First stop Bahia Kino Bay

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We crossed at Nogales it took about one hour to aquire the paper work to cross the boarder. quick check by border guard cut short by Meshia. We stopped at Nogales on Mexico side and met Anna and Edgar who were very helpful in directions and wonderful advice to help us by pass Hermisillo center and find large grocery and fuel stop. On to Bahia KIno Bay we arrived at around 3 or 4 pm and land in the best spot in the park at Islandia RV Park in old Kino Bay. With open view of the Sea of Cortez, Alcatraz Island and awsome sunsets.
Started out with staying for a night then a week now almost two weeks later it's starting to get cold enough at night to make us think about going father south.
Have met some wonderful people and are adjusting to RV camping quite well. The RV park is the only one in old Kino Bay and is right in the heart of a operating fishing village. The boat ramp is right beside our site , so we are able to watch the local fisherman come on go . The antics of how they launch their Pangas (boats ) keep us entertained for hours.
The fresh seafood is delivered daily to our site in the back of their trucks, just hours after they come back from fishing.
We love walking around the back streets of old Kino ,meeting the people that give this small town life . They live there lives in simple ways , but they have so much more than most of us with their apprecation for the basics.The small grocery stores are on every corner,they carry everything from water to fresh meat.
The food venders are plentiful, they serve a diverse selection of colorful choices. Pretty much anything you could imagine you will find.
We went for lunch in the plaza yesterday day had half a mesquite bbq chichen with fresh corn tortilla ,salsa and condiments for a wopping $3.50 for both of us,finger licking good.

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Photos

Pirates of Kino Bay
Local kids taking Kayak lessons in our Kayak at Kino Bay

Pelicans KIno Bay
Pelicans gather at the boat launch at Kino bay to wait for fisherman to clean their fish.

Sunset at Kino Bay
Best in 20 years according to the locals

Kino Back streets
Some of the simplest, clean homes in Old Kino

Sea side home
a look at some of the unique homes in old Kino Bay.

Corner Store Kino
The grocery stores were as colourful inside as out.

Jeff and Meisha on the beach
Jeff and our three year old Blue Healer cross on the beach on the Sea of Cortez.

Pam on Kino beach
The boat ramp bedind me is how the local fisherman launch their Panaga's.It's very roughly built and entertaining to watch them.

Home Sweet Home
Islandia RV park in old Kino Bay

Comments

[Ronda]

Great Job
I really appreciate your travel blog...it will help to appreciate where you are and what you three are up to...keep up the great job...Love yous

[Mom]

wow
what a great way to document your adventure.....really look forward to next chapter

[L&C]

as we hit our first cold snap ... we r jealous But very happy for you HUGS !!

[Mrs. T.]

So how cold did you say the nights were going to be? In Cowtown it is supposed to hit -35 this weekend. Head south baby, way south and send pics so we can dream of your reality. Love you guys, stay safe and have a fab time.

[jim brown]

kino bay
wife and I are thinking of retireing in kino, what are your thoughts, can you get a prescription filled, how mcuh do you pay for the fresh fish. Loved you comments Jim and Sue Brown

[Gerardo Robles]

hello, guys.... just to thank you for visiting our city Hermosillo and the town of Kino Bay... i liked very much your travelblog.... makes me feel proud of our beaches and the people that lives in there... thanks again and i hope you can visit us soon... Gerardo R. Hermosillo, México.