An unexpected enhancement to the natural beauty of Baja is the people of Baja...chance encounters with individuals that touch and enrich our lives along the way. There exists this simple honesty and humility amongst the locals. A genuine desire to share and connect. Many of the most memorable visits that I have experienced in Baja have been because of the people of Baja.
From the Taco vendor Tony who for the last 28 years has been selling delicious Fish Tacos from his Ballena (Whale) painted truck. Benito a local sculptor that instantly engages you with his gentle smile and twinkling eyes. Carlos the adventure guide who charms with his exaggerated Spanish drawl while simultaneously taking care of each unspoken need. The cocina staff that intuitively notices when you repeatedly look for cinnamon for your coffee and hand it to you without asking. The vendors and artisans who tirelessly create and are more than willing to find something within your budget. The young multicultural couple raising a part Mexican part “Michigan” baby in the kitchen of their thriving Mezcaleria which serves the Pozole that I still crave a year after it’s been consumed.
Each day a new encounter brings about a new awareness of self. A glimpse of inspiration for a simple purposeful life free from the over abundance we’ve become so accustomed to. The people of Baja enjoy a rich history of pioneering and creativity. They graciously welcome us into their world with an openness that resonates long after you return home.
It is truly a place that I feel welcomed, safe and seen.
And one that I will look forward to sharing with you as well.
