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Bajaboy
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That's funny. Chemo is a great guy. There is a good place for breakfast on the ocean located directly in front of the hotel.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
That's funny. Chemo is a great guy. There is a good place for breakfast on the ocean located directly in front of the hotel.
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Yes, Chemo is a good guy and I sure wondered what he was doing there! That is a GREAT story and yes, the locals are a very friendly group. It is not
nice to laugh at someone else's embarrassment, but I just can't help it. But for Chemo and family I am sure they will just see it as an opportunity
to offer up some great hospitality.
Thanks for sharing the story --- tis making me miss BA.
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David K
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Classic Baja !
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Bajagypsy
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I was wondering when Chemo opened a ocean side cafe! Love the folks in asuncion!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajagypsy
I was wondering when Chemo opened a ocean side cafe! Love the folks in asuncion! |
Hola Bajagypsy,
Funny thing, my new amigo, now called Chemo, told me about a good spot to open a new café with a great ocean view. We agreed a good name for
the new spot would be...
Café Blue Castle 
Bet this makes you homesick, eh?
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
Funny thing, my new amigo, now called Chemo, ...... |
Names in Asuncion are interesting. When we were first there, most, not all, of the locals introduced themselves to us by their given names and it was
only after getting to know them that we started using their nicknames. Problem is that so many are known to the locals by ONLY their nicknames that
if you mention someone by their given name, others might not know who that person is.
There is another problem, some of the locals do not like their nicknames at all even though that is who they are known as in the community. Then try
to follow the family connections --- that will drive one crazy.
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vgabndo
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Roger, your story immediately reminded me of this award winning short film. It isn't at all an exact match, but it brings up the same emotions. It is
well worth the 10 minutes.
http://shortfilmsblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/lunch-date.html
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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Udo
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What a pleasant breakfast, Roger!!
And free on top of everything else!
If I had a restaurant in BA, that seemed like the ideal location.
Udo
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Udo
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HEY...!
Where else but in Bahia Asuncion can you get a free meal on the beach plus free beers for breakfast.
You can probably do that in our place once we move into the house.
Udo
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Roger, great trip report and photos.. as only you can do... Very enjoyable..
Linda
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Bajagypsy
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Aw thanks for the picture, I am home sick. Wish we were there to have a few beverages with you!
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
HEY...!
Where else but in Bahia Asuncion can you get a free meal on the beach plus free beers for breakfast.
You can probably do that in our place once we move into the house. |
Well, not exactly free beer, Udo...although Chemo did not ask, I went across the street and bought an 18 pack of Tecate Light and left it as a 'house
gift'.
One good deed deserves another.
edited to correct misquote...thanks.
[Edited on 4-14-2013 by Pompano]
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woody with a view
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^^^ one good deed deserves another!^^^
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
HEY...!
Where else but in Bahia Asuncion can you get a free meal on the beach plus free beers for breakfast.
You can probably do that in our place once we move into the house. |
Well, not exactly free beer, Udo...although Chemo did not ask, I went across the street and bought an 18 pack of Tecate Light and left it as a 'house
gift'.
One good turn deserves another. |
You'll fit in just fine in BA.
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Udo
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Thanks, BB!!!!
Although the replacement beer was an excellent gesture, myself, (I do mean myself), I would have given him a very nice bottle of wine, which is
something he doesn't get at all...perhaps the beer was a better gesture, Roger...he may not be used to fine wines.
We'll be bringing a very nice collection of wines when our turn comes to be there full time.
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
Thanks, BB!!!!
Although the replacement beer was an excellent gesture, myself, (I do mean myself), I would have given him a very nice bottle of wine, which is
something he doesn't get at all...perhaps the beer was a better gesture, Roger...he may not be used to fine wines.
We'll be bringing a very nice collection of wines when our turn comes to be there full time. |
Thanks mucho, amigo, but maybe best to save the vino for some other occasion, Udo, as Chemo and family were all drinking Tecate Lights con mucho
gusto...hence my choice of libations.
'Sides, I had already poured all but one bottle of champagne to some fine senors y senoritas at another fiesta. Fiestas are pretty popular in
Asuncion! 
And speaking of wines, I have what's left of a case of fine 'Red' from Trader Joes waiting in the wings of your rental casa, so we were in no danger
of going thirsty. I highly recommend that wine...along with some 'Red Truck' if you can find it.
Ah..viva the grape! With special thanks to shari for her posting this photo of bella Sarah being poured some mimosas on another Asuncion thread.
Note: My favorite place in Asuncion for drinking fine wine...or having a cold brew!
This Asuncion Trip Report will continue after this next cork has been pulled...
[Edited on 4-15-2013 by Pompano]
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Skipjack Joe
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What happened to Iflyfish? The last time I walked through that door he was on the other side.
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
What happened to Iflyfish? The last time I walked through that door he was on the other side. |
Igor, I believe Iflyfish left Asuncion around mid-March after being there for 3 months. I was due to move in about March 25th after Udo bought the
casa, but was delayed a few days. In his emails, Iflyfish, was very helpful with details about staying there. As for now, I can only guess that he
is enjoying a trout stream...somewhere out there.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
What happened to Iflyfish? The last time I walked through that door he was on the other side. |
Igor, I believe Iflyfish left Asuncion around mid-March after being there for 3 months. I was due to move in about March 25th after Udo bought the
casa, but was delayed a few days. In his emails, Iflyfish, was very helpful with details about staying there. As for now, I can only guess that he
is enjoying a trout stream...somewhere out there. |
Ah, he was a good neighbor and we were sorry we were only there for a very short time while he occupied the premises. Last I heard, he is off chopping
wood, carrying water and enjoying life.
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Pompano
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Gracias to a great mechanic in Asuncion - "Pin"
'Pin', pronounced 'Peen' was recommended to me by shari y juan as a good mechanic who could fix a couple problems on my Dodge diesel.
Job 1. A worn-out heater core. When the fan started shrieking... like your cat does when your chair rocks over it's tail...I knew
something was going south. I'm sensitive to any shrieking.
Short story here about mechanics, costs, & integrity in ND, Cal, and Mexico:
I had already had the problem diagnosed and bought the heater core part in ND for $90 before coming south this last fall, but had zero time to wait
for the labor, which is huge at 8-9 hours or so.
Upon my arrival, I got estimates in SoCal ranging from $800 - $900 for labor only, with the heater core cost at another $230. Whoa, I already had
the heater core... at my North Dakota cost of ...$90. $140 cheaper than a SoCal part? What's with that? And of course, the Cal mechanics told me
that they would have to use a part they bought, they could not use mine. Adios to that. I refuse to become a victim of California's economic
problems.
So I took the heater core with me to Pin in Asuncion and he installed it like the pro he is...for only $240 complete. It was a perfect fix and well
done. I was extremely satisfied with the job...and the fee.
Job 2. To top it off, when Pin returned my truck while I was over visiting with Juan y shari, he told me that he had busted my windshield on a test
drive. Apologizing, he said he was going to La Paz to get me a new windshield and replace it at no cost to me.
What a refreshing feeling to meet such an honest and caring mechanic. Reminded me of my hometown guys back in ND.
But...that window crack was not entirely all Pin's doing, as I had picked up a few chips here and there the last few thousand miles of gravel roads,
and this looked to me like a normal small chip widening into a large crack on rough roads. Not his fault at all and it would have eventually happened
when I was driving anyway.
I was very appreciative of his honest offer, but could not accept such a expensive gesture on his part. I told him to go get the window and I would
gladly pay him for it, plus expense and labor to install.
Pin went out of his way to order and pick up that windshield in La Paz for me, and even came back a day earlier from his normal parts trip than he had
planned because he knew I needed it soon. He reminds me of some tradesman still found in the USA ... if you look hard enough. Juan y shari tell me
Pin has earned the respect of many trawler operators also, who bring their diesel engine boats from the mainland for repairs.
Here we are standing in front of the new windshield. Cost was an unbelievably cheap $140. (I forced him to take a tip) Gracias, amigo, it doesn't
get much better that this!
(Note Pin musing about my imitation of a leatherback turtle trying to stick it's head back in the shell.)
Pin's shop is located downtown Asuncion. On Calle Abulone just off the main street of Avenue Benito Juarez.
Pin also showing me how to replace a hose leaking on my power steering box. And grinning, suggested helping me with tearing out the frayed hood
insulation and getting some new installed!
Wow..Talk about ragged...but hey, it's only got 378,000 miles on it. Not quite broken in for a Cummins..
AND THAT'S MY EXPERIENCE WITH A GREAT MECHANIC AND HONEST MAN IN ASUNCION.
Sure hope some So Cal mechanics read this and take some notes.
To be continued: Next part of this Asuncion thread will be about some fine beaches.
[Edited on 4-15-2013 by Pompano]
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