bajacalifornian
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A Slice Of A Mountain, de la Giganta . . .
Reference note - ¨Juan¨ is Juan Cunningham. The family Cunningham were early settlers in the region of Loreto. Juan is just plain respected
throughout the territory.
Leaving Juan´s ranch, we will cross the mountain ahead, East to West and beyond for the rancho Las Encinas, half the distance to San Miguel de
Commondu. We will camp at the ranch with riders leaving Commondu, traveling by horseback our way, for the remote ranch.
Closest waypoint from Juans´s ranch is the first military checkpoint, 14 miles to the north of Loreto. We are east, and abeam that waypoint.
Following are views of the mountain and journey.
Indio is liking the place . . .
Lunch at the summit. Summer, but with a light rain and pleasant temperature..
These mountains are home to borrego. From this mountain side came the most recent, for a Texan working on his bucket list.
We will see both borrego and deer.
Ahead is direction to the ranch . . . now the other side of the mountain, toward the West.
Arrival at Rancho Encinas.
On special this trip is pattaya fruit . . . only image I have
Dug by hand 27 meters into the wall, this water, if locals are to be believed, could be marketed by the Canadian drug companies.
Conversation begins with the animals, food, water, politics, drug lords and etc., but accompanied always by abundant laughter.
Back at the ranch . . .
My favorite seat . . .
Arms are common to ranches in the outback. Unusual for the territory is this Model 94, post 64 with engraving.
Hang with vaqueros and sooner or later, they´ll take out their riata.
In this instance, one of Juan´s cattle has wandered to this side of the mountain. She´ll make the trip home with us tomorrow.
Food prepared for the animals. Mezquite.
At dusk this guy strode by, another of Juan´s from the other side. Juan will mount this one home, tomorrow.
To get a cow down the mountain, let a mule lead it. Better is a donkey.
Today with bright sun and warmer temperatures, we reapproach the summit.
Views wow all the wow cells in your body.
The mule and his charge.
Back toward the ranch.
Back to Loreto. Where the mountain dips her feet into the sea. Common Loreto expression.
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
Signature addendum: Danish physicist — Niels Bohr — who said, “The opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.
Jeff Petersen
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Barry A.
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OUTSTANDING photo log.
Many thanks for the vicarious adventure of a lifetime. I am sooo very envious!!!
Barry
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Curt63
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Great pics. Thanks for sharing
No worries
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Paulina
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
OUTSTANDING photo log.
Many thanks for the vicarious adventure of a lifetime. I am sooo very envious!!!
Barry |
Ditto! I always look forward to opening your posts. You take me away for the moment and leave me wanting more. I so wish I could tag along.
P>*)))>{
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goldhuntress
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It's always so great to see your photos and read about your adventures. Is your mule the pinto? He is really good looking, whats his name? No pics of
the Borrego and Deer? Thanks for taking the time to post all this, it's appreciated.
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Eli
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Proof positive that the "Old Baja" is still out there.
Your pictures make my heart sing, and I thank you for the song.
You are most fortunate to have taken the path you have, and what a wonderful gift you have given in the sharing of it with the rest of us.
Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!
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vgabndo
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Mil Gracias, mi dia esta mucho mas rico. El cuero bonito!
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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Mula
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His macho mule's name is Indio.
He is too cool!
And Yes, he is a pinto.
[Edited on 7-18-2012 by Mula]
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jbcoug
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Amazing adventure and pictures! How long a trip was this? I am totally filled with envy. Is this trip something a visitor could experience?
Loved the report!
John
\"The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.\" Andy Rooney
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Phil C
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Jeff, you have the coolest adventures! I too am envious.
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Mula
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You can with Trudi Angel and her mule pack trips:
www.tourbaja.com/saddling/saddling_general_information.html
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