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Ken Cooke
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La Ultima Baja Grande 4WD - Days 4-7 [BOLA/Cataviņa/El Rosario/Golden Triangle]
Our crew rolled into the Bahia de los Angeles.
After getting our sole nights' accomodations in order (since it was too hot to set up camp) Leidys and I went for a drive around BOLA for some
exploring.
We happened upon our very own portion of paradise - with a view!
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The BOLA Museum
At dusk, we decided to check out the Museum in town. It was closed, but the mining equipment outside was able to be viewed.
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Later that evening, we stopped by the Pemex station near the Glorieta (roundabout), and paid for our Motel. These fishermen drove up, asking if we
wanted the catch of the day from the bed of their pickup truck.
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Leaving BOLA
After a comfortable night's sleep at Costa del Sol, we prepared for a long day. Little did we know, that this would be a 13 hour day - including 7
hours spent off-road!
Leidys was all smiles in this picture, but by the end of the day, her back would be in nudos.
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Ken Cooke
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$6 Gas in Chapala
This poor man deserves an inexpensive syphon hose to save his health.
I had paid him $6/gallon in order to top off before reaching Cataviņa. The other guys filled their mini cans, storing them inside of their Jeeps
where the fumes bothered them to no end!
Our Gasolinero
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Rancho Santa Ynez
After discussing Rancho Santa Ynez's accomodations with David K, I decided to see exactly what was offered in this remote rancho in the Valle de los
Cirios. A woman watering her plants quickly put down her garden hose and put on an apron. She proved to be the restaurant cook and a darn good one!
Parked at the Rancho
Leidys filled up on Huevos Rancheros - her only meal until 8 p.m. that night.
Jerry sat down and took a break before the arduous trip into the backcountry.
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Ken Cooke
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"Mission Impossible" Strike's Back!
It wasn't that the trail was any more difficult than it normally is. It was that I was driving on an improvised shock pin holding the right rear of
my Jeep suspension in place. My cooling system was sort of working, and the other two Jeeps were waiting for the perfect moment to give us
all grief.
I noticed that the cactii were all green as if rains provided sustaining waters to these desert flora.
I was about to do battle with the rocks!
Jerry following closely behind.
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Ken Cooke
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The Battle Has Begun!
The Sea of Cortez - Punta Final (from the Mission Santa Maria trail)
As I snapped this photo, a call went out over the CB radio that something was wrong. Jerry was turning back to go for help - his Fuel Pump was
malfunctioning. But, he was stuck, because Aaron had just blown a bead on his tire, and would have to change tires.
I told Leidys that we would snap some fast pictures, and leave the swamp area of the Mission trail - 1 mile from the Mission, and return to help our
stranded friends.
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Jerry needed to be pulled up the series of waterfalls along the trail. Here, his Jeep is nudged into position to be towed.
Aaron drove in front.
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The drive back was a frantic one with Jerry dueling with his fuel system to stay operable. This fuel pump problem had been an ongoing one for his
2000 Wrangler.
Leidys and I were able to take our time returning to the Highway. But, as nightfall came upon us, our pace picked up...
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Returning North
At the Los Pinos Pemex, we were able to get some cash in order to add some gas to the tank.
We were amazed at the volume of agricultural operations in this area.
The turnoff to the Sierra San Pedro Martir Park
I plan on taking Leidys to Rancho Meling in the future.
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Ensenada
Leidys was intrigued by the Colleges in the Ensenada area.
She was also impressed by the Military buildings near our Motel where we stayed one night.
But, the most impressive in this city was La Bufadora!
My Parents had taken me here over the years, so I thought Leidys might enjoy this sidetrip.
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Ken Cooke
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Leidys told me that this visit to La Bufadora made her feel so happy! I thought it was little more than a tourist trap, but after sitting through
"Mission Impossible" with me 1 day earlier, I felt it was her turn to have some breathtaking moments.
Although, it felt like I was already stuck back in San Diego (by the number of tourists we walked with to this attraction), Leidys said she felt like
she was in Las Vegas! She meant this as a compliment.
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Ken Cooke
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COLOMBIA en Playas de Rosarito!
Traveling up Hwy 1 into Rosarito Beach, we spotted some Colombia flags on the free road, so we took the first exit at the AM/PM, and going South a
short distance, we happened upon this new Colombia restaurant!!
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Ken Cooke
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...as Juanes played on the soundsystem, we dined on Colombian food in Baja!
The shredded Chicken Arepanos were OUT OF THIS WORLD! At 30 Pesos each, I ate 3. You have to try them with the Cilantro salsa!
Leidys had Bandeja Paisa - She said it was amazing.
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Ken Cooke
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Welcome to TIJUANA!
Visiting friends in Tijuana was a must. Chris was the first fourwheeler that I tackled Mission Impossible with (along with Jeeper Brad Green). So,
we had to visit him and tell him about the trip.
The neighborhood kids are now grown up, and are all teenagers. So, we checked to see if they remembered us. Thanks to Facebook, the answer is
"Yes".
New Puppies!!
Raquel and Michelle let me play with their new Pooch. This doggie was only 4 weeks old!
Raquel now goes to a local University, while Michelle is now in Secundaria.
Miguel has one of the sibling Puppies
...That's all folks!
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David K
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Very nice! I would like to try that Colombian food!!
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TMW
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Wow that was an adventure. Great food, beautiful weather and good friends make for a wonderful trip. Thanks for sharing.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Very nice! I would like to try that Colombian food!! |
The food was great. Those Chicken Arepas resembled shreded Chicken inside of Pita bread with a Cilantro sauce that was incredible. This restaurant
definitely was the icing on the cake with regard to our vacation.
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David K
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I am ready, let's go! Hey... where is CG in your photos? Did he play his Didge at all! What a great night around the campfire at Mision Santa Maria
last may!!!
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