{"id":11449,"date":"2022-12-10T19:59:36","date_gmt":"2022-12-11T03:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malimish.com\/blog\/?p=11449"},"modified":"2022-12-10T19:59:36","modified_gmt":"2022-12-11T03:59:36","slug":"gonzaga-bay-baja-california-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malimish.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/10\/gonzaga-bay-baja-california-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Gonzaga Bay, Baja California, Mexico."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hola from Gonzaga Bay! We spent a couple of nights here this time through Baja. The first night here was pretty crowded since we arrived on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. But on Sunday night we were just about all alone here.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52535751547\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52535751547_4137cdf23d_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Most of the original round palapas were destroyed by the last hurricane and they were replaced by smaller but sturdier versions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536509169\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536509169_535d3a9b56_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s nice to be back here. I spent a decent amount of time here as a kid and it&#8217;s nice to add to the memories I already have from here.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536774398\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536774398_f4a69e60ca_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I didn&#8217;t think this spot would be good for the cats because of coyotes but it actually worked out well. There is so much open space in front of the van which is scary for the cats, so they stick close to the van and palapa.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536514774\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536514774_3b61860c19_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The kids spent their time in the sand&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536218701\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536218701_63abee00b9_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and in the sea. A little chilly but still fun.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52535746252\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52535746252_f877f5728a_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whenever there is a chance to cook outside, we try to do just that. The palapa makes it easier as well by blocking the wind so our propane stove stays lit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536768278\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536768278_aaa74bde03_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That means less mess inside our home.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536768203\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536768203_4419d5abd5_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Golden hour shenanigans.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52535757967\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52535757967_6d5a45dd71_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536224661\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536224661_649a0c9b0d_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536514799\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536514799_1da8feb563_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the first night there, we had the cats on leashes due to the number of people and loose dogs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536680224\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536680224_65c949ee10_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536391521\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536391521_9a48b9e7af_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s such a treat to have them loose again. For them and for us.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536213781\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536213781_9e450176ed_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, we squeeze a guitar in our home as well. Plenty of room. Ha.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536226326\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536226326_69b763a955_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Happy kids.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536227441\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536227441_72f072e51e_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536688985\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536688985_0630a8c83e_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And the beautiful Sea of Cortez.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536229931\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536229931_99289fd930_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536935228\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536935228_927830343b_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The avocados we picked from my parents&#8217; tree are finally ripe. Guacamole for dinner!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"52536699579\" alt=\"GonzagaBayBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/farm66.static.flickr.com\/65535\/52536699579_05d4657219_c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here is Dan&#8217;s video from our stay here:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5IFtvrt9-aE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nAnd my Instagram stories too.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VHcTa7O8rqI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading,<br \/>\nMarlene<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hola from Gonzaga Bay! We spent a couple of nights here this time through Baja. The first night here was pretty crowded since we arrived on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. But on Sunday night we were just about all alone here. 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