Have you every been somewhere so beautiful you had to pinch yourself to make sure you weren´t dreaming. I have had several of those moments lately.
There is something about turquoise water that makes a scene so unreal. We stayed on a beach about 4 meters from the water at a cost of around about 2 USD. We were coraled by mexican families celebrating Semana Santa. The smell of sea salt mixed with fresh winds and food in the air were complimented by rancheros, nortenos and quebraditas playing from all sides of the playa. Latinos have a spirit for life that is so bold. If we feel happy we dance with everything we´ve got. If we want to cheer its at the top of our lungs. We love with mind body and soul. It was delightful to be surrounded by others who feel and act the same way.
Oki and I set out in the afternoon on a snorkeling excursion. We swam through shallow water and climbed over an island on hot rocks testing our bear crawling abilities. The sun baked us but we knew ther was more of that turquoise water on the other side. When we finally made it we let ourselves float in relief like amphibians. Beneath us another world was wide awake. We saw several different kinds of fish. Oki saw a big sting ray. I was stung by something I never saw cross my path. Snorkeling has to be one of my favourites things in the world. Fausto had set out on kayak at the same time we left shore and as if we had set an appointment there he was. We all traded snorleking swimming and climbing up on the kayak in some of the most beautiful landscapes Baja Californa Sur has to offer.
Today we are in Loreto, BCS. It has a population of 15,000 right on the coast with a lovely promenade where you can fish or just watch the water with a cup of coffee. We are staying in an RV park with other Alaskans can you believe it! Tomorrow we will continue to head south and stop off for another rest day before we start the 200 mile treck through desert again to La Paz.
On another note. The Que Hubo tour is feeling an economic pinch. We are not sure that we will be able to make it all the way to Colombia due to the cost of living. We save as much as possible by buying groceries and camping for free. Our new strategy is to use couch surfing more often and spend less on food although the latter is difficult when we burn so many calories a day. We need your help. There are a few things you can do.
contribute 10.00USD or more to keep us going by clicking on Contribute on the main site
email us with ideas about finding work abroad in La Paz, Los Cabos, or Puerto Vallarta MX if you have experience
let us know if you know of any woofing opportunities in Mexico
organise a place to stay with any one you know in Mexico or Central America
Thank you to those of you who have already contributed. You are keeping us going. We have invested all we have into this adventure and it is paying off in many ways. Both Oki and I have decided to self publish books. Mine will be The Ladies Guide To Bike Touring, with tricks and hints of exactly how to travel affordably and comfortably. I will let Oscar tell you about his in the future.We are growing in many ways and look forward to telling stories, sharing fotos and ideas with you.
Until next time. Over and Out.
Click here for fotos http://www.flickr.com/photos/37864853@N00/
Recent Photos
Loreto, Baja California Sur
Have you every been somewhere so beautiful you had to pinch yourself to make sure you weren´t dreaming. I have had several of those moments lately.
There is something about turquoise water that makes a scene so unreal. We stayed on a beach about 4 meters from the water at a cost of around about 2 USD. We were coraled by mexican families celebrating Semana Santa. The smell of sea salt mixed with fresh winds and food in the air were complimented by rancheros, nortenos and quebraditas playing from all sides of the playa. Latinos have a spirit for life that is so bold. If we feel happy we dance with everything we´ve got. If we want to cheer its at the top of our lungs. We love with mind body and soul. It was delightful to be surrounded by others who feel and act the same way.
Oki and I set out in the afternoon on a snorkeling excursion. We swam through shallow water and climbed over an island on hot rocks testing our bear crawling abilities. The sun baked us but we knew ther was more of that turquoise water on the other side. When we finally made it we let ourselves float in relief like amphibians. Beneath us another world was wide awake. We saw several different kinds of fish. Oki saw a big sting ray. I was stung by something I never saw cross my path. Snorkeling has to be one of my favourites things in the world. Fausto had set out on kayak at the same time we left shore and as if we had set an appointment there he was. We all traded snorleking swimming and climbing up on the kayak in some of the most beautiful landscapes Baja Californa Sur has to offer.
Today we are in Loreto, BCS. It has a population of 15,000 right on the coast with a lovely promenade where you can fish or just watch the water with a cup of coffee. We are staying in an RV park with other Alaskans can you believe it! Tomorrow we will continue to head south and stop off for another rest day before we start the 200 mile treck through desert again to La Paz.
On another note. The Que Hubo tour is feeling an economic pinch. We are not sure that we will be able to make it all the way to Colombia due to the cost of living. We save as much as possible by buying groceries and camping for free. Our new strategy is to use couch surfing more often and spend less on food although the latter is difficult when we burn so many calories a day. We need your help. There are a few things you can do.
Thank you to those of you who have already contributed. You are keeping us going. We have invested all we have into this adventure and it is paying off in many ways. Both Oki and I have decided to self publish books. Mine will be The Ladies Guide To Bike Touring, with tricks and hints of exactly how to travel affordably and comfortably. I will let Oscar tell you about his in the future.We are growing in many ways and look forward to telling stories, sharing fotos and ideas with you.
Until next time. Over and Out.
Click here for fotos http://www.flickr.com/photos/37864853@N00/