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Mike Humfreville
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[*] posted on 7-19-2004 at 10:18 PM
Tripui


What's the latest after the fire?
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[*] posted on 7-20-2004 at 10:27 PM
Who knows...


I am afraid no one is replying because it is still up in the air. No true direction of the future. Money.. Insurance..Jumping in to quick, before doing what is needed...Can replace tomorrow what was there but why..Easy to recreate the bomb shell tomorrow...Why? easy money for some one..
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[*] posted on 7-20-2004 at 11:41 PM
An Outsiders Recollection


We don't get that far south every year and I had not visited Tripui since two years ago and that was the first time we'd taken the time to drop off Hwy 1 since before it existed. But it doesn't take a genius to see the order of the place. They obviously had construction guidelines that were very orderly and had a unique look that carried across the entire settlement. It was clear that the folks who chose Tripui had a focused desire, an image to build to with all the bamboo and palm fronds and the commonality of structure. It was an attractive place. It gave me a feeling or organization and common agreement and standards that are unusual.

My thinking leads me to feel that many folks lost not only their homes there but more. A lifestyle, perhaps, that not all of us would want, but they did and it was defined and desired strongly by those that chose that place.

It seems to me that the building structure that went into that community reflects the personal structure of the individuals that live there. As my family has lost a home to fire I can identify with these folks. But an entire community? I can't imagine.

I have never seen such a unique and quaint community anywhere else in Baja. Nothing is more devastating than to watch your entire set of worldly possessions destroyed. But nothing overcomes the negative memories like rebuilding from the ground up.

I hope we on these Baja Boards hear of their problems and progresses from time to time and watch as they rebuild their homes and lives.

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[*] posted on 7-21-2004 at 09:15 AM
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I read what you wrote above and I think you are a very kind and observent person. Yes, they will rebuild and yes, they will overcome, but many lost memories that cannot be replaced. As to the construction, Tripui is in a Federal Zone, as is Juncalito, so no permanent structures are allowed---thus building with palms and patate (pa-ta-te). Unfortunately, while this material makes for a beautiful setting, it becomes a fire hazard over time. Loreto Shores once had a roof to the south catch on fire and they lost all the roofs in the front row of houses. The Mexican Gov't does not consider this type of construction as permanent. Unfortunately, there is no way that I know of to make it fireproof. I feel very sad for those that lost their memories and homes in Tripui and for Alma, the owner of the park. The Mexicans of Baja have learned to live with adversity and they will overcome this loss---as they seem to do with all other losses. They are a hardy people and seem to bounce back every time. The Americans that live in Tripui will also rebuild. I only hope the insurance companies that are involved live up to their contracts and act quickly and in good faith.



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