Mark and Neil Trekin' South: Miles and miles of miles and miles.

After breakfast we left Guerrero Negro across Desierto de Vizcano which was kind of bleak, even for a desert. Probably more bleak as it was quite cloudy and cool. We stopped in Santa Rosalia for a break and some gas. We also chatted with a Canadian who had lived there for 16 years after moving down for a mining related job, exploration drilling I think. He says business is booming for him as the Mexican government is very mining friendly. We continued from there down the road to Loreto. The vistas of Bahia Concepcion from the highway were spectacular. One thing we're noticing though are the non-existent highway shoulders making it difficult to to pull off the highway and get photos where you want to.
Loreto was very nice. It's definitely a tourist area but very beautiful. Prices for rooms and meals are more (double) but still reasonable at about US$80 per night right on the beach in a very nice room.
We left Loreto on the morning of the Birthday of the Public Security Force (Policia). This cost us a few pesos at every town until we figured out they would give you a receipt after you donate. Duh! Today was more riding across desert with one stretch of about 80 km in a straight line. The speed limit here seems to be a very rough guideline at best. Some Suburban blew by us like we were standing still. I think we were doing 120 kph. I think most are doing 130 or so in the 80 zones.
Into La Paz we got another awesome room on the beach for pretty cheap. The lady at the front desk looked at me like I was idiot when I told her we hadn't bought ferry tickets to Mazatlan yet. We keep forgetting it's Christmas and the ferry is very busy. She was very nice and phoned the ticket office to let them know we were coming. She gave us good directions (who needs a stupid GPS?) and we got fixed up with tickets and back to the room before 6 PM. She saved us a couple of extra days in La Paz although that wouldn't have been the end of the world. It's very nice here. Our ferry doesn't leave until 8 PM tonight (Thursday 23 Dec) so we did a bit of walking around and shopping for sunscreen and stuff. I got more of those "You Idiot" looks when I tried to ask for things Spanish.I'm getting used to it and pretty soon I won't be embarrassed by my espanol at all.