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Ask DavidK here to post one of his maps here of this spot....he usually has great info spots in THE Baja.
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A nice little ride from the beach bar at Laguna Percebu (south of San Felipe) out past the Old Puertecitos road (race course) and into some nice
single track in the low hills. Some deep sand until you get pass the Old Puertecitos Road. The single track has a few tight and steep rocky sections,
but navigable by most riders.
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I think I might have to go up to rio hardy and check it out. I saw some pictures... It looks pretty nice. My addidition is almost done so I have some
time to play and explore. I know some old timers but most of them remember the places but don't remember how to get to them anymore.
Pumkin rock is one I have heard about but no ome seems to remember how to get there. |
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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mcfez
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For Dennis:
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There is an village up in the hills that do the black pottery.....and there are some great basket weavers too. Perhaps I should do a story on this
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Are you sure about that, Deno? Black pottery is more often associated with Oaxaca:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barro_negro_pottery
Although I've never heard of a Black Pottery industry in Baja, I am aware of collectable pottery being made by the Pai Pai in their scattered
settlements. not only have I heard about, I've been there and seen it. Beautiful work, not Black but brown with fire marks.
The settlement I've been to was closer to Ojos Negros than Valle de Trinidad. |
Pai-Pai. The turnoff is at Independencia (?) It's about 6 miles north. The turnoff is a bit difficult to find as the sign is only visible from the
ensenada end.
I think that they only fire their pottery once a year. Perhaps I should pick you up and we can go do a few days in the valley.
Did my cousin contact you?
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
Did my cousin contact you? |
Not that I recall, Deno, but thanks for the info. I'll look into it.
I wish I was in shape to head out there for a few days, but I'll have to put it off for a little bit.
Thanks for the offer.
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The Pai pai Indian village is SANTA CATARINA and is easy to get to, 5 miles east of EJIDO INDEPENDECIA on a wide graded 2WD dirt road... Independencia
is on Hwy. 3 between Ojos Negros and Valle de Trinidad.
The Spanish California mission site of 'Santa Catalina' (1797-1840) is located just east of the town (which has a slightly different spelling), above
the cemetery.
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And there you have it, i had never seen pics nor even heard of the valle! And the pai pai Indian village?! Def going on the bucket list and
pleeeeeeez do a report mcfez!
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Looks like another place to add to the bucket list. JH |
An interesting way to get to Valle de Trinidad is to turn off Mex 1 at Urupan south of Maneadero and head east to Pedregroso and then eventually to
Mex 3....nice country, a few 4WD spots. On the way east on Mex 3 stop off at El Alamo, lots of mining history there. At Valle de Trinidad you can
then take another road west which ends in the vineyards north of San Vicente and Mex 1. Atypical Baja country---chapparal and high desert.
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Is there a place where you haven't been too David? 
A good spot for your unwanted clothing and tools..........
There is a great weaver there (three years ago) that does fantastic baskets.
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The Pai pai Indian village is SANTA CATARINA and is easy to get to, 5 miles east of EJIDO INDEPENDECIA on a wide graded 2WD dirt road... Independencia
is on Hwy. 3 between Ojos Negros and Valle de Trinidad.
The Spanish California mission site of 'Santa Catalina' (1797-1840) is located just east of the town (which has a slightly different spelling), above
the cemetery. |
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
Is there a place where you haven't been too David?
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Indeed there is... in fact, there are FAR more places I have not been to!!!  
It is just that Baja fascinates me in such a way that I am compelled to save it in my mind for the majority of time when I am not there. So that I
never forget, and so I may share with others, I photograph, make maps, or write about places in Baja I have visited.
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Often drive through the Valle on my way to San Felipe. Makes for a longer trip, but it was fun stopping in Puerto Nuevo for lunch and then enjoying a
scenic drive through the Valle. The road dumps you out at the federale checkpoint 30 minutes from San Felipe. I recommend it for a leisurely drive and
some nice scenery. NEVER had any problems... And always feel safe.
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
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Is there a place where you haven't been too David?
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Indeed there is... in fact, there are FAR more places I have not been to!!!
It is just that Baja fascinates me in such a way that I am compelled to save it in my mind for the majority of time when I am not there. So that I
never forget, and so I may share with others, I photograph, make maps, or write about places in Baja I have visited. |
Well David...............as I have always said.....your contribution here is unmatched. Txs for all the great stuff.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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David K
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Very kind Deno, thank you!
Percebusue, where you there (at Percebu) over the weekend? The boom boom music was so loud Saturday night, we could feel it a mile away! LOL
[Edited on 5-29-2013 by David K]
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Kumeyaay Pai Pai Pottery
There is a store in San Diego that specializes in the products produced by the Kumeyaay Pai Pai indigenous people.
Here is the link to their website: http://www.kumeyaay.info/santa_catarina.html
[Edited on 5-29-2013 by Gypsy Jan]
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Valle de la Trinidad marijuana bulbs being planted..........
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Dennis,
Are those the old 60 watt bulbs or the newer higher "wattage" bulbs?? 
Don't believe everything you think....
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Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
Dennis,
Are those the old 60 watt bulbs or the newer higher "wattage" bulbs?? |
Those are baseballs bagged up in the field of dreams.
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