In fairness to a place of great natural beauty, I didn't really do justice to the Baja Sur, spending most of my time there on buses, or asleep. Yet, after almost 6 weeks of over-doing it, a wind-down was much needed. Hard work this travelling.A long (18 hour), expensive (1000 peso) and ridiculously cold bus trip took me to the small town of Loreto. The town is super sleepy, except for a scary five or six hours during the day when the cruise ship gets into town. Mucho americanos. Time to hide. Otherwise, I did absolutely nothing for two days, apart from wander aimlessly around the harbour and 17th century mission. But having my own room for the first time in ages was a rare treat - even though it was average at best.
Next stop was La Paz for a couple of nights where at least I saw a few beaches, took a swim and watched the sunset every night. The highlight though was a night watching Mexico vs Honduras in a locals bar, learning - and forgeting - Mexican slang. At least I remember 'chiquita mama'. A classic, not that you see many of them around these parts.
Getting off the Baja required an expensive ferry trip. Still, a few beers and a game of cards later, in the laughable 80's style on-board bar, and I was on the mainland and ready to hit the road.
Future thought to end... in what ways can I keep my Spanish going in Australia?
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