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Loreto Live Blog
A gourmet feast in Loreto A gourmet feast in Loreto

Several years ago during a wine tasting tour of Tuscany and Umbria we bought an incredible bottle of Amarone. We have saved it over the years for a very special occasion.  When we bought our Casa in Loreto ...

On the Road Again
Return to Loreto
by Jane Lurie | 12.16.09 | Comments (3)
Return to Loreto

We have finally made it back to Loreto after a 6 month absence. We drove down with our Honda CRV packed like a stuff bag, with two folding chairs, a roll of screening material, a rug and a ...

Reality TV in Loreto?
Where is the next “The Amazing Race”? Support Baja California Sur, Mexico
by Loni Kao Stark | 05.29.09 | Comment
Where is the next “The Amazing Race”? Support Baja California Sur, Mexico

Alfredo C. wrote in today and informed us that Discovery Channel’s “The Amazing Race” is heading to Latin America. It seems quite appropriate that the final choice will be selected by a voting race between Argentina, ...

Baja Bogey
First golf club opens in La Paz, Baja California Sur
by Clinton Stark | 05.23.09 | Comment
First golf club opens in La Paz, Baja California Sur

Another golf course opens. This time in La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur. I was slightly surprised to discover that this is the first course in the city. Little Loreto, several hours North, also on the ...

News from Loreto Baja Sur
Del Borracho closes for the summer
by Jane Lurie | 05.16.09 | Comments (3)
Del Borracho closes for the summer

Dreaded words to all Loretanos…it’s Del Borracho’s last day before their summer vacation. This year, their best ever, they said goodbye in style offering a two-for-one Wapo (their signature burger) special.

Everyone came to say goodbye and delight one ...

Water like Glass
May’s Monthly Kayak Moment
by Jane Lurie | 05.08.09 | Comments (3)
May’s Monthly Kayak Moment

Yesterday Sharon and I decided to go out on our kayaks even earlier then usual. We were on the water by 6am. We just paddled straight out past the rock and sat. The water was like glass.

We began ...

StarkSilverCreek
Loreto Dogs Are Pure Love
by Jane Lurie | 05.02.09 | Comments (3)
Loreto Dogs Are Pure Love

We were blessed by the unexpected arrival of a beautiful spirit at our home earlier this week. A 1 1/2 year old dog named Pup has been wandering the streets and fields of Loreto Bay and all of ...

StarkSilverCreek
Baby hummingbirds arrive in Loreto Bay
by Jane Lurie | 04.24.09 | Comments (1)
Baby hummingbirds arrive in Loreto Bay

A baby hummingbird has been in our back courtyard all day. He has been hopping around one of our chairs and flying to our more aromatic plants. Near our home, our neighbor Bruce H. discovered a hummingbird nest ...

StarkSilverCreek
Monthly Kayak Moment
by Jane Lurie | 04.05.09 | Comments (4)

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Here is your monthly reminder about the joys of kayaking on the Sea of Cortez. The birds see us as ...

StarkSilverCreek
The Construction Coach sends off 2008 with great tips on Loreto Bay home warranties
by Loni Kao Stark | 12.18.08 | Comment
The Construction Coach sends off 2008 with great tips on Loreto Bay home warranties

We just got the latest update from The Construction Coach, a construction consulting and inspections company in Loreto, Baja. The owners and operators, Laurie, Chris and Bill are now on their 4th year of living full time in ...

StarkSilverCreek
A day trip out to explore the beaches of Coronado Island in Baja
by Loni Kao Stark | 12.15.08 | Comment
A day trip out to explore the beaches of Coronado Island in Baja

It’s been a rainy day here in San Jose, CA so we thought we would throw some of our Loreto photos up on the big screen. I came across some shots from our day trip out to Coronado ...

StarkSilverCreek
La Mision Hotel, Loreto BCS: Grand opening finally arrives
by Loni Kao Stark | 12.15.08 | Comments (3)

Thanks to John P. who wrote in to let us know that La Mision Hotel finally held its grand opening this past Friday, December 12. It will be interesting to see the finished product when I am down ...

StarkSilverCreek
Baja books in Loreto, Mexico: A visit to El Caballo Blanco brings many little surprises
by Loni Kao Stark | 12.10.08 | Comment
Baja books in Loreto, Mexico: A visit to El Caballo Blanco brings many little surprises

The first time I spotted this shop in downtown Loreto was when it was the target of bright lights from the vehicle I was in.

We had driven down Paseo Hidalgo planning to find good eats at La ...