Dear lazywebs

[inbhirnis]

(To borrow a phrase from cpratt):

I've got a couple of my Scottish Trek friends are coming out to visit at the end of the month. They've expressed an interest in crossing over into Mexico. Apart from a road trip with a friend halfway down the Baja peninsula about 18 years ago, I've taken the trolley down to Tijuana and walked over a couple of times. Last time, I was with my sister and (blonde, well developed) teenage niece, and, well, it was uncomfortable for them.

Does anyone have a suggestion for an easy trip across the border that isn't quite so grimy/misses the grime? Should I investigate taking my car over in order to go further south than TJ? Is it worth driving out to Tecate or Mexicali or somewhere instead?

Talking of having a lovely Mexican experience, I was thrilled to finally meet my LJ friend estudioso on Friday. Too brief a visit, unfortunately. He is as charming as you'd imagine!

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[cpratt.livejournal.com]

Or, rather, jwz (to give credit where credit is due!).

What you want is a Tecate brewery visit (closed Sundays). Parking is $5 in Tecate, CA and it's a short walk into town and on to the brewery.

[inbhirnis.livejournal.com]

When I did my trip down the peninsula, we actually crossed at Tecate, and I remember it looked OK.

Anything of note to walk to, other than the brewery?

[cpratt.livejournal.com]

The town square is pleasant, there's a crafts market on the way, supermarkets, good food (either Mexican or Chinese), plus some 7-11 type things around for a quick drink and a snack.

You could go hog wild, buy insurance, and drive down to Mexican wine country, eat at Laja, that kind of thing, but that's much more of a production number!

[estudioso.livejournal.com]

You know guys, whilst you are in Tecate, I'd recommend to bring the car into Mexico and drive the Rumorosa part of the Tijuana-Mexicali highway. There are several observation points that take your breath away.

[inbhirnis.livejournal.com]

Hmm - I'll check into the insurance and see if that's possible - thanks!