Agua Verde, Baja California Sur //
I have yet to leave the camper this morning when I hear Mark’s voice outside in the distance. He’s over at Dan’s camp, and when I turn my ear towards them, I can pick up that Mark is helping him with a solar issue that I later learn has been the bane of Dan’s Baja existence. Mark is quite knowledgeable in a variety of areas, solar power systems being one of them, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he just fixed Dan’s issue for good.
When Dan and Marc from Wyoming take to the shoreline for some morning fishing, Marc reels in a rooster fish in no time. Having caught enough already for himself, he offers the fish to us and we happily accept. If this morning is what communal living is like, sign me up.
Conversations throughout the day lead me to get to know Heather & Dana, fellow Coloradans who live full-time in their truck camper, and Chris, a friendly guy from New Mexico who now lives on his sailboat full-time. I’m always captivated by people living alternative lifestyles and could easily talk to people like this for hours. The heat of the sun is what eventually causes us to seek our own little corners of shade that are getting harder to find as the day goes on.
Our curiosity to find out what the local tienda has to offer prompts Mark and I to walk along the rocky shoreline to the other side of the bay. Miguelito’s has all the basics that are common in remote tiendas like this one. There’s chips, salsa, beans, rice, eggs, a small selection of produce and cheese, beer, and tortillas. Our small bag of goods is the most expensive groceries we’ve purchased in Mexico, but we understand why; this place is a long way from any city and is not easy to get to. Since we’re not paying anything to camp here, we’re happy to support the area with our $30 bag of groceries. Though I can’t help but wonder where the line falls between supporting a small local business and raiding a tiny community of needed supplies.
When Morgan asks me this evening if we’re staying tomorrow, I instinctively answer yes, even though Mark and I haven’t talked about it. The people, location, and conditions currently at Agua Verde are the perfect trifecta. You don’t leave a place like this until you’re forced to. In other words, we’ll be here until we run out of food or water, or the weather kicks us out.
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A gift from our camp neighbor who kept reeling these guys in. 
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Looks like the rooster fish could make some great meals! It also looks like Mark got a haircut! I noticed that in a previous post. It must feel better with the hot weather you’re in!
I should have shared before and after pics, his hair got longer than it ever had!
You have gotten us through a long winter by reading your posts. Love all your ups and down, the beauty and surprises, the love for each other and new friends (particularly your travel mates). You did keep me on my toes with all the near misses and mom scares!! Please keep writing, exploring, and resting. Can’t wait to see you and get some hugs. Love you both, Iowa, Mom
Thank you Bev, that means a lot. Love and hugs to you and Carl.