The invitation comes mid-day, do we want to drive into Loreto, charter a boat and dine at the legendary La Picazon? Accessible only by sea or five miles down a broken dirt road, La Picazon is a Mexican seafood restaurant located about five miles North of town across from Coronado Island, perched above a rocky, uneasy coast and framed by …
El Corazón – the Exceptional Coffeehouse of Loreto Bay
An exceptional coffeehouse is greater than the sum of its parts. Vibe is a potion, not altogether equal parts talented barista, downtempo music, comfy chairs, provocative art, tasty treats, healthy lunches, clean bathroom, and yes, well-brewed coffee. The exceptional coffeehouse can be a calm respite in a bustling city, a lively gathering in a dusty village, a swarm of friends …
An authentic Cinco de Mayo celebration…
Walking through the historic town of Loreto, Mexico, Tyler and I come across a flier for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. An image of a beautiful woman in traditional mexican dress adorns the sign. As I move closer to get a better look at the details, I spontaneously feel a spiraling sensation moving throughout my body. My feet melting into …
Sunrise…
It’s the morning and I am wide awake. Oh, how I love my morning rest, however I entertain the idea of getting up out of bed earlier today. I listen within as I stretch my body. I move towards the window, to have a better sense of the time. Am I actually up in time to meet the Sun as …
Snorkeling in Baja Mexico
We slide the kayak into the water, careful to shuffle our feet in the sand. The shuffling warns otherwise docile sting rays, who take offense only to being stepped on their back. Jorge laughs, shakes his head in disbelief, as he tells us of the ladies who ignore the signs about sting rays and shuffling, and proceed with their high-kicking …
A snorkeling adventure…in Loreto Bay.
A light wind dances gracefully upon the surface of the sea singing sweet melodies. I listen intently on the winds… Just returning from the cafe with Tyler, I suddenly feel inspired to have myself a little adventure. I gather the snorkeling gear, reef booties and towel, and head out to the ocean. Through the courtyard and out the cobble stoned …
Impressions of Loreto Bay, Mexico
We are in the resort village of Loreto Bay, Mexico, a few miles from the town of Loreto, rather far down the Baja Peninsula on the Sea of Cortez. Reader RS asks: what do you do all day? how’s the weather? what are the highlights?
Photos from Isla Coronados in Baja, Mexico
Yesterday, Tyler and I enjoyed a fun island adventure with our new friends from Vancouver, Canada…We took a boat ride out to Isla Coronados, by way of Loreto, in Baja Mexico…We were greeted by frolicking dolpins, lounging sea lions and crystal clear waters of the Sea of Cortez…How wild to experience the Caribbean in the desert…the landscape is quite remarkable …
A day to celebrate…
Gently beaming through the soft tannish curtains adorning the french doors of our bedroom, the suns luminous rays greet with a warm smile awakening us to a new day. Beside me, Tyler enjoys some extra early morning zzzzz’s, as I stretch my body and breath in the new day. I jump out of bed, with a spring in my step, …
A Day of Gratitude
I’m up early despite sleeping light. Chris and I collaborate online, bringing a client closer to launch. We finish by 9am. He signs off Skype for a while, I grab my car keys. I drive the 4.7 miles into downtown Ojai, reminded by a This American Life podcast about Chinese labor conditions I too often choose to forget. I feel …