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When we first began publishing our road reports 10 years ago road conditions could change dramatically, particularly during our rainy season. Today, most of the major vados have been replaced with bridges and four lane road exists near Constitucion and La Paz to Cabo San Lucas and then on to San Jose del Cabo.
The 4 lane is complete from La Paz to Cabo San Lucas, via Todos Santos. Rough road usually exists in the region between Baja California and Baja California Sur. Any kind of major road detour is the result of construction or rains and by-passes are often in place within 24hrs and paved if need be within days.
Driving Baja is quite simply put, far less of a challenge than a decade ago and not much different than driving many of California's 2 lane highways. One notable exception is the lack of shoulders, but even that is being remedied.
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August 31-Sept 1, 2014
Tijuana to La Paz
Al Marchand - Veteran Baja Driver
1. Tijuana to Ensenada: Drivers still have to use the "free" road to negotiate the bottom third of this section. Traffic will be directed off of the toll road at La Mision and will rejoin at San Miguel next to the toll booth. It was nice to travel the old road once again and the condition of it was excellent.
2. There is bridge/culvert construction about 5 miles north of San Vincente.
3. There is a short section of road construction south of San Quintín near the Old Mill turnoff.
4. There are many potholes in an area from 20 miles north to 20 miles south of Catavina. There is another pothole section as you approach the Bahia de Los Angeles turnoff.
5. There is bridge construction near Nopolo (south of Loreto).
6. The rockslide at the miradornear Juncalito is still being worked upon.
7. The worst part of the journey is the last 6½ miles just north of La Paz.
~ Al M.
August 21, 2014
La Paz after the Rains
Here in La Paz we have had some torrential rains and violent thunderstorms, even to the point of sparking fires along the Malecon. The heavy rains have moved large amounts of dust and dirt into the roadways and left small ponds in the poorly drained areas. As anywhere the rains also cause the pot holes to bloom into existence and there are some truly treacherous ones. Yesterday I saw a late model Lexus blow a tire after failing to avoid one, and in another location an accident resulted from traffic swerving to avoid a road hazard. It is unlikely that road crew will get to all of them soon, and equally likely that they won't even try until these nearly daily drenching's end in the next few week.
La Paz received massive federal grants following our 2012 record rainy season and many of the main roads have been replaced with concrete which holds up much better. However, there are still places where that construction is still underway on some major through fares. It is now on hold, because it is hard to get good pavement laid down when the ground is saturated.
Crews are out daily, cleaning the major roadways by hand and bucket loader but in driving down the Malecon this morning, despite their efforts I could see a cloud of dust in my rear view mirror. This dust is highly contaminated and probably a real bad idea to breath. Open restaurants are suppose to be closed for three days following such events, but since they happen even more often than every three days some of the vendors are returning to business under questionable circumstances. Health officials warn against eating at these open restaurants and swimming is not suppose to be permitted in the Ensenada de La Paz (and anywhere else where run-off creates contamination) Avoid standing water, as it is very likely black water contaminated.
To avoid Dengue Fever outbreaks the city is publicizing efforts to have residents clean up standing water around their homes to control mosquito breeding. No significant increases in Dengue outbreaks have yet been reported, but the common tropical disease has reared its ugly head in La Paz before and runs in 7 year cycles for an unknown reason.
Although this report is specific to La Paz, it is also true of any other locations here in Baja California Sur that have endured these heavy afternoon rains.
August 8, 2014
The New Highway 5 Shortcut
Richard Boren, Veteran Baja Driver
As our Taco-palooza tour of La Paz was coming to an end we were getting reports of the "New Road" branching off from Mexico's Hwy 1 just North of the Bay of Los Angeles exit that would cut off a few hours of the drive by going through San Filipe to Mexicali and crossing at Calexico, California. We have driven the Baja's Hwy 1 twnety -something times, so we decided to give it a go.
Yes the "New Road" did cut a few hours from the drive and the Mexicali-Calexico border crossing was a 30 minute wait rather than a possible 2 hour wait in Tijuana. But this "New Road" still has a 34 mile stretch from Hwy 1 to Hwy 5 of dirt, rocks, gravel and at times goat trails. We were fine in our Honda CRV and we did see some pick-up truck traffic on the road, so we were not 100% alone.
I can't recommend this drive for the average Mexican compact rental car and cruiser making the Baja drive for the first time. If I wasn't experienced in Driving Mexico, it would have been a pretty nerve racking experience for those 34 miles. Especially the dubiously marked fork in the road at Coco's Bar and Restaurant that looked like something right out of the Twilight Zone or the B horror movie, "The Hills Have Eyes".
They are working on the new road from the North and moving South and as of last week the pavement starts at the out of gas Pemex in Gonzaga Bay. So after leaving Guerro Negro you won't see another Pemex gas station until San Filipe if the Gonzaga Bay Pemex is out of gas. It was pretty cool to see Bahia Willard where we waited out Hurricane Jimena back in 2009, but San Filipe isn't worth more than a gas stop in my opinion. We coasted into San Filipe on fumes, but I still didn't turn off the air conditioning!
It's amazing how quickly they can make road upgrades in Baja, but given some of the rugged landscape we drove through where they hadn't even begun working on the road, I think we are still several years away from getting those final 34miles of road paved. I would make the drive again because if you can slowly and patiently get past the unpaved section, then the Border to pave road ending in Gonzaga Bay is a dream easy road, but be prepared to travel at 10-15MPH to keep your suspension and bottom end from blowing out for miles and miles if you want to take the "New Road".
July 15, 2014
Loreto to La Paz
Highway crews are excavating the rock above the roadway past the Marine Sanctuary (approx. 25 km past Loreto where the road begins going uphill into the mountains overlooking the bay) for approximately 45 minute periods while the push the rock from the top of the cliff onto the road below, then they clear the road with bulldozers, reopen the road for the backed up traffic to pass then they close the road again. They start work at 7 a.m. and end work at 6 p.m. The road remains open and passable when they are not working. So get an early start or plan to get stuck for at least 45 minutes to an hour.
Roads are pretty good until you get to Constitucion where the road has many replaced sections not yet relined with paint. The detours to the road beside Highway 1 are bumpy and have some good sized potholes. You can avoid them if you are careful.
As you leave Constitucion there are yet again newly paved sections and still remain unlined. Again, side diversions are just bumpy but no real hold up besides having to reduce your speed.
Approaching La Paz on Hwy 1 you encounter major construction. You are on the dirt roads beside the highway for kilometer stretches at a time. I am in a Honda Civic. If it had rained any measurable amount, I would never had made it through. There are huge pools of water in the construction area. They have done a great job keeping the roadsides passable and dry. Not much they could do, however, if it rained. I had the misfortune of getting behind a water truck that was wetting down the dirt road detour to keep the dust down and to aide in compaction, I was sliding all over the place. The roads are so compacted the soil becomes as slick as ice.
I saw the most cows beside the roads within the twenty mile mark of La Paz as well. Not that it means much, cows are random, but that is where I saw very high concentrations of them. Just watch out for them.
June 17, 2014
Vizcaino to Turtle Bay
Neil Ablitt
First Trip off Hwy 1
We've always arrive by water just to get fuel, but this time we were meeting a boat and arriving by land. It's a three hour drive from Vizcanio to Turtle.
The first hour - about 60 miles is on excellent new road. Then for us the next hour was over unimproved (real washboard) road for 11 miles. Cars passed us going a lot faster, but our was a relatively new vehicle so took it very easy. Then the last hour was on good road until about ten miles before town when you hit your fair share of pot holes - 105 miles total.
Once there the main attraction is the Pemex - gas and diesel. The town hasn't progressed much in the last 20 yers - they do have ice now and a few of the markets are better stocked. You can still get diesel at the pier, but things are pretty shabby. Doubt you will see much improvement until the road is completed.
We were told the governor said the last eleven miles were scheduled for completion before the end of the year, but we saw no signs to indicate that may happen. As for the ride it's beautiful - especailly along the salt ponds. When the wind is blowing flakes of salt the size of your fist fly across the road looking like a snow storm. But again Turtle is not a tourist destintion.
June 1, 2014
Cabo to Tijuana
Geno Menchetti
Made it to Guerrero Negro. Roads good. Lots of construction between Ciudad Constitución & Loreto. Cops working intersections of Ciudad Constitución, looking for mordita. I told him "no" and he gave my license back. I have to get on Interstate 5 so I am thinking of trying the interior road to Tecate.
From Gurrero Negro to the border was really not a problem, The multiple small detours did not have any delays ( the delays for 1 lane detours between Cabo and Gurrero Negro never exceeded 15 minutes) Road surfaces could uses improvement in places, but they are doing a good job on the work they are doing.
I Took Mex 3 to cross at Tecate, not a bad drive, good road, and part reminds me of Napa Valley 30 years ago before it became so commercial. Crossing took 2 minutes, but if you are headed back west after that, there is a border control stop that can take a while.
April 15, 2014
Constitucion to Mulege
The BajaInsider
Last seasons tropical weather caused a good deal of damage to Baja's Highway 1 in the very scenic area from Consitucion in "the Valley" to Santa Rosalia on the Sea of Cortez. Intermittant road work can be found as crews repair and improve that section of the all important highway.
There are two vados being bridged and a number of places where washouts along the side of the road are being replaced with permanent concrete gutters. Of course there is the usual patching going on as well, all of these can significantly contribute to your drive times, one driver reported to us it took nearly half again as long as a normal trip from Mulege to La Paz. However, our friends from ACV Trucking report that there were virtually no delays last Friday. Repair crews so far, have been making the construction sites clearly, but take extra caution if you are hauling a heavy load with long stopping distances.
Our driver reported that there is a short section that has just been re paved and not yet striped, in the black of night the roadway just 'disappears' as she said.
In the late spring much of the gringo traffic is northbound and a little more dispersed than the caravans that make their way south after the fall and winter holidays. One good thing is we rarely have to talk about the weather in this season, at least as it relates to driving. Sunny and warm is a good generalization for Baja weather from late March to mid July.
One exception to the good driving weather can be the appearance of very heavy fog near San Ignacio and Guerrero Negro, where the colder Pacific Ocean comes close to the highway and hot inland temperatures. I personally have seen some of the thickest fog imaginable where, quite literally, the front of the car began to disappear into the mist. The fog usually lifts quickly, so delaying your start an hour or so can be life saving.
As always we recommend you do not drive after dark.
January 17, 2014
Highway By-Pass Old Hwy 1 & South to La Paz
Recently a couple of Insider Readers took the new detour around the devastated section of Scenic Hwy 1 north of Ensenada. Since I had not driven that section of road since the early 90's I wondered if that less used section has been left to go to pot(holes). Their defining response was, "For anyone who has driven Baja PAST Ensenada, the detour route will be nothing new." they reported.
The folks I spoke with imagined it would be slightly trickier with a trailer or large RV, but still just a little challenge. It adds a little time, traffic wasn't too bad when they traversed. See below two YouTube videos on the Old Hwy 1 and Hwy 3 By-Passes.
The rest of the trip south to La Paz was a breeze. New lines have been painted in many locations and the few short detours around bridge or other short construction projects was well marked, at least for day travel.
The scenery was still green, although well past its peak and wanting for winter rains in the north. Try not to drive at night folks, not for fear of "rateros" (bandits) but for the desire not to merge with a 2200lb bull in the roadway after dark.
December 28, 2013
BajaInsider Road Alert
Highway 1 Closure just north of Ensenada
The Pacific coast route of Mexico Hwy 1 is closed due to a massive landslide. The highway, also known as the Scenic Route or Toll Road lost both the north and southbound lanes about 2AM Saturday, December 28 for about 300-400 meters in a steep section just 10 miles north of Ensenada. (Click here for Map)
Video for the Old Hwy 1 By-pass
The tourist related businesses of Ensenada and points south want to stress that, although it may take a little longer to get there, they are still accessible and open to serve you.
Some media report that the landslide was the result of a series of very small earthquakes that centered more than 50 miles to the southeast on December 20. According to the Mexico City newspaper Excelsior, highway officials were aware of the pending slide and had measure the deviation at -30 centimeters (11.5in) on December 26th to falling to 131ft below the original road placement on December 28.
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Video for the Route 3 bypass from Tecate
The roadway was built in the 1980's and has been in a near constant state of retrofitting since then. Built on what geologists define as unstable ground, the toll road cuts into the steep hillsides just north of Ensenada, dramatically above the Pacific ocean below. It was in one of these narrow cut passes that the roadway gave way. The toll road carries one of the most expensive per mile tolls of any toll road in Mexico. Significant renovations for safety were done to toll booths and ramps in the last 7 years.
The one recommended alternate route for southbound travelers is to enter Mexico through Tecate and take Hwy 3 south to Ensenada and rejoin Mexico Highway 1 south. Without question the alternate route through Baja's wine country is also scenic, but also presents a greater challenge to drivers with 2 lane traffic and many more curves. From the detour point to Tecate is 78 miles of two lane road and an additional 60 miles of two lane road on the California side before Hwy 94 becomes divided highway again outside San Diego.
The Baja California Secretary of Tourism states that traffic on the Scenic Route will be taken off the 4 lane divided highway at El Mission and take old Hwy 1 south to just north of El Sauzal. This detour also takes you along a more challenging 2 lane road for about 23 miles. (Click here for Map)
Regardless of which route you take the closure of the main thoroughfare from Tijuana to Ensenada will have an impact on drive time. Look for delays with truck convoys and slow moving vehicles along the alternate routes. Neither route presents an abundance of opportunities to pass safely, so you if are one of those slow moving objects, make opportunity for other cars to pass when appropriate.
December 29, 2013
Patrick Malone
Additional Landslide Info
A truck driver has had an amazing escape after a 300-meter section of highway near the US and Mexico border collapsed causing the road to sink 100 feet. Gabriel González Cuevas was driving his truck, which was holding 36 tonnes of cement, on the road at the time of the collapse and was lucky to escape unhurt after his vehicle was unable to move. He told Ensenada.net he had to wait several hours to be pulled to safety by heavy machinery that had been requested by authorities.
December 24, 2013
Jan Rostkowski
Rookie Baja Driver
We did the drive down Hwy 1 for the first time Dec 21 thru 23, a bit of a rush job, wanting to be home for Christmas. Home being San Jose del Cabo.
No problems anywhere. A few construction zones slowing everyone down, but most of the way it was good driving all the way. We crossed the border at the new san Ysidro crossing and there was no delay, no traffic jam, no immigration official asking us any questions or looking at our passports, car papers etc. A customs officer had a look into our 5 x 8 ' cargo trailer but did not ask to see any paperwork, like our packing list. We brought in a new cargo trailer and inside a new tv, no duty payment requested. All in all a good experience.
Id like to do the trip again without a trailer and load on the roof, spending more time en route. The first night we spent at Hotel Paraiso in Colnet. Owner Ernesto, the Aztec, and his staff looked after us very well, the room and the food (dinner + break/fast) were very nice.
The 2nd night we stayed at El Morro, Santa Rosalia, not that great an experience. This hotel has seen better days. Our room was very basic and the furniture old and worn. The breakfast was also nothing to write home about. However the location and views from the terrace were nice. For a late but nice breakfast we stopped at Loreto, Hacienda Suites. From La Paz to San Jose del Cabo we drove in the dark which I would not like to do again.
Editor's Note: Rookie or not, we here at the BajaInsider have always recommended not driving Baja's Hwy 1 after dark. This recommendation has never been based on a fear of highway bandits, but rather a dozen other things that can go 'bump' in the night. Although signage has been improved significantly in the past decade hairpin turns, topes and wide-swinging trucks pale in comparison to the sudden stop provided by a full grown bull or even a burro in the roadway.
In addition, driving Highway 1 is much more taxing on a driver than an equal time on a straight 4 lane freeway, as there are few sections to kick back and engage cruise control. The complete trip represents about 17-20hrs of drive time, depending on your border crossing time and the season break up that drive as best you see fit.
November 20, 2013
San Diego to La Paz
Don Neilson - Veteran Baja Driver
My most recent road trip down the peninsula began in San Diego on Nov 6 & ended in La Paz on Nov 12. The only thing I can add to the October reports by Dennis Painter & James Glover concerns highway construction in the vicinity of San Vicente in BC. North of the town there was a short dirt detour. South of the town there was several miles of the same. Nothing out of the ordinary in either case. Oh, the new checkpoint on the new roadway south of Maneadero was unmanned.
October 27-29, 2013
San Diego to San Jose del Cabo
Dennis Painter Veteran Baja Driver
We crossed the border at San Ysidro early Sunday morning, October 27th. At 6:00 A.M., things were pretty quiet at the customs inspection facility. I always have a lot of household stuff, so I automatically pull into the first available inspection lane and hope for the best. I was there about 10 minutes as they eyed my load and inquired what I might have that was new.
We were on the toll road well before sunup and cleared Ensenada by 8:30 A.M. As described in the October 17th report below, there is a lot of construction on certain stretches of Mx. Hwy. 1 all the way down the peninsula. That report is very detailed and I really don't have much to add to it except it fails to mention the worst detour we encountered. During the construction of the four lane from Cabo San Lucas to Todos Santos, those of us going to and from SJD used the East Cape bypass up through the mountains to avoid the construction. Now, most of us have returned to the old way through CSL and up the Pacific side. After this trip, it's back to the mountain route. The four lane from CSL to Todos Santos has never been completed, awaiting the construction of interchanges both north and south of Todos Santos. Now they have begun construction of the stretch just south of town and the two lane dirt detour is a complete mess for some distance. It was very rough and so dusty that it was like driving in fog. I backed way off the car in front in order to let the dust settle so that I could see where I was going. I know someday it will be very nice with a complete four lane bypass around Todos Santos but…for now avoid going through Todos Santos if you are going to San Jose.
Other than the construction slow downs, it was a pleasant drive with the beautiful green desert showing up first around San Ignacio and then again from Santa Rosalia all the way to Lands End. I love the drive when there have been recent rains! We encountered six military checkpoints. The usual five (north edge of Ensenada, south of San Vicente, north of El Rosario, north of Guerrero Negro, west of San Ignacio, and north of Loreto) plus the sporadically open one on the north edge of Todos Santos. For us, the stops were pretty relaxed. I only had to get out of the truck once (Loreto). Otherwise, we were either waived through or asked a couple of questions and sent on our way.
The check point north of Guerrero Negro provide a few moments of humor as we watched the young soldiers go through a car occupied by a young Mexican male and three pretty teenage girls in school uniforms of short checked skirts, white blouses, white stockings, and navy blue sweaters. The four occupants were already out of the car as we entered the checkpoint so I stayed back to allow the soldiers to finish their inspection. It soon became obvious that the soldiers were in no hurry to send these girls on their way. Each one had to produce purse and/or backpack for an inspection. I told my wife we might be there awhile since it was apparent that the young men didn't get to see girls much these days while on duty. Finally, after a couple of cars piled up behind us, the girls were sent on and we pulled up for our inspection. The soldier took one look inside the truck, saw two old people and two small dogs, and didn't even say a word—just waved us through. My wife was insulted that they didn't feel she was worth at least a purse inspection. We spent two nights on the road while in Baja.
The first in San Quintin at Jardines Baja which we feel is the finest travel accommodations on the peninsula. We normally spend the second night at the Desert Inn in San Ignacio. This year, as I signed in, I noticed the rates had changed—from 600 pesos per night the last time in May to 1200 pesos. Double! I said "no thank you" and prepared to try and beat sundown and drive to Santa Rosalia. As I was leaving, I was made aware of a new hotel in San Ignacio that is located just past the church on the plaza. The name of the hotel is Hotel La Huerta. It opened in July and the rooms are still new and nice—and they charged me 400 pesos for one night. The office is located at the La Huerta store which has a pretty good selection of groceries and meats. If you find yourself in need of a room in San Ignacio, this place is worth a look. My odometer showed 1040 miles from San Ysidro to San Jose del Cabo.
The weather here is still warm and a little humid but expected to cool off next week. By the way, if you are staying on the malecon on San Jose, be prepared for construction in front of the Grand Mayan, Cabo Azul, Royal Solaris and Hola Grand Faro resorts. They are replacing a sewer line and traffic is down to two lanes. A fitting occurrence after all the construction and detours on the drive down.
October 17, 2013
San Diego to Cabo San Lucas
Publisher James Glover
Veteran Baja Driver
This road report is for the entire Baja trans-peninsular Highway 1 south to Cabo from San Diego. There are several areas of construction to be noted in Baja (Norte) and more in Baja Sur. In Baja Sur due to recent rains there are many vados (dips in road where water crosses) and areas where rocks had fallen from slides in the mountains or road cuts. There are also areas of construction that were damaged by flooding from the recent storm Octave, so keep an eye out for construction and slow down (disminuya su velocidad) when advised.
The Turn Signal Game - Just Don't!
For decades here in Baja it has been common for drivers to turn on their left turn signal to indicate that it is safe to pass. With curvy roads and limited passing areas this was sometime helpful. You had to watch though, because if you got a flash of brake lights too (if they worked) it could really mean a left hand turn, a mess would result if you thought he meant for you to pass.
Recently, trucks have been using the left turn signal to indicate to an oncoming truck where the near side of their truck is. Even dumber... see our slide show to see how well it doesn't work.
A few years ago a bus passed a slow dump truck with a left turn signal illuminated. The southbound bus driver thought he was indicating it was safe to pass. The northbound bus driver thought he was indicting the left side of his truck. (which was correct) Unfortunately, 19 people and both bus drivers died in the 80+MPH head on collision. If you are driving a pickup or camper - you are not a Semi, quit pretending! There are currently driver education programs to help Mexicans kick the habit as well.
Drive safe - don't drive after dark if you can avoid it, a wandering cow makes a terrible hood ornament!
I drove this time south out of Tijuana on the old Transpenisular 1 which is the Free (Libre) route south directly to Rosarito Beach. I hadn't been on this highway in years and it was very quick to Rosarito Beach area with a little construction just north of Rosarito. I understand from locals that it can be very busy with traffic depending on the day and time of driving as it is heavily used by commuters. I drove the free road as it is called south through Rosarito all the way to Ensenada where I jumped back on to the Toll (cuota) road to enter Ensenada via the scenic route along the marina area. Rosarito has some major construction as the town has been growing a lot over the years. It is easily driven and the town looks great with lots of new businesses and developments over the last few years.
Ensenada along the scenic route was fine and I feel the preferable way to drive through this wonderful beach city. Take time to stop in the marina area and load up on seafood; It is well worth the stop. Heading south from Ensenada in Maneadero there are numerous stop signs at 4 way intersections that are hard to see. Drive slowly and be aware these could be places that police will catch you running a stop sign you might not see.
Once south of Ensenada is the valley Santo Tomas which is the Antigua Ruta del Vino (the old Wine route) which has seen a lot of growth with many more fields of grapes being grown in this area. In the southern portion of this valley you'll see the first dirt detour (about 6 kilometers long) well made as they widen and re-pave the highway.
Further south of Ensenada and just past Camalu (approx. 45km north of San Quintin) you will find the first one way detour as they hold cars from each direction alternatively; they are re-paving 10 kilometers more of highway 1 damaged by all the farm truck traffic. The areas around San Quintin seem to have an explosion of farming that has increased traffic along this section of highway.
Just north of El Rosario was the first military check point that where they seem mostly concerned with northbound traffic as usual. I suggest filling your tank in El Rosario as this is the last gas station open till Guerrero Negro. There is gasoline being sold from barrels in Catavina and Punta Prieta but it would be wise not to have to buy emergency gas in the desert if you don't have to.
About an hour and a half south of El Rosario you will begin to see the boulders of the Catavina area and the road can be pretty rough with lots of small potholes and a few big ones. Most of these potholes are not that deep but do create a rough ride for motor homes and trailers. This roughed up areas has been a problem for years and while there is some patching done south of Catavina it is still fairly rough and can have some surprise holes.
South of Catavina at Kilometer 264 you will find some nice new pavement that only last for about 4 kilometers so don't be fooled and pick your speed up thinking it will last for long. Punta Prieta has new pavement before and after it, but in town it is rough and has poorly marked topes (speed bumps) to watch out for.
On to Baja Sur and through Guerrero Negro the pavement seems pretty good but the highway can be a bit narrow in places and not many shoulders to stop on. In the town of El Marasal are more topes and rough pavement but on the other side of town (approx. Km, 134-129) the road is newly paved and widened which makes for a pretty easy run to San Ignacio from here. As you arrive at the curves before San Ignacio the road gets pretty rough on through town and then is in good condition to Santa Rosalia.
Santa Rosalia has a lot of new traffic along the highway at times due to the re-opening of mining operations north of town. The town seemed in good condition as far as the highway with little problems caused by any past rains all the way to Mulege.
Mulege highway was fine with an obvious slide just past the bridge that was cleaned up quickly after Tropical Storm Octave dumped a lot of rain in the area. This reminds me to warn all drivers that driving in rain in the mountains can be very dangerous due to rock slides. They don't always close the roads completely but can leave rubble and boulders in the road. South to Loreto is where you will see most of the damage caused by these recent rains. At Km 99 south of Mulege there is a road detour for bridge work that is being done. It has a paved detour that was in pretty good shape even after the rains. At Kilometer 62 there are a couple of bad holes with water in the vado there and again at KM 38-37 where the road obviously was closed due to TS Octave . Once again just north of Loreto at KM 8 was another vado with lots of mud and water that was passable but rough. South of Loreto you will see a lot of the road has lost its shoulder due to flooding caused by the storms and road construction. Many of the bad areas hit by the storm are where construction was already being done and it became flooded and eroded.
Further south near the area of Ligui is a bridge under construction that has a paved detour that was a bit rough but has been cleaned up and is easily passable. Once you begin the trip up the mountains to the Agua Verde area and on to Constitucion you will see some slides and rubble off to the side of the road. This is another one of those areas that you do not want to drive while raining due to slides.
The road was fine all the way to Ciudad Insurgentes however there are some detours for bridge and highway construction going into Constitucion. When driving through Constitucion, be very careful of the four way stops in the highway that have been put there in place of the stop lights that were damaged years ago in a hurricane. These stops can be hard to see even in the day and can cause you to be stopped and fined by the local police so drive slow all the way through town.
Just to give you an idea of the roadway between Loreto and La Paz and the signficant improvements in the last decade.
Just leaving Constitucion is another long area of construction that was flooded and therefore in pretty bad shape for about 8 kilometers. It is poorly signed for night driving which of course is not a good idea anyway. All detours of dirt all well packed and are passable but slow going if you are in motor homes or trailering.
On to La Paz the road is in good shape and really did not see anything more till the detour on the new 4 lane highway as you enter Todos Santos. The detour is paved but once again poorly marked if driving at night. The worst construction and road conditions seem to be in Cabo just as you arrive as the main highway is torn up in front of the new Mega store and makes it very slow with all the traffic detours.
Overall the entire Highway 1 is in very good condition relative to the years past. There is and I imagine always will be the need for improvements. Please keep in mind that driving in or directly after heavy rains is not advised. The rock slides can be small but not seen until upon them and very damaging to your car. Driving at night is also not advised and if in an emergency you must drive at night, be sure to drive slow and be very attentive to cows, detours and oncoming trucks and buses on the many narrow section of the highway.
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A pet goldfish is off-the-hook and alive after a micro-surgery removes a tumor from his brain.
Mercy and Catholic Health Partners have announced a massive $21 million project that will benefit the community, with a new behavioral health institute to be built at St. Charles Hospital.
The multimillion dollar plan includes building a new, two-story complex right next to St. Charles in Oregon. When the facility opens, it will become a centralized location for in-patient and out-patient services with 90 beds as part of a hospitalization program.
Dr. Donna Markham, president of Behavioral Health Institute for CHP, says there's a strong connection between mental and physical health and this project is about their mission to treat the whole person: mind, body and spirit.
"So here in Lucas County and the Toledo market, we're trying to look at ways that we can expand services to treat people who are really in desperate need for help, and to give them an environment of care that is conducive to the healing process," said Markham.
"What we're trying to develop is a comprehensive behavioral health center of excellence, which is part of our effort to make sure we transform the way we deliver care," explained Dr. Imran Andrabi, Mercy's COO.
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The early years of Bethenny Frankel, the only child of legendary horse trainer Bobby Frankel, who walked out when she was 4, were filled with alcohol abuse, violent fights, an unhappily remarried mom, eating disorders, obsessive dieting and constant relocating. After graduating from NYU in 1992 with a degree in communications and psychology, she pursued acting in LA. When that didn't pan out, she dabbled in event planning and pashmina design. She returned to Manhattan in 2001, attended the Natural Gourmet Institute, founded health-conscious cookie company BethennyBakes, made it to the finale of 2005's "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart," wrote a monthly column in "Health" and joined Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" as the token single girl in 2008. She didn't stay solo long. By season 3, her boyfriend/businessman Jason Hoppy became a show fixture and after dating less than a year, they were engaged and expecting. A lavish Four Seasons wedding, her "Housewives" spinoff and the birth of daughter Bryn followed in 2010. Meanwhile her food and lifestyle company, Skinnygirl, became big business, bolstered by four bestsellers she penned including "Naturally Thin" (2009) and "A Place Of Yes" (2011) and the $100-million acquisition of her line of pre-mixed low-cal margaritas by Fortune Brands. Her Hoppy marriage failed in 2012, but once again picked herself up with work launching her syndicated talk show "Bethenny."
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Her voice rings in my head,
As I try to concentrate.
I know she's not here,
But the voice sounds all too real.
It is the voice of the woman I loved.
The woman I could not save.
"I'm coming Tarina! I'm coming!"
Now I hear my own voice,
Even though I am not speaking.
I repel another attack,
But my concentration is slipping.
I could have saved her.
If only I had know then, what I do now.
"Patri, help me! Patri!"
I almost call out to her,
But I catch myself before I do.
If I speak, I fail.
All must be done by thought.
I know the voices,
And the memories they bring,
Are just part of the test.
They, like the attacks,
Come from the elders around me.
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Saturday business event includes budding entrepreneurs, community members
By Grambling State University Media Bureau
GRAMBLING, La – If you are dying to be in business, or in business and want to ramp up your prospects and success, you want to be at the first-ever Big Event at Grambling State University on Saturday (Aug. 4).
Carl N. Wright, dean of Grambling State's College of Business, said the seminar is the first of its kind at the university and is believed to be the first of its kind in the area. He said it was the idea of Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue that the university should host some kind of activity targeting business people generally, especially those who need to learn more about land management. In a short matter of time, he said that Trailblazer RC&D formed a committee, made up of USDA agencies, and launched this effort.
"These issues are important to all of us. They are bread and butter matters, business dealings that have an impact on things we do nearly every day," said Wright. "Most of us just don't think about it, unless and until we're involved."
"In so many cases underserved customers are not aware of the various assistance that is available through USDA so therefore they have had limited participation in the various programs," said Dexter R. Sapp, a resource conservationist on the water resources staff of the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alexandria. "While NRCS has participated in Career Days/Job Fairs at various universities, including GSU, for a number of years, to my knowledge, this is the first time that an RC&D Council here in Louisiana has teamed up with a University and various USDA Agencies to conduct such an event."
A featured general session will focus on "Mineral Rights: Oil and Gas Leasing Considerations," examining how to value mineral rights, mineral rights contract negotiations, environmental impact and land value impact from the extraction of mineral deposits and other mineral rights considerations.
USDA defines its underserved customers as "individuals or groups who have not participated in or have received limited benefits from USDA programs."
The event will be held on campus in the Favrot Student Union Black and Gold Room. The activity will start with a free breakfast and registration at 9 a.m., continuing with concurrent workshops at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. The program includes a free lunch for those who register in advance.
The organizers encourage anyone interested in attending, though the focus is on farmers, ranchers, landowners, community leaders, business leaders and entrepreneurs to register as soon as possible.
More specifically, Wright said among those who will benefit are those who want to go into business for themselves; community and business leaders wanting to know about funding sources for community projects; people who want to know about funding sources for single- and multi-family projects; forest landowners who need to know more about how to manage and market forest products; pasture landowners who want to know more about proper land management; homeowners who want to learn about water quality and best practices in average homes; property owners with issues involving feral or wild hogs and hunters who want to learn more about managing property with whitetail deer and turkey.
The planning committee members feel that students can benefit, too. "Students interested in going into business for themselves as opposed to working for someone will definitely benefit," said Wright. "Our Entrepreneurial Forum during the Big Event can help them.
"They can also find out about possible funding sources through USDA Rural Development Programs and learn about opportunities they might not know exist. If nothing else, they can take the information back to parents and others and help their families and friends."
Sapp said participants will "gain awareness of what services are offered through USDA, which consists of agencies funded by their tax dollars. The assistance provided by USDA is made available at no charge to the customer and many people do not realize this."
"The committee hopes that once the participants become aware of the various services and programs that are provided by USDA and Trailblazer RC&D that they will contact the office in their parish and actually participate in some of our great programs."
GSU's Project EMERALD Director Obadiah Simmons has been working with Wright, Sapp and Ellzey Simmons, CEO of the Trailblazer Resource Conservation & Development Council in Ruston to coordinate the program. Other sponsors and supporters include USDA Rural Development, USDA's Natural Resources, USDA's Farm Service Agency, Grambling State University's Office of Continuing Education, Ms Barbara McIntyre, President of the Grambling Chamber of Commerce, and Entergy.
To register and reserve a seat, or for more information, call the Trailblazer RC&D office at 318-255-3554 or email Simmons at email@example.com. Also, see http://www.trailblazer.org/OAO_1.htm
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Here is the latest edition of Fit Friday's in The Den. Kalea Delezenne
has written a great article about patience which is good since I am finally getting around to posting this on Saturday. I have also included an article about how to eat healthy at your holiday gatherings.
Happy Holidays All!
Jen Taylor
PatienceBy Kalea Delezenne,
ACSM -Certified Personal Trainer
MSU Graduate-Kinesiology & Health Promotion Degree
Trainer at The YMCA Downtown Wellness Center
The Holidays are right around the corner, and in their wake we will find tons of glorious calorie laden goodies; cookies and fudge and peanut brittle, oh my! As the egg nog begins to flow, our pants become a little too tight, chocolate mars the corners of our mouth and as we remove ourselves from the indent we have made on the couch a loud grunt can be heard from the rooftops as well as the all too familiar
'just one more, it's the Holidays after all.' Two weeks from now with the promise of our New Years resolution fresh on our minds we shall begin our quest to get in shape. "Shouldn't take too long," we tell ourselves, as we pull on our workout clothes and lace up our sneakers. As we push the 'up' arrow on the treadmill our feet begin to pound on the belt, our breath becomes ragged and the motivational song playing through our headphones suddenly becomes a little too loud. Sweat trickles from odd places, our heart beats faster and 'oh geez it's only been five minutes?' chants through our brain along with various forms of 'this sucks.' Which leads us to obstacle number two: patience.
Patience in our culture is considered old fashioned and boring. If we aren't smashing our way through life, living for the moment and meeting every whim NOW then we are missing out! Go, go, go!! Luckily for us, our body is there to remind us that in order to look like (and be like) the person we have in our minds, (who just happens to be a svelt, healthy god-like version of our current self), it is going to take words that have become less than fashionable: time, commitment, hard work, dedication and patience.
Our body did not get to look the way that it currently does in a week and a half, and it will take time for it to achieve its potential. That is why exercise and physical activity are called training. Over time, our body adapts to the demands that we place on it, whether they be good or bad for us. If we choose to eat poorly and not exercise enough it will show. Contrary, if we choose to eat well and not only exercise frequently but mix it up, it will also show.
Learning to have patience with ourselves is tough. Now, this does not mean that we give up and figure what we want will just magically appear if we wait around or put out minimal effort; it means that we put in the 5 words mentioned above and know that we WILL see results we are hoping to achieve, it just may take longer than we hoped. Remember that things get better with time and age (wine, cheese, whiskey, and even leftovers usually taste better the second day!) Why? They have had time to season and come to fruition, we reap what we sow, and nature does not rush.
Is your resolution to become more like the Adonis you envision yourself to be? Then it is time to make a change and this change begins with YOU. Your mission, should you choose to embark on the journey, is to put in the effort regardless of how you may feel that day. No more excuses. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither will you be. Relax and put in the work. A year from now the vision you have in your head will actually be staring back at you in the mirror and it will be better than you ever expected.
For the beginners (at home workout): Day 1 of our Adonis Plan:
- 5 jumping jacks
- 5 pushups (modified are fine if you need to do them. They are not girl pushups! Keep your shoulder, elbow and wrist in a line and belly button pulled in tight. Remember to breathe!)
- 30 second wall sit (keep your weight through your heels and resist the urge to push against your thighs with your hands.)
- 5 situps (exhale as you sit up and keep your feet on the floor. You can place them on your heels is keeping them flat doesn't work for you at the moment. Unable to do a full sit up? Place your feet under a couch or have someone hold them. This will give you an anchor of support until you are able to do them on your own!)
- 15 second plank (keep your belly button pulled in towards your spine, back flat and butt down.)
Proper push up form (keep your eyes looking up and lead with your chest!) Modified is the same except you are on your knees instead of up on your toes.
(The top picture is also plank form.)
Wall Sit. Keep your knees over your ankles and back flat against the wall.
It is alright to rest
your hands on your thighs but try not to press down!
Sit ups. Feet can be flat or up on your heels. Try not to link hands behind your head (place on either side or on thighs like the picture as you may pull on your neck with them linked. Not our goal!)
4 Ways to Eat Healthy During the Holiday Season
By FitDay.Com
The holidays are a time for us to gather with family and friends to celebrate. For better or worse, with celebration comes food. If you have been working very hard at eating healthy, losing weight, or maintaining your weight, this may be a difficult time for you. The last thing we want to do is over-indulge in all the delicious food that surrounds us during the holiday season. What are some things you can do to avoid over-eating and sabotaging all your hard work?
Prepare Yourself Before the Party
One of the biggest mistakes you can make before heading to a party is to skip a meal or arrive hungry. By eating a light, healthy snack before leaving your own house, you can set yourself up to make better choices.Try a low-fat yogurt, fresh fruit, or a small bowl of whole-grain cereal with skim milk.
Bring a Healthy Holiday Food
If you are hosting the party, you have control of the ingredients that are added to the favorite holiday recipes - but as a guest, it is not as easy. However, just because you are a guest does not mean you can not offer to bring a healthy, low-fat dish to add to the selection. Most hosts will welcome an additional dish, and the other guests may enjoy having a healthier option to choose. Consider a simple dish like roasted string beans, or if you offer to bring dessert, consider a pumpkin pie without the crust or baked apples.
Be Mindful During the Party
The first thing you should do is remember what the celebration is about. Your mind should be focused on enjoying the time with your family and friends. During mealtime, fill your plate up mostly with vegetables. Try not to over-indulge, but you should not feel like you have to avoid any item. Choose items that are your favorite in smaller portions, and eat slowly to savor every bite.
Avoid drinking beverages that are high in sugar and calories, or at least limit your intake to a single drink. Alcohol adds extra unwanted calories and, if too much is consumed, it lowers inhibitions, which can lead to overeating. Try consuming water with a lemon or lime, skim milk, or diet / sugar-free beverages.
One great way to avoid snacking throughout the party is to plan fun activities to participate in with other guests, such as games or making crafts. If it is available, set up a tournament with a gaming system that is interactive. That is a great way to burn some calories and avoid the buffet of snacks sitting out on the counter or table.
Keep Moving
This time of the year should be enjoyable. However, you need to keep physically active, maybe now more than ever. Physical activity reduces stress and gives us more energy. Try fitting in a workout before the party because, more likely than not, you will be tired from all the celebrating afterwards. During the party, go on a brisk walk with some of the other guests or, if there are children around, toss a ball outside. This can give you a burst of energy and a chance to catch up.
If you like participating in races, sign yourself up for a seasonal 5K run/walk or some other fitness event that will keep you focused and motivated to stay active.
Remember: The holidays are for celebrating with family and friends. If you must splurge one, two, or even three days during the holiday season, then that really is not going to ruin all of your hard work. It takes an extra 500 calories each day, or 3,500 calories a week, to gain a pound. All the extra snacking can really add up, but you can easily pass up all the treats in the office and keep goodies out of your own home. If you do this, you can feel good allowing yourself to enjoy the foods you look forward to every year.
Amy Reidenbach is a registered dietitian with a desire to help others learn about nutrition. She has many years of experience in the food service and health care industries. Amy holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin - Stout and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. Amy uses her personal life experiences to fuel her passion for nutrition and the overall well-being of those around her.


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If you're going to name your system "Total Control," you'd better have options to back it up. URC is making that happen, adding another touchscreen into its Total Control whole-house control system. The new TKP-7000 is a 7-inch full-color touchscreen, which is now available.
The 7-incher has a resolution of 1024-by-600, full graphic feedback, and support for third-party devices. It's designed to provide access to AV, lighting, temperature, security, and more. And if you want to add in some of URC's cameras, you can even display live video right on the touchscreen.
Other features include a Shortcuts option, a time and weather module, and the ability to monitor every room or zone at once. There's also a customizable status bar, so users can get a glimpse at information they consider to be most important, such as weather, climate, status, and more.
The TKP-7000 is wall-mountable and fits into a dual-gang opening. It can get power from a single Ethernet cable connected to a PoE (Power over Ethernet) router/switch or a PoE injector.
URC has priced the TKP-7000 at $849. It's shipping to authorized dealers now.
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AC Schnitzer is one of the first tuners to offer an upgrade package for the new generation BMW 3-Series . Their kit, named ACS3 2.8 Turbo, is set to make its world debut next week at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, but until then the tuner has decided to offer us a few new details on the model.
Based on the BMW 328i, the new ACS3 2.8 will take the brand-new 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine and tuned it to deliver a total of 295 HP and a peak torque of 302 lb-ft, up from the standard 245 HP and 258 lb-ft of torque. This boost in power is accompanied by a sports rear silencer with two chromed "Racing" tailpipes in a right/left combination.
For the exterior, the tuner has added a front spoiler, chromed front grille, rear roof spoiler, rear spoiler, and rear skirt extension, complemented by designer stripes. The car will be offered with 18-, 19-, and 20-inch wheels combined with a suspension spring kit. For the interior, AC Schnitzer is offering a "Black Line" aluminum cover for the BMW "i-Drive" system controller, a "Black Line" aluminum handbrake handle, an aluminum pedal set, foot rests, and velour floor mats.
Sales for the BMW ACS3 2.8 Turbo by AC Schnitzer will begin in the summer of 2012.


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A limited run of this red-blooded amp is now available while supplies last.
The 15-watt Blues Junior has long been a favorite grab-and-go tube amp perfect for the studio and small gigs that need a little extra growl and punch. This limited-edition model pairs a vibrant red-sparkle-painted cabinet with the classic U.K. crunch of a 12" Celestion® Greenback speaker—perfect for small gigs that need a little extra snarl and punch. Other premium features include "sparkle" circuit mod, silver grille cloth, top-mount black control panel with front-reading text, warm overdrive, real spring reverb, simple controls, footswitch-controlled FAT boost, heavy-duty "chicken head" knobs, vintage-size jewel light, rattle-reducing tube shock absorbers, external speaker capability, vintage-style Fender "dog bone" handle, and limited edition badge.
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Recently bought the Red Sparkle Limited Run Blues Junior III and I gotta say it is simply stunning in all respects. The sparkle finish has to be seen to appreciate the depth and quality of the finish, just incredible. It also happens to sound fantastic as well, being fitted with a Celestion Greenback. I use a Xotic BB OD pedal to add a little hair to the sound and the amp responds incredibly well. I have owned many boutique combo over the years but this beats them all and at a good price as well. This Ltd version still has the chrome top plate and reverse lettering but as I use for studio use and not live it's not a problem. Doesn't come with cover or footswitch, come on Fender that is really tight!
The only thing I would say is that I live in the UK and the voltage here is 240 volts, but the amp is set at 230V. This can cause the power valves to overheat on idle. It's a simple fix you just take the back off and switch two wire around - no soldering they are spade connectors.
You really gotta track one of these bad boys down and check out that sparkle finish—it is awesome. I don't work for Fender by the way.
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Modern Manhattan Loft
NYT House & Home Roundup: 11.29.07
Quest for Cool. In They're Mad, They're Bad, They Sell Accent Pieces, Garry Jensen and Elena Bertinetto show off their Manhattan loft. The couple recently launched Deeply Madly Living a site for flashy (and often expensive) home decor. In addition to their own love of industrial finishes and flea-market finds, they had the help of Workshop/apd and SHAdi + Company...
We think the coolest thing about this space isn't evident in the photos or slideshow — it's the two walls between the master bedroom and the guest room. One is on a track and can be moved, creating the space for a third room. (Just like a really expensive curtain.)
(Pics: Fred R. Conrad)
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love the chesterfield sofa!!!
Those fusia chesterfield chairs are pretty incredible.
wow, amazing space!
I am in love with black walls right now. This is a great example!
I so wanted to rewrite the headline on this article to "Mad, Bad and Decorative to Know."
Eeeck - I was tired of hearing how "edgey" they are....
too cool for me.
God, I think that place is hideous - eclecticism without style, accumulation without cohesion.
ok, gotta admit...the article does paint them in a rather annoying light...but I still love that chesterfield sofa (and the chairs).
Some vignettes work for me, but generally not a fan of the "let's pretend this is not a loft even though it is" aesthetic.
And, call me old-fashioned, but rugs would soooooo improve this place.
Do love the coffee bean (dark roast!) wall and ceiling int he bedroom.
Me to "Angie" I have been thinking of painting one accent wall in my apt a smokey flat black but I hope to be moving soon so I wont.
P.S. I think that particular wall is a very dark brown though.


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Why Drew?
I came to Drew because I knew that I would be academically challenged in an atmosphere that would still nurture my spiritual life.
For what vocation is Drew preparing you?
I hope to someday work in a non-profit organization or ministry that will serve the under-privileged. I hope that my time at Drew will show me some opportunities in which to serve. Drew's M.A.M. program fits my educational needs perfectly as I am not seeking ordination from a church, but I wish to be prepared for different forms of ministry. I hope to use what I learn at Drew to help others in the communities in which I live.
What is your most memorable Drew moment?
I have only been at Drew for a few months, but I already feel like I have several memorable moments that I would love to share. One of my favorite moments occurred in Craig Chapel. We were all singing a song in a language other than English and I looked around the room to see that so many people groups were represented in the voices. It was in that moment that I feel that I began to realize what it really means to be a part of the Kingdom of God. We were all so different, yet our voices were all raised in unison singing to God. It was a very powerful moment.
What is your favorite aspect of community life at Drew?
My favorite aspect of the Drew community is the fact that it allows me to bring my own personality to the table. It is not a community in which I feel that I must change and morph myself into some preexisting mold. I am encouraged to bring my own life experiences and opinions to the group and the community readily accepts me. I love that I can see unity in the Drew community amidst people of such varied backgrounds and personal experiences.
What advice do you have for prospective Drew students?
Look at all of the opportunities that Drew offers. There are so many wonderful opportunities to be found here on campus, there probably isn't even time to be a part of them all. Drew appealed to me because I realized how many chances I would have to try something new. Whether traveling to New York City or attending a Taize prayer service in the chapel, the prospect for new experiences is limitless at Drew.
What is your favorite dish served at Drew community meals?
My favorite dish at Drew was the night that we had burgers and I learned that Seminary Hall does not serve red meat. I ate my turkey burger and realized how Drew is so conscious of its carbon footprint. There are so many things that I take for granted, that I never realized what an impact simply reducing the amount of red meat you eat can make. That meal inspired me to look into other ways that I could personally reduce my own carbon footprint.


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Memorandum of Cooperation
The Bureau of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971)
The Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, particularly in Africa
RECOGNIZING the fundamental ecological functions of wetlands as regulators and providers of water, as habitats supporting characteristic flora and fauna, and which provide invaluable services and benefits for human populations around the world;
CONSIDERING that, in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas, combating desertification includes activities which are part of the integrated development of land, land meaning the terrestrial bio-productive system that comprises soil, water, vegetation, other biota, and the ecological and hydrological processes that operate within;
AWARE that the Convention on Wetlands (hereafter referred to as the "Ramsar Convention") promotes national actions and international cooperation for the conservation and sustainable (wise) use of wetlands and the hydrological systems of which they are intrinsic parts;
FURTHER CONSIDERING that, pursuant to the provisions of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, particularly in Africa (hereafter referred to as the "CCD"), affected developing country Parties and any other affected country Party in the framework of its regional implementation annex or, otherwise, that has notified the Secretariat of its intention to do so, shall prepare, make public and implement national action programmes which should provide for effective participation, inter alia, at the local level of the non-governmental organizations and local populations, both women and men, particularly resource users, including farmers and pastoralists and their representative organizations, in policy planning and decision-making;
ALSO AWARE that through Recommendation 6.3, from its Sixth Conference of the Contracting Parties, the Ramsar Convention recognized the importance of involving local and indigenous people in the management of wetlands, prescribed a range of actions to foster such involvement through policy, planning and communication instruments and directed that guidelines be developed for encouraging participatory processes for wetland conservation and wise use;
NOTING that both CCD and the Ramsar Convention encourage research and the exchange of data as well as the development of training activities;
RECALLING that Article 23(2)(d) of the CCD identifies as one of the functions of the Permanent Secretariat to "coordinate its activities with the secretariats of other relevant international bodies and conventions";
FURTHER RECALLING that the first Conference of the Parties to the CCD, held in Rome, Italy from 29 September to 10 October 1998, requested the head of the CCD secretariat to strengthen further the collaboration with other relevant conventions, including the Ramsar Convention;
REAFFIRMING that the national focal points for CCD function as a catalyst or are responsible for the preparation, coordination and implementation of national action programmes (article 9 of Regional Implementation Annex for Africa (RIAA); article 4(a) of Regional Implementation Annex for Asia (RIAAS); article 7(1)(a) of Regional Implementation Annex for Latin America and the Caribbean (RIALAC); and article 5(a) of Regional Implementation Annex for the Northern Mediterranean (RIAM) and that the Administrative Authorities of the Ramsar Convention, in addition to these same functions, also seek to foster international cooperation for shared wetlands and their river basins as well as migratory wetland-dependent species;
CONSCIOUS that the Sixth Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention (March 1996) adopted the Strategic Plan 1997-2002 which notes that the Convention's Standing Committee and Bureau will "Participate in, or initiate, consultations with related conventions to foster information exchange and cooperation, and develop an agenda for potential joint actions" (Operational Objective 7.2.1.);
NOTING ALSO that at its first session held from 29 September to 10 October 1997, the Conference of the Parties requested the CCD interim secretariat to, inter alia, consolidate work previously undertaken at the request of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for Desertification on identifying bodies of other relevant organizations and conventions performing work similar to the work envisaged to be undertaken by the Committee on Science and Technology, established under Article 24 of the CCD, which includes the Scientific and Technical Review Panel of the Ramsar Convention;
AND NOTING ALSO that both CCD and the Ramsar Convention promote sustainable development (called "wise use" by the latter) and that within drier parts of the world both conventions aim to conserve precious water resources;
EMPHASIZING that the Ramsar Convention Bureau and the CCD Secretariat have been requested by their respective governing bodies to promote cooperation and coordination with other relevant convention secretariats; and
AWARE that the Ramsar Convention Bureau has a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Secretariat of the Convention on Migratory Species both of which are aimed at, inter alia avoiding duplication of efforts and to encouraging a more integrated implementation of these Conventions at the national and regional levels;
NOW THEREFORE the Secretariat of the CCD and the Bureau of the Ramsar Convention, hereinafter referred to as "secretariats", agree as follows:
1. The secretariats of each Convention will invite representatives of the other to participate as observers at key meetings of the other.
2. The secretariats will inform their respective focal points for each Contracting Party of their cooperative activities, and will seek to promote consultation and cooperation between focal points in those Contracting Parties where the focal points for the two conventions are different, including in the preparation of national reports for the respective Conferences of the Contracting Parties.
3. The secretariats will provide each other with details of the respective work programmes of their scientific bodies and, where appropriate, invite observer participation of the chairs of these bodies and representatives of the secretariats to the respective meetings of these scientific bodies.
1. The secretariats will institute procedures for regular exchanges of information in their respective fields of action, in particular for areas where guidance is provided to Contracting Parties.
2. The secretariats will establish modalities for exchanging relevant data contained in their databases.
3. The secretariats will ensure that their respective Internet sites are clearly "hotlinked" and that their respective webmasters institute measures which will allow for regular promotion of the new information added to the respective sites.
4. The secretariats will ensure the establishment of consultative arrangements for the preparation of relevant documents under each Convention.
5. The secretariats will maintain and update on a regular basis a common list of designated Wetlands of International Importance and other significant sites in arid, semi-arid and sub-humid areas covering Contracting Parties to both Conventions to be used for the identification of joint activities, as resources permit.
1. The secretariats will endeavour to coordinate their respective activities in research, training and public awareness activities. In doing so they will take all necessary measures, as appropriate, to fully associate respective focal points, technicians, decision-makers and NGOs.
1. The secretariats will consult their Contracting Parties with a view to encouraging joint activities on key areas of common interest such as:
i) Rosters of experts. In this regard, the secretariats shall establish linkages between their respective rosters, in order to improve the identification of existing expertise in the field of water and wetland management in arid lands;
ii) Traditional knowledge; and
iii) Benchmarks and indicators for monitoring.
1. The secretariats shall exchange annual work programmes, identify those areas where collaboration and coordination would be advantageous, and develop a Joint Work Plan for these activities.
2. The secretariats shall arrange for relevant members of their staff who are charged with regional liaison and coordinating implementation to exchange information on their respective priorities and projects, where possible, develop joint projects and to cooperate in their implementation.
3. The secretariats will explore the possibility of harmonizing the reporting requirements of Contracting Parties under both Conventions.
1. The secretariats will consult their Contracting Parties with a view to encouraging harmonization between national and local integrated development programmes under the CCD and National Wetland Policies/Strategies under the Ramsar Convention.
2. The secretariats will consult their Contracting Parties with a view to encouraging the identification and development of pilot projects targeting both the restoration of wetlands and surrounding degraded land.
1. The secretariats will institute measures for consulting on the implementation of this Memorandum of Cooperation and will report accordingly to their respective governing bodies and seek further guidance on new areas of cooperation.
1. This agreement may be reviewed at the request of either party and may be terminated by either party giving written notice of one year to the other.
DONE at Dakar, Senegal on the 5 day of December 1998.
Hama Arba Diallo
Executive Secretary
Delmar Blasco
Secretary General


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Denise, Do you sing? I mean. in the shower of anywhere else?
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