José's ex-wife, Ana Licia, who lives at the mission and gives tours, messaged me today (with photos) that the home where they raised their family has
burned down. She said she was alright, but everything they had in it is gone.
On Facebook, daughter Nonih Gerardo posted (Facebook translated):
Please share 🙏
To all my friends, family, followers, and the entire Adixion Tour community: adventurers, Adixioners, Coasters, travelers, and contacts in general,
today I want to ask for a very special support for a family that means a lot to us.
The Gerardo family, who live in the historic Misión de San Borja and have for years welcomed us with incredible hospitality on every Baja Coast to
Coast trip, is going through a very difficult moment. A fire consumed their home, leaving them practically with nothing.
Those who have visited the mission or know Nonih Gerardo know about the huge heart with which he always receives each visitor. Today it is our turn to
return a little of that generosity.
Losing a home is devastating for any family, but rebuilding it in the middle of the desert, where access to resources is limited, represents an even
greater challenge.
If it is within your possibilities, any contribution, no matter how small, will make a big difference. Every peso counts and will be one more step for
this family to be able to get back on their feet.
If someone wants to make donations in kind that can help, they can leave them at our Adixion Tour offices and we will deliver them to you!
If it is not possible to support economically, help us by sharing this post. Together we can make this message reach more people.
❤️ From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your solidarity, support, and for helping a family that has always opened the doors of their home
to those we travel with in Baja California.
[Edited on 7-26-2026 by David K]David K - 7-25-2026 at 04:49 PM
The original Spanish:
Favor de compartir 🙏
A todos mis amigos, familia, seguidores y a toda la comunidad de Adixion Tour: aventureros, Adixioners, Coasters, viajeros y contactos en general, hoy
quiero pedirles un apoyo muy especial para una familia que significa mucho para nosotros.
La familia Gerardo, quienes viven en la histórica Misión de San Borja y que durante años nos han recibido con una hospitalidad increíble en cada
Travesía Baja Coast to Coast, está atravesando un momento muy difícil. Un incendio consumió su vivienda, dejándolos prácticamente sin nada.
Quienes han visitado la misión o conocen a Nonih Gerardo saben del enorme corazón con el que siempre recibe a cada visitante. Hoy nos toca a
nosotros devolver un poco de esa generosidad.
Perder un hogar es devastador para cualquier familia, pero reconstruirlo en medio del desierto, donde el acceso a recursos es limitado, representa un
desafío aún mayor.
Si está dentro de tus posibilidades, cualquier aportación, por pequeña que sea, hará una gran diferencia. Cada peso cuenta y será un paso más
para que esta familia pueda volver a levantarse.
Datos para apoyar:
Nonih GerardoDavid K - 7-25-2026 at 05:02 PM
[Edited on 7-26-2026 by David K]Biznaga - 7-25-2026 at 06:51 PM
David,
Very sad and tragic news for sure. If you hear of any Go Fund Me efforts, or other ways we might be able to donate to support this family on-line,
please let us know.
Thank youBoenBaja - 7-26-2026 at 08:40 AM
Hola David, thanks for posting this, such a tragedy. I went to my Wise account to make a donation but it says the Clabe number needs to have 18
characters. Can you offer any assistance? Also a Curp number might help.David K - 7-26-2026 at 09:05 AM
Hi Paul, I am only sharing what I have seen and read... Maybe call Nonih?
Nonih Gerardo
📞 615 103 0814
Banco Azteca
💳 4027 6658 7345 6249David K - 7-26-2026 at 09:13 AM
Hi Paul, I am only sharing what I have seen and read... Maybe call Nonih?
One link I found stated that the international banking code for Mexico was MX.
Try entering 69 before the sixteen digits. That would be MX on a ten digit key pad.
Thank you but I’m not sure that’ll work. I’ve used Wise to electronically transfer to two different people in Mexico several times and the Clabe
numbers on both accounts started with 01.BoenBaja - 7-26-2026 at 01:04 PM
Hey David, please check your U2U. Can I text to Nonih’s phone?
[Edited on 7-26-2026 by BoenBaja]
[Edited on 7-26-2026 by BoenBaja]CaboMagic - 7-26-2026 at 04:20 PM
Horrible tragedy.
I think THAT might be a debit /credit card number - could be connected to Zelle.
I called Nonih on WhatsApp 4:20pm Sunday no answer.
I sent a WhatsApp message
Here you go...
David K - 7-26-2026 at 04:29 PM
BoenBaja - 7-26-2026 at 06:03 PM
I used Google Translate to write her a text but haven’t heard back from her yet. I’ll use the most current info to see if Wise will allow a
transfer.
[Edited on 7-27-2026 by BoenBaja]David K - 7-26-2026 at 06:14 PM
Ana Licia, the mom, who was/ is there, is still online texting/ posting on her Facebook page: Anna GagBoenBaja - 7-27-2026 at 11:12 AM
After a successful trial run of $25 pesos I was able to send a donation to the “Mercado Pago W” account using Wise if anybody else wants to
donate.David K - 7-27-2026 at 01:08 PM
Very nice, thank you!advrider - 7-28-2026 at 08:23 AM
We are headed to LaPaz in September, my plan is to bring down as many tools, screws and nails as I can haul. My question is, what is the best way to
go in, I've only done it on my moto, so hard to judge the drive in my jeep.
Would it be better to go in and out off of Hwy 1, or from Hwy 12? We usually pass through and stay in BOLA, but we will want to keep heading
South on this trip after the drop off. AKgringo - 7-28-2026 at 09:27 AM
I would drive into the mission from hwy 1, then take the road out to the BOLA pavement. I drove it a couple of years ago and it was fairly decent
side trip.
By the way, any new tools or supplies may cost you an extra 18% duty crossing the border. It may be better to shop at one of the box stores in Baja.
Maybe some Nomad who has done this before can chime in.advrider - 7-28-2026 at 12:20 PM
Thanks AK, that's what I was thinking. Drive in one way and out the other side, depending on the timing we will stay the night in Bola before or
after.
My plan is to mix the tools in with my camping gear so maybe it won't be obvious. Shopping local might be a good option.
How long would you guess it will take from Hwy 1 across to 12? AKgringo - 7-28-2026 at 12:27 PM
I did the road in two legs, with an overnight car camp and a bit of exploring, but it probably is just a couple of hours total.
