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Udo
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WHIRLWIND BAHIA ASUNCIÓN, Memorial Day weekend.
The weekend started by leaving central Orange County on Thursday morning.
This time my baby sister came along because she hadn't seen any of Baja below Ensenada, and therefore we took our time heading to Bahia Asunción to
look at properties that were for sale. Kevin's place sold the day before we arrived. We also looked in San Rafael, Punta Prieta, San Hipolito, La
Bocana, and Punta Abreojos. Absolutely gorgeous coastline. And in Punta Abreojos, next to the lighthouse sat a green house (not for sale) that had the
million Dollar view...just breathtaking!
Bahia Asunción was the only place that had a "homey warm and fuzzy feel".
(Probably because of Shari).
Shari treated us to her special recipe of abalone burgers and baked local fish for dinners, and a scrumptious memorable breakfasts. Plus I feel I
contributed somewhat by picking up 5 dozen oysters from the local co-op at La Bocana for 35 pesos per dozen.
We did not purchase any property on this trip because of my immediate and sudden health concerns (heart), and thanks to the meds I was taking i
handled the drive in good shape. I even managed (according to my GPS) to average 61 MPH between Bahia Asunción and Punta Abreojos, thanks to a major
upgrade in suspension on the Toyota FJ.
The return trip to the OC went a little slow (although we managed to make it to Ensenada in 7 hours), an hour to Tecate, then a 2-1/2 hour wait at the
border. I've got to do the SENTRI thing! Tecate is getting to be such a crapshoot in the crossing.
The million dollar view house in Punta Abreojos
This is the tractor they use to pull the pangas (thanks to the co-op)
Co-op in La Bocana cans all their sea food products
Shari invited us to their beach house for a fish party, and Sirenita's adorable son Isaac, made friends with my singing parrot.
Along the way south we met up with the now-famous 100 days Baja walkers
In Asunción, we dropped off a wheel chair, canes crutches, walkers, etc. which were graciously accepted by the town's mayor
My baby sister, Rhea, was amazed by the shell-hunting in San Hipolito
On edit, I forgot to mention that there was a huge bunch of new graffiti in the Valley of the boulders near Catavińa. These idiots
really made a huge mess...just about every rock they spray their paint on, was painted on, even on the ones that had been already
painted for years! These Baja locals (even from Bahia Asunción) have no conscience. Their names, along with where they were from, (that's how I knew
they were from BA) was scribbled on they rocks
[Edited on 5-30-2012 by Udo]
Udo
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TMW
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Thanks, looks like everyone had a great time. I know what you mean about the graffiti around Catavina, it's a shame.
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Lauriboats
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Sorry, we just missed you here in Bahia Asuncion. The oysters were wonderful, thank you. Hope to see you on your next visit.
What we see depends mainly on what we look for.
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motoged
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I was taught in grade 4 to walk facing oncoming traffic....another road hazard in Baja????
Don't believe everything you think....
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Cypress
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motoged, Right! Unless you're hitch-hiking?
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
motoged, Right! Unless you're hitch-hiking? |
Yep.... the "bad kid" in the class pointed that out to the teacher....she didn't
know what to say, other than to present some moralistic view of hitchhiking...
Don't believe everything you think....
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tripledigitken
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Udo,
Good report! Agree on the "rock art".
Take care of yourself.
Ken
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Udo
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I had no idea you were in town, Lauri. We were next door to look at Diane's house...and loved to have spent some time with you and Jim!
Next time, sweetie!
| Quote: | Originally posted by Lauriboats
Sorry, we just missed you here in Bahia Asuncion. The oysters were wonderful, thank you. Hope to see you on your next visit.
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Udo
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Rhea
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The trip was fabulous. Shari and her family were gracious hosts. Funny the walkers that we ran into seemed normal. I wonder how they will do when
the temperatures reach over 100 degrees.
Rhea Winkler
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Udo
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Also, Rhea, your face is all over Facebook.
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Rhea
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por que?
Rhea Winkler
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Udo
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You can log on to Facebook and see what I posted.
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BajaBlanca
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Did you stop by and drop off the stuff from Shari ??? I was at school ......
If it was you who brought the pens THANKS THANKS THANKS and the notepads THANKS THANKS THANKS.
and if it wasn't you, please stop by next time LOL but give us a head's up since Les is spending alot of time fixing up the "new" house up the road
and I am at school a lot.
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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It was nice to meet your hermana Udo and of course spend more time with you and Ms.Udo...the rest of the oysters were gratefully consumed at the
welcome home convivio (celebration) for the Redmesas and Laurieboats...delicioso as was Sirena's pizza and bacon wrapped papitas....it's all about the
food right??
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mulegemichael
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shari, i love it that it's all about the food...and so do you.
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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David K
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Nice report Udo!
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wilderone
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"I was taught in grade 4 to walk facing oncoming traffic....another road hazard in Baja."
My mother taught me to stay out of the street.
Where would one be able to buy canned abalone?
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shari
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Rhea...welcome to the Nomad sandbox...nice to see you here and to have met you hermana.
Wilderone...you can buy canned abalone at some stores here in town.
Mulegemichael....I have your cans hidden in a secret spot...looking for a ride to mulege for them..are you there?
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Udo
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Yes, Blanca, it was the three of us.
Shari had called earlier in the day, and I called when I arrived because your door was locked.
The white Nissan pick up was parked outside.
Really sad that we missed each other, Blanca!
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
Did you stop by and drop off the stuff from Shari ??? I was at school ......
If it was you who brought the pens THANKS THANKS THANKS and the notepads THANKS THANKS THANKS.
and if it wasn't you, please stop by next time LOL but give us a head's up since Les is spending alot of time fixing up the "new" house up the road
and I am at school a lot. |
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DianaT
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John and I enjoyed meeting the three of you and we hope the health problems are fixed quickly and well so you can move forward with your plans.
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