Baja Bound (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 (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 (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 (Part 3)
Today I made it past the 225-mile gas desert. Midway through, just as expected, I had to pull over and refill using my fuel...
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 (Part 2)
I made it into Cataviña today. It sits deep in the Sonoran Desert, almost halfway between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez....
Baja Bound (Part 1)
Today I crossed the border at Tecate. The process was easy, with no wait at all, though I did have to park and walk...
December 2, 2022
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...
December 1, 2022
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...
November 30, 2022
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...