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#2 = granitic boulders, volcanic or metamorphic above, palm canyon. hmmm, looks like an eastside canyon of the Sierra de Juarez or Sierra San Pedro
Martir. Per your clue, perhaps Canyon Diablo?
If not Diablo, perhaps a canyon further south, and west of Valle Chico ?
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Quote: Originally posted by Maderita  | #10 = "Shell Island", approx 3/4 mile south of the Laguna Percebu beach camp/resort ?
#9 = site of the observatory, Sierra San Pedro Martir ?
#3 = south of Ejido Erenidira
#6 = perhaps east of the Sierra San Pedro Martir/near Diablo dry lake?
#2 = granitic boulders, volcanic or metamorphic above, palm canyon. hmmm, looks like an eastside canyon of the Sierra de Juarez or Sierra San Pedro
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9: Yes! Elev. 9,280'
10: Yes... but who is the Nomad who no longer drives a Ford Ranger.
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| Quote: Originally posted by Maderita | | #4 = Looks familiar. Maybe it's the quintessential beach camp that I dream about. It has been a few decades since I visited, but perhaps Punta San
Francisquito ? |
Correct! The beach east of Punta San Francisquito Resort, circa 1983.
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Yes, that is Mike Humfreville! Bajaboy guessed it was "Mike" earlier. Where is he examining the cholla?. Hint: Photo taken in 2001 and several Amigos
de Baja, who are now Baja Nomads were with us there.
[Edited on 7-5-2016 by David K]
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It has been a few decades since I've explored Sierra San Pedro Martir eastside canyons. Not Providencia to the north. Not Matomi to the south, to my
recollection. So maybe in between at Agua Caliente, Berrendo, or Parral ?
You've got me consulting topo maps now! I'd rather be in Baja, but hate the holiday traffic. So, a fun game to play from home, thanks.
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10: Yes... but who is the Nomad who no longer drives a Ford Ranger.
Ken Cooke. I mostly lurk here, but I recall the name of the Jeep Wrangler guy. An old climbing partner was Ken Cook (sans "e"), so I recall the name.
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#2 = Canyon el Parral. So tranquil !
I cheated for that one and looked at your website photos. So glad I did. What a fantastic collection of photos over the years!
I saw a 1978 Baja Mil photo at Nuevo Junction. "German car mechanic." Was that Wally Schwaia? His son Wayne, built my VW buggy motor.
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| Quote: Originally posted by Maderita | #2 = Canyon el Parral. So tranquil !
I cheated for that one and looked at your website photos. So glad I did. What a fantastic collection of photos over the years!
I saw a 1978 Baja Mil photo at Nuevo Junction. "German car mechanic." Was that Wally Schwaia? His son Wayne, built my VW buggy motor.
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Winner!!!
Yes, my friends and I were at Nuevo Jcn. for the '78 SCORE Baja 1000 km... Where did you see that photo? LOL, I can't figure where I put it!
My friend Jon LaFrance captured Wally flying through the air. I worked for another German mechanic in Escondido, who knew Wally (Konrad Wallenda)...
formerly one of the Flying Wallendas.
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Wally Schawaia's car is at:
http://www.vivabaja.com/album/page4.html
#6 = ( I found it on your website and will leave it for another Nomad to report; perhaps someone who was on that trip).
Btw, how tall is the rock face of Cerro las Venecas do you reckon? Did you ever hear of an ascent? It's difficult to guess at the quality of the rock
from the photo, but it looks vertical and tall.
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With one photo still not identified as to the location (Mike Humfreville examining a cholla, in 2001)... it is safe to call Maderita the winner with
enough points to earn him a copy of my new book...
U2U me your address and a signed copy will be sent this week.
If anyone is in San Diego, a week from Thursday (on July 14, 7 pm), and would like to see my little PowerPoint show on Baja and the missions, RSVP to
Discover Baja Travel Club to reserve a seat: http://www.discoverbaja.com/event/david-kier-lecture/
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Thanks David for the phun photo challenge !
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Thanks for playing and doing so well... you did find the final answer, as well... u2u'd the answer... Las Flores (& Mike Humfreville). A new book
has been mailed to you today!
Thank you to the others for your participation!
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