We arrived as the Baja 250 was just about to finish up. Poor timing on our part and we were stuck in a massive traffic jam! UGH!
Seems every time we come down, the San Felipe welcome sign has fresh paint and a new theme. This time it clearly relates to race week.
Looking forward to a ‘World Famous’ Strawberry Margarita at Bar Miramar that would settle us down. They really are good. We like to get one and walk along the Malecon.
But, ALL bars are still shuttered under Covid restrictions. Did I mention it’s race week? That’s gotta hurt.
At least the restaurants serve Margaritas. Although we did avoid the ‘DREADED’ Fish Fillet at Anisetos. But did enjoy an icy cold Margarita.
The Beach House has lost its last 20 yards of beach. The Sea of Cortez is now undercutting the deck. And overflowing the golf course at the Bahia Santa Maria North Nine. Sad but we’ve enjoyed the last 20+ years there and leave with many great memories.
This massive 6x6 RV drove across the golf course for a peaceful night. But the ruts it created left a new challenge for our three-some.
Bobby and Fran at the ruts near the 3rd tee.
The Full Pink ‘Super’ Moon rose under cloudy skies. And it created some very high tides.
These kids were able to sail from the Back-Bay around to the Sea of Cortez and home again.
The high tide flooded the road faster than I could walk! Check out my video, it shows how fast the tide came in.
We brought a 12 pack of Diet Pepsi with us. This entire package added new meaning to the “Pepsi Challenge”. All the cans had the bottom blown out and would not sit upright. I think they must have been caught in the Texas Deep Freeze!
We played a lot of golf when the tide was out. And Fran managed to get in a few nice kayak rides when the tide was in.
Her route took her out to check on the resident pelican population, who are also losing their sandbar.
The NORRA 1000 (National Off-Road Racing Association) passed behind the Beach House. This race originally started with ‘classic’ off-road vehicles. However it now has categories for all racers.
I still like the classic Ford Broncos that a good Shade Tree mechanic might enter.
Our local McNeil Racing is running their 6-door pickup truck.
There were a lot of buggies in different configurations. COPS Racing Team had a couple entries.
There was only one Volkswagen.
And of course more then a few Trophy Trucks, being shadowed by helicopter film crews.
Alas it is time for us to return home. A final sunset over the Peninsular Range toward Sierra San Pedro Matir.
And a final sunrise over the Sea of Cortez.
As we make the climb to cross the border at Tecate, we can see we are leaving the Fun Side of Trump’s Wall. I think it is an ugly scar on the desert landscape.
Oh - forgot to mention the shrimp! Not only did get the best rate of exchange ever! 19.82 pesos to the dollar, we also came home with 4 kilos (8.8 lbs) of shrimp at the best price ever (less than $10/lb.).
I don't know, man, I've seen some pretty freaky fish in the ocean. Maybe they really are "dreaded." LOL... Looks like a fun town. Sad to see the closures and creeping sea levels. Hopefully things improve on all fronts soon.
ReplyDeleteThere are several homes that have been reclaimed by the Sea of Cortez. I'm pretty sure ours will be next, it's sad for sure. But we have to recall all the great times, and we don't go down as often as we used to.
DeleteHate seeing the Scar anywhere along the border.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
It's an eyesore from either side, and cuts through the migration paths of our desert wildlife.
DeleteBummer about loosing the house. Can you rebuild? Hate that damn wall! Great price on shrimp.
ReplyDeleteYes we could rebuild, but we'll let it go and use AirB-n-B for future trips. Yes the shrimp price was about half of what we have paid. And the WALL, it's a lot more than an eyesore! Just the message it carries ...
DeleteShrimp! Oh, I remember that wonderful Mexican shrimp.....drool
ReplyDeleteSorry the sea is reclaiming the beach and what is built on it....you have the right attitude though, you can't fight with the ocean. Enjoy it while you can and then keep those memories.
Next time we get together for Happy Hour we'll make sure shrimp are on the menu!
DeleteWith 3 decades of fond memories visiting San Felipe, we'll continue to return ... alas without our Beach House :(
I always enjoy your visits there.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you do, 'cause we do too! We'll continue to go even after the Beach House falls.
DeleteSounds like an awesome adventure. Sad to read about the impacts of climate change on the geography.
DeleteA "scar" is an outstanding analogy for it. tRump is a scar on our national psyche as well.
Frank, it is indeed a scar not just on the landscape, but as you mention on who/what we are as a nation.
DeleteThanks for following along.
San Felipe looks like a sleepy town. It could also be because of the pandemic restrictions. Love the sunset capture.
ReplyDeleteTypically it's a laid back fishing village. But during a race it can become quite busy. But for sure the pandemic and difficult border crossings have cut deep into tourism.
DeleteIt looks like you had a nice, relaxing trip. Was it easy to pass through the border back into the US
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed a couple great weeks on the beach, we'll miss the place when it's reclaimed by the Sea of Cortez.
DeleteWe cross at Tecate, much more relaxed than the big crossings in Calexico or Otay Mesa. US Customs closes the crossing at 2PM, so it can be a bit of a rush to get there!