I love eating in Mexico. The flavours suit my palate. Refried beans with every meal. The tacos are great but then there are the enchiladas, the huevos rancheros, papas, moje ajo with fish, scallops, lobster and all the other critters from the sea that taste great. We found and grilled some oysters and several different types of clams. There is very little fat content in the food we eat and almost no wheat flour, so it is healthier. But the thing I like about eating in Mexico is that the restaurants have great food and I don't have to cook it, nor do I have to do the dishes after....and it is all very inexpensive. Have I mentioned this before? Yup, this is a great place for a tired old cook. :-)
After we eat our main course there is dessert....I mean desert. A ride through the cactus with the sun warming your back..or front, depending on which direction you are facing. I won't mention the horrific winds that have been trying to bowl us over sideways. Well, nothing is ever perfect.
I haven't forgotten that I was going to tell you about my experience with whale watching. Sorry but it will have to wait till next time.
Leaving Ensanada we kept passing this fellow on an Aprilla with a big fishing rod poking up beside his baggage box. Finally we stopped beside him and asked if he was looking for a camping spot and he was. So he followed us to San Quintin. We camped right beside the Pacific Ocean...sand as far as the eye can see.
And who should we find there but the two couples from Petrerro, one of whom we had met there and who had given us some firewood. They are from Port Townsend, just a skip and a hop over the water from where I live. The other couple are from New Brunswick, and could converse in French with Michel. The seven of us decided to meet again in Bahia de Port Angeles the next day. We camped there for 2 days because we were just having too much fun grilling fish, walking the beach, picking oysters and just sitting around telling and listening to good stories.
From Bajia Los Angeles we moved on to San Ignacio where we stayed for night at the Rice and Beans. The next day we did an epic ride (for me) out to San Ignacio Lagoon. It is a lonely spot on the earth and maybe that is why the whales go there to mate and give birth. We had a whale of time there as we actually got in on a whale watching tour. I have never done that before. I will tell you all about it later......
So we packed up our bikes and headed south hoping the air would get warm quickly. We did not bring our electric heated vests and I was beginning to regret it.
We stopped at La Bufadore for a lemonade. One thing I like about Mexico is that although food and drink are inexpensive, they always do it up like you paid more for it. If you ever stop in this place it is a very festive narrow road that reaches out to the water and is full of little shops that sell everything a tourist could want in Mexico as well as some good places to eat seafood.
Not everything is as it seems to be. But..."what goes down in Mexico stays in Mexico" is the saying. Ha ha! You just have to go along with the perpetual party that happens in these Mexican markets. People want to dress you up and maybe....just maybe you will buy some of it.
I prefer a little moonshine on a quiet beach with a good friend. Here's to all of you! :-)
Mexico welcomed us with open arms. Our first day across the border we missed our turn off and ended up taking an involuntary tour around the south end of Tijuana. Interesting but time consuming.
The bougainvillaea are profuse in Mexico and brighten up the stark browns and greys of the dessert. The day was cold and after a few side trips of interest we ended up staying for night in Ensanada. Something I have never done before. There is a nice walkway beside the ocean and we took a long stroll as the sun left the sky.
Everywhere we went we were invited to enjoy a lobster dinner. Unfortunately we had our bellies full of protein bar at the time.
Mike talked to a fisherman who was casting his hook for dinner. Our first day in Mexico ended with a most beautiful evening.
We left Yuma yesterday morning. Our friends made us a huge hot brunch to send us off with full bellies and a feeling that we are loved. Thank you to all our Yuma friends whom I have known for so short a time and yet feel so close to. You made it difficult to roll out of the park.
Scottie wanted to stow away but then we would have had to deal with Helen.
Past all the dunes west of Yuma and on to Petrero where we camped for night before crossing the Mexican border.
I've never seen such huge cones. I couldn't see where they might have dropped from. Does anyone know what kind of tree they come from?
And now on to warmer climes. Will keep you posted as we find internet. Ahh.... I am at home on my motorcycle. HAPPY!
I created this small update when I arrived in Yuma a week ago but I had difficulty with the internet so I was not able to post anything.
I am so glad to be back in Yuma. Every time I come here I wonder why I am living in Canada. Well, I love Canada but I need way more money to live there. THis is what I jsut bought for twenty five dollars.
Think about it. The cheese alone would have been almost $20.
Then there is all the free fruit hanging around.
I thought I had missed the grapefruit but it is still hanging there all juicy and sweet.
Our stay in Yuma was brief and busy. We spent our time preparing for out ride into Mexico. We serviced our bikes and bought the necessary things we needed for our trip, along with our Mexican tourist card and pesos.
We left Yuma yesterday, all our friends standing on the street waving goodbye....sheesh, almost turned around and stayed! LOL
We camped in Petrero for night. It was cold. I will tell you more when I get a chance at another internet service where I can relax. We are on the number 2 highway to Ensanada. Yeehaw!
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