 Rastus Becomes a Project
Nobody thought it was a good idea to make him dependent on humans, so a plan was hatched. Gregg went out and got bugs, lizards, etc...., but he showed no interest at first. Then his meals were slowly reduced in size, and that worked! Faced with a choice, lizards and bugs or hunger, nature took over, and he chose his natural fare. Now he hunts for himself, and is gone all night, but returns each day to enjoy the shade of the patio, and the occassional treat. He has grown into a normal, healthy, and beautiful male Roadrunner. We both love living in the Baja!
Scallops the Size of Baseballs
 If you know the ropes down here, you an eat like a King or queen every meal. These huge scallops can be found in many places in the bay - if you know where to look, and our diving guides do! Breaded or Mojo de Ajo, these molluscs are delicious, and some of the freshest seafood you will ever eat in your life.
 Here Comes Summer - The Air Conditioning Will be Ready!
We were very disappointed that CFE, the Mexican government owned electric utility monopoly did not complete the work for getting power to the Villa by summer. So, we invested in three more generators. Each of them is capapble of running the Villa by itself, so we will have a redundant system with two backup generators for the AC, and two other smaller ones for the lights and appliances. The monster shown here is a six cylinder diesel powered generator putting out 40Kw of power. It will help make life a lot more comfortable at the Villa this summer!
Special Packages
Being Put Together
For Groups
The Villa Bahia is a perfect venue for groups. We have had weddings, family reunions, spring break parties, all looking for the perfect spot to spend time hanging out together. We can accommodate up to 40 people, can include meals, boats with guides, special side trips, or just about anything you could think of that a group might need.
We will be working on some special group packages and you will be hearing more. In the meantime, let us know if you have ideas, or questions, or if we can help you custom design a stay for YOUR group!
| The Roadrunner Who Won't Hit the Road
Meet Rastus the roadrunner! Rastus was hatched in a nest his parents made on a Palo Adan tree nearby. He had a sister, but I guess she was more ambitious than he, because when she learned how to fly, she took off for parts unknown. Rastus on the other hand, decided to stick around. Mom and Dad waited patiently for him to leave the nest, but he showed no inclination to do so, so they finally just left him to fend for himself. He became very tame, didn't mind being held, but what he really didn't mind was being fed. He loved canned cat food and raw hamburger, and grew fat and lazy.
 Holy Creeping Crustaceans Batman!
  Some pretty big lobsters had the misfortune of being in the wrong hole at the wrong time. We think the right spot for them to be was the pan above! 
Swine Flu Scare a BUST in Baja!
When all the newspaper and TV scare hype on the Swine Flu got everyone upset and avoiding Mexico literally like the plague, one small but significant fact was overlooked. On the average, 40,000 people a year die of the flu in the United States. Guess what? NOT ONE case was reported in all of central Baja! In fact, it was probably one of the safest places to be during any epidemic, either real or imaginary.
1. There are no large cities, hence no crowds to spread germs.
2. Very few international flights land in Baja, eliminating one of the greatest threats to spreading of disease.
3. Farmers and ranchers in Baja do not normally raise pigs. The Baja can only support animals that can forage on their own. It is just too expensive to raise and feed pigs.
4. No germs can live in Tequila or Corona. This is one of the most widely used preventative measures in Baja.
So, take the hype with a grain of salt. The sky is not falling here.
  Harley the Labrador ("Kegger" to the college kids)
Harley has asked for the honor of saying goodbye for this newsletter issue. This picture shows him in his favorite spot, riding shotgun and acting as my copilot.
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