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DianaT
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Another Reason to Stay at the Mission Cataviņa
This Hotel is simply a jewel in the middle of nowhere---well, not really nowhere as it is in the middle of what we think is one of the most beautiful
deserts in the world.
And when the late day sun hit the door, we saw the ghost in the wood--- a face from the past and we wondered who it is. We hope you can see the face
and can tell us who it might be.
I thought I read here that someone thought that Los Pinos no longer owned this hotel???? But yesterday, at the hotel we were told that Los Pinos
still is the owner???
Cost? After the extra charge for the dogs and the discount for our FM3s, it was 1235.00 pesos. And for us, while it is not cheap, it is well worth
it. We have stayed here several times in the past, and the recent changes are all for the better!
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The place looks really nice but I can't justify the price. But I do look forward to camping in that area next week and taking in the million dollar
views.
Thanks for the pictures.
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Glad to hear you had a great stay! I wonder who it is?
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DianaT
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Thanks to both of you--- we have all kinds of ideas as to who that face may be, but we are not sure!
Bajaboy, yes it is not cheap. For us it is a splurge that we have enjoyed for years. We have stayed at Rancho Santa Inez with our trailer and loved
it and we have also stayed at Linda's Cabana's---good and not so good experience at Linda's. It is all good. Cataviņa is an enchanting place. Oh,
some of the workers at the Hotel have a connection with BA --- Chayo's sister and his cousin work there.
Ralph---we have to know who is haunting that door! Think!
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rts551
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Shoot I am asking Gotta Peso
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GottaLoveThisPicture, Diana! | Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
...we have all kinds of ideas as to who that face may be, but we are not sure!...we have to know who is haunting that door! Think!
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is it GottaPeso...?
Seriously, IGotNoIdea-- actually I do, but I'm keepin' it under my cowboy hat right now.
The fact that your artist's eye saw this phenomenon and "captured the ghost" is fascinating. Tell us more, plz. Have you seen it before; is it obvious
or only apparent with certain shadows striking the door and floor below?
[Edited on 5-19-2012 by Mulegena]
"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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I think that the rear end of the guy in the second photo looks more like Gotta Peso
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I see a face in the upper right corner of the door, beneath the molding. The eye is in the shadow, between two sun rays, and the mouth is in the sun
below the ray that is under the eye. The face is painterly as though it was drawn on the door by a well-trained classical artist. Is that the face
you mean?
I haven't a clue who it is.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paula
I see a face in the upper right corner of the door, beneath the molding. The eye is in the shadow, between two sun rays, and the mouth is in the sun
below the ray that is under the eye. The face is painterly as though it was drawn on the door by a well-trained classical artist. Is that the face
you mean?
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I see that face now! That is But the one I saw before and prompted this picture is on the left arm of the cactus (as you look at it).
Mulegena, I had not seen a face there before---it just appeared to me with the light.
And Gotta Peso is still stitting where he always sits, so........
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
This Hotel is simply a jewel in the middle of nowhere---well, not really nowhere as it is in the middle of what we think is one of the most beautiful
deserts in the world. |
I agree Diane. There's nothing like a drink and dinner after the first day's drive across the border. The wood-floored dining room with french doors
open to the lighted boulder garden beyond - it is a gem.
Experience enables you to recognize a mistake every time you repeat it.
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WOW!
Photos to die for!!! Thanks. Yes expensive because of the location/ generator/labor supply/food supply...lots of good reasons. Again, the photos are
great!
Things are expensive, but at least we get a free trip around the sun once a year
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I forgot to write last night how much I liked the 2nd picture. The picture of a mature photographer. It's the best by far.
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There is another motel across the street for about $60.00 U.S. less.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
The place looks really nice but I can't justify the price. But I do look forward to camping in that area next week and taking in the million dollar
views.
Thanks for the pictures. |
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Nice shots!!!
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Yes, beautiful photos, and beautiful very special hotel, but you folks are freaking me out---------WHAT FACE?????
Barry
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
There is another motel across the street for about $60.00 U.S. less.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
The place looks really nice but I can't justify the price. But I do look forward to camping in that area next week and taking in the million dollar
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Thanks for the pictures. |
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yes it is less, but there is no comparison in quality. Have you ever stayed there?
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mi cabanas linda in pepto bismol pink! at 35 bucks you can save enough to drink some ten dollar margies across the street
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Love the place and those are wonderful images Diane!!
carpe diem!
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Thank you for the very nice comments ---
Igor, the second one is my favorite -- I turned around from what I was focused on and there he was.
Barry, as you look at that picture, look at the left arm of the cactus--look for the eyes---small little eyes.
[Edited on 5-20-2012 by DianaT]
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
Barry, as you look at that picture, look at the left arm of the cactus--look for the eyes---small little eyes.
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Hmmmmmmmmm, pretty spooky!!!! Thanks, Diane.
Barry
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