Monday, January 21 we woke up at 6 am, making sure that we had enough time to drive to La Paz (estimated driving time was about 2 ½ to 3 hours) to catch the ferry over to Mazatlan. By the time we ate breakfast, got ready, paid for the room and filled up the car it was almost 8 am. The speedometer read 179867 when we left Cabo San Lucas.
The ferry ( www.bajaferries.com ) departs La Paz every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:00 pm and they strongly advise that you purchase the tickets prior to noon if you have a vehicle to board. The duration of the ferry is estimated at 16 to 18 hours, depending on weather conditions. The ferry was actually located about 30 minutes drive out of La Paz in a town called Ysantana, I believe. We made it just before noon and barely in time to get our vehicle on board. Boy, did we luck out! There is usually no problem boarding the ferry as a passenger but making sure they have enough room for a vehicle is another story. The cost per Adult was 800 pesos, so about US$80 each ( http://www.bajaferries.com/modules/content/index.php?op=edit &id=12 .) We didn´t know the conditions of the ferry and since it was going to be an overnight passage we decided to pay for a cabin, cost was 400 pesos, so US$40. The vehicle cost is based on weight and size and we paid 2,150 pesos, so about US$215.00 ( http://www.bajaferries.com/modules/content/index.php?op=edit &id=13 .)
Since we had to board the vehicle Steve loaded the SUV onto the ferry and I had to stay on land and wait until boarding time. I think it was about 1 ½ hours later when we boarded it was past 2 pm. I took lots of pictures because I have never been on a ferry that big before and found it quite exiting. But then again, I am easily amused. I met an Italian couple who were also travelling through Mexico for a few months and we chatted while waiting to board. In spite of all the things we heard prior from other people, the ferry was very clean and pleasant. Our cabin was cute, with two bunk beds and a full private bathroom with a shower. We dropped our luggage off in the room and went off to see the rest of the ferry. Dinner and breakfast were included in the price we paid for the ferry, so we thought that was not a bad deal. Dinner was a simple Mexican meal of chicken, rice and beans and breakfast was eggs, beans and tortillas, it was quite a good portion. The cost did not include any beverages, they were extra. I thought it was pretty good, but then again, I was thankful food was included.
There are many seats on the ferry and a person does not require a cabin for the ride. If you want a comfortable sleep we advise you do get a cabin since the passage is quite long. We met a couple of Americans on board (one from Sacramento, CA and the other from Seattle, WA), as well as a couple from Penticton, BC. So we all hung out and had a few drinks chatting about life, politics, the American health system, being a few of the many topics we covered. The bar was closing at 11 pm and we all went to bed. We both had a great sleep even though we think that was the first time we slept apart since we met. The bunk beds reminded me of summer camp...it was fun!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Day 7 in Cabo San Lucas - Hanging Out
Saturday, January 19th we took it easy and tried to do a bit of work on the site uploading information. We treated ourselves that night by going out for dinner at what we thought would be a great Italian restaurant, at Trattoria De Los Cabos http://www.latrattoriacabo.com/ . But the meal was quite disappointing and really not worth the high price.
We parked downtown Cabo as we always have because we had to pick up a few items before leaving Cabo. So we returned to our car and drove off realizing we had a flat tire. We were really pissed off because at first we thought someone had punctured it on purpose but that was not the case as we found out later. It took us awhile to change the tire and it was the first time we used our new 'jack'. We were in a busy area and most everyone that walked by always tried to help us and they were really nice. So we have to say that the Mexicans in Cabo are really courteous people and very helpful.
We planned to go out on the town to a few clubs and bars but ended up falling asleep at about 7 pm and didn`t wake up until after 11 pm, at which time we didn't think it was worth our time to get ready and go party..so we didn`t bother and went back to bed. Boy, were we beat!!
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We parked downtown Cabo as we always have because we had to pick up a few items before leaving Cabo. So we returned to our car and drove off realizing we had a flat tire. We were really pissed off because at first we thought someone had punctured it on purpose but that was not the case as we found out later. It took us awhile to change the tire and it was the first time we used our new 'jack'. We were in a busy area and most everyone that walked by always tried to help us and they were really nice. So we have to say that the Mexicans in Cabo are really courteous people and very helpful.
We planned to go out on the town to a few clubs and bars but ended up falling asleep at about 7 pm and didn`t wake up until after 11 pm, at which time we didn't think it was worth our time to get ready and go party..so we didn`t bother and went back to bed. Boy, were we beat!!
Belize Recommended Travel Site: Belize is on the Caribbean coast, nestled between Mexico and Guatemala and offers an intriguing mix of tropical forests rich with wildlife, majestic mountains, mysterious Maya temples, and diving and fishing experiences beyond comparison. If you're looking in Belize for a small piece of beachfront land, the perfect condominium with rental pool and income, a single family home or your vision is to build a hotel or commercial project. In the country of Belize, you only have to make one call or email for all your Belize Real Estate needs.
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