Cabo San Lucas Past and Present

Cabo San Lucas, Stories, History, and Tales about the area. It's changing dynamics from a sleepy fishing village to a high class tourist destination in Baja California.

Sunday, December 23, 2007

William Walker, Imperial Self President of Baja 1853

William Walker Born: 8 May 1824 Died: 12 September 1860 Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee Best known as: 19th century filibuster who set up h...

Saturday, December 22, 2007

The First Encounter by CW Ferguson

Fortún Ximénez's Galeón Conceptión encounter Guaycra Indians of Baja A terrifying wind had been blowing for days from the south. It was ...

Myth of California & Queen Califia

Queel Califia valiant and courageous and ardent with a brave heart, Las Sergas de Esplandián (The Adventures of Esplandián) is the fifth bo...

First European Set Foot on Baja 1533

Fortún Ximénez was Spanish sailor who led a mutiny during an early expedition along the coast of Mexico and founded the first known European...

Most Famous Map Error in History 1510

Island of California 1510 The Island of California refers to a long-held European misconception, dating from the 16th century, that Califor...

Brief History Baja - Discovery to Today

BAJA'S 457 YEARS OF SOMNAMBULENT HISTORY ‑ cwferguson Reports filed by Fortun Ximénez with Hernán Cortez in 1533 were unbelievable. Ten ...

Friday, December 21, 2007

Mother Nature Forms the Baja Peninsula

Trekking Along The Cape Region If you've ever tried to cut a thin slice of Gorgonzola to spread on a fresh piece of French bread, then y...

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Kaki Bassi: Cabo San Lucas, Baj California Sur, Mexico; When I first arrived in Cabo there were 4,000 people, after 26 years there are many stories to tell

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