Mexicali

[QUOTE=Tempe Jon; 1191705]Does anyone know from past experience if Mexicali is good to go to on labor day weekend? Is it overcrowded with other mongers so the prices go really high? I am thinking about going this weekend to either Mexicali or to Los Algodones. If anyone was to tag along contact me. I live in the Phoenix, Az area so if you live there or somewhere in between there and Mexicali let me know and I can pick you up and we can split the cost of gasoline.

Jon[/QUOTE]Having lived in Mexicali for several years until a couple of years ago, I believe that I can answer your questions. On Labor Day weekend, a lot of gringos pass through Mexicali on there way to San Felipe. A few stop to monger a bit on their way down or on their way home, but not enough to effect the overall monger / chica ratio. The problem is the the heat. You are probably used to it because you live in Arizona but this last Saturday it was 59 degrees celcius (138. 2 farenheit) in Mexicali. Also if you want to come back to USA on Monday be prepared for a 3 or 4 hour wait to cross the border because of the gringos going home from San Felipe. It is better to go home on Sunday or wait until Tuesday.

I am thinking about going to Mexicali this weekend but am not sure yet. I will let you know.

[QUOTE=Joe Arturo;1191836]this last Saturday it was 59 degrees celcius (138. 2 farenheit) in Mexicali.[/QUOTE]Is that a typo? The hotest temperature ever recorded on the planet Earth occurred September 13, 1922 in Libya and it was 57. 8 degrees Celsius (136 degrees Fahrenheidt). I would have thought if they had broken the world record it would have made a lot more news. Is that a typo? The hottest I have seen Phoenix is 118 degrees Fahrenheidt so that would be hot to me too. You are right though in that I can probably handle it better. If you will be there let me know. Anyone else can let me know too.

[QUOTE=Tempe Jon;1191860]Is that a typo? The hotest temperature ever recorded on the planet Earth occurred September 13, 1922 in Libya and it was 57. 8 degrees Celsius (136 degrees Fahrenheidt). I would have thought if they had broken the world record it would have made a lot more news. Is that a typo? The hottest I have seen Phoenix is 118 degrees Fahrenheidt so that would be hot to me too. You are right though in that I can probably handle it better. If you will be there let me know. Anyone else can let me know too.[/QUOTE]All I know is that the thermometers all over town said 59. But air conditioning is wonderful!

[QUOTE=Joe Arturo;1191864]All I know is that the thermometers all over town said 59. But air conditioning is wonderful![/QUOTE]The hottest it has been this year is 115.

I am thinking about trying to find a chica for an all nighter and I was wondering if anyone knew of a hotel that has like a little safe or some other arrangement to put money or other valuables is for when you bring the girl to the room for the night. What do other people do to keep their stuff safe?

[QUOTE=Tempe Jon;1192223]I am thinking about trying to find a chica for an all nighter and I was wondering if anyone knew of a hotel that has like a little safe or some other arrangement to put money or other valuables is for when you bring the girl to the room for the night. What do other people do to keep their stuff safe?[/QUOTE]Hotel Del Norte right off the bridge (best hotel in town) has safes in the management office. You should look into some security products. Try corporate travel safety dot com.

Another monger from the Los Algodones forum (Granjefe) and I are going to go to Los Algodones on Friday and spend the night there and then go to Mexicali and spend Saturday night there. Anyone else that lives in the Phoenix area or somewhere in between that wants to go let me know and we can split some gas money. Happy mongering!

Hey Jon. You're more rugged than me, going in this heat. I'll be out there in about three weeks when it cools off some. Have fun this weekend and say hi to Pedro for me!

[quote=joe arturo; 1191836]having lived in mexicali for several years until a couple of years ago, i believe that i can answer your questions. On labor day weekend, a lot of gringos pass through mexicali on there way to san felipe. A few stop to monger a bit on their way down or on their way home, but not enough to effect the overall monger / chica ratio. The problem is the the heat. You are probably used to it because you live in arizona but this last saturday it was 59 degrees celcius (138. 2 farenheit) in mexicali. Also if you want to come back to usa on monday be prepared for a 3 or 4 hour wait to cross the border because of the gringos going home from san felipe. It is better to go home on sunday or wait until tuesday.

I am thinking about going to mexicali this weekend but am not sure yet. I will let you know.[/quote]If you gents would have a sentri trusted traveler passport your wait time would probably be 15 minutes.

[QUOTE=Apache;1192821]Hey Jon. You're more rugged than me, going in this heat. I'll be out there in about three weeks when it cools off some. Have fun this weekend and say hi to Pedro for me![/QUOTE]I live in the Phoenix, Arizona area. It was 109 degrees here today. Arizonans don't think it is hot until it hits about 115. Granjefe is from Yuma which is even hotter than Phoenix. To us 110 degrees is a good day to have a stroll. LOL

[QUOTE=Tempe Jon;1192854]I live in the Phoenix, Arizona area. It was 109 degrees here today. Arizonans don't think it is hot until it hits about 115. Granjefe is from Yuma which is even hotter than Phoenix. To us 110 degrees is a good day to have a stroll. LOL[/QUOTE]. ..enjoy your stroll then and don't forget to favor the rest of us with a good TR.

Was in Mexicali last night. The original La Mosca next to El Nido has a new owner and has changed the name to Suite 69. The other La Mosca next to Miau Miau is still La Mosca!

On Saturday night I was crossing back into Calexico at the downtown port. After waiting for about 50 minutes I stopped at the inspection booth and handed the inspector my passport card. He asked if I was bringing anything back and I answered no. He then asked what was the purpose of my visit to Mexico and I answered 'visiting friends'. He then asked what was my friends name to which I replied ' that is none of your business'. At that point I was told to get out of my vehicle and was handcuffed for being 'not compliant' and was taken into the office. I was detained for about 25 minutes and then released. I have crossed this border for more than 35 years and have never had a problem, and I have been to secondary many times and nothing has ever been found in any of my vehicles. When is it their business who I visit? The only questions that I would consider valid are what was the purpose of your visit, how long you were in the country, am I bringing anything back, and what is my citizenship. I feel that if the inspector didn't like my answers, then send me to secondary. I feel being handcuffed was just a power trip on the inspectors part. The irony of this situation is I still didn't tell them the name of my friends. Perhaps next time I will just answer with 'Jose Garcia' because I still consider it none on their business. Only after I was handcuffed did I tell the inspector that he was an A- and that it was still none of his F- business who I was visiting. But I did tell him to "HAVE A NICE DAY"

[QUOTE=Darrrrr;1193993]On Saturday night I was crossing back into Calexico at the downtown port. After waiting for about 50 minutes I stopped at the inspection booth and handed the inspector my passport card. He asked if I was bringing anything back and I answered no. He then asked what was the purpose of my visit to Mexico and I answered 'visiting friends'. He then asked what was my friends name to which I replied ' that is none of your business'. At that point I was told to get out of my vehicle and was handcuffed for being 'not compliant' and was taken into the office. I was detained for about 25 minutes and then released. I have crossed this border for more than 35 years and have never had a problem, and I have been to secondary many times and nothing has ever been found in any of my vehicles. When is it their business who I visit? The only questions that I would consider valid are what was the purpose of your visit, how long you were in the country, am I bringing anything back, and what is my citizenship. I feel that if the inspector didn't like my answers, then send me to secondary. I feel being handcuffed was just a power trip on the inspectors part. The irony of this situation is I still didn't tell them the name of my friends. Perhaps next time I will just answer with 'Jose Garcia' because I still consider it none on their business. Only after I was handcuffed did I tell the inspector that he was an A- and that it was still none of his F- business who I was visiting. But I did tell him to "HAVE A NICE DAY"[/QUOTE]I always tell them that I visited Mexico to have fun with the women of Mexicali. They usually smile. And when they ask if I am bringing anything back from Mexico I tell them "Lots of great memories". If I were you, I would file a complaint. Did you get the idiot's name?

[QUOTE=Joe Arturo;1194244]I always tell them that I visited Mexico to have fun with the women of Mexicali. They usually smile. And when they ask if I am bringing anything back from Mexico I tell them "Lots of great memories". If I were you, I would file a complaint. Did you get the idiot's name?[/QUOTE]I did file a complaint, and yes I have his name and the supervisors name. I asked the supervisor if he thought that maybe the guy might need a little more training beacuse he over reacted in this case. The supervisor just shrugged and then said I was free to go. I think from now on I will just say having dinner when asked that question. I believe it truly is none of their business whether I go to strip clubs or visit friends.