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Photos: The Food Scene

MEXICO | Sunday, 19 Mar 2017 | Photo Gallery

Yummy food in Ensenada
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So Many Fish in the Sea

MEXICO | Saturday, 11 Mar 2017 | Views [539]

Our whale watching excursion was fun.  No mishaps, just fun.  A bit long, and I fell and wiped out two guys, but other than that, just fine. Sergio’s Sport Fishing took us out to Todos Santos island , which is the migratory route for ... Read more >


Off the Beaten Path

USA | Saturday, 11 Mar 2017 | Views [320]

  Monday morning, Debbie and I set out to visit a winery.  All the reviews said it was a long trek out, but worth it for the spectacular views.  Off we go on the paved road and then on a dirt “highway”.  The dirt highway ... Read more >


Locked Up Abroad

MEXICO | Saturday, 11 Mar 2017 | Views [415]

For our first Sunday meeting in Ensenada,  we made plans to meet with my liaison and follow him and his wife to the kingdom hall to attend the Piedras Negras English congregation meeting. Cool. Although it was only 15 minutes away, it felt like ... Read more >


There's No Place Like Home

MEXICO | Saturday, 11 Mar 2017 | Views [439]

I booked an apartment on Air BnB for the month of March.  Google maps has done a great job of getting me all over town, even with no street names posted.   We when we we found the apartment and Dona Yolanda was waiting as promised. The apartment ... Read more >


Photos: Whale Watching II

MEXICO | Friday, 10 Mar 2017 | Photo Gallery

I saw whales but failed to capture any in photos. Enjoy the beautiful ocean views.
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Photos: Driving in Ensenada

USA | Friday, 10 Mar 2017 | Photo Gallery


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Photos: Temp Home

MEXICO | Friday, 10 Mar 2017 | Photo Gallery


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Photos: Whale Watching I

MEXICO | Friday, 10 Mar 2017 | Photo Gallery

The crew threw in lines and let the passengers reel in the catch.
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Crossing the Border

USA | Wednesday, 8 Mar 2017 | Views [380]

Having never crossed the US/MX border by land, I was a bit nervous, but I had done my research and knew exactly what to expect on that fateful Saturday morning:   1) Drive into the line that says “Items to Declare”  ... Read more >


Photos: Crossing the Border into Mexico

USA | Wednesday, 8 Mar 2017 | Photo Gallery


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The Long Drive Home

USA | Tuesday, 7 Mar 2017 | Views [403]

So, the drive from Iowa, USA to Ensenada, Mexico was officially  27 hours, but we took 5 days.  That included a stop in San Antonio and two short driving days.   Border crossing day was only 2.5 hours, San Diego to Ensenada.   ... Read more >


Photos: The Long Drive Home

USA | Tuesday, 7 Mar 2017 | Photo Gallery

Iowa to Mexico
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A new life for Jackie

USA | Monday, 6 Mar 2017 | Views [410]

January 20, 2017 was my last day of secular work. After 15 years, I thought I would feel some sadness at leaving. Instead, all I felt was joy and happiness at my future prospects. I had big plans for the 38 days before I left for Mexico. I imagined ... Read more >


Photos: Profile Pics

USA | Tuesday, 28 Feb 2017 | Photo Gallery


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