Cycling on Highway 3 to the Guadalupe Valley
Cycling on Highway 3 to the Guadalupe Valley
David on the road to the Guadalupe Valley
Wonderful Highway 3 between Tecate and Ensenada
David on the road to the Guadalupe Valley
On the road to the Guadalupe Valley
There were lots of big trucks on the road to the Guadalupe Valley
On the road to the Guadalupe Valley
Views on the road to the Guadalupe Valley
Beautiful scenery on the road to the Guadalupe Valley
Views on the road to the Guadalupe Valley
On top of one of the many hills on the road to the Guadalupe Valley
Jo on the road to the Guadalupe Valley
Jo on the road to the Guadalupe Valley
Our first, much needed, coke stop on the road to the Guadalupe Valley
On the road to the Guadalupe Valley
On the road to the Guadalupe Valley
Jo riding the downhill into the Guadalupe Valle
Jo riding the downhill into the Guadalupe Valley
“Welcome to the Wine Route!” Yeah … we finally made it to the Guadalupe Valley
Jo cycling through the Guadalupe Valley
One of the many wineries in the Guadalupe Valley
“L.A Cetto”, Mexico’s largest wine producer
Hotel Endemico, Guadalupe Valley. The cabins at this flashy hotel looked amazing … but weren’t quite in our budget!
Hotel Endemico, Guadalupe Valley. The cabins at this flashy hotel looked amazing … but weren’t quite in our budget!
Celebrating my birthday with cerveza (beer) and chocolate! The perfect end to a great day of riding!
Guadalupe Valley wine region
Our beautiful room at the Posada Inn, Guadalupe Valley
Enjoying some sangria at Restaurant Los Naranjos, Guadalupe Valley
Enjoying some sangria at Restaurant Los Naranjos, Guadalupe Valley
Our first Mexican Christmas Tree! Restaurant Los Naranjos, Guadalupe Valley
The lovely Restaurant Los Naranjos, Guadalupe Valley
Breakfast at Restaurant Los Naranjos, Guadalupe Valley
Breakfast at Restaurant Los Naranjos, Guadalupe Valley
Sunset at the Posada Inn, Guadalupe Valley
Sunset at the Posada Inn, Guadalupe Valley
Posada Inn, Rancho Maria Teresa, Guadalupe Valley
The swimming pool at the Posada Inn, Rancho Maria Teresa, Guadalupe Valle
Posada Inn, Rancho Maria Teresa, Guadalupe Valley
Posada Inn, Rancho Maria Teresa, Guadalupe Valley
A wall of wine! Liceaga Winery, Guadalupe Valley
Wine tasting at Liceaga Winery, Guadalupe Valley
Wine tasting at Liceaga Winery, Guadalupe Valley
Wine tasting at Liceaga Winery, Guadalupe Valley
Wine tasting at Liceaga Winery, Guadalupe Valley
Wine tasting at Liceaga Winery, Guadalupe Valley
On the road to Ensenada … mostly downhill from the Guadalupe Valley!
Coming into Ensenada, we enjoyed beautiful coastal views
Coming into Ensenada, we enjoyed beautiful coastal views
Coming into Ensenada, we enjoyed beautiful coastal views
Cycling into Ensenada
Cycling into Ensenada
David cycling into Ensenada
Lunch at El Parian, Ensenada
Lunch at El Parian, Ensenada
Lunch at El Parian, Ensenada
Lunch at El Parian, Ensenada
Chillies … clearly a favourite in Mexico!
Beaches on our way out of Ensenada
Beaches on our way out of Ensenada
On the road to Sán Vicénté
On the road to Sán Vicénté
Second breakfast on the road to Sán Vicénté
We had one steady climb on the road to Sán Vicénté
We had one steady climb on the road to Sán Vicénté
Beautiful views on the road to Sán Vicénté
Beautiful views on the road to Sán Vicénté
Beautiful views on the road to Sán Vicénté
David on top of the significant climb on the road to Sán Vicénté
On the road to Sán Vicénté
Dusty little Sán Vicénté
Dusty little Sán Vicénté
Our motel in Sán Vicénté
On the road to San Quintin
On the road to San Quintin
Yum! Tacos Los Poblanos in San Quintin. Some of the best tacos we have had in Mexico!
Battling the rain and mud for tacos!
Yum! Tacos Los Poblanos in San Quintin. Some of the best tacos we have had in Mexico!
Tacos Los Poblanos in San Quintin
Tacos Los Poblanos in San Quintin
Beautiful views on the road to El Rosario
Beautiful views on the road to El Rosario
Coastal views on the road to El Rosario
Jo on the road to El Rosario
Jo struggling up the hills on the road to El Rosario!
Coastal views on the road to El Rosario
Yeah! Tailwind!
On the road to El Rosario
Coastal views on the road to El Rosario
On the road to El Rosario
On the road to El Rosario
On the road to El Rosario
On the road to El Rosario
Climbing on the way to El Rosario
Climbing on the way to El Rosario
Beautiful views on the way to El Rosario
Lunch at “Mama Espinoza’s”, El Rosario
Fish tacos at “Mama Espinoza’s”, El Rosario
Sampling Mama Espinoza’s famous “Lobster Burritos”! Yummy!!!
Lobster Burritos!
Cycling out of El Rosario towards the Central Desert
Cycling out of El Rosario towards the Central Desert
Desert scenery on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Jo cycling up one of the many hills in the Central Desert
Jo cycling up one of the many hills in the Central Desert
Jo cycling up one of the many hills in the Central Desert
Desert scenery on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
David making it to the top of one of the hills on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Desert scenery on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
David on top of one of the hills on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Views of cacti on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Views of cacti on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Views of cacti on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Views of cacti on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Views from Highway 1 on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Views from Highway 1 on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Views of cacti on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Views of cacti on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Views of cacti on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Views of cacti on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Lunch stop on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Lunch stop on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Lunch stop on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Road side memorial to “Hector” on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Road side memorial to “Hector” on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Sharing Highway 1 with some big trucks …
Possibly the remains of a former mission near Santa Cecilia on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Our first night of wild camping in the Central Desert
David trying out the new cooking fuel
Sunset on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Sunset on Day 1 of our Central Desert crossing
Roadside memorials on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Views from Highway 1 on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Views from Highway 1 on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Views from Highway 1 on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
David riding along Highway 1 on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Jo riding along Highway 1 on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Views of cacti on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
The Central Desert is full of different species of cacti. Here is a cholla cactus in bloom.
Close up of the cholla cactus in the Central Desert
David had fun decorating this cholla cacti after lunch!
These bushes are very spiky! We had to be careful around them when looking for campsites in the desert
More cacti on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
More cacti on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
The distinctive cardon cactus – we loved these!
David and our bikes on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Jo cycling through the Cataviña Boulder Field on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
David at a popular roadside shrine to the Lady of Guadalupe (Senora de Guadalupe)
Rock painting of the Lady of Guadalupe (Senora de Guadalupe)
David at a popular roadside shrine to the Lady of Guadalupe (Senora de Guadalupe)
Popular roadside shrine to the Lady of Guadalupe (Senora de Guadalupe)
David cycling away from the roadside shrine to the Lady of Guadalupe (Senora de Guadalupe)
David cycling through the Cataviña Boulder Field on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
More shrines to the Lady of Guadalupe (Senora de Guadalupe)
David and the Cataviña Boulder Field on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
David and the Cataviña Boulder Field on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
David and the Cataviña Boulder Field on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
David and the Cataviña Boulder Field on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Highway 1 through the Cataviña Boulder Field on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
The Cataviña Boulder Field on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
The Cataviña Boulder Field on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Dry river bed near the Cataviña Boulder Field on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Dry river bed with palm trees near the Cataviña Boulder Field on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Coyote roadkill ….
The little town of Catavina where we stopped for supplies on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
The shop where we stocked up on water, chocolate, ice-cream … the essentials!
Catavina has gas …
This little dog decided that my shadow was a good place for a rest! Catavina
The little town of Catavina where we stopped for supplies on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Beautiful desert views on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Beautiful desert views on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
David on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
David on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
David on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
David on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
On the afternoon of Day 2, the sun was surrounded by a circle … strange, but beautiful
Jo on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Jo on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
We didn’t expect to find a lake in the Central Desert!
We didn’t expect to find a lake in the Central Desert!
On our way to Láguná Chapá on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Our campsite near Láguná Chapá on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Views from our campsite near Láguná Chapá on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Our campsite near near Láguná Chapá on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Sunset on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
Sunset on Day 2 of our Central Desert crossing
We woke up to this view from our tent!
Views from our campsite near Láguná Chapá on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Views from our campsite near Láguná Chapá on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Views from our campsite near Láguná Chapá on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
David pushing his bike back to Highway 1 after a night of wild camping in the Central Desert
The morning of Day 3 in the Central Desert … ready to leave by 8am
Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing started with a fun downhill!
Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing started with a fun downhill!
Beautiful desert views on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Beautiful desert views on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Lovely roadside shrine seen on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Desert views on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Desert views on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Desert views on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Second breakfast on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Lunch stop on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
David on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
More roadside memorials seen on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
More roadside memorials seen on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
David on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
On the road to Rosarito on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
On the road to Rosarito on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
On the road to Rosarito on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
On the road to Rosarito on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
On the road to Rosarito on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Our campsite near Rosarito on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Our campsite near Rosarito on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Views from our campsite near Rosarito on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Our campsite near Rosarito on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
David cooking dinner on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
Sunset from our campsite on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing
A quick stop in Rosarito meant we had beer with our dinner on Day 3 of our Central Desert crossing!
Our tent by night!
More roadkill ….
Our mirrors are super handy on Highway 1, where we often didn’t have a good shoulder
Views of colourful houses near Guerrero Negro
Cycling into Guerrero Negro
The jetty at the Laguna Ojo de Liebre, where we boarded the boat for our whale watching tour
Our little boat for our whale watching tour!
David, dressed and ready for our whale watching tour!
Laguna Ojo de Liebre, near Guerrero Negro
The back of a grey whale near Guerrero Negro
Tail of a beautiful grey whale near Guerrero Negro
Tail of a beautiful grey whale near Guerrero Negro
A grey whale surfacing near Guerrero Negro
A grey whale surfacing near Guerrero Negro
Tail of a beautiful grey whale near Guerrero Negro
Jo, Katarina (from Italy) and our boat captain!
Friendly sea lion colony near Guerrero Negro
Friendly sea lion colony near Guerrero Negro
Friendly sea lion colony near Guerrero Negro
Osprey nest near Guerrero Negro
Osprey taking flight near Guerrero Negro
Remains of a grey whale, at the Laguna Ojo de Liebre near Guerrero Negro
Huge salt factory near Guerrero Negro
Huge salt factory near Guerrero Negro
After our whale watching tour we enjoyed an awesome tail wind which blew us to Vizcaino!
More yummy tacos, Vizcaino
More yummy tacos, Vizcaino
On the road to San Ignacio
On the road to San Ignacio
David hates beans … he was not excited to see this sign!
On the road to San Ignacio
On the road to San Ignacio
On the road to San Ignacio
On the road to San Ignacio
On the road to San Ignacio
On the road to San Ignacio
On the road to San Ignacio
Cycling into San Ignacio past the beautiful, leafy lagoon
David and the lagoon at San Ignacio
The lagoon at San Ignacio
Cycling into San Ignacio along palm lined streets
The beautiful Mision San Ignacio de Kadakaaman
The beautiful Mision San Ignacio de Kadakaaman
Inside the Mision San Ignacio de Kadakaaman
Inside the beautiful Mision San Ignacio de Kadakaaman
Inside the beautiful Mision San Ignacio de Kadakaaman
Our sandy campsite in the desert near San Ignacio … hidden next to a giant Cardon Cactus
Our sandy campsite in the desert near San Ignacio … hidden next to a giant Cardon Cactus
We like to stay hidden when wild camping … we are pretty well camouflaged here
This annoying little plant wraps itself around your feet and doesn’t let go!
View of the desert in which we camped from Highway 1
Our shoes were covered with these little prickles after our night of wild camping in the desert near San Ignacio
On our way to Santa Rosalia
On our way to Santa Rosalia
We cycled towards the Volcano of the Three Virgins all morning on our way to Santa Rosalia
Jo on the way to Santa Rosalia
Volcano of the Three Virgins
Beautiful scenery on our way to Santa Rosalia
A vulture in flight!
On our way to Santa Rosalia
Cute roadside shrine on our way to Santa Rosalia
Cute roadside shrine on our way to Santa Rosalia
After some uphill, it was time for some nice downhills on our way to Santa Rosalia
On our way to Santa Rosalia
On our way to Santa Rosalia
On our way to Santa Rosalia
On our way to Santa Rosalia
We passed the Volcano of the Three Virgins
Our first sighting of the coast on our way to Santa Rosalia
Literally “Slope of hell”! They were not wrong …
The downhill into Santa Rosalia
Jo cycling the “slope of hell” to the coast near Santa Rosalia!
Jo cycling the awesome “slope of hell” to the coast near Santa Rosalia!
Enjoying some fish tacos for lunch in Santa Rosalia
Mmmh … ceviche!
Fish tacos in Santa Rosalia
David enjoying a lunch of fish tacos in Santa Rosalia
On our way to Mulege … we had a nice tailwind!
The old road to Mulege?
Beautiful coastal views on our way to Mulege
Beautiful scenery on our way to Mulege
Enjoying some well deserved beers and snacks at our hotel in Mulege!
David enjoying some well deserved beers and snacks at our hotel in Mulege!
David enjoying some well deserved beers and snacks at our hotel in Mulege!
Sunset from our hotel in Mulege
Mision Santa Rosalia de Mulege, Mulege
Mision Santa Rosalia de Mulege, Mulege
Mision Santa Rosalia de Mulege, Mulege
The bell tower, Mision Santa Rosalia de Mulege, Mulege
Views over leafy Mulege from Mision Santa Rosalia de Mulege
Views over leafy Mulege from Mision Santa Rosalia de Mulege
Views over leafy Mulege from Mision Santa Rosalia de Mulege
Jo enjoying a cerveza and some fish tacos on our day off in Mulege
Enjoying some fish tacos in Mulege!
Toppings for fish tacos, Mulege
David outside the taqueria, Mulege
Colourful clothes store, Mulege
On our way to Loreto
Spectacular beaches on the way to Loreto
Beautiful beaches on the way to Loreto
More gorgeous beaches on the way to Loreto
Vultures on the way to Loreto
Coastal views on the way to Loreto
Coastal views on the way to Loreto
Beautiful beaches on the way to Loreto
Beautiful beaches on the way to Loreto
Beautiful beaches on the way to Loreto
Beautiful beaches on the way to Loreto
Beautiful beaches on the way to Loreto
Beautiful beaches on the way to Loreto
Beautiful beaches on the way to Loreto
Beautiful beaches on the way to Loreto
Beautiful beaches on the way to Loreto
Sunset from our wild campsite on the way to Loreto
Christmas tree in the Loreto town square
The lovely town of Loreto
Mision Nuestra Senora de Loreto, Loreto
Mision Nuestra Senora de Loreto, Loreto
Inside the Mision Nuestra Senora de Loreto, Loreto
Mision Nuestra Senora de Loreto, Loreto
Mision Nuestra Senora de Loreto, Loreto
Outside the Mision Nuestra Senora de Loreto, Loreto
View of Juncalito beach near Loreto where we wild camped for the night
Our campsite at Juncalito beach, near Loreto
Our campsite at Juncalito beach, near Loreto
David cooking our dinner at our campsite at Juncalito beach before the sand storm
Sunset at our campsite at Juncalito beach, near Loreto
Juncalito beach by day
Packing up after the sand storm … we had sand everywhere!
David pushing his fully loaded bike across the sand
Taking a break on Juncalito beach
Jo on the way to Ciudad Insurgentes
The awesome road to Ciudad Insurgentes … lots of uphill
The awesome road to Ciudad Insurgentes … lots of uphill
Beautiful coastal views on the way to Ciudad Insurgentes
Roadside shrine at the top of the big hill on the way to Ciudad Insurgentes
Sunrise on Christmas Day from our “hotel” campsite in Ciudad Insurgentes
Sunrise on Christmas Day from our hotel campsite in Ciudad Insurgentes
Our “palm tree” Christmas tree in Ciudad Insurgentes
Our “palm tree” Christmas tree in Ciudad Insurgentes
Deluxe camping in Ciudad Insurgentes, with room to wash our gear after the sand storm
Deluxe camping in Ciudad Insurgentes
The cool little door to our private deluxe campground in Ciudad Insurgentes!
Lunch stop on the road to La Paz
On the road to La Paz
Sunset from our wild campsite near El Cien
On the road to La Paz … lots of road works
Jo pushing her bike through the sand near La Paz
Jo pushing her bike through the sand near La Paz
David’s first flat tyre after 5000kms … on the road to Todos Santos
Misión de Santa Rosa de Todos Santos, Todos Santos
Misión de Santa Rosa de Todos Santos, Todos Santos
Inside Misión de Santa Rosa de Todos Santos, Todos Santos
Inside Misión de Santa Rosa de Todos Santos, Todos Santos
David enjoying some Ceviche in Todos Santos
Hmmm … Ceviche
The famous Hotel California, Todos Santos
The famous Hotel California, Todos Santos
The tastefully decorated Hotel California, Todos Santos
Gorgeous glass light shades at Hotel California, Todos Santos
Aiko and Jo enjoying some fish tacos, Todos Santos
Todos Santos is the place to go for Mexican handicrafts!
Todos Santos is the place to go for Mexican handicrafts!
Todos Santos is the place to go for Mexican handicrafts!
Picturesque Todos Santos
Picturesque Todos Santos
Street art, Todos Santos
Beautiful murals, Todos Santos
Beautiful murals, Todos Santos
Beautiful murals, Todos Santos
Mosaics, Todos Santos
Mosaics, Todos Santos
Cute window, Todos Santos
Cycling out of Todos Santos to Cabo San Lucas
Cycling out of Todos Santos to Cabo San Lucas
On the road to Cabo San Lucas
On the road to Cabo San Lucas
On the road to Cabo San Lucas
On the road to Cabo San Lucas
Views of the beach at El Pescadero, near Todos Santos
The beach at El Pescadero, near Todos Santos
The beach at El Pescadero, near Todos Santos
The beach at El Pescadero, near Todos Santos
On the road to Cabo San Lucas
On the road to Cabo San Lucas
On the road to Cabo San Lucas
On the road to Cabo San Lucas
On the road to Cabo San Lucas
Views of Cabo San Lucas from the Mona Lisa Restaurant
One of the many beautiful beaches near Cabo San Lucas
One of the many beautiful beaches near Cabo San Lucas
One of the many beautiful beaches near Cabo San Lucas
One of the many beautiful beaches near Cabo San Lucas
Jo took a boat trip out to see Land’s End, Cabo San Lucas
Views of the rugged coastline off Cabo San Lucas
Colony of sea lions near Cabo San Lucas
El Arco, off Cabo San Lucas
El Arco, off Cabo San Lucas
Views of the rugged coastline off Cabo San Lucas
Lovers Beach near Cabo San Lucas accessible only by boat (right next door is Divorce Beach!)
Lovers Beach near Cabo San Lucas accessible only by boat (right next door is Divorce Beach!)
One of the beaches off Cabo San Lucas, only accessible by boat
Views of the rugged coastline off Cabo San Lucas
The beach at Cabo San Lucas
The beach at Cabo San Lucas
The beach at Cabo San Lucas
The beach at Cabo San Lucas
The beach at Cabo San Lucas
The beach at Cabo San Lucas
The beach at Cabo San Lucas
The beach at Cabo San Lucas
I had a craving for fruit after all those tacos!
Lovely Gus and Christine Prete from USA
Views out over Cabo San Lucas
Views over Cabo San Lucas
Views over Cabo San Lucas
Boats in the harbour, Cabo San Lucas
The harbour, Cabo San Lucas
The harbour, Cabo San Lucas
The harbour, Cabo San Lucas
Fisherman gutting a fish and feeding the pelicans, Cabo San Lucas
Fisherman gutting a fish and feeding the pelicans, Cabo San Lucas
Pelican feeding on fish, Cabo San Lucas
Pelican in flight, Cabo San Lucas
Enjoying a margarita at the harbour, Cabo San Lucas
Sunset at the harbour, Cabo San Lucas
The harbour by night, Cabo San Lucas
Street art, Cabo San Lucas
Swimming with the whale sharks near La Paz
Swimming with the whale sharks near La Paz
Swimming with the whale sharks near La Paz
Swimming with the whale sharks near La Paz
David swimming with the whale sharks near La Paz
The beach at La Paz
Beachside Malecon, La Paz
Cathedral of Our Lady of La Paz, La Paz
The beautiful church at El Triunfo
The beach at Los Barriles
Kite surfers, Los Barriles
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