Nov 15, 2009 - Trip down to La Paz (last journal entry)

This will be our last journal entry on this website. Upon seeing this we struggled getting the dinghy et al on board and hot footed it the remaining 27nm to La Paz where we secured a marina slip for 2 weeks. ... The first thing Gary did was remove all fluid from the outboard (lots of seawater found), cleaned, polished, rebuilt carburetor, put in new spark plugs, refilled the oil, gear case oil, etc then we kept our fingers crossed, looked to the heavens, and pulled the cord.This will be our last journal entry on this website. Upon seeing this we struggled getting the dinghy et al on board and hot footed it the remaining 27nm to La Paz where we secured a marina slip for 2 weeks. ... The first thing Gary did was remove all fluid from the outboard (lots of seawater found), cleaned, polished, rebuilt carburetor, put in new spark plugs, refilled the oil, gear case oil, etc then we kept our fingers crossed, looked to the heavens, and pulled the cord....

Apr 16, 2009 - La Ventana

After the kayak trip, Jean and I went to a small town further north called Mulege. Jean flew home a couple of days ago, and I made my way to a quiet beach town called La Ventana, south of La Paz, which is where I am now. ... I plan to stay here as long as I can before heading down to Cabo to fly out on Monday.After the kayak trip, Jean and I went to a small town further north called Mulege. Jean flew home a couple of days ago, and I made my way to a quiet beach town called La Ventana, south of La Paz, which is where I am now. ... I plan to stay here as long as I can before heading down to Cabo to fly out on Monday....

Feb 9, 2009 - La Paz

We arrived in La Paz around two yesterday, set up, had a siesta (a tradition worth copying), were fed a great hamburger dinner with all the trimmings, had the "official" group photo taken, and then found the internet. ... WE spent the morning in old La Paz just browsing in the little shops and stores. ... Bought a couple of things, but nothing serious.We arrived in La Paz around two yesterday, set up, had a siesta (a tradition worth copying), were fed a great hamburger dinner with all the trimmings, had the "official" group photo taken, and then found the internet. ... WE spent the morning in old La Paz just browsing in the little shops and stores. ... Bought a couple of things, but nothing serious....

Feb 1, 2009 - Jack and Lib's - in La Paz, S. Baja

We made it to Jack and Lib's yesterday, just in time for happy hour.We made it to Jack and Lib's yesterday, just in time for happy hour....

Dec 14, 2008 - Getting Loaded

Here I sit in Dreamweaver's salon listening to Puff The Magic Dragon, very much looking forward to getting loaded tomorrow.Here I sit in Dreamweaver's salon listening to Puff The Magic Dragon, very much looking forward to getting loaded tomorrow....

Nov 28, 2008 - were still in LaPaz

Dear Family and friends, It is hard to believe that we have been in LaPaz for a whole week already.Dear Family and friends, It is hard to believe that we have been in LaPaz for a whole week already....

Nov 23, 2008 - La Paz - Marina Palmira

In the morning, very early, Cindy said we are moving! With a sad goodbye we left Ballandra heading further down to La Paz choosing to stop in Bahia Falso a bay about 8 miles from La Paz proper. ... The owner allowed us to beach our dinghy while we took the bus into La Paz to have a look around and pick up some needed supplies – bread, milk, eggs, fresh fruit, etc. ... A couple of days later we hitch hiked back into La Paz doing some more walking and sightseeing. ... We are now sitting in La Paz deciding to rent a slip at Marina Palmira for a week. ...

Apr 14, 2008 - fly to La Paz

La Paz is an up and coming town that is only on the radar of the experienced Mexican traveler. ... Perhaps this was why our flight was 3/4 full and we could overhear passengers around us muttering about how happy they were to be going to La Paz rather than nearby Cabo San Lucas. ... We’ve only been to La Paz once before and we spent the day wandering around wondering what there was to do. ...

Mar 2, 2008 - Generation Gap & Goodbye To Los Cerritos

Most of the campers at this spot (Los Cerritos) have been coming to this area for years. Next stop is the Capital City of La Paz. ... We might have stretched our stay just a bit longer but the neighbours who were providing a satellite internet connection left on Friday.Most of the campers at this spot (Los Cerritos) have been coming to this area for years. Next stop is the Capital City of La Paz. ... We might have stretched our stay just a bit longer but the neighbours who were providing a satellite internet connection left on Friday....

Feb 29, 2008 - Details of our 32 Down Easter S/V Summer Rain

S/V Summer Rain 32' Down Easter ● Year: 1977 ● Listing Price: USD $72,000 ● Located in La Paz, B. ... C.S/V Summer Rain 32' Down Easter ● Year: 1977 ● Listing Price: USD $72,000 ● Located in La Paz, B. ... C....

Feb 28, 2008 - Santa Rosalia to Laz Paz and back

After leaving Santa Rosalia, we crossed into Baja California South and finally… hot weather! Again, beautiful twisty highway and many scenic views of the ocean, contrary to the road maps which only show straight highway. We arrived in La Paz and checked into another Lonely Planet recommended motel,again a good choice. ... Although one of our most expensive motel stays at $65, it was well worth the price.After leaving Santa Rosalia, we crossed into Baja California South and finally… hot weather! Again, beautiful twisty highway and many scenic views of the ocean, contrary to the road maps which only show straight highway. We arrived in La Paz and checked into another Lonely Planet recommended motel,again a good choice. ... Although one of our most expensive motel stays at $65, it was well worth the price....

Feb 16, 2008 - Return to La Paz

We had heard that La Paz was celebrating its annual Carnavale and wondered if it was a good idea to stay at the beach near the ferry where we had originally planned. ... When we pulled into Campestre Marantha where we had stayed on our first stop in La Paz, who did we discover at the next campsite, but wonderful Terri and Mike Church. ... How happy we were to see them again and talk with them about our experiences and how much we have enjoyed using their book, our bible for Mexico.We had heard that La Paz was celebrating its annual Carnavale and wondered if it was a good idea to stay at the beach near the ferry where we had originally planned. ... When we pulled into Campestre Marantha where we had stayed on our first stop in La Paz, who did we discover at the next campsite, but wonderful Terri and Mike Church. ... How happy we were to see them again and talk with them about our experiences and how much we have enjoyed using their book, our bible for Mexico....