BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO...SAN FELIPE

By

Minute in G

(an 1979 Argosy made by Airstream that was ecstatic
 when Vannie and Dave crossed the border back into the USA)

I totally enjoyed my Spa time while Vannie and Dave were down in the Baja.
My new friends, the old Chevrolet truck and the Mayflower delivery truck, were glad to have some company for a few weeks.  Now, let me share with you V and D's adventure "down into the Baja".

Dave said that passing through the border crossing was a breeze.

There were soldiers with guns, but with their 

passports and tourist papers, V and D passed on through

without a hiccup.  They made sure they had plenty of

water for their 10 days in Mexico.

One of the border guards looked in the back of the truck

and said..."Agua...Agua...and more Agua."

San Felipe was their first stop.
V and D traveled down Highway 5 about 120 miles to San Felipe.
It is a sleepy little town located on the Sea of Cortez.

Dave had joined the online club, "Discover Baja".
It facilitates people going to the Baja.
It has all the information you will need to have a wonderful vacation.
Kiki's RV and Motel Resort was recommended by this club.
The price was right...$380 for 7 days in the motel.


This was a beautiful bougainvillea all trimmed up near their motel.

Vannie and Dave's first sunset in Mexico.

Amazing
Looks like the sun just melts into the ocean.


First day...First adventure
Cowpatty "Hole-in-the-Wall"


A roadside stop with loads of local color...


Belly up to the bar, Dave.
Topo Chico Mineral Water for everyone.
Such a party animal.!!!


...and Vannie said the most delicious hotdog they had ever eaten..


The Cowpatty had lots of cow stuff, but this one stands out.
Can you guess what it was originally?


Dave said that this sign fits some of their "off the beaten path" Baja adventures,
especially down to Puertecitos.


As they rode down the coastline to Puertecitos.


The water is very clear.  There are some hot springs here,
but you have to hit the tide just right to experience them.
V and D missed the hot springs, but the beautiful scenery
and blue clear water was enough to ooo and ahh over.


Like diamonds...


Breathtaking...


Vannie and Dave ALWAYS break for an interesting art gallery.
They discovered this one online...Galeria Olivar Millan.
They were hoping to meet the owner, Ruth Olivar Millan,
but she had broken her leg and was back in the states getting all patched up.

Even without Ruth, the gallery was not a disappointment.

The Beaches...ahhhh

Walking on the beach was a favorite pastime.

This was the off season, so the beaches were not crowded at all.

It was still a little cool to go in the water.

Some of the areas were separated by ancient lava flows.

Exploring different areas was fascinating.

Check out these patterns in the sand

 

More patterns ...

There were very few shells...

until V and D climbed over some of those lava flows...

and "bingo"....shells.

Vannie said you would have thought they had found a gold mine.

Along the malecon...sea wall...boardwalk...

Everybody that was anybody was at the malecon.

If you stopped and asked directions to some place,

the malecon was always a point of reference.

The flavor of San Felipe was here.

There were vendors selling sunglasses, shirts, jewelry, vanilla,

pina coladas, post cards, and more.

...and there were the hot churros...a delicious

fried cinnamon/sugar coated doughnut stick...

Vannie said you could hurt yourself on those.

A restaurant/party place...The Rockadile...
This was the brightest place on the Malecon.


This was Vannie and Dave's walk back to Kiki's from
the malecon...down the beach, past the lighthouse,
past the shrine to the Lady of Guadeloupe...




Back to "their" beach...and the incredible sunset...

Those colors...

A Watercolor Painting

Through a hot tip...they found the best burger in San Felipe.
Coyote Burgers
Owner...J.J.
Delicious, delightful experience


V and D enjoyed  attending Mission San Felipe on Sunday.
It was a friendly church with lots of great music and a good message.
The lady sitting in front of them gave them her email.
If  they needed anything, she wanted to help.


Just look at that pelican...
The king of the roast...
You can almost see the look on his face...


What a delightful first visit to the Baja!
Thank you San Felipe for breaking Vannie and Dave in...
...for being quite and peaceful...
...for being safe...
...for making a couple of  gringo's feel comfortable...

They'll be back.!!!

Next stop Ensenada...on the Pacific side...