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Tuesday in Loreto

The sun came up this morning with more than a few clouds in the sky and unfortunately lots of wind dropping the temperature you feel significantly enough to forget the Loreto Sun will BURN you quickly without protection. I can already feel that my knees will not forgive me...

Monday in Loreto

What a difference a day makes. It's Monday in Loreto and the temperature got to the mid to high 70's but the wind "kicked up" a bit so it was actually chilly. By kicked up I mean there was sand blowing everywhere which makes taking cameras out...

Sunday in Loreto

It's Sunday and sunny. Temperatures in the low 80's with an occasional breeze. The mosquitos have been out each morning this week but head for shelter once the sun comes up and heats the air. If it were humid and hot, I suspect we'd have a...

Sunrise Kayak on the Sea of Cortez

Guest post by Jane Lurie. It happens very early in the morning. It's still dark when we head out. Over the past year, we have had to step around rebar and over unmarked holes in the ground. We've watched as a path was built from our homes to the beach....

Happy Dance Loreto

Guest post by Jane Lurie. We were inspired by Matt's wonderfully silly dancing around the world, which was sponsored by Stride gum. This is the Loreto version..thanks to all who danced with us. Produced by Jane Lurie and Sharon Dean

Amazing Benjamin Button Tech Talk

Guest post by Jane Lurie. This is an entry for any of you who watch a video or film and wonder to yourself "how did they do that?". When I saw Benjamin Button I marveled at the digital techniques that they developed to show Benjamin at his different ages.... but...

Loreto Live: Whale watching in Magdalena Bay

Guest post by Jane Lurie. KCLB, a virtual TV station by homeowners for homeowners. Second feature: Trip Magdalena Bay to visit the Gray Whales. View other Loreto Live Videos here. Hear other Loreto Live Podcasts here.

Alaska Airline gouge

Alaska Air seems to be really taking advantage of the flight restrictions and cut backs. A change in airfare from March 15 to April 5 for a return from Loreto to SF cost me $300, almost the cost of the original ticket. In the last 24 hours...

Loreto Live: Video news feature on the Farmers Market

Guest post by Jane Lurie. KCLB, a virtual TV station by homeowners for homeowners, first feature: shopping at the Sunday Farmers Market in Loreto, Baja.

PDA to 3G iPhone

I've been a confirmed PDA user since the days of the Sharp Wizard. I upgraded over the years to the Zaurus, then to the various HP models of PDA. When my HP screen "went south" I took advantage of an AT&T offer to get the windows driven...