We've managed to locate a Walmart closer to us, and although it has food (like a super Walmart in the U.S.), it is is much smaller that what we expected. Of course there's a Walmart across the street from Costco that we didn't check out on our earlier trip, but we're not about take that walk again if we don't have to. There are busses running up and down the main drags, so think we'll grab one of those next time. Although, we have been offered use of a mini van, so we're sorely tempted. Anyway, routine food shopping is done at the Calimax (grocery store) and the little liquor store close to the harbor. Beer prices have been exactly the same, whether grocery store, liquor store or 7-11. We've been getting Spanish "lessons" from a variety of local folks we meet and they have fun listening to us mangle their language. But all of them are pleased that we're making the attempt. We've decided to stay another month and then depart for points south around end of February/early March. So without further adieu...our views so far from Ensenada....
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| Coming up the F-dock ramp looking towards town and the huge flag |
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| portion of the marina |
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| Restrooms, laundry, office area |
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| Harbor Master and Cruisers' Loungs |
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| Big on American Football |
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| Hotel at the beginning of "Gringo Gulch" |
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| One of the MANY eateries on Gringo Gulch |
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| Ensenada Marina |
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| The "boardwalk" in front of Ensanada Marina |
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| The Plaza just inland of Ensenada Marina |
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| Nancy thought some had left some presentos for her... just advertisement for the corner gift wrapping shop |
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| Nice church, but we didn't have time to stop in |
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| Crossing the water-less river |
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| Getting closer to the Cruisport harbor |
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| Yes, if there's no bridge, they just drive across "the river" |
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| What we found in our holiday cake...was only supposed to be ONE baby.... |
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| Shakedown wedged between two large powerboats |
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| Tequila's from the sidewalk |
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| When Louie puts the horse out, it means Tequila's is open for business....horse is made out of metal |
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| Tequila's and sidewalk seating |
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| Took a walk on road to San Diego....came to ramp to water... |
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| We stopped here....so did the sidewalk...so we turned around |
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| Heading back into town |
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| Cruise ship to the right |
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| Welcome sign as we get closer to town |
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| At the boat ready to visit with brother Vern |
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| another shot of the marina from end of our our dock |
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| Hal, Nancy, Vern, and Christina |
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| Vern wishing he could punch his older brother... he knows better, of course |
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| Vern buys painting...now doesn't know what to do with it.... |
And that's all for this update....we've both been under the weather for the past 6+ days, but are back in fine form. Next week we both celebrate getting officially old (by government standards anyway). Until next time!
