BajaNomad - Nomads at new campground in Asuncion

Nomads at new campground in Asuncion

shari - 1-4-2009 at 09:35 PM

the new campground at the beach in Asuncion was jumpin with Nomads all week...a whack of fun was had by all. Awful Art provided the comedy and games while Barbareno mixed the drinks and Timo had the BBQ working overtime wtih all the fish caught. Redmesas and Gaffer provided the firewood from their building projects. Vagabundo entertained us with his fabulous photos and stories....and tiomiguel and edder wandered over occasionally to make sure we were all behaving.
It is a great place to hang out and watch the boys reelin in croakers at the beach.

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shari - 1-4-2009 at 09:38 PM

timo is a classic helpful Nomad and gave these hippie bikers (who rarely ride) a lift out to the highway...sirenita drove them from Ensenada to GN too and they arrived christmas day in time for lobster dinner.

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woody with a view - 1-5-2009 at 07:27 AM

when do the dorado arrive? we're making plans. Bia wants a dorado and i kinda promised her i knew just where to get 1 or 3..... :light:

Iflyfish - 1-5-2009 at 08:49 AM

Great pics Shari. What are the amenities in the RV Park?
That's a great site!
Iflyfish

Udo - 1-5-2009 at 08:54 AM

Shari,
The campsite looks close enough to the water so to keep the kayaks handy.
Is this campground a dry camp or does it have some sort of hook-ups? Perhaps water & sewer only?
Thanks!

Bajagypsy - 1-5-2009 at 11:12 AM

Wow, so wish the gypsy's could have made it.

Iflyfish - 1-5-2009 at 01:26 PM

Udo

The RV site is very close to the beach, about a city block from the shore. Great site. I know they planned on electric and hook ups, but don't know yet. Great spot! Wish I was there. I look forward to reports from those who have stayed there.

Iflyfish

Fred - 1-5-2009 at 02:42 PM

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I wonder what the rate is at this "Great" campsite?

David K - 1-5-2009 at 03:25 PM

HMMMMMMMMM I wonder if Shari could give ALL the details on this place, like where exactly, what services, how much to stay, what kind of beach and how far away... Come on Shari, you can do it!!! :yes:

Fred - 1-5-2009 at 03:50 PM

Helpful for me. Always like to know as many details as possible.

Fred - 1-5-2009 at 04:01 PM

You are right David...............I just try to get all the info I can as I keep a baja notebook.

Hook - 1-5-2009 at 08:40 PM

Give it up, Bif. It will be an endless infomercial for months to come.

Fred - 1-5-2009 at 08:42 PM

laidback you got..........rid of my "mean days" long time ago you did not get. RE: started going to Baja. Now just drink a few beers and talk to the ladies, even the one who think I am a "bear"

Fred - 1-5-2009 at 08:43 PM

Good call hook

2-tie-dye-4 - 1-6-2009 at 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hook
Give it up, Bif. It will be an endless infomercial for months to come.

Personally, I hope for the endless infomercial, at least there will always be something pleasant to read and pictures of happy people to look at. If not for the "info" posts on this forum, we might not have chosen Asuncsion for a destination and therefore would have missed so many adventures there and along the way.

Timo1 - 1-6-2009 at 07:55 AM

Thats our motorhome in the first pic
We're plugged in to electricity here and there is a sewer dump here
We just have to move about 40 feet to it
Water is also on site
The beach is roughly 80 paces away so a yak is perfect for here
The nearest store is a 5 min. walk away
Hope this helps

Hook - 1-6-2009 at 08:29 AM

Thanks, Timo1.

There are those of us that just want unbiased "info" on places. Forgive our skepticism.

How many amps is the service? Is there water at each site or a communal fill up? A communal dump station? Any shade structures or wind breaks? Bath/shower complex?

I aint asking for a Woodall's description.............but I appreciate the beauty of 3rd party opinions.

shari - 1-6-2009 at 09:11 AM

maybe the people who stay there are too busy having fun to post all the info for you....maybe they dont want to...maybe they want to keep it a secret for themselves...

OK, so ummmm....oh great pure nomads...should I NOT answer peoples enquiries....OK so ummmm...maybe you should all just email me so I dont get drawn and quartered when I try to answer direct questions.....???

jorgie - 1-6-2009 at 09:19 AM

iflyfish......it's where the horse stables were ....WOW, they have the best RV spot possible......I looked hard at buying that......its the best.

Russ - 1-6-2009 at 09:28 AM

Shari, I know it's hard not to take negative posts personally but there are more of us that look forward to your informative posts than not. So PLEASE continue as always. I get lots of inquiries about your area and it's nice to have your reports to pass along.

jorgie - 1-6-2009 at 09:34 AM

well said Russ

Udo - 1-6-2009 at 09:36 AM

I'm like David K...I just read past the negative posts, political posts and naysayers.
Perhaps I am just an optimist at heart, and I rally appreciate what Shari has to say. You should hear how I describe Asuncion to all my friends. Everyone is ready to drive there this year.

shari - 1-6-2009 at 09:52 AM

gracias amigos....and now for a shameless infomercial....many of our nomad amigos are campers and there was nowhere to camp with amenities here...people used to park at our place at the blowhole out here which is very exposed to the winds so we have been working on a new place you can camp in the village at the beach....apart from water, power, bathroom/shower, dump station, a big mesquite shade tree, there is also wireless internet and a neat little clubhouse/library affectionately called "canada club" by the canucks there. We are in the process of making it pretty poco a poco.

Russ - 1-6-2009 at 10:14 AM

Thanks. Will there be more camping info on you site as well? And I suppose we can use your site as well to make reservations and ask specific questions about our needs while in the area?

Iflyfish - 1-6-2009 at 10:15 AM

Good one Udo! I got hooked. Hard to see good people bad mouthed.

Iflyfish

shari - 1-6-2009 at 10:52 AM

I will update the website as soon as I get a chance...we've been way to busy enjoying the wonderful company around the campfires at Timo & Barbarenos for any serious work to get done.

DianaT - 1-6-2009 at 09:04 PM

OK,
unbiased non camper info on the campground in Bahia Asuncion---OK, not totally unbiased about Bahia Asuncion since we have a home there and love it. :yes:

For those of you who have been to Bahia Asuncion, the new campground is next to where the Shari's Beach House rental is located. The lots have been cleared, a central septic built, and a cute little building with a bath, shower, book exchange and washing machine.

Now, if you are looking for the formal RV park with individual hook-ups and all well defined, forget it. But if you want a laid back old Baja type place where you just find the "right"place to park your rig and run the extension cords, or pitch a tent, it is the place for you.

Bahia Asuncion is not for everyone---it is old Baja---no super stores, only a couple of casual restuarants, water that can go out at anytime, fresh veggies only when the truck comes in, and the locals are the nicest people we have met anywhere.

Someday there may be a "formal"RV park-

---but for now, the new campground is a much better fit with the town and a nice place to stay.

Diane

[Edited on 1-7-2009 by jdtrotter]

DianaT - 1-6-2009 at 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by udowinkler
You should hear how I describe Asuncion to all my friends. Everyone is ready to drive there this year.

STOP, STOP, STOP---you must be stopped---can you be bought? :lol:

Diane

Russ - 1-7-2009 at 06:49 AM

Here's a Feb. '08 pic I took of one of the rentals. Is this the camp area? I think Shari had already used it for a large group that also rented the house. It is a prime location with really nice neighbors in back.

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rbwrivers - 1-7-2009 at 06:59 AM

It's just to the left of there. Infront of Birddog and my house. We were there when Shari started the work on it. I'm happy to see everyone enjoying it.

Iflyfish - 1-7-2009 at 08:43 AM

Whoa!! I have changed my mind. Stay away. This is a terrible place hosted by hostile, insensitive, greedy, self serving and self agrandising, shamelessly self promoting people in a village that is so developed that time share hustlers are accosting you at every turn. The road to get there is awful and sometimes impassable, there are earthquakes and rowdy teen agers in town. The place is nearly fished out and people who visit never come back. One cannot even get a decent day old tortilla in that town. The beer is warm and there are pop tops littering the beach. Stay away!

Whew, that's better.

Iflyfish

David K - 1-7-2009 at 09:02 AM

Great... just great....

Thanks Shari...

Diane, thank you for the details... It sounds like the way Camp Gecko used to be before Doc closed it (made it just for long term leases).

dtbushpilot - 1-7-2009 at 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Iflyfish
Whoa!! I have changed my mind. Stay away. This is a terrible place hosted by hostile, insensitive, greedy, self serving and self agrandising, shamelessly self promoting people in a village that is so developed that time share hustlers are accosting you at every turn. The road to get there is awful and sometimes impassable, there are earthquakes and rowdy teen agers in town. The place is nearly fished out and people who visit never come back. One cannot even get a decent day old tortilla in that town. The beer is warm and there are pop tops littering the beach. Stay away!

Whew, that's better.

Iflyfish

I'm with you fish. The only reason that I keep going back is to see if the pathetic place has gotten any better but, alas, it's only gotten worse. The last time I was there my arms hurt for 2 days because they made me reel in fish. They even made me eat raw fish...Not very hospitable if you ask me....dt :lol:

[Edited on 1-7-2009 by dtbushpilot]

surfer jim - 1-7-2009 at 09:46 AM

Another "secret" BAJA location revealed..... :lol:

There will probably be a call for those archeologist (you know.... the ones visiting the missions) to go and check the rocks there before the campers destroy everything.....

Sounds like my kind of camping......"old baja" has a nice sound to it....

wilderone - 1-7-2009 at 11:23 AM

Great to learn of a place to camp, but once the RVs, motorhomes, little dogs, dump stations, electric ( TVs, radios, early AM generator, etc.), ATVs are introduced - there goes the serenity and what it WAS and SHOULD BE.

David K - 1-7-2009 at 06:42 PM

Do you have a map?

Can you find Bahia Asuncion, near halfway down, on the left side, just below the big hook of Baja?

There it is!

DianaT - 1-7-2009 at 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dtbushpilot

Quote:

[Edited on 1-7-2009 by dtbushpilot]

Yes, yes, yes, both of you have the rest of the story. :tumble:

IFLYFISH, I know we will never get you to return--it was such a terrible experience for you. We are sure that the next time you hit Vizcaino, you will not turn right, but will head south.

But then again, we really hope you will return when we are there.

Diane

DianaT - 1-7-2009 at 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BajaTacoMan
oh, this place is really bad huh?

So bad that we have a home there after visiting once, and so bad that IFYFISH after visiting there once has been a major supporter of the local mountain bike club.

I know, we are really biased, but while we loved Baja, we never thought we would buy a place in Baja until we visited Bahia Asuncion-----

Diane

David K - 1-7-2009 at 10:41 PM

Shari should make more for all the good she has done for the town and the guests... Shari is too nice, profits are not bad, they keep people doing good things that others benifit from.

I saw the good in Shari when she started her Internet welcome. I offered and made her first web site to help her get the word out... I was impressed... and since then, look at all the Nomads who have enjoyed Bahia Asuncion.

shari - 1-8-2009 at 08:46 AM

yeah, I kinda like the camp where ever ya please type thing...we're thinking of putting pismo shells to mark out spots but hey...maybe later...we will put some more electrical and water hookups around the place but for now...it's a rustic disorganized camp so like diane says, if ya want fancy...it's not for you.
As far as radios, dogs etc...this village has all that and more so touring types arent really a problem...ATV's??? well....maybe.

awfulart - 1-10-2009 at 10:15 AM

Well, we just got back from what was our 2nd annual New Year's visit to Bahia Asuncion. We've decided to make it a tradition. This year we stayed at Campo Serenita. The view was FABULOUS! We liked being able to position our RV to suit ourselves. We had access to water and electricity. There is dump site, too. The "clubhouse" has a bathroom, shower and washing machine, a library, and WI-FI. I'm very sensitive to noise but was not bothered at all - not even with New Year's celebrations. It is a work-in-progress but we have no complaints. Shari and Juan are the best! There was so much shared fish, crab and shrimp and other delicious food it was astounding! We can't wait to return! Hey, the road was better, too.

Bajaboy - 1-10-2009 at 11:09 AM

Art, we enjoyed spending New Years with you again. Sorry we missed you before you left. I think your report sums up the campground well. I think the campground will be a central focus point for Nomads for years to come. If nothing else, the commradarie is priceless.

See you next year if not sooner.

Zac, Tracy, and Gabriel

shari - 1-10-2009 at 11:38 AM

Awful Art REALLY lives up to his name! ya gotta meet him to grasp this....definately entertaining. Alice and rintintin are divine...and they even adopted an asuncion streetdog ...Kevin Jr.

It wouldn't be New Years without this wonderful couple. Gotta love a guy who brings yard games and bags of clothes for the whole village.

we had way too much fun the past few weeks at campo Sirena...most excellent campfire conversation, comradery, singing, dancing, fabulous food, belly laughs, hugs and LOVE!

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Barry A. - 1-10-2009 at 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Russ
Shari, I know it's hard not to take negative posts personally but there are more of us that look forward to your informative posts than not. So PLEASE continue as always. I get lots of inquiries about your area and it's nice to have your reports to pass along.

I STRONGLY second that, Russ. Keep up the good work, Shari-----------I am sure that many of us love your posts, and I think that is what this NOMADS board is all about.

Barry

shari - 1-10-2009 at 05:50 PM

and thanks to your input russ....we are having a Full Moon Rising dance party at the campground tonight....yeehaw...campfire, full moon, barbarenos paralysers, great company, dancing.....oh yeah!

It's cool to have a common place to unite and hang out....wish you were here!

Timo1 - 1-11-2009 at 01:44 PM

This is Barbareno. Using Tim's avatar as I am too lazy to get up off my hiney to find my pass words to log on.

Last nights moon rising party was a howling good time, will post pictures when I get them downloaded.

In the mean time this is what we have to wake up to every morning.

Barb

ps.....sorry in advance if the picture is too big.

woody with a view - 1-11-2009 at 01:50 PM

those pagan rituals are usually good for a nice hangover....

Sharksbaja - 1-11-2009 at 03:47 PM

Time for multi-colored flags running the length of the road in from Viscaino.

Hey Jim, good idea! Might just save the place from becoming the next Victoria BC releat with flowers. :bounce:

Sharksbaja - 1-11-2009 at 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by udowinkler
I'm like David K...I just read past the negative posts, political posts and naysayers.

Too funny! Has David actually passed up a political post in this forum?

Shari, I must say, you're doing a wizbang job of promoting your area.

David K - 1-12-2009 at 09:23 AM

Now Corky, he said 'negative posts' not false posts! :rolleyes:

Back to Baja! :light:

2-tie-dye-4 - 1-12-2009 at 06:44 PM

Shari does a good job of promoting, I agree, but it seems to me that most of the "promotions" are coming from people who have been there and are sharing their experiences. Keep in mind that coming from the States to Asuncion is a bit of a way and along the way we travellers are dropping dollars all through the Norte, so she is actually promoting Baja. I kinda promote Mulege myself, even though I don't own anything there...but the day's not over, hee hee

BajaGringo - 1-12-2009 at 07:17 PM

Shame on you Shari!!!

PROMOTING that place and taking advantage of all those poor souls who find their way down. God knows that this forum is FILLED with stories of Nomads who have felt ABUSED by the ILL TREATMENT they have received there.

Proof of that is all the obviously masochistic types who keep on going back for more...

:lol:

Katiejay99 - 1-12-2009 at 07:20 PM

Hi Shari - Great looking place you got going on there - hopefully some day I'll get to see it in person.

Baja Gringo still needs his Cadillac Margarita, I see...... :yes:

BajaGringo - 1-12-2009 at 07:24 PM

Okay, you got the color right. So tell me what else you got in that glass?

Quality control you know...

BajaWarrior - 1-12-2009 at 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BajaGringo
Shame on you Shari!!!

PROMOTING that place and taking advantage of all those poor souls who find their way down. God knows that this forum is FILLED with stories of Nomads who have felt ABUSED by the ILL TREATMENT they have received there.

Proof of that is all the obviously masochistic types who keep on going back for more...

:lol:

Oh ya!

She sucks you in, your helpless. You drive all the way down there, she put you up in comfortable accomidations, provides fishing, pours you a Pina Colada, and tells you all the secret spots.

Hell, we're still talking about our trip and that was 16 months ago!

BajaGringo - 1-12-2009 at 07:39 PM

It's ALL an obvious ploy....

Katiejay99 - 1-12-2009 at 08:27 PM

"Okay, you got the color right. So tell me what else you got in that glass?

Quality control you know..."

It's too bright in here to see - hurry put your sunglasses back on - then I can tell you what's in the glass......

BajaGringo - 1-12-2009 at 08:43 PM

Better???

Katiejay99 - 1-12-2009 at 08:48 PM

UGGGG :no:

The answer is that it is really empty.

BajaGringo - 1-12-2009 at 09:01 PM

Well you gotta love this one...

Katiejay99 - 1-12-2009 at 09:04 PM

Yawn.... I'm going to bed now. <Sorry for hijacking, Shari>

Sharksbaja - 1-12-2009 at 11:09 PM

So true the stories I've heard regarding hangovers after having too much fun are just overwhelming. It't soooo painful to almost daily see Shari being a great hostess and friend in such a cool place. The more fish she posts the sicker I get... to get down there!! :cool:

It's not fair to see people enjoying themselves so much. So for the sake of our sanity, quit rubbin' it in so deep! :lol:

I am not against a prosperous little town. I kinda would like to see Mexicans remain the predominate cullture there though but that's how I feel about all Mexican towns.

I'm sure there are plenty of folks that are now a minority in their own neighborhood.

Shari and Juan are good for the economy down there. The fill an important niche from all I've read, do a great job of it. Now pull down the flags or the whole world will be there manana!

shari - 1-13-2009 at 08:29 AM

Sharks, for your information, the northerners who have bought here (less than 10) are few and far between...I'm the only one in my neighbourhood...oooops I'm mexican as is my family...trotters and laurieboats made their own neighbourhood, gaffer is alone in a sea of locals in his beloved barrio, bajaboy loves being the only gringo in the back of town, timo is surrounded by Arce's, and redmesa is awash in mexicanos daily....It is working out really nicely in that way...there is no gringo compound or area but a few barrios have a token gringo and enjoy it.

It makes for a positive immersion scenario, more work for the locals, amuses the neighbours, and is an all round nice experience for everyone.....largely due to the wonderful people who have chosen this place and the gracious townsfolk who welcome them. There is a really cool cultural exchange of language, ideas, skills, food and friendships. Those who come here are surprised how loving the neighbours are...they are always bringing over food like lobster, crab, fish, cake, etc. and the sharing is contagious.
So far so good sharks but it is definately not for everyone. Perhaps it seems that we are overrun by tourists...not at all true. We maybe have like a 20% occupancy rate...mainly due to all our clients end up getting their own places!! anyway...our lives have been enriched by the folks who are making their homes here...we are fa..mi...ly!

Bajaboy - 1-13-2009 at 08:43 AM

Well said Shari. Asuncion has a long ways to go before it becomes a gringo enclave....and that's a good thing.

zac

BajaGringo - 1-13-2009 at 10:47 AM

Touche Shari...

Sharksbaja - 1-13-2009 at 11:57 AM

Egads, I wasn't slamming anyone. Just from this perspective it looks like a place to good to pass up. You do a good job of attracting folks. Like some relatives, they come to visit but never go home. :lol:

"We maybe have like a 20% occupancy rate...mainly due to all our clients end up getting their own places!! "

Case closed..

Barry A. - 1-13-2009 at 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sharksbaja
Egads, I wasn't slamming anyone. Just from this perspective it looks like a place to good to pass up. You do a good job of attracting folks. Like some relatives, they come to visit but never go home. :lol:

"We maybe have like a 20% occupancy rate...mainly due to all our clients end up getting their own places!! "

Case closed..

"Egads", you say??????????? "Egads" (???) boy Sharks, I have not heard THAT term for a longggggggggggggg time. :lol:

Barry

shari - 1-13-2009 at 05:51 PM

hey sharks...for crying out loud, I never said you slammed anybody...just responding to your post and trying to clear up a possible misconception...by jove...for petes sakes....jejejjeje :biggrin:

BajaGringo - 1-13-2009 at 05:57 PM

Group Hug...

Sharksbaja - 1-13-2009 at 06:21 PM

Egods! Luv ya, mean it!!! :biggrin:

I remember those panicky days during Shari and Juans' contruction. The earth rumbled and roared yet you had a firm grip. You didn't cave in either figuratively or literally. You got my respect girl!

I'm hopeful your town will persevere during tough times ahead. Your gracious hospitality is well known. It's a shame their aren't more open arms in the world. You go girl!

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