Hey all. I'm in Mulege, hanging out on the beach. There is a really well protected bay here dotted with islands. I have been paddling out to these islands and snorkeling. There are many clams to dig up, fish to check out, etc.
I have found many friendly people to hang out with and we have already had many adventures.
I have paddled down here from Mulege (10 miles north) and I left my car in a trailer park. I have planned a 10 day trip to paddle down the coast to Loreto, a distance of about 100 miles. So today I have been packing and organizing, buying food, etc., etc. And by the afternoon I'll head off.
I visited Bajia Las Animas with 3 friends from Irvine. The road was terrible and full of deep sandy spots and rocky high centers. The Fox was handling it pretty well (better than I was). We finally got there adn it was truly a wonderful oasis. There are mangrove lagoon full of birds, clams to dig up, desert to explore, and no town within many hours of hard driving. Clams, Halibut, Crabs, Bass, WOW! There is so much good food to eat. You can dig your hands into the sand and pull up 5-7 Clams. So many! We would fill our pots and head back to camp.
First we would start by eating our fill of fresh clams in the half shell. Yum!! (with a little salsa and lime!). Then when we could eat no more, we would boil a few dozen! Then later, sitting around the fire we would place them right on the grill for an appetizer. Jimmy caught a few bass and halibut which was quickly devoured - sashimi/sushi style w/ soy sauce and wasabi!!
The birds were amazing and hanging out with Bird lovers Chris and Allen was a great way to learn their names. Frigate birds, Blue Footed Boobys, Ospreys, Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, Reddish Egret, Oystercathers, Pelicans, Gile Woodpeckers, Cormorants, and more....
Earlier in Bajia de los Angeles, I met a few Americans who invited me to stay at a house on the waterfront outside of town. They left in the mornin and said it would be OK if I stayed there for a few days. So just as I was settling in and getting used to being alone, when along came a green VW bus with a group of folks. Later, abter a brief hello and listening to Jan (the father) tell me all about everything you ever could possible wish, want, or dream to know about the VW bus, they invited me to their palapa for drinks.
I ended up spending 3 days with the family - Jan, Chris, Jordan, Emily, and Heather, and we had a great time visiting the mission at San Borja and just hanging out on the front porch.
So off I go to Loreto today, and I will write and call again when I can.
I hope all is going well for everyone back home and I look forward to hearing about what is going on.
Terry.