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Ken Cooke
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Baja Grande 2008: San Francisquito
Puerto San Francisquito (fran-sis-key-toe):
We were greeted with a recently graded dirt road all the way past Coco's Corner (which was closed due to Coco's recuperation in Ensenada) [Photo:
Coco at 2008 Baja 1000] We continued on to the Laguna Chapala intersection with Hwy 1. There, we aired up and headed into LA Bay. In LA Bay, we
stopped for a quick bite while Russ and Ron went to the local Internet cafe to check their mail. At 4 p.m., we were gearing up for our 3+ hr. drive
into the desert backcountry south of town. With KC Daylighters and Hella FF50s, I was able to lead the pack with a decent handle on the road ahead.
The darkness fell on us while we were in the middle of the desert, climbing high altitudes near the coast, and navigating near farmland with grazing
cattle all around us. This was indeed a long day on the trail, but we chose to see something new in '08, and new we encountered.
At Punta San Francisquito, we stayed at the local campground located on the beach. Several Mexican families tended to this campo which ordinarily
hosts Motocross riders from around the world. We had to set up our campsites in the darkness, but no problem when you get to sleep in the next
morning.
The next day, everyone decided to go out for a little exploring. Above the airstrip was a recent addition - a $6 Million dollar airplane which had
to crash land and overshot the runway. After looking over the wreckage, but leaving everything intact, we headed south to El Barril (Baa-reel).
There, we saw what appeared to be more of the same. Beach, rocks on beach, sand, blue skies, and surf. We headed back to San Francisquito and
decided to fix dinner early - before dusk. In camp, we celebrated with a 8 pack of Modelo Light, and plenty of Baja Grande happiness. The next
morning would be a long, difficult drive to Cataviņa in the pouring rain, so off to sleep for the Baja Grande crew.
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Ken Cooke
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$6 Million Dollar hulk of junk!
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Ken Cooke
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Kell-Baja
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gREAT PICS
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Kell-Baja
gREAT PICS |
Thanks for the compliment! 
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David K
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I see the Campo San Rafael sign in your photo... no comments? Did you pay a visit to Pancho?
Thanks for the photos!
[Edited on 11-30-2008 by David K]
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
I see the Campo San Rafael sign in your photo... no comments? Did you pay a visit to Pancho?
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No visit for Pancho. We arrived after dark in San Francisquito, and did not have time to make visits on our way.
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capt. mike
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Ken - excellent!!
wish i could have dropped in - next year i hope!
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
Ken - excellent!!
wish i could have dropped in - next year i hope! |
This was an interesting section of the trip, but the driving became a grind. I'll look at not traveling south of LA Bay next year because I really
didn't like traveling at night.
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David K
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You missed some good country by not sleeping at L.A. Bay and driving at day on the OLD road south of L.A. Bay... A good 4WD track through forests of
the largest cactus trees on earth (giant cardon of La Bocana Valley)... You can only do so much at a time... The mostly dull drive from El Arco to
Guerrero Negro than back north towards Punta Prieta could be dropped in favor of some great desert runs and a Mision San Borja side trip heading north
from Bahia de L.A.
In one day drive south to San Francisquito or just to the new road via the OLD ROAD, and back north on the fast graded road passing by Pancho's or
staying there the night. The next day go to Santa Ynez via San Borja/ Nuevo Rosarito/ Punta Prieta.
Just a thought or two, considering you are a JEEP CLUB, and not a pavement club.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
You missed some good country by not sleeping at L.A. Bay and driving at day on the OLD road south of L.A. Bay... A good 4WD track through forests of
the largest cactus trees on earth (giant cardon of La Bocana Valley)... You can only do so much at a time... The mostly dull drive from El Arco to
Guerrero Negro than back north towards Punta Prieta could be dropped in favor of some great desert runs and a Mision San Borja side trip heading north
from Bahia de L.A.
In one day drive south to San Francisquito or just to the new road via the OLD ROAD, and back north on the fast graded road passing by Pancho's or
staying there the night. The next day go to Santa Ynez via San Borja/ Nuevo Rosarito/ Punta Prieta.
Just a thought or two, considering you are a JEEP CLUB, and not a pavement club. |
I agree 100%. Mision San Borja is on the list for next year.
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Ken Cooke
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New Photos!
Playa San Francisquito
Puerto San Francisquito
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capt. mike
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wow that dock is new since i have been there.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
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Hey Ken,
Was the hot water working in San Francisquito?
Thanks
Chris
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by cpg
Hey Ken,
Was the hot water working in San Francisquito?
Thanks
Chris |
Everyone wished it was. Cold showers persisted from Gonzaga Bay to Cataviņa. El Sol in San Felipe and Baja Cactus in El Rosario were the only hot
showers in Baja for us.
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Ken Cooke
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San Francisquito...catching that "Baja feeling"
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Ken Cooke
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Enjoying the good life!
[Edited on 12-5-2008 by Ken Cooke]
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capt. mike
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hey Ken - can you update us on the rates at PSFO?
palapa, camping etc.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
hey Ken - can you update us on the rates at PSFO?
palapa, camping etc. |
Camping at Puerto San Francisquito = $5 per person/per day
Palapas at Puerto San Francisquito = $20 per person/per day
Be sure not to use the "Front porch" of the Palapa, or you will be charged for full usage, as we were. But, in our case, rain necessitated our using
the Palapa for keeping cooking and camping gear out of the weather.
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capt. mike
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thx Ken, my they have gotten high on price.
2 people in a palapa have to spend $40 now?
i could go with $10 to set up a tent on a nice beach but....dang, i will miss those old bat and termite infested huts! we used to pay $20 total for a
hut and that was not too long ago.
for only $60 a nite i can be on the water on Kino Bay in a nice place with all the amenities, no need to hop 20 minutes across the SOC.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
\"Remember there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over....\"
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