Baja 709-2: Day 3 and Day 4: Bob & Susan's Playa Frambes Resort with Fun in the Sun

Day 3 (Monday July 20)





This report is continued from DAY 1 & 2 at: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=40348

Ignacio Springs is a bed & breakfast, and what a breakfast it is! ‘Canadian style’ breakfast is served because Gary and Terry are from the Great White North, eh? We said our good byes, got on the road at 11:20, took a drive through town (see San Ignacio mission photos from 2007 trip: http://vivabaja.com/707/page9.html ), bought some beer (Tecate this time). A six pack for 55 pesos (US $4.15) from a small store on Hwy. 1.



(yah, this is BAJA!)

The drive to Santa Rosalia was easy and took only 50 minutes. No accidents on the cuestas, like last time. Intending on going to the recommended Pemex station, I pulled into one on the left (the ‘bad’ ones are both on the right). After getting gasoline from a friendly lady attendant, we drove on a short ways to discover ANOTHER station on the left (next to the harbor), which was where I wanted to go! Checking my mileage figures later, I believe the pump shorted me about 10%. On the way north, we went to the ‘good’ station and got the correct amount pumped. No other Pemex station during this trip was a problem.

We headed straight for Playa Frambes (Bob & Susan’s) Lighthouse Resort, about 9 miles south of Mulege, near the Km. 118 marker. It is well signed and shares the same access road with Los Narranjos and other properties. We were really thrilled at the personalized welcome and direction signs Bob placed along the way!







Bob & Susan have the most outstanding little luxury resort you may ever experience. The place is in A-1 condition, clean as a whistle, and everything works thanks to Bob & Susan’s desire for excellence and the outstanding assistance by their #1 staff member, Marta who cooks a great breakfast, cleans, sees that the guests are comfortable, and is always smiling!



Frambes from the bay







Dining area



Bar

The photos tell it all… but where else in Baja are there air conditioned rooms furnished in bamboo from Bali, just steps from a fresh water pool with a view of the beautiful Bahia Concepcion? We want to thank Bob & Susan for making or first anniversary vacation so special with their hospitality and accommodations.

Photos from east side the lighthouse (north to south):










The layout at Playa Frambes Lighthouse Resort is 5 casitas and the lighthouse. One casita serves as the kitchen/ dining room/ bar, the others are 2 bedroom suites with two or three available for resort guests plus the lighthouse with a smaller bed and bathroom inside for a unique place to stay. See the web site at http://mulege.org

Photos of our casita:











For dinner, Elizabeth and I drove to Mulege and out to El Patron at the end of the north river road, on the beach… outstanding atmosphere and food. We had an order of guacamole dip, a fresh scallop c-cktail, a garlic shrimp dinner and I had the shrimp and cheese taco plate… with 4 Pacificos, 460 pesos (US $34.74) + tip. VIVA BAJA!











We stopped and picked up an 8 pack of Pacifico for 70 pesos (US $5.29)… an 8 pack! I love Mexico! Back to Playa Frambes for the first night we go!

See below for Day 4: Fun and relaxing at Playa Frambes and a drive to Buenaventura at the suggestion of Nomad lurker Jim from Oceanside, who we met while in Bob & Susan's pool!





[Edited on 8-1-2009 by David K]

DAY 4: Fun in the sun!

Day 4

Just some fun in the sun today! While we were in the pool a gringo came over and chatted with Susan about the pool… He introduced himself as Jim from Oceanside… CALIFORNIA (just in case we didn’t know the place, lol). It turns out we live about 2 miles from Jim off the same street! A bit later, we are talking about our past trips to Baja and hearing about some of the ‘good old days’ asked if we knew about David K’s posts and web site! It was all good fun meeting Jim who reads Nomad.

Jim was renting one of the homes owned by Olivia and Mark at Buenaventura and knows them well for many years and assured us that the crazy stories posted on Nomad were lies. He then suggested we come down there and meet Mark and Olivia to see for ourselves.

We said we would come by later, and did… Just as the sun was setting we met Mark and Olivia who were sitting with Jim and another beach guest having some wine and guacamole. They invited Elizabeth and I to join them and we talked about some of the tall tales being said and how impossible it would be to even try and do what someone who isn’t even there has claimed!

On Day 6 we returned to Buenaventura to try their famous cheeseburger and fries. Mark (‘Oliguacomole’ on Nomad) consented to having his photo with me, and posting on Nomad so those who aren’t sure can see he is a ‘real’ person!



'David K' and 'OLIGAUCOMOLE' on Day 6 (7-23-09)

To be continued…

[Edited on 7-28-2009 by David K]

Oliguacamole those are awesome pics David! love all off them my friend so coollllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

Norte

Hi Nancy, I am placing the photos in order with the text of my report... the first two photos are at Ignacio Springs Bed & Breakfast http://ignaciosprings.com in San Ignacio, BCS.

Thanks for the nice words!

Here is the view looking east from the San Ignacio entrance road where it crosses the river. Ignacio Springs is on the left in this photo... (looks more like the Amazon than Baja, huh?)

MORE DAY 4

Bob and Susan launch the HobieCat...



Afternoon clouds over the sierra...



Sunset at Playa Buenaventura...



To be continued with Day 5 to Loreto with photos along Bahia Concepcion, mission visita of San Juan Bautista Londo, Loreto and more!

Oh, and Bob is one COOL DUDE!:





[Edited on 7-28-2009 by David K]

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Originally posted by David K Quote: Originally posted by nancywinpdx Wow!!! Those photos are gorgeous, especially the 2nd one. Where is that? Hi Nancy, I am placing the photos in order with the text of my report... the first two photos are at Ignacio Springs Bed & Breakfast http://ignaciosprings.com in San Ignacio, BCS. Thanks for the nice words! Here is the view looking east from the San Ignacio entrance road where it crosses the river. Ignacio Springs is on the left in this photo... (looks more like the Amazon than Baja, huh?)

yeah it does!!! I wanna go there some day. I like greenery, water, the tropical, verdant look. To me, that is true paradise!

I'm not too crazy about the dessert, but that part is stunningly gorgeous! Wow!
Thanks for this additional pic and that you're always posting wonderful ones for us. I enjoy them a lot.

I forgot to thank you for the link. I saved it!

[Edited on 7-28-2009 by nancywinpdx]

Great trip report and photos, David! Bob and Susan are good people and their resort hotel is the perfect destination in which to spend your anniversary. Did you see the room up in the lighthouse? It is smaller than the casitas, but would be a fun place to stay, I would think.

Your photos of San Ignacio Lagoon sure does look like the Amazon. It looks cool and peaceful too. I'd be wary crocodiles and Piranha Fish while swimming, even though I know there are none there.

I'm glad you also got to El Patron...one of the best! Was Tim there?

Looking forward to more.
Salud!

Tony

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Originally posted by toneart Great trip report and photos, David! Bob and Susan are good people and their resort hotel is the perfect destination in which to spend your anniversary. Did you see the room up in the lighthouse? It is smaller than the casitas, but would be a fun place to stay, I would think. Your photos of San Ignacio Lagoon sure does look like the Amazon. It looks cool and peaceful too. I'd be wary crocodiles and Piranha Fish while swimming, even though I know there are none there. I'm glad you also got to El Patron...one of the best! Was Tim there? Looking forward to more. Salud! Tony

Thanks! It can't be me, so the credit goes to Canon!