After visiting Baja for as many years as we have it is hard to come up with new and exciting things to say on this blog. The truth is we are really lucky to be able to spent time on the beach, take a look and see for yourself.
Just in case you forgot who we were! Here we are standing in our front room at our camp spot...nothing but blue sky.
Near the beginning of the winter we hiked the Luigi Canyon trail, once again and always our favorite, with Doug and Mary (thanks for photos Doug, my camera couldn't handle the water). We always see some sort of life along the way, this year it was a healthy sized toranchull
Lots and lots of water in the canyon this year even though the summer was relatively dry.
The main reason I didn't carry a camera was the swimming we had to do along the way. Mary seems to be enjoying the refreshing dip.
We love getting company. Cory and Janice popped in to camp with us for a few days on their way south on a bike trip.
Keeping with tradition, we celebrated the full moon with a bonfire and wienie roast. This year we also had a red moon, blue moon and a super moon. Linda, Cheryl and I kept warm in our traditional Mexican sweaters...always the trend setters.
A couple of things we love about Baja:
The peace and tranquility of spending time on the water in a beautiful setting.
Experiencing and respecting all Mother Nature has to offer. In this case a grey whale just hanging out in front of our camp.
Never running out of new places to paddle. Cheryl and I paddled to Punta Baja and back (over 25 km) in less than 5 hours, including a little beach walking.
The food! Loreto is getting many new and good restaurants including a Peppaginas Pizza at the Port. This is a stuffed potato, believe it or not, courtesy of Jr's and Georges in the walking mall.
Unfortunately one must take the good with the bad and this case we were a little disappointed with the fishing practices. Local fisherman still use nets which take everything in their path, and the fisherman leave what they don't want on the beach.
Something new and exciting, the Traceys took Ken and myself along with Sue and John and Al and Val to Coronado Island, north of Loreto, for a boat ride and day hike. We had seen the island and heard of the hike many times but had never had the chance to go there.
Ken contemplates life and the hike up the once volcanic island. What a great view and workout!
After the 3 hour return hike it felt great to soak the tootsies in the cool water of the Sea of Cortez.
Ken and Diane, winners of the first ever Guamado Cup Bocce tournament reaped the benefits...the golden cup and champagne (thanks Kate and Ian). 5 teams took part of the fun filled afternoon, and we are all looking forward to having our chance at it next year.
Richard and Alexis had to return home a little early this year so they left us in charge of their over 5 ft. cherry tomato plant. We enjoyed it for a couple of weeks and when we left Mauricio and his wife, from the village of Juncalito took over....maybe it will still be alive next season when we get there.
The playa on Saturday morning on Easter weekend. Ken and I were the only Gringos left of the beach. Mexicans are getting bigger rigs, quads and boats, a good time was had by all with fireworks most nights, lots of food, drink, and family.
The playa Monday morning after Easter. Ken and I...the last men standing along with the fisherman.
Until next season.
