La Paz to Mazatlan on Baja Ferries

The time had finally come to go from La Paz to Mazatlan on Baja Ferries.

Tailhunter

It is a Sunday and the Bja Ferry does not leave until 8 pm. Sunday means NFL football. So where else would I watch it but Tailhunter for one last time. It was quiet, just me and a couple cheering for Cincinnati versus New England. New England won. By the time I had to leave people started trickling in for the Seattle game. I wish I could have stayed 🙁

Baja Ferries

They said to be at the ferry terminal at 6 pm. I was there at 4 pm!

Customs

Oddly to me, I had to go through customs. The Baja pennisula and the mainland of Mexico appear to be treated as quasi two different countries.

The customs officer I got was really nice. He said he was the only one there that spoke English. His Uncle is a Sheriff in Oklahoma.

He went through all my documents. This is the first time anyone has. I was glad to know they were all in check.

He asked what I did for work. I said I am retired. He said “Oh you are retarded.” huuummmmmm he may have a point.

Weight Station

The next stop was a weigh station ahead. I was told I needed to pay 87.58 pesos as tax. What?? I guess it must be something like our airport tax. I don’t know.

Ferry Line-up

Where to line up was a bit confusing. I waited a bit in the shade until vehicles started to arrive and line up. Soon motorcycles came and just went to the head of the line. I watched as an employee checked them in and they appear to get right on the ship. So off I went. By 5:30 I was on the ship.

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Luggage

When I bought my tickets the woman mentioned something bout luggage. I gathered I couldn’t take much up to my cabin.

After I parked my bike I took off my dry bag and pack sack to take up. The security guard said I couldn’t take that much up. huuummmm.

I then took out a change of clothes and medication which I put in my pack sack with ll my computer stuff. I also pulled out my toiletry bag. The security guard checked it and let me in.

Reception

It was then up an escalator to a reception area. At the desk I gave the copy of of my drivers license for the key to my room. I was then escorted to my room. It was sort of like a cruise ship.

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It was early so I just wandered around.

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The Ferry

There really isn’t much on the ship. It is mostly parking and cabins. There is a small deck to go out on, a big cafeteria slash lounge area and that is it.

Dinner

At about 7 pm the cafeteria opened up for dinner.

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There wasn’t too much choice. And while the dinner was part of your ticket, the drink and desert was not. That was an extra 50 pesos.

I ordered the pizza. I know, very daring of me. It was!

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The white stuff is puree potatoes. The brown, puree beans. The pizza …. ummmmm … it is a weiner, ham, mushroom and cheese pizza. Never had that before!

Bed Time

After dinner it was time to go to bed. In this humidity I usually have a shower a couple times a day at least. One before bed. I discovered that the showers on the boat are cold. Torture ha ha.

I had a good sleep though to the slight rocking of the ship and groan of the engine.

My Route for October 16, 2016

Baja Ferry from La Paz to Mazatlan.

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