BajaNomad

Our visit to Bahia de los Angeles

Wiles - 4-16-2013 at 03:46 PM

Dropping into Bahia



Cruising by the artsy sails at the roundabout. Why does a pueblo of 1,000 residents need a roundabout? Oh I forgot, it's Mexico. :lol:




Thanks to our good friends, we had fantastic accomodations.



Late afternoon at the beach in front of the casa.



American oystercatchers welcome us.



Buenas Dias. It's easy to get up when it's this beautiful.



Let's go cruise the town.

Go visit the Vermilion Sea Field Station and whale skeleton.



Talk shop with Rueben Ocana and his crew.



Head into town with a stop at the museo. It's been decades of dedication for Carolina and she truly has created a gem. Saludos Carolina.





The famous Casa Diaz. I miss the planes tied up out front and outdoor movies of Abbott & Castello on Saturday night. A lot more comes to mind. What are your favorite memories of this place?



And then who do I see? My old friend Pepe Smith. I said hello, and he replied 'Wiley, it's been a long time and you lookin kinda old'. Gracias Pepe.



Enough for this post.............stay tuned.

DENNIS - 4-16-2013 at 04:40 PM

Thanks Wiley........great shots.

DianaT - 4-16-2013 at 05:18 PM

Nice --- I look forward to the next series.

Skipjack Joe - 4-16-2013 at 05:20 PM

We really liked that museum as well. Everything's up close and personal. We were allowed to touch some of the specimens.

Udo - 4-16-2013 at 05:41 PM

NICE photos of BOLA, wiles.

We usually head there about once every two years. I see nothing is changed...including the fantastic sunrises!!

Paulina - 4-16-2013 at 05:51 PM

Loving your report. Can't wait for more. You got hooked up at Barbara's old place. Nice.

That Pepe! I can hear him now, "...and you lookin kinda old." He is classic. "Paulina, why you look so fat?" (because I am fat Pepe) Then it's, "Paulina, you not fat. You too skinny. Why you so skinny?" He calls it like it is. Maybe after you've known someone for so long, and you call them your brother, they feel like they can be honest. I hope you told Pepe that he was lookin kinda old too!

Now when they tell me that my back side resembles "Petetio", there's nothing I can do about that. It is what it is. At least that sounds better than "plywood butt".

Love those guys.

P>*)))>{

David K - 4-16-2013 at 06:51 PM

Excellent! Top rate photos! :bounce:

Skipjack Joe - 4-16-2013 at 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by Paulina
Loving your report. Can't wait for more. You got hooked up at Barbara's old place. Nice.

That Pepe! I can hear him now, "...and you lookin kinda old." He is classic. "Paulina, why you look so fat?" (because I am fat Pepe) Then it's, "Paulina, you not fat. You too skinny. Why you so skinny?" He calls it like it is. Maybe after you've known someone for so long, and you call them your brother, they feel like they can be honest. I hope you told Pepe that he was lookin kinda old too!

Now when they tell me that my back side resembles "Petetio", there's nothing I can do about that. It is what it is. At least that sounds better than "plywood butt".

Love those guys.

P>*)))>{


Actually there is. But it's not worth the trouble.

I read somewhere that Penelope Cruz had some 'beefin up' to do for a film.

Alm - 4-16-2013 at 10:40 PM

Artsy sails at the turnaround and the paved road is the (only) legacy of the "escalera nautica" project. The project was subsequently cancelled. Last time I've been there, it was still a town with no running water, no cell phones, and mainstream electricity in some homes only. Scenery is nice, yes.

motoged - 4-17-2013 at 12:40 PM

Alm,
So maybe you need an update:?:

When was the last time you were there?

Those pics have encouraged me to spend more time searching out what the town has to offer beyond Victoria's margs :biggrin:

Alm - 4-17-2013 at 09:34 PM

There is a running water now and cell phone tower?

Don't know,

neilm81301 - 4-18-2013 at 09:25 AM

Don't really need either.

You're right about the 'new' road - gracias, escalera.

Neil
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Originally posted by Alm
There is a running water now and cell phone tower?

24baja - 4-18-2013 at 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by Alm
There is a running water now and cell phone tower?


No cell tower yet, not sure about running water in most homes, but we love it just as it is...

Alm - 4-18-2013 at 12:04 PM

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Originally posted by 24bajaNo cell tower yet, not sure about running water in most homes, but we love it just as it is...

Ditto. Sluggish and costly satellite internet (where it is installed), I might add. The best thing about this town is that it is small and remote.

desertcpl - 4-18-2013 at 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by Alm
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Originally posted by 24bajaNo cell tower yet, not sure about running water in most homes, but we love it just as it is...

Ditto. Sluggish and costly satellite internet (where it is installed), I might add. The best thing about this town is that it is small and remote.



its a Jewel

neilm81301 - 4-18-2013 at 02:36 PM

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Originally posted by Alm
The best thing about this town is that it is small and remote.


Yeah, you're right. Maybe they should have left the road alone.

Neil

Alm - 4-19-2013 at 02:20 PM

They wouldn't have bothered with a paved road for a town of 500 (back then), if it wasn't for Escalera project. Luckily, the project never happened.

David K - 5-3-2013 at 10:09 AM

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Originally posted by Alm
They wouldn't have bothered with a paved road for a town of 500 (back then), if it wasn't for Escalera project. Luckily, the project never happened.

The paved road into town was planned with the completion of Hwy. 1 in 1973. Construction of the graded road into town from the parador of Punta Prieta was completed in 1974 (I drove on it) and paving was underway on my next trip in 1976... although only a few miles were paved that summer. In 1985, the road had been all paved, but so thin it was already full of chuck holes. It was repaved with turnouts for the Escalera Nautica around 2005.

EDIT: I got inspired to scan my old AAA maps (1965-1996) on the L.A. Bay area... see them here (in the Historic Interests forum): http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=67039

[Edited on 5-3-2013 by David K]

bacquito - 5-3-2013 at 01:10 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Thanks Wiley........great shots.


Ya, great photos and comments.

Bob H - 5-4-2013 at 01:41 PM

Outstanding photos... love that area of Baja! And, the margaritas at Guillermo's !!!

[Edited on 5-4-2013 by Bob H]

David K - 5-4-2013 at 02:54 PM

Let's face it Bob, you like margaritas EVERYWHERE! LOL

Bob H - 5-4-2013 at 04:13 PM

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Originally posted by David K
Let's face it Bob, you like margaritas EVERYWHERE! LOL


Yes... like the margarita party we had in Ensenada a few years ago... LOL
:lol:

David K - 5-4-2013 at 07:07 PM

Good times! I wish there were more Nomad gatherings like that one in 2005.

wessongroup - 5-4-2013 at 07:54 PM

Thanks for the "ride" ..... much appreciated :):)

Bob H - 5-5-2013 at 10:05 AM

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Originally posted by David K
Good times! I wish there were more Nomad gatherings like that one in 2005.


Was it THAT long ago?

David K - 5-5-2013 at 10:19 AM

Yah, BGH (before gray hair)!