wilderone
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My Baja Adventure
Car is washed and detailed, taxes are done, grass is mowed. I have some time to share some pics of “My Awesome Baja Adventure”.
Went for a hike around El Rosario – the geology is fascinating:
The beach at the end of the trail was a treat:
Next day, went exploring and hunting for fossils. Found some petrified wood
And a fairly large fossil in matrix – I think it’s a palm tree (but was considering a dinosaur of some sort (?):
Closer view of one end
On to Scammons Lagoon for some whale watching – had an unforgettable day:
Nice campsite on the bluff - watching a crooked horizon (it wasn't the beer was it)
On to – guess where - for some sight seeing
Lots of fossil shells in this area – kept me wandering for hours
Interesting tidepools too
Went to La Bocana and stayed at Bocana B&B with Blanca and Les. Had a wonderful time – hot showers and everything!! I’m still thinking about
Les’s Deluxe Baja Breakfast! Blanca gave me a tour of the town, met the neighbors, the nesting ospreys were a delight to watch – this nest had two
babies
Later, went to the lobster festival – was the last day of the season
Kareoke (sp?) is popular – the guys do like to sing!!
Went fishing around Estero Coyote
Had the beach all to myself
The canyon view at the end of the Tres Virgenes road is spectacular
Started heading norte because of the wind and cold
This was a welcome campsite discovery around Punta Prieta since the sun had already gone down
The government has built this solar powered pump at the pozo at Sta Ynez for local water supply
My last night was at Los Olivos campground in San Quintin – I always see many varieties of birds here. There were 3 nesting hummingbirds, a saw a
scarlet tanager, and a large yellow parakeet, meadowlarks; once I saw an owl; lots of others
As usual, I had a great time – this is just a few of the 525 photos I took, and just a few of the places I went. And as usual, can hardly wait to go
back.
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Cypress
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wilderone, Thanks.
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Mulegena
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Love that Baja Adventure Spirit, Wilderone!!
"Raise your words, not your voice. It's rain that grows flowers, not thunder." ~Rumi
"It's the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." ~ Aristotle
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ursidae69
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Nice pics and good job finding the hummingbird nest!
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DENNIS
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Thanks for the xlnt trip report. Very cool.
This is your prise for the best trip report, with fotos, all day:
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BornFisher
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Looks and sounds like a great Baja adventure. Thanks for the report!
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Bajahowodd
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Really looks like it was a great trip. Thanks for sharing.
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Marc
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Thanks. Looks like we travel a in a similar fashion.
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Mexitron
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Cool trip!
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David K
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Nice trip-photo report Cindi! Thank you!!
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woody with a view
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can't wait for the other 529 pictures!
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Ken Cooke
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Looks like a fun vacation.
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El Vergel
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Wow!
What a great trip! Awesome pics. Thank you so much 4 the share!
[Edited on 3-14-2012 by El Vergel]
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BajaBlanca
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Wilderone !! Two beers in hand ??????????? I guess I shoulda gone with ya to watch over you !! The guy standing to the left of you is the guy who
just bought the Copa House we sold, and the guy standing to your right is the Baja Sur famous Joaquin who rund the CACTUS RESTAURANT here in la bocana
... It was so fun to meet you, Wilderone and it sure looks like the rest of your trip was great fun.
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wilderone
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Blanca - yeah - two beers! Joaquin's brother - the artist - got a round while we were talking. Wonderful to meet so many fun-loving guys. I'm really
looking forward to my next trip to La Bocana when I can stay longer. Your B&B is perrrrfect - great location, everything close in town,
activities, rooms with a view. Highly recommended.
Glad you sold the other house - that didn't take long.
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