Bienvenidos a Mexico

Although we planned it almost a year ago, the anticipation did not diminish the reality of our Most Excellent Baja Adventure!
Meeting up with Debi and Bruce at the San Jose del Cabo airport, we tied huge bags of kite gear to the roof and headed up to the coast of the Sea of Cortez and the beautiful fishing village, Los Barrilles, where Wayne and Sharon were waiting to install us in the adjoining casa.

Not too shabby!
We were later joined by Frank and Libby, and the activities began...
Highlights, included the release of newly hatched turtles, collected by a local who had started a non-profit and tirelessly collected nest eggs from along the stretch of beach, to protect them from vehicles and beach activities.

The kiteboarders hit the surf as soon as the wind blew (most days), and when they were not kiting, we were relaxing, or eating.   Oh, and Margaritas in the evenings-- delicious!

While we were there, in celebration of Dia del Revolucion, there was a colorful parade.

The children were very serious, although mothers encouraged them to smile from the sidelines.

I presumptuously speak for everyone when I suggest that we all fell in love with this charming fishing village, with the beautiful sunrise beach, and of course getting to know so many of Wayne and Sharon's friends who all had the great adventurous spirit.   Thanks, guys.  It was memorable!