RVing Baja Has Not Been What We Imagined

[@ladikmk]

Pretty sure I’d drive all that way just to see the 300-year old mission and Olive trees. I don’t know which was more breathtaking - the stonework of the mission or the branches on the Olive tree. Absolutely incredible!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

So beautiful!

[@teresaspringer4129]

California has a mission system that is wonderful to visit too. They build them within traveling distance for places of rest.

[@PSC9634]

@Teresa Springer I've been to every mission in CA. Well worth the time and effort.

[@pearceburge9478]

San Antonio, TX has several missions too in which one of them is the Alamo.

[@PSC9634]

@@pearceburge9478 one in Santa Fe is called Loreto Chapel with the miracle stairway after the Loreto nuns. I wonder if the city in Mexico has the same connection.

[@LorraineG123]

What a journey, thanks for bringing us along,those olive trees were the icing on the cake

[@adventuresofMomDadGirlWhiteDog]

Living History Lessons are one of the best aspects of homeschooling. 🥰

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

So hands on! I agree!

[@LiveFree123]

I love olives 🫒 I find myself smiling all through this video. Love it, love this family ☺️❤️

[@sherriweber7105]

Wow! I can’t believe how windy it was in Baja for you! It’s good that you found a house to rent out until you find a campground and waited until the wind died down.

[@jodymooney255]

I’m glad your visiting off the track places. Mexico is o beautiful and diverse in landscaping.

[@JacqueRescues]

That boat rental reminds me of Egypt where they would give people a price to ride the camels but when they got out in the middle of nowhere, it suddenly cost them 2 to 3 times more to return.😮 Glad I've never had the urge to ride a camel.

[@brentfrench752]

It’s too bad the weather sucked while you were there. I’ve seen several RVers do Mexico in good weather and it’s a beautiful country, at least when the weather cooperates. Your RV is exactly the type of rig my wife wants as it’s the largest RV she’d be willing to drive. I have a bad back so can’t drive a long way, so need something she can drive when I can’t. It appears you guys are happy with yours, so I’ll look into something like that. The front end is a bit goofy looking, but as they say, beauty is in the eye of the price tag, price and what fulfills your needs.

[@allens7476]

I knew you guys never give up. You could RV anywhere and find the beautiful. Thanks for letting me tag along.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We pushed through! So much to explore!!

[@aklohis8683]

We look forward to Sunday evenings to watch your videos. Praying for your safety as you travel. Appreciate you all. We are full time but stationary at the moment with grands. Love that y'all help us keep dreaming. So many places yet to see.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much!

[@sherriweber7105]

Great video! Nice beach and great seeing the Missions building and great seeing 300 year old olive trees. Sorry that your friend fell in the water looking at frog. Glad she was alright! Glad you found out history of the olive trees. Thank you for this video. See you all soon!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks 👍

[@harrygoodman6724]

After 29 years of marriage, and encouraging coaching from my wife, I can tolerate black olives but still can’t stand green ones! But I love the trees and admire their resilience. And I do now like olive oil with pesto on good fresh French bread. LOL

[@paulonorato8765]

I like the live, and let live attitude… Whatever goes… Wherever this leads us… Keep it up and thank you for sharing with all of us as we live vicariously through you on your journeys. Stay safe and well.

[@coryzavoskey9946]

Great video. I went to Depoe Bay on the Oregon Coast last week and, while my friends caught Sea Bass and Ling Cod, I ended up catching a cold. I appreciate being able to armchair travel with you via this great update while I recuperate. Thanks tons.

[@sherriweber7105]

So glad your smaller rig git in the campground where you were at. Tight fit but you fit. And you weren’t too far from town.

[@marielange9077]

Love olives! The old trees are spectacular!

[@caseyleichter2309]

Definitely Team Olive here: I love 'em. In response to your question early in the video: When I think of Baja, I think "desert." There was more green, and more water, than I thought - but a mission having to move because the water ran out confirmed my notion that parts, at least, are desert.

[@PeterMilliron]

Like you, I’m a full time nomad. I have been to Baja 5 out of the last six winters. (Covid kept me away one year.) I fell in love with Loreto the first time I visited. This winter I only had two months to spend in Baja and I jetted down and stayed in Loreto for two months - at Romanita’s! Glad you’ve gotten to experience it! And I hope you got to experience the great band 477 at Zapata’s on a Thursday night! (Or any of the other spots they perform regularly!)

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Yes we loved it. Loreto was just amazing.

[@lindaheckert8495]

What a beautiful trip to the mission, love the Olive tree too!! I’m team olives love both green and black.. you guys be safe in Mexico

[@julielifejusthappens1232]

That is a gorgeous olive tree. And I totally love Olives.

[@benedavis6900]

I think you’re right about the olive thing. I’m not sure I ever had an olive I didn’t love. Love your channel! Blessings!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Yes! Thank you!

[@janetfolkerts5827]

Absolutely stunning scenery and an opportunity to visit a historic location. Thank you for sharing.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@joellenowerko3429]

Thanks again for all the beautiful scenery take care and be safe😊

[@michaelmacdermott6340]

Team Olive! I'm an expat living in Panama. Here the Panamanians, my family put olives in almost all their dishes. Either black or green or sometimes both. For instance what you would call a chicken rice casserole (arroz con pollo) we put olives in it. And when we celebrate stateside Thanksgiving both green and black olives are added to the turkey stuffing as well as pecans and raisins. My wife makes the best stuffing. It kind of has a sweet and sour plus savory flavor all at the same time. It's awesome! Oh God bless and safe travels! Yes I'm team Olive! 🤠🕊️🙏🏻☝🏻❤️✝️🙌🏻

[@debbietabares5010]

The west coast weather is crazy this year…I’ve ever seen it this cold for so long in California.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Just a windy year I believe.

[@marcialynn3469]

Hola from San Felipe Baja. It's winter. Southern Baja, La Paz, Cabo are warm. Be careful and dont drive at night

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Good to hear.

[@stevenannett1739]

Dude i understand the stress but let it go and just enjoy yourself! And believe me I understand!! Family is so key ! But you've got this !

[@kimherben7866]

I love Olive trees - from the ones we saw in Spain that were fruiting when Jesus was walking the earth, Their wood is stunning when used in cooking wares - spatulas, knife handles, spoons, cutting boards, I have some Olive woods artwork a small Nativity set (I cannot afford the large ones), Crucifixes, etc. I like green olives, black olives, Kalamata Olives, and Olive Oil is a staple in my kitchen that's used daily. I'm glad you took the time to see the Mission, very cool. Y'all stay safe.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@janetlesleypowers9529]

Your kids have a wonderful life and a great education! I really enjoy your adventures too! Thank You for sharing!❤😊

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much!

[@adventuresofCOKC]

I am just going to leave a comment on each video that I watch to show my appreciation lol This helped level my expectations...especially about having a Plan B, C D, etc....and lower expectations. It was interesting to watch you all try to get space and hook ups in a campground. Yikes! But great information, thanks for sharing!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Aww thanks so much ❤️

[@c.alcazar2584]

Great video, love Loreto the Mission are beautiful and love love that old tree, have fun and be safe...

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks! So beautiful there!

[@kristinag1610]

Love olives 🫒. That tree is amazing 😻

[@PSC9634]

Olives, all olives❤ Great video of Loreto. Would like to see more of both missions and the town. I didn't know cruise ships went there. Another home run. Great content.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks so much! Such a beautiful town!

[@craftytraveler9238]

I understand. I just got back home from Baja California. When people ask me what I thought of Baja, I will say, I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE WARMER. We did have a great time. driving down Mex 1 to Gurrerro Negro for Whale watching/ petting.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We think it is often times warmer but this year was different.

[@donnaharris4459]

Beautiful olive trees loving the history lesson too. Thanks for sharing safe travels ❤🤗🇬🇧

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching.

[@Mudbug2000]

Thanks for volunteering to take us along to give us the skinny on MEX. Now I’m positive I’m staying in the US. Thanks!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Our pleasure!

[@darlenarusso8235]

Incredible beauty everywhere. Love olive trees and olives!! Time south of the border is way different than here in the states. Slower paced and whenever.

[@marshadodson9683]

Love olives and the trees were amazing.

[@candyalexander2196]

Here at the outer banks of NC last week same thing exactly..we had no hookups..a new situation for us too..cold high winds how we have experienced a new way to camp..have to yse yoyr imagination thanks

[@stephaniegaddis1716]

yes to olives! Green olives straight out of the jar and black olives chopped on salads or pizza! No one else in my family likes olives, which is how I get a whole pizza to myself! And with 4 teens that's an amazing trick!! :D

[@TheRealdal]

Dang, those olive trees are so cool looking! And I love olives…..😊

[@readtheword3]

Prayers for all !

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Nice video. We'll head to Baja in the near future. That is a tight space for 4. Be safe.

[@robynbennett4901]

Thanks for sharing your Baja journey with us. Great video!

[@VanDoghies]

That RV Park was tight!!!! The ground power trick is some anxiety building material but hey, when you need power you do what you gotta do. Did other RV parks have ground validated power?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

I would say more didn’t have ground validated power than did.

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

I'm definitely with Team Marissa about the olives. 👍 Any kind, anywhere, any time. If you like green olives, check out Giuliano (pickled) Muffuletta Olive Salad Mix. It's good for salads - especially pasta salad - but also great on hoagie s and other sandwiches like an Italian Sub sandwiches, cucumbers, etc. Yummy.

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Great video. Just being there must be fun. I've never been to Mexico at all. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@MarciesWhimsySoaps]

I heard that they like to barter in Mexico. You could have probably talked them down. Glad yall had fun! LOVE OLIVES!😊

[@nataliedalton349]

Love olives! Especially black!

[@europro11]

Lived in El Paso and the RVG (Rio Grande Valley) in the late 60's and 70's used to party and get drunk in Juarez and Matamoras. I would not set foot in or be caught dead (literally) in Mexico now a days.

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

When my brother was in the Army, he was stationed in El Paso. The GIs would go to Juarez on their time off to eat and goof around. He said that you never know what type of meat was in the food... there were very few dogs on the streets, if you get my drift... 😱

[@waynehogue2499]

Thanks for bringing us along to Mexico. You guys be safe. I’m sure you are back in the states now.

[@maggieesquivel4533]

In Mexico, you must be careful crossing streets. Vehicles have the right away, not pedestrians. There are even signs in towns that clearly state "Cede paso a vehiculos" - "Give right away to vehicles". Trippy. That's why people run across the street - or walk fast.

[@rodneylw10]

Watched your adventures for a while and an Airstreamer. I believe "small as you can stand" is best- LOL. I am happy in the 25' but it is just me. I camped in a View (24') and loved it too. Bigger just limits more and makes it harder to manage. You need more with kids but... The happy spot is, to me, as I quoted above.

[@esthermcgough3995]

And love Olives especially black olives

[@n6nvr]

I suspect that Baja was getting the edges of the really complex weather systems we were getting up here in Alta California. You really need to visit Baja with an old hand that hablas enough Spanglish to get around AND knows how to get around. But when weather is bad, like you got, then any place is not going to make it.

[@kimmieRH05]

I always wished I could travel and homeschool my kids, it wasn’t in the cards for us. Now that the hubs and I are empty nesters we are about to go full time rather than downsize with a smaller bricks and sticks. I really hope that we get a chance to cross paths in the future. You are truly an amazing and inspiring family. Love watching your travels!! BTW….. I’m definitely #TeamOlive Love from NC💕

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you.

[@cindiallain8542]

Very nice. I really enjoyed all of this. Thank you edit to say. I love olives.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much!

[@ldekellis6206]

Beautiful olive tree and love olives.

[@Adventuredriven]

You guys rock, keep the Baja videos coming please. Can't wait till your next one.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks! Will do! Every Sunday.

[@carlapierle8623]

I am not a fan of olives, but I do cook with olive oil often.

[@esthermcgough3995]

Wow thanks for taking us on your journey

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

More to come! Thank you for watching.

[@NelloCambelli]

At St. Jean🎉 De Luz there was a boat limit that excluded our friends which we met inMonaco had to pay the highest prices for the menu. Still saw changing of the guard a an excellent dip in the Mederterrean.

[@pamelaschilling9464]

The olive trees are amazing

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Yes they are 😀

[@johnr8629]

so many different olive varieties, "go with the flow....

[@julieellison7179]

Team olive! I have been enjoying your journey!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

So glad you enjoy!

[@EldaVareno]

Hi! Got to Baja end of October.... starting February(mid staring march) it's all wind till the inferno 🔥 comes in -end of May - mid June

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Yes! We expected a breeze but I guess what we experienced was more than usual.

[@johnnylightning1491]

I LOVE OLIVES, green, ripe, kalamata, all of them except the really weird ones like anchovy olives. OK maybe anchovy olives are OK too. As to not expecting what you got in Baja, when have you ever been somewhere and not gotten some sort of a surprise? But I do agree, I would have expected it to be warmer. Keep the good stuff coming guys and give the kids a hug for me.

[@sylviajones4907]

Pretty slick on that boat scam. You right about the moral dilemma.

[@webothwander]

The weather sounds perfect to us! Webothwander

[@MattHayashi]

You have set a mantra "be flexible and enjoy the moment". Great vid....oh and pro olive.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Yes! Thank you!

[@hammockinparadise]

I took a boat tour from La Paz to Isla Espirito Santo. It was incredible! ❤🦭

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That sounds amazing!

[@joemiles6917]

The wind blows in Laredo all the time. I've been there many many times. In the summer it is just hot stale air blowing.

[@lindajohnson4204]

I'm not sure, but I think it's Loreto (still in Baja).

[@lindajohnson4204]

Yep, just saw the sign on the malecon. No malecon in Laredo!

[@lauriedunn6198]

Love the 3 girls in their dresses. I love olives!

[@christybrainard6134]

Beautiful! I love Olives.

[@susanski5588]

The southwest in winter spring months will always have full RV parks cause snowbirds come to stay. We are local in AZ and get frustrated too cause we can't get in places because parks don't leave any open first come first serve places. Looks like you did ok anyway.and enjoyed yourselves. Great video

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you.

[@juliam.2971]

Loreto BCS - my happy place 😊

[@dianasellars6114]

Great Video, love how you guys just so with it..... not sure Steve and would be able to do that.

[@MrAlbarry51]

Awesome episode! We’re learning so much about traveling in Mexico.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Great to hear! That is part of why we film our travels. 😀

[@lindawoody8501]

Yes on the Olives. Gorgeous places. Sorry your boat Capt. pulled a fast one on you. Glad you still did the birthday excursion.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We made the most of it. It was a great boat day!

[@richardmeyer7649]

Loved you kept filming and waited to help.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks so much! RVers are so helpful!

[@dianabergeron7499]

Amazing footage. I felt like I was traveling with you. We live in New England, so traveling there in person via RV would take forever. As for olives, I LOVE black ones.

[@patk7942]

no olives for me. Still those trees looked awesome Thank you for sharing another great video.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for watching, the trees were amazing.

[@sheilaren123]

Wow it's really beautiful. Olive tree's are awesome. I loved Olives. Was it very safe there?. I never been there.

[@nancymedeiros5268]

The wind can absolutely kill a good time

[@meercatt]

Go with the flow is not your fav mantra tho huh?😂❤😊 Glad you are finding some joy even with the stress of experiencing another culture. ❤😏

[@jimrodda]

I don't do Olives but I do like Virgin Olive oil especially when made from Greek olives 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ForeverChanged7]

The olive trees were sooo beautiful. The wood was sooo twisted and so was that beautiful road you took. The scenic route😮! I love how you go with the flow. You have to prepare for these changes of plans when in Mexico. Having lived in Baja for several years, I know what your telling us is still true. Not much has changed from a couple of decades back as far as having plan A,B,C and a possible D plan. Lol. Loved your content and the kids are just sooo awesome. Loved the Volcanic Island and the clarity of the water, the sea life. Don't know about that, " Carona " bread????😮😂 Until next time🌊🌊🌊🌊🏖️💜

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you.

[@ianfurqueron5850]

Also in "team olives" here. Any type. My mother, oddly enough, is mixed. She likes black olives, but not green olives. My ex- was the same - black olives were ok, but no green. Not sure why...

[@pamelaschilling9464]

The seals are so cool

[@cboyle707]

Thanks for sharing your spectacular views. So fun to see the kids enjoying, really enjoying the trip. PS I LOVE olives. My people are from the Mediterranean.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for watching!

[@annamaybeekman5152]

I LOVE OLIVES ANY KIND

[@dallaswillard3155]

Love olives. Awesome trip you did. Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed your trip but no interest to drive there. Scary to me when this so up in the air - re plans 😕

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for watching!

[@Markpatrickrich]

Looks like you guys are having a good time considering your weather issues, I’ve traveled the Baja many times over the years. I’m from Southern California but I have to admit it seems it’s pretty dangerous down there these days you never know what’s going on but it is beautiful. Did you guys get rid of your fifth wheel. Is this your new full-time vehicle. It’s a beautiful rig tight for your big family. I enjoy your videos all your tips and information your positive energy and your fun. I’m prepping to go full-time myself Laredo fifth wheel. Hope to see you on the road someday.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We still have the 5th Wheel, we have this RV for adventure trips like this one.

[@ryanmansell5165]

So true! my wife loves olives... I despise them! Thanks for bringing us on the journey!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for watching!

[@joemiles6917]

My bad, I was talking about Laredo TX.

[@susanlong787]

On our Baja road trip in the mid 80’s, we played tennis next to VP Bush and his secret service detail in Loreto! 😂

[@Carole712]

Love, love, love!!

[@keithDaBest]

nice weather in Florida this time of year. A lot less tourists get killed here.. That is a really beautiful town!!!

[@robinsonsontheroll5482]

Hope to get down to Baja some day. I live in Northern California so it’s not far for me lol. Just gotta go! Thanks for the videos ❤

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

You should!

[@jbird9357]

Team no olive!! But Olive oil is my go to cooking oil. 😂