Baja and banditos

kitezilla · Since 22 Jun 2006 453 Posts gorge Obsessed

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/mexico/20071122-9999-1m22baja.html

shastadogs2 · Since 28 Mar 2005 336 Posts Obsessed

i will add my respect to my brothers and sisters who have faced the Beast and come out of it more of less whole.

mexico has a napolean code of law, which is very different than our own. in mexico, you are guilty until proven innocient. what often happens to gringos is that everyone is thrown in jail until things can be sorted out. very scary, mexican jails. and very expensive to get out of. if i have trouble down there and am given the opportunity, i am running for the border.

much is made today in los estados unidos regarding what some would term an open-minded approach to illegal immigration. some pols that lack spine have jumped on this bandwagon. call me a bigot if you like, but i favor a very tough approach to those who travel in this country illegally, no matter their country of origin.

mexico's problems begin with their "leaders." imagine if our current gang (or any past group) of scoundrels in washington was allowed to stay in power for 300 years!

Mark · Fri Nov 23, 07 2:33 pm

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1871 Posts XTreme Poster

And on a happier note,

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21950265/

pdxmonkeyboy · Sat Nov 24, 07 3:07 pm

That's cool. I think it is important to realize that there are some very cool people in Baja and mexico in general. Just as there is white trash meth heads robbing and stealing here, there are the same genus of desperate souls elsewhere.

I have lived with people in the philipines that had literally next to nothing and they toiled day in and day out and always came home with a smile for a friend, even if that friend was some 25yo white guy with which that had nothing in common with.

If I lived in Baja and had a hard time feeding my family and I saw Americans coming and going with all their expensive shinny and all manner of unnecessary toys, I'm quite sure that the thought of stealing some of that stuff for myself would cross my mind.

Its kind of funny, but this thread has inspired me to go out and do something for those less fortunate than myself. I think that everyone on this forum has much to be thankful for.

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1738 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

nice words brother. they are appreciated.
On the subject of driving to baja, I wanted to post a link to the baja guide on Iwindsurf for anyone that wants to get more information.
Mike Godsey, the LV wind forecaster, makes the trek every year and has some good information on how to do the drive and other useful information.

iwindsurf baja guide

pura vida one · Since 22 May 2007 80 Posts

boredbrain · Since 16 Feb 2006 352 Posts Hood River Obsessed

Guerrero Negro, I had a nice little incedent where I was run into. small little scratch. long story short, was asked for a 100 dollars and it would be OK, once again I was hit.

I being stupid thought NO, then the local Policia show upand I now have to agree to pay the 100 to the gentleman and then my nice 250 dollar fine at the Police Station.

Then to make things better, as I am getting my wallet to go get more money to pay my fines, I have my K-Bar, a knife I had from Iraq.

Now, I'm told I have a weapon (arms as it was called) in Mexico, and the force has grown to about 8 individuals and the cheif of police. And this is something you go to jail over. But it will be OK, which translated to "The Chief of Police will keep your weapon, and you may finally leave."

This ordeal took a good 4-5 hours and a lot of ....

Lesson: pay off who ever so you do not have to deal with the police.

Other Lessons to keep you out of trouble:

Go where there are americans, stay out of town unless you have too.

Have a good idea where you will be when the sun goes down.

Eyes out there see you even though you don't see them.

98% are good people, 2% are not, just don't let them know your there.

AND LAST AND MOST IMPORTANT

You are thought to have much more money than they do. Do everything to look like your poor. And be ready to buy your way out of any situation.

As I was told, in America, you pay an attorney and he gets you off. Here we eliminate the middle man.

I have no fear of the police here, police are corrupt in every country.

The ROAD and Driving on M1, now that's something to FEAR.

Now save some money and fly to La Paz and go to La Ventana or Los Barilles and have a good time.

Driving is definately not cheaper unless your here for a month at least, most likely two as a break even with all the damage you will do to your vehicle.

See yall on the water.

Kaia, the dog!