Looking to cross the border in early October

tplife wrote:
Good luck to you! We live on the border in California and quit crossing over a decade ago. Our Baja 1000 crewfriends lost their rigs, gear and everything but the clothes they were wearing. Over 3200 deaths in 2013 alone, and that's only counting adults. We love Mexico but value our lives more. I was a homeowner in Peru in the late '80s and already know how these folks operate - innocent victims aren't a concern. Living dangerously is not my idea of fun.

Fact free for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As I have said before, this is an international forum. Many Europeans are interested in travel in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and South America. So when there is misinformation, it scares people off.

So let's suppose I start a thread about the dangers of rving in California; murders in 2012 were 1600, car thefts near 50,000 and wackos killing people in theaters, schools, and shopping malls. Sounds correct, but is it fair? Do these things affect rvers in California? Probably not and if so in a very, very small percentage.

We know crime is a problem everywhere, like the 15,000 murders in the U.S. last year not to mention the kidnapping of children and women, murder sprees in public places and the fact that there are almost as many weapons as citizens. Imagine if I have never been to the U.S. and have just read that? No way am I going. Believe me, the U.S. needs tourism, and bad, to shore up its failing economy.

Well, the good thing is, Mexico's economy is doing extremely well but we still don't need people dwelling on the negative, now do we? Especially if we have no proof to back up our claims.

Oh, please, not again.!!

Good luck to you! We live on the border in California and quit crossing over a decade ago. Our Baja 1000 crewfriends lost their rigs, gear and everything but the clothes they were wearing. Over 3200 deaths in 2013 alone, and that's only counting adults. We love Mexico but value our lives more. I was a homeowner in Peru in the late '80s and already know how these folks operate - innocent victims aren't a concern. Living dangerously is not my idea of fun.

When you post these statements it would be greatly appreciated if you would also post the factual reliable sources where this information can be found. We have been visiting Mexico for 40 years and in recent years have spent every winter traveling in Mexico and have not heard about these incidents. Yes, the drug smugglers are at war and are killing each other but this is criminals killing criminals and has nothing to do with tourists. Can you please post where facts about tourists involved incidents can be found. Thank you.

tplife wrote:
Good luck to you! We live on the border in California and quit crossing over a decade ago. Our Baja 1000 crewfriends lost their rigs, gear and everything but the clothes they were wearing. Over 3200 deaths in 2013 alone, and that's only counting adults. We love Mexico but value our lives more. I was a homeowner in Peru in the late '80s and already know how these folks operate - innocent victims aren't a concern. Living dangerously is not my idea of fun.

I don't want this thread to get closed, but your post interests me. What does the number 3200 represent? State of Baja Norte, all of Mexico? Also the Baja crew that lost their rigs.
Thanks

Good luck to you! We live on the border in California and quit crossing over a decade ago. Our Baja 1000 crewfriends lost their rigs, gear and everything but the clothes they were wearing. Over 3200 deaths in 2013 alone, and that's only counting adults. We love Mexico but value our lives more. I was a homeowner in Peru in the late '80s and already know how these folks operate - innocent victims aren't a concern. Living dangerously is not my idea of fun.

We'll probably be several weeks behind you if you get delayed. We crossed there at the end of October last year. Feel free to PM us if you like as departure date approaches. We usually leave home around the 15th of October.

See our blog for last years adventures. (Link in our profile)