Tag Archives: boondocking

A Rush to Texas

Posted on Monday, 2024-May-6th by ralph

I was  back in the United States, camped in the same area where we had started out our adventure six weeks previously. I was planning my route east to Dallas as four days travel, with one day rest thrown in … Continue reading →

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So how was Baja?

Posted on Thursday, 2024-May-2nd by ralph

Before I get into my travels east to Texas, I thought I’d discuss what I think of Baja after having been there for six weeks. It’s definitely not enough time for me to be an expert on the area by … Continue reading →

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Last visit then adios, speedily north I go

Posted on Sunday, 2024-Apr-14th by ralph

We were headed north, which seemed weird. There had been no obvious destination where we went ‘we have arrived, time to turn around’. We were just heading north because we had not felt like heading further south this time. But … Continue reading →

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Beer for the long trip north

Posted on Monday, 2024-Apr-8th by ralph

Leaving our Mulege ocean spot, we had one further stop in mind, only a few minutes drive down the highway from where we were now. So we might as well explore Mulege a bit more before heading to Mulege Brewery, … Continue reading →

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Misdirections and narrow streets at points south

Posted on Wednesday, 2024-Apr-3rd by ralph

We were headed south to Mulege. Our plan was to try a beach spot just west out of town, then hit one Harvest Host spot just a bit further south. That was going to be our furthest south this trip. … Continue reading →

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Deceptive abandoned campground

Posted on Monday, 2024-Mar-25th by ralph

Camping by a lava field had been great, but it was time to find some oceanside camping again. We were headed for Santa Rosalía, a former copper mining town that now is more focused on tourism. My research had told … Continue reading →

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Camping at the foot of a lava flow

Posted on Friday, 2024-Mar-8th by ralph

Our stay at San Ignacio was only a one night thing. The square is way too noisy for a restful sleep. Not to mention, being parked beside the main tourist attraction for more than one night would definitely be pushing … Continue reading →

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Contemplation and separation into Sur Baja

Posted on Sunday, 2024-Mar-3rd by ralph

We had passed into Baja Sur, half way down the Baja peninsula. It had been quite the adventure at the half way mark. We needed some time to chill after all the stress. The plan had been to camp not … Continue reading →

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Breakdowns, king tides and an industrial feel

Posted on Wednesday, 2024-Feb-28th by ralph

Heading out of Bahia de los Angeles, we crossed the spine of Baja again, landing on the Pacific coast at Guerrero Negro. We went from sleepy fishing village to salt mining industrial feel town. It definitely seemed grungy after our … Continue reading →

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Magical small town vibes

Posted on Saturday, 2024-Feb-24th by ralph

We were heading south along highway 5, looking for our next great boondocking spot. The problem was that we had limited time there as a group. I had to be back in Texas of all places by early March. But … Continue reading →

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