My Brisas

Celebrating the move

Luis Navarro — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:15:11 +0000

There is one aspect of this website which I have neglected. The topic is no great mystery yet it is hard to pinpoint when the reveal date will occur. All of our hard work is driven and represents a vision that is hidden and is slowly emerging with the passing of each day . This topic is so important to the success of this website.

This premise of the site is: Our take on living in Baja.

This is a “transition phase blog”. As we are new to the region, the culture, and overall way of life. The ultimate goal is a lifestyle change, one that includes more time with family and friends, hobbies, and overall freedom. Although currently we don’t have much free time.

Topics of discussion will include moving here, working here, and playing here.

There I have stated the purpose. Time to act.

The line – la linea

Luis Navarro — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:28:42 +0000

Everyone I know does it. Some more than others but it’s always the same wait. Some claim it’s better before 6am others never attempt until after midnight, one guy claims midday is best. I don’t know any better I hit the line without a plan, without a scheme. I prepare by bringing along reading materials, and tune to the radio for support. I’m good at driving and reading… more like reading and inching along… I know where they are coming from but I wonder where everyone on the line is going? Does the guy behind shades know what he is doing? Averaging 12 minutes with every car on this line could he be stalling until his shift change coming? He’s Asian I’m Mexican meeting along this man-made nuisance called the border. Another 2 hours gone…

Turista Libre Day Tours in Tijuana

Luis Navarro — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:12:20 +0000

No sé porque los Mexicanos piensan que los Americanos tienen dinero?

Luis Navarro — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:57:00 +0000

No sé porque los Mexicanos piensan que los Americanos tienen dinero? Lo que yo veo es una gente que esta hasta el cuello en deuda de crédito, carro, casa, y ropa. La verdad, no tienen nada, todo lo deben.
Source: visiting familia from Mexico.

“Why do Mexicans think that all Americans are wealthy? From my vantage point, all I see is a group of people who are up to their necks in credit card, car payments, mortgage, and even clothing debt. The truth is most Americans do not own much, they borrow for everything.”

As a test I interviewed one of our developments security guard, we will call him Juan.

A bit of background about Juan. He

Baja Trip

Luis Navarro — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:44:38 +0000

Baja Day Trip – Hanging out with the family having fish, shrimp, and lobster in Rosarito. Went to the fish market and brought home all of this along with several bottles of wine from Guadalupe Valley. All for under 100 bucks.

Maria Félix

Luis Navarro — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:38:56 +0000

Maria Félix.

Arguably México’s most famous movie star. She was gorgeous, talented and a complete badass.

Cartier has a jewelery collection named after her. Diego Rivera painted a portrait of her (even though she wasn’t a fan of it).

Reportedly, when asked why she would not take small roles in Hollywood she said “I was not born to carry a basket.” She refused to be stuck with the bit parts in Hollywood when she was a big star in México, South America and Europe. Kinda vain? Yeah but she had a huge fucking point.

Alisitos Camp site

Luis Navarro — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 14:30:25 +0000

Showers at the Alisito Camping site in Baja California

Baja aerial

Luis Navarro — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 03:16:00 +0000

We live here.

Meet JJ my three year old nephew

Luis Navarro — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 02:57:14 +0000

We always try and avoid the tourist traps. There are several tourist traps in Baja but nothing beats seeing these places through the eyes of a 3 year.

Meet my nephew JJ.

Solar Powered Mexican taco stands

Luis Navarro — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:53:58 +0000

A Swiss inventor is introducing solar powered taco stands to Mexico at about 500 dlls a setup. This could be the great investment opportunity.