We headed South for fun and games and even some surf. We made a couple new friends, camped alone for 5 days, ate fresh seafood, and did a few hikes.
On the way down after filling up at Baja Cactus in El R, we discovered my 5 gallon gas can had a hole in the top. No way was I gonna drive down a
bumpy road spilling gas everywhere (see my Abreojos report last year). I thought about leaving the can for someone to use the 5 gallons inside, but
headed to the mercado at the Left Turn and found another can that we used as a gas can.
We were off.
Cracked a Tecate and blasted some music:
Hike:
We hired a Panga. Freddy and Omar were awesome.
They gave us a lobster after we tipped them a 12 pack of Coca Cola.
BLT
On the way in we stopped and got talking to a great woman who makes Escabeche. We ordered 3 jars, 2 for a fellow Nomad, and 1 for us. This stuff is
insane. On the way out, we picked it up and was asked to come in for breakfast.
We headed out, always with the goal of making it to Highway 1 safely and without a breakdown. Once there, the next goal is the border. We stopped
for a night at the Garden in San Q.
the next morning an object came flying off of a passing 18 wheel and did this to my windshield. Scared the crap outta me when it happened cuz it
sounded like a gun shot. Maybe it was a meteorite?
And on the way home I always wonder what we missed going on in the "real world". Robin Williams RIP, you made us laugh.
And I leave you with a beautiful view:
Thanks Woody.
[Edited on 8-17-2014 by Ateo]bajalearner - 8-16-2014 at 05:17 PM
Very nice. Thanks for sharing the picswoody with a view - 8-16-2014 at 05:39 PM
good times with the family are not easily duplicated! glad you met some of the soul of the central coast. now you just gotta put in the days......
we launch Friday.
P.S. your kids eyes tell me they have old souls! when the torch passes to them we'll be in good hands for sure!
[Edited on 8-17-2014 by woody with a view]Mexitron - 8-16-2014 at 05:52 PM
Awesome trip and nice pics! Gearing up for possible October launch...
We're on the road to nowhere!
woody with a view - 8-16-2014 at 06:41 PM
....and a GOOD TIME was had by all!!!!
Whale-ista - 8-16-2014 at 06:43 PM
Wonderful adventure! Those memories will last a lifetime.Pacifico - 8-16-2014 at 06:45 PM
Great pics! Thanks for taking us along.... That looks like an XL sized scorpion!Ateo - 8-16-2014 at 07:12 PM
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Originally posted by Pacifico
Great pics! Thanks for taking us along.... That looks like an XL sized scorpion!
Yeah, it was one of the biggest I've seen. Meaty too. I tossed him into the bushes.Ateo - 8-16-2014 at 07:14 PM
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Originally posted by woody with a view
....and a GOOD TIME was had by all!!!!
I had that same tent dude. Thanks for the fotos.
BooJumMan - 8-16-2014 at 08:11 PM
Wowzers. Stomach dropped a little seeing this but stoked. It's no secret obviously. Grew up going there with my dad since I was very young! Its very
special.
There is a shrine we built for a friend who took his life up on the hill behind the point about 15 years ago. Its a good 30 min hike but shows all the
beauty of the point.
This winter I was there and all the low areas were full of water. Apparently its dried up?
Also that is a giant desert hairy scorpion! I have one in a terrarium sitting right next to me. They are very cool! Sting is like a bee.elgatoloco - 8-16-2014 at 08:24 PM
bajaandy - 8-17-2014 at 06:46 AM
Ateo,
PERFECTO! Excellent photo essay, esse.
Pic 1 looked familiar.
Pic 3 I was thinking, "I think I know that place"
Pic 5 looked familiar too
Pic 9 cinched it. There is no mistaking that old wreck and the coastline behind it.
Oh, and that last pic, no mistaking that view. That one is etched in the permanent memory banks also.
Truly a magical place.
Nicely done.
[Edited on 8-17-2014 by bajaandy]Marc - 8-17-2014 at 07:05 AM
Great post. I am on my way down next month.Bob H - 8-17-2014 at 07:30 AM
Fantastic photos! Looks like everyone was having a great time, indeed. Loved the rock sun dial !David K - 8-17-2014 at 08:32 AM
Nice times, and thank you for sharing!TMW - 8-17-2014 at 11:50 AM
Excellent, thanks. Your pictures are always very interesting.BajaBlanca - 8-17-2014 at 01:33 PM
verrrrrrry nice!
anyone coming all the way past san Ignacio, got some donations for my "kids" that need to come down from san diego! a backpack with notebooks, pens
and pencils as well as 2 crutches for the local health clinic.Taco de Baja - 8-29-2014 at 04:37 PM
Nice report. Mine to follow soon. I know I should have stopped to say "Hi" as we passed your camp, but we were on a mission to get to "our" spot and
set up before sundown, and I was not sure if it really was you, or not. David K - 8-29-2014 at 04:44 PM
If you see a Toyota truck in Baja, off road, good chance it's a Nomad! Ateo - 8-30-2014 at 09:00 AM
No worries Taco de Baja! I had forgotten the make of your vehicle, but did see the kayak on top. We waved as you drove by! Next time!wessongroup - 8-30-2014 at 12:26 PM
Thanks much ... great to get out Cypress - 8-31-2014 at 12:12 PM
