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4x4abc
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
| Baja trip November/December
looks like another Baja trip is brewing up
start about mid November
no details yet - have to work on it
La Paz would be a good starting point, then lets have fun together as long as our time allows (moving north in the process)
joining later and/or leaving sooner should be no problem
no serious road labor expected this winter
2 are serious right now - 4 are looking for ways to fit it in the calendar
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Redbull Addict
Veteran
Date registered: May 2006
Location: Morgan Hill, California USA
Vehicle(s): '12 G550
Posts: 171
| Re: Baja trip November/December
Hi,
Any chance i might be able to join? i might have a week off during that period.
How long is the drive from San Diego to the starting point? Is one week enough time to join?
Sorry for trying to invite myself but I always wanted to join you on one of these trips in Baja.
Cheers!
Tom
Edited by Redbull Addict 10/4/2013 5:14 AM
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thebigblue
Date registered: Jan 2012
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| RE: Baja trip November/December
Is the co-driver seat in your G free ? |
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fernweh
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Calabasas, CA - Centenario, BCS - Luebeck, Germany
Vehicle(s): Few Mercedes-Benz, a Toyota Amphibious and a Vespa
| Re: Baja trip November/December
Redbull Addict - 10/4/2013 1:58 AM
Hi,
Any chance i might be able to join? i might have a week off during that period.
How long is the drive from San Diego to the starting point? Is one week enough time to join?
Sorry for trying to invite myself but I always wanted to join you on one of these trips in Baja.
Cheers!
Tom
Tom,
we all would love to see you join.
Driving time from San Diego 2 days (for me).
12hrs driving time the first day and approx. 8 hrs the second day.
This is for the total distance to La Paz.
You might be able to join the group at a more northerly location, if so desired.
Please contact Harald, to discuss his route & schedule
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Redbull Addict
Veteran
Date registered: May 2006
Location: Morgan Hill, California USA
Vehicle(s): '12 G550
Posts: 171
| Re: Baja trip November/December
Thanks Karl!
I would really love to join. I've always wanted to join you guys in Baja. Perhaps this year will work in terms of timing. I'll reach out to Harald to check on options.
Take care!
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4x4abc
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
| Re: Baja trip November/December
Tom,
how exciting to have you on a trip again.
2 days down to La Paz would be best - and then move slowly north.
You can exit at any point and time to go home early.
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Redbull Addict
Veteran
Date registered: May 2006
Location: Morgan Hill, California USA
Vehicle(s): '12 G550
Posts: 171
| Re: Baja trip November/December
Hi Harald!
I heard yesterday that the dates are during Thanksgiving week which unfortunately won't work for me. Maybe I'll pay you a visit on my own.  |
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4x4abc
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
| Re: Baja trip November/December
OK, trip is taking shape.
For a number of reasons, a start after Thanksgiving would be best.
The following weekend good for all?
Duration about 2 weeks
Logistics in Baja are difficult - driving times are long.
That's why we should all meet in Catavina - about 1/3 down the peninsula. Small village with maybe 20 houses. More importantly a hotel.
It'll take me almost 2 days to get to Catavina from La Paz - so, we are almost even.
For you it'll be 7+ hours from the border.
Wanna start from Catavina Saturday or Sunday (you need to arrive then Friday or Saturday)?
Basic layout: explore the unknown. I have some very cool things in mind.
Drive, chat, eat, drink - repeat.
Camp often. Shower/hotel every 3rd or 4th night.
For the guys with restricted time tables: you can leave the group almost at any point and head home.
Bring a shovel as we may have to build our own road on occasion.
I will scout one particular section before the trip to ensure that it's passable (hurricane damage).
For ease of operation I will provide almost all food and drinks (even cook for you). Trust me, it's the easiest way.
Still working on a plan for pooling money for restaurants, hotels etc. Trust me on that one as well.
Make sure you all get Mexico car insurance for the duration of the trip (online).
Please send me a PM or e-mail so I know who is coming.
Co-diver seats might be available.
Looks like 5 trucks with 8 participants at the moment.
No special equipment needed. 5 gal spare gas a must, 10 gal recommended. Please bring shovel.
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fernweh
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Calabasas, CA - Centenario, BCS - Luebeck, Germany
Vehicle(s): Few Mercedes-Benz, a Toyota Amphibious and a Vespa
| Re: Baja trip November/December
Weather is nice, the ocean is still warm and Harald can cook up a storm for hungry G-wagen driver.
On special requests, I can add my personal touch to his pasta dish 
Please have a look at this short promo:
http://youtu.be/mhEtmlUYdps
Karl |
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4x4abc
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
| Re: Baja trip November/December
good memories! |
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4x4abc
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
| Re: Baja trip November/December
looks like we will meet after Thanksgiving - so, around 11/30, 12/1 in Catavina and travel on some really remote routes south.
There are 2 locations after our start in Catavina where possible late joiners could meet the group: Bahia de Los Angeles (1 to 2 days later) and El Barril/San Francisqito (2 to 3 days later).
From Catavina I had the following things in mind:
never before traveled "road" between MEX1 and Coco's
visit Coco
travel the enchanted valley
follow missionary trail
Bahia de los Angeles
follow missionary trail from Rancho San Pedro to El Barril
stay on east coast
follow unmarked track towards Santa Marta
explore some variations along the way
San Ignacio or Santa Rosalia
maybe Playa Santa Ines
maybe head through the mountains from Mulege to the west coast
maybe head to the mountains later (to Mission Comondu)
maybe follow the east coast
stop at San Basilio
then Mission San Javier
Loreto
possibly Agua Verde (I have to scout the back door for possible damages first)
time permitting, Mission Gonzaga, San Evaristo
home to La Paz along the east coast
at this point we have 3 G confirmed - 3 others are on the fence
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4x4abc
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
| Re: Baja trip November/December
like many other trips before - this one fell apart
so, I'll make it an inspiring trips for friends |
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Otiswesty
Administrator
Date registered: Jun 2007
Location: Portland, Oregon
Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213
Posts: 3006
| RE: Baja trip November/December
I miss my morning wash
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Otiswesty
Administrator
Date registered: Jun 2007
Location: Portland, Oregon
Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213
Posts: 3006
| RE: Baja trip November/December
The mid week hustle and bustle, wish I could be down there right now
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4x4abc
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
| RE: Baja trip November/December
perfect time of the year!
days below 90 - nights around 70
water is getting a little cold though (below 80)
so, Karl and I will pack our Mexican girlfriends and head out alone
we will be super selfish and not share any of the beaches with anyone
we might not even share the pics
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Aircruiser
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Aug 2011
Location: Atlanta GA
Vehicle(s): 2000 G500, 1986 300GD, 2017 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Posts: 364
| RE: Baja trip November/December
4x4abc - 11/8/2013 2:26 PM
perfect time of the year!
days below 90 - nights around 70
water is getting a little cold though (below 80)
so, Karl and I will pack our Mexican girlfriends and head out alone
we will be super selfish and not share any of the beaches with anyone
we might not even share the pics
You can't escape the eye in the sky.
Possible Gwagen sightings near La Paz and 80 miles north of SRL. Film is being processed and will be available on Monday.
Most of the Baja was obscured with clouds Yesterday, so we may need to do some local recon to get better photos from this Treffen.
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thebigblue
Date registered: Jan 2012
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| RE: Baja trip November/December
I´m currently trying to get a quote on insurance for my car in the USA and Canada ( - no such look so far), so that I can attend next year with my own truck.
Any insights will be appreciated, I have tried to contact Nowag in Germany for more than a week ago. No response at present time.
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AlanMcR
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, CA, Los Altos
Vehicle(s): G300DT E300DT 230SL
Posts: 3500
| RE: Baja trip November/December
At least for travel in Mexico, one should buy insurance from a Mexican insurance company. I suspect that the same would be true for the US.
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Aircruiser
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Aug 2011
Location: Atlanta GA
Vehicle(s): 2000 G500, 1986 300GD, 2017 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Posts: 364
| RE: Baja trip November/December
Spy Photos
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fernweh
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Calabasas, CA - Centenario, BCS - Luebeck, Germany
Vehicle(s): Few Mercedes-Benz, a Toyota Amphibious and a Vespa
| RE: Baja trip November/December
Nice spy photos....and you caught us....hands down.
What FL at, are the pictures taken? I used to follow the coast line just a couple hundred feet AGL....different adventures, different lifetime
Karl
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