Crossing the Border to Baja// Instant Trouble!
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Holy crap Carolyn...you were stuck BAD!! I don't know how many times I said, "oh Shit" while they were trying to get you out. I was on the edge of my seat. So many grueling hours of trying over and over again. I was so glad to see them get you out of there! Your friends did a great job of videoing the process. Wow! I hope that never happens again. 😳
Girl, you know I did and WTH!!! I was shaking I was so scared when I saw what was happening and the guns freaked me out!! So relieved it worked out! Phew!!! Can I breathe now lol!
A few years ago a cell phone user plowed into the back of my vehicle, totally my car and giving me lifelong pain/injury from the accident. It is estimated that over 3500 deaths a year are caused by distracted driving that would have otherwise been prevented. I question your cavalier attitude, maybe you'll feel differently if something like that ruined your health and put you into a permanantly disabled state where you'd be bedridden or in a wheelchair rather than having the freedom of your van. Not sure how many people die from drinking a Slurpee, I'm betting not 3500 a year. Laws matter.
Cell phones are watched, taking eyes off of activity around, walkie talkies, CBS, aren't looked at like cells.
You could’ve got the prescription In a Mexican pharmacy.
I think the crucial difference between CB radios and cell phones is the visual component. Living in a very crowded county, I’m not afraid of people who are talking on the radio. It’s the people who drive along at 40-50 mph while looking down, watching videos or reading texts on their phone, who cause accidents and terrify me
Agreed
Not sure why that is so hard to understand! There is a huge difference! I was rear ended by a woman, totaled my car. She was on her cell. She just got her car back that week. 2nd accident in a three week period while on her cell.
Also, so many people have no judgement or discipline, now. The texting thing became absolutely deadly, and they still catch people texting! When people doing stupid things start killing people, laws are made.
Exactly what I was thinking.
Yep. And I ride a bike. I pay REALLY close attention to drivers.
I'm from Mexico, came to the United States 20 years ago. I have no desire to ever go back, not even to visit relatives. I love the United States.😊
I'm from USA did the opposite & love Mexico.
Thank You! I am thrilled you love your adopted country so much…. We have our flaws but, if you’ve ever lived in the midst of “turmoil”, you are appreciative..blessings to you!
Where were you from in Mexico? My husband is from San Quentin and loves both places.
Never take your personal rig into Mexico, in ‘81 my friend n I were in his Dodge van, got pulled over from Mexican police, he demanded 25$ on the spot or drive to the station for a fine of 35$. My friend George asked the stereotypical cop if he knew his Grandfather, the cop said who’s your Tata, George replied…Senor Navaratte (retired border patrol on the TJ side), the cop’s mouth opened and tried to give the monies back but George said keep it - it’s going to be your severance pay, it was classic, as we drove away he was still standing there. I asked George are you going to tell ur Grandfather, he said Yes, that cop just loss an extremely lucrative job, and on we went to San Felipe, BC at the sea of Cortez and ate shark tacos for two days at 25 cents a piece. Miss ya George, we certainly had lots of adventures, still remember the Mexican sandals always makes me smile and laugh.
Not nice, should have just told him you hope he learned a lesson!!!!! At least just my opinion
For the past several years I've been threatening my children that I was just going to get myself an RV, toss the cats into it, and take off. Then I would not have to bother with all the silliness of owning an older home. Then I could have freedom to go where I want to go.
Unfortunately, your experience is making me rethink that whole idea.
You're a great lady and I am happy that you are living the dream, but I'm beginning to think it may not be the best for me. Good luck and God bless!
I have absolutely no desire to go back to Mexico.
You've never been.
People get in trouble when they act as if Mexico is an extension of their kind of US. In Baja, one can find lots of assistence in some areas, but elsewhere you have to act with much awareness of potential difficulties.
I absolutely agree people don’t realize that Mexico can be very dangerous and it is not the US and you will not be treated the same. If you run into any difficulties, God forbid.
You couldn't pay me to go back to Mexico.
Me to..Stay out of countries like Mexico..The government is not responsible for you if you don’t have enough sense not to
Nice video. Was in California and Mexico when they were still fun places to go. Now I have no desire to go to either. Stay alert!
The dog is everything, she is the queen.
I'm surprised they didn't extort money from you. A friend of mine always gets asked for money or grass.
You're brave.
The advantage of being older 😊. We dont care.
You: "Sadie do you want to go to mexico?" Sadie: "Is she serious?..."
Hi Carolyn I admire your courage I'm 55yrs old and disabled I just found your channel 😊
Get your prescriptions in Mexico. It's much much cheaper and no headaches, tell them what you need, leave with what you need.
Yeah let's hope they don't lace it with some good old fentanyl. And most people when they get older on Medicare Medicaid so prescriptions are usually free at least on my insurance.
@@poollife777 I've been buying the exact same prescription drugs as sold in American Pharmacies for years in Mexico, at about 25-60% of cost. BTW I pay less than half for dental work there (as do a lot of Americans). Your assertations of the boogieman lurking behind every corner there are just ridiculous. BTW the food is delicious, the margaritas cold and tasty and the people very friendly. Maybe you should visit sometime before professing some sort of expertise about the country.
That’s because you didn’t have to look at the CB to operate it. You could grab and feel it without doing that. As with a cellphone people are reading and texting steadily looking at them and ruining it for the rest of us not to mention killing innocent bystanders.
You can print things at UPS or a library
Your dog seems very intelligent and alert to possible dangers…pot holes 👍🏽👍🏽
Great share, thanks!
You're braver than me going down there. I guess if I had a group to go with I might do it, but I'd still be nervous.
I make this drive with me, my husband and our dog 2 x a year in a suburbeon... it's easy and safe. no mass shootings or drive by shootings or really much crime at all down here on the whole Baja
It only takes one incident when you are an American you have no rights down there they can do whatever they want to you, you could not pay me enough money to go down there! @@OldSchoolPrepper
When it rains , it poors! I have no desire to go to Mexico, I've heard too many nightmare stories.
I was staying at a Mexican five star resort about 12 yrs ago and was warned not to leave the area on our own, stay with a big group or credited travel bus. Thefts and kidnappings were happening outside the resort’s
@@paulhunter9613 My friends went down to Mexico around 2017 to a brand new resort. They tried to up their price after agreeing upon a price then when things got bad they wouldn't open the gates for them to leave and forced them to sign a piece of paper saying they wouldn't contest the credit card charge or leave them a bad review. Just because the place you stay looks all nice and shiny, doesn't mean they aren't scumbags there too.
@@MaxPartridge146 wow, that’s a dirty way to treat people. Mine was booked and paid thru apple tours here in the states with an agent. We had a great time but won’t ever consider going to Mexico now with border and drug cartels
I love Mexico. I am white American with Northern European heritage from the 1600’s and have permanent residency in Mexico. It is beautiful. The food is amazing and the people are kind,hard working and generous.
I am so in awe and respect your traveling adventures. I envy your bravery. I wish I had of done that solo. Now with my physical limitations, ai travel with my son.
You and me both! No thanks!
I’ve never seen anyone so jazzed to go to Baja. Be safe and have fun
Love your shoes ALL OF THEM! Miss seeing them since you got to BAJA! Adore your friends! Looking forward to seeing more, soon! BE SAFE! ❤️
New subscriber…..really enjoying your videos. Thanks for all of your hard work on them.
CB radios we used primarily by experienced travelers and truckers. Cellphones not so much 🇨🇱
When we RV ed we did laundry on the road. a couple of 5 gal pails of water + detergent add clothes while driving. Later squeeze out an put in rinse water buckets. Can do 2nd rinse id you wish. squeeze out . Either squeeze or they have wringers that fit buckets. Line dry or at laundromat.
We also used a toilet plunger that was only for laundry on days we weren't traveling, loved going down road and those buckets were doing their thing
You are in my hometown of El Centro.. love this. In Mexicali it be rather easy to acquire most mascota pet medicine. Safe travels
I have a Sadie too 😊. Also black.
Where I live, we have clay soil, and I live on a dirt road. Yeah. Like that 🤨
Its all "distracted driving", and its illegal.
Carolyn - I'm so glad you're doing this; can't wait to follow you. I missed you in Quartzsite because I had to leave early. Be safe!
Carolyn, cell phones have a visual component that other forms of verbal communication don’t have.
Please stay safe and stick together at every minute.May God Bless and protect all of you.
We've already been out traveling and even hiking (the shock!!) on our own. Funny thing, I don't worry about getting gunned down by an lunatic in the grocery store or sitting at a restaurant here. #GetEducated
I have been trying to get to Baja. Thanks for the video and insight.
why would you go to Mexico lot of turf wars going on with the drug dealers
I used to live past Rosarito near Popotla. It was a beautiful life on the beach.
Yes fun times back in the late 80s not so fun anymore, San Felipe was also the place Americans were building houses on the beach 😢
I live in Rosarito now & love it!
One of my favorite things about your channel is that you have proven that people still have the ability to come together and help each other in a small traveler community vibe. We aren’t fully totally paranoid of our neighbors and tiny isolated lil islands just yet.
So happy you got your rig out. With all the bad things happening in Mexico it’s nice to see these honest officers and tow truck drivers help you. Goes to show there are still good people out there and that Mexican people still have their morals of hospitality and sense of humor like the old days when I used to go there. They don’t make much money on their jobs over there and yet they still work hard and have pride in a job well done. Blessings to these men! 🙏❤️
Thanks for the tip about UPS stores and Amazon, etc.
Takes alot of guts to go to Mexico. Especially with the problems at the border. Be safe out there Carolyn.
The "problems" at the border are an American construct to distract us from real issues. It has nothing to do with life in Mexico or the wonderful, kind, generous and happy people I've met here.
Carolyn, I love your optimism but reality is I have lived near the border my whole life (both TX and CA) and I've had several friends beaten, robbed, kidnapped and such just by driving their RV down the Baja Peninsula. Please don't be fooled, the border problem IS NOT a construct unfortunately. 😢
I also fly to Mexico as a scuba diver/snorkeler. It's not safe like it used to be. Boondockers have the worst time because they stick out like a sore thumb. If you travel in a group, five or more, then it will be safer. The more rural you get the more dangerous it becomes. Parking near beaches at night and other off the beaten path spots are a no-no.
The many nice people of Mexico live in populated areas and they aren't the problem. The road rats hang out on the open highway - No such thing as safe truck stops.
BTW if you travel to Mexico you need to learn at least a little Spanish. When in Rome... @bettygarcia5963
Bullshit. Bullshit. Bullshit.
You don’t live near the border, Carolyn. We are having a severe fentanyl and human and child trafficking problem. The border is dangerous. Too bad you feel it is necessary to admonish your commenters.
@@CarolynsRVLife ok, then go to Mexico City, you might make it out of there, maybe not
Hi Carolyn 🙋♀️ Enjoy and be safe ❤️😊
Roof shingles might help getting unstuck. Lay them just under the front edge of the tires for traction... just like for snow/ice. Have fun, safe travels.
Excellent idea!!!
CAROLYN,There by the grace of God there go us ALL.BIG HUG.Your blessed your not alone. OH how beautiful the mts. Thank you for sharing the great experience ,and the not so good experieces ❤from OKLAHOMA
Problem with cell phones is that people do more than just talk in them with CB radio that’s what you do. You do not need to look at what you’re holding. You cannot send text messages or read them. You do not look at photos that is the difference
You and I are in the same areas. I've been in and out of the same crossing. No problems even though I get stopped everytime both ways for inspection. And I haven't had a passport in years.
So glad to see you traveling w/ others. I think it's safer .
Awesome adventure 🚐 be safe & have fun!!!!
👍🙏💝Glad it all worked out.
Safe travels.
Beautiful roadway trip. 👍🏼
The next time you ever happen to get stuck in sand, let air out of the rear tires.That will allow the tire to balloon out and ride on top of the sand ,not dig deeper into it. There are air pumps at the exit points from the beach in the Outer banks,North Carolina for this purpose. Air back up to drive on pavement.
That's why I love Walgreens. They are everywhere and when I travel I can transfer the RX.
we've been travelling beautiful Baja California Mexico for 2.5 yrs as residents. Never had a single problem but we stayed on the ROAD, never went off road. We have a 30ft motorhome, which we also had a mirror smash on Hwy 1 please don't extend your driver's mirror when driving #1 it's very dangerous. The border was great Calexio and no tolls on BAJA and the best beaches on earth! We're currently spending time in Yuma AZ getting the RV serviced & our busted mirror replaced. Mexico its not a great place for RV service, as they may tell you they can fix "the problem" but I wouldn't trust the any RV service. Cars though, yes absolutely they can fix anything. Propane is never a problem, good quality pumps and attendant at BAJA GAS, FOR MEDICATIONS: go to Los Algononas!! YUMA Border shopping for medications, dental it's fantastic service and inexpensive quality products, they have long waits getting out of Mexico at the border into US guess why? everyone is here for dental appointments optical and MEDICATIONS!
Keep the Dog safe in your travels thanks
Thanks for sharing the amazing views
Your puppy is absolutely adorable!!!
What a nail-biter of a rescue. Sadie certainly enjoyed meeting the Mexican police who tried to help you.
Sadie loves everyone. Many Americans could learn a lot from Sadie!
I admire your lifestyle
but I personally couldn't handle all the BS
@@CarolynsRVLife Damn, you really do take every opportunity to bash this country and the people in it...you wear both the liberal, and bitter hat very well!
THAT was nail-biting, THRILLING and EXCITING to watch! THANK YOU for sharing your life with us! Good on ya’ Carolyn! Greetings from the U.k. 🇬🇧
Ive lived in Baja for 33 years, just dont let more than 2 officials in your motor home at a time and keep a close watch on them, other than that you should be fine.
Love your tiles❤
The depth of the nanny state in America is scary. All the steps just to get a prescription filled. I am retired in South East Asia where a doctors prescription (not required) is easy to fill anywhere as long as they are open and you can pay for it. No questions asked unless you are trying to buy lots of drugs that get people high. You can only buy a small amount of those. One thing that shocks Americans is how cheap drugs are here (except aspirin that is hard to find and expensive due to the amount of people with dengue fever). The people in these developing countries can't afford the endless layers of unneeded people that are in everything in America and Europe. I was able to buy Iv-rme-tin over the counter. We were not forced to get vaccinated or punished if we didn't. So I took 6mg every 10 days throughout the covid outbreak and stayed healthy never catching the virus. My 74 year old immune system did the job.
China sets your price
Canada is nanny central. Re iv-me-tn.. still off limits here. You obviously know what many here either don't know or want to believe.. they targeted the west.
Sometimes Motels have small laundrymats in them. Their parking for RV should be good during day.
Ooooh I'm from the UK and I am looking forward to this ! If you see an extra subscriber after you have played it you know who it is 😊 let's go MEXICO !
I have cross the border in to Mexico many times on several boards, no problems. Can not understand your problem.
I don't think I will ever cross the border...Herd too many horror stories...gonna keep watching your videos 💛
Don't live life out of fear. You will miss out on so many beautiful experiences! I have crossed the Mexican border hundreds of times. Driven extensively through Mexico and have never had problem
Believe those stories!
Trust me you’re not missing nothing..All is there is poverty and more poverty..I grew up in poverty and that is something that I don’t want to ever see..My heart breaks for poor ppl ..How can anyone enjoy that
Most stories aren’t true for Baja but we love that you think so. Been here eight years and it’s all good. Best kept secret is living in Baja
@@TheDog_Chef, You don't have to go to Mexico anymore, half of them are living here now. Our government is trying to make our corrupt government equal with Mexico's corrupt government but we just don't have enough Mexicans yet to make that a reality. Never fear though, our government is importing more forced diversity like it or not. It seems a long way to go just to eat Mexican food, I can cook better than most Mexicans anyways.
I felt so bad for you Carolyn. First day too. I was so worried that your rig was going to get hurt in the process. Glad to hear on the live that so far so good. I'm glad you had your friends with you. Helps a lot!!
This has been the wettest winter ever - we have been in a drought but….cool & wet is strange - my wussie Pekingese tip toes to go pottie.🥴
Parts of NY you would come back and the entire thing would be stripped and on blocks.
Thank you
I pray for you. There is no way I would hike into Mexico in RV's.
@@Habanero777 OMG NOOO i don't, CREIS
Hi carolyn i was going to recomend a womrns swimming cap so you didnt pull your hair out. Between propane, medicine, laundry, running on the canal bank,yikes hope it smoothes out for you all ,have a blast!
So glad that you eventually got your RV free. Can't believe how helpful the police were! I've subscribed to Erin and Sarah's channel and look forward to your next adventure. Sending hugs from Scotland to you and Sadie.😊
Wow I am sorry and envious at the same time. Ugh.
Thank goodness, you were with someone.
You seem so much happier being with some people. I was really worried when you were back several videos ago....I think up in NY or somewhere. I think adventures are better shared. Glad you are getting to do this with some other folks. And appreciate you taking us along with you.
In Yuma it's $15 per box!
What about using chewy for the prescription for Sadie?
Honey you can buy prescription you need in Mexico without a prescription, and cheaper.
Hi, I’m new to your channel 😊 I wanted to say that I love your happy disposition and look forward to watching more of your videos
Thank you so much!!
Hope everything goes well. Thanks for sharing.
Very interesting well done video....can't wait to see the next.
One of the Harry Bosch books took place partly b on Mexicali and Calixico.
It's not an adventure until it is ❤
I believe that the rain will freeze instantly to the fill nozzle creating a bit more ice buildup
Wow the wall have fun !!! 😮
Thank you for sharing this! ❤
I suffer from migraines, may I ask what you use?
Stay safe,Carolyn🙏🏻I'm riding with you. Problems? Of course, that's life... unfortunately. Good luck,girl. 🍀
Up s store should be able to print it out, Possibly walmart or the library would
Not complaining. I enjoyed this video. I'd like to offer one suggestion respectfully: less video of the driver and more of the road ahead. The audience is tuned in mainly to see what it looks like in Baja or wherever. I do enjoy you videoing store visits etc.
Looking forward to many more of your videos! Have fun and be safe. 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽
Don,t beat yourself up...its happened twice to me...under Exact conditions...in Skoolie ...but that good 'ol silver lining...got rescued by Wandering Jeepsy (well known Utuber)with Her...Magic... Jeep ,with a Fabulous winch...Plus,we really hit off..Sh,es AMAZING...we stayed in touch for a long time.. SEE,things can always be worse😅😮
The problem with cellphones and driving, Carolyn, is when people decide to drive and input something into their phone. Many people have died and/or been injured in accidents that occur from this behavior.
plenty of room for you to carry two 8ft.2x10 to use and get you out of being stuck or jack up the back fill hole then use branches sticks anything for traction.
And this is why we don't boondock in our classC. We stayed in parks almost the whole time.
Hi, reminds me of the time years ago when we drove from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas & then boarded a ferry with our truck to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. Safe travels. Greetings from Florida.
Just found you. Great video. Wow!
Too many cartels etc. I wouldnt feel safe.
As a healthcare provider, you can walk into any pharmacy in Mexico and buy medication. They are made by the same mfg. The cost is unreal. If you pay $200 in the US, then your cost will be 8 to 12 $'s there. You can even buy chemotherapy over the counter. Unreal the difference.
It never rains in Southern California. It rains on it.
lol. Yes!!!
Have fun and enjoy Mexico will like to join next time if you do it again, safe drive 🙏
Carolyn I can so relate to the ‘issues’ you experience. It’s customer service. Doesn’t exist anymore. Always an excuse, broken, can’t, won’t, out of, etc, etc. Your patience is amazing.
How do u get ur regular mail on the road?
CB radios are much easier to hold bc they're shaped so differently than a thin cell phone. I had one in my rig when I traveled w show horses and they were great to communicate w other drivers about road conditions., speed traps etc. The audio came through the box mounted on my truck, much less hand involvement. And v little visual needed.
Don't drive there at night
You can get that med in Mexico over Theo counter
CB Radios vs Cell Phones.
A CB (Citizen's Band) Radio is audio only. There's no screen to watch.
Most who use cell phones, iPhones in particular, tend to use "Facetime" and whatnot, which is most definitely a distraction from keeping one's eyes on the road.
I'm an OG GenX'r as well and I grew up with my brother being totally into CBs and HAM radios, especially in our family's car. Growing up, my brother was in charge of getting road info from truckers, etc.
But as one who's been in a head-on collision with a distracted driver, I can definitely say there's a big difference between CB use and cell phone use while driving.
Using a cb can be done without looking at the radio. I really don’t want people trying to text and drive.
Glad you are heading into Mexico! We crossed the border into central Mexico early in 2022 and have been traveling/living/working all over the country for over 15 months. The idea has been to check out different locations to see where ultimately we want to put down some temp. roots, rent a casa and apply for residency. We'd store the RV and just use it for winter trips to the beach. Currently we are in Oaxaca for a year to kick off phase 2 of our journey! Good luck in Baja!
Rain means static electricity or lightning. Equals possible explosion. So you just tell the customer, no filling in the rain.
Glad you are going with a group. Have FUN!!!