I have been in love with the Baja peninsula, especially the area between Playas Tijuana and Ensenada, since my first visit to the region in the 1950’s. The unparalleled primitive beauty of Baja’s volcanic coastline and the adjacent seas beyond offer visitors a rare opportunity to temporarily escape from the frustration of modern existence, and peacefully reflect upon the things in life that are truly important.
Many have ultimately chosen to live the rest of their lives here. The strong, family oriented Mexican culture is warm, friendly and welcoming. It also stands in stark contrast to the mindlessly materialistic and socially depreciating culture north of the border.
It pains most of our longtime American residents in Baja deeply when U.S. media interests unscrupulously magnify the inter-drug cartel conflicts that are currently being dealt with summarily by Mexican military and police authorities. Their sensationalistic content falsely insinuates that it is not safe for travelers to visit Baja Norte; a magical place where they could otherwise collect a multitude of blissful memories to be carried with them for years to come.
TOM GATCH
Author & Columnist
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