Mileage: 74,493

Don Eddie’s Landing San Quintin, Mexico

Our first challenge this morning was to fuel the RV.  We had scoped out a large gas station with diesel fuel yesterday on our way in.  The attendant could not speak any English but she was very kind and patient with us.  We got 66 liters of fuel for 1,346.56 pesos.  This translated to 17.4 gallons for $72.00.  Some stations do not accept credit cards but this one did.  We set off with our tank topped off. 

We passed through our first military checkpoint just south of Ensenada.  One of the officers asked for permission to board.  Between my very poor Spanish and his English we were able to answer all of his questions satisfactorily and we moved along. 

We rode over rolling hills, through vineyards and olive groves, through small villages and through bigger towns.  As we moved further south, the traffic was less and the drive more enjoyable. 

The road was mostly good.  We did have an area of construction and to pass by we had to drive on a dirt and gravel bypass. 

Closer to San Quintin, we passed though miles of farmland with acres of greenhouses and lots of busses loaded with farm workers.  We could see men and women bent over in the fields picking “fresas” or strawberries.  We stopped at a small stand and got a quart of strawberries for 40 pesos or about 2 dollars. 

We settled into a campground along a bay. 

After lunch we took the Jeep across the farm fields and over the dunes to the ocean.  Driving over the crest and arriving at the edge of the cliff above the water was like getting an incredible gift.  It was breathtaking!

Tim found a path down to the beach and we drove along the water and then got out and walked.  It was about 64 degrees and sunny and gorgeous!

On our way out, we spotted a touring cyclist.  We stopped to offer him water.  He was Michael from Canada, pedaling across the desert back to the town where he planned to stay the night at a mission.

There was a restaurant a short distance from our campsite. 

I had shrimp Molina…shrimp in a savory Spanish sauce…so yummy and Tim had shrimp fajitas.  Again, with drinks our dinner was very cheap…$35.00.  We had a mariachi serenade us as we enjoyed our cocktails.  Today was a very nice day!