I have been having some fun lately with old Baja photos. It is interesting to see the changes of certain locales over the years...and sometimes the
lack of change, too.
Here is an early photo of a cluster of homes known as Posada in Bahia de Conception, Baja Sur. Note all the palapa roofs used then...with dire
consequences later on...a huge fire destroyed many dwellings.
[Edited on 4-26-2007 by Pompano]
Present
Pompano - 4-24-2007 at 04:50 AM
A new look.
Lots of new homes...with fireproof roofs.
[Edited on 4-26-2007 by Pompano]
Past
Pompano - 4-24-2007 at 05:08 AM
This was taken from Marlena's Tienda on the highway next to Posada about 1978. Shows a caravan of about 100 Airstreamers having fun traveling
together. (This was back when the big scare was ..'those caravans will suck up all the groceries, fuel, beer, etc.'...so whenever people heard one
was coming down the Baja Road, they would rush to town to stock up on supplies before the invasion.
There was a little truth to this urban legend...I can recall a particular shortage of Pacifico coinciding with this caravan's arrival.
[Edited on 4-26-2007 by Pompano]
Present
Pompano - 4-24-2007 at 05:11 AM
This present day photo shows Roy's Ecomundo resort in the same spot. The business is now closed and is for sale. Wonder what will be there next
year?
[Edited on 4-26-2007 by Pompano]
Past
Pompano - 4-24-2007 at 05:43 AM
Santispac Bay and hot springs - 1974
No palapas ..of any kind... back then.
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Present
Pompano - 4-24-2007 at 05:46 AM
Santispac and hot springs - 2006
I suppose I should really take another one to show the 2007 changes..and vacancies.
[Edited on 4-26-2007 by Pompano]
Santispac - The Future?
Pompano - 4-24-2007 at 05:49 AM
Could this be Santispac in a few years?
Packoderm - 4-24-2007 at 06:55 AM
Pompano, in addition to your writing, your photos are quite a resource for this board. It's like we have our own Baja Sur corespondent. I like how you
quickly post photos of current conditions to accompany posts - even on threads started by other people. Keep it up - it's great.Bob H - 4-24-2007 at 08:31 AM
Pompano, been out of reach for a few weeks (in Brazil) and this thread is fantastic. Keep it coming! What a difference 30 years makes!
Bob H
[Edited on 4-24-2007 by Bob H]Subastador - 4-24-2007 at 09:11 AM
Pompano, could you date the "Before" Posada photo?
Very interesting. My house didn't exist in the before photo, but I can clearly see its location. Good work.Pompano - 4-25-2007 at 08:47 AM
Subastador...I think I took that photo around 1978-79. The place sure has changed since Herman Morante aka, Herman 'Senior'. was there.
Past
Pompano - 4-25-2007 at 03:54 PM
Anna's beach cafe - Santispac 1992 - fire destroys cafe.
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tripledigitken - 4-25-2007 at 03:54 PM
Pompano,
Here's one from last month with only campers on the beach no palapa's.
Ken
Present
Pompano - 4-25-2007 at 04:01 PM
April 2007. Anna's today. Operated by Russ.
[Edited on 4-26-2007 by Pompano]
Bahia Concepcion
Skipjack Joe - 4-25-2007 at 04:38 PM
What a fabulous place!
I first laid eyes on it back in 1978 and it's just as stunning now as it was back then.wiltonh - 4-25-2007 at 05:38 PM
This was taken about 1974.
[Edited on 4-26-2007 by wiltonh]
wiltonh - 4-25-2007 at 08:04 PM
Church in San Ignacio in 1974.
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wiltonh - 4-25-2007 at 08:08 PM
This one was taken about a year ago.
[Edited on 4-26-2007 by wiltonh]
Juan del Rio - 4-25-2007 at 09:03 PM
Like all of us on Baja Nomads and Mission San Ignacio; I have to admit, gosh, we're getting better with the years!
The old girl looks like she could go another 500 years with no problema!
Thank you for the "Before and Today" photos... they're great!
Past
Pompano - 4-26-2007 at 03:32 AM
1977 - Dusty begins his Baja training.
Present
Pompano - 4-26-2007 at 03:33 AM
Today - Dusty graduates summa cum loaded.
Iflyfish - 4-26-2007 at 06:50 PM
What great pics, such history!
Thanks,
IflyfishCypress - 4-27-2007 at 03:59 PM
There but for the grace of God.....Thanks for the Pics.Bob H - 4-27-2007 at 06:37 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Pompano
Could this be Santispac in a few years?
That looks like Miami Beach, many years ago! Or, possibly in Hawaii.
Bob H
[Edited on 4-28-2007 by Bob H]Pompano - 4-29-2007 at 07:37 AM
"That looks like Miami Beach, many years ago! Or, possibly in Hawaii.
Bob H"
Right you are, Bob H. That old photo is from Waikiki Beach in 1987.
Past
Pompano - 4-29-2007 at 07:43 AM
Remember when all of Mulege's streets were dirt...or mud!
Those water lines seemed to burst about every 2 weeks. The streets were like mine fields...you had to watch your step!
Present
Pompano - 4-29-2007 at 07:45 AM
NEWS FLASH...April 27, 2007.
Mulege now has just got new downtown paving!
Bob H - 4-29-2007 at 09:10 AM
Looks like Mulege has fully recovered from the floods.... huh?
Bob H
Flood recovery...
Pompano - 4-29-2007 at 10:46 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by Bob H
Looks like Mulege has fully recovered from the floods.... huh?
Bob H
Fully recovered?...No, that never happens, but everyone is steadily bringing life back to normal and in many instances, a much better river frontage.
