November 2004
My daughter and I headed south for the Baja 1000. It ran from Ensenada, south from
San Felipe, through Puertecitos and down the peninsula ending in La Paz. There is road work around the Walmart/Sams
Club area in Mexicali.....depending on the time of day it may be less congested to come in the Truck Crossing to avoid the
delays.
We actually were in the race as we dashed toward Puertecitos! We gave way to several quads
and motorcylces....Got to the Cowpatty just in time for a cold one and to watch the first trophy truck come through.
There was a great crowd at the Cowpatty and it was good to visit so many old friends and make acquaintance with some new ones.
Benjamin's daughter Lizbeth celebrated her Quincenera--it was a very windy evening but the party
went on!!!
Sara from the conasupo was in town as were her brothers and sister Xochitl---we had to do a quick
fix on her cut finger so she would be ready for the big party!!!
The new clinic is becoming a reality! Clara has hired a new chef for the restaurant.
Enjoyed a nice breakfast with the Chili Man and Carol, Art and Sara and Panama. We celebrated Carol
and Sara's birthday.....
The road is really rough the last 20 miles or so...I keep hearing that the crews will finish
all the way to Puertecitos this spring but we've been to that dance before.
Visited with Pete and Olivia from Huerfenito while they were in San Diego this fall. Always
great to spend time with them.
We took the baja bug and drove out toward Shell Canyon. The recent rains have moved the
desert around and we couldn't get the larger vehicles through the path to get there.....may have to take a crew out to move
some rocks later on this winter.
Happy Holidays to all and we hope to see you south soon!!!
