Phil S - 11-18-2008 at 02:46 PM
Arrived at our friends home overlooking Juncalito beach to find that entry had been made in the fall into the home, and the outdoor storage shed.
Stolen was a Honda generator, and contents fromf a tool box. Next door neighbor had lost 65/70 /75 watt solar panels/ There were 8 of them. They
were Siemens & BP's. also taken was a Trace inverter, and 6 gel cel batteries. If anyone in the area or south is aware of someone reccently
acquiring or wanting to sell, please notify med & I'll pass the information on. Seems there is a large amount of burglarys going on in Nopolo
& Loreto at this time?????????? Many laid off Loreto Bay contractor workers in the area? BUT LB is still building homes at this moment. And the
condo structure is still in construction.
Surprised to find several new bridges in the area, and others on our way to Cabo. Weather is GREAT!!! Not too hot, and pleasant evenings. Military
stops were just "waived throughs". However, the one at Catavina was backed up on the northbound lanes with freight trucks and cars & pickups for
about 1/3 mile. Hope that isn't happening on our way home in Dcember. We entered at Tacate. Parked at the shopping center lot, walked across to the
immigration office, got our FMT's then had to walk three short blocks to the BankComer office to pay our fee. Waiting in line for about 30
minutes?????? Seems the HBSC bank across from Imm. doesn't open until noon?????? Trip south was uneventful, but colorful as verde everywhere!!!!
Tried to find that darned "blue building" in Mulege restaurant, and couldn't find it, having clearly recorded the visual from the pic provided byf a
fellow Nomad???????? Covered every street, couldn't find it??? Another senior moment I guess. Went on down to the south end of town and had Juevos
ranchero's at the sort of round building restaurant. Same owner, same good eats. Stayed at Baja Cactus at El Rosario. Great motel ($40.00 u.s. for
two) Checked out the San Ignacio Yurt motel (can't remember name now) Rates a little moire than we are used to paying, but think the experience
would be worth it. We will stay overnight on the way north. Owner is very cordial!!!! The yurts are manufactored at
Cottage Grove oregon, just about 55 miles north of where we live. Great time coming down. NOW, to experience the Cabo Thanksgiving for the next two
weeks. Then back to Oregon for the Christmas holidays. Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Even though most of you have met us yet after all these
years. Someday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are looking forward to it!!!!!
CaboRon - 11-18-2008 at 04:16 PM
San Ignacio Springs Bed and Breakfast is worth a little more, if only for the breakfast included in the price ...
http://www.mexonline.com/ignaciosprings.htm
In this day and age, in a meth infested Baja, you just can't leave a home unattended for half the year .... It's like a big magnet to desperate
people.
CaboRon
LOSARIPES - 11-19-2008 at 04:01 AM
Home unattended for half the year?.... half a day I would say. It is terrible. I have been banging on the local police (La Paz) to have them better
watch residential areas.Very little success. There is no patrolling and literally no response. You get Pizza faster!! (that may be true in the US too)
It has just been reported that the BCS state government has not used 97% of the 2008 budgeted funds assigned by federal gov. for security: Staff,
equipment, training, etc. That is slightly over 100 million pesos. (some 8 Million US). The question is Where is that money?... did they just let it
sit there and not use it? Did they "use" it for other purposes?...A probe is in underway.
Anyway.... just venting on the wrong board I guess.... sorry.