07/24/06

Getting to las Gaviotas is really easy!

 (Or it will be,after you read this.)

Take either Interstate 5 or Interstate 805 south towards the Mexican border.                                                          

Make sure you exit the freeway at Via San Ysidro, about a mile the border, for Mexican Insurance.

As you cross the border,a red or green light will be activated, this is done completely randomly. Green means proceed, while if you get red, you will be directed to customs inspection area. Don't be nervous. Just wind down your windows and let the officials take a peek. They might want to look inside your trunk or under the seats. This is quite normal. When they are satisfied that you have no guns or drugs in your vehicle, they will wave you through.

As you depart the customs-inspection area, keep right, making sure you stay under the "Ensenada/Rosarito Scenic Route" signs.

Wind along 6 1/2 miles of road & you will come to first toll booth, where you will need to pay approximately (US) $2.20. This is a great road and well-worth the bucks. 15 miles from that toll, is another toll booth where you will need to pay another US $2.20 (approx( There is a Pemex gas station in case you need gas cash only or refreshments.)

8 short miles later, and you'll come to an exit that says "Puerto Nuevo/Calafia".Turn right, so you are now heading north, (the way you've come from), and drive for about a mile. You will see the White Horse liquor store on the right. Stop and pick up some Corona, lime and tequila (and groceries if you need !). Las Gaviotas is opposite the White Horse, at K-41 1/2 on left. Tell the security guards at the gate who are and where you'll be staying. The Guards can direct you to your house.