This lady brought me to love a land and people in a manner I never dreamed possible. A must read for the romantic as well as the pedantic.

... this writing is like the geography [of Baja], desert surrounded by water. Rich, yet sparse; full, yet hungry. Like Mexico, full of soul. This book is much more than a regional tale: it is the beginning of a literature of Baja ...

I bought this book and it was so enjoyable that I read it in one sitting! I read constantly, but I can only think of three or four times in my life where I've read a book straight through. It's a wonderful story and I can't wait to pass it on to some friends...

I really enjoy using this book! I've had it for about a year, and I keep it handy for referring to whenever my kids suggest an outing. I know I can look any kid-friendly place up in one of the appendixes or the index and get directions, phone number, etc. Plus lots of info!
My sister-in-law is a teacher and I gave her a copy of the book--she uses it a lot , too! She uses it for field trip ideas for her 4th graders, plus fun weekend ideas for her and her two teenagers. It's a great ideas for a rainy day book, too.