CaboDreamer
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1000 mile mule ride
Trudy Angel leads a group of four women on a thousand mile mule ride guided by Baja California Sur ranchero Nacho Chapa. Starting in Cabo San Lucas
and ending in Tecate.
http://cabovision.tv/-/hidden-la-paz/12380-se-realiza-la-mul...
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Mulegena
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This is wonderful what these strong Baja women are doing, so earnestly and without interest but simply a love and passion for their love of the land,
people and animals they tend.
This beautiful peninsula has seen such love and creativity in the efforts of those who have passed this way, in the land that time has gently set
aside and slowed down with echos of a past long-gone from other parts of this earth. These women hear that song.
With admiration I wish them a safe and hearty journey!
"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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TMW
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50 days on the trail on a mule. I'm sore just thinking about it. I'll bet they will enjoy a hot bath at the end. It does make you wonder about the
pioneers of yesterday as they traveled for months across a mostly unknown wilderness. I do wish them a safe trip.
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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you are so right Mulegena...these incredible women ARE that song and it resonates through them. I have so much respect and love for these "outback"
ladies and would love to be riding with them...to see what they are seeing...live what they are living.
I am really enjoying their facebook postings and pictures.
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Pompano
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Epic trip!
Those gals are in good hands. I first met Trudi in the 70's at Coyote Bay when she was working with Outward Bound/NOLS school for kayakers and
outdoor expeditions. Going into the adventure business privately, Trudi's been doing mule and kayak trips out of Loreto for a long time since those
early days. Always in love with Baja and very concerned with it's environments. The best expert & personality one can think of to lead a
monumental trip like this.
Buena suerte, cinco señoras aventureras....and don't forget the loción. 
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Cypress
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Once did an endurance ride on a high strung Arab gelding for 55 miles, took 8 hrs. Seven miles to go, the horse was pulling at the reigns and wanting
to get it over with, the last three miles were at a full gallop. Felt like I'd been in a car wreck when it was over with. Next day. Good to go.
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Pompano
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Aha! Took a while, but finally found a photo I meant to post. Shows Trudy Angel and an old time friend & neighbor, Tap Tapley. Both are veteran
outdoor experts.
It will be great to read about that 1000 mile mule trip. Like Old Baja Times... keeping the adventures alive.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Baja Bucko
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I just finished the first half of La Mula Mil, riding from San Jose del Cabo to San Ignacio. After traveling Baja California for 40 years, it was
incredible to see so much new country far from the usual roads. San Javier was one of my most special lifetime moments, sharing the moment in the
Cabalgata, riding with the guys from the south, on a fine young 3 yr old mule with only 5 months of training and all his work done by 12 yr old
Alejandro Romero of San Cosme on the gulf coast. Thank you for allowing me to be only the 2nd person on his back!
La Gente of Baja California are the real treasures of the peninsula!
I can't wait to get back in the saddle for the next half. It is going to be a COLD one.....it froze 3 nights ago at 1800' in the Guadalupes...
My other 4WD is a Baja Mule!
La Mula Mil Survivor 2013-2014!
1000 miles by mule from the tip to Tecate!
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Mulegena
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Great to hear from you, Baja Bucko!
Wow, you're half-done already? Hard to believe. You're really making some time and putting that beautiful mountain trail behind you.
Savoring every moment of the day knowing that you women are out there following your dreams and keeping the old ways of Baja alive.
"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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David K
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Very cool Teddi... I hope we will read and see more of the adventure!
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