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bajaguy
Elite Nomad
Posts: 9247
Registered: 9-16-2003
Location: Carson City, NV/Ensenada - Baja Country Club
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Mood: must be 5 O'clock somewhere in Baja
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Bye-Bye Puertecitos
http://www.elvigia.net/general/2017/6/7/anuncian-megaproyect...
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BigBearRider
Super Nomad
Posts: 1299
Registered: 4-30-2015
Location: Big Bear, Punta Chivato, and Cabo
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What an odd place to put a development.
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shari
Select Nomad
Posts: 13048
Registered: 3-10-2006
Location: bahia asuncion, baja sur
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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It was only a matter of time....I always wondered why there wasnt a resort there. I think we will see much more development along that stretch with
the completion of the new highway.
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aguachico
Senior Nomad
Posts: 602
Registered: 3-23-2007
Location: tijuana
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Mood: logic cannot get thru to the illogical
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Good for them. 20 years of doing Baja and the furthest north I have been on the Cortez is Calamajue guey. Hope they do well and keep the tourist on
their side.
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ncampion
Super Nomad
Posts: 1238
Registered: 4-15-2006
Location: Loreto
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Mood: Retired and Loving it
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Next they need a motel/restaurant/gas station at the junction of Hwy 1 and the new highway to San Felipe.
Living Large in Loreto. Off-grid and happy.
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willardguy
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Posts: 6451
Registered: 9-19-2009
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I like the idea of the golf course....cover up some of that puertecitos dirt!
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yumawill
Nomad
Posts: 103
Registered: 10-11-2016
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I love Baja. And the Fresh water will come from the "rock" that Abraham will strike with the front bumper of his '57 Chevy. Just as soon as he can
find some petrol and a jumper wire to start it with. 500 million Pesos into politicians pockets equals a nice weekend in Vegas for the "Investigative
Delegation".
The fish are already gone. Even the "Pirates" have moved on (although I'm going to miss them). Yes build it and they won't come. Another Baja
Dream. Gone to dust.
So many Baja Dreams by the side of the road I should start a commercial tour bussiness. I could hire the roadside Pirates right here on Nomad.
Hmmmmmmm............................
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Hook
Elite Nomad
Posts: 9010
Registered: 3-13-2004
Location: Sonora
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Mood: Inquisitive
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"It consists of 5 thousand 598 residential units, 3 thousand 995 hotel units, equestrian center, 27-hole golf course, shopping area, restaurants."
Can the aquifer really support that much need for water?
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woody with a view
PITA Nomad
Posts: 15939
Registered: 11-8-2004
Location: Looking at the Coronado Islands
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Mood: Everchangin'
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Desal.
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chuckie
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6082
Registered: 2-20-2012
Location: Kansas Prairies
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Mood: Weary
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Hold your breath.....
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bajaguy
Elite Nomad
Posts: 9247
Registered: 9-16-2003
Location: Carson City, NV/Ensenada - Baja Country Club
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Mood: must be 5 O'clock somewhere in Baja
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Gonna need a heap of electricity/power
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AKgringo
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6029
Registered: 9-20-2014
Location: Anchorage, AK (no mas!)
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Mood: Retireded
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It is hard to imagine Cow Patty's with an Oxxo next door, and another one across the street!
I envision dirt road subdivisions, lots being sold, and deposits disappearing along with the start up money.
I love exploring around that area, but for me, it would never come close as a choice for a destination resort, second home, or retirement community.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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BajaUtah
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Posts: 190
Registered: 10-4-2013
Location: Salt Lake City/La Ribera
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A lovely gate and entry way will be built.
A shinny, multi-page brochure will be produced.
Deposits will be taken from starry eyed foreigners.
and........poof.
The cacti will remain undisturbed.
Rinse and repeat.
Andy
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DENNIS
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 29510
Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
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Digitize your fotos, and cherish your memories. We from the old school have had the best of all of it.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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chuckie
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6082
Registered: 2-20-2012
Location: Kansas Prairies
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Mood: Weary
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What he said (Dennis)
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jbcoug
Senior Nomad
Posts: 709
Registered: 9-24-2006
Location: Vancouver, WA
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Mood: Needing Baja!
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BajaUtah summed it up perfectley!
\"The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.\" Andy Rooney
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Cliffy
Senior Nomad
Posts: 986
Registered: 12-19-2013
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Come back in 2 years and see where things stand
I'll bet $10 it has a lovely gate and desert behind.
You chose your position in life today by what YOU did yesterday
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PPDBJA
Junior Nomad
Posts: 25
Registered: 6-25-2015
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Well, sooner or later, like it or Not Like it, the whole Coast of Baja California will be Hotels, Marinas, and Who knows!, special Marinas for
Cruisers maybe?, Baja California & Baja California Sur is moving forward, little by little. The good part its that We wont see it!
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bajabuddha
Banned
Posts: 4024
Registered: 4-12-2013
Location: Baja New Mexico
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Mood: Always cranky unless medicated
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Memories of Puertecitos
I camped there in '91 (mas o meno) by myself in my old '84 GMC Vandura camper van. Stayed at 'David's Camp' (my own name, hence WTFN)... just north
of the lil' town in a cool cove bordered by volcanic rock and a great spot, just far enough off the road for reclusion and quiet. David was a Mexican
National, spoke very good English with dual citizenship and a Caucasian wife, both about my age. He had a 'helper' with him from the mainland who
spoke as good of English as I did Spanish at the time, so we hit it off really well conversing and sharing. I was taking a conversational Spanish
language course at the time just for fun, to bone up on my skills. We three bantered a lot.
I loved the place. Magical. Always a hot springs addict, it was highest priority, the reason I was there. We went daytime for a soak at high tide,
and was wonderful. Got a tour of the pueblita, a short course in who-was-who at the time, the plusses and foibles of the area, met a few local 'Old
Timer' gringos with hateful attitudes towards the locals, and vice versa. Second night David and his wife and family took me to the hotsprings after
hours; not a good scene. There were some sharp words bantered between he and the local folk who were enjoying the tubs, seems during the day time
gringos are ok, but after dark it's the local's turn, and they didn't want to have their families in the water with us ''dirty'' folk.... David got in
between them and I, and all became calm, after a few short and terse conversations. Once things calmed down I was accepted and all was joyful, with
li'l ones climbing my shoulders. Wonderful soaks had by all, especially me.
The next few days were magical. With Picacho Del Diablo in the background and an ocean I wasn't familiar with yet in front of me, I was entranced,
and knew Baja would be a future adventure (plural) on my agenda, as it indeed became. I only shore-casted off the rocks, caught my first wrasse and
was spellbound by the color of it (released because it was so darned beautiful). I played guitar, napped, ate, hit the local eatery, talked, listened,
loved the spot. Much like La Joya at Puerto Peñasco, the 'old timers' were an entrenched lot protecting 'their turf' as usual in a gringolandia
community of ex-pats on a budget feuding with those who own the place to begin with.
All was well until one day in the afternoon when Jefe came in with his boat (I usually went down to see what his catch was... ocean stuff was new to
this Utah boy). Normally he'd show me his haul; this time they were very furtive and in a hurry, so I shined it on and went back to my camp. Later
that evening after supper they came over and invited me down to their shanty, and showed me in a shed covered with tarp a couple of sea turtles they'd
smuggled in that afternoon. I was heartbroken to see, but I knew they had a half-year $ for their efforts, and the next morning at daybreak I left
without saying goodbye.
T'was the last time I stayed at Puertecitos, and every time I drive by now, I remember that gorgeous cove, the wonderful saline hot water, and the
dichotomous feelings I had when I left there. The place always reminds me of a tug-of-war for some reason.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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David K
Honored Nomad
Posts: 64854
Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Mood: Have Baja Fever
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A marina harbor, golfing resort, and more was supposed to go into the salt flat and lagoon between Shell Island and Bahía Santa María. Nothing yet,
years later.
Don't worry too hard about things happening fast in Baja. The hot springs and natural bay are in Puertecitos' favor, but still... it will be a while,
I think?
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