Baja California – Seeking Warmer Weather…
Our first day in Mexico turns out to be a day of mishaps. We get lost in Tijuana, I forget the tent poles at home, Paul is sick as a dog and we are camping in cold, windy weather. Even so, we still have some great experiences. We see a donkey painted as a zebra, we are camping just steps away from the beach, Quinn finds the biggest shells (even some with creatures inside) and Connor gives me a compliment of being a “clutch performer”. This resulted from my dinner of fried turkey and salami sandwiches. I suppose that this trip may require lots of improvising…
Our second day proves to be much more enjoyable. Paul wakes up feeling like his ole’ chipper self and we quickly settle into the routine of school work, breakfast and exercise. We first go to the blow hole, which shoots ocean water high into the sky when it hits the rocky cliff. All of us are entertained by this natural phenomena. We then explore Ensenada and have a nice touristy lunch. We venture to the local winery to taste Mexican wine. Believe it or not, it was delicious with some wines costing upwards of $40. The gentleman pouring wine is from Arizona and is now living/working in Mexico due to the poor US economy. Quite an anomaly.
The weather is still cold and camping, especially at night, proves to be challenging. We look forward to warmer weather soon!
Tags: Mexico, Travel
hwy1alltheway
Love being a stowaway via your blog! Can’t wait to see some pix and read more adventures…. I have to say, I am envious in a way but really glad its not me camping in the rain!!! Hope the weather clears for you soon! Ciao, stay safe!
When I was in Mexico in the 70’s there was a great tradition for the ranchos off Highway 1. If there was a chair leaning against the fence post where a drive met the highway, it meant the owner would cook you a meal. We stopped at one casita and the husband took ancient mask, flippers and snorkle out onto the reef, speared a fish with a frog gig wired to a broom handle and then gave it to his wife to cook. Fresh produce for the salsa and fresh tortillas on the side. Best meal I ever had for 50 cents… wonder if they still do that?
Reading your adventures – what a great way to start the day. Hope the weather improves but sounds like you are having a grand time anyway.
Leave it to you guys to forget one of the most important things, the tent poles. Didnt you pack like seven months ago and double check almost every weekend. It still feels kind of weird that im not sitting in the car with you guys and screamin’ at the boys to shut up. Baja sounds awesome and doesnt dad always get sick. Whatever at least this way he gets it done early. Tell the boys to eat some fish tacos for me!! Cant wait till the summer see you then!!
Patrick,
I’m sure none of the most important stuff was left at home – I bet that none of Paul’s cooking tools were accidentally left at home, all electronic toys made the trip, and so on.
Things like a tent or a good tool kit can be picked up as needed. Want to bet how long before they decide they need extra gas cans on the roof so they don’t have to worry about running out of good gas?
Sounds like you have had a couple of “Griswold” minutes since you left but hey that’s what makes it so much fun. I’m enjoying the journey so far and looking forward to the next story.