Bajaboy - 3-25-2010 at 09:55 AM
I had originally planned on heading down to Bahia Asuncion and Playa San Rafael with my 18 month old son, Gabriel, in early April but had to change
plans due to a scheduling conflict. As such, our trip was cut short and we only made it to BA for 5 days.
The plan was to get up at 4:00 am and cross the border at 5:00. Well, my son tossed and turned all night finally waking me up at 3:00am. I figured
we might as well get ready and let my wife sleep a bit more. We crossed at 4:00am on 3/18.
The drive down was easy with light traffic. The toll road sucks after Rosarito and I still wonder why Mexico can't figure out how to build a road
that will last more than a few months
. Otherwise, the road to Vizcaino is in
decent shape although there are some rough sections from all the rain. We arrived at our place in BA about 5:30 or so.
We quickly unpacked and met Grandma (who also lives in BA) for some hot dogs and walked around town. It was great to see old friends and unwind
during our walk.
With only a few days for vacation, I decided to keep the projects to a minimum. I did install a drip irrigation system around the yard. I also had
Roberto start the frame for our patio and I assembled and painted a dresser for Gabriel. For the most part, though, it was time to hang out with my
son.
We left our place on Tuesday at 4:00 am and returned via Tecate. As we headed towards Vizcaino, we were treated to a beautiful lightening storm and
sporadic rain through the desert. We crossed at Tecate with only one car ahead of us. Unfortunately, though, we were picked along with a number of
other cars to be x-rayed. No worries...we arrived home at 6:00 with a smiling mom waiting to greet us.
Yesterday, our neighbor Luis (in many of the pics) emailed and asked if I would be his Padrino for his Communion in May. I said I would be honored
and thus am planning for a return trip next month.
In all, another fantastic trip south of the border. Hope you enjoyed the brief report and pics.
Here are the pics: http://tinyurl.com/yg5qe8l
Zac
Iflyfish - 3-25-2010 at 10:00 AM
How cool Zac, what a pleasure to see how your place and son are coming along. I can almost taste Lupita's great sea food!! What a treat.
Iflyfish
shari - 3-25-2010 at 10:08 AM
It was great to see the boys again and see your casita evolving...your plants are spreading all over the village now too.
WOW...you will now be an official compadre!! that is an honour and I'm sure the party will be awesome...look forward to your next visit.
David K - 3-25-2010 at 11:28 AM
Good job with the drip system... let me know if you require any tech assistance/ advice... Grow some fruit trees around your home, if you want!
Barbareno - 3-26-2010 at 05:11 AM
It was a pleasure looking at the photo's Zac. Thanks for sharing. And great to see some familar faces.
BajaWarrior - 3-26-2010 at 09:15 AM
Zac,
I too had the luxury of taking time from work when my daughter was young (now 19 and in college UCSB) to visit our home in Baja. Glad you had a great
trip and made it home safe.
BW
[Edited on 3-26-2010 by BajaWarrior]
boe4fun - 3-26-2010 at 09:21 AM
Great report and photos Zac. Check your U2U. Paul Boe
Lauriboats - 3-26-2010 at 09:43 AM
Zac,
We will be back here in May, hope to see you then. Great report and pictures, only missed you guys by a day.
DianaT - 3-26-2010 at 09:47 AM
Fun pix---and looks like you had a fun time.