Grizzly Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 New feature for the trip. If we win, we will offer Duane Rollins as a sacrifice to exit the stadium safely. This should please everyone. Make sure to do it by some incredibly cruel and barbaric Aztec sacrifice ritual. (Harper hasn't set up his hotline in Mexico yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlar Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I put in my deposit! I am still on the fence and am figuring out if I can make it happen, but I hope to be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I just put down my deposit but I'm still trying to figure out my schedule as well. Will also prefer to be paired with one or two other people to reduce costs. Thanks for organizing Jamie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlar Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I am also interested in being paired with one or two others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS1327 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I put my deposit in, and if there's anyone looking for a room mate, I'm available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPanic Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Thanks to everyone who has put deposits in. This is going to be an epic trip. We are over 30 already! If you're still undecided, put in a deposit and go. Azteca=awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPanic Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Alright everyone who is coming to Mexico in March (or thinking about it). We now have a super cool optional add-on we can do on the Sunday night. - Luchadores! Yes real (totally fake) Mexican wrestling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsC Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Alright everyone who is coming to Mexico in March (or thinking about it). We now have a super cool optional add-on we can do on the Sunday night. - Luchadores! Yes real (totally fake) Mexican wrestling! I am so in for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Withers Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Hey guys. It turns out I’m flying solo for this trip. Anyone still looking for a roommate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Withers Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 @admin In the first post it says you're holding some seats on flights out of YVR. Any idea on cost, or when we'll actually know this game is for sure at Azteca? I'm seeing $589 round trip right now, with a couple of layovers, which seems like a pretty good deal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPanic Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 @admin In the first post it says you're holding some seats on flights out of YVR. Any idea on cost, or when we'll actually know this game is for sure at Azteca? I'm seeing $589 round trip right now, with a couple of layovers, which seems like a pretty good deal to me. Thats a great price, but unfortunately until the game is officially confirmed for Azteca I cant recommend purchasing the airfare. We are expecting it to be confirmed in the next couple of weeks, but it really is up to the Mexican FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPanic Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 As of Nov 1 the price has now gone up and is reflected above. Still a great deal and lots of time to join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPanic Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Although the odds are for a Vancouver home game v Mexico, I would recommend not getting airfare until it is confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 At least two different Mexican sports media websites saying in the last 6hrs that the March game will be at Azteca. We are reaching the 97%+ chance that the game will be in Mexico city. No source listed. http://deportesdaily.com/mexico-y-juan-carlos-osorio-debutan-en-las-eliminatorias-a-rusia-2018-con-cuentas-perfectas/ http://www.aztecadeportes.com/notas/futbol-internacional/2015-11-17-22-58/el-salvador-se-complica--con-empate-sin-goles-ante-canada/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSamurai Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Not that I'm planning on going on this trip but seems it's pretty much official that Canada will play at the Azteca: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Withers Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I went ahead and bought my flight. I've got trip insurance, so I can cancel in the unlikely event that the game is somewhere else. $713 for YVR -> LAX -> MEX. The cheapest I saw yesterday was $592 for YVR -> Denver -> Houston -> MEX. I figured it was worth the $120 to not be stuck in Denver for 4.5 hours, but YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian B. Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I went ahead and bought my flight. I've got trip insurance, so I can cancel in the unlikely event that the game is somewhere else. $713 for YVR -> LAX -> MEX. The cheapest I saw yesterday was $592 for YVR -> Denver -> Houston -> MEX. I figured it was worth the $120 to not be stuck in Denver for 4.5 hours, but YMMV. I think that it’s a good thing to wait the confirmation and here’s why: After they announce that the first leg is in Vancouver and the second leg at Azteca there will be tons of Mexicans (Plus 30 of us) that will need to fly Saturday morning out of YVR to Mexico City. I would expect to see a few more alternatives maybe even direct flights scheduled between the 2 cities on March 26. Maybe I am wrong. We’ll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I hope this doesn't happen before March; the fewer Mexicans at BC Place the better! (After that I do hope we drop the restriction; Mexicans are generally nice people and I want them to visit our country and spend money here) http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/11/18/justin-trudeau-formally-commits-to-lifting-visa-requirement-for-mexicans_n_8587918.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPanic Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Im still holding off on recommending buying flights until confirmed, but if you do decide to buy your flights now, because the airfare deals are good, or the space is running out or whatever, then let me know you flight times so I can work on the shuttles for arrival pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPanic Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Home game announcement Thursday. Hopefully the away game announced as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Will I be able to just buy tickets? Need to finalize some stuff before Christmas but looks like I'll be in Mexico City for work that week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPanic Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Will I be able to just buy tickets? Need to finalize some stuff before Christmas but looks like I'll be in Mexico City for work that week. We want everyone to go and have a great time and be safe, so the tickets might be contingent on arriving with the group and security. So yes, as long as you can join us in time for the pre game event. Im sure we can make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo99876 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Hi. First time poster. Just signed up to the site because this trip interests me very much. As a casual sports fan, can some of you please put into context what this experience would be like? I've heard stories of the Azteca - is it true it's one of the soccer meccas of the world? I once went to a Canada/Jamaica qualifier at BMO Field and got outcheered by a jovial, Jamaican crowd. It was irritating. I've been to Sochi to watch the Olympics ... was one of the greatest times of my life. Perhaps just wondering if this would be suitable for a guy who doesn't know Tosaint Ricketts from Paul Peschisolido. Neither of which I probably spelled right. I've just always been an arm's length fan of Canadian Soccer - thinking this might be a good excuse to take the plunge. You all seem like a fun lot though - I'm sure we'd bond over brews and senoritas. Just feels like one of those stories to tell your grand kids kind of trips. Anyone else have experience like this? Travelling to support the away team in hostile territory? Would love to hear your experiences. Thanks for weighing in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Withers Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Hi. First time poster. Just signed up to the site because this trip interests me very much. As a casual sports fan, can some of you please put into context what this experience would be like? I've heard stories of the Azteca - is it true it's one of the soccer meccas of the world? I once went to a Canada/Jamaica qualifier at BMO Field and got outcheered by a jovial, Jamaican crowd. It was irritating. I've been to Sochi to watch the Olympics ... was one of the greatest times of my life. Perhaps just wondering if this would be suitable for a guy who doesn't know Tosaint Ricketts from Paul Peschisolido. Neither of which I probably spelled right. I've just always been an arm's length fan of Canadian Soccer - thinking this might be a good excuse to take the plunge. You all seem like a fun lot though - I'm sure we'd bond over brews and senoritas. Just feels like one of those stories to tell your grand kids kind of trips. Anyone else have experience like this? Travelling to support the away team in hostile territory? Would love to hear your experiences. Thanks for weighing in! I've only ever travelled to support the Whitecaps on away trips, never the national team. They're either the worst or the best, but they're always memorable. And yeah, Azteca is what lured me... that and the promise of paid security for the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Hi. First time poster. Just signed up to the site because this trip interests me very much. As a casual sports fan, can some of you please put into context what this experience would be like? I've heard stories of the Azteca - is it true it's one of the soccer meccas of the world? I once went to a Canada/Jamaica qualifier at BMO Field and got outcheered by a jovial, Jamaican crowd. It was irritating. I've been to Sochi to watch the Olympics ... was one of the greatest times of my life. Perhaps just wondering if this would be suitable for a guy who doesn't know Tosaint Ricketts from Paul Peschisolido. Neither of which I probably spelled right. I've just always been an arm's length fan of Canadian Soccer - thinking this might be a good excuse to take the plunge. You all seem like a fun lot though - I'm sure we'd bond over brews and senoritas. Just feels like one of those stories to tell your grand kids kind of trips. Anyone else have experience like this? Travelling to support the away team in hostile territory? Would love to hear your experiences. Thanks for weighing in! I traveled to Greece to see Canada play a few years ago and it was excellent experience. It was a little nerve racking at first because I didn't know what to expect but in the end I found that almost everyone I met, both fellow Voyageurs and Greek fans alike, were all kind and welcoming. I made lasting friendships with some of the guys I met on that trip that I still see a few times a year. If I could I would be going to this match as I know Trevor (DontPanic) and Jamie (socceronly) will make sure it's an amazing time for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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