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It was the first of two hurricanes to hit La Paz in the 2003 season. Unfortunately,
it was only a pre-amble to the destruction that was to come three weeks
later. See extensive photo coverage of the La Paz area.
The second and more powerful or at least destructive hurricane of the
2003 season was Marty. See the damage done to la Paz and the Marine community
there.
Da Giorgio’s
get a face-lift. Nine months after acquiring a new chef the Da Giorgio’s
restaurant overlooking the Monuments surf break and a view of the arch
is getting a face-lift.
July, 27, 2005 - Painting with a broad brush the Bush
administration extended the travel warning for Mexico another 90 days
based on allegedly connected to drug violence in the border cities. Will
this effect Baja tourism?
Readers have already begun to ask us "When is Carnaval this year?" Find out it's not misspelled and what to expect
from Carnaval La Paz
JoAnn Hyslop provides
these stories from the East Capers that provide the local flavor that so
many know and love.
Local Tom Ireton recently held an exhibition of his
works at the new Marina CostaBaja in La Paz. He has taken a lifetime
hobby and digitized it.
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Psychic Hurricane destruction by "Hurricane Rich". Is
fact stranger than fiction or has Rich simply spent too much time drinking
warm cervesa in the sun? Read our interview, an exclusive in the BajaInsider!
Mexican towns
wake up slow on Summer Sundays. Downshift and take time to smell the roses
(or the sizzling bacon) and enjoy how much there is to "see" when
absolutely nothing is happening.
1/26 the US
State Department issued a Public Announcement regarding the safety of
Americans traveling in Mexico - What are the facts?
A great turn out was enjoyed by Loreto Fest organizers and
a good time was had by one of the largest cruising crowds to show up in
years.
The downtown La Paz department store was gutted by fire. The downtown
landmark goes back to the roots of the city and was founded in 1860
World famous marine artist Wyland made
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Read about last
years' Loreto Fest and what is in the works for the 10th anniversary event
in the spring of 2006
We received an email from one of our concerned subscribers
requesting involvement from our readers. This is a sensitive issue here
in Baja, as so many eek out a living from the diminishing resources here
in the Sea.
Jim Dillon has sent us this fish tail. The facts are in
and this one didn't get away. See the stats and read about this record
dorado caught on his charter.
With all the late summer rains the desert in Baja Sur
is unlike anything seen for decades. The arroyos are flowing and the cattle
and horses are getting fat.
A popular time for vacations in Baja. The weather is nice
and many students return home for spring break to be with their families.
The 8th Annual Meeting of the Grupo Tortuguero will be
held from January 27-29, 2006 in Loreto. Come learn what is being done
to save the Sea's Turtles.
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Co-publisher
James Glover takes a look at the upcoming Holiday Season in Baja. With
more Mexico bound travelers headed for Baja this season what will it mean
for travelers.
A Poem by Will Pirone
It was all
over by 10AM, seven months ago. Marina de La Paz was devastated by a hurricane
Marty. Now, the large portion of the work has been completed. Take a look
at the new marina and what is in store for next season.
You hear
Jingle Bells on the radio in Spanish and Costco now imports Christmas
Trees. But we celebrate the holidays a bit differently here in Baja.
The Poinsettia
is associated with Christmas in Baja as well as the States. What is the
background of the flower and it's connection to Baja
Called the richest fishing tournament in the world the
renowned Bisbee is just a little more than a month away. Soon the big
boats will start arriving
We look at the record for Cabo vs. some of those other
wacky places where kids cut loose.
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Co-Publisher Tom Zyber writes about the weather, tourism,
Hurricane Katrina, construction in Baja and looking at Baja from a different
perspective.
While a Boojum may sound like a Dr. Seuss character. It
is actually a very strange looking plant found almost exclusively in Baja
California peninsula.
Actually, it is Days of the Dead in Mexico. No walking
zombies though, it's time to reflect and remember those who have passed
before.
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Coming February 4-11 the art festival is a Baja Sur
event not to be missed. Howard Eckman brings us the details of this
upcoming event
When another taco just won't
do, La Pazta which is appropriately located in La Paz, on Allende just
off the Malecon is undisputedly one of our finest restaurants in Baja
Sur.
Here is "A
Tale of Paradise Found" Restaurant and Bar in La Paz. Paradise that
closed it's doors this week after five years of serving travellers.
Environmental
concerns in Mexico City announced 2/1/05 a record number of Gray Whales
are expected in the waters of Baja this year
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