We woke up to a grey day and still no surf. Today we are going to make a big push South passed Colonet and San Quintin. I’m excited to reach El Rosario. Everyone says true Baja starts here. Up until the 70’s El Rosario was as far as anyone could travel on Mex 1.

We passed through Colonet and I stopped in San Quintin to pick up some pesos. We continued down the highway and just before El Rosario I hit my first check point. I was greeted by a soldier who looked to be in his early 20’s. He was incredibly polite and asked if I would open up the rear cargo doors.

“Por supuesto”, of course I said. He took a quick glance inside and then told me I could be on my way. They say the checks get more thorough when your traveling North. Still, it wasn’t an unpleasant experience. Just a man doing his job.

I checked into our first camp site at Motel Sinahi – 100 pesos for the night. With that Riley and I got a hot shower, clean restrooms and WiFi.

After I checked in I headed over to Mama Espinozas for lunch. “No hay longosta”, she said. There is no lobster until September. Bummer.

I need to do a better job of reminding myself to take pictures. I have none for this stretch. Lo siento.