Melody - 11-3-2006 at 11:40 AM
Hi everyone! My name is Melody and my husband and I are planning on relocating to La Bufadora...part-time at first, but then full-time later.
My father has been going down there since the 1950's, but has owned his home there since 1978. So I basically spent every weekend and school break
there. I've always loved it, but when I was visiting there last June, I was sitting at his dining room table eating breakfast and I was able to watch
the dolphins play in the surf. That clinched it for me. I was a goner.
So anyway, I was wondering if anyone else on the board frequents La Bufadora? I would love some inside information on exactly what it's like to live
there.
It will be fun getting to know you all...and the ins and outs of living in Baja!
Melody
Melody
Paulina - 11-3-2006 at 12:21 PM
Welcome to the Nomad Board. Check your u2u in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
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Bruce R Leech - 11-3-2006 at 12:49 PM
Welcome to the Nomad Board Melody.
DavidT - 11-3-2006 at 11:33 PM
I never stayed in La Bufadora, but when I first moved to San Diego I spent some weekends with a friend in Rancho Packard. I have not been to LB for
five years now. Always was a great place for me. I wonder what it's like now?
Summanus - 11-4-2006 at 07:33 AM
We once spent the night next to a young couple on a beach near Mulege who had visited the blowhole up north.
They had a baby with them that they nicknamed...La Bufadora.
That memory keeps us from seeing the real thing....hope this helps.
Melody - 11-4-2006 at 08:51 AM
Thanks for the welcome!
David...I was there last June, which was the first time in many years. I couldn't believe how it had grown. The last time I was there before that,
there were two restaurants, a few little shops that were open on the weekends only, and the blowhole. In June, it was an experience just getting to
the blowhole itself with all the peddlers!
bajabound2005 - 11-4-2006 at 08:53 AM
Well things have changed a bit - like there is electricity now but still no phone service. The folks there rely on cell phones and satellite (for
internet). The Maneadero Delegado last week had the dividing lanes repainted between Maneadero and La Buf so you at least know where your lane begins
and ends while driving. Everyone we know who lives in La Buf loves it. Starting out part time is the way to go and you'll learn what you have to
give up for a more peaceful way of life. But it's that way for most of Baja!
We live about 10 miles from La Buf and are moving to Rancho Packard in January. Also, check your U2U. Welcome to Nomad and Baja!
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David K - 11-4-2006 at 08:56 AM
Yes, welcome!
The Buf, in May '05...
Melody - 11-4-2006 at 08:58 AM
When I was there last year, my father had just gotten electricity. He loved the simplicity of plugging in his fridge instead of messing with the
propane.
Unfortunately, he hadn't been down there and didn't get his bill paid on time, so they cut the wires going to the house. Lesson learned!
Melody - 11-4-2006 at 09:01 AM
Great pictures, David K! When I was a kid, the wooden plank wall was never there but there were always people trying to sit up there. I think they had
a death wish!
DENNIS - 11-4-2006 at 09:08 AM
Melody ---
The Buf, as some like to call it, is one of my favorite places in Baja Norte. The main residential area, Toscanos Rancho La Bufadora, has been in
slow growth for a long time and there is still lots of open, available space there.
It is well managed and safe.
On the other hand, the blowhole area itself is a display of poor vision on the part of the Mexican government to allow a tawdry collection of junk
shops, hawking Mexican curios made in China and immitation Viagra, to bury the entrance to one of the worlds few geysers of this type. It is a
sinful, disrespectful waste of a natural resource.
This doesn't detract from life at La Bufadora. It just gives you something to ignore.
Good for you on moving there. It's a good choice.
Melody - 11-4-2006 at 09:13 AM
Thanks Dennis! After reading all of your replies, I just get more and more excited! Can't wait to get there...
WELCOME
bajaguy - 11-4-2006 at 09:20 AM
Welcome aboard, Mel....check your u2u
Summanus - 11-4-2006 at 09:24 AM
Si, go have a good time, Melody.
It was just fun relating about the baby named La Bufadora (a real story).
We first visited the blowhole and neighborhood way back in 1975 and can attest to it's attractiveness. A mite too crowded for us today, though.
Buena suerte, muchacha.
BajaGuera - 11-4-2006 at 10:27 AM
Melody -
I've been a part timer at La Buf since the seventies. I don't post much but feel free to u2u for any specific questions.
I have to agree with your dad - plugging in, instead of lighting up the fridge is sure a nice convenience. And landline phones are "just arround the
corner" Of course we heard that about the electricity for twenty years.
DENNIS - 11-4-2006 at 10:53 AM
Landline phones are just around the corner and it's probable that's where they'll be staying for a while. J.L. Toscano didn't want overhead lines of
any type on the property and the phone company wont go underground. You will notice that electric lines are underground.
Sr. Toscano recently passed away and the big decisions are now left to sons and grandson. I have a feeling the patriarchs desires and commitments will
be honored for a long time to come.
Melody - 11-4-2006 at 11:00 AM
My father just told me the other night that he passed away. I don't remember much about him other than that he smiled a lot. I met some of his family
last time I was there.
I agree with you about the phone lines. I remember hearing that electricity was coming when I was a little girl.
Melody
DENNIS - 11-4-2006 at 11:07 AM
He was a most gracious man. I met him first in '75 and took away a lifelong admiration.
He was one of the local organizers of the PAN party, way before it was cool .