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<a href="http://forums.bajanomad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Baja Nomad forum">Baja Nomad</a> is a forum where you can post questions, search for answers and more. This is also a valuable source for people that spend lots of time down here.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kites lined up on the beach in Los Barriles waiting for more wind.</td></tr>
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So how do you stay connected down here. The Canadian and US cell phone carriers are changing their rates fairly often so before you purchase anything else, check and see what kind of deal you can get from your current carrier.<br />
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What we have done (and many others) is to get your own Mexican phone number.<br />
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It is not hard at all. Just go to <a href="http://www.mexicosimcard.com/" title="Link to Mexico Sim Card website">www.MexicoSimCard.com</a> and sign up for the plan that works best for you.<br />
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The customer support is fantastic, the sim card is mailed or sent by courier to you and once you are in Mexico you just take out your current sim card and install the new one. Follow the prompts and you are up and running in no time. If you have any questions or issues just send and email, and you will have a quick respond. Keep in mind, you will only have cell coverage in populated areas.<br />
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Something to keep in mind if you are spending lots of time down here, that next time you go to purchase a cell phone, you may want to consider a "dual sim card" smart phone. This way you can have your current number and a new Mexican phone number all at the same time.... pretty cool! <a href="http://www.androidauthority.com/best-dual-sim-android-phones-529470/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to info on dual sim card cell phones">Here is a list</a> that is updated regularly about best dual sim phones.<br />
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At Roammobility the prices are very good. Not just for Mexico but especially for the USA. They have several plans that might be of interest to you at a really good price. <a href="https://www.roammobility.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Roammobility.com website">Have a look</a>.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_7Z8jx4UR0Q/Voda8-RiTEI/AAAAAAACOs8/MmUjgEAconA/s1600/IMAG3841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Weather Info in San Juanico on Scorpion Bay, Baja California Sur" border="0" height="226" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_7Z8jx4UR0Q/Voda8-RiTEI/AAAAAAACOs8/MmUjgEAconA/s400/IMAG3841.jpg" title="Weather Info in San Juanico on Scorpion Bay, Baja California Sur" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Weather Info in San Juanico on Scorpion Bay, Baja California Sur</td></tr>
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Baja Weather.com and Windfinder.com</h3>
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Staying on top of the weather is always important and especially down here in the hurricane season. You can use the regulars weather services like Weather Network, AccuWeather etc.<br />
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A local site is <a href="http://www.baja-weather.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baja Weather</a>. It is only for the southern part, Baja California Sur. It is a great site and you can sign up for warnings etc. <br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tSOTpeGWGY4/Voda_33egRI/AAAAAAACOtQ/QmaTrTlWRiY/s1600/IMAG3915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Anders and Liz out for a hike. This time the Box Canyon, Los Barriles" border="0" height="226" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tSOTpeGWGY4/Voda_33egRI/AAAAAAACOtQ/QmaTrTlWRiY/s400/IMAG3915.jpg" title="Anders and Liz out for a hike. This time the Box Canyon, Los Barriles" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anders and Liz out for a hike. This time the Box Canyon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dinner at Coyote Beach Mulege, BCS, MX</td></tr>
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When travelling down and into Mexico, you will need insurance for your car, truck, RV, boat etc. You also need a tourist visa or FMM card.<br />
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If you are planning to do any fishing from a boat, you will need a fishing license. All passengers fishing or not, on boat with fishing gear, must have a fishing license.<br />
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We are using a travel club called Vagabundos Del Mar. They are very good, and they will look after it all for you. <a href="http://www.vagabundos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Vagabundos website">Here is their website </a>and contact info.<br />
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British Columbia residents please note, the ICBC insurance does not cover you in Mexico. You need in addition a Mexican insurance.<br />
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You can get a refund on the BC insurance when you come back. You just have to show some kind of proof that you were down here.... gas receipt (ask attendant to add your license plate)<br />
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<a href="http://solmexiconews.com/Articles/Baja%20RV%20parks%20and%20camping%20spots.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to pdf file of Baja RV Parks">Baja RV Parks</a> is a pdf file with most RV parks from Tijuana to Cabo. This has some great info. Check it out <a href="http://solmexiconews.com/Articles/Baja%20RV%20parks%20and%20camping%20spots.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<a href="http://solmexiconews.com/Articles/Baja%20RV%20parks%20and%20camping%20spots.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Baja RV Parks"></a><br />
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Hope this helps. If you have any questions, just contact us.<br />
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-10120893072843337292015-12-21T19:17:00.003-08:002016-03-22T16:32:39.294-07:00Baja Mexico Trip 2015-2016 Part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Cortes Island, BC to Ensenada, Mexico.</h2>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SX1-BtkwwpM/Vng8Q8s9IyI/AAAAAAACL5s/eHpMOwVkxLU/s1600/P1070141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="On the Cortes ferry to Quadra Island" border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SX1-BtkwwpM/Vng8Q8s9IyI/AAAAAAACL5s/eHpMOwVkxLU/s400/P1070141.JPG" title="On the Cortes Island ferry to Quadra Island" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the Cortes ferry to Quadra Island</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CJ-cxdHxuTc/Vng8T8gryKI/AAAAAAACL58/FAj7GMiowe0/s1600/P1070142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Travelling Southbound on the inland Island Highway, Vancouver Island, BC" border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CJ-cxdHxuTc/Vng8T8gryKI/AAAAAAACL58/FAj7GMiowe0/s400/P1070142.JPG" title="Travelling Southbound on the inland Island Highway, Vancouver Island, BC Canada" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Travelling Southbound on the inland Island Highway, Vancouver Island, BC</td></tr>
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It is the 29th of October 2015, and we are finally on the road. It is raining cats and dogs and the Cummins Diesel motor in our truck is growling like never before (at least that's what I think).... We are heading south!<br />
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If you plan to head into Mexico for holidays make sure to have all your car, truck, trailer, and boat insurance in place.<br />
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We are members of Vagabundos Travel club out of San Diego, CA and they are super nice and helpful.<br />
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They will arrange it all for you, just take out a yearly membership and tell them what you need including your visa number and they will get it all for you.... please allow some time. <br />
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You will have to give them a date when you will cross the border in to Mexico and at what border crossing. It does not have to be an exact date, you just can't go before the specified date, but later is OK. Your Canadian or at least BC insurance does not cover anything in Mexico.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everything is well groomed at Burnaby Cariboo RV Park, just outside Vancouver BC</td></tr>
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The first night we arrive late in Vancouver and check in at Burnaby Cariboo RV Park for two nights. This is a great campground. The second night we have family over for a BBQ and got some hugs from the grand kids.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driving through Seattle Washington in the rain. </td></tr>
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On the 31st of October we are on the road bright and early and cross the USA border in to Washington State, still in the pouring rain.<br />
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Driving southbound on the I -5 (US Interstate 5 Highway) there is too much water on the road to safely use the cruise control.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xpYGCvmfba4/Vng9Z-FrjWI/AAAAAAACL80/k5cC34iFc2c/s1600/IMAG3739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Anders fixes the broken hose with Duck tape.... don't leave home without it." border="0" height="362" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xpYGCvmfba4/Vng9Z-FrjWI/AAAAAAACL80/k5cC34iFc2c/s640/IMAG3739.jpg" title="Duck tape fixes everything.... Don't leave home without it!" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Duck tape fixes everything.... Don't leave home without it!</td></tr>
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I can't get my hand in to fish up the hose ends, but Liz comes to the rescue and brings out a ladle from the trailer and with the little hook on the end I can now fish it out. Several rounds of duck tape and we are back in business. I am now totally soaked from crawling under the truck and all the rain coming down.... actually we both look like two wet rags!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hTnGxXRCD6M/Vng8kjBnIKI/AAAAAAACL60/u8kIPtjd9fc/s1600/P1070147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Driving over the Columbia River to get in to Portland, Oregon." border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hTnGxXRCD6M/Vng8kjBnIKI/AAAAAAACL60/u8kIPtjd9fc/s400/P1070147.JPG" title="Driving over the Columbia River to get in to Portland, Oregon." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driving over the Columbia River to get into Portland, Oregon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BZ7nz_6Q9d4/Vng88lXlRmI/AAAAAAACL70/oQdgeFQfIu4/s1600/P1070160.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="It is more like a waterfall then a rainfall in Portland Oregon" border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BZ7nz_6Q9d4/Vng88lXlRmI/AAAAAAACL70/oQdgeFQfIu4/s400/P1070160.JPG" title="It is more like a waterfall then a rainfall, Portland Oregon" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It is more like a waterfall then a rainfall</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-03MkowTLZdM/Vng84dJCxJI/AAAAAAACL7k/nZPFP9sFtp0/s1600/P1070155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="It is a mess out there, roads have a foot of water on them." border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-03MkowTLZdM/Vng84dJCxJI/AAAAAAACL7k/nZPFP9sFtp0/s400/P1070155.JPG" title="It is a mess out there, roads have a foot of water on them." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It is a mess out there, roads are flooded</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oOMlXkozfro/Vng8zIf4YGI/AAAAAAACL7c/SY0wWUzklc4/s1600/P1070154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="We are now ready to stop at the first rest stop south of Portland Oregon." border="0" height="261" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oOMlXkozfro/Vng8zIf4YGI/AAAAAAACL7c/SY0wWUzklc4/s400/P1070154.JPG" title="We are now ready to stop at the first rest stop south of Portland Oregon." width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We are now ready to stop at the first rest stop south of Portland Oregon.</td></tr>
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Once we cross the border into California the rain is easing up, the clouds are lifting a little, and now we can use the cruise control. After a long day of driving we arrive in Orland, California.<br />
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We check in at Parkway Resort and Campground, just short of one km from the freeway. This is a very well run campground with full services and a very nice setting.<br />
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Located far enough away from the I-5, so no road noise. There is another campground right by the highway, but we felt we would get too much road noise there.<br />
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The following morning we are back on the road. We are steadily driving all day long, all the way to the town of Lebec just north of Los Angeles in the high country.<br />
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We camp at a truck stop, and go out for supper at the Mexican Restaurant next door. We make it an early night..... Mexico tomorrow.<br />
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We are on the road early heading for Mexico. The I-5 between LA and San Diego get's crazy busy, 5 to 8 lanes going each way, and people driving like crazy. Again, Liz comes to the rescue, she gets me off this crazy freeway onto a highway less busy. We eventually arrive at our border crossing at Tecate. This is a great little border crossing, the staff is super friendly.<br />
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We drive in, and they would like to see registration for both the trailer and the truck. They compare "vin" numbers and have a look inside the trailer. They say OK, we smile and ask for "Immigration" to get our tourist visas (FMM) stamped.... this is a must! They point us in the direction of an office and we walk over and in. There we meet a nice man, and he scans our passports and stamps our paperwork.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liz and Anders in the Central Valley in California</td></tr>
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Right after the border into Mexico, there is a detour...... well with the trailer behind and the small narrow streets it makes for some creative driving. Watch for all the stop signs, they are not all in the same places, some are in almost hidden places.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wonderful scenery.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Esterio Beach Resort in Ensenada Mexico</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunset at Esterio Beach Resort and RV Park, Ensenada Mexico</td></tr>
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Eventually we are on our way out of town and take the Wine Route or "Ruta del Vino & Valle de Guadalupe After about two-three hours of driving, we arrive in Ensenada and check in at Estero Beach Resort and RV Park. A wonderful place right on a lagoon on the Pacific ocean. So nice, feels almost like coming home. We book three nights. We have a nice supper in the resort restaurant with a bottle of wine. Great food.<br />
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For more pictures from this part of the trip <a href="https://goo.gl/photos/eMt44DZ4LwZi36HC7" target="_blank" title="link to a bunch more pictures from this part of the trip">check out our web album</a>.<br />
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Safe travels<br />
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More in Part 2<br />
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647254674638247733.post-39667718574303284652015-08-30T11:22:00.000-07:002015-08-30T11:22:03.959-07:00Adding a Pressure Tank to Your RV<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Installing a Pressure Tank in my RV</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pressure tank in place with cradle and tie down.</td></tr>
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I decided to install a small pressure tank in our 5th wheel trailer. The benefit of having a pressure tank is that the pump does not always kick in and out as often, resulting in less noise.<br />
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Also for us we do a lot of dry camping and we can have access to lots of water with out running the pump in the evenings and when using the washroom at night. Saves battery power when the solar panels are not working.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pressure gauge and valve in place.</td></tr>
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First I decided on a place to put the tank where it is easy enough tie in to the current water line. The tie in should be on the pressure side of the pump.<br />
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For us it worked best in an area that was blocked off and not used at all in the pass-through compartment or what I call the "underbelly". This area is within 2-3 ft of the water pump.<br />
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Since there was no pressure gauge anywhere in the RV showing the water pressure, I decided that this would be a good time to add one. A valve also seemed to be in order so I could by pass the pressure tank if need to be.<br />
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After measuring and figuring out what pluming parts were needed I headed off to the local plumbing shop. I even brought along the hose on the pressure side of the pump that goes from the pump to the filter (this is where I decided to tie in the pressure tank).<br />
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I purchased a 4.8 gallon tank, pressure gauge, a valve, all the fittings and a 3 ft chunk of hose.<br />
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These kind of pressure tanks can be installed laying down and that worked best for me. I made a little cradle so the tank can not move around and added a couple of hooks for the tie-down.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Added a "T" to tie in to the current water line</td></tr>
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Added all the fittings with lots of Teflon tape. When it came to tying in to the existing water line and adding the extra piece of hose, I put the hoses in some hot water for a few minutes, they are then much easier to work with.<br />
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Everything hooked up and tightened up it was time to turn the water on. Must have done something right, no leaks.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panel installed back in to place. All that is showing is the pressure gauge.</td></tr>
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The pump cycled and the pressure came up to 40 psi. This was perfect for me since the pressure tank comes pre-charged to 38 psi.<br />
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When installing a pressure tank like this the charge in the tank should be 2 psi below where the pump cuts in (according to manufacture recommendation). In my case 40 psi.<br />
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If you have to change the pre-charge in the tank, make sure to have no water pressure on the other side. The air valve stem is on the top or opposite side of the water intake. Use your compressor to add more air or press the valve to release air. Just like on a tire.<br />
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The cost for material for this project is under $200.00<br />
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It all seems to works well. Will keep you posted if I have to change anything.<br />
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Good luck with your project.<br />
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Anders & Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14835518101524686868noreply@blogger.com16