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Published: August 22nd 2006
La Ventana fishing village
We had this beach to ourselves, crystal water and the prettiest fish around....FINALLY - we left cozy Canada and headed south to Mexico. The two weeks of travel down the west coast of the States will have to be saved for another trip. Sorry to those along the west coast with whom we deferred our visit for 3months and then another …..year…? Or do I hear you sigh with relief..?
So, on to Mexico. First stop the Baja - that long finger of land jutting off the Pacific Coast (that’s on the left when you look at a map - well, you know, don’t laugh, it might be useful!). Warmly met at the airport by - the heat! - and Alex (a friend of Liam’s Grandma) we bundled into the car and headed, drowsily, back to La Ventana (meaning “the Window”). La Ventana is a small little fishing village in a scooped bay along which gringos and Mexicans live in harmony with the sea. The summer has scorching and stiflingly humid mornings with a lovely cooling warm breeze in the afternoon, while the winter brings gusty cross winds and windsurfers en masse. Frigate birds drift above, cut-out of the flawless sky. Pelicans skim the surface of the water in v-formation. Hungry gull chicks
Tropico de Cancer
We've arrived - knackered, but we are officially in the tropics. squawk at noon on the fishermen's return. Little children, in their day-wear, splash in the shallows.
Alex has made us feel so wonderfully welcome here. Early morning walks along the beach with the dogs followed by a swim. Fresh orange juice and home made bread for breakfast. Boat trips to explore the Island, snorkeling around protected coves, driving up mountains to see a “waterfall” (…..is there REALLY a waterfall Alex? I think it was just an excuse to go off-roading in the Toyota which seemed comfortable at a 25 degree side incline. It was great fun, much more so than finding a waterfall I think). Boogie boarding, which was breathtaking, especially when Liam was hit in the nose by the board. His frantic signaling to me had me worried…but it was for me to get the camera ….so I could take a photograph of him gushing with blood. Hmm, ok, mental note for next time.
So onward to Mexico City. Our time has been so wonderful here. A little piece of paradise the memories of which we will treasure on our trip. Thank you Alex, for your infectious enthusiasm, thank you Alma, for the Spanish lessons, and thank you Gaye,
Quick dip!
Chitty-chitty-bang-bang move aside, this Toyota is not afraid of adventure - and neither is ALEX! despite your absence, we very much felt your presence. You are all wonderful.
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Yo man
Yo liam. Youi are having good times!! I will be in El bolson in patagonia , Argentina from October on.. so If you are around give me a hola. Jah matane.