Next stop: La Paz (Baja Sur) in the NW of Mexico. La Paz is the quieter neighbor of Los Cabos which was the next destination. We stayed at the Baja Club Hotel and, given our late arrival, we had arranged to have dinner there.
Our first excursion was to Isla Espiritu Santo to see Sea Lions.
Along the rugged sometimes rocky coast we spotted a few interesting yachts (eg the super-yacht AV, formerly known as Palladium.) and creative architecture.
We also saw Frigate Birds, Brown Pelicans, whales, and yes, Sea Lions. On the return trip we stopped at El Hongo (The Mushroom Rock) a famous natural landmark located at Playa Balandra. (Balandra Beach).
While the others went snorkeling the next day we explored La Paz along with Rosemary. We checked out the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de La Paz and the Regional Museum of Anthropology and History.
A pleasant stroll along water front at sunset led us to an excellent Italian Restaurant Oliva al Mare.
From top left:
- Main altar of the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de La Paz
- A costume blending elements of a Mexican charro outfit—including a fringed jacket and chaps—with a mask featuring both a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) sugar skull design and goat-like horns
- Traditional Mexican ceremonial masks
- View fof the waterfront boardwalk (Malecón)
- The "Mermaid and Dolphins" sculpture created by artist José Kuri Breña and silhouettee in the sunset
- Artwork by artist Luis Covarrubias, titled "Danza del tigre," is dedicated to the deity Tepeyollotli. It depicts the tigre (jaguar) and dancers originating from Guerrero State.
From La Paz it is a short drive (2 hours) to Los Cabos, passing through Todos Santos, where we had to stop to see Hotel California. Was it featured in the song by the Eagles? Maybe.
Alejandra arranged amazing accommodations for us at Club Regina near San Jose del Cabo. Our rooms were right on the water's edge overlooking the cliffs and ocean. On the way, we shopped for breakfasts and snacks at the newly opened two story City Market in San Jose del Cabo.We have a nice City Market in San Miguel. Ours is a best half the size of this one. The store must have enchanted us because between Mark & Rosemary and Bill & Pat (supplemented lightly by others) we were able to provide one lunch in the suite, complete with wine (of course).
While the others went diving (Paul) and snorkeling (Agnes, Alejandra, Betsy, & Mark) we wandered the Regina Club and later (with Rosemary) visited Old Town San Jose del Cabo.
It was Thursday, and time for it's popular Art Walk, so things were busy.
From top left:
- Ceramic piece depicting the demise of Spanish Priests during the 1734 Pericú Revolt, an indigenous uprising driven by resistance to cultural disruption, forced conversion, and the banning of traditional practices like polygamy.
- View from our room at the Club Regina.
- More of the Regina Club.
- We finished the day with dinner at Kitchen with Rosemary. Just outside the restaurant was an interesting photo op.
It was a bit of a challenge to find a nice small restaurant with available space since it was night. of the local art walk. The small and big bites at the Kitchen were excellent.
We had a Harbor Cruise from Cabo San Lucas including a stop at the landmark arch near the harbor entry. As we sailed along the beaches toward San Jose del Cabo, we lounged, chatted and snacked while enjoying the views. Later we caught Alejandra and Betsy at the pool.
That evening we enjoyed a fine meal at the Manta by Enrique Olvera and witnessed a sunset to match.
We spent the next day around the Regina Club. Luckily this gave us that opportunity to use some of the surplus foodstuff we picked up at City Market.
In recognition of Alexandra's fine work pulling this trip together, she was awarded a certificate of merit created and presented by Mark.
We ended the day with a Sunset Cruise complete with the usual drinks, whales and views.
From the Sunset Cruise:
- Mark & Rosemary enjoying the ambiance
- Fruit and drinks for the gang
- One last Whale
- The Sunset over Cabo
- Bill, Alejandra, Paul and Agnes
On Sunday we headed home. But not until after chef Rosemary provided Pat & Bill with a traditional English Breakfast. No extra grocery shopping required. All from our little shopping trip to the mega-City Market. Great breakfast. Thanks Rosemary!
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