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Trip report on YouTube

Boshvideo - 9-4-2007 at 06:52 PM

Greetings all,
Sorry I'm so late with my report. This report is for my trip that happened the first two weeks of August. I started to write a very complete record of an amazing adventure. I decided to do a video with some of the pix I took during the trip. Much of the credit for our incredible journey goes to you guys. The community in this forum. The Baja Nomads. All you folks who put up with all of my questions and came back with thoughtful, interesting ideas. This is for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9XpfRlX-s It's the video version, on YouTube of the report which follows.
For all of you waiting out the storm, my thoughts are with you. Play this video with the sound cranked up, enjoy the moment.
Many thanks to all of you. Happy trails
Boshvideo
Bob in philly

[Edited on 9-5-2007 by Boshvideo]

[Edited on 9-5-2007 by Boshvideo]

Boshvideo - 9-4-2007 at 06:56 PM

The long version:

In search of the perfect fish taco.

Our original intention was to spend two weeks driving the length of the Baja Peninsula. Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas, the total length of Mexico One, a mostly two lane, no shoulder road. We had adventure in our hearts and we were eager to try our first Baja fish taco. We had hoped to drop the rental car off at Cabo and fly home from there. The drop off fee was almost as much as the rental and don’t get me started on Mexican car insurance. Plan B was to fly to La Paz and do two Great Loops. One to the north as far as San Ignacio and the other, the Cape Loop.
I flew from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on Sunday July 29th, my birthday. I was meeting my girlfriend and travel partner Kathy who had just completed a two week seminar and was ready for some time away. We stayed in LA that evening, celebrating, and then preparing for the next days journey.
Day 1 and 2.
I thought it odd, as we pulled over to the curb at LAX, that the airline that was flying us to one of the hottest parts of Mexico was Alaskan Airlines. The flight was uneventful until we got off the plane and got a face full of the hot Baja sun. Dealing with the Thrifty rental guy Alex, was a positive experience. Before we knew it we had our bags stashed in the trunk, Mexican music on the radio and hitting the road for La Paz. We agreed to spend the first two nights in La Paz, get our bearings, chill for a bit and then head north.
We stayed at Los Arcos, right off the malecon and close to just about everything. It was a good choice. We had one of those bungalows, right off the pool. After dropping our bags and a quick dip, we went straight for Bizmark for fish tacos. Walking along the Sea of Cortez, as the sun set, was a welcome first impression. Walking past many tempting stands and restaurants, me had only one thing in mind, we were on a mission. Upon arriving at Bizmark we got a great table and an equally great waiter, who sadly informed us that there would be no fish tacos for us tonight because they are a daytime thing, and it’s now night time. I hate when that happens. We made our way back down the malecon and found a young man in the street, with a cart, just off the corner of Carlos and Charlie’s and that great ice cream place Michoacana. There must have been fifteen patient people waiting for food coming off a smoking his hot grill. The aroma, the people, the smiles, all drew us in and we wound up sitting under a tree enjoying some award winning burritos. Michoacana, just across the street, provided a endless variety of frozen treats. I got the crushed strawberries. The next night we dined at Las Tres Virgines, a true culinary experience. It was killer hot when we arrived at 6 pm. We sat outside in the patio, as they were full up inside, in the cool air conditioning. The newly installed water mist system cascaded clouds of water vapor over us. A different kind of experience. Every so often they came out and wiped the table down. The food was fantastic. The service as well. When I asked our waiter exactly who are the Tres Virgenes, he replied, without missing a beat, “our waiters” Don’t miss this place.
During the day we discovered the market district and found wonderful little shops and stalls that had just about anything you need. I loved the aromas inside the shops that only sold chili peppers. Mountains of dried peppers, a feast for the senses.
Day 3.
As we headed north at mid morning, we noticed the changes in scenery from city living of La Paz to barren desert in no time at all. We started to climb some small mountains left sight of the sea for a good while. We were headed for Loreto, 223 miles and about 4 hours away. The drive across the desert was an interesting change for a guy who rides his bike through center city Philadelphia traffic every day. A military checkpoint made me feel like I was in some movie. We got out of the car as three young soldiers searched the car for cheese steaks. None were found and we were quickly on our way. We got into town mid afternoon and found the Iguana Inn. Sweet place, good vibe. Close to the marina/beach. It’s a small town so it’s close to everything. The street in the center of town has trees that have been trimmed to form a canopy overhead and provide welcome shade. The mission was beautiful in that special golden light right before sunset. The restaurant we chose was an Argentinean one called Pachamama. Not great.
Day 4. And 5
Heading north in Mexico 1 we stopped off to explore the town of Santa Rosalia. It reminded us of a town out of the old west. Much has been said about the Eiffel designed steel church and the wonderful French bakery. Some real fine fruit drinks can be had just across the street. The skeleton of the massive copper mine and smelting operation loomed over the highway as we headed out of town. After a drive through some amazing desert with the real Tres Virgenes in the distance we reached the town of San Ignacio by mid afternoon. It was clear, as we approached this beautiful little town, that we were entering an oasis. Underground springs, from deep in the earth, have made a river in the midst of all this desert. All around this river is lush greenery. It’s an amazing site. We stayed the night at Casa Lere, right off the town square. As we entered the tree shaded courtyard a young boys brought us a big handful of fresh picked figs. Nice.
The next day we drove 3 minutes out of town and along the spring fed river to the yurts of San Ignacio B&B. Kathy and I had really wanted to stay in a yurt, but that’s a story for another time. The yurts were fantastic and being right on this beautiful river we took advantage to swim, kayak, and break out the trusty “Instant Fisherman”. We heard the river is full of Tilapia. I did not reduce the fish population one bit.
We had some date pie for desert after dinner at Rene’s. It was made from local dates and was superb.
We crossed paths with a lovely couple who, after coming here from Ireland, bought serious BMW bikes in Canada, went across all of Canada and Alaska, headed down the west coast and kept going into the Baja. Their destination is the tip of South America. They also were yurt dwellers. We connected beautifully and within a half an hour Kathy and I were on the backs of their motorcycles, headed off to the Rice and Beans restaurant. We told them about the Pig Roast in Mulege the next night, and we agreed to meet there mid day. This was as far north as we would travel on this loop.
Day 6
The drive back south was a bit more familiar and before long we were back at the bakery in Santa Rosalia for some road snacks and to get some fish tacos from a bright yellow street cart named Lizbeth. Wonderful fish, with a coating that was made with love. A short distance down the road was Mulege.
The Hotel Serenidad has been doing their famous pig roast for a long time. Every Saturday night, all year, except for September. Within five minutes of us changing into our bathing suits, we were in the pool and mounting the stools at the swim-up bar. Some more fish tacos (we were on a mission) and a couple of Pacificos cleared the road dust from our throats. We met our yurt partners, the folks with the motorbikes, while sitting in the pool. Once the pig was set over the coals, we all drove out along the runway (they have their own landing strip) towards town. We drove up to the mission for a beautiful view of the river and went looking for the museum. After a following the signs and climbing up a hill, we found the museum shut down.
Back at the hotel the crowd was forming for the finished pig. Musical entertainment was provided and we all swore that we saw Elvis in the crowd.
Day 7 and 8
The next morning we were off for the long haul past La Paz, south to Todos Santos. I’m blessed, Kathy had brought a copy of John Steinbeck’s “The Pearl”, a story that takes place in La Paz. She read it aloud, an amazing story, as we sliced through the mountains and desert. If you have never read this story, try and find a copy. Some how, we ended up lost in La Paz but soon recovered and made it to Todos Santos by late afternoon. Although the famous Hotel California, sung about by the Eagles is there, we chose a beautiful casita at the Inn just down the street. We loved it so much we stayed two nights. We asked some folks about a beach to watch the sunset and was directed to a beautiful spot just south of town where the fishing pangas go out every morning. As we walked along the beach we were greeted by fishermen who were just twirling fishing line over their heads and flinging the weighted line into the churning surf. They reeled the line in on plastic soda bottles. You should have seen the size of the fish they were pulling in. One of the fishermen let Kathy pull one in. Nice fish, spectacular sunset.
Day 9
Continuing on our loop we pulled out of Todos Santos and headed for Cabo San Lucas. The drive along the sea was beautiful and before long we were pulling into Cabo. Having been in Baja for more then a week it was hard to adjust to this built up city. Lot’s of big hotels and restaurants. We did manage to find some tasty fish tacos after a short walk in town. The only thing that saved this stop was the snorkeling we did the next morning. Getting up early we were the first ones to get a glass bottom panga for a ride to see the famous arch and say good morning to a family of seals sunning on a rock formation. The boat driver dropped us off at Lovers Beach. We were the only ones there. We walked around the beach, checking out both the Pacific side and the Sea of Cortez side. We entered the water with our gear on and found ourselves in natures aquarium. We swam in schools of fish, pointed out rays, this was all very cool. As we headed back to shore we noticed that the beach was starting to fill up as panga after panga were dropping people off. Our boat captain picked us up at our pre arraigned time and we headed back to shore with big smiles on our faces. Fantastic. We were able to find a beach that evening, just out of town and past the hotel district. Many Mexican families were there and the tide pools at the waters edge became a place for us to meet and play with the kids. We watched a spectacular sunset here.
Day 10
Leaving Cabo we headed towards San Jose Del Cabo. A wonderful welcoming town where we had lunch in the town Market. There was a “food court” that was real interesting. All the cooks would call out to any newcomer, what their specials of the day were. We picked the one that had the most customers and were not disappointed. Back on the road we headed for Los Barrilles.
Los Barilles is not much more then a fishing village and a few hotels. We stopped at the Hotel Playa Del Sol. A very cool place, right on the water, where we heard tons of fishing stories about monster big marlins being caught every day. One of these days I have to try that experience.

Day 11
Leaving Los Barriles we started the last leg of our journey, heading back to La Paz. On the way we stopped in El Triunfo to admire the excellent basket making. We also stopped in San Bartolo, known for it’s sweets, and got some yummy mango pastries. We also stopped at the Tropic of Cancer monument for a photo op. It’s just this big concrete ball, no sign, just a big, fenced in, concrete ball. Down the road once again, heading for La Paz, we stopped at the Cactus Sanctuary. This is a very interesting place where all sorts of cactus grow and good signage explain their differences. La Paz was a welcome final stop on our journey. We checked into the hotel attached to the wonderful La Pazta restaurant. It’s just around the corner to Los Arcos, the place we started. A last walk on the malecon was a bittersweet, emotional experience. Early the next morning would be here soon. We ate our ice cream in silence.
Day 12
Our plane was broken. It could not fly. We hung around the La Paz airport for 12 hours only to be shuttled up to LAX to wait an additional 6 hours before having the honor of flying the red-eye back to Philly.

[Edited on 9-5-2007 by Boshvideo]

Marie-Rose - 9-4-2007 at 07:16 PM

Absolutely fabulous trip report... loved the video. Tried to check out the playlist to see
what your music was :?:

Muy bueno. gracias!

Boshvideo - 9-4-2007 at 07:17 PM

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Originally posted by morgaine7
Hey Boshvideo, that's a great report, and the video is really well done. I enjoyed watching it as I sit here waiting for Henriette

because it's a perfect reminder of why I moved here. Glad you had a cool trip and lots of fine-looking fish tacos. Bummer about the broken plane, though!

Kate

Thanks for the kind words guys.

[Edited on 9-5-2007 by Boshvideo]

DianaT - 9-4-2007 at 07:18 PM

Really nice report---bet you return to Baja.

Love the U-Tube---need to experiment with how to do that. You did a really nice job with it---very good pictures.

Glad you had such a great time---No matter how many times I read The Pearal with students, I always cried.

Tis a good book.

Thanks for sharing.

Diane

Boshvideo - 9-4-2007 at 07:23 PM

This actually was an experiment for me on video compression. What I learned is what you see.

danaeb - 9-4-2007 at 07:32 PM

Great trip - now I have questions to ask YOU

Dana

Boshvideo - 9-4-2007 at 07:33 PM

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Originally posted by danaeb
Great trip - now I have questions to ask YOU

Dana

Yes.......

edinnopolo - 9-4-2007 at 07:36 PM

Great report and really enjoyed your video. Loved the music.
No doubt, you will be back. Baja grows on you.

Barry A. - 9-4-2007 at 07:47 PM

Bosh---------very well done!!!! both the narritive and the video shots, and the great music.

Loved it all.

Barry

Paulina - 9-4-2007 at 08:07 PM

That was great and a fun way to share a trip report. You have a good eye for photos and a better one for fish tacos!!!

On another note, I wonder how long the barbed wire has been around the Tropic of Cancer monument?

Thanks again,
P<*)))><

Ken Bondy - 9-4-2007 at 08:22 PM

Great job Boshvideo!! The report was informative and fun and the video was a sensory overload. Thanks sooooo much,

++Ken++

docsmom - 9-4-2007 at 09:11 PM

Bosh,
Thank you so much. Your report was so vivid, and then I watched the video. I seriously can't breathe right now....
You touched everything Baja that IS me. Thank you for taking me there!

docsmom - 9-4-2007 at 09:12 PM

Oh yea,
three young soldiers searched me for the cheese steaks"!

cautgt my breath now

[Edited on 9-5-2007 by docsmom]

Paula - 9-4-2007 at 09:54 PM

Your photos make me feel like I can't really wait until the end of the month to go back home-- I just need to be there now!! Hurricanes, earthquakes, heat and humidity-- no problem!!

You are real Baja people, you found and loved the best things. I'll be waiting for your next trip and report, this was truly rewarding reading!

David K - 9-4-2007 at 11:32 PM

Wonderful video... "The Taco Two Step" Looked yummy and fun!

Gracias!

Cypress - 9-5-2007 at 06:54 AM

Boshvideo Thanks for the report and the pictures.

Bob and Susan - 9-5-2007 at 07:09 AM

that was NICE!!!

what software did you use

i NEED to learn this stuff :light:

baitcast - 9-5-2007 at 09:23 AM

I don,t comment up here often but this was a stop I,am glad I made,after the video I felt GOOD,fine job,hope you have more of the same,if so looking forward to that.

Boshvideo - 9-5-2007 at 04:14 PM

Many thanks, once again, for all your kind words.
Bob
in philly

BajaNomad - 9-5-2007 at 04:57 PM

David K - 9-5-2007 at 05:18 PM

Doug, are you hungry?

BajaNomad - 9-5-2007 at 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by David K
Doug, are you hungry?

As a matter of fact, Michelle just got home and I showed her this... and, well.... yes.

Wishing to take a two week trip again ourselves.

baitcast - 9-5-2007 at 06:36 PM

Well Bob no more new stuff? guess i,ll have to watch this 3 or 4 more times,cant began to tell you how much I have enjoyed this,very special.

Boshvideo - 9-5-2007 at 07:20 PM

I'd love to come back and do a film on the roadside memorials. They really made a big impression.
I'm very impressed that my little film is now imbedded in the forum, only I have no idea how to do that. Can Mr. BahaNomad Super Administrator please show me how it's done? I sure would appreciate it.

Boshvideo - 9-11-2007 at 02:55 PM

This is only a test, had this been a real emergency..... eat a fish taco.

Boshvideo - 9-11-2007 at 02:57 PM

Let's try this:

woody with a view - 9-11-2007 at 04:03 PM

“Instant Fisherman” :lol:

sorry, can't help it!

that last night eating your ice cream in silence.......we ALL know THAT drill!!! welcome to the club...... i'm still waiting for the video to download but from your narrative i can tell you had a really great time. good on ya!

p.s. the search for the perfect fish taco goes on....and on....you really have a great fotographic eye. i loved that shot of all the condiments and salsas-very colorful!!!!! oh, and of all the palm trees in baja you had to feature this one!!!! :lol:

edit: narrative

[Edited on 9-11-2007 by woody in ob]

[Edited on 9-11-2007 by woody in ob]

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Boshvideo - 9-11-2007 at 06:24 PM

Woodman, that beautiful palm, although vertically challenged, is right off the swimming dock of the San Ignacio B&B (wonderful yurts). Not only has nature provided a home for some amazing water birds to nest, but because it was on a level with my reclining beach chair, I was able to cast my instant fisherman right under it without spilling a drop of my cold Pacifico.
Many thanks for all your help before the trip. Everyone at Bizmark on the malecon in La Paz, says hi.

marv sherrill - 9-13-2007 at 06:20 PM

Just saw the video - wow - very cool - Bosh - what was the music? it really captures Baja- thanks - Marv

Boshvideo - 9-19-2007 at 03:34 PM

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This little video just passed 550 views. I'm just amazed.

woody with a view - 9-19-2007 at 03:56 PM

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Originally posted by marv sherrill
Just saw the video - wow - very cool - Bosh - what was the music? it really captures Baja- thanks - Marv

yes, what is it?

Boshvideo - 9-19-2007 at 04:06 PM

The song is: East/West Highway,from the album of the same name. This great music is played by: Shahin & Sepehr
It's available at the iTunes music store.
Enjoy!

Sharrone - 9-20-2007 at 02:00 PM

That is the best video. We are building in El Cardonal, and I will show this to all my friends who say "Why"

Al G - 9-20-2007 at 03:24 PM

Boshvideo
Bob in philly.....You have set the bar so high and I will aspire to that greatness...I am sure not to achieve it...it is a worthy goal for sure. I have the software...and now I know it is worth it to learn.
Albert

Edit: I sent the link to everyone I have ever talked to about Baja...

[Edited on 9-20-2007 by Al G]

DENNIS - 9-20-2007 at 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by Sharrone
That is the best video. We are building in El Cardonal, and I will show this to all my friends who say "Why"

Don't show anybody. You'll never get rid of them.

Mango - 9-20-2007 at 03:44 PM

Nice video/photos. Thanks for sharing with us. You definitely took some good photos, had a good time, and ate some good food. Oh and BTW.. good choice of beer! Pacifico runs in the veins of the finest beer drinkers in the world.

woody with a view - 9-20-2007 at 03:48 PM

tecate for the sixer before noon, then switch to the ice cold pacificos until the lights go out. er, at least that's how i've seen it done...... :?:

Sharrone - 9-20-2007 at 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by Sharrone
That is the best video. We are building in El Cardonal, and I will show this to all my friends who say "Why"

Don't show anybody. You'll never get rid of them.

Good idea.

Mango - 9-20-2007 at 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by woody in ob
tecate for the sixer before noon, then switch to the ice cold pacificos until the lights go out. er, at least that's how i've seen it done...... :?:

Yeah, I was kinda laughing at myself while writing my last post... because I am currently enjoying a Tecate Lite.

Tecate..the beer that taste good at any temperature.

woody with a view - 9-20-2007 at 04:13 PM

Tecate..the beer that taste good at any temperature

i used to think that too. then we ran out of ice on a trip 15 or so years ago and to survive we put the Coronas :barf:

in the dive bag and tied them off to a rock. you know, 70 degree water was better than 90 degree air temps......i've never touched a corona since!!!

DENNIS - 9-20-2007 at 04:14 PM

Tecate Lite? I drink it too. Not sure why, probably because it makes for a longer day.
Peter Rowe writes a beer article for the San Diego Union. Last week he reviewed TKT Lite. Said, in so many words, that it would have to improve by miles before it could be rated next to urine.
Oh well, still makes for a longer day. Maybe it's the water......lots of it.

Cypress - 9-20-2007 at 04:33 PM

If you don't enjoy beer at room temp. , maybe you don't really like beer. :tumble:

Room temp.? :?:

Lower than 90 degrees. :tumble:

Of course room temp here, if the heater isn't fired up, is probably cooler than the inside of an ice chest down south of the border. :lol:

Boshvideo - 9-20-2007 at 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by woody in ob
tecate for the sixer before noon, then switch to the ice cold pacificos until the lights go out. er, at least that's how i've seen it done...... :?:

What's a sixer Woody?

DENNIS - 9-20-2007 at 06:59 PM

A sixer is twenty five percent of a lunch box.

woody with a view - 9-20-2007 at 07:06 PM

sixpack is 1/2 way to a good time...

Telling your own story...

Boshvideo - 9-21-2007 at 02:50 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by Sharrone
That is the best video. We are building in El Cardonal, and I will show this to all my friends who say "Why"

This video has taken on a life of it's own. Not only is the "view count" over 775 but I'm getting many e mails on how to do this kind of project. I'm more then happy to explain the process to my fellow Nomads, If you want to work with video clips, plain old photos or digital ones, the flow is pretty much the same. Getting off your butts and getting it done is the work.
Stuff you burn to a DVD today could last 100 years. Think of what you could pass on to generations to come. You now have the technology to tell your story. Think of the possibilities.

[Edited on 9-21-2007 by Boshvideo]

bajaboolie - 9-26-2007 at 07:03 PM

I discovered this thread kind of late, but I'm glad I saw it...really wonderful! The photography is inspiring. I loved the food shots. Thanks!

Boshvideo - 9-28-2007 at 04:38 AM

Thanks very much. The view count is now over 925...... amazing.
I'm getting e mail from all over the world, many finding Baja Nomads for the very first time.

Boshvideo - 11-3-2007 at 02:17 PM

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Fish tacos must have international interest. With over 1100 views on YouTubr so far, I've gotten e mails from as far away as Japan and Australia, asking about Baja Nomads and fish tacos. What a world.
If you haven't seen it yet, here it is, hope you enjoy.

Happy Christmas

Boshvideo - 12-24-2007 at 09:26 AM

Happy Christmas to all Baja Nomads everywhere. I'm thankful for this community of helpful, funny people that made my first trip to the Baja memorable.
Many blessings to you and yours.
Bob in Philly

David K - 4-15-2013 at 03:35 PM

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Originally posted by Boshvideo
Happy Christmas to all Baja Nomads everywhere. I'm thankful for this community of helpful, funny people that made my first trip to the Baja memorable.
Many blessings to you and yours.
Bob in Philly

Where has Boshvideo gone??? A great thread from 2007!

shari - 4-15-2013 at 07:02 PM

these out of date posts get me everytime...I never look at the dates...and keep saying I will...hahaha...thanks for pointing out the date David

Bob H - 4-15-2013 at 08:22 PM

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Originally posted by marv sherrill
Just saw the video - wow - very cool - Bosh - what was the music? it really captures Baja- thanks - Marv

Absolutely loved the video Bosh! And, the MUSIC! I must learn how to do a youtube like this.

shari - 4-15-2013 at 09:17 PM

if you have windows, there is a very simple video program called Windows Movie Maker...you simply import the photos you want, stick them in an order, you choose the transition between "slides" and can easily lay a music track down...then just upload it to you tube!

fandango - 4-15-2013 at 09:28 PM

Windows movie maker:
Be sure to "save" your movie when you are done composing it, else it will be gone.

Boshvideo - 4-17-2013 at 01:14 PM

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Originally posted by shari
these out of date posts get me everytime...I never look at the dates...and keep saying I will...hahaha...thanks for pointing out the date David

I might be gone but I hope not forgotten. Now retired, I'm thinking about heading back down your way. has anything changed since 2007?

shari - 4-17-2013 at 01:58 PM

Asuncion is evolving...there are a few more options for dining...more houses (mostly local mexicanos and a few gringos), paved road which is fantastic for us who live here, nice flowers along the new boulevard on the main street, the kids you saw are bigger now, I have a few more gray hairs, everyone is drinking lite beer now, the surfers are better, nicer trucks...but it still is the friendly, safe village it always was.

David K - 4-17-2013 at 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Boshvideo

Quote:

Originally posted by shari
these out of date posts get me everytime...I never look at the dates...and keep saying I will...hahaha...thanks for pointing out the date David

I might be gone but I hope not forgotten. Now retired, I'm thinking about heading back down your way. has anything changed since 2007?

Great that you are still out there! Thanks again for such a well done video that really shares a special part of the Baja experience... and the great tastes of Mexico! :cool:

Udo - 4-17-2013 at 06:32 PM

That is what I call a video graphic trip report of a BajaNomad.

Excellent photos, and great presentation.

woody with a view - 4-18-2013 at 05:06 PM

nothing has changed, it's Baja!

Boshvideo - 4-18-2013 at 08:06 PM

Hey Woody, it's good to hear from you again. Hope life has been good to all you fine folks who populate this community.

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