All of the upheaval began less than two weeks before we were to leave the Isla and drive back to our home here. One of the first things we did was drive about 90 minutes north to Celestino Gasca to check out Villa Celeste. We have stayed there many years ago for short periods. The beach is each lovelier than the Isla’s, mostly because there is no one on it. However the only site that we could have was in the middle of the park near the washrooms with no view. Plus the closest city is Mazatlan. Celestino Gasca is a pretty small village. On the drive back we talked and did a great deal of thinking. Much as the place was lovely I just couldn’t leave the Isla and all my friends. It was enough to have to give up my garden, my trees and my view. Colin understood that.
The first view of our new home. The lot is now level and the berm has been removed.
The next day Colin was driving around the Isla and saw a ‘Se Renta’ sign. There was a fellow in the empty lot and Colin stopped to chat with him. It turns out that the for rent sign was for the upper floor of the house next door. However the lot was not for rent but then the fellow said it was possible to rent it. He called the owner and it was decided to rent the lot to us because they liked the idea of someone staying there for security.
Standing with your back to the ocean and looking towards El Faro, the lighthouse. Taken March 23, 2023
To help orientate you. The other RV park is on the top right, pretty much to the edge of the photo. This is the Isthmus, a man made piece of land connecting Chivos with Isla de la Piedra. We will be along here close to the Playa Sur Embarcadero.
Our new fence. The property is large enough for three RVs.
They will finish putting in the septic system this week.
The lot is actually three separate lots purchased by the owner for him to build a large home on when he retires. He runs a very successful business in Monterrey and has no plans to retire in the near future. So that is how we found our new home. A rental price was negotiated and they would create three RV sites. They would create a septic system – which they will complete this week. Both water and electric run to the edge of the property and they would bring those to each of the three sites. We aren’t sure who is paying for the electric set up because it will set up for 50AMP and 15AMP so there will likely be extra costs involved. The first thing they did was build a wall ( shorter then I would have liked ) but any wall to fence in our property is better than none. They have offered to put in a gate as well. We are very fortunate to have fallen into this situation.
The Playa Sur Embarcadero is top left. The dark coloured square is our lot. That straight line is where our RV will be parked. The circle at the bottom of the photo is of another RVer who has left the RV Park. The large house between the two belongs to yet another RVer. We have friends all around us.
Many meetings back and forth. Rent was sorted out. We will be paying much much less that we did at the RV Park. I started to sort out my plants and pots. I did dig a few plants out of the ground as I had large enough empty pots. Right now I honestly can’t remember but I think it was close to 30 pots that Colin moved to a friends home so they would be watered over the winter. Sadly I had to leave many of the larger ones in the ground. There was no way to dig up my five palms that I had planted back in 2010. We also had to leave behind the mini front palapa and the long side palapa. Over the years we have had to reroof the palapas. We even paid to bring in our own pea gravel to cover the dirt and keep the dust down. All in all we think that we might have put in $20,000USD, give or take, to create our ocean front paradise.
So now we will start to do to create a new site. Some work is being done prior to our arrival. Everything was to have been completed long before now. But Mazatlan has has the hottest and most humid summer in history. Most people were not inclined to work in those conditions. Then the rains and the winds came. Fortunately Mazatlan was spared the hurricanes this season. Not sure what will be completed before we arrive but we will just go with the flow.
The red arrow is our place. Playa Sur Embarcadero is in the middle at the bottom of the photo.The yellow arrow is for the large yellow house.
What we will see in front of us.
The shipping channel is directly behind us and the sun sets to the right of the lighthouse behind us,
No sense sharing with you all of our plan, as things may change a bit or a lot. Instead once we get there you will see as much as we see. And of course watch it all come together.
From the beach. We will be to the right of the yellow house. The girls are very familiar with this end of the beach.
Looks like it will be a lovely spot. Safe travels!
You have a very interesting blog. However for the moment my enquires are selfish as I really need to find the contact for tres amigos rv park. I have tried absolutely everything I can think of, no luck.
Wife and I have travelled all 32 states of Mexico and are very familiar with my sayin of, “it’s the Mexican way” and we accept that. When we leave for Mexico we leave Canada behind and embrace the Mexican culture.
So we would like to spend the winter, 5 months in Mazatlan. Tres Amigos seems to me to be the place.
About 14 years ago we spent 2 weeks at San Fernando RV Park in Mazatlan it was very nice however I think they have Gove the condo way.
So Contessa if you can help us with a contact for Tres Amigos RV Park in Stone Island that would be Great.
Thanks in advance
Harry Bargen
Medicine Hat Alberta
You only have to Google Tres Amigos RV Park and many links come. Use this one and scroll down to the phone numbers. http://www.kingdavid.com.mx. David Perez is who you will need to speak to. I’m sure that you will enjoy the park and Isla de la Piedra.
Thank you for your kind comments re my blog. Safe travels to Mexico.
Fantastic spot! I think it sounds perfect!
It looks like wonderful adventures await. Wishing you all the best of luck and safe travels. Looking forward to the continuing story! Thank you for sharing this through your blog.
A new beginning in many ways. I have no doubt you and Colin will make this spot beautiful. I look forward to riding along on your journey and knowing the excitement you both will experience as you make a new home away from home. Safe travels.
I think this place looks beautiful and nice that you are also surrounded by friends. I’m looking forward to following along as you get it set up.
How fantastically fabulous! A new chapter of fun 🥰
Contessa, you’ll have agua in d’ front area & the back as well…WOW !! Hermoso lugar, solo te faltan las plantas y las flores 🌺 🌿 🌼 < –te envìo èstas !!!
Let a new adventure in a familiar place begin! Good for you guys for starting a new dream!
Wow, the view from the air is fantastic! Wishing you much happiness in your new location.
So happy for you! Your new spot, amazing! Will be wonderful to follow the progress.
I’m still upset about David and how he could just disregard your loyalty and investment…
But hey, this new spot fell into your lap and it looks fabulous! I can’t wait to read all about the transformation.
Love reading your Blog
Yahoo to the new chapter! Love it and can’t wait to see it unfold for you all! Enjoy the planning and shaping of the new lot! Bien Vijae Mi amgios! 💕
I am excited to see how you can transform that lot into your spot. Looks like a wonderful place that the twins will love.
I am sure you will be very happy there Contessa. It is a beautiful spot and you will make it your own and create a piece of heaven for you all to enjoy. A new beginning of many special memories
That looks to me like a wonderful location! I look forward to seeing what you do with it. Are you renting just 1/3 of the spot or all of it? I’m curious as to who your neighbors will be in there.
When one door closes, another opens.
This is an even better place!
WOW!! David did you a favour, I know it didn’t feel like it at the time!!.
This spot is absolutely beautiful, the love you both will put in to will make it magnificent!
As the palms grew with you in your former place, so will whatever you plant in this spot.
I look forward to following your new adventure!!
I think this is going to turn out to be an upgrade! I am familiar with that area and you will have beautiful views from both front and back. Some latticework could help to at least give the appearance of a higher fence. I think you will be very happy there. We stayed at Celestino Gasca for a couple of weeks and I think the place you got is the better choice. I am happy for you!
Definitely Karma- I agree with Croft as you will make it your own & appreciate the certainty.The location certainly looks superior & as you note,the dogs do know that beach! All the best.