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There And Back - Road Tripping Mexico To The PNW
9 February 2024 · 15 min · 456 views
What this video covers
Aaron and Allie, the crew of the sailboat Spy, conclude a 10-month coastal journey by leaving their vessel in a Mexican boatyard to return to the Pacific Northwest for seasonal work.0:05 After crossing the border into Ajo, Arizona, they rent a Toyota Corolla to drive north through Utah and Idaho, stopping in Boise before reaching Port Townsend, Washington.4:58 The return trip to Mexico involves significant logistical hurdles, specifically an unsuccessful attempt to rent an Avis vehicle for cross-border travel due to a lack of credit history.10:58 They eventually secure a ride to Puerto Penasco with a contact named Todd.11:52 Upon returning to the boat, they discover that a five-gallon bucket of water left inside the cabin to hydrate the wood has caused severe mold growth.13:22 The crew cleans the vessel and prepares for the upcoming season in the desert boatyard.
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