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jeremias - 4-4-2010 at 02:45 PM

Thinking about a first time trip to Ascuncion in June and wondering what the drive is like, as far as time from the border, road condition? And i know this is probably out of line, but some directions to some surf would be reallly cool. :bounce:

[Edited on 4-5-2010 by jeremias]

dtbushpilot - 4-4-2010 at 03:11 PM

It would be a long drive for 1 day. You could probably make it if you cross the border before daylight and don't mess around. Being summer there will be more daylight hours so its possible. Better to make it 2 days, stay in El Rosario if you get a late start, Gurerro Negro if you head out early. The road is fine, paved almost all the way. I think there is about 8 or 10 miles of gravel road left before Asuncion. Lots of pot holes in the road between Viscaino and the turn off to Asuncion, go slow. Juan and Shari can fix you up with accommodations and local advise.

Directions to surf?????......ummmm......uhhhhhh.......no.

You will find some North, South and West from Asuncion, Shari will probably point you in the right direction as long as you have a surf board, leave your GPS behind and promise not to mention the location on line.

Drive safe and have fun.....dt

woody with a view - 4-4-2010 at 03:16 PM

what he said ^

DianaT - 4-4-2010 at 04:19 PM

In this case, there are no surf secrets.

The main surf beach, Punta Choros is a couple of miles south of town going toward Abreojos and the turn off is marked with a sign. Locals used to keep it more of a secret, but not anymore.

Beautiful area, soft sand, and plenty of places to set up camp. Free camping and safe.

Also, sometimes there is surfing, albeit smaller surf, right in front of our house---just drive through town. Some people also camp there.

Ask anyone in town and they will happily give you directions.

We make the drive in two days, but some do it in one long day---depends on how much you like to drive and how much you stop. Best not to drive after dark, so plan accordingly.

[Edited on 4-5-2010 by DianaT]

woody with a view - 4-4-2010 at 06:04 PM

12.5 hours from border to the beach.

jeremias - 4-4-2010 at 07:59 PM

Thanks, you guys are the best!

p.s., is there a certain amount of posts before your avatar shows up? :smug:

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dtbushpilot - 4-4-2010 at 08:59 PM

I think you have to have 25 posts. Make 2 more and find out....dt

jeremias - 4-4-2010 at 09:02 PM

i can't think of anything to say....

jeremias - 4-4-2010 at 09:04 PM

this makes 25 :spingrin:

DianaT - 4-4-2010 at 09:04 PM

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Originally posted by jeremias
i can't think of anything to say....

Sure you can---go and reply to lots of other threads and if we are in town when you do visit Asuncion, do stop by.

jeremias - 4-4-2010 at 09:04 PM

i don't see it...... :no:

DianaT - 4-4-2010 at 09:08 PM

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Originally posted by jeremias
i don't see it...... :no:

BINGO --- you now have an avatar

jeremias - 4-4-2010 at 09:17 PM

nice! ... only took an hour. Supposedly I know something about computers. Now, I'm not so sure. :wow:

dtbushpilot - 4-4-2010 at 11:22 PM

cool avitar jeremias, worth the effort.....it won't be long before you start getting picked on :lol:

.....dt

805gregg - 4-5-2010 at 05:04 PM

Go to your local surf shop and pick up " A Surfer's Guide to Baja" by Mike Parise, or maybe check Amazon. There are no secret surf spots in Baja anymore, maybe in the 70's but it's all known knowlege now.

David K - 4-5-2010 at 05:30 PM

LOL... Don't tell Woody! :rolleyes:

shari - 4-6-2010 at 09:46 AM

hola and welcome to Nomadlandia amigo....check your U2U...a private message place...look for it up in the right corner of the page...it will say you have a U2U.

look forward to another Asuncion virgin!

Iflyfish - 4-6-2010 at 02:24 PM

How dare you post an avatar like that!! Did you kill it?? What are your feelings about catch and release anyway? Insulting, truely insulting. These are not the good old days anymore and Baja is going to hades... or conversely is it the best of times and you are worn on either account.

There, I just wanted to give you a proper Nomad welcome. Glad to have you aboard.

Iflyfish

jeremias - 4-6-2010 at 03:28 PM

I'm looking forward to my de-virginization. Weird, spell check says that isn't a word. Oh well.

Thanks for the welcome. I didn't kill that particular Dorado, somebody else got to. But I sure would like to slay one soon.

Bajahowodd - 4-6-2010 at 03:34 PM

No virgins in Asuncion?? Wild place! :lol:

DianaT - 4-6-2010 at 04:22 PM

Just some hints and opinions about Bahia Asuncion

1. Fill your gas tank in Vizcaino. There is a gas pump in BA, but it is more expensive.

2. Visit the ATM in Vizcaino---no bank or ATM in BA

3. If you have a favorite adult beverage, bring it with you or buy it in Vizcaino. There is some liquor available in town at the Floriani Market in the middle of town and at Ultramarinos San Diego on the west end of town, but it is limited. Beer, of course, is available everywhere.

4. Our opinion for Restaurants---all small, but good.

Tres Hermanos in the Green house on the main public beach--Gloria is really nice and besides what she has, she will cook your fish.

Small unmarked restaurant at the Hotel Verduzco---they are adding on and will be building a new restaurant. Yoli is great.

Juanita's Kitchen----small, and good- a block away from the main street. Juanita is a good cook and her husband, Lenin (sp) is her PR person. He has lots of stories he likes to tell.

5. Be very careful on the road from Vizcaino to the turn off. It starts out just fine, but then it is a mess in some areas. It is getting worse and worse. In one area, the locals have created a side dirt road---watch for it and if lucky, follow a local. They know the best place to turn up back onto the road.

well duh!!....

capt. mike - 4-6-2010 at 07:44 PM

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Originally posted by jeremias
I'm looking forward to my de-virginization. Weird, spell check says that isn't a word. Oh well.

Thanks for the welcome. I didn't kill that particular Dorado, somebody else got to. But I sure would like to slay one soon.

virginization is a noun - you can't "de" a noun.

virgined is an intransitive verb - which you can "de" :lol:

doesn't that simply want to make you say...
:lol:

shari - 4-6-2010 at 07:48 PM

ahhhh....deflowering is our specialty!!!

also watch out for the NASTY potholes on the highway from Vizcaino to the Asuncion turnoff...they suck big time.

jeremias - 4-6-2010 at 08:01 PM

So I can't have that word then. I knew it wasn't quite right. :rolleyes:

wow that's great Shari!!

capt. mike - 4-7-2010 at 06:01 AM

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Originally posted by shari
ahhhh....deflowering is our specialty!!!

also watch out for the NASTY potholes on the highway from Vizcaino to the Asuncion turnoff...they suck big time.

how about lining up a few for us this summer and we'll be there to "de".....

hey - i tried to use the mex slang for blow me above and it got deleted...???
it was no problem when i asked about it on the espaniol longo ssection?? :?: