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I recently returned from a second trip through Baja California Sur, the thin peninsula below California that is detached from the rest of mainland Mexico. My first trip was last year from December 2006-January 2007, when I explored the western coast by Jeep; photographing wild dogs and local personalities throughout the region. It was this trip that was to blame for my decision to move from the east coast, where I was living at the time, to Southern California the following spring.
This year, I returned to Baja with Mia to further explore the region and visit a few locals (and their dogs) that I befriended the prior year. The weather was fantastic - crisp blue skies and warm red sunsets made for some gorgeous images.
During our travels, we were introduced to an interesting drink made from Jamaica (pronounced ha-mike-ah) while we visited with Cuco and Pilar. The two local artists live a very simple life on a cozy ranch, duly named “Rancho Pilar”. Sadly, Pilar’s dog, “Chata” that I photographed last year, had passed away and she was still quite sad over it. The couple was nice enough to offer us the most amazing accommodations on the private beach at the far side of the ranch; giving us a night of the most incredible stargazing that one can imagine while we awaited our custom-made sandals, constructed from car tires by Cuco himself.
We traveled by Jeep to some rather remote areas where dried river beds were roads and were able to made it down to Cabo San Lucas, located at the southernmost tip of the peninsula, for New Years Eve.
A few of my favorite shots from the trip are included below.
La Candelaria Sunset
NYE @ Lands End
Dried Riverbed Road 
Pilar
nice, what was Pilar thinking about?
Pilar had greeted me at the gate of her ranch when I gave her a few prints of her dog, Chata, that recently died. She was a bit emotional. I, of course, asked to take her photo. Also, I guess it is worth noting that she made the earrings and other jewelry that she is wearing in the photo
wow, nice work I am impressed…
beautiful. when are u taking the family on one of your adventures?
Jenny - Isn’t that what we’re all heading to Miami for in May…a family adventure for sure! lol
I was just thinking of Cuco y Pilar so decided to do a search on the web to see if there was any news about Cuco and his pottery or Pilar and her jewelry works I was glad to see your postings. Whenever I am in Cabo I always make time for a visit to Rancho Pilar. Unfortunately, I was not able to be there this January to celebrate the new year with mis amigos. They are missed and so is Chata….a beautiful spirit. Did you visit Lorena in Candelaria?
I think Wil’s photos are magnificent. The Lands end picture represents his manlihood