Monday November 7

We are now back in Loreto, BCS. Yesterday we rode from Ensenada to Guerrero Negro. It was long ride but much more enjoyable than the same leg north. It was sunny but cool. We put on everything we had that we had to keep us warm and left Ensenda about 7:30.

I was still concerned about the lack of fuel stops on the leg between El Rosario and Guerrero. When we stopped for breakfast at Mama Espinoza's in El Rosario I filled up and made some calculations. We were getting just over 20k per litre so on a 22 litre tank, the 365k should be no problem. What I discovered is that my fuel gauge reads low. We made it all the way to Guerrero with about 2 1/2 liters left in the tank but the gauge showed empty. Good to know for future situations.

Sorry about the lack of photos. The blog app I was using is to yet iOS5 compatible. Hopefully the update is available soon.

Here is one photo from our informal gas stop on the way north. These spontanious encounters are some of the most interesting events of this type of trip. After filling up we stayed for coffe and a bite to eat before continuing on.

As I write this, I'm sitting on a balcony of a small family run hotel in Loreto. Sipping a beer and waiting for a couple of guys we met in La Paz last year at this time. Bob and Don are friends that ride together. In August they were in British Columbia and now they are heading for Cabo for a few day before heading back north to watch part of the Baja 1000 race. They are about our age, perhaps a little older. Former desert racers and hard core riders that like to put on the miles.


Tomorrow Linda and I are planning to head off early and hopefully catch the ferry to Mazatlan that departs Pichilinque at 6:00 pm tomorrow. It is an overnight 16hr trip so when we get off the ferry we will ride south 150k or so to Playa Noviero. Then on to Sayulita the next day.

We are looking forward to staying in Sayulita for a week or so to rest the saddle sores.

I want to regress a bit... Today we rode along the shore of the Sea of Cortez and along the shore of Bahia de Concepcion, just south of the town of Mulege. We had forgotten what a great area this is. All along the large bay are small bays that accommodate camping. The sea is turquoise, shallow and calm. The bay is dotted with island. Great kayaking, snorkeling and swimming.

We have been taking about getting a RV to leave down here. Although the Baja is not our favourite part of Mexico, Baja California Sur is a great camping and RV location, both on the gulf side and the Pacific side.... Just thinking out loud.

Well... My beer is empty.

Next update from the mainland.

Hope all is OK for you all in Canada

Hasty luego...