General Reports

[Baxter Slade]

I was down in Tijuana for the weekend and it was just going to be a trip to hang out with the GF, no Zona Norte, so I thought. We did the usual dancing and drinking at Las Pulgas on Saturday night. We were about to leave at about 12:30, when she decided to check on her 19 year old son who was possibly going to meet us at Las Pulgas. She reached him by phone, and he said he was at a bar called El Coral. She told him to wait and we would meet him there. She figured it was one of those bars on calle six. But after walking around for a bit we couldn't find it. El Coral then it hit me that bar is home to the infamous BJ Queen, its located ground zero in the middle of the alley. So off we were to Zona Norte and she didn't seem to happy about her oldest son discovering Zona Norte.

When we arrived he actually seemed happy to see his mother. A Zona bar would be the last place I would want to run into my mother. So as mother and son stood in the aisle with there arms around each other and having a talk I just grabbed a booth and ordered a beer. I'm sure she was warning him about all the heartless bitches of Zona Norte who were only after his money. Hey she should now these were her co workers for years. So after a little while a gringo walks in and sits in the booth right next to mine, and he is just kind of scoping things out. So eventually the GF is finished talking with her son and she comes up to me with her hand out, I say you need dinero Ms and she says Si, I hand her a dollar and she gives it back and says mas I pull out a $10 and she grabs it and gives it to the kid and takes my hand and we head for the door. As I was walking out I turned and looked at the fellow gringo and he was scrathing his head and had the look of what the fuck was that all about. So if that was an ISG member now you know the story.

As we were waiting for our room at the love motel. She got very serious and started talking about how she has been both a mother and father to her children, and now she wants me to take on the role of father and have a talk with her son telling him what a bad place the Zona. Of course I'm not sure I will be able to do that seeing as how I see it as heaven on earth. I have often wondered whether it would be a good idea to introduce my son. I would love to watch his face the first time he would be exposed to it. But then again I don't think I would want to see him get addicted and blow all his money down there. So I guess now I'm curious if any of you were introduced to mongering by a father or if you were able to enjoy some time with a son in Zona Norte.

I have been spending pretty much time in Tijuana without any kind of incidents. However this trip produced 2 scarey moments. First one was while we were taking a cab out of the Zona. The cab started sputtering in that bad area were all the deportees are encamped. The driver pulls over and turns the cab off grabs a big wooden club and gets out. I wasn't sure if I should be more scared about where we were stopped or what he planned on doing with that club. Anyway he approached the back door and then layed down and started beating the gas tank. And pretty soon we were rolling again. And then on Monday when she was going to drop me off, she came very close to changing lanes right into a motorcycle cop. As I yelled NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! She stopped. She then proceeded to tell me it would have been the cops fault because he should have known she needed to change lanes.

[HorseTrader]

What was there response after you confronted them about the fake money?

I was a rookie at the time, perhaps my 2nd or 3rd visit to Tijuana. I didn't really confront them about the fake money, I was just glad to be out of there having not lost any money. It was so bad that no American would have fallen for it, but I feel bad for a Mexican that may have exchanged good pesos for a Xerox of a C-note.

[Burma Jones]

I have been meaning to try the Italian place a block from the hotel, Vittorio's; so off we went. At 6:45, the place was packed and there was a short waiting list. We ordered the meat lasagna for two and a liter of the sangria; both were really good.

I stopped by here Saturday night a week ago with a friend after we heard the good reviews. The line was outside the door and wait was over an hour. We decided to go elsewhere but the buzz sounded great.

[TomJackin]

Headed down Friday and got my room at the Ticuan. The front desk sweetie confirmed what another board member mentioned, the prices of the rooms were raised because of the tax increase; damn taxes! And yes, the hotel seems to be full of huge medical patients! As I was leaving to return to San Diego, there were three monster truck size women on the sidewalk in their pajamas having a relaxing smoke. Lucky for me, my stomach was empty.

One of my favorite girls showed up and early to boot. We hung at the bar for a while and up to the room for rack operations and a much needed nap. I have been meaning to try the Italian place a block from the hotel, Vittorio's; so off we went. At 6:45, the place was packed and there was a short waiting list. We ordered the meat lasagna for two and a liter of the sangria; both were really good. After dinner, I sent her packing and I headed to la coahuila.

I was sitting in HK when I felt this pair of hands covering my eyes and she wanted me to guess she was. After I spitted out 15 or more names, I just gave up. When I saw her I was surprised to see Little Liz. Hell, she has been gone for a couple of years, how in the hell could I possibly guess who in the hell she was? Except maybe for the little hands. We reunited in the booth, but I was too worn out to take her up to the room.

Decided to make some rounds. Walked through LC, nothing earth shattering in sight. Went over to BT and met a new friend that was sitting on the stool next to mine. She did not speak English, so I enticed her with my shitty Spanish; worked out great. Over to Gloria and had a drink with a few of my pals. Then it was time for a spicy shrimp taco, stand just outside of BG. Then off to CC to have a drink with one of my favorites.

All in all, it was a great night. I only saw two police trucks and they seemed to stop molesting the tourists. Or maybe they were just taking a break for one night; who knows? Coming back at 11am on Saturday, there was no line whatsoever outside the main entrance. The only long line inside was in the Ready Lane; go figure.

[Monolith]

I like taking the Maxifort 50mg pill. It doesn't hit you as "hard" (pun not intended) and you can drink alcohol without any adverse effects. Anything higher in dose may cause some side effects depending on your medical history.

[Ath Trainer]

That's right, my mistake. Sorry. 200p for 10 x 50mg. This equates to just over $22, or about $2. 20 per pill. A lot cheaper than anything else I've found. Before I had used 100mg viagra, so I was thinking about buying the 10 pack of maxifort (50mg) and taking two at one time.

Try taking 1, 50 mg pill, and see if you are happy with the effect. I buy the 100 mg, and cut it into 4ths, sometimes 5th, and it works fine for me.

[Trav56]

According to their website, the price you quoted is for 10 x 50 mg pills.

http://www.farmaciasdesimilares.com....907_SILDENAFIL

%20TAB.

That's right, my mistake. Sorry. 200p for 10 x 50mg. This equates to just over $22, or about $2. 20 per pill. A lot cheaper than anything else I've found. Before I had used 100mg viagra, so I was thinking about buying the 10 pack of maxifort (50mg) and taking two at one time.

[Reinaldo]

According to their website, the price you quoted is for 10 x 50 mg pills.

http://www.farmaciasdesimilares.com....907_SILDENAFIL%20TAB.

Better still, the Maxifort is cheap. 299 pesos for 10 x 100 mg pills.

FYI

[ItsMeBeyatch]

What was there response after you confronted them about the fake money?

The rates are a bit better going from dollars to pesos in San Ysidro. The rates are a bit better going from pesos to dollars in Tijuana. I don't think the exact kiosk makes much difference.

Be careful on the Tijuana side. On my first ever attempt to exchange on the Tijuana side I mistakenly went into the jewelry business next to an exchange place; the attendant tried to pass me a bad counterfit $100 bill. By bad I mean wrong color, too small, and made of cheap paper.

[HorseTrader]

The rates are a bit better going from dollars to pesos in San Ysidro. The rates are a bit better going from pesos to dollars in Tijuana. I don't think the exact kiosk makes much difference.

Be careful on the Tijuana side. On my first ever attempt to exchange on the Tijuana side I mistakenly went into the jewelry business next to an exchange place; the attendant tried to pass me a bad counterfit $100 bill. By bad I mean wrong color, too small, and made of cheap paper.

[ItsMeBeyatch]

I use pesos for everything except for tipping the girls after I put my hands all over them. They at least deserve a dollar fir that. Best dollar ever spent. A week ago I was quoted $80 and I countered with $60. She said no, $80 I said $70. She said no $80. I said I'll give you $800 pesos but that's my final offer. She said let's go. I basically paid $60 US dollars by paying the $800 pesos. Exchange rate was at 12. 96 to $1. I exchange money at the stand next to where you buy your trolley tickets.

Yesterday the rate in San Ysidro was a bit better than Tijuana. San Ysidro was hovering around 12. 969, with Tijuana around 12. 7. I have found you are better off paying dollars in the bars. But when it comes to SG's definitely use pesos. While they will always quote 20 dollars as a base price, you can always counter with 200 pesos regardless of the exchange rate and they will gladly accept. A savings for you for sure. As far as Cambios and 6 a. M. I can't help you there I'm sleeping at that time.

[Trav56]

For all that have been to Tijuana recently.

Has the Pharmacias picked up on Kamagra yet? Specifically the Oral Jelly. Is it available? .

FYI there is another generic called Maxifort. I've read generally good reviews of these, but not tried myself. It is available at Farmacia similares and other places in Tijuana. I'm planning to try Maxifort on my next trip- there is at least one other generic vitamn V in production, possibly more. Also, Farmacia Similares does not carry Kamagra, according to their website. Better still, the Maxifort is cheap. 299 pesos for 10 x 100 mg pills.

FYI

[Baxter Slade]

Best I saw last week was in San Ysidro before you got too close to the actual border. But realistically it was like 13. 2 compared with 12. 9 (saw in MX) , most of 3. I'm sure there'll be somewhere open even at 6am. But I haven't really found the need to change any money the last couple of visits, just about everywhere knows the exchange rate. AB, HK, LC all have signs up saying they'll take either, basically. Street Girls want more pesos too.

Yesterday the rate in San Ysidro was a bit better than Tijuana. San Ysidro was hovering around 12. 969, with Tijuana around 12. 7. I have found you are better off paying dollars in the bars. But when it comes to SG's definitely use pesos. While they will always quote 20 dollars as a base price, you can always counter with 200 pesos regardless of the exchange rate and they will gladly accept. A savings for you for sure. As far as Cambios and 6 a. M. I can't help you there I'm sleeping at that time.

[CurryMonster]

Can someone tell me what the exchange rate is on the San Diego side. I checked xe. Com, and it shows 1327 pesos for 100 dollars. If I remember correctly, thats pretty high. Is it not? What time do the exchange places open / close on the US side. I remember seeing the rate was alot higher on the US side compared to mexico. If I get to the border by 6 am, is that 2 early to exchange money.

Best I saw last week was in San Ysidro before you got too close to the actual border. But realistically it was like 13. 2 compared with 12. 9 (saw in MX) , most of 3. I'm sure there'll be somewhere open even at 6am. But I haven't really found the need to change any money the last couple of visits, just about everywhere knows the exchange rate. AB, HK, LC all have signs up saying they'll take either, basically. Street Girls want more pesos too.

[Keg]

Hi Phord,

Thanks for your great info. I was in Plaza Rio area this past weekend. I saw the Office Depot. I will certainly try the tacos next time. There is one restaurant a few blocks away. It is called "La Casa De Mole", a very well known and popular restaurant in Tijuana. All the taxi drivers should know it. $1. 00 ride from Plaza Rio. There is live piano music and the food is simply fantastic. The place is always full and the service is very good. Price wise, it is also very reasonable.

TonyG,

Yes, that's a nice little spot, I've taken a chica there for dinner. Good food and reasonable prices, and a pleasant environment with the piano player too.

Good tip.

Keg