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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by cpg
This is what I was calling a Palapa.
And this is the cabana
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CPG,
Gracias,
Yo comprendo...I was worried there for a minute....
I am looking forward to an overnight there in January with a few ride buddies...
Ged
Don't believe everything you think....
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Ken Cooke
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Thanks for everyones input. I really appreciate the time people took to upload photos, and lend advice to me - this being my first time in the San
Francisquito region. Muchas Gracias a todos Uds.!
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cpg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by cpg
| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
When you guys say, "Pricey" exactly how much per night did you pay? $20? $40? $80?  |
PSF is 10 dollars per person per night camping.
20 dollars per night per person in the cabana.
I am pretty sure there are "0" palapas at San Rafael.
There whale chair is now in San Franciquito and the tire for the turn off is gone.
Also There may be half a palapa standing in San Francisquito.
The rest have blown away so if you camp bring your own shade. |
You missed this post by Zac, in this thread:
"Ken-
I strongly suggest you stay a day at Playa San Rafael with Pancho. There are two nice palapas and plenty of white sandy beach. There are plenty on
this board that will vouch for Pancho as well.
Zac" |
Hi David,
If the tide is low I drive the entire beach to or from Panchos house.
Start heading south.
Heading South on the beach
Pancho and his house
Heading north
This is the only structure left on the beach. Maybe it is the Palapa?
[Edited on 10-29-2008 by cpg]
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David K
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Those are some really great photos cpg!!!
I have not been to Pancho's in a long time, so I trust Zac ('bajaboy') and others with newer trip reports... Per Zac, there are two palapas on the
beach... I saw his photos showing one a year or two ago... I just did a Nomad search for 'palapa' by 'bajaboy' and found this bit from his April, 2007
trip report:
"We arrived at Panchos around 6:00 pm and said our hellos. I first met Pancho in 1997. He lives at PSR full time and is a great man. He immediately
said he had been building two palapas on the beach and wanted to show us. One was about 75% completed while the other was completed. We decided we'd
try it out.
I've camped at PSR a number of times and always enjoyed myself. Pancho is quick to deliver fire wood, offer fishing gear, or anything else he thinks
you might need. In fact, after seeing our fire pit, he decided that we needed a bbq. So, we proceed to build one out of metal water tubing from the
road. Anyways, Pancho wanted me to invite all Nomads down for a visit. He does not charge for his services or the palapas but does take tips."
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cymeryss
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We will be in PSF or at Pancho's around that time, so we might see you there. Taking the boat this time so no offroading for us. Sounds like a fun
trip. Our next destination is MSM so it's going to be nice to hear how the road is doing.
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elgatoloco
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Pancho is a Baja treasure and to be a able to spend a little time with him is a treat. He is an engaging, interesting fellow.
MAGA
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David K
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Nice palapa photo Matt... Is there two or just that one?
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by cymeryss
We will be in PSF or at Pancho's around that time, so we might see you there. Taking the boat this time so no offroading for us. Sounds like a fun
trip. Our next destination is MSM so it's going to be nice to hear how the road is doing. |
MSM? Mision Santa Maria?? >> http://vivabaja.com/msm
Was great fun last year... what with the bighorn sheep visiting us and all! Ken and company will be going in 3 weeks.
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Ken Cooke
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Event t-shirts listing in 'Baja Misc.'
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Ken Cooke
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We visited...we liked!
San Francisquito was a nice stopover. We received some rainfall, but this cut down on the amount of dust on the trail a little. Playing with our
4WDs on the sand just downslope from the cabaņas was quite interesting. The sand was deep. Almost as deep as in El Barril (The Barrel). One
interesting item was the plane that was stuck above the runway at Puerto San Francisquito. We took photos, and nothing else. We believe one engine
lost power during takeoff, and the thing slammed into the side of the hill. Check 'Baja Trip Reports' on Sunday. I will upload photos to show
everything. I'm going to sleep now (yawn).
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baitcast
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Bleak is good as long as the water is warm and clear and the sand stretches for miles.
Rob
[Edited on 11-30-2008 by baitcast]
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capt. mike
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Ken - the plane has a diff story.
it was on a medical evac flight headed south from the states and developed a...... serious problem.
it attempted a forced landing on the old crumbling paved strip at PSFO but came in hot and overran, tearing off the gear and props on the hill - a
total loss basically due to location. That was a $6M plane!
i have the complete and most riviting story and pics thx to a nomad here who has a connection to the guys who also enroute heard their distress call
and actually guided them in.
four lives were likely saved as the medivac crew were clueless as to where they could go for a landing try - nothing else around but rough terrain and
they were headed down at 2000 Ft. per min and out of options.
glad you experienced PSFO - it is a classic place.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
it was on a medical evac flight headed south from the states and developed a...... serious problem.
it attempted a forced landing on the old crumbling paved strip at PSFO but came in hot and overran, tearing off the gear and props on the hill - a
total loss basically due to location. That was a $6M plane! |
Mike, The plane looked as if it could be repaired. The body looked to be intact. Sad to see it resting there at the top of that hill.
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David K
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Bump for McFez to show him Pancho and Bahia San Rafael!
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