November 17, 2008 Pio Poco, CA to Tecate, Mexico
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The final climb into Tecate, MX was a winding, two hour sunbake, ascent of 2,500 vertical ft.

Tecate, Mexico
Finally we are across the border. Friendly people, great food and a real Mexican environment.
November 19th and 20th, 2008, Refugio Camp Ground at La Jolla, Mexico

Beach at La Jolla, Mexico
We decided being camped right on the beach wasn’t such a bad place to be, so we chose to stay another night.
November 23, 2008 Rancho Ybarra Camalu, MX to Zarahembla, MX
We got an early start on the road. We only have a short way to go for today’s destination. We had met Al & Nolo yesterday. They are an American couple who have lived in Mexico for 20 years and own a restauraht on the beach.

Gastons Restaurant

Stacie checking out the local beach
November 25, 2008 San Quintin, MX to El Rosario, MX
There are yucca plants dotting the landscape for miles, a few of them showing bursts of yellow blooms. We only had about 10 miles to go to El Rosario when we came across more road construction. The flaggers at both ends of the construction gave us lots of encouragement.

Cactus everywhere
November 27, 2008 El Progresso, MX to Catavina, MX
Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends and family. We arrived at our destination of Catavina around 11:00 a.m. We found a nice place to stay at Santa Ynez Rancho and spent the rest of the day hiking.

Baja is renowned for it boulders and cactus
November 29th , 2008 Punta Prieta, MX to Santa Rosalallita, MX Total so far 2364 miles (3804km).
We decided to take a detour to the beach community of Santa Rosalallita and ended up on one of the most beautiful beaches we have seen so far on the baja. We found a leveled off area on the hillside above the beach, set up camp, dipped in the ocean and hunted for clams and muscles. Life is good!
November 30, 2008 Santa Rosalallita, MX
Day off from riding. Instead we spent the day leisurely enjoying the area. We were up before sunrise and were rewarded with a spectacular sunrise.