“I live in Mexico because of the weather, the surfing, and the lifestyle” – Jesse Ventura
Another Baja Voice
You gotta love Mr. Jesse Ventura for telling it like it is. From Professional wrestler, to Governor of Minnesota, and now back in the States promoting his latest book out on paperback “Don’t start the revolution without me” Jesse tells it like it is on Larry King Live.
Of particular interest to us and the reason why I think he looks so refreshed are his comments about his time living in Baja.
“surfing is a dedication, and it is a life dedication, and if someone were that dedicated to religion, would [you] call them a religious bum?” – Jesse Ventura
Always, on point and willing to stand up for his beliefs. Jesse Ventura’s comments regarding living in Baja are quite the opposite of main stream news media (cartel gun battles, swine flu, and corruption, etc.)
Jesse’s comments reflect our underlying conviction that we did the right thing – we are living our lives down in Baja. We experience the region first hand and know it and cherish it for what it is. A great place: the people, the culture, the lifestyle.
I wish this message could reach others, but the addiction to fear that runs throughout the USA media outlets unfortunately needs to run its course. In the mean time, we will continue to explore, understand, and live our lives.
The Truth:
In the words or our ex-patriot neighbor who has lived down in Baja for over 10 year after retiring from the New Jersey Police Department “My people’s are crazy”.
Filed in Baja,Blogging,Border Region,Life Hacks,Mexico 2 Comments so far


Francisco Reatas on 26 Nov 2009 at 9:30 pm #
Do we know what part of our fair state Governor Ventura is living in? He would make an interesting interview subject for us Baja bloggers.
(Y eso de la policía de New Jersey te delató. Eres tú, Luis, ¿verdad?)
Luis on 01 Dec 2009 at 10:02 am #
In the interview, Mr. Ventura mentions he is off the electric grid, off the highway and basically living “the two fish a day lifestyle”. From his interview, I gather he can be anywhere along the peninsula. Do you have any contacts in BCS? Maybe we should start a JV watch campaign. I think he would get a kick out of it…
Ha ha ha! No I am not projecting. I am an optimist, I refuse to accept it.
Saludos,