La Paz, Baja, Surcalifornia, Mexico
Shelley: Can you believe how that guy from two sites down spoke to his wife? I would have punted him into the sea. And Chris from California? When he said,
“I can tell you where the best beaches are on the Baja, but I’ll have to kill you.”
Even after twenty minutes of listening to him go on and on about Mexican politics, he still didn’t share. What a jerk. What a tool. What a smug A@@#$%^.”
John:…
Shelley: Wait till he finds out his wife already told us. Ha! Ha!
John:…
Shelley: What about this morning? I was pretty choked when the lady told us all the whale shark snorkelling trips were booked for days. Lucky for us she said we could drive to the point. Too bad it’s a terrible road. But we’re saving ourselves $50 so kayaking for free will be well worth it. Right?
John:…
Shelley: John?
John:…
Shelley: What’s wrong with you?
John: We’re on the wrong road. It’s supposed to be paved the entire way.
Shelley: Even if it’s the wrong road, eventually we’ll intersect. It’s an adventure.
John:…
Shelley: Now what’s wrong?
John: I don’t like putting the truck through all this sand.
Shelley: It’s a truck for God’s sake. That’s what it’s meant to do. Couldn’t you put it in 4 wheel drive?
John: I guess.
Shelley: I might actually swim with the whale sharks. How about you?
Loreto Baja, California
John: Definitely, but I’m willing to bet thousands of dollars that you won’t be getting in the Sea of Cortez.
Shelley: Hmmphhh. I’ve snorkelled.
Proof
Thanks Snorkelling John for plucking this yummy scallop from the sea.
John: Walking around the ocean with your head under water is not snorkelling. You looked like Prince Charles inspecting plants.
Shelley: Not true. Just before we climbed back into the kayaks, I kicked four times despite the fact I was shivering so badly I could hardly keep my snorkel in my mouth. Ha! Ha!
John:…
Shelley: Ha? Oh Jesus, now what?
John: There’s no one on this road but us. We’re setting ourselves up to be robbed by gun point.
Shelley: If they do try to rob us, I’ll charm them with my espanol.
John: Oh right. Like yesterday when you told the cashier, “Hi, I’m from Shelley. My name is Comox Valley.”
Shelley: I was flustered. He asked me how I was before I had a chance to ask him. My “How to Speak Spanish DVD” has me go first.
John: You know they have guns here. Dear God, I don’t want to die.
Shelley: That’s it. Turn around. This adventure is officially over.
John: Never mind. I’ll keep going. Maybe they won’t kill us if we hand everything over without a fight.
Shelley: Gawwwwd. I’m so freakin’ mad at myself. I let this happen every time you go all paranoid. Once again, I allowed you to ruin my day. Turn around.
John: I can’t help it if I always think, “Safety first.”
Shelley: Shhhh!
John: But I…
Shelley: No talking. Turn around.
John: I’m sorry. It’s just that…
Shelley: Don’t care. Turn around.
John: I’m really sorry.
Shelley: Whatever. Turn around.
John: I’m so sorry that I’ll cook supper tonight. Thai food.
Shelley:…
John: And buy you chocolate.
Shelley:…
John: I’ll drive all over Las Paz to find you Reeses Peanut Butter Cups.
Shelley: Keep going.
John: And find a way to download HGTV even if it takes me all night.
Shelley: And?
John: And a foot massage.
Shelley: Will you say, “Cup and saucer” in Spanish?
John: No.You’ll take the piss.
Shelley: Then forget it. Turn around.
John: Una tatha y uno platito.
Shelley:…
John: Una tatha y uno platito.
Shelley: Ha! Again.
John: Una tatha y uno platito.
Shelley: Ha! Ha Ha! John! Look! Whale shark boats!
Swimming with the whale sharks, Las Paz, Baja, Mexico
A whale shark is swimming under my kayak.
He was this big!
Donating a few school supplies in El Triunfo, Baja, California
Shelley and John, your volunteer travel reporters for the “The Comox Valley Echo” signing off from La Paz, Baja, California. Stay tuned for Los Barrailes.”
Honey Did you See That? 
Good for you Shelley, way to persevere! I’m so envious of your Baja CA adventures!
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Holy crappola! You need to jump on a plane. We just walked the beach here in Los Barrailes. A grey whale just surfaced, jumping bat rays. Off to get into the kayaks before the winds pick up.
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Dyslexia… it’s a horrible disorder. 😦 The Prince Charles reference takes the cake. Nearly snorted with that one! Did you smack that shark with your oar? I hear that makes them silly…
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Terrible! In my defence, that water is still cold with a shorty. I was a wee bit porquito scared to do much but yell, “It’s swimming under me.” What a crazy experience. Good thing they don’t eat people. Right? 🙂
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You guys scare the begeebbers out of me!!!! Whale sharks, bandits and sand trails and you still have fun!!!!!!! Love you, take care please? XXXXX
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We will we will. Now we’re checking into kite surfing. Might have to sell one of the boys to pay for lessons. Hmmmm 🙂
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Una tatha y uno platito. Words to live by. 😀
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Si! 🙂
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I was ready to jump into the paranoia pod too! LOL. Glad you got there safely and had a great time. Here’s to the next great adventure! Hugs. 😀
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Ha! Ha! Somehow after reading half of “Atonement Tennessee” I doubt it. Can’t believe your heroine is still sleeping in that house. Hogley Pogley??? Funny, I don’t remember that store down there, but I do remember Wiggly Piggly. Also, so far one of your best lines of the book was when the cat did the prudent thing and hid under the bed. 🙂
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Thank you Shelley!!! Since most of my life was spent there, i use real southernisms when i can. As a girl my dad used to embarrass me by calling the Piggly Wiggly grocery store the “Hogly Wogly”… so i had to do something with it. Mega-hugs. 😀
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Excellent job at capturing your conversation! I felt like I was right there in the backseat, trying not to take sides.
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Why thank you. But you would have taken mine, right??? 🙂 BTW if you do take John’s I’ll never tell him. 🙂
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You guys are just so totally awesome! I am using you as our model for “how to get along with your spouse when you retire and travel and spend all your time together”. 😀
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Just shared your comment with John, he snorted his coffee out of his nose. We are so different but eventually we get on the same page.. usually mine. 🙂
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I am glad I could help John clear his nasal passages. 😉
I have a feeling we too will end up on my page most of the time. That’s why you are my role model. 😀
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🙂
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This is your usual wacky but interesting post, the photo really caught my eye, Shelley!
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Ha! Ha! Thanks. Today we ran to get our kayaks when we saw a grey whale in the bay. Too slow. Next time?
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Ahhhh……that looks like such beautiful beach and water to vacation by. Enjoy.
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Thanks. These beaches are pretty amazing. Now that the wind has dropped we’ve kayaked every day. I can’t say that I’ve snorkelled again but am hoping too once I find a full wet suit to rent. Soooooo cold.
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Hi Shelley and John,
Saw this ad and thought of you!
http://www.greatescapepublishing.com/open-audition-ilfb/
Safe Travels,
xo
Connie
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Thanks so much. I’m off to take a look.
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Great pictures! I especially love the ones of the children receiving their school supplies. Awesome!
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Thanks Jill. One little boy tried to lift the entire box. Too cute.
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It looks like you are having a terrible time with awful weather. And what is with this “Safety 1st” nonsense? Be like me…”Safety Third!” and your motto when taking those unpaved roads should be “It seemed like a good idea at the time!”. Enjoy your trip!
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I think it would be very very dangerous if you and I hit the road. Very. 🙂 John says the name of your blog is appropriate. Whatever! 🙂
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What could possibly go wrong with advice from Kevin’s Blog of Worthless Advice?
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Shelley.. You are really charming the way you lead a conversation… I read two posts of yours and got highly delighted… wish my married life would be like yours when I would decide to retire 🙂
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Why thank you so much. I’m sure you’ll have as much fun as us. Just have to remember to laugh at least once a day.
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Love you Shelley…but people forget this every moment under the pressure of ‘routine’!
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