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Author: Subject: Safe travels in Loreto & Mulege
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[*] posted on 11-15-2009 at 10:47 AM
Just DO IT!


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Originally posted by shell
You are spot on... I wouldn't want my uncertainty to get in the way of anyone's much awaited vacation that they've been looking forward to. I'm certainly waffling and it's something I don't do very often. I also tend not to whine... but I do wine on a regular basis ;-) Thanks all for your input, perspective and humor. Much appreciated!!


Welcome Shell to the one place where you will get real answers from people who live and love Baja Sur. Your hesitation to visit such a scarey place reminds me of our own experience this past spring when we invited a very good friend to join us on a trip to Loreto. For my husband and I Loreto is our second home and we are in the process of builidng a house there. We've made over 10 trips in the last three years and I can say without a doubt that, as Pam pointed out, I feel much safer in Loreto than in downtown Seattle.

Our friend has shared all our stories and love of Loreto over the past three years, but with a sister who lives in San Diego, she was warned not to travel to Baja with all the crime. Our friend ignored her sisters warnings and came with us. Our biggest laugh during the whole trip was what a "scarey place" Loreto was. Here are some of the best "scarey moments":

Sitting in front of Cafe Ole while a parade of preschoolers came by all dressed up in costumes. We weren't sure at the time what they were celebrating, but it turned out to be to promote the joy of reading!

Walking down the Malecon where the locals would stop by and say "Hola" to a stranger.

Sitting in restaurants and starting conversations with locals and visitors.....something you normally don't do back home.

Arriving at the airport where even the immigration people recognizied my husband and I and welcomed us.

As Pam mentioned Loreto is a very small town and once you have visited, it is hard not to walk down the street and run into someone you know.

Loreto and Mulege are not northern Baja. That place is worlds away, thank God. If you listen to the media you will miss an opportunity of a lifetime to visit one of the most beautiful and friendly places in the world. My husband, who is German, and I have traveled all over the world and we chose Loreto as our second home.

To get another perspective on Loreto, check out Loni and Clint Stark's blog site at:
www.starksilvercreek.com
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