Almost 50 years ago, Nancy and I and a couple other would-be hippies, brother and sister, flew to Baja California, Mexico, in a Beech Musketeer, N298M. Whatever happens to obliterate airplanes must have happened to that Musketeer, because N298M is now a Cessna.
Papa’s Place
Key Takeaways:
- The author recounts an adventurous 1971 flight to a remote Baja California settlement, discovering Papa Fernandez's rustic cantina, a place offering a simple, off-grid existence.
- They returned for years, cherishing the secluded beach and primitive charm, which contrasted with the more developed Alfonsina's nearby.
- Papa Fernandez notably won a land dispute against John Wayne to preserve his settlement, though the region eventually saw more development, leaving Papa's cherished beach as a timeless, unspoiled memory.
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