We took 2 Syncros and headed south for a Thanksgiving trip to Baja. We
cooked an 18 lb turkey with BBQ we carried along. On the Sea of Cortez
we kayaked a little and fished a little too. We took the bad road south
past Gonzaga and on to Bahia de Los Angeles. Winds kept us in camp a lot
and 1 of the nights we had a major blow with sand everywhere by morning.
The last night was at a Pacific side campo with hot showers and the next
morning frost was on the tent and the ground. Great trip, amazing
sunrises and sunsets. Below is a link to a sunrise at Bahia de Los
Angeles, a place of many wonders.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/751001.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/751003.jpg

  We drove about 800 miles on the Mexican side of the border this trip,
less than 100 of it dirt. Most of that dirt is being replaced by a
modern highway through what was once a route of the Baja 1000 south of
San Felipe and Gonzaga Bay. The only time we needed 4wd was the last 50
feet when we wished to camp on sand right at the water line in a certain
spot.

While we were camped there a few more rigs pulled in along the shore
down the beach and most were 2wd including some small RVs.

On the drive home we noticed that much of the light gringo traffic
heading south were SUVs and RVs with British Columbia plates as well as
Wash and OR, with a smattering of the rest of the Western States.

Tourism is way down for the last few years, due to the bad press on
Mexico and I assume the down economy. Lots of people told us all before
we left that we were crazy to go. It was my 5th trip down this year. I
have gone more than 100 times in the last 20 years.

If anyone cares to see more photos here are some taken by another member
of our party.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hiccupqueen/sets/72157625510166272/

Mark