Hi There!
I drove up from Santa Barbara on Wednesday Night and was picked up at the Border Parking at 8:30pm. Yes we crossed at night time! I was with My Husband (who speaks Spanish) and 5 year old. The driver from the OCC was on time and drove us to the Marriott about 15 miles past the Border. My Husband and I went out to eat at a Taco stand after we checked in, and took a Taxi to Mcdonalds so my 5 year old could eat. Then took a Taxi back to the Marriott (its about 10pm now) and settled in for the night. The next morning (Thursday) I met with other patients in the Lobby at 7am. The Marriott shuttle drove us all to the OCC. By Noon I was on the operating table. I awoke about 2ish. Had a Popcicle a little water and was anxious to meet with my Husband and child at the Hotel. The Shuttle took us back to the Marriott around 5pm. I felt great! Amazing! When I met up with my Family we took a Taxi to Revolucion Ave. I was feeling so great I told my Husband lets Check out and head home. The OCC needs 4 hours to arrange for the driver so we took a Taxi to the Border and walked across. The taxi was $6! I got back to Santa Barbara at 11pm. I have been to Baja several times, I know TJ has a really bad Reputation its a poor area with alot of crime. But I never felt unsafe this trip at all. Everyone at the OCC is professional and organized. I can't say enough positive things about my experience! I would do it again in a heartbeat! Good luck to all!
Lisa
Height 5'6
Wt:196lbs 5/21/09
Wt:189.9 5/24/09