12:40 p.m. We have just pulled up alongside the pier where we will be disembarking in just a little bit. It was fun to watch the ship’s thrusters maneuver us right up to the pier. We have learned that the ships can turn on a dime, pull in totally sideways, and do all sorts of amazing feats. We are thankful for a competent Captain and his staff.
The city looks very beautiful from here. The mountain range looks very much like the terrain we saw throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Visitors are drawn to Ensenada’s warm Mediterranean climate, friendly atmosphere and easy access by land, air and sea. Ensenada boasts a harbor and modern port facilities, making it Baja California’s leading seaport. In 1602, Sebastian Vizcaino sailed into the bay and was so taken by its beauty that he named it Ensenada de Todos los Santos (inlet of all the saints). The scenic setting, beautiful beaches, numerous boutiques and restaurants, vast accommodations and excellent fishing make Ensenada one of the leading resort and commercial centers on the Baja peninsula.
It is a beautiful sunny day in Ensenada with a pretty stiff breeze blowing. We look forward to our last port-of-call of this cruise. Buenos Tardes!!!
6:00 p.m. We are just now back on the ship from our Ensenada Sight-Seeing/Shopping Trip. We traveled 25 miles south along Baja California countryside to Punta Banda. On the drive, we drove through areas of town and as well as out in the country where we saw some very poor living conditions. It’s always an eye-opener as to how truly blessed we are to live in America. As part of our tour, we stopped at the Riviera Del Pacific~~ the civic and cultural center of Ensenada, also known as the historical symbol even though its structure has been mutilated. This former gambling casino was built in 1930. Several of the rooms were decorated beautifully for two weddings taking place there. The gardens and fountains surrounding the building were gorgeous. We bought some Mexican trinkets for each of our four grandkids there. (OOPS… there I go spoiling a surprise!)
We drove out to Bufadora and saw a natural cave formed by marine erosion. La Bufadora (Blowhole) throws a gush of water that rises up to 24 feet when the waves come into it, producing the sound associated with its name. The natural blowhole spews seawater and foam high into the air. On the walk out to this GORGEOUS scenery, we walked through the poorest of the poor flea market area.
I bought a necklace/earrings for Amy and me (OOPS…. There I go spoiling surprises again) and a cute bracelet for Belle that was made by a sweet little girl who was out there with her very poor-looking family selling their wares on the side of the road.
Picture of the BlowHole We Saw
It was an interesting afternoon. We are now SO READY to spend our last night aboard the GOLDEN PRINCESS as she finishes her 5,000 mile cruise with this last lap to the pier in LA, catch our flight out of LA tomorrow afternoon, fly into Huntsville on Sunday night, and then get up and DRIVE HOME on Monday. How our hearts yearn to see our loved ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But first things first……………. It’s dinnertime!!!
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