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frequented by La Paz locals. Normally we see little public traffi c here other than RVers from December through February; the crowds do start to grow on weekends as the weather warms up (remember we see Mexicans wearing ski jackets at 20°C/70°F in January). Ten years ago we would be sharing the beach with 30-50 RVs over the winter, these days 10-20 campers who are mostly Canadians, lots of Europeans and always a few Americans. What has remained constant are the dogs we fi nd there when we arrive. Some
of the dogs actually belong to some of the local fi sherman or residents, others are homeless, running as a pack and scavenging food and water whenever and wherever they can. Rarely do we see the same dogs from season to season, they are either rescued and adopted or eliminated by local authorities prior to the summer crowds arriving. T e vast majority of Tecolote dogs have been born on the beach, oſt en the mother has a den in the back dunes or near one of the many restaurants. Some of these canines are much friendlier than others, the group packing behind the beach are skitterish and very fearful of people. Many (including us) place fresh water out and occasionally feed all the dogs. In return you gain a security service at night, as they sleep around your rig barking out an alarm when disturbed. We have two dogs, Jitterbug and Lulu, (both Baja adoptees) and for the most
part everyone (dogs and people) co-exist well. Sometimes they mix, other times they keep the pack at bay; we let them fi gure that out. Last winter we met an American named Peter, who regularly fed and watered the dogs, many of which were later adopted by RVers. Any dogs adopted from Baja are extremely loyal; they seem to know instinctively that a better life awaits them. We encourage folks on tour with us to always consider returning home with a pooch from Baja, they will love you forever.
36 RVT 143 • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011 Playa El Tecolote, (Owl Beach) is
located at the tip of the short peninsula, which juts into the sea of Cortez a short 24 km from La Paz. T is beach has been described as one of the most beautiful beaches on the peninsula. Swimming and kayaking are always popular here and because El Tecolote is open to the stiff breezes of Canal de San Lorenzo the camping is largely insect-free. T is is a boondocking (dry camping) spot and many RVers make this beach their winter home for the entire season; the days are warm, the nights cool and simply perfect. 4
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