Todos Tortugueros, A.C. Recycling Program On Holiday - The recycling program will shut down until mid-October to re-group and find a larger space. I’d like to thank everyone who brought material to us and supported the center with donations. It would not have been possible without the help of volunteers, Zandra, MaryAnn, Sam, Tallulah, Serena, Sylvia, Silvio and the children from our summer environmental education program. Please don’t throw away your recyclable material, we will re-open. SINADES, A.C. in cooperation with Sueño Tropical have emptied their recycling center in Pescadero and asked that we not bring any more material until after the rainy season.
Todos Tortugueros, A.C. is planning an intensive education program in the primary school Meliton Albañez and the Internado that will tie turtle conservation to recycling. The program is based on SEMARNAT’s “escuela limpia” recycling program and will involve over 600 children in recycling at school and at home. Donations are needed to implement this much needed program. Patricia Baum, Todos Tortugueros, A.C. - Patricia Baum, teampaty1[-at-]hotmail.com, www.todostortugueros.org, 612 145-0882
Transportation Dispute Affects Tourists in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur (Courtesy, Baja Pony Express)
U.S. Consulate General Tijuana, Mexico
WARDEN MESSAGE
August 5, 2008
The Consulate General in Tijuana is providing this notice to U.S. citizens in the area to ensure that they are aware of a potential for ground travel disruption and extended travel times in and around San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur.
The Consulate General has received reports that taxi drivers have tried to prevent tour vans from transporting American tourists to and from resorts in the Cabo San Lucas area. Taxi drivers and tour van drivers are engaged in a longstanding dispute over which group has the right to transport passengers on state, local, and federal roads. In recent incidents, taxi drivers have forced tour vans and busses to stop and disembark their passengers, who must then seek alternate transportation.
The governor of Baja California Sur asked for support from federal authorities, and approximately 250 federal police were deployed to prevent an interruption of travel services at hotels and van services.
U.S. citizens living or traveling in Mexico for more than one day are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy or nearest U.S. Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Mexico. U.S. citizens without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy or nearest U.S. Consulate. By registering, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy or consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
The nearest consular section serving San Jose del Cabo is the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana (Avenida Tapachula 96, Col. Hipodromo; telephone (52) (664) 622-7400). In addition, there is a U.S. Consular Agency to provide emergency citizen services in Cabo San Lucas (Blvd. Marina Local C-4, Plaza Nautica, Col. Centro; telephone (52) (624) 143-3566).
To contact U.S. Consulate General Tijuana - Call (52) (624) 622-74-00
To contact the U.S. Consular Agency in Cabo San Lucas -Call (52) (624) 142-35-66
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Mexicana Airlines - Just in case you missed the notice in the Gringo Gazette...Mexicana Airlines has cancelled their flights from Cabo to Sacramento for the months of September and October, so if you're holding a ticket you need to contact Mexicana so they can reroute you. I had to call them...they didn't contact me. Sylvia - , cigar00[-at-]hotmail.com, 612-142-8249, Pescadero
Absentee Ballots - Vote from Abroad (dot) org has made it very easy for getting the November Ballot. All you need is a PC and a printer. Suggest you do this pretty soon, IF you care to vote. - Jan, jans[-at-]ilovetodossantos.com, www.VoteFromAbroad.org, Todos Santos
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Driving From Pescadero All The Way To Mexico City, Need A Ride?..email Me - I am driving to mexico city and stopping in beautiful Mazatlan, Nayarit, Jalisco (Guadalajara and Tequila), and Michoacan (Morelia). Send me an email if u r interested in coming. I am taking the ferry with my car someday between aug 13th and 18th. Regards - Antonio Mendez, rmenendez99[-at-]hotmail.com, 612 1524053, Pescadero
Looking For Someone With A Truck Or Trailer Heading South - Is anyone coming down from or through LA or Las Vegas with some extra space in your trailer or truck? We have a few things (furniture/boxes) that need transporting and we'd be happy to chip in for your fuel for the trip if you can bring our "stuff" with you. It can be now or within the next month and we'd prefer an enclosed trailer, but it's definitely not necessary. Call or email David or Janel at 624.137.0686 (cell) or david.a.marvin[-at-]gmail.com or 624.175.9102(cell) or janel91436[-at-]aol.com Muchos Gracias!!! - Janel Faraci, janel91436[-at-]aol.com, 624.175.9102, Los Barriles
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Tuesday Movie Night At Buena Vida - This Tuesday we will be showing "Bottle Rocket" The sweet oddball gem, which marked the acting debuts of Owen and Luke Wilson, also introduced the world to the quirky directorial vision of Wes Anderson. It is an offbeat comedy about average to less than average guys trying to become criminals. It did very well in Sundance and is one of our favorite movies. If you haven't seen it you must see it. If you have seen it then come see it again We will open at 6:00pm for dinner service and start the movie around sundown which is around 8:30. If you have any question please give me a call. - Jessie Rutowski, Jessie Rutowski, 6121343100, Todos Santos
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2004 Chevy Crew Cab Diesel Truck For Sale - 2004 CHEVY Crew Cab Dually 6.6 DURAMAX DIESEL truck, automatic with Allison transmission, only 17K miles - like new inside and out!!! Every bell and whistle - all power - windows, doors, seats, etc. Aluminum wheels, SS bumpers, tow hitch and wiring. Great diesel truck for Baja at price that is wayyyy below what it should be!!! Asking $18K or best offer. Call or email Janel at 624.175.9102 (cell) or janel91436[-at-]aol.com - Janel Faraci, janel91436[-at-]aol.com, 624.175.9102, Los Barriles
20 Ft. Skipjack For Sale - 20 FT. SKIPJACK - Deal of the Century!!! Bought a new boat - this one is lonely and needs a loving new home. Every bell and whistle available - outriggers, bimini top, radar/depth finder, VHF radio, 50-gallon gas capacity, stereo w/ CD player and amps, custom tackle center, salt water washdown, cuddy cabin. All this plus a Trail Right double axle trailer - what more could you ask for!!!! Asking $8500K coconuts - bring any reasonable offer. Call or email JANEL at 624.137.0686 (cell) or janel91436[-at-]aol.com. (May come with hubby if not sold soon......:-) - Janel Faraci, janel91436[-at-]aol.com, 624.175.9102, Los Barriles
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Drawing Classes Continue - -- each Thursday from 9:00-10:30. Each class is specific, so you can join us any week. All that is needed is a suspicion of talent, a desire to learn and to share a fun morning. E-mail or call for information. - Tori Sepulveda, oscarntori[-at-]yahoo.com, 612-118-1192, Todos Santos
Dig/Dive/Plunge Into The Mysteries - In the Seeds Of Civilization novels, a Seattle aerospace engineer
and his team of amateur investigators follow a trail of strange artifacts in a search of the truth about the age and
origin of Earth’s earliest civilizations. Each new investigation reveals clues that are truly “out of this world!”
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