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David K
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Feb. 19, 2011
Today Mike, Don-Kay and Solo walked 10 miles along the coast... the second half of today's walk looks like they were right on the beach!
Their camp (or last GPS position) is a mile south of the big arroyo, down stream from Rancho Santa Fe...
[Edited on 2-20-2011 by David K]
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rob
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Two days to go . . .
Happily for Mike and Donk, the estuary at El Estero is closed (no rain last year), avoiding a tedious 4-5 mile detour upstream to cross.
Looks like a (relatively) easy 2.5-3 day walk for the team down to La Aguja. He can stay on the beach or use the coastal road which is about .5 mile
inland - sandy but firm bed.
Great walking weather - sunny with a cool and building NW sea breeze.
rob
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Bob H
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What an incredible journey Mike is having!!!!!!! 
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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Now that stretch is definitely on my "list". This is killin me.
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I'm sure he'll run into a good crew of people at Conejo. Nardo will be the first one to greet him I'm sure 
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David K
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Feb. 20, 2011: 1,003 miles!
Today, Mike and Don-Kay have walked over 1,000 miles since the start of their adventure on Oct. 1, 2010 near Tecate. Solo joined them soon after...
Tonight they are camped just inland from the fish camp 'Flor de Malva' having walked 12 miles down the coast.
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rob
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Almost here . . .
I figured just a hair over 16 miles from his camping spot at Flor de Malva to the ranch gate - Mike and his family will probably not make it to the
ranch tonight. We'll check on him this evening.
I attached a shot of Punta Conejo for those who haven't been down this way - one of Baja Sur's better surfing spots.
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David K
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Let him know tonight that he has passsed the 1,000 mile mark yesterday. Thans rob, and have a good visit!
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David K
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Feb. 21, 2011
Mike and company walked about 11 miles today and they are camped 3 1/2 miles from La Aguja.
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David K
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I hope Mike has a nice visit and rest at rob's place... He will be there this morning.
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rob
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Contact!
Mike started moving again this morning and we went out to meet him - the whole team is in fine shape - said he stopped early yesterday evening because
he met a professional German photographer who took a LOT of shots . . .
Here is one of Mike and Ramon, the ranch manager and his son Efrain.
Will post more when he gets settled in.
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rob... please give mike a big slobbery kiss from me!!!
can I call your place to chat with him?...u2u your #
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David K
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Feb. 22, 2011
Mike, Don-Kay and Solo have arrived at La Aguja, 1,018 miles walking distance from Tecate!
They have about 100 miles to go to reach the tip of Baja, ending their southbound journey near Cabo San Lucas.
That is about 10 days, or less typical walking time for them.
Any Baja Nomads (or TalkBaja.com members) in the Todos Santos or south region who can offer a final rest stop for Mike and company please contact
'rob' of La Aguja via u2u or this thread to get the location to Mike, before he leaves La Aguja. Otherwise follow his daily progress here and try and
find him.
Good job getting so far south Mike! I look forward to meeting you when you return to El Cajon! I have all the maps and mileage notes saved for you
that I have been scanning for BajaNomad.com and TalkBaja.com
Have a great final 100 miles to Cabo!!!
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Happy to report that Mike, Don Kay and Sola are resting comfortably - Mike had a hot shower and hair/beard cut (photos at 11), Don Kay is munching
alfalfa and buffel, and Sola is giving our Rottenweiler pups a faceful of teeth.
They are cheerful and all in great shape.
Tomorrow into La Paz and shopping.
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David K
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Thanks Rob... you are an oasis!
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Right on Rob.... gonna U2U ya for when Mike may hit North of Todos...
Need a day to get there from Asuncion!
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wowwwwwwwwwwwwww great news that they have a rest spot and have arrived after so much expectation ... enjoy yourselves !!
HI MIKE
HI DON KAY
HI CUTIE SOLO
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Only about 10 more days? Rob, could you get details of Mike's specific route for these last days? Hugs to all.
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Have a great last 100 Mike!
Amazing to see the Tip appear on that last map.
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Bob H
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David K... you mentioned that you look forward to meeting Mike when he returns to El Cajon. Is there a special occasion planned for when he gets back
to the US for those of us who cannot meet him in Cabo?
What a trip!
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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