Monday, November 20, 2006

The Colors of Baja Mexico

The Baja 1000 crosses the entire peninsula during the race. Along the way, the crew was fortunate enough to experience the amazing beauty and color of Baja Mexico.

Here are some of the sights and places the crew was fortunate enough to experience during our time here in Baja Mexico.

ENSENADA

Huge Mexican flag that flies over Ensenada from the Plaza Ventana del Mar

You'll find many smiles in Ensenada and throughout Baja Mexico...


Some of the many colorful artisan crafts you'll encounter
in Ensenada; Silver jewelery from Tasco is very popular


Spanish colonial architecture at it's finest

These Dia de Los Muertos figurines are nearly as famous...

as this (Tequila selection at Hussong's Cantina desde 1892); Hussong's was a famous "speakeasy" for Hollywood to sneak away to during Prohibition.


The shock and awe of seeing the power of an 800 horsepower Class 1
Unlimited Trophy Truck for the first time

Fresh Honey for sale at a roadside stand



Ensenada locals...

Views from Mercado Central





SCENES FROM THE ROAD


Most shots here were taken from a Mitsubishi Montero while following the race-prepped Team Mitsubishi/DXR Racing Baja Raider to various pit stops along the race course:

Nopales farm near Cata Vina

The crew fuels up for the long drive ahead to Pit #5 near Bahia de Los Angeles



Too much Baja 1000 excitement






Kids line the roads in all towns asking race support vehicles for stickers...
it's a Baja 1000 tradition

Sea of Cortez outside of Mulege

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