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[*] posted on 7-18-2012 at 09:44 PM
David K and Baja Angel on the road: from La Paz & Asuncion. NOW HOME!


Hola Amigos,

We are on Day 5 of our 2 week Baja adventure vacation.

Having the best time... and the peninsula is wonderful. Where is evrybody, no tourists from north of the border anywhere we go?

Saturday was Tecate to Mexicali to Shell Island, fantastic!

Sunday to Gonzaga, Coco's, Calamajue Canyon then to El Crucero and HWY.1 to Bahia Concepcion (long drive, but worth it).

Spent 3 nights at La Perla on the bay, then today headed for La Paz. Had an awesome fruit plate in Loreto (thanks to Phil C for letting us know the fruteria's location since the one by the mission closed).

Arrived La Paz about 4 pm. Staying at Bajatripper's near downtown. We walked the malecon at sundown and had a great meal watching all the people out for the evening... Today is Baja Angel's and my 4th wedding anniversary, and she has wanted to visit La Paz since we have been traveling Baja.
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A brief road report:

Lot's of Hwy. 5 being repaved and widened from the Sand Dunes to Hwy. 3 jcn.

Pavement south of Puertecitos still ends just north of Los Delfines (about 10 miles from Papa's driveway) with road construction to just short of Papa's.

Coco looks great... we spent almost an hour with him. He needs a m/c battery for his quad (a Suzuki, I think)... I took photos of it and the battery.

After all the time to get our tourist cards, the inspector at the state border near Guerrero Negro just smiled from his doorway and waved us on without a look, or even a bug spray there.

Hwy. 1 is in excellent shape with just the Cuesta del Infierno being re-paved, out of Santa Rosalia.
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The plan is to do some day trips out from here, including a Cabo loop, just so she can say she's been there... then back north away from that place! LOL

We hope to get out to visit with Juan y Shari on our trip north and keep having a great time!

Gas is only $2.95/ gallon and the roads are vacant of any norteamericanos! Lot's of Mexican families on vacation, which is great to see... but it is just so beautiful down here, and the weather is great... warm, but great!

Well, a big thank to Bajatripper and Zully for their hospitality and with that, I will say good night until next time...

David K, on the road in Baja!:cool:









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[*] posted on 7-18-2012 at 09:50 PM


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Arrived La Paz about 4 pm. Staying at Bajatripper's near downtown. We walked the malecon at sundown and had a great meal watching all the people out for the evening... Today is Baja Angel's and my 4th wedding anniversary, and she has wanted to visit La Paz since we have been traveling Baja.


I'm glad you were able to make this dream happen. La Paz is a beautiful city. Have a great time, and enjoy yourselves!




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[*] posted on 7-18-2012 at 10:16 PM


Congrats you too..David go to Balandra beach in La Paz,,on the malecon they have this Vasos Locos made with Indio beer, it's almost like a Michelada..but better near Los arcos Hotel..I like to go to Cabo via Los Barriles and exit via Todos Los Santos..have fun..
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[*] posted on 7-18-2012 at 10:23 PM


congrats and enjoy your trip...if you get out to Elias Calles look up Cielomar and Cabobaja....tell them to buy you some drinks and put it on my tab. Again, enjoy!

Zac

Also, if you head up to BA and need a place to stay, let me know.

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[*] posted on 7-18-2012 at 10:29 PM


Awesome David!! I am so envious. Have a great time!!



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[*] posted on 7-18-2012 at 10:31 PM


Good to hear your on the road in the best place on earth! Happy anniversary!
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[*] posted on 7-18-2012 at 10:38 PM
DAVID K & ANGEL


HOLA, AND CONGRATS !!!! K & T :cool:
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[*] posted on 7-18-2012 at 11:16 PM


Sounds fun! Happy Anniversary:biggrin:
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[*] posted on 7-19-2012 at 02:17 AM


Great to hear you guys are having a good time. You both deserve it. Keep the reports coming, David........:yes:...;)



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[*] posted on 7-19-2012 at 05:28 AM


IF you take a side trip to Chivato I have a truck camper you're welcome to stay in and I'll give ya a tour in the Ranger. Thanks for taking the time to report.



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[*] posted on 7-19-2012 at 05:56 AM


Happy Anniversary! Sounds like an awesome roadtrip.
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[*] posted on 7-19-2012 at 06:07 AM


David & Baja Angel, It is great to read that you are in So. Baja, bummer I can't be in Los Barriles to greet you when you do the Loop.
If You do stop in Los Barriles on Tues. thru Sat., I highly recommend that you pass by Caleb's Cafe, as they have a great breakfast/lunch menu, open 7am until 3pm. The Cafe is in the La Casa de Vos with great views for eating on the upstairs deck. They have wireless Internet service.
Also, you can access my gallery thru the bakery. The gallery is informally open even though I am not there. I would still Love to be able to share my art with you after all these years!
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[*] posted on 7-19-2012 at 06:14 AM


Happy anniversary DK and Angel, hope you have a great trip. We would love to meet up with you guys for a beverage when you come through Los Barriles......dt, jt, cacahuate....



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[*] posted on 7-19-2012 at 06:29 AM


I hope you had a wonderful anniversary...how could it not be in beautiful La Paz! See you soon...viva Baja!



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[*] posted on 7-19-2012 at 06:34 AM


Looks like a great trip. Drive safe and have fun!!



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[*] posted on 7-19-2012 at 06:58 AM


Happy anniversary, DK & Lizabeth!

Hope you have time to take the panga tour to Isla Espiritu Santo, and to snorkel with the sea lions. Starts at Tecolote beach.




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[*] posted on 7-19-2012 at 07:38 AM


congratulations on your anniversary ! How cool is it that you are celebrating it in Baja !

Please get to shari's place via LA BOCANA. it is only an hour and 20 min from our house to hers !! I offer you lunch if you can give me a heads up before you arrive !! And you can see our new awesome house while you are here .... and share a beer with Les right on the porch watching the waves. If you have a day to spare, I offer you a FREEBEE room, on the house, in honor of your anniversary.

and do take Russ up on his offer too - Chivato is absolutely gorgeous.

Congrats again !





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[*] posted on 7-19-2012 at 08:46 AM


Feliciadades.



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[*] posted on 7-19-2012 at 08:53 AM


Happy Happy 4th anniversary you two! We love La Paz. What a great city. Make sure you spend some time at Tecalote for some beer and seafood!!

The La Paz area has soooo much to offer.

Looking forward to your photos later on!!




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[*] posted on 7-19-2012 at 09:32 AM


Travel safe, my friends.

I know you already are ahead of me on this,
but if you go see Shari then first go out to Abreojos,
The beach road up to Asuncion is really a fun, flat out hauling butt track!!
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