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rogerj1
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I'm so glad I posted this question! Thanks everyone for the great ideas. I'm touched and inspired. Of course part of the education will be seeing Baja
Nomads in their natural setting.
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Debra
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OH YEAH! Bring him, I too loved everything said here.
I've been bringing my son since he was 4 (he's 11 now) usually it's just he and I (last summer we brought along my 5yrs. old g-daughter the "foo-foo
girl" ("miss-priss", you know the type) well, we "Bajaed" the foo-foo right out of that girl! The girl that cried getting her face wet while
washing her hair was snorkeling the first day! We spent 5wks. on our trip and her mother didn't know her when she came home.
We drive all the way from Seattle and do it ALOT! so you can imagine just how boring that gets. I do bring the car toys, but once in Baja my son
rarely thinks of them (too much "cool" stuff to do) last summer the game boy did come out in the eveing a few times (which surprized me) Then I
thought about it, and figured that it must be like that cervesa or vino after a "hard" days fishing, snorkeling, running, digging, collecting "stuff",
hauling wood, washing dishes, hauling garbage, chasing lizards, then of course he has to find things to feed them (we put them back after one days
"catch") , diving for dinner (he's the diver in the family, we have to eat somehow, Mom's too old  )
Good advice on the books, the reptile book is especially a favorite. One thing I would add to the others advice, get him some good snorkel gear (not
the baby stuff that will leak on him) and of course a life vest (even if you don't have a boat, it never fails that someone invites your kid along on
a fishing trip or just sight seeing outing (Brendan caught 2 20# yellowtail on a trip with Mike Humfreville 2 summers ago BOY WAS HE PROUD! and
tired) (both Mike and boy)
The best thing in the world is making the top of the hill and getting the first glimpse of Bahia de Los Angeles and Brendan screams from the back seat
"MOM! WE'RE HOME!
The hardest part of your trip is going to be listening to the nagging and groans when it's time to go home and he doesn't want to leave.
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rogerj1
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I printed out all the responses to show to me wife. You've all made an impact. Thanks again.
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Debra
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Roger.....check you U2
Drat! I deleted and I still can't send any U2's.....URRRRRGGG!
I can read them, so Roger please U2 me your phone number, or email (I just realized, again who you are...we're neighbors) maybe we can get together
with your wife and son. Brendan would I'm sure love to share his Baja adventures with your son and I'm sure I can put your wife at ease.
[Edited on 4-22-2005 by Debra]
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Skipjack Joe
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Holy rocks, batman!
These rocks are adjacent to Rancho Santa Ynez, right off the highway. Spend a morning at the campground and see what mischief he can get into. Just
cross the dry riverbed after your morning breakfast.
[Edited on 4-23-2005 by Skipjack Joe]
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eetdrt88
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making new friends...
in baja is pretty easy,even for the kids....heres a pic of my daughter at punta chivato with one of the neighbors kids...right away they were baja
buddies
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eetdrt88
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whoops,here it is
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Sharksbaja
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wish we were goin' too
Debra knows, it is true that our children change after visiting Baja. The benefits many and the value from experience is great. Our son constantly
makes references and /or comparisons you can't get at home. We feel fortunate to live in the NW but it is also a tradew off. Long dreary winters and
routines. Our children fell in love immediately in Baja and led to us buying a home. Since that first visit for them 2 yrs ago we have made the trip
many times since. I do go alone sometimes as school prohibits that too much. Sometimes I bring one or both or all of us. I/we always have a wonderful
time. Just follow the advice above but don't stress it. You have options, even small things like a Mexican soda at a super mercado will open his eyes.
Watch for rattlesnakes when exploring and most importantly.... bring lots of sunblock and USE IT! I am sick of seeing these pale NW people and their
kids getting burned and getting sick from it. Stay well hydrated and have the time of your life.
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
Nomads\' Sunsets
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rogerj1
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Debra: U2U has been sent. Plans are in the making!
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