Hola Amigos!
We are HOME! Hooray! We packed up and left Bend on Tuesday, September 30th, and were back home on Sunday, October 5th. We had several short days, and several really long ones, but managed just fine. The roads were not bad after Hurricane Odile (not sure how they'll be affected after Hurricane Simon goes by about mid-Baja). The road crews are fast about repairing things so trucks can get through to deliver food and gas and other important commodities. The roughest parts and longest waits were where they were doing new road construction and repairs from a rock fall that happened before we left in May! We saw the aftermath of several truck accidents but all in all, it wasn't bad. Here are some travel log photos:
From the driveway of Ben's brother Ken's home near Bend. Loaded down, loaded up...whatever. We're ready to go!
In Oregon, from Highway 31 (La Pine to Lakeview).
The Sierra Nevadas had a sprinkling of fresh snow.
Mono Lake, with a very neat mountain range to the south east. Can anyone tell me the name of that range? My California map didn't say...maybe it's in Nevada.
More of the Sierra Nevadas near Bishop. The Aspen trees are turning color, as you can see on the slopes.
From the Bishop area to San Diego is not that pretty, unless you like Joshua trees, which were blooming nicely.
Just entering Tecate, and Mexico. Get out your Spanish dictionary, or dig up those seldom used words again! We stopped this time to declare our "new to us" used generator, since our old one died after Hurricane Odile. Ben did it by himself while I guarded the truck and car. The Customs lady didn't speak any English, so she found a Mexican who did. Ben told her all about the new Solar Oven, the new expensive coffee pot, and a few other items. She told him she'd just charge him for the generator, and not for the new items in the truck! We paid $50, and were on our way. While we were parked there, many people walked by and took photos of the 28 Woody and asked questions about it. That car makes great friends for us!
There is an area about 200 miles wide in the northern state of Baja California where Boojum trees (or Cirio trees) grow. Here, and in the Mexican state of Sonora (same latitude) is the only place in the world where these grow (even though Ben has tried for years to get a crop growing.) Funny looking trees, but always great to see.
The Boulder Fields near Catavina...this is where God put all his extra boulders when he was done creating the earth! (That's my story and I'm sticking with it!)
The Woody is still looking good and drawing admirers as we park at Catavina and get a cup of coffee and muffin.
Lake Chapala had lots of water in it this year. We saw a group of about 10 horses wading and splashing in a little pond beside the road. They were so happy and playful! Great to see.
Here's something you don't see in Baja too often... green grass for as far as the eye can see! Amazing.
A cruise ship in Loreto! We didn't know they stopped here, but according to a friend, have been doing so for a long time. She thinks it's the Princess Star line.
You knew I couldn't do a Pic-of-the-Week without a flower, right? This was at the Oasis Hotel in Loreto where we stayed.
Mountains south of Loreto were green, green, green...all the way to the top!
Road crews are improving the road where a major rock fall occured last spring. We waited quite a while to pass, and the crews were working on a Sunday!
The fellow on the front end loader at the top is yelling at his friend below to look at our Woody!
Beautiful and serene Sea of Cortez; north of Loreto.
On the way to Ciudad Insurgentes (heading south west). There was a lot of rain here in the last 24 hours due to Hurricane Simon passing by to the west.
Got some groceries and headed out of La Paz for the last 60 miles to home. Ugh.... some serious looking rain headed our way...or we're headed to it. Either way, were going to get wet! Notice the smoke line in the middle of the picture? That's left over from a lightening strike.
Yes, there are a few sprinkles on the windshield, but I can see our home from here! (Look just to the left and a bit above the traffic sign on the left. Our house is square and pink).
Sitting on our veranda and relaxing after unloading a bunch of our things, we noticed the clouds over the Sea of Cortez to the east. Beautiful!
The "guys" are happy. Sam is in his favorite lap and position at the table, and Ryan has a dog to pet! Oh, happy day!
Now, for those of you planning to visit us this year, the San Jose del Cabo airport will be open for the first time after Hurricane Odile tomorrow, October 8th (that's tomorrow, folks!) If you don't have your tickets yet, book them now! We are looking forward to your visits.
I have posted several more photos in our brand new 2014 October Picasa album. AND, you should really look at this video I took on the road of the CFE trucks (Mexican electric company) ... pretty amazing. CFE trucks. You count the trucks as they go by, and see if you get the same number I did! (Yes, pickups count, too).
Hasta la proxima semana,
Tus amigos en Baja,
Harriet, Ben, Ryan, Sam & Zoey
We are HOME! Hooray! We packed up and left Bend on Tuesday, September 30th, and were back home on Sunday, October 5th. We had several short days, and several really long ones, but managed just fine. The roads were not bad after Hurricane Odile (not sure how they'll be affected after Hurricane Simon goes by about mid-Baja). The road crews are fast about repairing things so trucks can get through to deliver food and gas and other important commodities. The roughest parts and longest waits were where they were doing new road construction and repairs from a rock fall that happened before we left in May! We saw the aftermath of several truck accidents but all in all, it wasn't bad. Here are some travel log photos:
From the driveway of Ben's brother Ken's home near Bend. Loaded down, loaded up...whatever. We're ready to go!
In Oregon, from Highway 31 (La Pine to Lakeview).
The Sierra Nevadas had a sprinkling of fresh snow.
Mono Lake, with a very neat mountain range to the south east. Can anyone tell me the name of that range? My California map didn't say...maybe it's in Nevada.
From the Bishop area to San Diego is not that pretty, unless you like Joshua trees, which were blooming nicely.
Just entering Tecate, and Mexico. Get out your Spanish dictionary, or dig up those seldom used words again! We stopped this time to declare our "new to us" used generator, since our old one died after Hurricane Odile. Ben did it by himself while I guarded the truck and car. The Customs lady didn't speak any English, so she found a Mexican who did. Ben told her all about the new Solar Oven, the new expensive coffee pot, and a few other items. She told him she'd just charge him for the generator, and not for the new items in the truck! We paid $50, and were on our way. While we were parked there, many people walked by and took photos of the 28 Woody and asked questions about it. That car makes great friends for us!
There is an area about 200 miles wide in the northern state of Baja California where Boojum trees (or Cirio trees) grow. Here, and in the Mexican state of Sonora (same latitude) is the only place in the world where these grow (even though Ben has tried for years to get a crop growing.) Funny looking trees, but always great to see.
The Boulder Fields near Catavina...this is where God put all his extra boulders when he was done creating the earth! (That's my story and I'm sticking with it!)
The Woody is still looking good and drawing admirers as we park at Catavina and get a cup of coffee and muffin.
Lake Chapala had lots of water in it this year. We saw a group of about 10 horses wading and splashing in a little pond beside the road. They were so happy and playful! Great to see.
Here's something you don't see in Baja too often... green grass for as far as the eye can see! Amazing.
A cruise ship in Loreto! We didn't know they stopped here, but according to a friend, have been doing so for a long time. She thinks it's the Princess Star line.
You knew I couldn't do a Pic-of-the-Week without a flower, right? This was at the Oasis Hotel in Loreto where we stayed.
Mountains south of Loreto were green, green, green...all the way to the top!
Road crews are improving the road where a major rock fall occured last spring. We waited quite a while to pass, and the crews were working on a Sunday!
Beautiful and serene Sea of Cortez; north of Loreto.
On the way to Ciudad Insurgentes (heading south west). There was a lot of rain here in the last 24 hours due to Hurricane Simon passing by to the west.
Got some groceries and headed out of La Paz for the last 60 miles to home. Ugh.... some serious looking rain headed our way...or we're headed to it. Either way, were going to get wet! Notice the smoke line in the middle of the picture? That's left over from a lightening strike.
Yes, there are a few sprinkles on the windshield, but I can see our home from here! (Look just to the left and a bit above the traffic sign on the left. Our house is square and pink).
Sitting on our veranda and relaxing after unloading a bunch of our things, we noticed the clouds over the Sea of Cortez to the east. Beautiful!
The "guys" are happy. Sam is in his favorite lap and position at the table, and Ryan has a dog to pet! Oh, happy day!
Now, for those of you planning to visit us this year, the San Jose del Cabo airport will be open for the first time after Hurricane Odile tomorrow, October 8th (that's tomorrow, folks!) If you don't have your tickets yet, book them now! We are looking forward to your visits.
I have posted several more photos in our brand new 2014 October Picasa album. AND, you should really look at this video I took on the road of the CFE trucks (Mexican electric company) ... pretty amazing. CFE trucks. You count the trucks as they go by, and see if you get the same number I did! (Yes, pickups count, too).
Hasta la proxima semana,
Tus amigos en Baja,
Harriet, Ben, Ryan, Sam & Zoey
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