Bajagypsy
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Christmas Trip Report!
Todd and I had a wonderful trip down to Asuncion this Christmas! We flew into San Diego on December 26, 2013 at about 11:30 am and rented a car from
California Baja, Rent-A-Car. They were great! They also allow you to take your car all the way down to Cabo if you desire. The taxi ride from the
airport to their office was around $40-$45. If you want details on them just let me know.
We got our car, jumped in and off to the border we went. (another plug for California Baja, they are minutes away from the border). We spent the
night in Colonia Vicente Guerrero at La Mision. Great price, clean rooms, and a restaurant next door.
The next morning we continued on our way, made a side stop in Catavina. If you have never done the cave paintings there, they are a must do. Very
easy to find, and worth the climb to see them. I now am on a quest to see all the cave paintings in Baja.
Most of our time was spent on the beach, relaxing!
Todd did go snorkeling with the sea lions. It is something we do every trip and it never ever gets old.
There was of course diving done!
Todd also did a discover scuba dive with Sirena, she did great, and Todd hopes to certify her next time we are down.
Todd did find his go-pro that he lost in October, once he gets his video off of from the first re-breather dive done in Asuncion, I will post those
pictures as well.
We sadly already miss our home, and are counting the days down till we are back once again.
[Edited on 1-7-2014 by Bajagypsy]
[Edited on 1-8-2014 by Bajagypsy]
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David K
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Sweet!
Many of the cave paintings are easy to get to... there are posts here on Nomad about the ones you can drive to or near to. Most of the giant art sites
require a guide and mule ride. There is one that doesn't. u2u for details.
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Bajagypsy
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Thanx David, I totally will. I'm addicted now! I do want to do a mule ride one, think that would be awesome!
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Skipjack Joe
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It's nice to see these pictures. We enjoyed sitting by the fire next to you at New Years. Remember how nice and warm it was down there just a week
ago?
Alex and I found those paintings quite by accident about 12 years ago. There was no guide or tour back then. We just climbed up that bluff thinking it
would be a nice place to rest. Then we leaned back and there they were, right behind us. Two years later we drove down and the signs were up
encouraging visitors. I'm not sure what they're charging.
The seal dive looks like fun. Alex would have liked that.
Remember when I told you guys that I thought bajagypsy and bajaboy were married? Put foot into my mouth with that one, didn't I?
[Edited on 1-7-2014 by Skipjack Joe]
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Udo
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It was a real pleasure to meet both of you. here in BA last week!
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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Pacifico
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Very cool that Todd found his Go Pro! Where did he find it?
"Plan your life as if you are going to live forever. Live your life as if you are going to die tomorrow." - Carlos Fiesta
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Bajagypsy
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Skipjack, it was good to sit around the fire with you, and bring in the new year!
Udo it was great to meet you as well!
Pacifico, he found it under a rock, by where he thought he lost it! Can't wait to see the pictures from it!
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Kgryfon
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Great photos, and it looks like you had a great trip!
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Bajagypsy
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We had a wonderful trip! It is so cold here (-45 with the wind) that I'm wishing I was back there now!
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BajaBlanca
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Sounds like you gad a wonderful trip! Good tips on the car rental.
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Bajagypsy
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BajaBlanca, I was so impressed with the rental company. They are very well informed, and you can also rent things like coolers, car seats, gps's from
them as well.
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Pompano
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Thank you so much for the great underwater photos! Had a great time admiring them...and also showing to some youngsters here.
Makes me anxious to get back to snorkeling/diving and take some photos myself after a too-long sojourn. Looking forward to your other pics from that
found Go Pro.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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