bajaboolie
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wonderful people
I thought I'd share a story about what turned out to be a great birthday. We were in town (Mulege) for lunch and dinner throughout our trip and
frequented our favorite restaurant. At lunch, I mentioned to the woman who worked there that it was my husband's birthday, because he was opening
some cards from our daughter and me. She and the cook shook his hand and wished him a feliz cumpleanos. Later that day, we returned for dinner and
after we were done, they pulled out a decorated birthday cake she baked for him that afternoon and we had an impromptu birthday party with the folks
in the restaurant. We were touched beyond words. Were we surprised? Yes and no. It was totally unexpected, but it was a fine example of the
generosity and thoughtfulness of the lovely people of Baja. 
Bajaboolie
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DianaT
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Thanks for sharing this----really nice. 
You did not mention the name of the restaurant---give them a plug.
Diane
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Baja Bernie
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Bajaboolie
Now that is Baja and her people..............Thank you for sharing
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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Bajagypsy
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that story does the heart good!
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Gnome-ad
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bajaboolie ~
Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing. Baja is indeed filled with caring and sharing people.
The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well. - Ancis
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bajaboolie
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The name of the restaurant is Asadero Dany's, right in town in Mulege. A small, clean place that serves up amazing tacos. The shrimp are my
favorite, and carne asada for my husband and daughter. They also have a nice simple bean soup. Worth the visit!
Bajaboolie
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Diver
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Ah Danny's; of course !!
They are great at taking care of little kids and old farts.
But then; it could have happened at Los Equipales or Saul's La Palapa or ....
Just nice folks all around !!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaboolie
I thought I'd share a story about what turned out to be a great birthday. We were in town (Mulege) for lunch and dinner throughout our trip and
frequented our favorite restaurant. At lunch, I mentioned to the woman who worked there that it was my husband's birthday, because he was opening
some cards from our daughter and me. She and the cook shook his hand and wished him a feliz cumpleanos. Later that day, we returned for dinner and
after we were done, they pulled out a decorated birthday cake she baked for him that afternoon and we had an impromptu birthday party with the folks
in the restaurant. We were touched beyond words. Were we surprised? Yes and no. It was totally unexpected, but it was a fine example of the
generosity and thoughtfulness of the lovely people of Baja.
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This post is at the top of my list because it is so Baja positive.
Here, let it be the top of your list too:
Bump
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Mango
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Cool story! Reminded me of a time on New Years eve in Puerto Morelos, Quentana Roo when I was invited into the kitchen of a small restaurant to drink
tequila with cooks while they worked. Later, they invited everyone who was in the restaurant at midnight to the owners house behind the restaurant to
celebrate with a pinata, etc..
As you have found out, one of the best things about Mexicans is their genuine hospitality to strangers and their open hearts. It can be a strange
culture at times; but, often it can be wonderful when you are welcomed into someones home, heart, or life so genuinely. Thanks for sharing and I'm
glad you had a great time and your husband had a great birthday.
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