Bahia Asuncion Fiesta Carnival

Ah yes, the carnival. We are not carnival people, but this is Baja, so off we went. Of course, they are not on our time schedule---dark does not arrive until late, and carnival life began at 10 pm---past our usual bed time.

In the US, we never eat at carnivals---don't like much about them as they seem to be run by people in the sleezy catagory--some of them our ex-students from the California Department of Corrections. ---we expected the same to be true in Bahia Asuncion. What a pleasant surprise---

Arriving around 8:30, we watched the set-up with few people.

The name of our main street---one we have borrowed for an address


These carnival families hardly looked sleezy


Ah, the food area. We had already had dinner as we just knew the food would be like the questionable faire offered at US carnivals. Carnival food---yuk

Opps, those look quite fresh and nice


Opps, she certainly doesn't look sleezy or uninviting.


Getting hungry


Just a little more hunger?


OK, just one taco for each---yikes, what fresh food


Well, dos mas, por favor


We have lots more pictures, but we have never seen such quality food at a carnival anywhere---and such nice people!

Time to crown the new Queen of Bahia Asuncion---10p.m.---well actually later. First had to wait for the one police truck to bring some chairs, and then had to listen to the politician's speeches---verbose in any language.

Ignoring the speeches, I watched the young ladies off to the side---nervous, a little giddy, and absolutely beautiful

Once they were at the back ready to walk toward the stage, I requested una mas photo, por favor.



Last years, and this years, they are all beautiful, but for some reason, this one was my favorite. In the photo, there is a shadow of another young lady, but this one stood in no ones shadow.



The new queen is crowned


Connected to queens everywhere, this young lady knew the proper queen wave.


They were followed by some very nervous young ladies and one young man dancing some traditional folklorical dances.



On the other side of the mountain, I always see a bit of Stephen King at any carnival---I just hope it remains in the realm of fantasy.



They are all looking at you


Who is that stranger in the pack?


All lined up in a neat row just like Stephen ordered


And to where is he riding?


OK, I will send Stephen King off somewhere, but can you spell copyright?



We had a great time and had to leave the next day. We missed that last few days of the fiesta, but that will not happen again.

Diane and John

[Edited on 8-19-2007 by jdtrotter]

WOW

sorry jd

jdtrotter, Thanks for all the fiesta pictures.Looks like a family event.

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Originally posted by Cypress jdtrotter, Thanks for all the fiesta pictures.Looks like a family event.

It is one of the things we love about Mexico---yes, if all someone is interested in is booze and party, that can be found. But for the most part, events, celebrations, etc. are so family oriented and include the very old and very young.

Diane

Oh Diane, your pictures are great!

Your carnival brought back memories of all carnivals Baja that I have attended. The beautiful señoritas, dancers and attendees; the fresh delicious food; the myriad of items you can win or buy - disney characters and pooh, a nice plaster bust of Jesus. You've left me smiling with this series.

I especially like the photo of the woman who looks like she's cooking happiness into those peppers.... and the peppers have me slobbering on the keyboard. You've inspired me... and now I know what will be part of our dinner tonight.

Thank you!

Nena

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Originally posted by Natalie Ann Oh Diane, your pictures are great! Your carnival brought back memories of all carnivals Baja that I have attended. The beautiful señoritas, dancers and attendees; the fresh delicious food; the myriad of items you can win or buy - disney characters and pooh, a nice plaster bust of Jesus. You've left me smiling with this series. I especially like the photo of the woman who looks like she's cooking happiness into those peppers.... and the peppers have me slobbering on the keyboard. You've inspired me... and now I know what will be part of our dinner tonight. Thank you! Nena

Thanks Nena,
Love, pride, and happiness were all over those food booths---it was difficult to choose where to eat our second dinner

Diane

NO, unless you keep all those front porches on the other side of the hill.

Thanks for the laugh.

Diane