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desertcpl
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Roger
can you do some thing on the Jungle
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Pompano
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I have nothing up to date right now. Lots of pics, etc. from a couple years ago and more. Am confined to Up North stuff for a few more months,
but will try to do just that next winter. Always a great place to gather.
Here's an oldie that shows the sign ..
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desertcpl
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number of years ago,, we was broke down in Mulege
got to the Orchard they had a RV park,, my 5th wheel was not movable
so it was walking distance to the Jungle,, had so much fun
people were really very friendly and the food was off the hook
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bajabuddha
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My first time at La Jungla was in December 1995, Jim and Dimas were the CIC, and I was camped at Marybell's. I found it an extremely easy stroll
from the park to the bar, but only one-way..... going back the other, I kept stepping on my fingers....... 
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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chuckie
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Dang Olives....
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Pompano
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SOME JUNGLE HISTORY
As I recall it, first operators at the cantina now called 'Jungle/Jungla/Jungle Jims' were a lively couple named Paco and Rosie (Rosita). They
started in the cantina business by building a very small bar on the side of the highway next to the turn-off for the Serinadad Hotel. It went well,
but kind of interferred with traffic out to the Hotel, so it went away...
They resurfaced in the business in the old delapitated building which would become La Jungla later on, but was known back in the day as simply 'Paco
and Rosie's'. This was around the mid-70's or so...I think. It's damn hard to remember anything so fuzzy and I won't try.
Paco and Rosie were involved in social events, too...like the first town chili cook-off at the Serinadad..where I took this photo.
Paco & Rosie's sat next to a half-dozen little rooms in a row. I really don't know, but I think those rooms might have belonged to a corn farmer
for storage, because they were called 'cribs'.
After Paco and Rosie moved on, the next business at that site went to a fellow named Spencer. He had operated a thriving cafe in California before
coming to Baja, (that Ca. cafe was Mama's Royal Cafe which gained some fame in it's day.) He ran the Mulege place for a couple years and then moved
on to Cabo where he opened a restaurant in the Mar de Cortez Hotel named 'Spencers' turning the Mulege cantina over to his son, Steve, and
daughter-in-law, Alma. Last time I was there, 'Spencers' in Cabo was undergoing a major change.
Steve and Alma kept it alive for a while, then decided to open a roadside cafe under the bridge on the old Mission Road. Along with that, they
offered plants, trees, etc from a small nursery. I planted quite few at mi Coyote casa. Steve and Alma eventually joined Spencer in Cabo and opened
a busy and very popular cafe there, Mama's Royal Cafe...like following in father's footsteps.
Then comes times closer to the present and the start of the fun Jungla and it's colorful cast of characters...and you know the rest of the story.
Explanation of any inaccuracies.....This is about 6 million brain cells ago...around 2010. (Rest in peace, Bart.)
[Edited on 7-13-2015 by Pompano]
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Pompano
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Remember When?
Most folks will remember when this cantina was part of the Hacienda Hotel in downtown Mulege...
But how many remember when it was a different cantina name? When the then new manager couldn't think of a good name, so he simply called it the
The No Name Restaurant?
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David K
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So, anything continue on at Ray's Place out in the valley, after he died?
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chuckie
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The Pelicano was run by a series of Characters under several different names...One of whom was the guy that once owned Buena Ventura, then by Scotty,
at one point was managed by my son Carlos who now has the racing bar, on the river...I spent Y2k nite there with a madwoman from Irvine......film at
10....
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bajabuddha
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Quote: Originally posted by chuckie  | | The Pelicano was run by a series of Characters under several different names...One of whom was the guy that once owned Buena Ventura, then by Scotty,
at one point was managed by my son Carlos who now has the racing bar, on the river...I spent Y2k nite there with a madwoman from Irvine......film at
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...I shall avert my eyes.....
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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Pompano
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HACIENDA HOTEL & CANTINA MANAGERS OVER THE YEARS..
These are the operators of this hotel and cantina in order of time...as best I can remember.
Alphonso..(the present owner of the hotel...for many years.)
Alphonso was running the place when we first stayed there in 1972. A room then was $4 USD, and in fact, we had Rm 4. Thereafter, we have needed a
room from time to time, depending on...conditions. I have always enjoyed visiting with this old gentleman.
Aaron Funk (note: for reasons known only to him and the demons in his head, he painted over all the old-time autographs on the walls in the photo
above...hundreds of names, many quite famous..John Wayne, Lee Marvin, Burt Reynolds, Lisa Minnelli, director John Sturges and many more Hollywood
types. My buddy and I signed ours on the hotel barroom wall under Wayne's signature in 1972...gone too.)
Aaron Funk
Franc y Jean Pierre (probably the most popular of all managements. Franc left the scene after a short stay. Jean Pierre was a masterful chef and
host of many great parties, plus being a successful ladies man.)
Jean Pierre and Chantelle at mi casa. (Second and third from left in this pic)
Jean Pierre on horseback with a date
Pierce y Val (Scotty worked for them as chef before they all moved over to the Candil after mi amigo Matt had completely renovated it.) Pierce left
after a year or so and Scotty took over the management.
Mateo - Matt (a nice fellow and benefactor to many in Mulege and The Bay) Rest in peace, old friend.
Carlos ( A great host...we all loved his sidewalk tables for breakfast,lunch, and dinner..so we could watch Zulema walk across the square.) 
I have a photos of Carlos behind the bar and at the sidewalk tables, sorry but cannot find them right now.
The hotel and cantina have shown us all lots of entertainment over the years...and I wish it many more of the same.
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LancairDriver
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Bump. Some of the newer Nomads may enjoy this old thread by one of the most prolific Nomad posters.
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BajaBlanca
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so wonderful! so much history behind each face. thanks for resurrecting.
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bajaguy
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Pompano
Has anybody seen or heard from our most prolific Nomad poster???
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DENNIS
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I've recently been wondering the same. Hope all is well.
Anybody have a fix on Co-Pilot?
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[Edited on 11-8-2016 by DENNIS]
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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