Ski Baja - 10-28-2003 at 12:46 PM
As we all know, the world is getting smaller and wasn't that big to begin with. Obviously we have a population problem although there are still plenty
of habitable areas that can be utilized with modern advances such as wind (modern?) and solar( fairly ancient!). What we have come up with is a way to
harness these powers for energy which we demand.
This is spectacular and coming into it's own but not fast enough. But it is happening. So, because of this, more and more areas are becoming
habitable. Lot's of people need lot's of places to live.
Now, what has happened because of this growth, the population is taking over most of the planet and filling in the open areas with homes, factories,
parking lots, golf courses, etc. to entertain and house the masses.
Let's move to the few "special" places left on the planet. Yosemite, The Tetons, just to name a couple in an area most of us recognize. These places
are almost magical as you know if you have been there.
This being a Baja board, how about that "special" feeling you get when you come into Baja. For some it happens at the border and others San Quintin
or Guerrero Negro but, no matter, I have seen it discussed on here before so I know many are aware of " the Baja feeling".
This is one of the very last places left on the planet that is basically unconquered and wild. It is a truly magical place. Have you ever seen
happier or more caring people ? In spite of what we show them they are missing. Crime, drugs, greed and war are still unknown in many of the areas
here, believe it or not. All of the cities have the same problems as the U.S. but I won't get into the reasons for that because this is about Baja and
not the U.S.
So, here we have one of the last outposts of nature on the entire planet. The ocean is teaming with life, there are wild animals roaming
everywhere, it is an archeological wonderland complete with thermal pools, prescious minerals, Indian Caves and a history that is just beginning to be
investigated.. There are oasis and waterfalls and some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world.
I personally think that since we can find development everywhere on the planet and wild areas in so few places, we should at least make an attempt
at preserving them rather than developing them. What really happens is a very limited number of business owners and developers make lot's of money.
Because that is what it really is all about. And it's at the cost of destroying our planet and polluting our waters.
After reading many of the posts for quite a while now I am actually amazed that any of you feel that Baja will stay the magical place it is if
development occurs. And development anywhere is going to have an effect everywhere. Yall musta gone to the same S.Cal. school as me.
I have nothing against tourism as most everyone in that industry is eco concious and they take care of the planet. Development on the other hand ,
inevitably destroys the planet in one way or another. For Chrissakes guys, they haven't even found all the caves yet but some rich developer is
already building homes. Please just think about it.
Anonymous - 10-28-2003 at 01:06 PM
Amen. And while you're thinking about Baja in this context, think about the Utah redrock country, Chiapas (another part of the world with the world's
greatest concentration of natural resources - plants, birds, insects, rivers, lakes, etc. as well as prehistoric sites), Yellowstone, etc. Yes, Baja
is special for all its specialness, but all of the wilderness areas need our attention and support to keep them wild. Where would we be without them
- I hate to think about it. Sometimes the greatest damage is to do nothing.
Dave - 10-28-2003 at 02:57 PM
JR, apparently the Mexican Government, land owners, developers and those who will ultimately purchase in these developments don't share your/my
appreciation for Baja's unique, stark beauty and they, my pastrami loving friend, are the only ones who can do anything about it.
Your comments here, with few exceptions, are just preaching to the choir.
The choir
Ski Baja - 10-28-2003 at 04:05 PM
And a smog induced choir at that. Good thing for Pastrami or I'd really be a whiner.
Skeet/Loreto - 10-28-2003 at 08:23 PM
JR. Thanks the good Loard that tere is so much space in Baja and so few people that you will have past on and still the good feeling og Baja will be
ther. For me the good feeling never leaves.Physically I am in Calif. mentally I am in Loreto , San Nicholas, or on that tough road to
San Ysidro and on to the Pacific and one of the many places where others do not tread.
Cabo is ruined,Loreto may be ruined in your life time but Baja will never be ruined . Tambabechie will never be crowded.So have heart these places are
for the strong and hardy who donot mind a Rattler or two.
Its the same as Montana, people move in to Montana and after 3 years of winter go back to Calif or Ariz.Our beloved Baja will always be
there!!!Skeet/Loreto
P. S. The next time you visit Francesca at St. Javier ask her to tell you the story about all the Birth control pills that were given to them free by
a couple of Doctors from the States.{1976}
Birth Control in San Javier?
David K - 10-28-2003 at 09:24 PM
Hang on there, Skeet! You are not just going to drop a laughing bomb like that and leave!You must share the rest of that story.. PLEASE!
1976 was the year of my second visit to San Javier (July).
Loreto
Ski Baja - 10-28-2003 at 09:31 PM
Skeet, that is exactly where I thought you were going with your posts. Even though we may disagree on some things, I respect the heck out of what you
have to say. You are an incredible human! Snake eating or not hahahahahahaha.
Anonymous - 10-28-2003 at 10:27 PM
Me thinks you haven't spent much time in an airplane lately over Baja, the Southwest or Northwest.
The terrain below is 90% uninhabited (less than 1 human per 10 square miles). That's a fact and not the fairly tale theatre you just opened the
curtain on.
and...
Baja is a fine place for many reason. One of which is the people. If they will development, your expatriate ass should get out of the way.
right, i fly all over it regularly, scary at times
capt. mike - 10-29-2003 at 06:11 AM
and the thing that grabs your attention the most is HOW FRICKIN HUGE BUT DESOLATE IT IS!!!!
I'm talking about rough and mainly inhospitable terrain, only the hardiest need apply, even some grand coast lines like between loreto to la paz.
I am always thinking where will i set her down when / if the fan up fronts quits (not likely but it did happen once over San Lorenzo isla resulting in
2 couples stranded at san francisquito for 3 days awaiting rescue, buts that a whole nuther story!) I think a lot of communities can be improved,
developed and will not change the most of Baja one iota. And if it does - well, time moves on, change IS the constant furcrissakes!