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San Rafael camping -

wilderone - 3-5-2010 at 08:53 AM

This learning curve - posting photos is a b__ch. Hope this works. I had miles of coastline to myself - off the road to San Rafael - the OTHER road that branches to get to Bahia Asuncion. There's a coastal route available that gets you to the beach.

shari - 3-5-2010 at 08:57 AM

love your camp! thanks for not mentioning the coordinates!

torch - 3-5-2010 at 09:03 AM

ahh what do I see in the background? did you surf?

wilderone - 3-5-2010 at 06:21 PM

They curl tight and crash, and I would have to think there'd be good surfing days. One of my favorite remembrances was seeing a seal silouetted and streaking inside a wave as it was peaking. The geology around here is fascinating. Distinct layers of the cliff - about 50 feet? - show ancient lava flow at the base with shells in it. Another layer at least a foot deep that is all large clam shells - a million of them - there's another layer on top of that - the one with fossil shells laying on it and some indigenous midden tools. You'd have to think that bottom layer must be 2 million years old - and there are shells in it - you can tell that some are abalone. I have photos - maybe tomorrow night I'll fool around with uploading, etc.

David K - 3-5-2010 at 06:22 PM

More photos!:bounce::bounce: Please!:saint:

woody with a view - 3-5-2010 at 06:25 PM

no gps, por favor?

David K - 3-5-2010 at 06:28 PM

There are no waves in San Rafael Woody, calm down!

woody with a view - 3-5-2010 at 06:38 PM

who cares? others don't want it overrun! sound familiar?

David K - 3-5-2010 at 06:57 PM

A GPS waypoint isn't some magic bean that makes people go someplace, Woody. It is just a different way to give a direction... it is not easier than mileages either... Just more accurate for those who are able to use them.

shari - 3-5-2010 at 07:15 PM

this is a truly magnificent spot...here is one of my photos of that area. Its' funny...if there is one person at one of our favorite secret beaches....we just amble on down the camino to the next one...this was one of those days although it wasnt a person on the beach but the fishermen were netting sardines close to shore at our secret beach so we went a bit further down and am glad we did cause I got some really cool photos.

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woody with a view - 3-5-2010 at 07:27 PM

the funny (not really!) thing is DK will probably never come back to your neck o' the coast. as beautiful as it is (along with another area that shall remain unnamed) he doesn't see the beauty in the desolation, unless it's a place HE loves.....

see ya soon! BTW, what kinda micro brew do ya want? only one requirement, it MUST be American made since Canada won the gold!!!!

shari - 3-5-2010 at 07:32 PM

soulpatch...juan & I are minimalist campers and dont even bring a grill....we just walk the beach for a bit and find an old lobster trap washed up and burn off the plastic coating and use it!...no muss no fuss...quick and dirty...less is better.

Bajaboy - 3-5-2010 at 07:47 PM

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Originally posted by woody in ob
the funny (not really!) thing is DK will probably never come back to your neck o' the coast. as beautiful as it is (along with another area that shall remain unnamed) he doesn't see the beauty in the desolation, unless it's a place HE loves.....

see ya soon! BTW, what kinda micro brew do ya want? only one requirement, it MUST be American made since Canada won the gold!!!!


Woody,

I'd be happy to deliver for you minus a small handling fee:spingrin:

Bajaboy - 3-5-2010 at 07:49 PM

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Originally posted by David K
There are no waves in San Rafael Woody, calm down!


DK-I don't think they are referring to Bahia San Rafael which is on the Sea of Cortez. I'd give you the GPS way-points except I don't have a GPS.

woody with a view - 3-5-2010 at 07:50 PM

nah! howzabout i bring the suds and we all partake under a blazing sunset this summer over some sashimi or carne asada?

Bajaboy - 3-5-2010 at 07:52 PM

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Originally posted by woody in ob
nah! howzabout i bring the suds and we all partake under a blazing sunset this summer over some sashimi or carne asada?


See you in July!

shari - 3-5-2010 at 07:52 PM

I'm in dude....I am partial to that dark ale stuff...microbrewery...ummm...you be the suds judge amigo.

woody with a view - 3-5-2010 at 08:17 PM

i love the IPA's...... we'll bring a selection.

David K - 3-6-2010 at 10:40 AM

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Originally posted by Bajaboy
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
There are no waves in San Rafael Woody, calm down!


DK-I don't think they are referring to Bahia San Rafael which is on the Sea of Cortez. I'd give you the GPS way-points except I don't have a GPS.


Right you are... How long before we return to Pancho's place? :bounce:

DianaT - 3-6-2010 at 11:02 AM

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Originally posted by woody in ob
the funny (not really!) thing is DK will probably never come back to your neck o' the coast.


We so hope you are correct!

David K - 3-6-2010 at 11:09 AM

Funny thing that without my help, jdtrotter (now Diana T) may have never found Bahia Asuncion. It was Shari's work, but I showed her Nomad and I made the web page for her photos.

Stop this war with me Diane... I didn't start this, and I have tried many times to be nice to you. No need for the anti-Nomad attitude.

woody with a view - 3-6-2010 at 12:14 PM

the king has spoken.

wilderone - 3-8-2010 at 05:52 PM

ok - here's some pics.

The layered cliffs:

wilderone - 3-8-2010 at 05:58 PM

Some fossilized sand dollars

wilderone - 3-8-2010 at 06:00 PM

And miles of pretty beach and coves

DianaT - 3-8-2010 at 06:18 PM

That is such a pretty area and there is never a problem finding a lonely beach---miles and miles of lonely beaches.

But where you were is a great place for the shells. Love your photo of the hillside---nice one.