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David kier is a veteran baja traveler and the coauthor of the old missions of baja and alta california. Vanished missions, lost treasures, strange stories tall and true was a fantastic motivator for me then in high school to research and write more about the missions. Set within spectacular grounds, just an hour from san diego, therapeutic treatments make full use of all kinds of medicine and produce from the ranchos organic garden. Travels in baja california by bruce berger is a memoir of travels in. Its completely a mexican territory which borders california and arizona in the north and stretches out in the south for about 760. A baja californiabased tour guide, travel planner, and writer, jennifer kramer has been immersed in bajas culture, history, and natural wonders for over 30. Graced with tantalizing desert landscapes, lush oases and rich marine life, baja california is one of the most compelling and popular destinations in mexico. Where to stop on your road trip through mexicos baja california.
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