Yes, Yes, Yes! They really do get this close! The humpback whales have returned to the waters of Rocky Point! Each January and February one of the greatest wildlife migration events in the world occurs right here in the Sea of Cortez. What is even more wonderful is the magnificent giant sea mammals desire to travel to the most northern point of the Baja Peninsula, Puerto Peñasco, Sonora Mexico. That’s correct; their target is us!
Read MoreSouthside Jillz is now open and in full swing! Debauchery and amusements are sure to abound! A successful Grand Opening/Halloween party was followed by a revved up weekend during the Rocky Point Bike Rally. Owner, Jill Mitchell (a biker babe herself), hosted a lively bash that set the stage for what will surely be a hotspot for future rallies! Those of you who know Jill can confirm; the lady knows how to throw a party. Now that her new venue, and up and coming social melting pot, Southside Jillz, is open, you know there is something going on every night.
Read MoreWe’re off! That we would be the Peñasco Payasos, (clowns) so named on a previous road trip. We had four new travelers this time who named themselves the frogies, after Kermit, their mascot! As before, we travel with Russ and Naomi of Peñasco Recreation. This time we set off for the City of Álamos in Southeastern Sonora.
Read MoreWith the arrival of over 6000 bikers to the shores of Puerto Peñasco, the 2014 Rocky Point Rally™ surpassed expectations, bringing with it an important economic boost to various business sectors.
Read MoreBesides pepper and cloves, there was a third spice which helped usher in the discovery of the Americas and an alternate route to the East that previously had only been accessible by a long overland journey on the Silk Road; nutmeg. Nutmeg is a seed that comes from the Myristica Fragrans, an evergreen tree, native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia. The flowers give off a distinct aroma and produces a fruit with 3 layers. The outer layer is used for jelly, then a red membrane known as mace and the nutmeg seed. Nutmeg is more pungent and sweeter than mace. The tree takes seven to nine years to bear fruit after planting it;
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Guidelines on animals, plants, and products that may enter Mexico
