Baja California

Perfecting a Mexican Slaw Recipe

June 25, 2020 by marty Leave a Comment

One of the best components of a classic Baja California Fish Taco is the crunchy slaw.

Over the years, my “healthy” slaw recipe has evolved from the traditional mayo style to a pickled preparation using Apple Cider Vinegar. This creates a fresh-flavorful blend that serves crisp the first night and then keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days to top off burritos, salads, and sandwiches with some colorful acidic texture.

You can vary the mixture of the freshies with what’s on hand—

Ingredients—

1/2 head- Green Cabbage chopped

1/2 Red Onion chopped

1 cup Cilantro fresh chopped

2 Jalapeño Chilies— fire roasted then chopped

1 cup Carrots— grated

1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar

3 Garlic Cloves— pressed & chopped

2 tablespoons Agave or Honey

1 tablespoon Cumin ground

2 tablespoons Mexican Oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

6 dashes hot sauce

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Getting the campfire going at Basecamp— Cañon Tajo, Baja California, Mexico

May 15, 2020 by marty Leave a Comment

Back in the 80s, we spent so much time at this camp that our rock furniture was named—
The bright red Ghowlue Mug is sitting on top of “table rock,” the flat rock on the left was the best recliner around the warmth of the fire. There was also an iconic chunk of granite called “penalty rock” which was tripped over by many a late-night partier as we enjoyed cold coronas around the fire!
Great Memories of wonderful trips with many Adventure 16 friends, some incredible catalog shoots, camp cooking feasts, and rock climbing adventures in the Sierra Juarez Mountains.
This camp was a familiar weekend home for myself and my great friend Eric Barrett, who is shown here, stoking the flames.
Were you lucky enough to make a trip to this incredible place?
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Cardon & Cirio, Cataviña, Baja California, Mexico

April 20, 2020 by marty Leave a Comment

Driving south of Baja California’s Highway 1, about 400 miles from the border, is an incredible rock garden with endemic vegetation seen nowhere else in the world.
Cataviña, a remote outpost at 1,841 ft (561 m), makes an excellent basecamp to explore the Parque Natural del Desierto with its nearby cave paintings, giant fields of granite boulders, palm-lined arroyos, and remote mission sites.
This composite image features two unique members of the Sonoran Desert vegetation family—
The Giant Cardon is found exclusively in the Mexican States of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sonora. It’s the tallest Cactus in the world, the record holder topping off at over 60 feet.
The Cirio, or commonly know as a Boojum, is a crazy cactus that often resembles an upside-down carrot.

Images captured in 1983 on Kodachrome 25, Nikon F3, Nikkor 80-200mm zoom

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Tijuana Bullring Fiesta

October 28, 2015 by marty Leave a Comment

A celebration at the “Toreo de Tijuana”… cultural spirit at its best.
Cervesa, tasty Tacos and the wonderful folk music of the Mariachis are gathered in this image!
During the Bullfight I was committed to cover the pageantry of Mexico’s rich history.
I climbed to the top of the Bullring to capture an overview of the event…
Just before descending back down, I happened to peer outside over the edge of the ring
to see this wonderful Fiesta in progress straight below me!

Captured in 1986 on Kodachrome 25, Nikon F3, Nikkor 50mm 1.4
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Elephant Seals, Isla Cedros, Baja California, Mexico

September 22, 2015 by marty Leave a Comment

elephant seal isla cedros, baja california

Protected by the Mexican Government in 1922, Northern Elephant Seals were on the verge of extinction being sought for their blubber, used in Quilliq stone oil lamps of the time.
With populations now recovering, rookeries can now be found along the remote Pacific Coast islands of the Baja Peninsula northward to California’s Point Reyes and Canada.
Huge bull males can reach upwards of 18 ft in length, up to 6000 pounds!
I was so excited to photograph these amazing creatures,
in this image a Bull pops his head up from a crowd of females.
Visiting this remote site was not easy… located just north of the 28th parallel, over 60 miles off the Baja coastline, the best access to the island was aboard a Douglas DC-3 taildragger that flew over from Ensenada.
Upon landing, transport of our gear was arranged with a local fisherman to a remote campsite near the breeding rookery, we had two days on this amazing playa.
Looking back at the shoot, seems we were crazy to get as close a we did, I remember the incredible noise that the large colony made through the night and a lesson learned that camping upwind was certainly less stinky!

Captured in February 1987 on Kodachrome 25, Nikon F3, Nikkor 80-200mm
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Baja California’s Cardón Cactus

August 21, 2014 by marty Leave a Comment

Dominating Baja California’s Sonoran Deserts, the largest Cardon Cactus are believed to be over 300 years old & weight 25+ tons.

Willie’s Uncle Norm has a picture of one giant over 20 meters tall!

The vertically ribbed trunk boasts incredible texture…

after a Summer Thunderstorm or Chusbasco, you’ll often see a white flowers busting out on the highest branches.

Early Spanish Missions documented that Cardon fruit & seeds were a popular foodstuff with the nomadic natives.

This Photograph was taken near Cataviña in the Parque Natural del Desierto Central de Baja California.

Captured in 1988 on Kodachrome 25, Nikon F3, Nikkor 80-200mm

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Mission San Francisco Borja, Baja California, Mexico

May 13, 2014 by marty Leave a Comment

Founded in 1762, Mission San Borja is one of Baja California’s finest monuments.
Located just inland from Bahía Los Angeles, native Cochimí tribes named this spring fed valley Adac.
Jesuit Priest Wenceslaus first designated the site as a “visita” for nearby Misión Santa Gertrudis.
Construction of this incredible stone building began in 1759, the church was completed by the Dominicans in 1801, only to be abandoned in 1818, as native populations left this remote, harsh region of Baja California.
It’s a rough off-road drive to the mission site, where restoration work continues today.
The main church features a beautiful arched roof & a stone “font”- a meter tall bowl on a pedestal that once held the holy water at the entrance.
Inside there’s incredible craftsmanship… the hand cut stone floor, dome ceilings & unique circular stairway.

Captured in 1987 on Kodachrome 25, Nikon F3, Nikkor 50mm 1.4
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Playa Coyote Sunrise, Baja California Sur, Mexico

April 14, 2014 by marty Leave a Comment

The palms of Playa Coyote are among Baja California’s most recognizable landmarks.
Sunrise on Bahía Concepción, camping under the Palms…
turquoise waters, white sand beaches & peaceful inlets dotted with islands.
When I was young, I remember snorkeling along the rocky shoreline with my Father looking for lobster.
Located along Highway 1 south of Mulege, you can still rent a palapa on this beautiful beach.
The perfect basecamp for sea kayaking, hiking & exploring the region.

Captured in 1985 on Kodachrome 25, Nikon F3, Nikkor 50mm 1.4
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