Built Porsche Tough - Tijuana Mexico Adventures
11-03-2017, 06:10 PM
#151
I only discovered the Porsche life when I was 48. Prior to that, I was getting my kicks on the finest of bicycles, motorcycles, a little civil aviation and big mountain skiing and snowboarding.
Living in Colorado, dual-sport offroad camping and adventure motorcycling is an amazing thing to do to enjoy the mountains. Many people here on Rennlist also play around on two wheels, the multiple paths of vehicular expression go very well together. People would always say to me, "You're going to die. How can you motorcycle alone through Mexico? You're gonna get beheaded!"
Invariably, the nay-sayers were people who had never done these things. They listened to fearmongering crackpots and people with agendas to push. Whenever i was even pulled over to tie cargo down, or to look at a map, make a coffee, whatever, locals would stop and offer assistance. The few times I really needed it, I got genuine care and help, without ulterior motives.
Get back to the US, and car and truck drivers actively want to kill you. Broken down in a blizzard on a dead motorcycle, and zero people offered any assistance. For a motorcyclist, I think the US sucks compared to Mexico, with regard to hostility of other drivers and helpfulness of the population.
I've driven down to Mexico a bunch in my old Jeep Wrangler and Volvo wagon. I have considered taking the Cayman down, and perhaps some day I will. Ripping the Espina del Diablo between Mazatlan and Durango would be epic.
I totally applaud Franko in his approach, and in sharing it with us here. Suerte y disfrutalo.
Living in Colorado, dual-sport offroad camping and adventure motorcycling is an amazing thing to do to enjoy the mountains. Many people here on Rennlist also play around on two wheels, the multiple paths of vehicular expression go very well together. People would always say to me, "You're going to die. How can you motorcycle alone through Mexico? You're gonna get beheaded!"
Invariably, the nay-sayers were people who had never done these things. They listened to fearmongering crackpots and people with agendas to push. Whenever i was even pulled over to tie cargo down, or to look at a map, make a coffee, whatever, locals would stop and offer assistance. The few times I really needed it, I got genuine care and help, without ulterior motives.
Get back to the US, and car and truck drivers actively want to kill you. Broken down in a blizzard on a dead motorcycle, and zero people offered any assistance. For a motorcyclist, I think the US sucks compared to Mexico, with regard to hostility of other drivers and helpfulness of the population.
I've driven down to Mexico a bunch in my old Jeep Wrangler and Volvo wagon. I have considered taking the Cayman down, and perhaps some day I will. Ripping the Espina del Diablo between Mazatlan and Durango would be epic.
I totally applaud Franko in his approach, and in sharing it with us here. Suerte y disfrutalo.
11-03-2017, 07:37 PM
#152
Instructor
I spent a weekend in Rosarito for the Ensenada-Rosarito bike ride. Beautiful country down there. The thief who burglarized us in the middle of the night was polite enough not to wake us. Luckily we drove down there in a beater van so we were able to get back home.
11-04-2017, 07:31 AM
#153
Racer
What an excellent thread. So great to see the OP enjoying life in a beautiful country. It's disappointing how the US media has so many people brainwashed about how dangerous it is in Mexico. I worked in Mexico for 10 years. Never any issues and never felt unsafe. The happiest most loyal people I've ever met. It all comes down to where you go. There are many cities in the US where I've felt very unsafe.
Baja, California is gorgeous. Hwy 1 is an amazing drive as some of the OPs pictures show. OP, if you haven't tried this yet, head down to the wine country region of Ensenada. Gorgeous views of the ocean, mountains, and wine.
Baja, California is gorgeous. Hwy 1 is an amazing drive as some of the OPs pictures show. OP, if you haven't tried this yet, head down to the wine country region of Ensenada. Gorgeous views of the ocean, mountains, and wine.
11-04-2017, 09:10 AM
#154
Burning Brakes
03-12-2018, 05:35 PM
#156
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
How's it going. Everyone should check out Rosarito this summer!
03-12-2018, 05:38 PM
#157
Race Director
Originally Posted by Franko T
How's it going. Everyone should check out Rosarito this summer!
Franko!! Where do you find yourself these days? Still have a little hottie south of the border?
03-13-2018, 03:17 AM
#162
This thread is awesome. Props to O/P for living life. And LMAO at all the sheltered “white-panic” here, trying to belittle and wag fingers at him for doing so. Let him do his thing! It may not be within my comfort zones either, but sounds like one of his days are more exciting than a years worth of some members here. I’m sure he understands potential repercussions, and has considered it worth it.
I also find it funny when people who lack actual experience in hostile situations assume they’re invincible because they own a bigger “stick.” I have a friend who’s a nut when it comes to weoponry and face to face encounters. Travels with a car full of firearms of various types, bats, you name it. He watched his own friend get shot in the head. Been in countless face to face fights, violently hurt people who’ve “challenged” him. Pretty much all the cliches that ‘Muricans consider “tough and weathered.”
One time he got into it with a guy in another car (oh, road rage is a regular occurrence for him), and before he could think, he was pepper sprayed (the guy sprayed right into his window) rendering him completely and utterly incapacitated. He said it was the worst pain he’s ever felt, as he couldn’t breath until someone in a nearby house dumped milk all over him. I know you all like to think of yourself as living Rambo’s, but anyone who makes “pepper spray” jokes clearly hasn’t been hit with any.
Still waiting on Mexico to send the check.
I also find it funny when people who lack actual experience in hostile situations assume they’re invincible because they own a bigger “stick.” I have a friend who’s a nut when it comes to weoponry and face to face encounters. Travels with a car full of firearms of various types, bats, you name it. He watched his own friend get shot in the head. Been in countless face to face fights, violently hurt people who’ve “challenged” him. Pretty much all the cliches that ‘Muricans consider “tough and weathered.”
One time he got into it with a guy in another car (oh, road rage is a regular occurrence for him), and before he could think, he was pepper sprayed (the guy sprayed right into his window) rendering him completely and utterly incapacitated. He said it was the worst pain he’s ever felt, as he couldn’t breath until someone in a nearby house dumped milk all over him. I know you all like to think of yourself as living Rambo’s, but anyone who makes “pepper spray” jokes clearly hasn’t been hit with any.
Still waiting on Mexico to send the check.
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uphoto (06-04-2021)
03-13-2018, 09:29 PM
#163
Hold Ups
I went to Mexico and got stopped twice in a single week for shake downs in the middle of the day. We were driving an economy rental car with a bunch of other middle aged guys. Also in the period of a week I had had 2 automatic weapons pointed at me while stone sober doing nothing wrong. Good luck dude, I hope you have better luck than me. Never again.
OMG, STG please don't put this nonsense
Their not attacking people driving around around. This isn't Africa.
You are not living in that much safer place than Mexico: #45 usa vs #41 Mexico Crime rate. We are not living in Europe, where people actually are civilized.
http://www.nationmaster.com/country-...e/Crime-levels
Look for trouble, you will find it ANYWHERE, but they are not Hi-jacking tourists left and right.
Their not attacking people driving around around. This isn't Africa.
You are not living in that much safer place than Mexico: #45 usa vs #41 Mexico Crime rate. We are not living in Europe, where people actually are civilized.
http://www.nationmaster.com/country-...e/Crime-levels
Look for trouble, you will find it ANYWHERE, but they are not Hi-jacking tourists left and right.
03-13-2018, 10:27 PM
#164
Rennlist Member
This thread is awesome. Props to O/P for living life. And LMAO at all the sheltered “white-panic” here, trying to belittle and wag fingers at him for doing so. Let him do his thing! It may not be within my comfort zones either, but sounds like one of his days are more exciting than a years worth of some members here. I’m sure he understands potential repercussions, and has considered it worth it.
I also find it funny when people who lack actual experience in hostile situations assume they’re invincible because they own a bigger “stick.” I have a friend who’s a nut when it comes to weoponry and face to face encounters. Travels with a car full of firearms of various types, bats, you name it. He watched his own friend get shot in the head. Been in countless face to face fights, violently hurt people who’ve “challenged” him. Pretty much all the cliches that ‘Muricans consider “tough and weathered.”
One time he got into it with a guy in another car (oh, road rage is a regular occurrence for him), and before he could think, he was pepper sprayed (the guy sprayed right into his window) rendering him completely and utterly incapacitated. He said it was the worst pain he’s ever felt, as he couldn’t breath until someone in a nearby house dumped milk all over him. I know you all like to think of yourself as living Rambo’s, but anyone who makes “pepper spray” jokes clearly hasn’t been hit with any.
Still waiting on Mexico to send the check.
I also find it funny when people who lack actual experience in hostile situations assume they’re invincible because they own a bigger “stick.” I have a friend who’s a nut when it comes to weoponry and face to face encounters. Travels with a car full of firearms of various types, bats, you name it. He watched his own friend get shot in the head. Been in countless face to face fights, violently hurt people who’ve “challenged” him. Pretty much all the cliches that ‘Muricans consider “tough and weathered.”
One time he got into it with a guy in another car (oh, road rage is a regular occurrence for him), and before he could think, he was pepper sprayed (the guy sprayed right into his window) rendering him completely and utterly incapacitated. He said it was the worst pain he’s ever felt, as he couldn’t breath until someone in a nearby house dumped milk all over him. I know you all like to think of yourself as living Rambo’s, but anyone who makes “pepper spray” jokes clearly hasn’t been hit with any.
Still waiting on Mexico to send the check.
Personally, I think a lot of folks could benefit from getting outside their comfort zone - speaking from personal experience it builds character, perspective, and resilience. But, hey, to each their own.
cheers!
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Guards_Red_991 (06-04-2021)
03-13-2018, 11:06 PM
#165
Having spent a good part of my life in the garden spots of the world, all I can say is: AMEN - the bigger stick isn't always gonna help you - and you have to learn to be smart about when to play dumb and/or ignore it. I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything, but I'm glad it was before I had kids. Anyone that doubts the world is a hard place (even inside the border) is just wrong. That said, as with anything, the risks are manageable, but you have to be aware of them to manage them.
Personally, I think a lot of folks could benefit from getting outside their comfort zone - speaking from personal experience it builds character, perspective, and resilience. But, hey, to each their own.
cheers!
Personally, I think a lot of folks could benefit from getting outside their comfort zone - speaking from personal experience it builds character, perspective, and resilience. But, hey, to each their own.
cheers!