Saturday, we sadly had to head home... it would be nice to have Sunday to unpack, clean up, etc. but not sure if we could get from Concepcion Bay to
Oceanside, CA in one day's drive (without driving after dark south of El Rosario).
If we got too tired, then we could stop...
We were are packed up by 8 am (I think it was) and drove north to Mulege... AFTER one last swim in beautiful Concepcion Bay!!!
We went up to the mission in Mulege...
Founded in 1705, Mision Santa Rosalia de Mulege was the fourth mision in the Jesuit chain and operated for 123 years.
The stone mission church construction began in 1766 on this high bluff, safe from floods.
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David K - 8-9-2007 at 05:59 PM
Bell tower
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:01 PM
Inside
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:02 PM
Outside
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:06 PM
Just a shorth walk behind the mission is this beautiful view of the Mulege river (Rio de Santa Rosalia).
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:07 PM
Happy couple
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:08 PM
View towards town
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:09 PM
Below the mission...
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:10 PM
More...
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:11 PM
In the river...
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:12 PM
Near the Palo Verde airport road... some young bulls playing
Cypress - 8-9-2007 at 06:13 PM
David K. Thanks for the pictures. Real pretty area.David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:14 PM
Two large bridges were under constrution between Mulege and Santa Rosalia... This one by Palo Verde airport road.
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:15 PM
The beach at San Lucas Cove...
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:17 PM
Malecon seawall walk and black sand beach of Santa Rosalia
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:21 PM
Mighty big volcano... Tres Virgenes
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:24 PM
Paved road to the Tres Virgenes geothermal enegy project. The sign advertises a 'hotel' in there??? I wonder what is offered... Hot springs maybe???
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:28 PM
We had a great lunch at Ricardo's 'Rice and Beans' in San Ignacio (San Lino actually)... Fish tacos and carne asada tacos...
Next was the military check and right across from it was the roadside cafe that was used in the movie 'Bajo California: The Limit of Time'...
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:30 PM
The Punta Abreojos highway junction is about 15 miles west of San Ignacio...
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:33 PM
12 more miles up the highway is the well signed road to San Francisco de la Sierra, where the giant cave paintings are a mule ride away!
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:36 PM
We drove into Guerrero Negro to have a look at the town and drove out the 6 mile causeway to the old salt loading warf... A few years after it was
built the salt loading was moved to a new facility in Scammon's Lagoon.
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:37 PM
The warf ruins
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:39 PM
Across Laguna Guerrero Negro (Black Warrior Lagoon) from the warf is Isla Arena and some beautiful sand dunes!
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:41 PM
Lighthouse and ruins...
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:45 PM
The warf is north of the 28th parallel and we could see the Eagle Monument and flag over on Mex. 1
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:46 PM
Lots of info signs
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:48 PM
Back on Hwy. 1 approaching the state border...
Interesting that the eagle is pointing north...
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:49 PM
Leaving Baja California Sur...
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:51 PM
The eagle points the way ... north (I prefer it when we are heading south!!!)
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:53 PM
Shari recommended we try this place in Jesus Maria, next to Carmelita's (both next to the Pemex station). It was GREAT!!!
David K - 8-9-2007 at 06:56 PM
Interesting butte north of Nuevo Rosarito/ south of Punta Prieta.
David K - 8-9-2007 at 07:06 PM
We pulled into El Rosario as the sun was setting, had a great meal at Hugo's Tacos Mision (Hawaiian Patato and a giant burrito).
I had enough energy to continue on... we got to the border at 2 am and still had a 30 minute wait! Home at 3:30 am Sunday!
Well... what can I say... a great week+ in Baja!
Began with the Baja-Rosario Festival and party at Baja Cactus Motel... Fun times.
The Squarecircle traveled with us in the remote area between El Rosario and Guerrero Negro where we traveled 200 dirt road miles to get from north to
south (see Part 2) just like in the 'old days' of the Baja I remember!
Shari and Juan showed us a great time in their corner of Baja at Bahia Asuncion...
More dirt miles to Abreojos and Campo Rene to see new areas to me (and Baja Angel)!
The beauty of San Ignacio and Mulege really was a thrill to enjoy with Baja Angel.
Bahia Concepcion... what more can I say? It was all that I hoped it would be...
VIVA BAJA!!!
oxxo - 8-9-2007 at 07:50 PM
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Originally posted by David K
Interesting butte north of Nuevo Rosarito/ south of Punta Prieta.
This is a "landmark" for us. We call it Monte Chi Chi. I don't know why. Pescador - 8-10-2007 at 06:28 AM
All I can say is Wow. I literally set there spell bound with all the descriptions and pictures. I am glad that everything went so smoothly and that
you guys had a great time. I go away filled and peaceful after reading the total report (unlike a couple of other threads going on at this time which
spew so much hatred and discontent) Thank you so much for spending the time to write and post and thanks in advance, cause I am going to reread all
this at least a few more times.Bob H - 8-10-2007 at 07:13 AM
David, this was fantastic.... some of our favorite spots in Baja Sur for sure. We are excited about our upcoming 20+/- days in Baja in October! Your
photo essay has increased our appetite for this trip.
Gracias amigo,
Bob HDavid K - 8-10-2007 at 08:08 AM
Thanks amigos...
You all have a great Baja adventure as well... and please post a trip report when you return!bbbait - 8-10-2007 at 06:38 PM
Great photos and narratives, thanks so much for taking us along....docsmom - 8-10-2007 at 07:37 PM
DK & Baja Angel,
When you're ready to take on a housekeeper/cook/travel help let me know! I make a mean huevos rancheros and will bring my own tent!
Your adventures are inspiring!docsmom - 8-10-2007 at 07:39 PM
I wanted to edit my last response to add laughter or smiles. 'cuz it was just a joke of course. Don't know how to edit. Can anyone help?woody with a view - 8-10-2007 at 07:49 PM
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Originally posted by David K
Shari recommended we try this place in Jesus Maria, next to Carmelita's (both next to the Pemex station). It was GREAT!!!
until Carmelita dies, there is no reason to eat anywhere else in jesus maria...IMhO.....friends or no. that woman is a gem......TMW - 8-11-2007 at 11:23 AM
docsmom on your post in the upper right corner is a block that labeled edit. Click on it and then edit your post.David K - 8-11-2007 at 02:37 PM
Thanks docsmom... until you said it was a joke, Baja Angel & I were making room for you in the back seat!David K - 8-11-2007 at 02:44 PM
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Originally posted by David K
Shari recommended we try this place in Jesus Maria, next to Carmelita's (both next to the Pemex station). It was GREAT!!!
until Carmelita dies, there is no reason to eat anywhere else in jesus maria...IMhO.....friends or no. that woman is a gem......
Hi Woody, yes Carmelita is a gem and I have always suggested people eat there. Heck there was a Viva Baja sticker on her van and there is now a 'got
baja?' sticker on the fridge in her new restaurant (both placed by fishin' rich I believe)... I was told someone else now makes the tamales and she
wasn't there when we ordered... but arrived when we were about done... as always full of smiles and kind wishes!
Not always hungry for tamales, the new place, next door has tortas and tacos and the owner's son is dating 'Serenita' (Shari's daughter)... also very
friendly... and it was good, too!
So, in Villa Jesus Maria: for tamales... see Carmelita's... For other things, try next door.BAJACAT - 8-12-2007 at 11:44 AM
Thanks for sharing David I can tell by your pics that you guys had alot fun in good old BAJA,that's what's all about.Im already planing my new Baja
trip,want to go back to BC bay,and enjoy the waters of el coyote.Bob and Susan - 8-12-2007 at 11:47 AM
bajacat
if your 1000 feet away from us...stop byBAJACAT - 8-12-2007 at 12:06 PM
If I have time I will, just kindiing. I will try to se you guys on my nex trip. my firts and only time to Mulege was a short one, I espent most of my
time in Bahia Concep.but I always wanted to go back and espent more time in the the towns(Santa Rosalia,San Ignacion,Mulege etc etc).so much to see
there.so be ready 4 me.Cypress - 8-12-2007 at 01:38 PM
Tamales take much more time and skill to make. Tortas and tacos are 'fast
food'David K - 8-13-2007 at 08:06 AM
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Originally posted by BAJACAT
Thanks for sharing David I can tell by your pics that you guys had alot fun in good old BAJA,that's what's all about.Im already planing my new Baja
trip,want to go back to BC bay,and enjoy the waters of el coyote.
It was a really nice trip... Did more driving than relaxing, but driving new (to me) dirt roads in Baja is fun!
We had a nice relax day at El Rosario, Bahia Asuncion and Bahia Concepcion. I have long wanted to drive along the distant Pacific (north of Guerrero
Negro, south of El Rosario) and out the Vizcaino Peninsula and both were achieved... I will go back out the Vizcaino to see Malarrimo Beach and Bahia
Tortugas some time in the future and return to Asuncion for some of that hospitality provided by Shari and Juan!BAJACAT - 8-13-2007 at 08:51 PM
Well david Im glad you enjoy your trip,Im allready plannig my two weeks in Baja it's going to be a blast...I hope......doradodan - 8-13-2007 at 09:58 PM
great report, would like to know what kind of hotel is at tres virginsCaboRon - 8-21-2007 at 09:29 AM
David,
You keep making my list of places to visit...longer and longer.
- CaboRonDavid K - 8-21-2007 at 08:02 PM
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Originally posted by CaboRon
David,
You keep making my list of places to visit...longer and longer.
- CaboRon
You know what I say Ron?: "So much Baja... So little time!!!"
Tortas and tacos are 'fast
food'