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, rustic Baja California camp run by Papa Fernandez, a simple, isolated haven discovered unexpectedly after a delayed journey.
- Papa's camp offered a unique, non-resort experience characterized by basic amenities, fresh seafood, and a hidden, untouched beach, fostering a cherished simple life for returning visitors.
- Despite development pressures, including a legal challenge from John Wayne, Papa successfully retained his land until his death, leaving his cherished beach unchanged even as surrounding areas began to embrace modernization.
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