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flyfishinPam
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I didn't take a photo of the main road looking towards the Mission but I will this Wednesday when I go back as things have changed a bit. Its more
cleaned up now they moved some light posts and electric wires so they don't block the view of the mission. Also there are more buildings now than in
Paulinas photo and there are nice planters with pretty flowers.
Thank you for the geology information David that helps! and I'm seeing normal looking posts from you not double posts.
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David K
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July, 1973 SAN JAVIER
I dug out my old photos of our first time up to the mission...
I also have a photo of the alter inside with the four oil paintings... but it isn't very clear... and too dark.
Here is the road log from my first guidebook of the road to San Javier... (what I did at 15, while dad was driving, record mileages and draw maps!)
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Cardon
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Another view from the top
I took these photos in 1979/80. As we parked in front of the mission a lady came out of a nearby house and gave us a tour and let us go up to the
top- Very serene and peaceful.
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David K
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Great Cardon! Thanks... it is great up there, huh?!
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castaway$
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Beautiful shots Pam.
Live Indubiously!
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Leo
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Nice info on geology and the mission. I was there, drove up with my Volvo 4X . Actually spend the night in one of those awfully bare accomodations
there are around.
The grass is always greener....
and so, there is always a better spot in Baja
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fixtrauma
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The last time we visited San Javier was about 10 years ago in a Dodge mini-van! Certainly not an off road vehicle or a pickup but we were very
intrigued and wanted to see it. Our nephew has flown over it many times and has visited it as well and highly recommended we see it. Although he did
not recommend the mini-van. With constant road observation and willingness to turn back if necessary, we plodded along. To say the least, it was
very rewarding. All these pictures posted causes me to re-think our travel plans for next month as we drive to La Paz. I think a turn towards San
Javier is a must again! 
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msawin
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We went up a couple of years back to show it to some friends of ours. To the right of the misson we had lunch and a cold beer for just a few dollars.
I think I had goat meat for the first time in my taco.
marty
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shari
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When we were there last year, we saw this wonderful little B&B type place that looked fairly newly renovated and opened....appeared very upscale
and most likely pretty pricey...anybody know how to contact this place for reservations and prices? It would be a terrific place to spend the night
and hang with the locals.
I spent a couple hours chatting with an ancient couple there who lived in their hacienda a few huts down from the mission. They were lamenting the
fact that none of the kids want to stay there anymore and they were alone now. I thought it would be a good idea for them to open their home to people
wanting to stay the night...rent out all those kids rooms for cheap...they are rustic but simple and charming and I would stay there in a heartbeat
instead of a yuppie B&B. They got that dreamy look in their eyes as I was leaving them...I sure hope they decide to do it. Sometimes I wish I were
free to just stay a month and help these old timers get something going...hmmm.
[Edited on 3-7-2009 by shari]
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Don Alley
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the old olive tree
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Paula
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
When we were there last year, we saw this wonderful little B&B type place that looked fairly newly renovated and opened....appeared very upscale
and most likely pretty pricey...anybody know how to contact this place for reservations and prices? It would be a terrific place to spend the night
and hang with the locals.
I spent a couple hours chatting with an ancient couple there who lived in their hacienda a few huts down from the mission. They were lamenting the
fact that none of the kids want to stay there anymore and they were alone now. I thought it would be a good idea for them to open their home to people
wanting to stay the night...rent out all those kids rooms for cheap...they are rustic but simple and charming and I would stay there in a heartbeat
instead of a yuppie B&B. They got that dreamy look in their eyes as I was leaving them...I sure hope they decide to do it. Sometimes I wish I were
free to just stay a month and help these old timers get something going...hmmm.
[Edited on 3-7-2009 by shari] |
http://www.casadeanaloreto.com/accomodations.htm
This is a link to the not-pricy not-yuppie hotel in San Javier.
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shari
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Casa Ana is beautiful and reasonably priced...who operated this? Very professional website...but personally I usually support the underdog...ma and pa
who probably dont have a website...if they had a room to rent.
But I look forward to staying at Casa Ana at the first opportunity...good for them for doing such a nice job.
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Paula
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Shari, Casa de Ana is locally owned and operated, by a San Javier family. Because it is tiny and phone connections are touch and go up there and the
owners speak only Spanish they have the Oasis hotel in Loreto helping them with reservations, some people don't want to drive up and then find the 2
or 3 rooms are already taken.
It's a nice little website, isn't it? So is yours I've heard that they aren't
open right now, don't know why, and I could be wrong. If you are looking for lodging up there you may be able to get something through Trudi at
tourloreto.com. It will be very local and rustic, and with wonderful people.
Don and I have been wanting to visit Asuncion for a long time now. He'd love to fish with Juan. I hope we get there soon-- it's a long drive, but
we're guessing it's well worth the trouble!
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shari
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thanks for that Paula...we usually prefer to stay in mexican owned place if possible to help the local economies...so this information is valuable and
we WILL stay there someday...I look forward to it and am glad it is a local family who owns it...it just looked so "uptown" and gorgeous...I
mistakenly thought it was a gringo type place...it is so rare to see places so well restored...somebody has their head on straight! thanks again for
the good info.
We look forward to meeting you and shwing off our lovely village to you.
[Edited on 3-8-2009 by shari]
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Leo
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I am gladto see they have added some furniture. Casa de Ana is where we stayed a few years ago but I gues they just opened up. There was just a bed.
no side-table or chairs. 25 $ then. 35 now is worth it if the shower works.
You are back in time there. very quiet and relaxing.
The grass is always greener....
and so, there is always a better spot in Baja
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Iflyfish
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What a wonderful thread and discussion, viva Nomads!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful place.
Iflyfish
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