BajaNomad - Stranded in BOLA!

Stranded in BOLA!

bajamigo - 5-1-2011 at 10:39 AM

My wife and I are in BOLA waiting for a mechanic to fix our very dead Suburban (radiator problem). As we while away the hours, any suggestions for where the good restaurants are, ideally within easy reach of los Vientos (our present exile)? And does this wind ever stop?

[Edited on 5-1-2011 by bajamigo]

wessongroup - 5-1-2011 at 10:50 AM

well, if ya are up on the net... standby one... I'm sure there will be a lot of help

Vince

BajaRob - 5-1-2011 at 11:03 AM

Sorry for for your mechanical problem. Wish I was closer to lend a hand. Buena suerte,
Will miss you guys on Saturday. Rob

DENNIS - 5-1-2011 at 11:04 AM

I think Dern and Paulina are still down there. Go over and have her whip you up a feast. :cool:

bajabound2005 - 5-1-2011 at 11:09 AM

we can't drive anywhere!!!

DENNIS - 5-1-2011 at 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by bajabound2005
we can't drive anywhere!!!

Ride your bicycle. :biggrin:

bajabound2005 - 5-1-2011 at 11:14 AM

like i didn't think about that! but i'm hurtin' from yesterday's ride from Nuevo Rosarito to BOLA via San Borja. ROUGH RIDE!

mtgoat666 - 5-1-2011 at 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by bajabound2005
we can't drive anywhere!!!

hire a ride!

hitch hike!

make friends with someone with car!

DENNIS - 5-1-2011 at 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by bajabound2005
like i didn't think about that! but i'm hurtin' from yesterday's ride from Nuevo Rosarito to BOLA via San Borja. ROUGH RIDE!

OUCH............Well, it'll feel better when it stops hurting.

Windy in Los Vientos, huh. Whodda ever thought.......

I share your pain

bajaguy - 5-1-2011 at 11:25 AM

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Originally posted by bajamigo
My wife and I are in BOLA waiting for a mechanic to fix our very dead Suburban (radiator problem).
[Edited on 5-1-2011 by bajamigo]

Captain says "HI".......

Wasn't once enough?????

bajamigo - 5-1-2011 at 11:27 AM

Actually, this is not a bad place to be stuck. Cloudless skies, gorgeous water. super-nice people---it could be a hell of a lot worse. Next time I'll bring a quad; this looks like a great place to explore. We did bring along two kayaks, so if the wind ever subsides, we'll head out that way. Yep, it could be worse.

bajamigo - 5-1-2011 at 11:29 AM

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Originally posted by bajaguy

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Originally posted by bajamigo
My wife and I are in BOLA waiting for a mechanic to fix our very dead Suburban (radiator problem).
[Edited on 5-1-2011 by bajamigo]

Captain says "HI".......

Wasn't once enough?????

We had a cat and a beautiful basset hound wander into our room (we leave the doors open). Which one would you like?

Make lemonade

bajaguy - 5-1-2011 at 11:43 AM

Well, seems like you will have enough time for K to do reviews on ALL of the eating establishments in town.......also good fodder for some upcoming articles!!!!

nbacc - 5-1-2011 at 12:12 PM

Sorry you are stuck but it does'nt sound too too bad. Hopefully you found someone good to fix it and in a reasonable amount of time (that is the important word (reasonable). . Nancy and Richard

Santiago - 5-1-2011 at 12:46 PM

I hear the military kitchen next door ain't too bad. Isn't the kitchen open at los Vientos? The road is paved from your place into town so bikes would work. Try this link:
http://www.bahiadelosangeles.info/restaurants.htm

bajamigo - 5-1-2011 at 12:54 PM

Regrettably, the kitchen is open. Nah, I take that back. The poor guy who fills every role from cashier to chef in apparently 24-hour shifts is pretty good; a little heavy on the salt, food a bit overdone, but we'll survive.

It's too bad he can't get more support. This morning, after 12 people showed up for breakfast, he did his thing(s), then some help arrived for him--long after the horse had left the barn. A little better management would make this a really nice place.

Gotta go! Sr. Mecanico just showed up, as promised!!!

[Edited on 5-1-2011 by bajamigo]

J.P. - 5-1-2011 at 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by bajamigo
Actually, this is not a bad place to be stuck. Cloudless skies, gorgeous water. super-nice people---it could be a hell of a lot worse. Next time I'll bring a quad; this looks like a great place to explore. We did bring along two kayaks, so if the wind ever subsides, we'll head out that way. Yep, it could be worse.

YUP it's a real fun place to have a Quad.
let us know If we can do something on this end

ligui - 5-1-2011 at 02:20 PM

Trade You places ! Cold and snowy in colorado

woody with a view - 5-1-2011 at 02:34 PM

it could be worse..... it's 85 degrees and summer is still 2 months away. tuna should be running thick this year.

another perfect day in SD looking south into baja.

:cool:

BajaBlanca - 5-1-2011 at 02:42 PM

woody - that is a nice pic ture looking south to Baja.

I am so sorry about the vehicle trouble and I am not sorry to say that La Bocana, miraculously, has zero wind this afternoon.

there are so many nice folk in BOLA, maybe wander over to the museum and make some new friends if it isn't too far ....

DENNIS - 5-1-2011 at 03:08 PM

WOW....it's blowin' "Lickity Splittly" here. Warm too.

Now....some of you know, some don't, about the origen of that term above.

Enjoy one of my favorites from Tom Waits and The Eagles:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9AwysXhUqs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaC_cChs6hA

woody with a view - 5-1-2011 at 03:27 PM

tis a beautiful day in the 'hood, for sure....

God Bless Senor Blanco!

bajamigo - 5-1-2011 at 03:47 PM

The mechanic, Marcos Blanco, showed up as promised, removed the radiator, took it back to his shop, and returned within 3 hours with all repairs done. All for $100 (bargain at 3 times the price). We are now mobile again and will linger a while to see what a BOLA is.

And many thanks to you Nomads who offered helpful suggestions.

bkbend - 5-1-2011 at 07:20 PM

I second the recommendation for China's for a taco stand. Casa del Sol or Alejandrina's are decent for a larger meal. Sailflow shows the winds quieting down on Wednesday, if your around that long. btw los Vientos does mean wind so what were you expecting???

bigboy - 5-1-2011 at 08:10 PM

Casa del Sol gets a second vote!

DENNIS - 5-1-2011 at 09:03 PM

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Originally posted by bajamigo
We are now mobile again and will linger a while to see what a BOLA is.

Man-O-Man.....you guys are really lost. You're in the middle of TJ and the BOLA is the Culture Center.
Yep......lost......and confused. :lol:

Paulina - 5-1-2011 at 10:07 PM

You missed us by two days.

Glad to hear that you got your repairs done quickly.

Don't miss out on the museum. You might also check on the local art show, although it may have already ended by the time of this post.

Have a safe drive home. There are way too many cows on the road right now.

P>*)))>{

ps. regarding the wind, there's a reason why that resort is called "Los Vientos". The winds are totally different for those of us who reside south of town.

Marc - 5-2-2011 at 06:33 AM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
WOW....it's blowin' "Lickity Splittly" here. Warm too.

Now....some of you know, some don't, about the origen of that term above.

Enjoy one of my favorites from Tom Waits and The Eagles:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9AwysXhUqs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaC_cChs6hA

The Eagles! The greatest ever!

Well....count your lucky stars!

mcfez - 5-2-2011 at 06:59 AM

I'd rather be broken down there at BoLA than in California!

bajamigo - 5-2-2011 at 07:20 AM

We ate dinner last night at Las Hamacas - no complaints!

jadams - 5-2-2011 at 09:49 AM

I had carb trouble with my jeep at BOLA and Marcos rebuilt in 2hrs and charged $50.00. He is also a fishing guide and have gone out with him to chase yellowtail a couple of times. REAL NICE GUY!

Roberto - 5-2-2011 at 06:53 PM

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Originally posted by soulpatch
Head down to the Rincon and a lot of times you can get out of the wind and relax on a nice beach. Just bring the guy at the guard shack a soda, he will TALK your ear off.
Also, it's fun to mess around in the estuary down there when the water is coming in or out.

Is that still true? I heard that the access to non-residents had been closed definitevely. Oh wait ... we're talking about Mexico, aren't we?