Friday, June 22, 2001
Got up early today and headed for Todos Santos. What a hot drive that was!
When we entered the town of Cabo San Lucas we made a stop at Missiones Del
Cabo. There was a magnificent view of El Arco, Lover’s Arch.
I got some great photos of balloon's and parasails going past the arch against
the deep blue sea. What a kodak moment that was. Heading into Cabo it was
typical Mexican traffic. Cars zipping in and out and bars and restaurants
galore catering to the sport fishing crowd. This is truly the fisherman’s
paradise. Once on the road to Todas ( short 45 minute drive) we encountered
majestic desert mountain landscapes and gorgeous pacific views. Todos Santos
is an artists community and some of the work was spectacular. One artist,
Jill Logan was especially striking with Gaughin ala Jose Rivera style portraits
and landscapes in breathtaking colors. Very loose painterly style.
We stopped at Playa Los Cerritos and the surf was huge but unridable, sectioning
out with huge currents and undertow. This was some serious surf with a magnificent
view of the coastline with breaks lining up on points as far as the eye could
see on white sand beaches against the Azure Ocean.
On the way back we stopped at several vista points to photograph the magnificent
sea and landscapes. Once back at our hotel the wind had come up and it appears
as though a new swell is on the way. We shall see in the morning, but for
now, it is Margaritaville. Did you know that Tequila is made right here from
the Agave plant? No wonder they are soooo goooooddd.
Saturday, June 23, 2001
Hit the surf at dawn today and rode the short board in 4 - 5 foot glass. Wow!
Best surf yet and not crowded. Most of the set waves were way overhead, with
some in the six and up range. Had a great breakfast and then shot a ton of
photos after the surf subsided at high tide. Went back out on the short board
and wham! Tide was right and life was good. Met an interesting architectural
designer who has been coming here for years and we plan on following him tomorrow
to the East Cape. We hear the waves are good and no people in the water but
it is way out there. We also want to investigate the estuary where underground
springs contribute to a prolific palm forest and wild birds abound of all
sorts. Now that’s our kind of place. We shall see.
Monday, June 25, 2001
Today we set out for the east cape and started in the town of San Jose and
got some cash. After that we ambled through the small town and ventured down
the dirt road towards the cape where we passed the estuary. This was a bit
of a disappointment as we expected to see a wide variety of bird species but
saw none. Apparently you need to venture out on the beach and see it from
there. We will try that tomorrow if the surf is small. The drive out to the
cape was breathtaking with panoramic views of the surf and coastline on scary
cliff overhangs. I thought we were going to go over the edge any second. We
went as far as we could and encountered several cars with mechanical problems
but most of them seemed to be ok and needed no assistance from us. One poor
guy in a dune buggy rail design was just trying his engine over and over to
no avail. Breathing the dust on these roads from the passing cars and intense
heat was a bit much and we took a long siesta when we returned. It seemed
to be well over one hundred degrees today.
Upon our return after the siesta I went back to Zippers and caught a few waves.
The swell seems to be diminishing so tomorrow we shall go back to Todos if
the conditions remain the same.
We ventured down to another beach and saw a blue PT Cruiser! What a site to
see that car out there on the beach! Wish we had pulled over and taken a shot
of that one! Maybe we will see it again.
Tuesday, June 26, 2001
Whoa...do I feel bad this morning. Montezeuma’s revenge has struck pretty
bad. Hope I can pull out of this dulldrum and make it to a pharmacy and get
something for it. Surf looks pretty small this am. Think we will stay by the
pool all day and just take it easy. I am hoping it is just the combination
of foods and drinks last night and not the fearful revenge stuff.
Went into town and saw another PT Cruiser, our third so far. We have seen
a blue, silver and a taupe. The temperature today must be in the 110 degree
range. I thought I was going to faint in the heat checking out the stores
in town. Lots of neat stuff to buy like clothes,ceramics, jewelry, etc.
Wednesday, June 27, 2001
I figure the only thing I had different to drink from Kris was that carrot
juice liquado in Todos Santos. It sure has been a unique experience. Today
I went to a pharmacy and got some Imodium and am beginning to feel better
already. When I went surfing in the am I did not think I was going to make
it to the beach, but I did and after dashing to the room for a little relief,
we got to the pharmacy. The drugs seem to be working now that it is a little
later in the day. Still waiting for the surf to climb up. It has become quite
small but there is hope. A storm is brewing down south and south swells make
this place rock. It may be here Thursday.
This afternoon we had new visitors to the hotel that appeared to look like
the Red Hot Chili Pepper types. They had tattoo's all over and mohawk haircuts
or were bald, except the girls, who wore very small thongs, high heels and
pranced all over the place. They ordered about a dozen margaritas in just
five minutes.