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Sharksbaja
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The "feel' of Baja
I feel a bit compelled to write this post and get back to our common kinship and loves for Baja. These days I can't seem to fit the block into the
right slot here. Can't really put my finger on it either as I cogitate.
I'm sort of bewildered how my attitude, preference and dialog has evolved. I'm not to thrilled with the tenuous interaction that has become all too
familiar. A family of sorts, with all that comes with it.
We will manage to coexist, we have to. We enrich each other even at our worst.
The "Feel" of Baja...
Don't ever say you don't understand. It would never wash. It comes from the soul, a feeling of excitement and satisfaction akin to good sex only
lasting longer.  I have had the same feeling in Kauii, and felt the
same warmth from the locals. It is a special place too. They know it.
Baja is a special place, we know it. Hopefully all of us.
The warmth of Baja and it's people reflect the warm feeling inherent in our travels and visits to Terra Mago. Suddenly and without our knowing, are
gripped by the awe of surreal desert landscapes framed by majestic mountains and cool inviting waters. Special visual allure.
The faint smell of desert flowers in bloom or the scent of sea and saltair. Take a deep breath. Special allure for the senses.
The taste of Baja be it a cold bottle of water or a lobster dinner beckons us at every new stop.
More special allure.
I have heard it over and over, the "feeling" as discribed by newcomers and long-timers alike.... is the allure we all share.
[Edited on 10-18-2005 by Sharksbaja]
[Edited on 10-18-2005 by Sharksbaja]
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Osprey
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Sharks, I'm not really a social creature but I "feel" the culture. Once on a ranch I asked the ranchero the name of his handsome dog. He said "he
doesn't have a name. My cows and chickens don't have names." Years passed and I forgot that little cultural difference. A local handyman came
walking up my street followed by a little brown dog I had not seen him with before. Ever the curious gringo I asked the dog's name. He looked
skyward, looked at me, looked at the dog and said "Coco". How's that for courtesy -- he made up a name for the dog right on the spot to please the
name crazy gringo.
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Markitos21
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BRAVO!!
It's about Baja and living to the fullest anywhere.
BRAVO!!
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Diver
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Very well said, Sharks. Thanks !!
I still relish the "moments" when something triggers my mind and for a short time I am in Baja in my mind.........mmmmmmm.
Although I have traveled quite a bit over the years, I have more of these "moments" about Baja than anywhere else, by far.
Thanks to ALL Nomads, functional or not, kindred spirits all, for helping to keep the "feelings" coming !
Osprey, wonderful example of the cultural difference.......thanks.
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jrbaja
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That Real Baja Feel
For many starts at the border. The shoulders feel less weight, the anticipation of things known, or unkown that are about to happen, the stories
previously read or heard, true or untrue. You are now in a different world. Disneyland/Las Vegas but different. This kind of entertainment is for
those of a different cut.
When you realize that you would rather head south rather than go to Las Vegas, Disneyland, Family Get Togethers, Work, you begin to see things a
little differently. You have been hit. Not your fault but you realize that Ma Nature has something to do with it, smiling faces seem to be contagius,
and food tastes better than it ever has.
So you keep coming back. And then it hit's.
It's a feeling of "Cool". "Well, I think I am so cool with my Baja experiences that Baja doesn't start at the border anymore but Maneadero, El
Rosario, wherever."
And living in Rosarito, it did used to take until El Rosario before the wild Baja feeling hit and the weight was lifted. I think it has to do with
freedom.
But, this too changes. After traveling the peninsula a bunch, spending parts of the year in the south, and parts up here, I experience that same
"excitement" heading back north to Rosarito.
There is just as much thrill going from the wilds of Tijuana/Rosarito to the wilds of San Bartolo/San Evaristo as there is on the return trip.
That's because they are different. But, way entertaining no matter which "wilds " you end up in.
I wouldn't trade for anything! Thank you Baja!!
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vandenberg
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Traveling north or south
Anybody has had the feeling that you travel on a totally different road when you travel hwy 1 in the opposite direction from the way you came ??
Anywhere in the peninsula ,I recognize the road going in the one direction, but it always looks like a different one coming back. Anyone has that
experience ??
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David K
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Yes... it is much sadder when I drive NORTH on it!!!
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bajajudy
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One day I was talking with my neighbor about nothing in particular. I had asked how Maria, his wife, was doing when this dog that I had never seen
before limped through his yard.
I said....Que paso con su pierna? He said that he had been to the Dr and thought it was a little better......blah, blah.
It never occurred to him that I was talking about the dog. And, up until that moment, I did not know that he had leg problems
Because, you see, what I said could have been translated...what happened with your leg or his(the dog's) leg. He assumed I meant his. Now everytime
I see him I ask how his leg is....you will all be glad to know that it is better.
The dog, however, still limps.
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
Sharks, I'm not really a social creature but I "feel" the culture. Once on a ranch I asked the ranchero the name of his handsome dog. He said "he
doesn't have a name. My cows and chickens don't have names." Years passed and I forgot that little cultural difference. A local handyman came
walking up my street followed by a little brown dog I had not seen him with before. Ever the curious gringo I asked the dog's name. He looked
skyward, looked at me, looked at the dog and said "Coco". How's that for courtesy -- he made up a name for the dog right on the spot to please the
name crazy gringo. |
Osprey, I met a Fernando at Pt Escondido 27 years ago (my first drive that far south) who named his dog "Eat while there is food". Something like
"Come quando hay". I couldn't speak Spanish at the time, so it was translated for me. I have many tales to tell you about this interesting man
(perhaps even worthy of being a character in one of your stories) if you would like to hear.
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jrbaja
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I would like
to hear.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jrbaja
For many starts at the border. The shoulders feel less weight, the anticipation of things known, or unkown that are about to happen, the stories
previously read or heard, true or untrue. You are now in a different world. Disneyland/Las Vegas but different. This kind of entertainment is for
those of a different cut.
When you realize that you would rather head south rather than go to Las Vegas, Disneyland, Family Get Togethers, Work, you begin to see things a
little differently. You have been hit. Not your fault but you realize that Ma Nature has something to do with it, smiling faces seem to be contagius,
and food tastes better than it ever has.
So you keep coming back. And then it hit's.
It's a feeling of "Cool". "Well, I think I am so cool with my Baja experiences that Baja doesn't start at the border anymore but Maneadero, El
Rosario, wherever."
And living in Rosarito, it did used to take until El Rosario before the wild Baja feeling hit and the weight was lifted. I think it has to do with
freedom.
But, this too changes. After traveling the peninsula a bunch, spending parts of the year in the south, and parts up here, I experience that same
"excitement" heading back north to Rosarito.
There is just as much thrill going from the wilds of Tijuana/Rosarito to the wilds of San Bartolo/San Evaristo as there is on the return trip.
That's because they are different. But, way entertaining no matter which "wilds " you end up in.
I wouldn't trade for anything! Thank you Baja!! |
One of your best posts JR, thank you.
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Sharksbaja
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Thank you!
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Sharksbaja
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now back to our regular programming........
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Sallysouth
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Skipjack, Was Fernando the guy that owned /operated the little restaraunt/store there on the point?(at Puerto Escondido, B.C.S.)
Happiness is just a Baja memory away...
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sallysouth
Skipjack, Was Fernando the guy that owned /operated the little restaraunt/store there on the point?(at Puerto Escondido, B.C.S.) |
Absolutely! He operated that little restaurant on the bluff near the pier. I think you posted a picture of that place if I remember correctly.
Fernando was from Mazatlan and worked at Pt Escondido. When we were there in July it was soooo hot that Fernando would sleep outside on the concrete
slab next to the building. There was no air conditioning. You looked for anything that gave relief. I caught my first dorado with Fernando.
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bajaden
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Nice post Jr. I think I'm just echoing what everone else has said. I always felt a calm relaxing feeling once in baja. It really didn't matter where.
It all felt like home to me. Then the sadness would set in the moment I headed north again.
I have to admit that since I've became a permanent resident, the feeling has changed. I no longer have the sad feeling when I go north. Probably
because I know I'll be back soon.
Love the dog story....
At a feast of egos, everyone leave\'s hungry...
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Osprey
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Photo test
Zarra Falls near Santiago
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Osprey
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Try again
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Sallysouth
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Skipjack, It was not me that posted that pic of Fernandos little blue store/restaurant, but another Nomad asking in the title of the post"Where was
this place?" I got it right off but I'm embarassed to say I can't think of who posted the picture!Did a search and came up with nada, not knowing the
posters name. He(Fernando) was a kind man, and had the sweetest little kitty kat that my youngest would carry around the area.(she was 3 yrs,and now
28) We camped there on the rocks, right next to his place for a month or so. Nice to have sodas and a few staples right there to buy from him.. What
memories!!
Happiness is just a Baja memory away...
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Spyderman
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I been feelin' baja for a long time.
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