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micah202
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.......a -bit- more news on facebook,,,amazing there's that much internet in such 'isolation'.........better than Gonzaga bay was in feb!!............
WHAT IS WEST
15 hours ago.
Santo Tomas. Miguel uses a lighter to show us the walls of his casita made from adobe. He invited us into his home after we walked for a day and a
half along the carretera (highway) through the mountains. Nothing is more jarring than walking narrow mountain roads traveled by semi-trucks and we
were beyond grateful for his offer for us to stay. In return we honored his request for a few cigarettes and Viva Villa, a 3 dollar bottle of cheap
fake tequila. He wasn't satisfied though until we promised we'd return with our friends and stay in his casita.
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[Edited on 3-11-2013 by micah202]
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David K
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Last night, the boys sent a new Spot signal... about 2 miles north of Punta Cono.
See their location: http://www.whatiswest.com/where-are-we/
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BajaGeoff
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Got back late last night from San Felipe....internet access was really bad most of the trip, so I was not able to do any updates. Here is a recap of
the last week of the walk...from the area between Punta Canoas and Punta Coño...they are not moving very fast so I have to assume the surf has been
really good down there!
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TMW
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Geoff when or if you make contact with them could you ask them if they saw any road work being done north of Bahia Blanco toward the east. The guy
that lives at the turn off to Cocos on Hwy1 told me they were going to build a road, assume graded, from his area to the ocean for the rock trucks
hauling ornamental rocks.
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whatiswest
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Hey nomads I am about to head down on Tuesday and meet the guys for a quick surf session near Punta Prieta. I'll be back Sunday with photos and
updates. I'll be sure to pass along all the Baja Nomad love.
-Bryan F (guy who has been updating all their social media while they are on the trip)
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by whatiswest
Hey nomads I am about to head down on Tuesday and meet the guys for a quick surf session near Punta Prieta. I'll be back Sunday with photos and
updates. I'll be sure to pass along all the Baja Nomad love.
-Bryan F (guy who has been updating all their social media while they are on the trip) |
Thanks, Bryan. Give them our best cheer of support.
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BajaGeoff
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| Quote: | Originally posted by whatiswest
Hey nomads I am about to head down on Tuesday and meet the guys for a quick surf session near Punta Prieta. I'll be back Sunday with photos and
updates. I'll be sure to pass along all the Baja Nomad love.
-Bryan F (guy who has been updating all their social media while they are on the trip) |
Awsome Bryan! Have a great trip....can't wait for an update...
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Ateo
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TW: my buddy was down there last month and said a rancher told him they cut a new road in in that area but I don't know where. Sorry.
Bryan: Tell the guys that no one is being a jerk on Baja Nomad in their thread! =)
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGeoff
Got back late last night from San Felipe....internet access was really bad most of the trip, so I was not able to do any updates. Here is a recap of
the last week of the walk...from the area between Punta Canoas and Punta Coño...they are not moving very fast so I have to assume the surf has been
really good down there!
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lotta magic happens in there where the road swings away from the coast. i hope they don't spoil it and spill the beans, er, secrets!
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
lotta magic happens in there where the road swings away from the coast. i hope they don't spoil it and spill the beans, er, secrets!
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........ahhh,,legends of the lost coast!
.....guess it's -over- once the highway's in
...wow,,another update from facebook,,amazing!......''
WHAT IS WEST
20 hours ago. From Santo Tomas to the coast. The dirt roads inevitably take you through ranches where cattle graze. To continue on the road there is
usually a gate made of barbed wire and wooden poles. A small piece of rope acts as a hinge and when its unhooked the entire gate swings wildly and
collapses in the dirt. After passing through the gate of Rancho Los Alisos, we came upon the ranch home snuggled amongst orange trees. "Buenas
tardes"! (Good afternoon) we yelled to the house. After a couple minutes a tall blue-eyed Mexican with gray hair came out to greet us. He invited us
in the house for lunch that his wife prepared on the spot. Beans and home-made tortillas never get old, wash that down with some lukewarm Coke.
Conversation was kind of difficult between bean slurps. Such amazing hospitality displayed, and we are forever grateful.
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......have these lads cooked a meal -YET???????????/ 
[Edited on 3-12-2013 by micah202]
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BajaGeoff
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Here is the walk from the last two days. The dudes are now about 20 miles south of Punta Coño...they should be getting into Baja Sur within the next
week or so!
[Edited on 3-13-2013 by BajaGeoff]
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David K
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Looks like they a close to Punta Rocosa, and walking along the coast, where this no road, at that! Less than 10 miles to Santa Rosalillita...
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BajaNomad
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From their FB page - posted about an hour ago:
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Urban camping tonight outside of the only mini-mercado in town. Made it to Santa Rosalillita! Nearly 200 miles of coast conquered and plenty to report
on. Many say this is the least inhabited stretch of coast in all of Baja. In those 200 miles we encountered no more than 50 people - mostly fisherman
and a few surfers from Canada and the US. More to come!
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http://www.facebook.com/WHATISWEST
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We know we must go back if we live, and we don`t know why.
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mcfez
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These two guys are a little strange. Who takes their three eye Teddy Bear along for a walking trip?
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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BajaGeoff
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Hahahaha mcfez!
Here is the map as of this morning with their location at Santa Rosalillita. It doesn't look like their Spot pinged their location from yesterday's
walk...
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
These two guys are a little strange. Who takes their three eye Teddy Bear along for a walking trip?
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and who camps next to a mini mart? 
i suppose if you have a hankering for chips and pop tarts and coke, good to camp where food is just 10 feet away
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BajaGeoff
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It's likely the first real store they have seen in weeks....probably since they left El Rosario on February 22nd!
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
and who camps next to a mini mart?
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.....yer can't have more smokes till you make it to the mercado!!
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Curt63
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Sometimes in Baja the wind kicks up.
Windbreak?
No worries
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EnsenadaDr
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Mood: Move on. It is just a chapter in the past, but don't close the book- just turn the page
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Congratulations, Guys!!
I love Justin's and Bryan's attitude, "It's all about the experience." Not who has the most knowledge, or the greatest strength; who can hike 20
miles a day. Life is all about what makes you happy. There are many critics out there; many who want to tear down the pioneer spirit in not only
themselves, but in the young and young at heart. Glad to see Justin and Bryan posting for National Geographic Explorers' Journal.
http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/03/15/suburbs-t...
You go, guys!!
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