WHERE IS YOUR BAJA HOME?

IN MY PREVIOUS POST….I asked WHERE DO YOU LIVE? …Wondering where your permanent NON-BAJA home is located.

WELL…IN THIS TOPIC I was hoping, THAT IF YOU OWN ONE, you could tell us about your BAJA home. Over the years, many Nomads have shown us pictures of their Baja casas, casitas, palapas, trailers or whatever it is that they call home while in Baja. Some have permanent full-time homes there and some just have a part-time residence, vacation or get away place.

BUT… Many other Nomads have places up and down the peninsula and have never shared anything or at most very little about it.

[SO…IF YOU WANT TO …tell us something about the place where you spend your time in BAJA. WHERE is it located? How long does it take you to drive there? How long have you been owned it? …etc, etc!

LIKE THE POST ABOUT your permanent home, Tell us as much or as little as you want to. Give us lots of details or just a few about your place. And for those of us who might be considering our own place in Baja, if you want to share it, we’d even love to know what you paid for your place and if it applies, how much your land lease or rent is per year.

AS YOU KNOW…we love pictures, so, if you want to include one, two or even lots of pictures, we would like to see them. AND…we always LOVE to see the pictures of your views, so those would be especially fun to see!

I’m NOT trying to be SNOOPY…I’m just wondering where Nomad amigos live. One of my favorite Baja areas is the beaches south of San Felipe, and I’m considering moving there permanently when I fully retire in a few years. I’ve met or read about quite a few Nomads who have homes in that area and I’d love to meet some more of them someday.

OTHER TIMES...and trips, it might be nice to stop by and say “hola” to other amigos and maybe share a cerveza as you pass through.

SO…IF YOU WANT TO SHARE…we’d like to hear and see what you have to share!!!


Michael / Miguelamo / Amo Pescar

Wrong... Amo Pescar has been on the Internet as Amo Pescar for over 11 years. He was on Amigos de Baja originally (as were many of us) and I met Amo in 2000 when he attended my first Viva Baja events...



That's Amo on the left talking to Doug (Baja Nomad) and Kacey Smith (Baja GPS Guide). Also in the photo: Jack Swords, Graham Mackintosh, M, the Humfreville's, Eric Robitaille (Amigos de Baja) and I am standing on the right. October, 2000.







In April, 2001 Amo and I began exploring Baja destinations we might take clients on a proposed tour business. The events of 9-11 that year extinguished plans. Photo by Neal Johns who showed us Rancho San Gregorio, on the Camino Real.


Amo Pescar is a good guy.

[Edited on 3-9-2011 by David K]

Baja Casa

Here is a part of our Baja casa which we inhabit 4-5 months a year. The scenery varies from time to time. The casa has resided year-long in Marina de la Paz for the past 12 years. The little girl who is in charge of steering is our grandaughter, 20 months old. Prior to bringing the boat down to La Paz, we had a casa in Todos Santos (now known as Todos) where the scenery varied little (11 years).

My Baja House

Here's a couple of my "crib":





[Edited on 3-10-2011 by BajaNomad]

Amo Pescar / Miguelamo

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WOW MEXICORN...ARE YOU A LITTLE PARANOID???? Better be careful Brian...I'm going to come to Alpine and I'll be showing your picture around and checking EVERY home in town to see if you've gone to Baja!! And hey Bajamedic...you'd better put some extra deadbolts on your doors and install some electronic surveillance because I'm on my way to Weaverville and Junction City to rob you blind!!! And that goes for you too Absinvestor...my gang buddies from the Denver Hood should be knocking door to door right now looking for your house and just waiting for you to leave. Sure hope you don't niss your Big Screen TV to much!!! Michael C Oh crap...now you know the first letter of my last name and you know that I live SOMEWHERE in Vista...I guess I can kiss my extremely valuable coin collection goodbye!!

GOOD ONE JENNY...AIN'T IT THE TRUTH!!

San Felipe

Our main Baja place is in San Felipe. Picture is from a few years ago. It's as simple as it can be. Outdoor campsite, fire pit, outdoor kitchen...and the beach is a stone's throw.

Posting information on the net should indeed be done with extreme caution. I get G-Men and C.I.A. operatives dressed as Santa Claus sneaking around all the time. Thank the Gods that the Cartels dont know my home is in Campos Ocotillio

Hi Fez,

I love San Felipe. I know your area well, I used to have a lot at Pete's. Spent more time in the South Campos area though. I like that area a lot!

Better watch out for me. I'll be arriving in S.F. on the ABC bus tomorrow afternoon, with my BIG red velvet bag and black mask in hand. That big red bag can sure carry a lot of loot!!

Michael

Above is photo of our home in Bahia De Los Angeles. We put a new roof on last week and all the Palapa fronds fell apart, we have no plans of replacing them at this time. We also installed security bars which can be lifted and attached to the roof so we can see clearly out the windows.

Below is before Palapa roof removal, you can see how deteriorated the roof is. The plywood was delaminated and the guys stepped through the roof in two spots.

THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING ...

and sharing your pics monoloco, mcfez and 24baja....

VERY nice places!!

Michael

My Baja place is anywhere I park it. JH

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Originally posted by bajamedic My Baja place is anywhere I park it. JH

Casa del Sol In BOLA

Hi Oggie,

Hey...we're practically neighbors. That's one of the reasons I started this post and the 'WHERE DO YOU LIVE?' post. I lived in Carlsbad for 10 yrs., now in Vista. I work p/t at Target on El Camino Real and Vista Way. I know David K and see him occasionally at Target. You never know who you might run into in your own neighborhood.

BTW...nice house in BOLA! Are you in Gecko? I know several folks who have places there.

Michael

Baja home for now!!

Land in Centenario but no house built yet. So this is our home in the Baja (if we don't fly)!!







The backside of our temporary Baja home displaying BajaNomad!


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[Edited on 3-10-2011 by fixtrauma]

Hi fixtrauma,

SWEET ride and cute kids. When I retire fully in a few years, I might do the RV thing full time. It's a nice way to see all of Baja and more!

Have you ever read George's 'Tioga and George' blog? He's a full-timer who's traveled in Baja.

http://blog.vagabonders-supreme.net/

BTW...do you have a trauma room in that giant? ...

Michael

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Originally posted by AmoPescar Hi fixtrauma, SWEET ride and cute kids. When I retire fully in a few years, I might do the RV thing full time. It's a nice way to see all of Baja and more! Have you ever read George's 'Tioga and George' blog? He's a full-timer who's traveled in Baja. http://blog.vagabonders-supreme.net/ BTW...do you have a trauma room in that giant? ... Michael

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Originally posted by Oggie Casa del Sol In BOLA

Campo Playa Hermosa (South Campos of San Felipe)

First photo, our newer home built atop the 1500 sq. ft. garage.
Second photo, original home from deck of newer home.
Third photo, beach front patio on original home.

Hey Warrior,

I've always loved the location and the round homes in your campo, but I know the shifting beach and tides have always been a problem for so many of you!

I've passed by your area on the beach many, many times on my way from Campo Playa Mexico (at km 40) to the beach on the other side of Bahia Santa Maria and Shell Island.

You were smart to build on top of your garage and further back from the playa. You can rest easier when your not there and you know the tides will be high.

Michael

Hey Michael,

Yes, it's been a challenge living on the beach, but it has been worth it! Nothing compares to beach front. The new shack aint too shabby either...

Be sure to let me know when your in the area again.

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Originally posted by AmoPescar Hi Oggie, Hey...we're practically neighbors. That's one of the reasons I started this post and the 'WHERE DO YOU LIVE?' post. I lived in Carlsbad for 10 yrs., now in Vista. I work p/t at Target on El Camino Real and Vista Way. I know David K and see him occasionally at Target. You never know who you might run into in your own neighborhood. BTW...nice house in BOLA! Are you in Gecko? I know several folks who have places there. Michael

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Originally posted by mcfez Quote: Originally posted by Oggie Casa del Sol In BOLA Are you in a small cluster of homes...7-8-9 whatever? Whale bones in front of the houses with what seemed to be a common path to each house? I may have been wondering there a few years back.

[Edited on 3-11-2011 by bigboy]

On the road to Punta Banda.

[Edited on 3-12-2011 by bigboy]

Hi Nomads...HOPE you'll want to share with us!!

Just curious about where we all live while in Baja

Share as little or as much as you want...but only as much as you're comfortable sharing. No need for specifics such as street names and numbers.

I like the San Felipe area for it's easy access from the north and it's great beaches. I personally don't have a Baja place at this time, but am seriously considering it for my retirement in 3-4 years.


Take Care, Michael