Visiting with mt brother and his wife, and decompressing from the stress of too much sun, sand, and surf for several days at La Penita. Met some nice RV people there, and now am looking for a place in Ajijic to use as a base for further Mexican explorations.

I spent 16 weeks backpacking around the Yucatan and Belize, and want to see if I can have as much fun in my AWD motorhome.

To be continued ....
LAZ 1
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Good Luck Laz 1, with your travels and in your quest to find a female adventurer

I don't know why folk on here became so upset about your first post, after all, this is the "Travellers Seeking Travellers" thread.
Someone looking for a golfing partner would go to a Golf Club.
Someone looking for a dance partner would go to a Dance.
So what is a traveller meant to do? stand in a Travel Agency shop....? no, they come to one of the greatest travel forums created... The HUBB

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Elaine

Striving to live the ordinary life in a non ordinary way

PHEONIX,

In the Caribbean there is a saying "May we no longer be strangers." Phoenix, not all comments regarding LAZ 1 first post were negative. I posted that he and his HUBB discovered travel mate were invited to spend a few days at our ranch house Airbnb for no charge:

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1442948...s=0&s=87O03Dut

LAZ 1 did find a beautiful young woman via the HUBB and took me up on my offer. After a few days they departed smiling and happy.

Sometimes it is better to note the good, the successful instead of referring to those who do not.

xfiltrate

I was thinking the same thing! lol

This thread made for a good laugh. Thank you

I think you need to look for the women in Central America. Sign up for some Spanish lessons in Guatemala and you will be set.

Age difference is not nearly as big of a deal to Latin women.

Another good strategy would be combing the beach bars on the way. Try Acapulco and Puerto Escondido.

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http://www.journeyrider.net Latin America blog (07-8)

I originally planned to spend this Winter in the Baja, in my AWD MICRO MOTORHOME, that I built up specifically for the trip. After doing the BAJA on a KLR 650, AND half way back up again
( returning my buddy's BMW DAKAR after he broke his leg and flew back )
I kept saying to myself ...
"It would be great to return to the Baja in an off road capable camper and visit some of those remote and almost inaccessible beaches".

So the original plan was to drive from Vancouver Island in my custom built AWD 99 SAFARI Micro Motorhome, with an inflatable boat carried along, park at various beach access points, and explore the inside coast of the BAJA with a combination of AWD and boat.

Much as I have previously enjoyed adventure touring on various motorcycles, these LONG TERM plans are better met by an AWD MICRO MOTORHOME. I am carrying along my 75 lb German Shepherd, a THICK/COMFY foam mattress, food for a month or two, and most critical in the BAJA, SUFFICIENT WATER. All this enclosed in a sturdy, weatherproof, secure, go almost anywhere, hard shell.

But a PLAN is what you have BEFORE the rubber hits the road.
An ADVENTURE is what really happens along the way ...
and as we all know, adventures are full of unexpected surprises and sometimes even SERENDIPITY.

My brother and his wife have spent nearly a decade roaming around Mexico in their old, semi camperized Toyota Previa, looking for the perfect place to retire. Two years ago they decided that perfect place was AJIJIC, JALISCO, on the shore of Mexico's biggest lake, Chapala. And on a visit back to Canada a few months ago, they invited me to visit with them for Xmas.

This whole trip that started out as a SIMPLE Winter in the BAJA, has turned into a pin ball machine type of SERENDIPITOUS ADVENTURE, that defies all plannig. Instead of my usual simple path straight South along the West Coast, I ended up driving through seven different mid-West states getting here to Ajijic. With various stops and various ADVENTURES along the way. But now that I am here in AJIJIC, BAJA is on the back burner. I may ( or may not) ferry over to the Baja on my way back to Canada in the Spring ...
That is, IF I go back!

Most of my wandering has been looking for "adventures", and a new and ?better? place to enjoy life.

Well, I may just have found my final resting place. I have leased a beautuful Casita in Ajijic for minimum 3 months, with an option to extend for 6 months or ...?permanently? The new updated, revised, "plan" is to use Ajijic as the base for further explorations of both the East and West coasts of Mexico, with Belize and Costa Rica as options. I have ex-pat Canuck friends living in a few places on the West coast, so absolutely MUST spend some time visiting them. And I have fond memories of 16 weeks spent wandering around the Yucatan and Beluze with just a backpack, and a big wad of US $$$. I came back from that trip broke, but with the best sun tan and adventure stories ...
EVER!
And I MUST see how much has changed, and if the Yucatan is still as MAGIC.

SO,
any H/U travellers passing through Ajijic, are cordially invited to contact me for a visit.
We can share tall tales about our journeys along the roads less travelled.
LARRY Z
AKA LAZ 1
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Laz 1,

Ride hard ride free! If we tire of the snow - 6 inches so far this afternoon/evening, we may take you up on your offer. Meanwhile, any Hubbers riding through Flagstaff, Arizona are welcome to overnight at our ranch.

It is interesting how a little hospitality elicits more hospitality. Que Suerte!

xfiltrate

Hi Laz,

I think this is brilliant. Best of luck with finding your travelling friend - I am huge believer in if you don't ask, then you won't receive!

To the nay-sayers, as a travelling woman this is definitely the sort of Ad I would respond to and yes I would just get up & go with a stranger (after an initial meeting and a chat over coffee re. expectations etc..). What it sounds like is Laz is looking for a woman who is wise enough & strong enough to stand her ground and take care of her own.

Laz, what an exciting adventure you have planned!!! If I wasn't already settled into my own wintery escapade I would have been keen to hear more.

All the best,

TM

For all those H/U posters who seem to be attempting to limit my relationship possibilities to fit into their own narrow personal limitations...

TO you I say ..
"Those who dare win!
AND
"Fortune favors the brave".

Apparently,
There are indeed women out there who are independent, intelligent, adventurous, and even ... dare we say it ...
BOLD!!

Bold enough to answer my add, here and on other sites.
Last count, more than 80 replied, and some of the ones I met were OUTSTANDING!!

As in;
- A certified Kayak guide who owns and operates a kayak touring company, taking groups out for several days at a time into remote wilderness areas.

- A bicycle tourist, who has done long term cross country trips, living for days at a time out of her panniers.

- An Adventuress who has overlanded Africa in a Land Rover, climbed Kilamanjaro, kayaked in the Nile, and toured Thailand. She is currently prepping to tour Mexico on her BMW GS650,
AND,
She will soon be stopping by Ajijic to share some of her travel time with me. This one has a Les Bauer custom .45 Govt model, and says she knows how to use it.

Is that " bold enough" ??
(;-{)

It is time for some of you old fashioned men ( perhaps raised in a different/ male dominated culture ... aka ? macho?), to realize that there are many modern REAL women, who are not afraid, insecure, submissive, or dependent.

REAL women have careers in law enforcement, fire control, as EMTs, in the military, and even as corporate CEO'S. These MODERN women do not let small minded male definitions of their roles, or outdated traditions,, define them.

The problem is not the RARITY of these type of women ...they ARE out there ... and some of these gems ARE looking for a worthy mate.

The problem for some men, is convincing such women that you CAN keep up with them.
(;-{)
LAZ 1

When Laz1 says 'attractive' perhaps his understanding of the term is different to everyone elses. Does he really mean 'not a feckin walking beast of a woman'?

At 68 years of age, after two wives, several long term girl friends, and way too many one night stands, my definition of "ATTRACTIVE" has certainly evolved and matured from my earlier years.

These days I rate "attractive" on much more than merely physical.

Intelligence?
Independence?
Self Confidence?
Adventurous?
Affectionate?
Compatible life styles?
Capable?
Dangerous?
Delicious?
Delightfully Demented?

But of course,
the spark that ignites the flame is almost always PHYSICAL. That initial spark becomes less and less important as time goes by and the relationship matures. Those of us older folks who have had healthy long term loving relationships know this simple fact.

Something the youger crowd too often has to learn the hard way.

BTDT
(;'{)
LAZ 1

What about hubbers driving a big(gish) motorhome?

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Click here for Travel Photos & Travel Map

YOU BET, we are just now promoting the ranch to Hollywood, and as you will see from our ad in Creative Handbook we offer RV parking with electric, men and women's facilities. etc etc etc. RVs are welcome ANYTIME, did I say anytime - caution in the evenings and at night, it gets pretty wild, especially in and out of the outdoor hot tub. The in or the out depends on the weather.

Tony Lee -I can't wait to sit with you at the infamous Spy Bar in our Noble Barn and hear about your travels.

FYI ranch is actually in Arizona, but, I think because of too much sex before marriage and the use of illegal drugs, the creative Industry handbook folks think Arizona is a suburb of Los Angeles.

RANCHO LOS ROSALES, Ranches & Farms in California

We also offer the Ranch House as an Airbnb - free to Hubbers who give ample notice and on dates we are not booked.

Go here to check calendar for ranch house : https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14429482

xfiltrate

My Mexcan SNOWBIRD SERENDIPITY SURPRISE Winter in Mexico is almost over. Almost time to head back to Vancouver Iskand for the fantastic Summer weather there.
I will be heading North in May, still driving my 99 AWD SAFARI VAN MICRO MOTORHOME CONVERSION.

AND,
I am planning to attend the Overlanding Expo West event near Flagstaff, Az, May 12 - 14.
Should be a great place to check out other people's "OVERLAND" rigs, and pick up ideas for my next build.

Anyone else planning to attend?
LAZ 1
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LAZ 1, Pleased your stay in Mexico was good. We were at Kino Bay 5 months last year. Found the pace a little toooo slooooo.

Just talked it over with xfiltrate and you are always welcome to park your safari rig at Rancho Los Rosales. Might liven up your life. We enjoyed your company and the company of your woman friend last visit. This visit, there may, or may not be more overlanders at the ranch, I put out an invitation for women attending the Overland Expo here in Flagstaff, on Woman's Topics to stay at the ranch.

The Overland Expo is at Ft. Tuthill Park this year, about 12 miles from the ranch.
The Expo - https://www.overlandexpo.com/west/ is May 12-14, 2017.

It will be great to see you again. - Elisa
rosa del desierto

Elisa,
Thanks for your kind invitation.
I was planning to park on site while attending the Overland Expo, but of course will be glad to spend some time at your beautuful ranch, and catch up with you and Xfiltrate. Not sure exactly of the timing, but will definitely make some thing work.

Cynthia was delayed on the take off of her Southern Motorcycle ramble, but she tells me she will be leaving Tucson soon. Hopefully she will be visiting me in Ajijic before I leave at the end of April.

I was very grateful for my Snobird Winter of doing NOTHING!

I have a big construction job lined up back on Vancouver Island, so my upcoming Summer will be mostly about WORK. But hoping for another lazy Winter in Mexico.
My definition of the ideal life style ...
Make $$$ in Canada in the Summers, and spend it in Mexico in the Winters.
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