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Quadrant
1948
Journal
29
April 22 Ensenada Baja California
We camped last night by the shores of the bay approx. 1/2 mi W of Ensenada.
Minimum temperature last night was 55° F, the sky being overcast all night. The sky was clear at 6:00 AM, becoming overcast again at 8:00 AM.
April 23 San Fernando Mission 1500 ft Baja California
8:30 P.M. Camped last night at San Quintin 500 yds from the bay after eating dinner at Santo Domingo at the Gomez place. A new highway is under construction from Santo Tomas to San Quintin where it leaves off and the old road takes over again. Saw a Marsh Hawk this side (south) of Santo Tomas.
None of the old buildings at San Quintin are standing and all that remains of the wharf are the small pilings and vertical cross pieces. We arrived after dark and set no traps. Minimum temperature last night was 54° F, a strong wind blowing all night with heavy overcast.
The road runs over a coastal plain from Santo Tomas to Rosario characterized by Agave, Pitays, and Cholla cacti and dwarf buckeyes. All the plants are low, few exceeding 3 feet in height. It was