BajaNomad - What's the Bucket List for a first timer?

What's the Bucket List for a first timer?

AKtundra - 11-13-2011 at 07:59 PM

I am new to the forum and may be trying to plan a last minute trip to the peninsula over the holidays. To those that have experienced Baja before, what would be your top ten "must do's" ? (for my taste, a particularly remote beach, or little traveled road, is more interesting than a well recommended nice resort )

What would be your top 3 "gotchas" to watch out for? ( this is a smaller list cause, as long as it is not unhealthy or too expensive I don't mind making a few mistakes!)

DENNIS - 11-13-2011 at 08:02 PM

Welcome to BajaNomad, AK. Just head for the Gulf Side. The rest will take care of itself.
The Pac Side will be getting a bit chilly around that time of the year.

mcfez - 11-13-2011 at 08:13 PM

DENNIS throws good advice...it's a bit colder on the Pacific.
The Sea of Cortez is perfect for camping...outdoor sports....laid back.

Look into going from San Felipe to Gonzada Bay...if you have several weeks......add the Bay of Los Angeles (BoLA)

Use the search at the top left of this webpage for great posts about this.
or here...........
http://forums.bajanomad.com/misc.php?action=search

Some data links
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=56210

[Edited on 11-14-2011 by mcfez]

David K - 11-13-2011 at 08:21 PM

Look at various sites to choose, Baja Norte: http://vivabaja.com/tours

Various sites in Baja Sur we visited in 2009: http://vivabaja.com/709

Tell us if you have a 4WD, if you are camping or hoteling... Welcome to Nomad!

Curt63 - 11-13-2011 at 08:30 PM

Mulege, Bahia Concepcion, san ignacio

BornFisher - 11-13-2011 at 08:48 PM

Hussongs (Ensenada) comes to mind-----

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hussong's

DENNIS - 11-13-2011 at 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BornFisher
Hussongs (Ensenada) comes to mind-----

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hussong's

Which is only a short walk to Anthony's...Baja's premier cultural interchange center. :biggrin:

AKtundra - 11-13-2011 at 09:24 PM

Thanks for the leads !! Keep the ideas coming!!

We will be camping, with the occasional night in a hotel to clean up and feel like high rollers !

I plan to have a stock SUV, and do a fair amount of off-road driving here in AK.

BornFisher - 11-13-2011 at 09:35 PM

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Which is only a short walk to Anthony's...Baja's premier cultural interchange center. :biggrin:

Oh yes, Anthony`s! Where the DMR ( Descendants of the Mexican Revolution) and Ensenada Culture Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month. I know it`s on my Bucket List!!

KASHEYDOG - 11-13-2011 at 09:48 PM

Welcome to Baja Nomad, AKtundra :yes:

Hope you can handle the "climate-shock" when you get here. Better get out of AK before the car freezes up.. :lol:

I would agree with Dennis. Unless you think 60 degrees is warm, which considering where you're from you might....... :lol:

mcfez - 11-13-2011 at 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AKtundra
Thanks for the leads !! Keep the ideas coming!!

We will be camping, with the occasional night in a hotel to clean up and feel like high rollers !

I plan to have a stock SUV, and do a fair amount of off-road driving here in AK.

just how much time r u talking about?

KASHEYDOG - 11-13-2011 at 11:33 PM

I would bring everything you need to survive in a place with no stores, no food, no water, no electricity, no shelter, no gas stations, high winds, blowing sand, sweltering sun and heat, no fire wood, snakes, bugs, coyotes, flies, scorpions......... Just bring your Wall Mart tent and a fishin' pole. You'll be fine....
And call the local Federale if you run into trouble. Then hold your breath and wait. Oh yeah, tell them to ask for Mr. Blue when they get there... :lol:

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Otherwise refer to your other thread about "Packing tips for the desert and Mexico"

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Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
You're gonna do what ????????????

Hey Aktundra, I suggest you go back to the play book and get the one titled how to survive in the wilderness of the BAJA, California desert. If you continue with your current plan you will need to buy and leave everything it takes to survive in a place where there are few stores, no water, no camp sites as we know in the US. Do you realize just how remote Baja is Or are you going on some "guided camping tour " of Baja???
Maybe I'm not understanding what you're thinking But if I'm right you need to come here on a trial run and stay in some of the places you're thinking of and EXPERIENCE it first.

BTW ... what are you thinking of driving down there. First thing to remember and understand is Baja is not the U.S.A, it's a foreign country and many car rental companies do not allow their cars to go to Mexico. You'll need Mexican auto insurance, passports, Mexican visas to travel beyond a certain distance, roadside assistance. This is not going to be a pitch a tent we bought at Wall Mart yesterday thing..... :lol:

Again, I suggest a dry run first. Come down and check it out. Stay in some hotels and drive around. Sight see. I can tell from you're current plan that you've never been here. It's much different then you've imagined........

And no I am not, as suggested earlier, lending you my stuff. It's taken me many years of "Wall Mart" trips to accumulate all the right stuff. No offence.......
However, you're welcome to call me if you'd like some advice.

[Edited on 11-14-11 by KASHEYDOG]

[Edited on 11-14-11 by KASHEYDOG]

AKtundra - 11-14-2011 at 12:41 AM

Mcfez, If we can go anywhere, it will be 7-10 days over the holidays

Kasheydog, you remind me of me, when people tell me they are going to fly to ak, and go on some wild adventure ! Did you ever see that Sean Penn movie about the kid that died at the "magic bus" on stampede trail outside Denali? We always have out-of-state folks that venture out into the Alaska wildernes unprepared . In fact since the movie was made, a kid has died every other year or two, trying to cross that same river. I think they finally hauled that bus out, because it was attracting hikers

Hook - 11-14-2011 at 06:39 AM

7-10 days IN BAJA?. Not much time in those short, daylight hours. You dont want to be driving much past dark. Unfortunately, the moon phases arent conducive to much night time activity, either, during the holidays. Not driving; just other activities

The risk of uncomfortably high winds from San Felipe to Bahia de los Angeles would have me avoiding that area. Water wouldnt be swimmable for most but MAYBE for someone from AK. Winds might also limit hired fishing. And the fishing aint great in those parts at that time, anyway.

I'd head straight to Concepcion, too, and make that a base.

Assuming a departure from the SD border EARLY one morning:

Day 1 camp:Catavina/Rancho Santa Inez-should be there in time for some hiking among the boulders before sunset.

Day 2 camp: Bahia Concepcion-base camp. I'd choose playa Escondida or Perla for some insulation from road noise.

Actually, I'd probably crash through Pompano's front gate and apologize over margaritas. Then, get the skinny from him on day trips from that area. Outer Concepcion arm, San Sebastian, Mulege, maybe La Purisima, hired fishing for YT, Jim's Jungle tour.

That outta take up 4-6 days, depending on your good fortune in the Jungle.

Then, head back, stopping at Santa Inez again.

Mula - 11-14-2011 at 06:53 AM

Ak tundra. . .

Hook's itinerary is the best.
That's what I would do if it were my first time down.

I'm an Alaskan who lives here full time now for the last 5 years.

Hook - 11-14-2011 at 07:08 AM

On second thought, crashing through his gate and apologizing over margaritas means it's later in the day. That's a day wasted, with your short schedule.

Crash through and apologize over bloody's is the way to go.

DENNIS - 11-14-2011 at 08:39 AM

Speaking of lists for Baja....this'll keep you busy for a while:

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=9392#pid26120...

BajaBlanca - 11-14-2011 at 08:51 AM

I really liked Hook's itinerary too - it gives you room to explore many towns and villages and the Bay of Concepcion is one of the prettiest in the world ... and the temps should be about perfect this time of year !

make sure you have the Baja Atlas Map guidebook

make sure you have shovel to dig yourself out of trouble and an air pump to refill tires you let air out of to venture to some out of the way beaches

and mostly: remember that a trip to Baja is NOT a vacation - it IS an adventure.

Buen viage !! and welcome to BajaNomadLand.

rob - 11-14-2011 at 09:07 AM

I was about to contradict Dennis about the Pacific side being chilly over the holidays - around here (Pacific Coast west of La Paz) November/December is warm and pleasant - even the northerlies, which can make life miserable on the Cortez, arrives here as a warm offshore wind.

Then I saw you only had 7-10 days.

This critical piece of information really restricts you to Baja California (Norte), in which case Dennis is totally correct. I'm with Hook/Blanca - no further south than Concepcion, if you want adventure - find a new way over the mountains!

Buen viaje!

Ateo - 11-14-2011 at 09:20 AM

Coming from Alaska anything is gonna seem warm down in Baja. Personally I prefer Northern Baja for camping. I like wearing a nice jacket, beanie, sitting around a campfire.....

The first time I came to Baja I camped out at Punta Cabras. This is far from a secret spot, but I think it still holds some magic. That long stretch of beach......sand dunes........waves.....

Having said that, I haven't been there in years. I prefer exploring new areas, but I reccomend Cabras for a first timer. Easy access. No need for 4x4.

shari - 11-14-2011 at 09:23 AM

actually, the pacside in winter can be warmer than the gulf side here in central baja because we still have the warm water currents keeping the ocean warm..thus warmer air temps too. It is warmer here than Mulege in the winter and you dont have crowded beaches to deal with either.

I would try the central part, go to Bay of L.A. area, then how about the back road into San Borja for a night then over to Sta.Rosalillita and if you still have time, it's only a few hours to Bahia Asuncion, La Bocana area.

Sta.Rosalillita is easy to get to and great camping, San Borja Mission is a must see and also a fabulous place to camp....and of course this part of the coast Bahia Asuncion (that isnt affected by north winds), La Bocana & Abreojos is beautiful this time of year and most like "old Baja" and the semi remoteness promises lots of camping where you are the only person, good shore fishing and the water is warm enough for swimming, boogie boarding, surfing etc.

tripledigitken - 11-14-2011 at 09:31 AM

Take a boat ride out to Isla Coronado at Bahia de los Angeles, and take a lunch.

Spend a few hours hanging out in San Ignacio, sit on one of those benches looking at the world go by. If the whales are at the lagoon in any kind of numbers, book a day trip to watch whales there as well.

Buy some baked goods at El Boleo and visit the Eiffle church in Santa Rosalia. Walk the streets and take in the most unusual architecture in Baja.

castaway$ - 11-14-2011 at 09:52 AM

Lots of ideas on where to go but i think we need to add a few more "what to do's". Try catching Roosters in the surf on light gear, THAT will get your heart pumping!

woody with a view - 11-14-2011 at 12:13 PM

first nite at Adelita's in TJ or Anthony's in Ensenada! :light:

mulegemichael - 11-14-2011 at 12:41 PM

bay of concepcion will rock your world...get down here quickly and stay as long as you can....we have a couple of kayaks you can borrow to make your visit really special...stop by our place in mulege...we live in the oasis, #54, mike and roz.

KASHEYDOG - 11-14-2011 at 12:42 PM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
first nite at Adelita's in TJ or Anthony's in Ensenada! :light:

Hey Woody, let's get together and take him to Adelita's for the old Baja initiation ceremony... :lol:

.. Now that's my kind of camping... :lol:

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At least that way we would know he got to experience some of the best "parts" of Baja..........

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[Edited on 11-15-11 by KASHEYDOG]

KASHEYDOG - 11-14-2011 at 03:42 PM

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Originally posted by AKtundra

Kasheydog, you remind me of me, when people tell me they are going to fly to ak, and go on some wild adventure ! Did you ever see that Sean Penn movie about the kid that died at the "magic bus" on stampede trail outside Denali? We always have out-of-state folks that venture out into the Alaska wildernes unprepared . In fact since the movie was made, a kid has died every other year or two, trying to cross that same river. I think they finally hauled that bus out, because it was attracting hikers

Yes I did see that movie.....based on a true story I believe. What a shame. But a good movie.

Well, I'm glad you gave us some additional info regarding your camping experience in Alaska. At least we know you're not a "Wall Mart" camper and your picture is not on the internet or is it.

However, that having been said. My question to you as a former "outfitter for groups of 20 to 25". What would you tell a couple of Southern California people getting ready to drive off into the Alaska wilderness for 7 to 10 days on some little dirt road by themselves having just arrived at the Fairbanks Airport and stopped off at the local store to get camping supplies.. :?:

Maybe I'm being a little tough on you but I speak from 60 years of big game hunting and camping experience (without outfitters) and as a 2 tour Viet Nam Vet. I have learned to do some reconnaissance before going for the whole experience. Consequently, I'm still alive. Although sometimes I wonder how I've accomplished that....

Don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to discourage you from coming down and enjoying our beautiful and beloved Baja. I'm just trying to instill some respect in you for the remote and rugged area you want to see. It's just like Alaska only the opposite climate and you can get into trouble before you know it if you're not a desert rat...and even if you are.. :mad:

My philosophy has always been . Buy better equipment then you can afford. Go prepared for the worst and come home a happy camper because you were prepared. (unlike Sean Penn's character in the movie)

I'd rather carry a whole lot of unused stuff back out then have them carry me out because I forgot something like a large plastic trash bag folded in my back pocket to keep me warm and dry....

.........

Now, that I know your camping experience. My advice for your Baja trip would be to take everyone's offer to stop by their place to see them then camp some where near there and recommended by them. That's one thing you'll find out about us Baja Nomads, we're all ready, willing and able to accommodate when we can.

......We're probably some of the most hospitable people you'll ever meet...... :yes:

Enjoy your trip and welcome to Baja. You can stilll call me if you want to talk to someone. Number is over there on the left side ....... :yes:

???"And plan on calling Kasheydog if I see a bug or feel like an espresso"...... ???

You're pretty funny for a... :smug:

Newbie...... See.....,there's that lack of respect thing again.......

Don't make me come up there. I get really cranky when my butt's freezin'... :lol:

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[Edited on 11-15-11 by KASHEYDOG]

DaliDali - 11-14-2011 at 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by BornFisher
Hussongs (Ensenada) comes to mind-----

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hussong's

Which is only a short walk to Anthony's...Baja's premier cultural interchange center. :biggrin:

Gawd I love that place!!!
I interchange cultures every time I get a chance.

KASHEYDOG - 11-14-2011 at 07:23 PM

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Originally posted by DaliDali

Quote:

Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by BornFisher
Hussongs (Ensenada) comes to mind-----

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hussong's

Which is only a short walk to Anthony's...Baja's premier cultural interchange center. :biggrin:

Gawd I love that place!!!
I interchange cultures every time I get a chance.

Hey Dali !! I think Dennis was talkin' cultural not culture exchange... :lol:

Dennis would never do the culture thing.... :lol:

. Would you, Dennis.. :?:

DENNIS - 11-14-2011 at 07:26 PM

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Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
Dennis would never do the culture thing.... :lol:

. Would you, Dennis.. :?:

Only under duress, Dick. Thanks for asking.

Bob H - 11-14-2011 at 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by BajaBlanca
I really liked Hook's itinerary too - it gives you room to explore many towns and villages and the Bay of Concepcion is one of the prettiest in the world ... and the temps should be about perfect this time of year !

make sure you have the Baja Atlas Map guidebook

make sure you have shovel to dig yourself out of trouble and an air pump to refill tires you let air out of to venture to some out of the way beaches

and mostly: remember that a trip to Baja is NOT a vacation - it IS an adventure.

Buen viage !! and welcome to BajaNomadLand.

Yes, Hook's recommendations are dead on, including his advice to NOT drive at night.

KASHEYDOG - 11-15-2011 at 12:18 AM

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Originally posted by AKtundra
My goodness paranewbi, I appreciate the offer to borrow the camp gear !

I will bring some smoked salmon fillets to repay your kindness! ( this is just smoke. He really means... )

I need the wife to gather her courage, and confirm she can get the time off !

(translation; he was never coming in the first place.)

Do I hear someone dancing backward all of a sudden ??
Does that mean you've been doing all this without permission???
Does that mean you've wasted all our time... :mad:

...

When your wife gives you the OK, get back to us... OK

Sorry Nomads. But I had a feeling this newbie wasn't real from the start. Now that he has a REAL offer of assistance from his other thread entitled "Packing tips for the desert and Mexico" all of a sudden he may not be able to come.
He's lost my confidence.
I'm done.
I have to deal with this stuff every day at work.
I know it when I see it.

BTW.... What is the difference between the 2 threads

Packing tips for the desert and Mexico
AND
What's the Bucket List for a first timer?

If I'm wrong I apologize in advance and I'll buy dinner for the first Nomad to see him in Baja before spring 2012.

[Edited on 11-15-11 by KASHEYDOG]

[Edited on 11-15-11 by KASHEYDOG]

Don't forget

bajaguy - 11-15-2011 at 08:02 AM

A SPOT

http://www.findmespot.com/en/

You are gonna need it

DianaT - 11-15-2011 at 08:58 AM

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Originally posted by tripledigitken
Take a boat ride out to Isla Coronado at Bahia de los Angeles, and take a lunch.

Spend a few hours hanging out in San Ignacio, sit on one of those benches looking at the world go by. If the whales are at the lagoon in any kind of numbers, book a day trip to watch whales there as well.

Buy some baked goods at El Boleo and visit the Eiffle church in Santa Rosalia. Walk the streets and take in the most unusual architecture in Baja.

Especially the second one. Definitely one of my favorite places and IMHO, the best place for the whales if they have arrived.

Udo - 11-15-2011 at 04:29 PM

BUCKET LIST MUST:

Santa Rosalia Bakery and the Copper Chapel! (Also Santa Rosalia)

BTW...where is Punta Cabra?
In all my trips I think I may have missed it, but more than likely been there and forgot what it was called.

[Edited on 11-15-2011 by Udo]

Ateo - 11-15-2011 at 04:55 PM

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BTW...where is Punta Cabra?
In all my trips I think I may have missed it, but more than likely been there and forgot what it was called.

[Edited on 11-15-2011 by Udo]

Punta Cabras - It's out north of Erendira past Coyote Cals. You can also get there by taking the dirt road southwest out of Santo Tomas. Look for Bahia Almejas on map.

David K - 11-15-2011 at 05:40 PM

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Originally posted by Udo
BUCKET LIST MUST:

Santa Rosalia Bakery and the Copper Chapel! (Also Santa Rosalia)

BTW...where is Punta Cabra?
In all my trips I think I may have missed it, but more than likely been there and forgot what it was called.

[Edited on 11-15-2011 by Udo]

It has been a long time, but here are some photos when some of us Amigos (now Nomads) met up at Punta Cabras in 2001:

See the point in the distance, we were camped above the dunes, just north.

Desert Bull let me ride on his Polaris... very fun!

http://vivabaja.com/cabras

Desert Bull, 4baja, Dern, Debra (travelpearl), Fishin' Rich, etc.

[Edited on 11-16-2011 by David K]

Pompano - 11-15-2011 at 05:41 PM

Mulege & Conception Bay hands down for such a short time...for a couple dozen reasons.....you will NOT be disappointed.

Just do a 'search' here on Nomads. Upper left corner right under Baja Nomads logo..type in 'Conception Bay' or 'Coyote Bay'..choose 'from the beginning'...for hundreds of posts,photos, and info to wade through while listening to the wind & wolves Up North. :rolleyes:

Just kidding, I lived at Naknek and Dillingham for 3 seasons of reds..no wolves, just lots of bears.

In Conception Bay, you will find Plenty of ecomonical campsites right on the water (average is $8 per day), unbelievable sunrises, snorkel, swim, dive, kayak, barefoot ski?, count sharks (naw), meet new amigos, dine at bayside cafes, shopping in Mulege for 'anything' is just 20 minutes away, security, campfire nights, a drop-dead gorgeous seascape that is the best in Baja, all sorts of vendors selling veggies, seafood, water, rugs, and somebreros..to name just a few.

Lots of interesting characters to run into:

Great trails to explore close to your campsites...like this portion of the Old Baja Road.

A narrow, but very passable beach road is a benefit. Not a lot of casual traffic.

Snorkeling with a 35ft harmless whale shark is world-class fun. This one hung out right in front of Coyote Bay beach for a few weeks. Others joined him/her. (I never checked the sex)

...shoreline fishing is not the greatest, but you should catch your dinner.

If not the shrimp are sumptuous, plump, and firm...and...and....yeah, okay, dear..just finishing this post...ahem..

Go for a beach walk..and stop by and say Hola...Hello.

Pompano/Roger in Coyote Bay, since ...let's just say I was here when the earth cooled.

[Edited on 11-16-2011 by Pompano]

David K - 11-15-2011 at 05:45 PM

AWESOME PHOTOs ROGER!

Ateo - 11-15-2011 at 05:47 PM

holy crap that shrimp photo is beautiful.

tripledigitken - 11-15-2011 at 06:05 PM

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Originally posted by ateo
holy crap that shrimp photo is beautiful.

What shrimp photo??????? :spingrin:

KASHEYDOG - 11-15-2011 at 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by tripledigitken

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Originally posted by ateo
holy crap that shrimp photo is beautiful.

What shrimp photo??????? :spingrin:

Number 1: tripledigitken!!! The shrimp are on the left side of the photo.. :no:

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Number 2: Pompano, I know we've never met but having read your posts for the past 6 years, do you really expect me to believe you didn't check the sex of not only that whale shark but everything else that came into the bay that day???... :lol:

Btw..... nice Shrimpettes.....and just love the shells on the table too.... :yes:

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[Edited on 11-16-11 by KASHEYDOG]

Pompano - 11-15-2011 at 07:25 PM

KasheyDog...before I answer that...are you a He or a She?

Dusty wants to know, too....we like certain things about Carlsbad.

[Edited on 11-16-2011 by Pompano]

KASHEYDOG - 11-15-2011 at 07:31 PM

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Originally posted by Pompano
KasheyDog...before I answer that...are you a He or a She?

You relly funny man, Pompano...... you makea me raff...

That be me on the right of DavidK

[Edited on 11-16-11 by KASHEYDOG]

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Pompano - 11-15-2011 at 07:35 PM

The gals all say, You'll fit right in, KASHYDOG.

Along with our Alaskan poster.

Ateo - 11-15-2011 at 07:42 PM

and David K, thanks for Cabras photos. I was thinking of going down there this weekend to watch the Baja 1000 and relive old times.

KASHEYDOG - 11-15-2011 at 07:44 PM

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Originally posted by Pompano
The gals all say, You'll fit right in, KASHYDOG.

Along with our Alaskan poster.

I don't need no Alaskan poster. I can take care of myself and his share..... :yes:

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[Edited on 11-16-11 by KASHEYDOG]

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Pompano - 11-15-2011 at 07:56 PM

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Originally posted by ateo
and David K, thanks for Cabras photos. I was thinking of going down there this weekend to watch the Baja 1000 and relive old times.

If you are interested in that area, you may like this 1980's photo of 3 Mulege residents camping at the White Tanks area...north of Cals. A very nice, scenic..and GREAT campsite. Our bunch sure enjoyed the place, plus we had super shoreline diving for dinners.

KASHEYDOG - 11-15-2011 at 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by Pompano

Dusty wants to know, too....we like certain things about Carlsbad.

When are you guys ever up this way...? Call me

Ateo - 11-15-2011 at 08:14 PM

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Originally posted by Pompano

Quote:

Originally posted by ateo
and David K, thanks for Cabras photos. I was thinking of going down there this weekend to watch the Baja 1000 and relive old times.

The real Punta Cabras is south of what most call the point area on the North end of Bahia Almejas which is actually just south of Tampico on the Baja Almanac AKA La Punta Del Canon de Santa Cruz. Last time I camped there (4 years ago) there was a double wide on the cliff and it really bummed me out. Looked like there was a meth lab being setup..............

Ateo - 11-15-2011 at 08:22 PM

Love the White Tank photo Pompano...............Is that related to the White Tank in Joshua Tree?

I'll post some of me in 2000. I brought my son, who was 9 months old, and we woke up in the middle of the night and he was cold, we thought he was dead. No -- he was just cold...............Taking kids camping, many think is insane, but he dug it and remember all of it. Take kids camping!!!! What do you think people who live in these areas do? They live here!!!! Made me realize people who say "my kids are only a year old and I wont take them camping" are wimps.

Pompano - 11-15-2011 at 08:43 PM

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Originally posted by KASHEYDOG

Quote:

Originally posted by Pompano

Dusty wants to know, too....we like certain things about Carlsbad.

When are you guys ever up this way...? Call me

Will do when we get your way. Might be up that way in bit..got to retrieve my Dodge for some approaching Baja boat pulls. I copied your number. Be interesting..Dusty flew slicks, cobras, me.

Ateo - 11-16-2011 at 01:30 PM

Some pictures of the Punta Cabras area.....

[Edited on 11-21-2011 by BajaNomad]

Ateo - 11-16-2011 at 01:32 PM

And a few more...............

[Edited on 11-21-2011 by BajaNomad]

Ateo - 11-16-2011 at 04:49 PM

As you can see in the 7th picture, there is a truck that had been driven off of a cliff. we drove by about 45 minutes later and the truck was gone. Someone must've got a quick tow outta there.

Udo - 11-16-2011 at 06:47 PM

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Thanks, Ateo.
I had been there several times, but I thought it was called La Bocana.
First I've heard it called Punta Cabra.

Quote:

Originally posted by ateo
BTW...where is Punta Cabra?
In all my trips I think I may have missed it, but more than likely been there and forgot what it was called.

[Edited on 11-15-2011 by Udo]

Punta Cabras - It's out north of Erendira past Coyote Cals. You can also get there by taking the dirt road southwest out of Santo Tomas. Look for Bahia Almejas on map.

woody with a view - 11-16-2011 at 06:52 PM

ateo

you have a good looking family. it is fun to follow your picture posts as i was doing the same way back when. there is a certain progression to baja... the good, the bad, the easy, and the REALLY GOOD. keep them coming....

Ateo - 11-16-2011 at 07:58 PM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
ateo

you have a good looking family. it is fun to follow your picture posts as i was doing the same way back when. there is a certain progression to baja... the good, the bad, the easy, and the REALLY GOOD. keep them coming....

Well said about progression.....I used to eat canned beans on trips sleeping in tents, then moved to house rentals, then condos, then tents, then sleeping in my truck, and back to tents again. Now I'll do any of them depending on who's coming. Thanks on the compliment on the familia. My wife is from TJ and that was my dream come true - to marry a Mexican girl!!! My daughter recently did a project for school and all her pictures posted were us in Baja! Scorpions, roads, missions, surf....Her teacher must know she loves Baja!

volcano - 11-20-2011 at 08:17 AM

back to the bucket list.....Agua Verde, hike in the Sierra Giganta (Gigantica?) by Loreto, see some of the missions that are off the beaten track

David K - 11-20-2011 at 09:54 AM

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Originally posted by volcano
back to the bucket list.....Agua Verde, hike in the Sierra Giganta (Gigantica?) by Loreto, see some of the missions that are off the beaten track

GREAT IDEA...

To get a briefing on the missions and where they are: http://vivabaja.com/bajamissions

The Jesuits had 17, the Franciscans 1 and the Dominicans had 9...

1) Nuestra Señora de Loreto Concho 1697-1829

2) San Francisco Javier de Biaundo 1699-1817 (moved 5 miles south in 1710)

3) San Juan Bautista de Ligui/ Malibat 1705-1721

4) Santa Rosalia de Mulege 1705-1828

5) San Jose de Comondu 1708-1827 (moved 22 miles south in 1736)

6) La Purisima Concepcion de Cadegomo 1720-1822 (moved 10 miles south in 1735)

7a) Nuestra Señora del Pilar de la Paz Airapi 1720-1748 (moved to Todos Santos in 1748)

7b) Nuestra Señora del Pilar de la Paz (Todos Santos) 1748-1840

8) Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Huasinapi 1720-1795

9a) Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Apate 1721-1741 (moved to La Pasion in 1741)

9b) Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Chilla (La Pasion) 1741-1768

10) Santiago el Apostal Aiñini 1724-1795 (moved 2 miles south in 1734)

11) Nuestro Señor San Ignacio Kadakaaman 1728-1840

12) San Jose del Cabo Añuiti 1730-1840 (moved 5 miles north, then back, then 1 mile north)

13) Santa Rosa de las Palmas (Todos Santos) 1733-1748 (absorbed by moved La Paz mission in 1748)

14) San Luis Gonzaga Chiriyaqui 1737-1768

15) Santa Gertrudis de Cadacaman 1751-1822

16) San Francisco de Borja Adac 1762-1818

17a) Calamajue 1766-1767 (moved 30 miles north in 1767)

17b) Santa Maria de los Angeles 1767-1769

18) San Fernando Velicata 1769-1818

19) Nuestra Señora del Rosario Viñaraco 1774-1832 (Moved 2 miles west in 1802)

20) Santo Domingo 1775-1839 (Moved 2 miles east in 1793)

21) San Vicente Ferrer 1780-1833

22) San Miguel Arcangel 1787-1834 (moved 7 miles west in 1788)

23) Santo Tomas de Aquino 1791-1849 (moved 1 mile northeast in 1794, and 2 miles east in 1799)

24) San Pedro Martir de Verona 1794-1806 (moved 7 miles south and nearly 2,000' lower in elevation, after 3 months)

25) Santa Catalina Virgen y Martir 1797-1840

26) El Descanso 1817-1834 (Also called 'San Miguel Nuevo', moved 1/2 mile north in 1830)

27) Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 1834-1840

805gregg - 11-21-2011 at 05:32 PM

Let's see bucket list, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Fiji, Galapagos, Samoa, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Brazil, Europe, Greece, Bahamas, Bermuda, and Azores. Baja was great in the 60's and 70's but that's a long time ago.

David K - 11-21-2011 at 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by 805gregg
Let's see bucket list, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Fiji, Galapagos, Samoa, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Brazil, Europe, Greece, Bahamas, Bermuda, and Azores. Baja was great in the 60's and 70's but that's a long time ago.

Love those ideas!

My Baja Bucket List is still not empty... The Lost Diaz Grave is one search I have yet to do, on the ground! I also have never done the whale thing in the lagoons, or traveled all of the Camino Real... So much Baja, so little time! (or so little money) :light:

[Edited on 11-22-2011 by David K]

Islandbuilder - 11-21-2011 at 06:19 PM

We hope to do the whale lagoons this winter, San Ignacio for sure, and perhaps Ojo de Liebre as well.

Salsipuedes, check!

woody with a view - 11-22-2011 at 06:49 AM

the wave of my life.... first time there, only guy in the water at the time. the bee wouldn't sting, the shark wouldn't bite, and bugs bunny tip-toed past unnoticed.....

6'5" single fin pintail if you care. 12-10-83 almost a exactly a long time ago! :light: