Edder
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Registered: 12-29-2008
Location: London, Ontario CANADA
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You can take the girl out of the city but.....
....you can't take the city out of the girl.
I was born and raised in the city. Good ol' London Ontario in the ever lovely Canada. It may not be the most exciting city but it did the job. In the
21 years I've been living, I have always been out of my element when visiting farms, ranches and this time; Baja Asunción.
I have been to Mexico several times and know how cultures work. Coming here was so different for me. I always go to all inclusive resorts and have my
vacations that way. Now, don't get me wrong; I am no newbie to culture and how to interact with those different from me. I am always interested in
learning about culture and from being here, I've achieved that. I have learned the ways of living in a fishing village and the motivations that can
make or break this town. It is amazing how different the settings of where we live are but how similar the families can be and the dynamic that we all
live with.
As much fun as I'm having here and all the new experiences that I wouldn't be as open to doing at home, I will always want to be in the city with all
the "gringo" types of things.. cable, water from the tap, juicy steaks and most of all; the greasy disgustingly yummy taste of McDonald's hahah 
I'm having one hell of a time in Baja but I will always miss home.
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Gaucho
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Registered: 11-7-2008
Location: Laguna Beach/East Cape
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Mood: Bohemia por favor...
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Well, now ya know...
I've traveled extensively and worked/lived abroad. The most important take away from all my travel experiences whether in Baja or elseware is that
it's important to have your "own" experiences and not listen to what everybody else says about a particular country or culture. Develop your own
opinion by actually being there. Good for you Edder! 
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Iflyfish
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There are so many ways to live and so many Mexico's. You are experiencing one and there are many, many more. Life is short and I for one will NEVER
regret the time I have spent traveling. Travel helps us develop a clearer sense of self and provides us with a mirror to examine our basic assumptions
and conclusions that we have drawn about ourselves and how we want to live. Avia Bien!
Iflyfish
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Barry A.
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Fish----------you are so right. But the biggest thing that World travel has provided me is a true appreciation of "home", and what wonderful
circumstances we live within in the USA.
I am now spending more time discovering the amazing places right here in North America, all of it-----------and it is very rewarding, for sure.
I like Edder's attitude-------nice observations. Thanks for your contribution.
Barry
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Pompano
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Registered: 11-14-2004
Location: Bay of Conception and Up North
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Hola Edder. We're neighbors...kinda.
But Ontario city life must be a little different than our country area. We know the feelings you have for Baja..touched with a
passionate and nostalgic homesickness for your origins. That's as it should be.
We adore your province and travel it's cities and wilderness areas often.
Photo: that land across the Rainy River from our summer place is Ontario. We live on a completely open border, but naturally never have any illegal
crossings...except those dang yard-pooping Canadian Geese, on whom I have sworn revenge! I imagine London, Ontario has them in abundance, too. I
can lend you shotguns and decoys. 
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WELCOME TO THE FORUM AND DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Cypress
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Location: on the bayou
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Pompano! Happy New Year! Shoot 'em up!!
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Edder
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Registered: 12-29-2008
Location: London, Ontario CANADA
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Pompano,
The damn Canadian Geese! haha They are a hassle sometimes and can hurt you if you get too close but you have to admit they're pretty cool to look at
and observe.
I enjoy being here but I love being home as well.
Thanks for reading 
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comitan
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Registered: 3-27-2004
Location: La Paz
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Marina Palmira in La Paz has its own resident goose, very healthy and friendly.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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