California/Mexican Vacation: Ensenada

Ensenada Mexico

October 25th 2018

We are finally in a Mexican City on our Mexican Cruise. Although it was not a city anyone of us would have chosen, we are here. So we soon deported and made our way out along the docks. We were greeted by a gentleman who offered a tour to the city with a roundtrip $5- fee. We jumped on and along the ride we were offered a tour of El Bufadora. It was much cheaper then the tickets on the ship and since we had no other plans we decided on the tour. 

The tour bus was about a 45 minute ride, like in my previous post I did have several more pictures but the blogger site refuses to upload my pictures anymore. (I still do not know why if anyone has a suggestion I thank you for input in the comments.) Below is a picture of the horses on the beach, which is also a tour I believe one can take.

While waiting for our tour to start several people approached us to purchase things. We instead decided to simply enjoy the warm weather. 

Soon we were loaded up and on our way

Our tour guide offered us information as we drove. These heads are of significant people of Ensenada.

Before long we were driving along the coast, these were some of the views out the window. Lovely....

Once we made it to La Bufadora we were greeted by shopping shopping and more shopping.

A few things to know before you go,
-Bathrooms are plentiful, but plan to PAY to use.
-Be ready to "haggle" or say "NO" often, even more then you would ever expect. Street vendors in this area are EXTREMELY aggressive.
-DO NOT attempt to take picture of the baby tigers, unless you are a paying customer.
-Do not swing on the bar stool swings unless you are getting a drink at the bar.
-Although you will be offered several Tequila drinks in a small try me cup, it will not get you drunk, and if you promise to hook up with them after you see the blow hole...they will remember you.
-You can get almost ANY prescription you need at the pharmacy, but 1-2 Xanax to help you on the plane ride home cannot be purchased unless you buy a whole 30 day supply.
-Cherro's  are yummy and the sample sizes given are enough to fill you up.
-DO not buy a $7- American magnet when you can get 3 for $5- down the way.
-Do not get suckered into paying $7- for a magnet just because the haggler has a sick father.
-DO DO DO Haggle! I found, after running away from most if you do offer a reasonable price for an item they will take it.
-Do stop and look at the beautifully hand painted shells at the end of the walkway near La Bufadora. Best Souvenir ever.
-Do allow yourself to enjoy the beauty of the cliff's and water.
-Buy any last minute purchases at the on site (soda/candy toiletries) store. The prices are EL CHEEPO!
- You do not need to know or speak Spanish.

A little entertainment.

and an amazing view!

La Bufadora is one of the largest blowholes in North America. As water enters into the caves below air is trapped sending a fountain of water shooting into the air.

The noise that the water makes is why the Le Bufadora got it's name. It sounds like a buffalo snorting. (Well maybe.)

It was quite impressive however.

Water certainly sprayed up high. (Unlike the blow hole we waited for in Arcadia a few summers back.)

We watched for some time. The blow never seemed to cease. Every few seconds another blow.

The views surrounding the area are truly beautiful. We searched for whales off the coast but didn't see any.

Photo opt. For a few dollars someone will take a picture of you and your family next to the Ensenada sign. We opted out. 

Instead we headed back towards the tour bus and had a few beers. Mark got his Cubans. We were really we not hungry, but we were told that some of the most incredibly taco's are sold here and for cheep. Check it out. 

Dogs were everywhere and this cutie even posed.  It was soon time to head back, Mark and I got the last of our gifts to bring home.
Once back in Ensenada we decided to walk back to the ship rather then wait for the tour bus back. We made our way along the main street where we watched a stringed band walk past us. (I wish we were around to see them play.) Down an ally-way we came upon some small shops and several fish markets.

We also saw this cute little pink pig, who was walking around like the family pet. He was adorable.

This Mexican Flag is the first thing you see at the Port. It is GIGANTIC. 

It was a lovely day in Mexico and a wonderful way to end our cruise. Two days later we were back in LA. -TTFN