In early February 2013, I began a 28-day, 2200 mile (3550km) round-trip from Tecate, CA, to Cabo San Lucas, in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Thirteen of us, comprised of U.S. and Canadian citizens, joined with Dan and Lisa Goy, proprietors of Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tours.
We traveled in our own RVs. During our initial introductory meeting, Lisa provided us with an itinerary of where we would be each day, sights, restaurant opportunities, and approximate distance to be traveled. We would drive an average of two to four hours on scheduled travel days. On non-travel days we extended our stays and camped at the beaches and in the mountains. Dan and Lisa pull their travel trailer with a large van.
Upon arrival at our daily destinations, Dan would unhitch his trailer and we would all be off on mini adventures. He led side trips to see indigenous cave paintings, natural fauna, local sights, and restaurants that he and Lisa have discovered during their years of traveling in Baja. Dan and Lisa also bring with them a two person kayak and stand up paddle board available for all to use. The kayaking was fun, and my first time on the stand up paddle board was fun too, and uneventful until the very end when I took a header into the water. The 28 days passed so quickly, and much too soon, the entire trip had concluded. Our return through Customs to the U.S. came off without a hitch. We all said our goodbyes, with friends and many memories that will last a lifetime.
Though I had previously traveled in Baja, I had never traveled the entire length of the peninsula. Traveling with Baja Amigos made the entire trip simple, easy, and secure.
So, when friends ask me whether I would want to RV again to Alaska, or to Baja, my answer is absolutely, “Baja!”
