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Baja Foodie
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Loreto, Baja California Sur
by Jane Lurie | 02.07.10 | Comments (2)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Loreto, Baja California Sur

I love food. I love eating food prepared by the many culinary wonders who I am fortunate to call friends. I love ordering and eating food at restaurants. On occasion I even love cooking food. This trip we ...

Outdoor Adventure
A hike through the Oasis in Loreto, Baja
by Jane Lurie | 01.26.10 | Comments (1)
A hike through the Oasis in Loreto, Baja

In the years following our purchase of our home in Loreto Bay, in May, 2005, we attended many HomeOwners’ Gatherings. These were so much fun. We met many of our dear friends on those trips. One of our ...

Loreto Live Blog
Under the Baja Sun: January comes to an end
by Al Graichen | 01.25.10 | Comments (2)
Under the Baja Sun: January comes to an end

It’s hard to believe that many of us celebrated the new year at our house and many more at La Mision and other venues in Loreto only 3 short weeks ago. The year is already going by ...

Loreto Baja California Sur
Another week in the Sun, Sand and Wind
by Al Graichen | 01.15.10 | Comments (1)
Another week in the Sun, Sand and Wind

It’s difficult to believe I’ve been in Loreto for a month already. Its not so difficult for Tanni as she has to go home this weekend while I get another month to enjoy chasing contractors that are ...

Loreto Live Blog
Loreto Estuary surprise
by Al Graichen | 12.30.09 | Comments (2)
Loreto Estuary surprise

Many of the “kids” in for Christmas were seen off at the Loreto airport yesterday afternoon. As both Vista del Mar and Del Borracho were closed, the Porto Bella restaurant at the airport looked ...

All Things Baja
TCC Party success and a new road in Loreto, Baja
by Al Graichen | 12.20.09 | Comment
TCC Party success and a new road in Loreto, Baja

The TCC Holiday Party was a resounding success. Cullen’s Sushi & Tacos de Puerco Asada were simply incredible and Bill’s Borracho Margaritas were just that; far better to be sipped not slurped. A great time ...

Weekend in Loreto
A Loreto Bay update, and potential “deal”
by Al Graichen | 12.19.09 | Comment
A Loreto Bay update, and potential “deal”

Saturday morning, the sun is bright and the sky is clear. It looks like another great day is in store. The morning would have been wonderful except for the racket ...

Hola Casa de Suenos
The last day of our drive to Loreto
by Jane Lurie | 12.18.09 | Comments (1)
The last day of our drive to Loreto

We were expecting to drive 5 hours when we left San Ignacio heading for Loreto. Instead we were here in 3 hr 45 minutes.

We passed by Santa Rosalia and Mulege, two towns that had been severely ...

All Things Loreto
The Magical Mr. Mistoffelees goes to Baja
by Al Graichen | 12.18.09 | Comment

The sun was up and bright this morning, but by 9:00 you could see the clouds coming in and the wind beginning to kick up. The temperature did get into the high 70’s but the wind tended ...

Loreto Adventure: Day 3
Ignacio Springs Bed and Breakfast in San Ignacio
by Jane Lurie | 12.17.09 | Comment
Ignacio Springs Bed and Breakfast in San Ignacio

On day 3 of our drive from Oakland to Loreto we drove 10 hours from Ensenada to San Ignacio.

Our only stop, except for gas, was in El Rosario where we shared delicious huevos rancheros at Mama Espinoza’s.

San Ignacio ...

Life in a Baja Town
First impressions on a Loreto winter day
by Al Graichen | 12.16.09 | Comment

Whew, day one of 60 or so in Loreto. It’s good to be back, but I’m still getting used to the changes we’ve made to the Holiday Season. The day started great; about 68 in ...

Loreto Live TV Preview
Gone in 60 Seconds: A Loreto, Baja adventure
by Chris Wright | 11.20.09 | Comment

7 days. In 60 seconds.

Desert Gadget Report
Motorola Droid goes Baja
by Clinton Stark | 11.16.09 | Comments (5)
Motorola Droid goes Baja

How does the new Motorola Droid phone fare in the rugged terrain of the hot, humid Baja desert?

Well, aside from the absence of any Verizon service, remarkably well. And much to other’s concern, sans protector or case.

The wi-fi ...