tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113673960588440322024-02-18T18:04:01.524-08:002 Huckles Mexican Misadventures2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-70591966908107302862010-03-27T22:14:00.000-07:002010-03-27T22:20:55.280-07:00Canada Bound<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Did we tell you how beautiful the gardens were at the Estero Beach resort in Ensenada?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlrVfFWTQgtwgJcDUG547_AqRtgx4FNinYq07VZyFrxxymYWwVvwYhG55lhYFqgkeAxvcrj5cjBYg7Yk-sI4JeK2L9PKoSnqHHToaQAj_ZzpGdCv8Rxm2ZXEOPCqfw1cY-VXmGMh84TDI/s1600/DSCN3128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlrVfFWTQgtwgJcDUG547_AqRtgx4FNinYq07VZyFrxxymYWwVvwYhG55lhYFqgkeAxvcrj5cjBYg7Yk-sI4JeK2L9PKoSnqHHToaQAj_ZzpGdCv8Rxm2ZXEOPCqfw1cY-VXmGMh84TDI/s320/DSCN3128.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEQYc8RIzwd0odf9QdcuoylKeLhjLVVnWW_VDcKmqVBePUomhYnOPYv7XR6b7QwYYuggainMKxBCr2ESn-dsAPs0bejzA0EmCkNwjcp4gozkhzH3gDUs2aOaSZ22MY551moe04oawPVcQ/s1600/IMGP2653.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEQYc8RIzwd0odf9QdcuoylKeLhjLVVnWW_VDcKmqVBePUomhYnOPYv7XR6b7QwYYuggainMKxBCr2ESn-dsAPs0bejzA0EmCkNwjcp4gozkhzH3gDUs2aOaSZ22MY551moe04oawPVcQ/s320/IMGP2653.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Ah! The things you see when you have a camera!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Coming across the border at Tecate was a wise move. It isn't nearly as congested nor complicated to get in and out of as Tijauna is. A minor stop in secondary inspection to rid ourselves of the forbidden dog food was a blessing because it was horrible stuff. Mental note to self - take plenty of your own dog food as the crap in Mexico is, well, crap. Towing a trailer through the rat maize of a border crossing is not for the faint of heart. From there it was on to an Indian casino where we stopped for our first good burger in months. Susie and JD can now say they've been to a casino, didn't play any slots though. For the most part driving through Nevada on the Great Basin Highway was a whole lot of miles and miles of miles and miles. We're sure there are some interesting areas there but not when it's at the start of your journey homeward. Our first night was spent in Searchlight, Nevada. Apparently if we'd have hung around for the next day we could have had tea with Sarah Palin who was on a campaign through the state. Uh, no thank you we'd rather go home.<br />
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We continued on through Lost Wages not even stopping to try the slots. Oh well, next time we will take in some shows and try the slot machines. None of us could get over how nice it was to drive on roads where you didn't have to dodge pot holes or topes along the route. Our second night was spent at Wells, Nevada in a casino parking lot that was obviously popular with the truckers which was packed by morning. That proved to be our coldest night with temperatures dipping to -8C. Didn't think we'd have to dig out the down duvet that soon but it sure was cozy. <br />
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The next day we did a pit stop at Sierra Trading Post in Boise, Idaho where we made some lunch and perused the store for some good deals. We all breathed a sigh of relief when the Blue Mountains were behind us and we descended into Pendleton, Oregon for the night. The KOA proved to be the most expensive campground experienced so far. Lovely people with neat and clean facilities but they sure aren't shy about charging top dollar.<br />
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Pendleton to Revelstoke was a very long day, not recomended but it can be done as we proved on our final day. Crossing the border into Canada was certainly a different experience than we expected. Instead of 12 foot high walls topped with razor wire, surveillence blimps/helicoptors, border guards by the hundreds, infra red scanning devices, and dozens of workers milling about like bees which was encountered at the US crossing. Canada had one lonely, frazzled dude who politely asked us to put our lettuce in the freezer out back. In the future Canada may have to build a wall and hire some guns and helicopters to keep the Americans out. Cindy and Susie broke into a rousing rendition of 'Oh Canada' as we drove down the road through Osooyoos. Don't kid yourself when you return to your own country it is a glorious feeling!<br />
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Coming back to Revelstoke leaves us with conflicting emotions. Reconnecting with family and good friends is certainly the highlight of our return. And where we go from here...well, you'll just have to stay tuned!<br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-87644675305093177502010-03-21T21:49:00.000-07:002010-03-22T05:24:06.902-07:00Cousins From San Ignacio to Ensenada<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We left San Ignacio and bid farewell to our new found family with promises that we will reconnect in the future. We're sure we have many more stories and laughs to share. The drive from there was yet another in a study of contrasts between stark desert and lush countryside. The recent winter rains have left there mark with the abundant fields of beautiful flowers, lush roadside greenery and evidence of washed out bridges. Whole sections of bridges lay in the creek bottom reminding us of the power of Mother Nature. River beds that were bone dry when we headed south still have a flow of water in them now after the rainstorms of a month ago. Work is progressing everywhere repairing the damage. It is very impressive to note that although heavy machinery is used in some applications there is still a huge amount of work done with manual labour.</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We took a side trip into Bahia de Los Angeles. It was like our final farewell to the Sea of Cortez. The town just didn't have any real appeal to us but the area to and from was gorgeous as were the grand sweeping beaches and plenty of off shore islands. Discovering a gas station in the town was a thankful relief as the tank was near empty. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Our evening ended on an expansive beach in San Quintin where we were fortunate to meet up with some more friendly travellers, a couple from Los Angeles and another from Kamloops. They were both headed to Ensenada the next day as were we. So we all agreed to meet at the Estero Beach Resort which happens to be the nicest RV park we've stayed in on the Baja. It's also the most expensive @ $33/night US for full hook up. But it is so lovely and quiet situated on a spit of land away from the bussle and noise of the city. They claim there are over 600,000 people living in Ensenada which is easy to believe. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Susie went on an adventure the other day with Richard and Cindy to the orphanage her cousins Darrell and Maureen minister at in Uruapan just south of Ensenada. It was an eye opening experience leaving her wanting to participate more. It is a breathtakingly beautiful area where the mission is working through God's direction.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Tomorrow morning we leave for the US border the earlier the better as we were invaded by a 15 unit caravan that has the same plan of leaving in the morn. This is the largest caravan we've witnessed all winter down here and they are Canadian based out of Vancouver. There's even a couple from Revelstoke in it. Although our adventure will continue the focus will change as it is now a sprint for home.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixr-IdHbcgKulAdpskoEN-8nNVT1wXJ8V_cPF_46FynG0PjM_whVpzmHjM5Nfmt4qdoP1KiulODvgrZOWR1f5XYVAeK-n-h7Xog-eU7ZI2SYLIBv5VRjuQ3PQMn8H7olwLR8c9RL6ZZDw/s1600-h/IMGP2650.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixr-IdHbcgKulAdpskoEN-8nNVT1wXJ8V_cPF_46FynG0PjM_whVpzmHjM5Nfmt4qdoP1KiulODvgrZOWR1f5XYVAeK-n-h7Xog-eU7ZI2SYLIBv5VRjuQ3PQMn8H7olwLR8c9RL6ZZDw/s320/IMGP2650.JPG" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Cousins Darrell and Maureen in Uruapan, just south of Ensenada</div>2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-41503028970304441072010-03-19T07:58:00.000-07:002010-03-19T07:58:44.703-07:00A Very Sad Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7QbO9GX9_H0LPEhO7Jiw7eQlz6SVvlveAalHOg-dcx8FQOjvlNb0sxXHQEyG_Z3pm0D4fDz5ApDGpL-8q5SeVIvBwNtG8X7CVkFUp05aLaBZH0wjoaY_UQRTSs2XZoz5mCxpdT6N_54g/s1600-h/IMGP2572.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7QbO9GX9_H0LPEhO7Jiw7eQlz6SVvlveAalHOg-dcx8FQOjvlNb0sxXHQEyG_Z3pm0D4fDz5ApDGpL-8q5SeVIvBwNtG8X7CVkFUp05aLaBZH0wjoaY_UQRTSs2XZoz5mCxpdT6N_54g/s320/IMGP2572.JPG" vt="true" /></a></div><br />
Yesterday was a very sad day for us in Ensenada. We took Skeena to a vet and the news about her sore hip is not good. Her hip is dislocated and even if they could pop it back in there are no ligaments there to hold it in place. The x-rays also show that her right hip is in really poor shape too and it won’t be long before it fails as well. We’ve known since she was about 6 months old that her hips were going to be a problem. We just didn’t think it would happen so soon. She’s only 7 years old. The only thing we can do for her now is manage her pain. She is so incredibly stoic and has not once whimpered or been cranky with us even though she is in constant pain. Her facial expressions, as always reveal her heart. Just love me is all she seems to say. Many tears have been shed.<br />
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It was doubly sad because Cindy had to say farewell to her faithful Eli yesterday who has been failing for a while. He was a spirited little Pappillon/Poodle that captured the hearts of all who met him. He was 15 years old. We try not to become so attached to our four legged friends because it is so very hard to say good bye. But our lives are so incredibly enriched because of their presence in them.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-36472888296454924982010-03-14T21:04:00.000-07:002010-03-14T21:09:59.697-07:00Desert Rambles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIylnJkd2bylpG2L-L3wALfTO0OMVNfDLeuFcjeGU7zeHQAEuO1chWoSxc-IOQ5Yl03ZhUczWXs4qQHRfqMmFEuWtJafrEC-rnu6rMJL7MazDJlMTZClqFhT6htrIVCdEj2Y-8Ag1cQM/s1600-h/IMGP2532.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIylnJkd2bylpG2L-L3wALfTO0OMVNfDLeuFcjeGU7zeHQAEuO1chWoSxc-IOQ5Yl03ZhUczWXs4qQHRfqMmFEuWtJafrEC-rnu6rMJL7MazDJlMTZClqFhT6htrIVCdEj2Y-8Ag1cQM/s320/IMGP2532.JPG" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Standing on the foundation of a famous generals once beautiful home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>We were off to an early start by Baja standards this morning. Well if you consider 9:30 early. We decided to finish the walk we had started yesterday but was interupted by the dog rescue. It was a short jaunt up and across the butte that stands above San Ignacio town. Due to the unseasonal rains of late the desert has come alive with blossoms of all different size and colour. We've slowly been identifying various trees and plants of the desert and are enjoying this almost as much as the bird watching. Is this a sign of age creeping up on us? <br />
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As we've stated before everything in the desert has a thorn or a bite. Susie found out the hard way that even some of the flowers have prickles. <br />
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The view from the butte over the oasis is yet another study in the contrasts of the Baja. The vista looks over the oasis of lush palm forest. It is a stark contrast to the arid desert you stand on at the top of the butte. But it is all so very beautiful and intriguing. We're heading north tomorrow, not sure how far we'll make it.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-79112201491744525782010-03-14T20:43:00.000-07:002010-03-14T21:10:47.205-07:00Rescuers Down Under<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNK7ALVUT2bZep-C9ofkuSkZzneJ4uaeLo5XrHf1_KsWPicFNjUOVUUWpeCQgpBqSeP6SbcdJ_4GDSCS4jBgHRSizc6E-oP3xJchQW9ac3kYTR_EyGBJN_HmdpCy0ynBtdS9EfnSydVA/s1600-h/IMGP2535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNK7ALVUT2bZep-C9ofkuSkZzneJ4uaeLo5XrHf1_KsWPicFNjUOVUUWpeCQgpBqSeP6SbcdJ_4GDSCS4jBgHRSizc6E-oP3xJchQW9ac3kYTR_EyGBJN_HmdpCy0ynBtdS9EfnSydVA/s320/IMGP2535.JPG" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We walked into town following the old, very old, aqua duct first installed for the Jesuits use many years ago. It was a picturesque ramble through the palm forest where the trail hugs the base of the butte. The contrast is there yet again. On one side you've got frogs and water skeeters and on the other scorpions and geckos. Our walk was interupted by an unpleasant scene. A half grown, fluffy white pup was tangled up in a 10 foot hunk of barb wire. On first approach he appeared ferocious. As ferocious as a Pekicockashitzapoo can be. As it turns out the barb wire kept him anchored to the spot being wound around a tree and woven through his fur and skin. We realized it would take wire cutters to free him or else it wouldn't be long before he starved to death. So we trucked on into town and stopped at the only locals place we knew. Thankfully, Juanita gladly lent us a pair of side cutters and a pair of leather gloves to subdue the 12 lbs of white fluff ball with teeth. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Back at the scene of the hostage taking our little canine friend quickly submitted when he realized our intent was to help him. Susie donned the safety gear - leather gloves - and put the gleep on him while JD manned the wire cutters. Obviously the dog spoke Spanish and we don't but he seemed to understand the universal language of compassion. He licked us profusely as we were working on him. After being freed from his prison he pranced down the trail to town sticking close to our heels. Once we got to town he trucked off as if he knew where he was going with nary a backwards glance at us. We returned the gloves and side cutters to Juanita's doorstep but as it was siesta time didn't have a chance to speak with her. Then we walked home thinking that was the end of our rescue story.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Over a wonderful dinner later that day at Ignacio Springs Bed & Breakfast - did I mention that Terry is my cousin - we heard the rest of our rescue story. It seems that the dog showed up back on Jaunitas doorstep where guests of my cousin's B & B had gone to visit. They assumed the dog belonged there and let it into the courtyard. The last they saw of it Jaunita was escorting it to the shower and was delicately trimming the barb wire out of its hair and hide.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>The next morning curiosity got the better of us and we stopped by Casa Leree, Jaunita's B & B, to check on our canine friend. He was enjoying the hospitality of Jaunitas lap as she continued the shearing of his now clean but matted coat. As soon as he heard our voices he leapt from her lap and whimpered and wiggled in recognition of his rescuers. He didn't calm down till Susie scooped him up in her arms wher he promptly tried to slather her with kisses. While we reonnected with our furry friend Jaunita's housekeeper phoned her friend who is more than willing to adopt him. Now isn't that just the best damn feel good story you've heard all day?2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-85199567747861195662010-03-13T10:27:00.000-08:002010-03-13T10:27:18.245-08:00Whale Watching<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2JP4W8Atok7Z6hnSEuYh242U4WvL7A8-0d1gprxAW4Cgz0I_q7WW7j0MviWCkdiz31ctsSUHmjZKwDL5iMqRDL3XyY-5H1kmQmp4h8t00tHGUIyqI937o4Y_9Q2uG3HyVNlKx-uTokEo/s1600-h/IMGP2445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2JP4W8Atok7Z6hnSEuYh242U4WvL7A8-0d1gprxAW4Cgz0I_q7WW7j0MviWCkdiz31ctsSUHmjZKwDL5iMqRDL3XyY-5H1kmQmp4h8t00tHGUIyqI937o4Y_9Q2uG3HyVNlKx-uTokEo/s320/IMGP2445.JPG" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before the whale expedition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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When in San Ignacio do as the San Ignacians do – go whale watching. Reconnecting with cousins Terry and Gary put smiles on all our faces. When Terry was able to fit us in with one of the groups at their bed and breakfast going whale watching we jumped at the chance. The ride to and from the Laguna San Ignacio is 1½ - 2 hours over a very, very rough gravel logging type road. However, the whole whale watching experience far out-shadowed the ride to get there. Although whale watching to some may seem rather cliché it was one of our highlights of this trip. After man has almost hunted these Grey whales to extinction twice it is hard to imagine these gentle giants of the sea are as curious of us as we are of them. <br />
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It was so incredibly unique to come along side the whales and have the mom’s push the calves up to the boats. It’s unnerving as you peer over the side of the boat to realize that with a quick flick of her tail the momma whale could toss you into Davey Jones locker. But she didn’t. It was especially interesting to watch the whales spy hop—stand on their tales with a third or more of their bodies exposed to the air. It was like a giant submarine periscope popping up to take a look around. One of the watching boats had two small children in it and we surmised that the momma whale knew there were children in there as her and her calf spent most of their time circling and observing that boat. <br />
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It is humorous to watch a bunch of grown adults behave like giddy school kids at recess when around the whales. One of the fellows in our boat actually got to stroke the calf under its chin, it came that close. All in all it was a very memorable experience and we would recommend it to anyone that is in the neighbourhood.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-59524207369842281922010-03-12T16:44:00.000-08:002010-03-12T16:44:04.285-08:00Beaches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIQ1fUha_AeHxLH9ojcFe5GnrmvW-s7yxFqyUyNif_CQtlTHtZam-dsvCbuzF6Qbvu_9hl7P0N-eFC0UZoTYG4Azf5Sww15KJbhYDC7BjZiEgq8CS-TGK776yy9ziYnYvUCIuDxgtvmY/s1600-h/IMGP2410.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIQ1fUha_AeHxLH9ojcFe5GnrmvW-s7yxFqyUyNif_CQtlTHtZam-dsvCbuzF6Qbvu_9hl7P0N-eFC0UZoTYG4Azf5Sww15KJbhYDC7BjZiEgq8CS-TGK776yy9ziYnYvUCIuDxgtvmY/s320/IMGP2410.JPG" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Would you trust this driver? Looks like he's auditioning for the Baja 1000.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_H0q_Xq5XqheUjVhwHEP0CFe4lLCan6E6AR-viN32T16ITAKFpfLB2GaDfomDaeP-G76cHTQw85WvBlFxYZnWRo9hSUfqNnAMvWgLnOayF9mw6GCmszc5GgJb_2H5UocRgxNnxFD5V0/s1600-h/IMGP2342.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_H0q_Xq5XqheUjVhwHEP0CFe4lLCan6E6AR-viN32T16ITAKFpfLB2GaDfomDaeP-G76cHTQw85WvBlFxYZnWRo9hSUfqNnAMvWgLnOayF9mw6GCmszc5GgJb_2H5UocRgxNnxFD5V0/s320/IMGP2342.JPG" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can I just stay here? The clams are plentiful and the scenery can't be beat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGgwnR1ep-u8SHgaYCbxcuQgnEcdBcnrj7b-EwhbkqNMFdgK0AmFPjJZaEu6nsq0IeV-f1whPE6Zg0ZTj6JKnHwm_RdtW_sdla4T3OA089rzZY7XsCnzYkiBS_x5DfGYMGNAgdJ7N2lY/s1600-h/IMGP2279.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGgwnR1ep-u8SHgaYCbxcuQgnEcdBcnrj7b-EwhbkqNMFdgK0AmFPjJZaEu6nsq0IeV-f1whPE6Zg0ZTj6JKnHwm_RdtW_sdla4T3OA089rzZY7XsCnzYkiBS_x5DfGYMGNAgdJ7N2lY/s320/IMGP2279.JPG" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is where we parked our home for a while. Well, there's always next year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreNOKNp6TjKz__-If6ZarJPQD7ETCZugG4lqQPxpqL9GBklKOiRdX90zQ_hIcymcSGXWfSwPs4GE12uV6-J32DlnEkU0b52pei5dyha9c0XoC7VHD_NuoPyN-3ZSMb5IL-tXr8LCU_q4/s1600-h/IMGP2416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreNOKNp6TjKz__-If6ZarJPQD7ETCZugG4lqQPxpqL9GBklKOiRdX90zQ_hIcymcSGXWfSwPs4GE12uV6-J32DlnEkU0b52pei5dyha9c0XoC7VHD_NuoPyN-3ZSMb5IL-tXr8LCU_q4/s320/IMGP2416.JPG" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a 'puffer' fish somewhat the worse for wear. Don't step on these carcasses. They really hurt!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxr3hVcR4r7p90ubUeQIebRbLkQHIJS1TT79s09DykdAPo61pgv97iGTE33s7zxLgin9aQCYtLJXm3tEmq7f46pRq5NhRvsveNHYC_jtdcdTWB3bCuMwkFuEizM8d6usQXHJATwMf8uaQ/s1600-h/IMGP2411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxr3hVcR4r7p90ubUeQIebRbLkQHIJS1TT79s09DykdAPo61pgv97iGTE33s7zxLgin9aQCYtLJXm3tEmq7f46pRq5NhRvsveNHYC_jtdcdTWB3bCuMwkFuEizM8d6usQXHJATwMf8uaQ/s320/IMGP2411.JPG" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Punta Chivatos was unbelievably gorgeous! Yet another place we'll have to revisit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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We thought we'd give you a glimpse of some of the beaches we have been fortunate to explore. The number of beaches in the Baja is unbelievable! Of course some of them you have to look hard for but others are right there waiting for your exploration. Every beach just like every community has it's own unique character. Some beaches are outstanding and others just don't shine the same. You run the gammit from sparkling white sand to rocky lava like pebbles to black silty almost mud like textures. As for the crowds, some are crowded - relatively speaking - and some are totally deserted except for us. If shells and flotsam are what you're after, again each beach has it's own collection of treasures. Some are richer than others. Sunsets and sunrises are stellar no matter what beach you happen to be on.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-6412350320887876092010-03-08T11:43:00.000-08:002010-03-08T11:43:59.758-08:00Exploring Mulege<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedUPfykni3azQZOGRGzkVi2YXXXb44-7o4ae_uOgEZJoi0fTUpeHN0NEwQ6bvX9-E29NqUDYeWqmBfOawixqmU1oPVCWAjvdsIjx4Hk3HqNPHuXd2YjxZx97VGl81hOevj6nVbS20WM0/s1600-h/DSCN3101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedUPfykni3azQZOGRGzkVi2YXXXb44-7o4ae_uOgEZJoi0fTUpeHN0NEwQ6bvX9-E29NqUDYeWqmBfOawixqmU1oPVCWAjvdsIjx4Hk3HqNPHuXd2YjxZx97VGl81hOevj6nVbS20WM0/s320/DSCN3101.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the architecture - circa 1910.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>If you've been to Mulege you know what a picturesque setting it is. Being located on a river estuary it has plentiful palm trees and beauty or it did have before the rain of the last two hurricanes blazed a path to the ocean. Mulege today is not the same as it was say ten years ago. But it is the indomitable spirit of the people that live here that you have to admire whether Spanish or English speaking. Signs of rebuilding are all around and it is reclaiming its beauty. However the For Sale signs are plentiful too. <br />
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The sense of community surrounds you whether it's walking down the street kibitzing with the vendors trying to sell you T-shirts, blankets, pottery, etc. or roaming around the chili cook-off yakking with all the gringos. It continues to warm our hearts and we thoroughly enjoy how a bunch of like minded people can be thrown together in a foreign country and fall into such warm friendships. We are all united in our love of the Baja and the Mexican people. So, not only is Skeena collecting friends wherever she goes so are we. After our trip to the chili cook-off yesterday we took a spin to our favourite clamming beach and had a big enough hall of clams to host another impromtu dinner party Baja style. We both really like this style of informal entertaining!<br />
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Speaking of Skeena, she is still struggling along with a very pronounced limp. We're giving her glucosamine/condroitin and hoping this will help. She's eating normally and is still happy and perky so maybe it just needs time to heal. Meanwhile she's livin the dream along with us.<br />
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We're pulling up the anchor from Playa El Coyote tomorrow and spending a night in town at an RV resort - housekeeping things like flushing the tanks and doing laundry. you know what it's like when you live in your RV? Then we're headed to San Lucas Cove, north of Mulege, for a day or two to check out the fishing and beach combing there.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-40584634929931218982010-03-04T11:14:00.000-08:002010-03-04T11:14:03.613-08:00Island Hopping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsc49il5Jh7IW2eD51MAknL16jYDFqFTr8ehN0imK-6Ajnxwnd5WbP9fKQ-PQrWzywUk-KlCH-g-h9v9InCyBFcU3OZ4RmsksVE2IrijGiW__DjbJok7skpPJ3hcQal6uDLuH6ag1x4KE/s1600-h/IMGP2315.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsc49il5Jh7IW2eD51MAknL16jYDFqFTr8ehN0imK-6Ajnxwnd5WbP9fKQ-PQrWzywUk-KlCH-g-h9v9InCyBFcU3OZ4RmsksVE2IrijGiW__DjbJok7skpPJ3hcQal6uDLuH6ag1x4KE/s320/IMGP2315.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Birds of a feather.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Playa El Coyote is a white sand beach full of awesome people, some of whom have camped here for many years. Once you’ve been here a couple of nights the real world fades away like a shooting star on a Baja night. It was an exceptional day of discovery leap frogging from island to island and beach to beach collecting friends as we went. Each beach has its own unique character with treasures to be unearthed. One beach may have unusual shell collecting. The next is a bird sanctuary where we spotted, Brown Boobies, Cormorants, a Tri-coloured Heron, various sea gulls, Brown Pelicans, and a colony of the illusive Blue Footed Boobies. The final beach stopping off point was a veritable gold mine of clams. As we approached the beach we were curious as to the posture of the inhabitants. They stood thigh deep in water, arms buried up to their pits, butts in the air, combing the bottom for clams. It reminded us of a hockey game where someone loses a contact. It didn’t take us long to assume the same posture combing for clams. Or as our American friends say, “Catching Crawdads”! Susie felt like we were all a bunch of overgrown kids playing hooky from school enjoying the moment. Some of the more adventurous donned their snorkel gear and dove down for the chocolate clams which were about 5-6 feet deep. All in all this was a capital way to spend a day in the Baja sunshine exploring new territory and making more wonderful friends. <br />
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Remember those clams we helped dig up? Well they spawned an impromptu beach party for about 20 of us back at Playa El Coyote. It was a yummy happy hour/dinner for many of us socializing around a pot of freshly steamed clams. We now know how to cook fresh clams and it’s ‘dead easy’. After yesterdays experience we’re not convinced ‘clams have legs’. A lovely cap to the evening was a viewing of some very unique footage of an octopus on an off shore island as well as numerous sting rays doing their thing in the crystal clear water. An added bonus to this camping spot is having our own resident naturalist to explain the finer details of the marine animal and bird habitat native to this area.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-50955459217285146432010-03-04T11:05:00.000-08:002010-03-04T11:05:19.920-08:00Loreto to Play El Coyote<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBP64At-pcRVlNKKtA3BJSLV0Wwja_WQDT9OFrW8jfAQJzTYKV8eFzfj7D9CJ2irGLujQIsk_3JUbT8hlDGZmVRmOUM1gyO9A9PcuORdIt-DOYbr2uNSlY6uMK_OcUnhTOEeB9UkNY1WE/s1600-h/IMGP2253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBP64At-pcRVlNKKtA3BJSLV0Wwja_WQDT9OFrW8jfAQJzTYKV8eFzfj7D9CJ2irGLujQIsk_3JUbT8hlDGZmVRmOUM1gyO9A9PcuORdIt-DOYbr2uNSlY6uMK_OcUnhTOEeB9UkNY1WE/s320/IMGP2253.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Farmer's Market extraordinaire in Loreto.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbGlp_8wQRZZIiTyv5S6VX_0vdhqSmPwvHyfG8DB7cxuwLQNpAZ68ICozyHHvxzXwoeCg_BFkOc1BHFlZ6MaH2uV-dutFb2LRcESiGW3hbViCoEfzrjJYy_L0oUEvmSjJFeyLFiI5XiI/s1600-h/IMGP2282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbGlp_8wQRZZIiTyv5S6VX_0vdhqSmPwvHyfG8DB7cxuwLQNpAZ68ICozyHHvxzXwoeCg_BFkOc1BHFlZ6MaH2uV-dutFb2LRcESiGW3hbViCoEfzrjJYy_L0oUEvmSjJFeyLFiI5XiI/s320/IMGP2282.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here we are - 'Home Sweet Home' - on Playa El Coyote. We just have to watch out for high tide!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Did we already tell you how enjoyable Loreto was? Let’s just say that it is a place to be revisited time and again. There is a fantastic farmers market held in the big Arroyo (dry creek bed) every Sunday where you can buy everything such as; cookies, empanadas, huge pieces of fried pork rind (a Mexican delicacy so we’re told) fresh sea food, live or dead goats, locally grown fresh fruit & vegetables, used or new clothing, jewellery, tires or other car parts, etc. (lots of stuff you’d never see in the Revelstoke or Smithers Farmers Market). It goes on all day and you could wander through visiting and buying until your heart was content. But there was exploring to do. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">After a trip south to Nopolo we realize that some developers have no scruples and deserve to have gone bankrupt in the recent recession. In contrast to beautiful, historic Loreto, this is a planned community built around a gorgeous golf course but put us in mind of a company town run-a-muck in pastel colours. The area is so far over built they’ll be hard pressed to sell all of the sardine type condos by the year 2020. Where you would park your car let alone a boat is a big mystery. To shake the funk that shrouded us after this viewing we visited a deserted beach (yes, another one) on the Sea of Cortez, where JD braved the cool water for another snorkel. He was minding his own business when he had the distinct feeling he was being watched. A couple of eyes were burning holes in his undersides from the sand, 3 feet below. When he noticed the barb on Mr. Stingray’s tail snorkelling lost its luster and he headed for the beach, JD that is. So we spent our final night at Loreto Shores RV Park listening to the roosters and guard dogs compete for audio attention. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Driving north along the snakes back road that hugs the Sea of Cortez we were definitely reminded of the Mediterranean. Maybe you can’t tell by the pictures but it is some drop dead gorgeous country. Our destination was a little cove where some of our camping friends were headed, El Coyote. If you’ve ever wanted to live on the ocean this would be a great place to try it out for size. The tide is very insignificant which allows us to be pretty much on the edge of the water. We think we’ve found our version of Baja paradise.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-50339663260718843002010-02-27T19:20:00.000-08:002010-02-27T19:20:15.294-08:00Loreto<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCYtXhPA4hkKSQJ87X7Ac33uYbntArM1jak1FJZV0r82X2kzanGlS2lv4vNxCtJvOJIyQnY7RbagYev2yZJuhfVcUaPZ3HTub7M0C7ObsciN7cWW-rpZnsuSBKLIWyBdsKrxi-M9qgXM/s1600-h/DSCN3092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCYtXhPA4hkKSQJ87X7Ac33uYbntArM1jak1FJZV0r82X2kzanGlS2lv4vNxCtJvOJIyQnY7RbagYev2yZJuhfVcUaPZ3HTub7M0C7ObsciN7cWW-rpZnsuSBKLIWyBdsKrxi-M9qgXM/s320/DSCN3092.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mission of Nuestra Senora de Loreto Concho.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGj_sMNoBZDogK_zzy5AseRnHbzXTmXg2F16PPTqWMaXIPJUuGOWpGH5irXXgow8ivkWS4qDFyfT2DoMu432U0RxzSPqwXxi3L7fHsAu4vGNfhRCB5Y_rNJwEPFeqsxlmCSFHr-N37vxo/s1600-h/IMGP2244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGj_sMNoBZDogK_zzy5AseRnHbzXTmXg2F16PPTqWMaXIPJUuGOWpGH5irXXgow8ivkWS4qDFyfT2DoMu432U0RxzSPqwXxi3L7fHsAu4vGNfhRCB5Y_rNJwEPFeqsxlmCSFHr-N37vxo/s320/IMGP2244.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can it get any more picture postcard than this?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>We find ourselves spending a second night in Loreto. We fell in love with the Baja all over again by cruising around the historic streets of Loreto. JD spent a few hours patching our mountain bike tire tubes again - don't you just hate all those thorny things that puncture tires in this part of the world?! We've tried to head off disaster by injecting 'slime' into Susies' tire tubes. We'll see how effective it works down here. It is so much more relaxing to cruise around town on a mountain bike than in a 3/4 ton long box truck. Bumping over the topes and cobble stones is so much easier to bear on a bike than a big truck.<br />
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This community has an old world feel to it and was at one time the center of the religious world for all of the Californias which included the present day state of California. The main mission church is still in use at the centre of town - built circa 1700s. There of course is a huge population of ex-patriots living here, both US and Canadian citizens and a very welcoming group of people they are. The only disapointment is that the beaches are made up of silty dark sand and pebbles which you can't help but bring half of it home with you. The fishing boats are coming in with a number of yellow tail and the military is even showing its presence by checking anglers as they come off the boats. Our Conservation Officers will have to step up in the armament department if they want to keep up with these guys. <br />
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We've managed to meet some wonderful people in our travels. Some people we will probably never see again but have made our lives brighter by crossing our paths. Some we hope to meet with again as we meander northward. One couple we have met suggested we stick around for the farmers' market which happens, on Sunday mornings in the big arroyo that dissects the town. Of course with our love of fresh produce we won't miss that. After the market, a scouting trip to Nopolo may result or a meander northward to Bahia Concepcion. <br />
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We do not mean to make light of the tsunami warning issued for the Pacific Rim after the major earthquake in Chile but we have to reassure our family and friends that we are in little if any danger here on the Sea of Cortez from that threat.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-44306058971093192872010-02-25T19:30:00.000-08:002010-02-25T19:30:48.145-08:00Heading North - EIYEE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2UCPHXWDFggZvLc1I1gOaWqk8VSku_IihpuFkosYzPBrjGjW3vVcmWrlYxEUt32_DeeKqJw9HA6KK5nSt9A7MmWc5Q5tKmQfFwy776zRlIZXmATlC52JRv4TXxyNVQ3FBS3yZYyaDSoE/s1600-h/DSCN3040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2UCPHXWDFggZvLc1I1gOaWqk8VSku_IihpuFkosYzPBrjGjW3vVcmWrlYxEUt32_DeeKqJw9HA6KK5nSt9A7MmWc5Q5tKmQfFwy776zRlIZXmATlC52JRv4TXxyNVQ3FBS3yZYyaDSoE/s320/DSCN3040.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bahia Balandra located north of La Paz</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It was with sadness that we bid farewell to our new found friends in La Ventana/El Sargento yesterday and started our journey northward. We spent many an hour contemplating life under the palms in those beautiful communities trying to figure out how to make this a regular thing in our lives. The perfect balance would be to spend 8 months down here and 4 months in Canada. Don't panic mom! This isn't a reality...yet. Of course the biggest obstacle would be in financing such an adventure. JD keeps telling me, "Don't throw obstacles up for us! Just think of ways we can make it happen." My hubby the great philosopher. But you know, there is some merit to what he says. How many people do you know out there that stagnate in their daily lives because they are afraid to take a chance, step out of the main stream or the boat, get off the repetitive treadmill and just DO IT? </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>We went out to Peurto Adolfo Lopez Mateos on Bahia Magdalena today looking at going to go on a whale hunt - pictures and things. What were you thinking? Apparently there aren't many whales out there right now because the water temperature is too cool in the Pacific. This strikes us as strange because the Sea of Cortez has been unseasonably warm for this time of year. If we're going to spend $75 US on a whale trip we'd expect to actually see whales. Hopefully by the time we get up to Bahia San Ignacio we will have better luck on a whale hunt (watching of course-what were you thinking). We were saddened to view how incredibly poor the community appears to be (Mateos). It was hammered with the last couple of hurricanes and is obviously still trying to recover. They are prepared to service hoards of tourists but the tourists just aren't here this year. Where is everybody? We're here! <br />
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After a couple of nights at the Missiones RV park in Constitucion we are headed north and back over to the Sea of Cortez side. Peurto Escondito or Loreto will be a stopping off point for tomorrow night. Adios until then.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-82617173865780345512010-02-21T13:24:00.000-08:002010-02-21T13:24:36.560-08:00El Triunfo and the Best Tasting Bread in Baja!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCe1Qr8NMuZ_9fHTJqlJ7EJq-InQuIcKEoVw6AhU8z1tUf5d2rs0yQnEMyPjzXFVvHXebppIsP1s7RT06BgKrBfwS5Aq3p3OE550PSHDSaIrneUEoJzpvz5wDHS3lxviOtddsLHnWKIc/s1600-h/IMGP2189.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCe1Qr8NMuZ_9fHTJqlJ7EJq-InQuIcKEoVw6AhU8z1tUf5d2rs0yQnEMyPjzXFVvHXebppIsP1s7RT06BgKrBfwS5Aq3p3OE550PSHDSaIrneUEoJzpvz5wDHS3lxviOtddsLHnWKIc/s320/IMGP2189.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Cathedral in El Triunfo dates back to 1700's and is still in use today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A short half hour drive down the road took us to a beautiful metropolis, population 327, of El Triunfo. This was a historic gold mining town with the well preserved mission—still in use to this day—dating back to the 1700’s. On recommendation from friends we sought out the Cafe El Triunfo for a decidedly different tasting but yummy pizza cooked in a wood fired oven that looks like it has survived since the 1700’s. This cafe also produces the best tasting bread we have encountered in all of the Baja. It is a sour dough artisan loaf that has a compact and heavy weight to it but the flavour is fantastic. It is also the only purple bread we’ve ever eaten—something to do with the nuts used in it. The town of El Triunfo is an awesome example of old Mexico with cobble stone streets and locally made brick buildings and walls. Unfortunately we chose lunch over visiting the Musica Museo and it was closed for siesta when we tried to visit it after we had eaten. It just means we will have to go back to this charming town. A wander through the tumbled down mining ruins left us wishing the bricks and remaining walls could speak to us and in English. We’re sure the tales they would tell of the towns gold mining hey day would be fascinating. </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So, we finally had our first shake down by the Mexican military. This is the first time we didn’t have our faithful dog with us and we are truly convinced that is the only reason why they stopped us. Normally we are quickly waved through when they spot our vicious guard/cattle dog sitting proudly between us on the back seat. In perfect English the commander politely identified himself and told us they needed to look in our car. As they were in possession of all the AK-47’s we gladly stepped aside and let them take a look. We’re sure they were utterly disappointed when the only things of interest they could find were our clean laundry and the new boogey board and polka dot sun umbrella in the dry box. As neither of these are deemed contraband they waved us on and wished us beunos dias. Despite the foreign concept of being pulled over by a bunch of guys with big guns it is not in the least disturbing as we recognize these are the guys keeping things on the up and up. They are not out to harass the tourists but are there for our protection. They are after people involved in the drug trade and the smuggling industry.</div>2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-79810758853072856272010-02-21T10:29:00.000-08:002010-02-21T10:29:30.976-08:00Feeding Strays and Muertos Bay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZRPIbyeYmrRKIziI6q-yAjv8Zf286tjWNr_fVERxgd14DFt5QoIW6q9WRQy-kclV-jzVnuzToinHUEfJoMT9JBupntjMAENNRgZLYukLGoR9LM2DV1pRx-84pv6uRHJq5wKhBpyh7a4/s1600-h/IMGP2148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZRPIbyeYmrRKIziI6q-yAjv8Zf286tjWNr_fVERxgd14DFt5QoIW6q9WRQy-kclV-jzVnuzToinHUEfJoMT9JBupntjMAENNRgZLYukLGoR9LM2DV1pRx-84pv6uRHJq5wKhBpyh7a4/s320/IMGP2148.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It looked like they were waiting in formation - for what I don't know.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">When we first arrived at Jodi and Mike`s property we gamely took over feeding the stray dogs that showed up at least once a day looking for anything we wanted to throw their way. Unfortunately the stray dogs quit coming around. So we took on feeding the other most common four legged critter that is constantly roaming in search of food—anything you can throw their way, the vacas (cows). Skeena did not like the idea of mom throwing good food to the cows even if it was vegetables. As it is she hates the cows because of their bells that jangle all night long keeping her and her masters awake. We watched one of these purebred, Mexican Brahma/Jersey/Hereford/Gernsey/Charlais/Chihuahua cows carefully insert its head through the small gap in the fence where the dog food dish was and snuffle around the empty dish. Obviously it has done that before because it knew just how far it could reach without hanging its horns up in the fence. I wish we could have caught that on film. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">In search of a new adventure we headed out to the other side of Lighthouse point to try and pin down an excellent snorkelling beach discovered by some of our friends in the campground. The sea was too rough for snorkelling that day but we think we found the spot and will return on a calm wind day. What we did find is an excellent restaurant where you least expect it at Muertos Bay. As all of you Spanish aficionados will know Muertos means dead. How can you develop a multi-trillion dollar resort/golf course when your name is Muertos. So typical of Mexico, it was renamed ‘Bay of Dreams’. There used to be an old Spanish wharf in this protected bay as it was the only one of its type between Los Frailles and La Paz. Some of intricate stone/brick work was amazing in its detail. We partook in an awesome lunch at the beach house restaurant and hobb knobbed with some of the local colour that either had a house in the area or were moored in the calm bay out-waiting the 3 day blow on the Sea of Cortez. All in all it was a very pleasant way to spend the day. We will return again to take in some snorkelling and have another meal at the restaurant. </div>2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-24265886623769336832010-02-10T11:32:00.000-08:002010-02-10T11:32:39.664-08:0010 Feb 2010 - The Word of the Day is Ruminating!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgycaF33I79fjV2JCc86scgQPNbZ8hVJWFdNa9oYuKm6KlP66SDuS2Wrj_pTx64PkY-vNb-F0672pcjsQFGOfSJO3tPMDp6S9F8oiXLtCX-clCaeoyWgfTE5_JpM_Hgr49ZKuOwbt4Pf_g/s1600-h/IMGP2136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgycaF33I79fjV2JCc86scgQPNbZ8hVJWFdNa9oYuKm6KlP66SDuS2Wrj_pTx64PkY-vNb-F0672pcjsQFGOfSJO3tPMDp6S9F8oiXLtCX-clCaeoyWgfTE5_JpM_Hgr49ZKuOwbt4Pf_g/s320/IMGP2136.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Typical Baja beautiful scenery!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>For anyone that is bothering to count we’ve been on this adventure for 94 days. There’s been a little time lapse in our updates to the blog. This is a result of the extremely poor internet access we have been experiencing yet again. It appears that when rain hits this part of the world things go wrong with the internet. We can only surmise that it might be due to electrical or electronics being exposed to the elements. Rain is not expected and therefore not planned for. <br />
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What have we been doing with our time you ask? Well, we seem to have fallen into a sort of routine of Yoga, fishing, walking on the beach, snorkelling, laying on the beach, visiting with friends, reading books, watching for whales, bird watching, and biking. However, our Magellan hats are gathering dust on the hook and we must don them and head off on more exploratory romps. <br />
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A love hate relationship with La Paz still exists in our world. However, we’ve been there enough times now that we can actually find the stores and restaurants we want to find and do all the errands we go there to do. We are able to pick up the basics we need for day to day living in El Sargeanto & La Ventana but some things you just can’t get here necessitating our trips to La Paz. <br />
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So why the word ruminating? Sitting here in El Sargento/La Ventana Mexico leaves us wondering how we came to be here at this point in our lives and where we are headed from here. If you know us well you know that we are people of action. Talking about ideas is one thing but when you actually put action into motion—now you’re talking! Both of us have been profoundly affected by losses we have suffered in the deaths of family and close friends which brings home the fact that life is not a dress rehearsal with a replay button you can push time and again to get it right. Having only one stab at it makes us want to maximize the experiences we crave. The people we’ve met and developed friendships with along this adventurous road have continued to reinforce our beliefs. So you ask—where do you go from here? Stay tuned and we’ll see.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-42083563269822998512010-01-30T18:51:00.000-08:002010-01-30T18:51:50.173-08:00Snorkeling at Punta Gorda<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMMqqWu1NdTO-kcA6UFoyEqd6yVl8IArXnBWyzddVi1wWEyQVlpfG5KGscyRD-0Mkwbi9S5vcHe4thMhEBDAvp7T64QrlQOvP2-IFXApABqfOvXhg4w6Qe6RiNPW-RX_6JD9QeeaEWIg/s1600-h/IMGP2103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMMqqWu1NdTO-kcA6UFoyEqd6yVl8IArXnBWyzddVi1wWEyQVlpfG5KGscyRD-0Mkwbi9S5vcHe4thMhEBDAvp7T64QrlQOvP2-IFXApABqfOvXhg4w6Qe6RiNPW-RX_6JD9QeeaEWIg/s320/IMGP2103.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Susie was up early and caught the sunrise. Awe inspiring!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIJMfkI6d3M_osUtlc61zySDvT3l2Nb5fFU6RLPMTtl-XIvQ9386rklBlnq8HFJMXv-aBNFnZIyde_nhTwEjvw3FwpmL3qxCAbPvsMkg3ZcnQL-pva1LQsIs37FUDYIl8P36scbUMdds/s1600-h/IMGP2098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIJMfkI6d3M_osUtlc61zySDvT3l2Nb5fFU6RLPMTtl-XIvQ9386rklBlnq8HFJMXv-aBNFnZIyde_nhTwEjvw3FwpmL3qxCAbPvsMkg3ZcnQL-pva1LQsIs37FUDYIl8P36scbUMdds/s320/IMGP2098.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I saw really small flourescent blue glowing fish, fish that look like those Tetras in the pet store, one banana fish about the size and shape of a coke bottle, green and yellow butterfly fish, purple, green & blue type butterfly fish, blackish butterfly type fish, approximately 1 million small sardinias, approximately 1 million bigger sardines, several baby groupers, prickly puffer fish, prickly sea urchins, 1 jelly fish that I swear was following me as fast as it could swim--evil thing, one golden retriever dog--unsure if it is indigineous to these waters or if it is an introduced critter and several other small taxinomically unidentified species that scurried into the rocks before I could get a scientific fix on them. Ya John, I know it's a run on sentence.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The rest of the day was spent at the good trailer Calypso with the to die for view of the Sea of Cortez as Susie worked on her mom's memoirs. Yes mom, she is finally working on them and enjoying every minute of it. JD thought about tying some flys but was soon overcome with fatigue from his underwater expedition.</div>2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-87342288289819883002010-01-28T12:14:00.000-08:002010-01-28T12:14:49.578-08:00Things that go rattle and clank in the night!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTXnw-6Q_XVHx0bQJmZU_9rneWtBMOI4W0nhQwFEjkp8Q4FTWuW_AP6C2jkzjXg5IhsVHH-cecDlJPmVjAd3I5cbS147yoxSPrNFh0h3Twsel5SPox6H_Hrgjb4JrJnPP-sPuxTo_Z4A/s1600-h/DSCN3007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" mt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTXnw-6Q_XVHx0bQJmZU_9rneWtBMOI4W0nhQwFEjkp8Q4FTWuW_AP6C2jkzjXg5IhsVHH-cecDlJPmVjAd3I5cbS147yoxSPrNFh0h3Twsel5SPox6H_Hrgjb4JrJnPP-sPuxTo_Z4A/s320/DSCN3007.JPG" /></a><br />
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No, the part of the Baja we are on did not slide into the ocean like the northern parts. There has been absolutely no rain where we have landed. We hope they have the northern roads fixed by April or we might have to stay longer. Just Kidding!<br />
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Afterspending 2 nights dry camping in Los Barriles we uprooted and came back to La Ventana/El Sargento. Los Barriles was beautiful of course but we quickly tired of the relentless wind that howled 24/7. While walking down the street one day we bumped into Carleen and Gary, went for lunch and took that as a sign that we should move back to La Ventana as they were only there for a few more days. It was such a bizarre feeling to drive down the road and feel like we were going home. By this point in time we are beginning to ask ourselves that question, "Where is home?" We've lived in our travel trailer for 9 months now and home is where our trailer is I guess.<br />
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It was great to reconnect with our LaVentana and El Sargento friends again but bitter sweet to bid farewell to Gary and Carleen who have to retrun to the real work a day world back in Revelstoke. We accepted the invitation to camp on Jodi, Mike, Carleen & Gary's property and are revelling in the solitude. No more drag racing, boom box cars or trucks to contend with here. However, Skeena has taken a particular offence to the numerous cow bells that rattle and clank throughout the night around here. She keeps JD awake with her constant growling and rumbling viewing them as the ultimate enemy at the gates. It is truly amazing what these animals subsist on eating anything that remotely resembles food to them and they wander willy nilly wherever they want. Everything is free range to them. Thankfully they are very docile.<br />
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Our next plan is to head off on another adventure to Los Cerritos and do some camping over on the Pacific side. That has to be our favourite beach yet for playing in the surf and Susie really appreciates the warmer temperature of the water. However, it probably means we'll have to pick up a boogy board or two to make the frolicking in the waves truly enjoyable.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-61087175277431529762010-01-23T14:38:00.000-08:002010-01-23T14:38:24.718-08:0023 Jan 2010 - Weekly recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVdQ5NvvwXytKsFDnDAR2cJ3q6nxq1nEVWuHCckYWVuc2sZ9VcSksG8wNm6kKg_rjtjk3i9m02CqVsgP1vUzZ6jITETlBSDsI3k_5S079raweY15w7-ICP4Bn7pUaq_jjks0v7P1pU-w/s1600-h/DSCN2957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" mt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVdQ5NvvwXytKsFDnDAR2cJ3q6nxq1nEVWuHCckYWVuc2sZ9VcSksG8wNm6kKg_rjtjk3i9m02CqVsgP1vUzZ6jITETlBSDsI3k_5S079raweY15w7-ICP4Bn7pUaq_jjks0v7P1pU-w/s320/DSCN2957.JPG" /></a><br />
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</div>Let's quickly recap the last few days. On Tues morn JD went fishing and tried to sink the truck in the ocean when pulling his boat out. The old Mexican guy who gave me a hand thought it was pretty funny...me oh not so much. In the afternoon we went for a walk on the beach to exercise the dog. No we can never tire of those walks on the beach.<br />
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Wednesday called for a journey to San Jose to pick up our parts from Wahoo RV and Murray and Tracy who were going to spend a few days with us @ La Ribera. You recall the awning bracket meets highway post at high speed incident and the swerve to miss traffic pilon cone and oncoming traffic but still managed to clean off the black water dump valve gate on said pilon incident? So far we still have both mirrors on the truck but I digress. Murray and Tracy and all the parts arrived back in La Ribera safe and sound.<br />
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Thurs we piled into the truck and went to Los Barriles for the day to check out the town and have a great lunch. We even looked at some property and stuff. Loads of fun to dream! Most of the communities down here are presently finding themselves way overbuilt but prices have yet to start coming down. It amazes me what people have built as a second home in a foreign country. It seems that every second house is for sale but asking prices are still out to lunch. Los Barriles is a funky little town of expats on quads, boats, wind-surfers and kite boards.<br />
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Friday we went to a new beach and went for a flotsam and jetsam walk. Tracy was pleased with her spoils. A picnic lunch on the beach out of the wind followed. this was another great day as no-one worked, no-one got sunburned or hurt but everyone enjoyed themselves. We delivered Murray and Tracy to the side of the highway/bus stop in hopes that they could catch the bus back to San Jose. If nobody hears from them in the next month or two, I think they're in Los Cuevos.<br />
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We had planned to move to Los Barriles today, Saturday, but spent the day installing the new RV parts, catching up on laundry, catching up on our blog, emails, naps, etc. There's always Manana to move camp.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-33199703019809704452010-01-17T16:19:00.000-08:002010-01-17T16:22:55.907-08:0016 & 17 Jan - Silence is Golden!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9qSetZNaeSFq2tVj3c90jPmkGKEdLZrXacWhjZ-Lq3_qz8ldcsDJ7NvPAl7CPBeW8MH7J-r4hlDbjvWigQLCMD8uYbampUMZsxLzEY71ZkjHzFfWdqmt2QMyNxfLNnHWnfY5AcnoFOs/s1600-h/DSCN2926.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9qSetZNaeSFq2tVj3c90jPmkGKEdLZrXacWhjZ-Lq3_qz8ldcsDJ7NvPAl7CPBeW8MH7J-r4hlDbjvWigQLCMD8uYbampUMZsxLzEY71ZkjHzFfWdqmt2QMyNxfLNnHWnfY5AcnoFOs/s320/DSCN2926.JPG" /></a><br />
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</div>After 2 nights sleep at La Trinidad RV Park the question begs to be asked, "Why oh why did we not come here sooner?" It was a busy, busy day yesterday after a trip to Los Barriles, beautiful stores and even more beautiful real estate to check out. It certainly is a buyer's market out there for real estate that is. Too bad we have no money to buy! In our travels JD finally tracked down the wiley illusive yearly fishing license at the local Farmacia after 6 weeks of diligent searching the length and breadth of the Baja. Who knew they sold fishing licenses at the drug store. <br />
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After a harrowing trip to El Cardonal we had one community we could cross off the desirable location list for future investment. The newly paved road has been destroyed with recent rains leaving a narrow car width path through some spots. With much more rain it won't be there much longer. This paved road was supposedly done as an improvement to the coastal road which is quite rough gravel. The only good thing you can say for the new road is that it is paved and whatever you do never, never attempt to drive that road after dark! <br />
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Los Barriles is quite nice with a very Mediterranean look and feel to the beaches. It is however largely populated with expats from Canada and the US. We topped off the day with a yummy T-bone steak at the RV restaurant. <br />
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Today was spent strolling the beach and enjoying the peace and quiet that we've become quite enamoured with. Of course an afternoon siesta was in order. Thankfully the air conditioning worked as it was a calm wind day today. Maybe JD will try out his new fishing license tomorrow morn.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-8879217910602800622010-01-15T19:33:00.000-08:002010-01-15T19:33:14.409-08:0015 Jan 2010 - Happy Birthday Big Brother Howie!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiglBbjsGix8lAlQ83GR_rcrD_5lDpjs5c54xek8vNIVLjnqD8ju3rP6WpN1xy6W2P3kpfz3LqEFuoUCfpjf1zU2JCRtzJbSpwCQQpCQ_ZH369o9STn4ja3l6sJOrPohS6LosC6OAHB71w/s1600-h/DSCN2921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiglBbjsGix8lAlQ83GR_rcrD_5lDpjs5c54xek8vNIVLjnqD8ju3rP6WpN1xy6W2P3kpfz3LqEFuoUCfpjf1zU2JCRtzJbSpwCQQpCQ_ZH369o9STn4ja3l6sJOrPohS6LosC6OAHB71w/s320/DSCN2921.JPG" /></a><br />
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</div>Well, we finally find ourselves at La Ribera. We've stopped for the night at La Trinidad RV Park, a little RV oasis in the dunes near the beach. The silence is deafening after the noise of the highway at the Villa Serena. We loved the set up and cleanliness at that RV park but being that close to the highway and that far from the beach was a bummer. With La Ribera being on the east cape between La Ventana and Cabo Pulmo we have the Sea of Cortez at our doorstep ready to explore. Real estate is very reasonable tweaking our imagination once again. it is a buyers market with bare land ranging up to million dollar homes available to invest in. It is our intent to get out and explore the local beaches and see what kind of fish are biting int his neck of the woods. But first we have to find an ATM that actually has some money in it. This may mean a trip to Los Barriles which is a 30 minute drive north from here.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-3151687247910291602010-01-15T19:19:00.000-08:002010-01-15T19:19:12.503-08:0013 & 14 Jan - Touring Cabo and Medano Beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18_bkxH6XD89rVgnl5zmqQq7qHXGrrB6BP9359yKXMHoIh6UCha64p_8YI7Ld1yHrqxVzsbzQXeKPbVcM6hX9a6tbeSYuBDgMH4LboivZ3YItc07z4lfSV3kiAzRGFvvwjgc56fhzvMs/s1600-h/DSCN2909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18_bkxH6XD89rVgnl5zmqQq7qHXGrrB6BP9359yKXMHoIh6UCha64p_8YI7Ld1yHrqxVzsbzQXeKPbVcM6hX9a6tbeSYuBDgMH4LboivZ3YItc07z4lfSV3kiAzRGFvvwjgc56fhzvMs/s320/DSCN2909.JPG" /></a><br />
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</div>We had a rather late start for the day and therefore didn't see all of the highlights of Cabo San Lucas. But it is always worthwhile to stroll the malecon and enjoy the sights and sounds of Cabo. Of course one day proves enough for us. Despite the 2 cruise ships in the harbour the town was very, very quiet. It blew us out of the water to see all of the extremely pricey boats in the marina. It was almost full. Wandering from shop to shop in the markets you couldn't help notice the absence of tourists and the few that were wandering around, like us, weren't spending any money. It is amazing how many lttle stands sell the same thing and are competing for the same dollars/pesos. A quick stop at Tanga Tangas completed the cultural tour. Wild life of the two legged kind was abundant and that seemed to be the only place anyone was spending money. We capped off the evening at Murray and Tracy's condo with pork loin medallions and tequila of course.<br />
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We were kinda lazy on the 14th, washed the truck and some clothes and took a sunset walk on Medano Beach. Don't know why we bothered washing the truck. 15 minutes later after a trip to the store the truck was dirtier than it was before. How we found mud in Cabo I'll never figure out. A trip to Medano is always if nothing else entertaining but beautiful especially at sunset.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-11811635649066193052010-01-13T10:36:00.000-08:002010-01-13T10:40:37.313-08:00Snorkeling at Playa Chelano - 12 Jan 2010<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyIEEaNW3wI-P79e_kPoe2renD_qUb14_ksUN4OqF0X4BilTZ2sF_JiDPlQHSdYE7Cqk2rZ49n59jsp8EX8zv8YHFOGLv835-z491N65O4zf__Ta-mbfWoS2-32IOmn89vENF4RAOY5o/s1600-h/IMGP1893.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyIEEaNW3wI-P79e_kPoe2renD_qUb14_ksUN4OqF0X4BilTZ2sF_JiDPlQHSdYE7Cqk2rZ49n59jsp8EX8zv8YHFOGLv835-z491N65O4zf__Ta-mbfWoS2-32IOmn89vENF4RAOY5o/s320/IMGP1893.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KOGsO3BaT4BbCIHqa-g5Yb2CuNdudJ6rrRiOTD3plmAqjMDNJS5RgOuBrAj6pkzuLXC5sFOCm9gzDTRqRyjGr-ENqpbrz9EueoVi2NdRZY4loOuT-H1RXuFl0CQPW4AwfYu9ndYCK1Y/s1600-h/IMGP1897.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KOGsO3BaT4BbCIHqa-g5Yb2CuNdudJ6rrRiOTD3plmAqjMDNJS5RgOuBrAj6pkzuLXC5sFOCm9gzDTRqRyjGr-ENqpbrz9EueoVi2NdRZY4loOuT-H1RXuFl0CQPW4AwfYu9ndYCK1Y/s320/IMGP1897.JPG" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We spent Jan 11 seeking out a mandatory, long overdue, oil change for the truck. When it only took half a day rather than the full day we had planned we were left wondering what to do for the rest day. Nap time won out. Did we mention how easily we've slipped into the Mexican traditions such as the coveted siesta? We did go check out some other RV spots but decided that we're better off to stay right where we are. It's clean and and we're comfortable here. We intend to head towards La Ribera and Los Bariles on Friday.<br />
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</div>2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-4942013613793356572010-01-10T08:50:00.000-08:002010-01-10T10:12:44.787-08:00Hot Springs Daze - Bonita!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Tracy and Murray with their adopted doggie daughter at the Tropic of Cancer.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8CY84n6U7RMzfCVpH53ABe-U8yT40CX3RRBqOijFjiJrgV-RVkTVnd-lus5ifKa1QruF3iqzYjtuclhEsFoFvEwiXfhnBK4YtuXl7UNJxVLh7rsiyrSZjz0sXozazxMWVaYaxtnTwpE/s1600-h/IMGP1913.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425169680729438722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8CY84n6U7RMzfCVpH53ABe-U8yT40CX3RRBqOijFjiJrgV-RVkTVnd-lus5ifKa1QruF3iqzYjtuclhEsFoFvEwiXfhnBK4YtuXl7UNJxVLh7rsiyrSZjz0sXozazxMWVaYaxtnTwpE/s320/IMGP1913.JPG" style="display: block; height: 222px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A scene around Santiago.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the many stream crossings on our way up the canyon.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Mh4pUxea0_ZWicae_H-Ot48eXtCsNNBWfVADx8TuV0xLh4UwDIUcGSyXk959fd1RuqORgckhXDJqXVmXuV3hGM6P3MXTdBDGgCzyyvZeyOuZ4Diz7fV8C_b7GcxUrSG8oShowKjJsNo/s1600-h/IMGP1936.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425169020042986162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Mh4pUxea0_ZWicae_H-Ot48eXtCsNNBWfVADx8TuV0xLh4UwDIUcGSyXk959fd1RuqORgckhXDJqXVmXuV3hGM6P3MXTdBDGgCzyyvZeyOuZ4Diz7fV8C_b7GcxUrSG8oShowKjJsNo/s320/IMGP1936.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 268px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A little bit of bouldering was involved but with our trusty guide dog we didn't lose the way.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8R0TXSazU4CyY8yPJRi9YeIB_73cgPeTvGwrZVOkYicqTs7jrK8-x8uRVqKjfEZdXPGVdFk9W8SAq4VyI5X_elnXNTqM02DAsDQX7QNxd6kEtJig50rtTfySqQmcjD8NgSMODvjje5GE/s1600-h/IMGP1944.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425168710519113266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8R0TXSazU4CyY8yPJRi9YeIB_73cgPeTvGwrZVOkYicqTs7jrK8-x8uRVqKjfEZdXPGVdFk9W8SAq4VyI5X_elnXNTqM02DAsDQX7QNxd6kEtJig50rtTfySqQmcjD8NgSMODvjje5GE/s320/IMGP1944.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 213px;" /></a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The only hearty soul of our party that dove into the pool at the top of the canyon.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZ77TqPekH35cIcXFbiSj1dVrd3wh_2PhiY5xOBXjL6T7WQE74deVo2M-PAAdpwLMeOCNcS_4eKZ44LNPzMfsx3U5plDfMVUjP4JFLcTNG0tyUzrPKldT17LpvCNf47o70tWfa5cVZic/s1600-h/IMGP1955.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425168179140984626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZ77TqPekH35cIcXFbiSj1dVrd3wh_2PhiY5xOBXjL6T7WQE74deVo2M-PAAdpwLMeOCNcS_4eKZ44LNPzMfsx3U5plDfMVUjP4JFLcTNG0tyUzrPKldT17LpvCNf47o70tWfa5cVZic/s320/IMGP1955.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 274px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What style...what grace...what a suntan!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3aGq5LReu4wAkGGUBrQQykipk39STaPiRb2D8T74eUyeGbDAdswjyVKSFayqfXq1YXVuSSr9ifREnDjncW7r3Qw1FXOn4J3cEyaTANsDjESoO4HSPSJCJ1m_rKrzVQtMhF32HhdAmVM/s1600-h/IMGP1958.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425167919576981986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3aGq5LReu4wAkGGUBrQQykipk39STaPiRb2D8T74eUyeGbDAdswjyVKSFayqfXq1YXVuSSr9ifREnDjncW7r3Qw1FXOn4J3cEyaTANsDjESoO4HSPSJCJ1m_rKrzVQtMhF32HhdAmVM/s320/IMGP1958.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 283px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A man with his daughter. They do everything together.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3p-mT6IhRWpFuL6UITS-tZwAa0eDrwSTpUQ2EMZUnB8QSYIe1OKtP06jcKPVJtskP3oD1l_wMYGX4JfeUDKu8NwGNl0CECsECf-xf9hjVxQZPn_gqCZCIy-rWz0kSdFNWgaIZnBSTo2c/s1600-h/IMGP1960.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425167654914840562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3p-mT6IhRWpFuL6UITS-tZwAa0eDrwSTpUQ2EMZUnB8QSYIe1OKtP06jcKPVJtskP3oD1l_wMYGX4JfeUDKu8NwGNl0CECsECf-xf9hjVxQZPn_gqCZCIy-rWz0kSdFNWgaIZnBSTo2c/s320/IMGP1960.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 213px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The reward at the end of the trail. Hotsprings in Mexico.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xpoL6vnaXCVVYmzLjj0B-iwrzFnLY0IR9SqZ_HaVXPAqCLsMUaFsy4DKg6cb2x3Lo7ZQu3hB3073y_pBOhEzUKsK4ABxztLBSsGEoedvD7Zq3mKo-vmDOk7vP95ZFhG7QFhDDYmvWnE/s1600-h/IMGP1965.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425167433894073090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xpoL6vnaXCVVYmzLjj0B-iwrzFnLY0IR9SqZ_HaVXPAqCLsMUaFsy4DKg6cb2x3Lo7ZQu3hB3073y_pBOhEzUKsK4ABxztLBSsGEoedvD7Zq3mKo-vmDOk7vP95ZFhG7QFhDDYmvWnE/s320/IMGP1965.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 213px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
</div>The day dawned clear and hot, 28 C by 9:30, so what else was there to do but head to the Hotsprings at Santiago. We picked up Murray and Tracy Smith at their condo in San Jose and set out through the mayhem towards Santiago. <br />
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The hotsprings bubble out of the rocks at the side of a stream that comes down a real cool canyon at the base of the Sierra La Laguna mountains. The best part of this trip though is not the hotsprings but the hike up the canyon to the falls and big pools which is a perfect spot for diving and swimming. The water this year was cooler than last time we were here. So only the hearty swam this time. The pictures just can't do real justice to the cool factor of this place. We discovered Skeena is part mountain goat as she gamely scaled the rocks and swam the pools to haul herself up and down the canyon. She's game for anything just as long as she's with her people. She enjoyed Susie's gentle rub down that evening and the next morning.<br />
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After we hiked back down the canyon we rewarded ourselves by a soak in the hot springs pools. The first pool proved the hottests but had to be abandoned as the small fish in it were constantly nibbling on you. A passing tourist said they were just nibbling the dead skin off of you but we're pretty sure they were pirana's! Thank God no one had a cut or we might all have died. The second pool was good though as it was a cooler temp and only had one of the little nibblers. None of that pack mentality common to dogs and bikers to gang up on us like his buddies in the first pool.<br />
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Susie was unable to wear her new leopard skin bikini today as she burnt her tummy on the first day she wore the 2 piecer. Seems 30 years without sun can make skin rather light sensitive. Another of the advantages of being in your 50's is you can go back to wearing the same types of clothes as you did in your teens. Who knew...<br />
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Anyways, our trip to Santiago was a great experience yet again. It is awesome to be able to share such a unique place with friends. Santiago is a beautiful old Mexican town as yet unspoiled by us Gringos. We only hope it can hang on to it's identity.<br />
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Note to Bob: The fishing license saga continues. I figured that I really should get a yearly fishing license. So, off to the malecon in Cabo we went. The table is there, the man is there, a book of licenses is there, what can go wrong? Well it turns out this is a junior license vendor and can only sell 1 day fishing licenses. The yearly license man is there manana. I swear to God before we leave Mexico I'm going to get a yearly fishing license. We laughed, thought of you and walked away.2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-10513779672401372782010-01-07T18:05:00.001-08:002010-01-07T18:45:37.389-08:007 Jan 2010 - Where do all the days disappear?<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6vmLsCb4h9kpluXLc6avGQv0ws0Fpk9tyL7d64wpOsBOcix0N_-VeqhxSIC68bFGZrnTL6ZkZMql-RFUXbUOvZLNuxF38DsMUVB0I1z2XiK4e82fLh69UjH3YaqA6EkCAwvdJGNq6Ks/s1600-h/IMGP1882.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424193464713842642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6vmLsCb4h9kpluXLc6avGQv0ws0Fpk9tyL7d64wpOsBOcix0N_-VeqhxSIC68bFGZrnTL6ZkZMql-RFUXbUOvZLNuxF38DsMUVB0I1z2XiK4e82fLh69UjH3YaqA6EkCAwvdJGNq6Ks/s320/IMGP1882.JPG" /></a> Susie & Corner frolic in the waves @ Los Ceretos</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FTGm9AC4Qhf6C-oUa4-Vf7VC4OPwhYTHdqEZjNym2KtQWXVZTdktXxMjlB0wzb5SnhMxOWL3u9sAH_Jhjmk0NzdRA3ggsaajRKV3vk28QyIbiJvoMyQXI6rgK6ECQ33uxfup-vh_hwI/s1600-h/IMGP1873.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424192906409222674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FTGm9AC4Qhf6C-oUa4-Vf7VC4OPwhYTHdqEZjNym2KtQWXVZTdktXxMjlB0wzb5SnhMxOWL3u9sAH_Jhjmk0NzdRA3ggsaajRKV3vk28QyIbiJvoMyQXI6rgK6ECQ33uxfup-vh_hwI/s320/IMGP1873.JPG" /></a>I wish I could get honeysuckle to grow like this in Canada!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOaTc8SLdUjlG8X2OjhEwhS5g78WqN3fb1QNGmX2HKkg6i7peXDIW0f8xeUc1OJ1iiWh8w-ZxCrWUWL7Ylyh39vqX-LtA1tpX7q4qChBQXEQnEHALpIX1WhSXaKbX4NjY7UTm7yJEobM/s1600-h/IMGP1872.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 280px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424192503828506274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOaTc8SLdUjlG8X2OjhEwhS5g78WqN3fb1QNGmX2HKkg6i7peXDIW0f8xeUc1OJ1iiWh8w-ZxCrWUWL7Ylyh39vqX-LtA1tpX7q4qChBQXEQnEHALpIX1WhSXaKbX4NjY7UTm7yJEobM/s320/IMGP1872.JPG" /></a>Yes, this is the Hotel California.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKJnnjygH6wHbfXWYvL_nqCphVcFG-2PVqawxNBnAfsj5DDyvyMDCLxpmtNoeGLXqd6_NjH47MAUO2j9qW-2fiYpK5GhfvP_aGhJlyQg4qx8IjKBZXTfle7md6UQFmjxkd1yNOfUFpN-k/s1600-h/DSCN2897.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 187px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424191748997099826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKJnnjygH6wHbfXWYvL_nqCphVcFG-2PVqawxNBnAfsj5DDyvyMDCLxpmtNoeGLXqd6_NjH47MAUO2j9qW-2fiYpK5GhfvP_aGhJlyQg4qx8IjKBZXTfle7md6UQFmjxkd1yNOfUFpN-k/s320/DSCN2897.JPG" /></a> We will own a piece of this artwork before we leave Mexico.<br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">So we did make it to Cabo San Lucas on Tuesday as we'd planned. This is the southern most point on the Baja California. Hooray! We made it down the Baja with our RV. Only 1056 miles from the US/Mexican border to Cabo. We said we'd drive the Baja and we did and it was quite an exciting experience to realize we had finally made it. We are currently in the Villa Serena RV Park which is a beautiful spot with full amenities but unfortunately is not on the ocean. It was quite a luxury for us to do our laundry in a real washing machine. It was an uneventful trip from La Ventana to Cabo, well as uneventful as it gets down here.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Connected with some more friends from back home, Murray and Tracy Smith, and Todo Santos did not disappoint as we explored the town for the day. Of course a stop at Los Ceretos on the way home for a swim in the Pacific was called for. The surf was behaving itself so a fantastic time was had by all including our faithful poochy Skeena. Did we ever tell you what her names means in Spanish - Corner! So now she's overcome 2 phobias, duck decoys and the surf. She romped around in the waves like an old pro. It came to our attention while rollicking in the surf that we now need 2 boogy boards to get full enjoyment from that surf. Off to Costco we go!</span></div><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Today was a quieter day with a trip to the Baja Books & Maps store in San Jose as well as a trip to the new marina. It blew us away as to the development that has happened in the last year since we were here last. The marina is full of luxury yahts and the road has experienced significant improvements. Its looking really uptown now. We're going fishing tomorrow with another fellow Cannuck from the RV park. Hopefully we'll catch something other than Sierra as our pallets are wanting something a little different. </span></div></div></div><br /></div>2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111367396058844032.post-55037743079757321122010-01-03T14:16:00.000-08:002010-01-03T17:42:36.479-08:00The Colours of Baja<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyFLid6mo-VdBUgYjma6mvtZkAcevNH_YD7OcK4UWLtN4vPU4Oh-X9Z48dx88aaLK28mgs2TdGjGVJtlOAyxJMXAosvnUNUS5ESHkj2fiDr49oJfhVN4GnP1jcBYxilFqPm9ClFoa6Ze8/s1600-h/DSCN2892.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422692813066793634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyFLid6mo-VdBUgYjma6mvtZkAcevNH_YD7OcK4UWLtN4vPU4Oh-X9Z48dx88aaLK28mgs2TdGjGVJtlOAyxJMXAosvnUNUS5ESHkj2fiDr49oJfhVN4GnP1jcBYxilFqPm9ClFoa6Ze8/s320/DSCN2892.JPG" /></a> Believe it or not these are shrines at the graveyard. </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMY-UVrwqQrsl3XU3gzQ1w_12u8361MyTDb5BGy3I-v16xUpdFpN-VMdPQc8e7vFkgx2zWPEkF8ch1LpccEmdK1OzGKHKdP5omAQJnEbXMb84eVrS-gY9leE_Gb7VcZ0NnEUWfcBUmxUw/s1600-h/DSCN2893.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 206px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422692535583833602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMY-UVrwqQrsl3XU3gzQ1w_12u8361MyTDb5BGy3I-v16xUpdFpN-VMdPQc8e7vFkgx2zWPEkF8ch1LpccEmdK1OzGKHKdP5omAQJnEbXMb84eVrS-gY9leE_Gb7VcZ0NnEUWfcBUmxUw/s320/DSCN2893.JPG" /></a>They are little houses built to honour deceased loved ones.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv99km2stoIHZ9SOfA4m9m2zn6308mCDfjrkogPA9NI-xJRchvJAtCFBDzzxcjp-fYKplqGReZQtZ3RjS7EXENT0fsmTsW-kFU0uSIIXpKJRXZjtD7nYWXUOQhVy1TykSXjd-CLVjbb54/s1600-h/DSCN2880.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422692047721997042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv99km2stoIHZ9SOfA4m9m2zn6308mCDfjrkogPA9NI-xJRchvJAtCFBDzzxcjp-fYKplqGReZQtZ3RjS7EXENT0fsmTsW-kFU0uSIIXpKJRXZjtD7nYWXUOQhVy1TykSXjd-CLVjbb54/s320/DSCN2880.JPG" /></a> This has become one of our favourite restaurants in La Paz , Rancho Viejo, thanks to Jodi & Mike introducing us to it.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJihRQn3PFwgPq8aApuc1A5jigvzz-Cjo2yj4sU4A1wWgJSULo1kHUGj5ME5j_bLm8meID667RzdMINBW54dBspvXDRIFkuUbwH6Su8EIjDYd-U6G45f35UsCFGJsnLu0F6_C87lPt2yg/s1600-h/DSCN2877.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 195px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422690614039651698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJihRQn3PFwgPq8aApuc1A5jigvzz-Cjo2yj4sU4A1wWgJSULo1kHUGj5ME5j_bLm8meID667RzdMINBW54dBspvXDRIFkuUbwH6Su8EIjDYd-U6G45f35UsCFGJsnLu0F6_C87lPt2yg/s320/DSCN2877.JPG" /></a>Here we are enjoying another meal there.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpfL7P0sX0k938ZuAvO72Y_xQ7pKdX_3zMc2CJ0QCCxvw01Xv_A2JCZKlUza3wGBIjtCgbQSEaUcCm6ctSvEsezKwuu2YUsbShcvvAFe1-G6XK6ESihxVCqrWh26nkJTGlP5bvh5xTZc/s1600-h/DSCN2871.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 165px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422690354483291842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpfL7P0sX0k938ZuAvO72Y_xQ7pKdX_3zMc2CJ0QCCxvw01Xv_A2JCZKlUza3wGBIjtCgbQSEaUcCm6ctSvEsezKwuu2YUsbShcvvAFe1-G6XK6ESihxVCqrWh26nkJTGlP5bvh5xTZc/s320/DSCN2871.JPG" /></a>The malecon in La Paz.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkuzziG8d-ns3psY-EDZEaR0R2MGhSU3P5JXpNhBdO_yr6Af8Jue8-28GAWIAGuw2LEtMtVpfh2kF_RZicFHgBSYeVNfLcw6sWeQZIAk9-iG66V7dPamJyVIikr6hdf-nimC-LSyJSUc/s1600-h/DSCN2869.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422690076535112498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkuzziG8d-ns3psY-EDZEaR0R2MGhSU3P5JXpNhBdO_yr6Af8Jue8-28GAWIAGuw2LEtMtVpfh2kF_RZicFHgBSYeVNfLcw6sWeQZIAk9-iG66V7dPamJyVIikr6hdf-nimC-LSyJSUc/s320/DSCN2869.JPG" /></a>Artwork in La Paz.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_oiUPangEjp3bggs8xYqLA9W3dKAPuNK687iFe96llbwmo0tEhHBaEpdEBXXJeIpTHpupUvE4eh6zLvHV2YPGt5QXpZMmDzWAxXJ-F2Y28aAOrHori30WiBbDrKKtoGu2DDJuLJpayS0/s1600-h/DSCN2868.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 248px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422689343777942578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_oiUPangEjp3bggs8xYqLA9W3dKAPuNK687iFe96llbwmo0tEhHBaEpdEBXXJeIpTHpupUvE4eh6zLvHV2YPGt5QXpZMmDzWAxXJ-F2Y28aAOrHori30WiBbDrKKtoGu2DDJuLJpayS0/s320/DSCN2868.JPG" /></a>Love this mural!<br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Went for a lovely bike ride this morning, returned to the trailer for lunch and then hit the beach for a long walk this afternoon. We don't think we'll ever tire of this lifestyle! Our Skeena dog seems to agree wholeheartedly as well. Our shell collecting may have to slow down a somewhat as we've run out of places to store them. Their just so pretty! On our bike ride we explored the local cemetary. It is mind boggling to see how the Mexican's honour their dead. The shrines that they build for the deceased are sometimes nicer that what the living have as houses. Some are just so beautiful.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Travelled to La Paz with Jodi & Mike yesterday for groceries, money and culture. It sure makes a difference when you go to a new city with people that know where they're going - little or no stress!</span></div><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">We're pulling up stakes in La Ventana Tuesday and heading to San Jose del Cabo to meet up with Murray and Tracey. The plan is to show them a few places we've discovered in our previous trips down here. Haven't been fishing in the last few days but plan on taking one more stab at it tomorrow if it's not too windy. We'll continue this saga when we get to San Jose.</span></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>2 Huckles Mexican Misadventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828102517834249518noreply@blogger.com0