Baja Bound 2023 (Part 6)
I spent today exploring Loreto. It was a former provincial and state capital, but now it’s known as a cultural center and tourist destination....
Baja Bound 2023 (Part 5)
Today I experienced both the highest high and the lowest low so far on this trip. First, the highs. I visited Bahía Concepción, known...
Baja Bound 2023 (Part 4)
I made it to Santa Rosalía, a copper mining town located along the Sea of Cortez. This is my first time visiting this body...
Baja Bound 2023 (Part 3)
Today, I made it past the 225-mile gas desert. Midway, and as expected, I had to fill up using my fuel bag and Rotopax....
The San Diego Union-Tribune – The heroism of my friend’s mom is staggering
At the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and West 75th Street, in Los Angeles, time lingers. On July 28, 2017, my friend, Andrew Loera, was...
Baja Bound 2023 (Part 2)
Made it into Cataviña today. It’s deep inside the Sonoran Desert, nearly halfway between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. It’s known...
Baja Bound 2023 (Part 1)
Today, I crossed the border at Tecate. It was an easy border crossing; there was no wait. However, I had to park and obtain...
Exploring Oaxaca (Part 13)
It's our last day in Oaxaca! This morning, we enjoyed breakfast at the mercado. We ordered another hot cocoa and bread, a favorite of...
Exploring Oaxaca (Part 12)
This morning, we rented a car to explore towns just outside of Oaxaca City. I had hoped to get a stick shift, as it's...
Exploring Oaxaca (Part 11)
Today, we did an 18-mile bike ride to Presa Rosita, a reservoir near the small town of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec. This area is quite...