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In the muddy cliffs a few miles South of El Golfo there are petrified sand dollars to be found. Have any of you come across them?

My old 99 F-250 runs great on Mexican diesel but the truck is getting pretty old. New American pickups will only run on "clean burn" diesel. For extended trips in to Mexico this will create a problem. Have any of you solved this issue?

Pretty soon there will be a tax on your dreams! Due to Increased Regulations, Millions of Americans Abroad Forced to Reconsider U.S. Citizenship | The Weekly Standard

I am wistful for: early mornings on the beach drinking Cafe Combate late evenings watching the sun go down with a Pacifico in my hand barbecuing dinner on the beach with the sound of surf keeping me smiling eating street tacos surf fishing riding quads or dirt bikes to El Golfo or Puerto Lobos...

It is the drug given to dogs who have Valley Fever. The prices in Phoenix are very expensive. If you buy this drug in Penasco do you remember what you paid for what size (mg) pill?

I can't help but feel sorry for the Mexican people with regards to the arrest of the American mother on the bus that has made worldwide headlines. At the very, very best the Mexican police made an extremely poor decision to arrest this lady-or anyone for that matter just because a bundle of...

I received this from my Baja friends today: FYI – Mexico land ownership changes. From: Gabriela Ramirez [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: pending legislation impacting foreign ownership of Mexican property Hello all, I would...

This book is a fantastic history of the Aztecs presented in a fictionalized story. Aztec by Gary Jennings:Aztec: Gary Jennings: 9780765317506: Amazon.com: Books

Can someone tell me how a sting ray manages to stab its stinger into the foot of it's unsuspecting victim? I have heard that the ray whips its tail over but smaller rays just don't appear to have the physical size to hit people on the top of the foot, although they obviously do. I was stung out...

I received this information as a tip from a friend, I can't verify the accuracy: Major Change in Mexico Auto Liability Insurance | Mexipreneur

Many years ago I had a savings account at Bancomer that paid very well. Can anyone tell me what the banks are paying for deposit accounts now? Are the banks offering a CD type instrument? If so what are the banks paying? I did very well for about 7 years but got caught in one of the peso...

Interesting technology that I don't truly understand. To be built in San Luis if they they get the financing:

Last night at dinner here in Phoenix a friend and co-worker passed away from a heart attack-very sad for us all and especially for his family. My .02 cents of advice: Keep your weight down as you get older and get your blood-work checked regularly. (I know, nothing you already don't now but...

Hope you all have a peaceful, relaxing and enjoyable day.

Just one last picture of us looking out from the top of Pinacate.

When I was younger about the only beer available in RP was Corona de Barill in the little"grenande" style bottles. Pacifico is now my favorite but I think Negra Modelo is one of the finest beers made anywhere. When at home in Phoenix, if I put a lime in a Pacifico I am instantly transported to...

This giant Ocotillo is on the slopes of Pinacate. We guessed the canes to be about 30' tall. At the base some of the canes were about 10 inches in diameter.

I was pulled over last Sunday just as we entered Sonoyata town from the South and where the speed limit dropped. The officer showed me his radar gun which said I was going 64 kilometers an hour instead of the posted 45 K's an hour. I figured a fine was coming but the officer was very friendly...

We backpacked to the top of Pinacate this weekend. Our intent was to spend the night on top like we had previously done. After a long hike we discovered that the wind was blowing at about 30 miles an hour across the summit . Anything that was loose was instantly gone. We decided to camp below...