[Paddlewise] Family Trip to Baja Mid-March

After all this talk of ice and cold...


              FAMILY TRIP TO BAJA - MID MARCH 1999



    The lure of warm water and scenery has overcome us again and

we are headed for southern Baja in mid-March.  If you and your

kids would like some company and a visit to the Galapagos of

Mexico, Isla Espiritu Santo, bring your folding boats (or rent

hard-shells from Mar y Aventuras (800) 355-7140) and join us.

This is not a commercial trip or organized in any way, just an

invitation to those who might be interested in some pleasant

paddling in a pristine environment.  Meet in La Paz on the 19th

of March and take a power skiff out to Espiritu Santo (12 miles),

or join us later.  Return in a week to be home for the next work

week.  RT flight from LA is about $220 on Aero California.  Mary

and Richard Amador (Mar y Aventuras) will provide local

transport, $150 RT for a skiff load (4 people and gear, boats) to

the island.  Call them at the number above or 011-52-112-30559.

Local accommodations we like: Hotel Lorrimar, FAX 011 52 112

56387, or PHONE 011 52 112 53822.  Cost is $25-30 per night and

right downtown in walking distance of everything.  We plan to

base camp in perhaps two places and explore the many coves, bays

and harbors on the sheltered west side.  Snorkel, bird-watch,

fish, swim with sea lions, great hiking, archaeological sites,

old pirate caves, unique flora and fauna, stunning rock

formations.  Our objective is good food, slow paddling and lots

of pictures and beach fun for adults and kids alike.  We have no

commercial interest in the services recommended here but some

positive previous experience.

    Let us know if you expect to be joining us and we will be on

the lookout.



Happy paddling.



Richard Mitchell

mitchelr_at_ucs.orst.edu

(541) 752-1323
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