So, what is Baja like, you ask......
For a start, I'll say, spectacular, rugged, unforgiving, limited, friendly, exotic and confusing,

SPECTACULAR!  Sunrises and sunsets along the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean; magnificent mountains rising up, so close to the beaches;
RUGGED!  The roads, though vastly improved since our last trip, at times and in certain places, provide a jarring, slow and arduous ride.  Elsewhere, (Cabo San Lucas to Todos Santos for example), the quality of the roads far surpasses that of highways in the United States.
UNFORGIVING!  The weather can be ferocious!  Hurricanes occur regularly each year, wreaking havoc on makeshift homes, crafted from palm fronds and tree branches, with floors of woven mats.  Floods rip through arroyos and wash away even the sturdier homes. 
LIMITED!  The influx of people from the north seeking adventure, create pressure on local resources, sometimes taking away needed resources and services for local communities.    
FRIENDLY!  The local population seems to be incredibly tolerant of the business interests and visitors from the US and Canada, despite the inconveniences caused.  Yes, the local economy and people are benefiting in many ways from tourism, though the development seems to be out of control in places and not always well thought out. Certain business entities show little sensitivity to planning projects in a way that considers the impact on the local residents and businesses.  These are my personal impressions after talking with a few business owners about the impact of development on them personally.
EXOTIC!  Plant and animal life!  Food!  Language! Customs!
CONFUSING !  It's easy to get lost!  We are lucky to be traveling with Kathy and Lonnie, who have done all the important research about places to camp and sights to see!  We've learned to be careful about what we order off the menu! ;-)

In closing this blog entry, I have to confess that my limited resources and skills with technology is preventing me from uploading photos at this time.    I appreciate your patience and plan on doing a LOT of editing of our blog when we get home!