BajaNomad - WHERE AM I ??? (Nomad Games)

WHERE AM I ??? (Nomad Games)

David K - 12-11-2012 at 07:05 PM

We used to do this regularly to lighten up the forum...

Scroll down the the next game after the previous has been answered.

HINT #1: In Baja California :light:

[Edited on 12-12-2012 by David K]

liknbaja127 - 12-11-2012 at 07:23 PM

is it the Calamuje wash?

David K - 12-11-2012 at 07:27 PM

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Originally posted by liknbaja127
is it the Calamuje wash?

WINNER!!! I guess that was too easy!

Here is a satellite view down close:

David K - 12-11-2012 at 07:28 PM

Before someone yells at me for letting the spelling slide: CALAMAJUE :rolleyes:

Thanks for playing... Let me dig out another...

liknbaja127 - 12-11-2012 at 07:39 PM

David, Thats a very cool wash, the cayon walls are great, hopeing to get
down there for new years, leaving San Fleipe to bay of LA, fun trp with
prerunner.

GAME 2 WHERE IS BAJA ANGEL?

David K - 12-11-2012 at 07:40 PM

HINT 1 is the same as game 1...

HINT 2: Neal Johns isn't allowed to play this one!

[Edited on 12-12-2012 by David K]

liknbaja127 - 12-11-2012 at 07:43 PM

sorry got the spelling out of the BFG pit book. Very cool game!

David K - 12-11-2012 at 10:02 PM

Hint 3: Historic water source .

David K - 12-12-2012 at 12:29 AM

Hint 4: On the CAMINO REAL... Father Serra drank from here on his walk to San Diego and Monterey from Loreto. The water was "sweet"!

motoged - 12-12-2012 at 01:16 AM

Mission Agua Dulce con angelita :biggrin:

David K - 12-12-2012 at 01:54 AM

Hi Ged,

Without the extras: 'Agua Dulce' is the correct answer (Sweet Water)...

Located just a couple miles off Hwy. 1 between San Agustin and Cataviña.

Photo I took in 2002 (the one above was taken in 2005):

Turn north from Hwy. 1 between
Km. 160-161 (29º51.67', -114º50.38'). Go 1.4 mi. to old Baja main road then turn left onto old road for 0.3 mi. then right on side road 0.3 more. Hike into gully.

GAME 3: WHERE AM I?

David K - 12-12-2012 at 02:05 AM

You guys are great... maybe I am too easy?

Okay the next photo was taken, where?

Damn it

captkw - 12-12-2012 at 05:05 AM

I have seen this....(I thonk)...LOL...its 4:45 am...DK..back at you....lux,,,lumens,,Gauss.....?????? any answers anyone !!

[Edited on 12-12-2012 by captkw]

David K - 12-12-2012 at 10:24 AM

Gaveyard location hint needed?

Baja Norte... Ghost town... Ore processed here... Mine was a few miles away and much higher...

Barry A. - 12-12-2012 at 10:44 AM

Las Flores, south of Bahia de los Angeles.

Barry

David K - 12-12-2012 at 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by Barry A.
Las Flores, south of Bahia de los Angeles.

Barry

CORRECT!

Maybe best known for the jailhouse built by Dick Daggett Sr.

The graves are mostly Daggett family members...

DENNIS - 12-12-2012 at 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by David K

See how they cover the graves with stone? That's to keep the dogs and other critters from digging into them. Looks like they poured some cement on the closest grave.

Jes thought you might wanna know. :biggrin:

GAME 4: Where am I?

David K - 12-12-2012 at 11:23 AM

DENNIS - 12-12-2012 at 11:25 AM

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Originally posted by David K

Where am I?

Shouldn't you be at work? :lol:

bajaguy - 12-12-2012 at 11:33 AM

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Originally posted by David K

San Ignacio

BajaOkie - 12-12-2012 at 11:36 AM

Mulege

David K - 12-12-2012 at 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by BajaOkie
Mulege

Winner... you guys are good! You mush have a copy of my book on the California missions? LOL

Mision Santa Rosalia de Mulege, founded by Padre Juan Manuel de Basaldua in 1705.

RenoJoe - 12-12-2012 at 11:52 AM

Papa and Mama Diaz picked us up while resting on the side of the road.The water in the cow troughs was very sweet, but was refreshing.

David K - 12-12-2012 at 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

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Originally posted by David K

Where am I?

Shouldn't you be at work? :lol:

Seriously, right?! I have made calls, it is just the worst of times for us in the outdoor-home improvement industry: Wet season, Holiday season, Bleak financial future for America!

HIRE ME... get me off Nomad!! :light:

David K - 12-12-2012 at 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by RenoJoe
Papa and Mama Diaz picked us up while resting on the side of the road.The water in the cow troughs was very sweet, but was refreshing.

Where, when?? Sounds like you have a great story to tell! Please post it in the General Baja Discussion forum for everyone to enjoy!

RenoJoe - 12-12-2012 at 11:58 AM

My wife and I spent the night in that jail in 1978 on our walk to Bay of L.A. after my radiator tank was ripped off by a large rock. We did that trip in a ford pinto from El Arco.

David K - 12-12-2012 at 12:17 PM

Yah, a Pinto was not the best vehicle to use on that road! I see a bigger story here (you have any photos?)! How far south did you break down?

HiJack

bajaguy - 12-12-2012 at 12:25 PM

Hey Joe.......how is the weather in Reno???

........now back to the scheduled thread..............

Wrong Business

bajaguy - 12-12-2012 at 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by David K

Seriously, right?! I have made calls, it is just the worst of times for us in the outdoor-home improvement industry: Wet season, Holiday season, Bleak financial future for America!

HIRE ME... get me off Nomad!! :light:

David, you are in the wrong business. This business is BOOMING since the current administration took office:

http://www.kkoh.com/rssItem.asp?feedid=114&itemid=299566...

David K - 12-12-2012 at 03:45 PM

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Originally posted by bajaguy

Quote:

David, you are in the wrong business. This business is BOOMING since the current administration took office:

http://www.kkoh.com/rssItem.asp?feedid=114&itemid=299566...

That link goes to a story about a Honda recall...?

GAME 5: Where amd I?

David K - 12-12-2012 at 03:51 PM

I guess these are too easy... but glad everyone is doing well with their answers!

Okay, where am I...

a) general location
b) name of site

Neal Johns - 12-12-2012 at 04:02 PM

I don't know where you are, DK but - stealing your post - Where is Marian? DK knows but can't tell.

[Edited on 12-12-2012 by Neal Johns]

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bajaguy - 12-12-2012 at 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by David K

Quote:

Originally posted by bajaguy

Quote:

David, you are in the wrong business. This business is BOOMING since the current administration took office:

http://www.kkoh.com/rssItem.asp?feedid=114&itemid=299566...

That link goes to a story about a Honda recall...?

OK, try this!!!!!!

http://www.kkoh.com/rssItem.asp?feedid=118&itemid=299565...

BajaOkie - 12-12-2012 at 04:46 PM

Howdy David,

Much harder to tell from the picture but how about north of Loreto at the site of the visita San Juan Bautista Londo - or Londo.

KC

David K - 12-12-2012 at 04:47 PM

Okay Baja Guy, yes... selling guns goes way up when the people fear loosing their freedoms, as has never been so great in my life, the past 4 years. When you have had your income deprived by an ever growing government, then money that belongs to the people for growth and investment is gone from us.

Now, back to more fun things while we still have 9 days left (to 12-21-12): Where am I in the most recent photo (above)?

David K - 12-12-2012 at 04:49 PM

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Originally posted by BajaOkie
Howdy David,

Much harder to tell from the picture but how about north of Loreto at the site of the visita San Juan Bautista Londo - or Londo.

KC

Okay Kevin, that's two in a row for you, so you got to let others have a shot, next time! :lol:

Looks like the next photo needs to be a non-historic site!?

GAME 6

David K - 12-12-2012 at 05:03 PM

Where is this?

Hint: Yes, it is in Baja California.

BajaOkie - 12-12-2012 at 05:18 PM

Thanks David,

Have to back out also, on way to Cabo.

Hang in there and keep taking pictures!

KC

PS - Baja Guy, Did I miss something or is not this administation the same one we all have had for the last 4 years? I do not follow what your point is.

David K - 12-12-2012 at 05:20 PM

Have a great trip Kevin! If you go to any old sites, please share them with us... heck, if you go to any new ones too! :light:

Catavina !!!

captkw - 12-12-2012 at 06:40 PM

Or san bartolo

[Edited on 12-13-2012 by captkw]

David K - 12-12-2012 at 07:07 PM

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Originally posted by captkw
Or san bartolo

[Edited on 12-13-2012 by captkw]

No, No

Hints: In Baja Norte, a mile hike from the point the road was washed out... 8 years ago.

Barry A. - 12-12-2012 at 07:44 PM

Canon Agua Caliente----------to the west of Valle Chico?

Barry

David K - 12-13-2012 at 09:20 AM

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Originally posted by Barry A.
Canon Agua Caliente----------to the west of Valle Chico?

Barry

Closer guess than the other, much closer.

Barry A. - 12-13-2012 at 10:59 AM

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Originally posted by Neal Johns
I don't know where you are, DK but - stealing your post - Where is Marian? DK knows but can't tell.

[Edited on 12-12-2012 by Neal Johns]

I am guessing "the pole line road" near or on "Basketball Hill". Lordy, what a HORRIBLE road!!!!

Barry

Barry A. - 12-13-2012 at 11:02 AM

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Originally posted by David K

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Originally posted by Barry A.
Canon Agua Caliente----------to the west of Valle Chico?

Barry

Closer guess than the other, much closer.

Well, then, maybe up Guadelupe Canyon well above the campground??

Barry

David K - 12-13-2012 at 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by Barry A.

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Originally posted by David K

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Originally posted by Barry A.
Canon Agua Caliente----------to the west of Valle Chico?

Barry

Closer guess than the other, much closer.

Well, then, maybe up Guadelupe Canyon well above the campground??

Barry

wrong direction amigo, and wrong sierra... much closer to Agua Caliente (the one facing Valle Chico).

Barry A. - 12-13-2012 at 12:10 PM

Hmmmmmmmm, I can't think of another canyon that has a good supply of water that I have actually seen----must be one I have not gone way up in------there are several with water between Agua Caliente and Gonzaga, I understand.

I see a small blue palm, tho not really a "clue" since most have them.

I give up. (I could guess, but that is no fair)

Barry

willardguy - 12-13-2012 at 12:22 PM

arroyo santa maria?

santa Inez

captkw - 12-13-2012 at 01:56 PM

Or Boca de serria or zorro....what used to be called...???? ooops !! I'm in BCS..David K are your hints in BCN ...if so I know a place south of of ensanada east of Hwy 1 that might be IT !!..Rascaly Rabbit !!!

[Edited on 12-13-2012 by captkw]

Taco de Baja - 12-13-2012 at 03:12 PM

Palomar is my guess.

Barry A. - 12-13-2012 at 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by Taco de Baja
Palomar is my guess.

-------but but, David inferred above that it was NOT in the Sierra Juarez????

Barry

mtgoat666 - 12-13-2012 at 03:56 PM

Where's Waldo?

David K - 12-13-2012 at 04:08 PM

LOL! Good guesses amigos...

Game 6 answer: EL PARRAL (between Agua Caliente and Matomi). This scene is right behind the abandoned ranch house... See my photos (I also met Baja Lou and Taco de Baja, Mexitron and Pappy on this April, 2004 trip): http://vivabaja.com/404

[Edited on 12-13-2012 by David K]

GAME 7: Donde esta David K?

David K - 12-13-2012 at 04:24 PM

Where did I take this photo... and saying from inside my Tacoma does NOT count! :lol:

Taco de Baja - 12-13-2012 at 04:40 PM

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Originally posted by David K
LOL! Good guesses amigos...

Game 6 answer: EL PARRAL (between Agua Caliente and Matomi). This scene is right behind the abandoned ranch house... See my photos (I also met Baja Lou and Taco de Baja, Mexitron and Pappy on this April, 2004 trip): http://vivabaja.com/404

[Edited on 12-13-2012 by David K]

Parral what I meant to type....stupid finger / brain connection

Taco de Baja - 12-13-2012 at 04:44 PM

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Originally posted by David K
Where did I take this photo... and saying from inside my Tacoma does NOT count! :lol:

Salt flats in Guerrero Negro area?

David K - 12-13-2012 at 05:07 PM

I am actually on a road that was once paved... an elevated causeway through the lagoon of Guerrero Negro (Black Warrior) to the abandoned salt loading dock. But, you were close enough Brooks! :light:

Barry A. - 12-13-2012 at 05:12 PM

4 times I have tried with friends to access "Parral canyon" and that rancho, only to find that the fence and gate is locked like a safe at the big gate where the cross-over road from Barrendo hits Parral wash. Very depressing!!! We tried, but could NOT find any way around it-----big rocks in the way.

Barry

GAME 8: LOL

David K - 12-13-2012 at 05:15 PM

Where am I and what is that thing licking my face? :lol:

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David K - 12-13-2012 at 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by Barry A.
4 times I have tried with friends to access "Parral canyon" and that rancho, only to find that the fence and gate is locked like a safe at the big gate where the cross-over road from Barrendo hits Parral wash. Very depressing!!! We tried, but could NOT find any way around it-----big rocks in the way.

Barry

We were very lucky, as was Baja Lou's group from El Dorado as the gate was open!

There was a new fence beyond, at the end of the runway, cutting off the road by a corral, but by driving through the corral we got past that second (gate-less) fence... then came to the washed out road a short distance further.

We all camped at the corral and hiked to the old ranch house the next day. Baja Lou was so full of energy, he hiked way past the ranch house seeking the source of the stream in a grove of blue palms. Hiking back, we found a red diamond back and another found a big horn rack (photos in my web page)! Baja is amazing! Oh, there was a lot of hacked-up drip irrigation tube, indicating a 'cilantro' farm operation some time in the past (destroyed by the army)... as I had found in Agua Caliente Canyon, in 2000.

David K - 12-14-2012 at 08:25 AM

Game 8 hint: Baja Resort owned by Nomad couple.

BAJACAT - 12-14-2012 at 01:56 PM

Bob's & Susan at Mulege..

David K - 12-14-2012 at 02:29 PM

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Originally posted by BAJACAT
Bob's & Susan at Mulege..

Winner... actually several miles south on Bahia Concepcion: Playa Frambes Lighthouse Resort swimming pool... no extra charge for the dog licks!

Super Luxury-Exclusive Baja Resort http://www.mulege.org

[Edited on 12-14-2012 by David K]

Bob and Susan - 12-14-2012 at 03:33 PM

its been awhile since davids been here...

this year we repaired and cleaned the pool

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David K - 12-14-2012 at 03:37 PM

Over three years, and we sure loved the place Bob... You guys did a wonderful job with it. Our 2009 Baja Sur vacation: http://vivabaja.com/709

Barry A. - 12-14-2012 at 04:15 PM

That is one fine looking resort, Bob. Congratulations---------it would sure by our choice when travelling thru the area.

Barry

GAME 9: Where am I?

David K - 12-15-2012 at 08:24 AM

You guys have been outstanding... almost no extra hints and still getting the answers!

Okay, have a go at this location:

Meany - 12-15-2012 at 08:30 AM

?? Is it San Hipolite...... :spingrin:

David K - 12-15-2012 at 08:31 AM

You got to spell it correctly! :cool:

David K - 12-15-2012 at 08:36 AM

Here is a cool 1941 map, it may help!

David K - 12-15-2012 at 08:40 AM

How about this great 1962 map?

Meany - 12-15-2012 at 08:44 AM

Hipolito (San Hipolito)?? Below the town. ??

David K - 12-15-2012 at 08:45 AM

Winner winner, chicken dinner! :light:

Meany - 12-15-2012 at 08:50 AM

Thanks Dave. My Good firends Pam and George Kelley and Russ (the Bird Man :lol

took me there. It's a great little town. :bounce:

David K - 12-15-2012 at 08:52 AM

We drove by in 2007... very photogenic... Shari talks about a little restaurant there open by reservation only that is out-of-this-world.

So much Baja... so little time!

TWO PART QUESTION

David K - 12-15-2012 at 10:07 AM

Where is it?

What is it?

David K - 12-15-2012 at 11:33 AM

Hint 1: It's not a sundial... but if it was, it would say it was morning :biggrin:

[Edited on 12-15-2012 by David K]

David K - 12-15-2012 at 02:03 PM

Hint 2: Right next to Hwy. 1!

Meany - 12-15-2012 at 06:42 PM

???Southof San Quintin. Around the Campo Costa Rica.? A very nice water canon or potato loucher. Or Fine Art. :light:

David K - 12-15-2012 at 06:43 PM

Hint 3: Named for a Mexican state.

Ateo - 12-15-2012 at 06:58 PM

Quintana Roo? :biggrin:

Ateo - 12-15-2012 at 06:59 PM

Coahuila?

BAJACAT - 12-16-2012 at 10:12 AM

thats a mexican 150 CAL. machine gun in El Rosarios check point..
the state will be Gerrero.

David K - 12-16-2012 at 10:23 AM

Funny!

Looks like you guys got stumped finally!?

BajaCat and El Vergel were both with me when that photo was taken, in 2011 following our epic search for the Lost Mission of Santa Isabel (as was XR Phil, dtbushpilot, TW, and the late great bajalou).

The answer (if not guessed) is coming soon...

BAJACAT - 12-16-2012 at 03:31 PM

OK last try, it's a Mexican merry go around and is located at Rancho Sonora, where we bought the onyx figurines...

Paulina - 12-16-2012 at 03:53 PM

It looks like something one would use to pop a tire off of the rim, or put it back on?

I dunno.

P>*)))>{

David K - 12-16-2012 at 06:38 PM

BajaCat, you were there when the photo was taken, but yes Rancho Sonora (near the El Marmol road junction east of San Agustin).

Paulina, yes... exactly! :light:

Game 10... where is my Tacoma?

David K - 12-16-2012 at 06:43 PM

Photo looking north:

Photo looking south:

Where am I, and what is special here???

David K - 12-17-2012 at 09:27 AM

Hint 1: Photo taken in central Baja.

Mexitron - 12-17-2012 at 12:27 PM

Vegetation and soil point to Vizcaino Desert...

David K - 12-17-2012 at 12:38 PM

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Originally posted by Mexitron
Vegetation and soil point to Vizcaino Desert...

Yes... but I am seeking a more specific answer! :spingrin:

HINT: In the first photo, I am standing in Baja California Sur

HINT: The second photo was taken one hour earlier, yet I was only there taking both photos for a few minutes! :light:

Taco de Baja - 12-17-2012 at 12:45 PM

28th parallel in the Vizcaino Desert.

David K - 12-17-2012 at 12:51 PM

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Originally posted by Taco de Baja
28th parallel in the Vizcaino Desert.

Yes... can you tell me on what road I am on?

Answer to #10

David K - 12-17-2012 at 06:43 PM