A Typical Day in Ensenada Mexico

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

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  • @danielclark5232
    @danielclark5232 5 месяцев назад +9

    That bakery on Blvd Bucaneros in Playa Ensenada is the best I've ever experienced. I've traveled extensively in Europe, sampling bakeries in France, Italy, and Greece, but this one in Ensenada stands out. It's not just great by local standards-it's world-class

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  5 месяцев назад +1

      Daniel, I agree with you! If I lived too close to that bakery I would have a serious diabetes issue. Thanks for watching our adventures. Hope you’re having a great week! 😎

  • @cjd5255
    @cjd5255 4 месяца назад +3

    Ginny looked adorable with new cut. Seems very clean in Ensenada.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  4 месяца назад +1

      We’re currently in Virginia and Ginny misses the beaches and warmth of Baja! We do too!!! 🐶

  • @miguelzambrano2260
    @miguelzambrano2260 Год назад +19

    My dad was a business owner back in the late 70s and early 80s. Our hometown (for a long time) had no big chain stores. They had ppl go house to house to do a survey on Walmart , sams club, and many other stores. He told them he could care less. He said: I SHOP LOCALLY! they told him, But you buy at a bigger store and save more. HE SAID: But you buy at the Mercado downtown and you support families whom LIVE HERE! These businesses have been around at least 3 generations. Walmart and many other collect money and send it to Mexico City. So when I go to my hometown…. I SHOP LOCAL!!!

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      As much as possible! 🙂 Have a great weekend mi amigo!

  • @2wheelsofcheese
    @2wheelsofcheese Год назад +22

    I grew up in Ensenada and it’s been so great to see your videos. Glad you’re enjoying the city, hope the weather gets warmer soon 👍🏽

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +4

      We love Ensenada and really hope for warmer and dry weather!!! Thank you so much for subscribing to our channel, watching our videos, and joining us on the journey. Hope you’re having a great week! 😎

  • @StackMHigh5
    @StackMHigh5 5 месяцев назад +3

    The white cookie is a Christmas Snow ball in California :)

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  5 месяцев назад

      Oh cool! It was delicious! To be honest, I don’t think we ever ate anything in Mexico that we didn’t like. Hope you have an awesome weekend. We appreciate that you enjoy our adventures! 😎

  • @sandywho4922
    @sandywho4922 Год назад +24

    You're in the fancy higher end part of Ensenada which is great. But try out the small local family owned business. Enjoy and much love

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +4

      Sandy thank you for joining us on the journey! We do shop at some small family stores too. Thank you my friend for watching our videos. We hope you have a great week!! 🙂

    • @Patrickspencer999.
      @Patrickspencer999. Год назад +2

      Highly recommend the swap meet in porticos! You will have a great day there ❤

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      Thank you! When we’re back in Ensenada we’ll check it out! Thank you for watching our videos and joining us on the journey! 😎

    • @jackiegawne7884
      @jackiegawne7884 Год назад +2

      DUDE 58 degrees here is perfect for snow skiing in shorts and a tank top. I would be in heaven at those temps!

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      I understand! We’re just warm weather folks. Plus with my coordination skills I wouldn’t last 5 minutes on the slopes unless they removed every tree. 😳 Hope you have a great week Jackie! 😎

  • @deeannm8456
    @deeannm8456 Год назад +6

    Thanks for showing us around Ensenada!

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      You are certainly welcome DeeAnn! Glad to have you with us! 🙂

  • @TheLizettelizette
    @TheLizettelizette Год назад +14

    The white little snow looking balls are called Mexican wedding cookies 😊! Basically cookies with powdered sugar. They have nuts inside.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      They were very good. Reminded me of some my mom used to make which looked flatter and elongated. She called them Sandies. We’re glad you enjoy our videos and hope you have a great weekend! 😎

    • @justiceforall007
      @justiceforall007 Год назад

      My Mom and Grandma made them and we called them "Russian teacakes"- we are Volga Germans...

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      That is cool and I hope brought back good memories of your grandmother. Thank you for watching our videos!! 🙂

  • @jaimedeleon8648
    @jaimedeleon8648 Год назад +3

    People in Ensenada always so friendly, I grew up in Baja back in the 70s

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Agreed! We look forward to being back in Ensenada later this summer for a few days. Thank you for joining us on the journey! 🙂

  • @vitomorolla5932
    @vitomorolla5932 Год назад +2

    Hey there. Its Vito from Saint Augustine, Florida. Cole Haan guy. You both are so cool touring around Mexico. Nice to meet you both. Happy travels!!!

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Vito! It was great meeting you! Hope you enjoy watching our adventures. Thank you for joining us on the Journey! Take care amigo!! 😎

  • @alelola
    @alelola Год назад +8

    your videos are so good!!! im so glad and happy you are having a great time in Mexico and that you're enjoying yourselves so much!! Keep 'em coming!!! cheers!

  • @derrick8224
    @derrick8224 Год назад +4

    Enjoying your channel from Canada. Thanks for sharing

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Thank you Derrick for watching our videos and joining us on the journey! We loved traveling in Canada. Be sure to check out all of our Canada videos too. Hope you’re having a great week! 😎

  • @jamicarpenter8760
    @jamicarpenter8760 Год назад +7

    Not many videos on Ensenada…. And NONE like yours!!!!! I absolutely LOVE it!!! I hope you take us to a few local markets, maybe a butcher and I heard we can find a goat/dairy farmer to buy raw milk and cheese 🙏🤗🤗🤗

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +3

      Jami you are so kind! We’ll try to get as many videos on Ensenada as we can. We leave in a few days for Baja California Sur but will be back in Ensenada in a few months. ❤️🙂😎

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 5 дней назад

      There is a place a few blocks west from me in Colonia Hidalgo called Cremeria Del Real that has the best varieties of fresh made cheese. There is a place called Tortilleria Baja California right next door! It's about 3.5 kilometers from the Bandera Monumental on the harbor malecon. Look for them on Google maps. Buena suerte!

  • @ivysuz
    @ivysuz Год назад +2

    thank you for all your work!

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Thank you Suzanne for joining us on the Journey! Hope you’re having an awesome week!! 😎

    • @ivysuz
      @ivysuz Год назад +1

      😎@@GeneandRenee

  • @lanceb9756
    @lanceb9756 Год назад +2

    Hi Gene. Love your YT work. We’ll be watching the rest as well ….Beeecause we’re moving to Ensenada Yaaaaaaa real real soooon! 7:03

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Thank you Lance! We appreciate you watching our videos and joining us on the journey! Best of luck to you in your big move!!! Hope you’re having an awesome weekend! 😎

  • @flowerplants4054
    @flowerplants4054 Год назад +4

    Mexican Wedding Cookies, yum

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Yes, yum yummmm! Thanks for watching and joining us on the journey! 🙂

  • @MYOBASSUME
    @MYOBASSUME Год назад +2

    Great video! Subscribed. 😊

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Thank you for joining us on the Journey! Hope you enjoy watching our video adventures and hope you’re having a great week!!😎

  • @Cproductions1319
    @Cproductions1319 Год назад +3

    Thanks for showing us a day in the life bro. That’s the dream. Ensenada

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Ensenada was a very nice 2 month layover in our travels. Currently traveling through Baja California and Baja California Sur with tons of videos coming up. Thank you so much for joining us on the journey! Hope you’re having an awesome weekend! 😎

  • @rosarenteria1872
    @rosarenteria1872 Год назад +2

    Wow on the water locks very clean !!! The rest looks beautiful

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Yes indeed! Thank you Rosa for watching our videos and for joining us on the journey! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! 🙂

  • @In_con_ceivable
    @In_con_ceivable Год назад +6

    Awesome guys. Love chilling to your videos. I know, I’m a simple man 😂…can’t wait to see your videos going further down Baja.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Thank you sir! Glad you enjoy them. Have a great weekend Mikey! 😎

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Isaias you are 100% correct! Thank you for correcting me on that. We appreciate you watching our videos! 🙂

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      You are very welcome!

  • @Wilfredos_
    @Wilfredos_ Год назад +4

    Very nice❤! The price of the glasses compare to the prices in the uS I believe????! Thank you for sharing.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      I wasn’t sure. Thanks Wilfredo for joining us on the journey! 🙂

  • @royalhotelsydney
    @royalhotelsydney Год назад +4

    Very nice to see your travels friends!! From the Royal Hotel, Nova Scotia!! 👑👑👑

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Oh wow, Carmen! We are doing great, and hope that you and Rango are also! We loved our stay at your hotel! 🙂🙂🙂

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 Месяц назад +1

    I just subbed ! Very interesting !! Those cakes are looking very yummy !! 😋 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶Mexico 🇲🇽 💕💞

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you! We enjoyed our time in Ensenada. Hope you have an awesome weekend!! 😎

  • @normanava9992
    @normanava9992 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the info

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Thank you Norma for watching our videos and joining us on the journey! Hope you enjoy our video adventures and having a great week! 🙂

  • @victorcohen4890
    @victorcohen4890 Год назад +6

    👍👍👍

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Thank you Victor for joining us on the journey! Hope you’re having a good week. Enjoy our videos mi amigo! 😎

  • @luisvilla799
    @luisvilla799 Год назад +2

    Awesome video stumble across you guy today

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Cool! Thanks for joining us on the journey!! 😎

  • @markalanjacobson
    @markalanjacobson 9 месяцев назад +1

    I enjoyed your video. I need to get down to Ensenada and explore a little more. I live in San Diego.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  9 месяцев назад

      You’ll enjoy a trip to Ensenada Mark. Thanks for watching our episodes and joining us on the Journey. Hope you had a wonderful weekend! 😎

  • @alsjogren7890
    @alsjogren7890 Год назад +2

    You did not mention Trader Joe's! Prices you mentioned seem similar to San Carlos, Sonora where we are 7 months of the year.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Interesting. Thank you Al!! Have a wonderful weekend my friend! 😎

  • @fv1291
    @fv1291 9 месяцев назад +2

    I remember when we could buy a ten pound bag of taters for 99 cents. 😢 My favorite candy are the sandia con chilie lollipops.😊

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  9 месяцев назад

      Filbert, it seems that the price of everything has really gone up. Politicians have not helped us. Thank you for watching our videos and joining us on the Journey! We hope you have a wonderful weekend! 😎

  • @Dream-bebe
    @Dream-bebe Год назад +2

    A relaxed life.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Yes indeed! Thanks for joining us on the journey BB! Hope you’re having a great week! 😎

  • @leelei4636
    @leelei4636 Год назад +2

    Hello Gene & Renee! We are currently in Ensenada checking it out for a possible move and we are bummed. We are staying at an Abnb on the beach. It's safe, but the surrounding neighborhoods are not. We are off of Pedro Loyola, south. We have tried to find an area you showcase in the video but have yet not been able to and traffic has been a nightmare. We leave tomorrow but plan on trying to find a nicer area to live with amenities in walking distance as you speak about on our way home to CA. What neighborhoods or stores should we put into a search so we can get directions to those areas? Today we are checking out Punta Banda. Thank you SO MUCH and so glad we stumbled on your RUclips channel (new subscribers!)

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      Lee, congratulations on your move! And thank you for joining us on the Journey. When we were in Ensenada we were in the community of Playa Ensenada. We also stayed for a week up in the neighborhood Catavina which is up the hill from Vista Hermosa (near Costco). A few people that can help you: Daniella that works for a rental company. Her number is +1-209-843-1531. Another is Carlos (an immigration attorney) and his secretary Nayeli. His number is +52-646-183-9901. Jorge Emilio has an Airbnb and a restaurant in town. His number is +52-553-469-6329. The neighborhood he lives in is up in Ampliacion Chapultepec which is a gated very safe neighborhood. I hope that with these contacts you can find the best place for you all. Please keep in touch! 🙂

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 6 дней назад +1

      In all fairness you are 40 minutes south of the city center of Ensenada. You will like Punta Banda if you like to be around other "expats" otherwise try staying north of the 1 and 3 junction for a truer sense of Ensenada. Buena suerte!

  • @robertrichardson3098
    @robertrichardson3098 Год назад +4

    I’m in Ensonada quite often. I’ll be there this weekend. I own property there. I could tell you where some fantastic restaurants there. They’re so good I have a lot of friends there. I will be retiring there I’m going to be building a house soon for myself. I have one there now that is 4000 ft.² and I bought it 10 years ago for $45,000.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Robert that’s awesome! Man, you got a great deal! Best of luck on planning your retirement. Thank you for watching our videos and joining us on the journey!! What are your favorite restaurants? 😎

    • @robertrichardson3098
      @robertrichardson3098 Год назад +2

      @@GeneandRenee Altamar Mahi Mahi Los Primos or a few couple of those restaurants I know the whole family the related I’ve known them for over 50 years

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Thank you!

  • @sallybrown359
    @sallybrown359 Год назад +2

    Wow! Great prices.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Hmmm, I was wondering how the prices were. Last year much of our time was spent in the interior and the prices were much lower. Thank you for watching our videos Sally. Have a great weekend!! 😎

  • @nvtriker
    @nvtriker Год назад +4

    Say hello to your neighbor Maria and her dogs for me. I really like shopping at Mini Market Emma's when I just need a few quick things that they have available.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Will do! Thank you for watching our videos, subscribing to our channel, and for joining us on the journey! Hope you’re enjoying your week! 😎

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 6 дней назад +2

      I live off off Av Diamante a few blocks from Emma's!

  • @tfrf0042
    @tfrf0042 Год назад +2

    💕💕💕

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Thank you for watching and joining us on the journey! Hope you’re having an awesome week!! 😎

  • @jennifergarland5000
    @jennifergarland5000 Год назад +2

    I enjoy your shopping videos almost as much as your “packing the car” video. 😂. It’s interesting to see what things cost. 💕💕

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Thank you Jennifer! Hope you have a great Thursday! 🙂

  • @marthavillalobos7662
    @marthavillalobos7662 Год назад +2

    Good morning friends that is true when we go to Ensenada Mexico we rent a cabin and just cross the street there is a Soriana and we buy for a weekend grocery and yes some are cheaper than US but like you said it’s close like UA because we like in Riverside CA and it has been very very expensive every day even in our bills and rent but we are thinking on moving to Ensenada Mexico or Querétaro Mexico it’s nice quiet and clean and very beautiful but I always loved the beach .

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      The beach would seal you on Ensenada but Queretaro would be cheaper to live and very beautiful. Best of luck to you on your future move! Thanks for watching our videos Martha and joining us on the journey! 😎

  • @rosamendoza2110
    @rosamendoza2110 Год назад +2

    I lived in USA, but I'm born in ensenada!!!

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Thank you Rosa for watching our videos. Hope you are having a nice weekend! 🙂

  • @sinjisdf1
    @sinjisdf1 Год назад +2

    It's always funy to find Spanish music on mexican videos 😂

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Yup! 😀 Thanks for joining us on the Journey! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!! 😎

  • @ernestogonzalez4684
    @ernestogonzalez4684 Год назад +2

    What area are you at ,i lived in colonia Independencia

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Ernesto, we were in Playa Ensenada at that time. Thank you for joining us on the Journey and watching our adventures. Hope you’re having a great week!! 😎

  • @vicmar4167
    @vicmar4167 Год назад +2

    Hola what is the name of that nice neighborhood ? Which ones do u recommend to retire that are clean and safe?

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Hello friend! Where we stayed was on Calle Caleta in Playa Ensenada (2 months). We felt totally safe there and would certainly return. The other neighborhood we stayed in for only about 5 days was on Calle La Estrella close to the Costco which we HIGHLY recommend! Thanks for joining us on the journey! 🙂

  • @lizvalle9209
    @lizvalle9209 Год назад +4

    Hi i love your videos!! And i love the fact that you love my hometown❤ me and my husband need to have friends like you, i hope we can meet us🤗

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Thank you Liz for watching our videos, subscribing to our channel, and for joining us on the journey! You sound like great folks. We’re headed to Baja California Sur soon but will be back in Ensenada later this year. Hope you’re enjoying your week! 😎

  • @jackbaldwin3649
    @jackbaldwin3649 Год назад +2

    New viewer here!! That was great Gene and Renee! Do you a water availability issue in your neighborhood? I mean for showering, washing, etc.. If so, how do you deal with that? Thank you!

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +3

      First of all, thank you Jack for joining us on the Journey! We’re thrilled to have you join us on our adventures. We travel and stay in a location for a few days up to 3 months. In Ensenada we were only there 2 months before moving on south. Our videos will show us back in Ensenada in a few months. Never ran into any water shortages while there. Ensenada is a great city and we definitely enjoyed our time there. Great food, wonderful people, moderate climate, and plenty to see. Hope you enjoy watching our episodes and have a wonderful week! 😎

    • @peaceandlove544
      @peaceandlove544 Год назад +2

      It depends on the area. Areas like Bahia, we never do. Thank God. Still we have a water cistern system.

  • @Kathryn551
    @Kathryn551 Год назад +2

    I am retired in Cali on social security and it is quickly becoming impossible to live here so I have been exploring expats in various parts of Mexico. I think to ease in to the change that I will start in Ensenada. I understand U don't need to do a deposit for bringing your vehicle into the country? Is that correct? Also do you find driving in Mexico proper a challenge? some say it is. I was going to avoid the expense of a car but I have dog that is too big for stuffing into a carry on and I won't put her in the belly of a plane:) Thanks for doing these great videos:)

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Hi Kathryn! Thank you for joining us on the Journey. Ensenada would be a great place to try Mexico out as would La Paz. You’ll still need to pursue temporary residency and we did a video that should help with that (ruclips.net/video/ycNvO8iMfsM/видео.htmlsi=-i5EINPNOQIJ38on). The immigration attorney we used in that video is located in Ensenada and is a super nice man. There is not a temporary import permit for the Baja peninsula so you would be able to drive down without a problem. On the Baja driving was what we were used to in the USA. On the mainland it was more of a challenge but we adapted. We certainly wish you and your fur-baby a wonderful adventure as you begin exploring alternative options to what so many in the USA are accepting as what we “have to do.” Please keep in touch and let us know where you end up at. 🙂

  • @rhondaschwehm3558
    @rhondaschwehm3558 2 месяца назад +1

    Love your videos. You offer great tips. What part of Ensenada do you reside in. Give us a vicinity. I am still trying to figure what area to start looking for rentals.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  2 месяца назад

      Thank you Rhonda, we’re glad that you enjoy our videos!! 🙂 We travel and don’t usually stay too long in a location. When that video was taken we were spending 2 months in a house on Calle Caleta in the Playa Ensenada area. Felt very safe and walked a lot in the neighborhood and to the downtown area. We’ve also stayed for a few days near Costco in a condominium community (Condominios Catavina I). Gated community, very beautiful, but not walkable to town. The last time we were there we spent a few days in a lovely downstairs small unit that looked over the downtown and harbor. This was in the area Ampliacion Chapultepec. Look back at our episodes that show each of these homes.
      ruclips.net/video/SPGzJp_DJZI/видео.htmlsi=gkV83gkIlTnd4qZ_
      ruclips.net/video/Sesy0BLVSa0/видео.htmlsi=q9e8mW9dxghhYZC8
      ruclips.net/video/CvCQBGkXNzs/видео.htmlsi=dIoVbdKurOj527Ky

  • @RuthKing-qn4xx
    @RuthKing-qn4xx 6 месяцев назад +1

    You should give bones to the yapping ones! 😂

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  6 месяцев назад

      We did until we ran out of bones. My guess is that they are still waiting for us to come by many months later. Hope you’re having a great week!! 😎

  • @miguelochoa9398
    @miguelochoa9398 Год назад +2

    Grasias por tus vídeos y el tour que nos das me pensionare en unos años y ya busco mi lugar nadie ase muchos años en el centro de la república mexicana pero la vida me trajo a San Diego ahora es tiempo de pensar en mi retiro y Ensenada creo será un buen lugar grasias

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      You are certainly welcome Miguel! We are headed within the next few weeks to Baja California Sur and look forward to showing you some areas there also. Thank you for watching our videos! Hope you have a great week mi amigo! 😎

  • @darleenbernal5119
    @darleenbernal5119 Год назад +2

    What part of Ensenada is this? It looks great.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Hi Darleen! Thank you so much for watching our videos and joining us on the journey! The neighborhood where we were living in that episode is Playa Ensenada (we were renting an Airbnb on Calle Caleta for two months). That was nearer to the malecon and port area. The other location we stayed in, but only for a week, was on Calle La Estrella close to the Costco. That was a very nice neighborhood but a little too far for walking into the downtown area. Hope you’re enjoying our videos and having a great week! 🙂

  • @Stoney_Snark
    @Stoney_Snark Год назад +2

    Wow, where did you find Rice-a-Roni? I shop Ley, Walmart, Smart n Final and Calimex, and I’ve never seen it! Thanks for the vid!

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      I think we bought it at a little local market. When you’re trying to eat cheap AND have a taste of home…Rice-A-Roni! 😂 Thank you for watching our videos, subscribing to our channel, and for joining us on the journey! Hope you’re enjoying your week! 😎

  • @martinquintero1126
    @martinquintero1126 Год назад +2

    Here in Hawaii tree dollars the water

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Interesting Martin, but I would have thought the tap water was safe in Hawaii? Learned something new! Thanks for watching our videos and joining us on the journey! Hope you’re having a great week! 😎

  • @Mikesroadtrip-ec5kp
    @Mikesroadtrip-ec5kp Год назад +2

    Just found you on RUclips. Binge watching. Love when RUclipsrs put the price of things. We all want to know how much things cost. Could you spend a little more time on showing the food. You blow right through the food.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      Thank’s Mike! We love new friends joining us on the journey. I usually blow through the food because I’m hungry and ready to make it disappear. 😂 I’ll try to do better on that one but it’s a tough assignment. Take care amigo. Hope you’re enjoying your weekend! 😎

  • @sandrasilver9265
    @sandrasilver9265 4 месяца назад +1

    How did you get that water home. You couldnt have Carrier it

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  4 месяца назад

      We were living only 2 blocks behind that store in the neighborhood. Sometimes if we were driving to the market we would stop and get water in the car. Other times I did put it on my shoulder and carry it home. It was a little heavy for sure! Thanks for watching. We hope you’re enjoying a great weekend!! 😎

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 6 дней назад

      You can get 3 gallon jugs that are easier to hoist around or carry up stairways.

  • @troy2478
    @troy2478 Год назад +4

    That seems like an expensive area in Mexico. Most prices were the same or slightly lower than what I would pay in the U.S..

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      We are close to the border (and to California no less) so that’s probably why. We have found things to be much less costly on the mainland. Thank you for watching Troy! Hope you’re having a great week! 😎

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 Год назад +4

      They are also right in the heart of the tourist area. If you go more into town the prices for everything are much more reasonable. I have a Fish Taco stand down the street where they are $24 pesos each, or about $1.26us con todo. I go to place around the corner where they have Adobada (al pastor) tacos for $14 pesos each.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      You’re absolutely right! Thank you David for watching our videos, subscribing to our channel, and for joining us on the journey! Hope you’re enjoying your week! 😎

  • @niladrisaha6024
    @niladrisaha6024 Год назад +1

    Omg! It looks similar to posh areas India 😮 Never looking like Mexico.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      You’re right! I’ve visited India about 8 times and love your country and its people. Thank you friend for watching our adventures and joining us on the Journey!! 😎

  • @dianaj3139
    @dianaj3139 Год назад +2

    How well did you like Ensenada? is it a good community for Expats?

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      Diana it would be hard for us to say. We were there in January and February which were cold wet months for them so we did not get the chance to meet with any other ex-pats. We liked the city, the people that we met are very friendly and kind, and there is almost every store and restaurant that anyone could want. It is a little more expensive than mainland Mexico, because of its proximity to California, but it is cheaper than further south on the Baja peninsula. Hope you have a wonderful weekend my friend! Thank you for watching our videos! 🙂

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 6 дней назад +1

      I've lived here for few years and haven't met or even see any expats where I live. I think most of the "expats" here live further south of the city. Buena suerte!

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  5 дней назад

      @davidsebastianelli1326 yes David, we were a short walk to the marinas and downtown. Hardly drove, usually just walked everywhere we needed to go. Looking forward to going back to Ensenada and seeing some of our friends there. Thank you for watching our channel. Hope you are having a great week! 😎

  • @sandmanmtz9426
    @sandmanmtz9426 Год назад +3

    So mexico is NOT on fire, like some news articles make it sound and look.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Not at all. I certainly don’t trust the news media to report truth. The old days with Walter Cronkite are sadly gone forever. Hope you have a great weekend. Thank you for joining us on the journey! 🙂

  • @lagart991
    @lagart991 Месяц назад +1

    What would be estimate of how much is necessary for a monthly budget for a couple. Not including rent. I’m from San Diego, your life looks grate!

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Месяц назад

      First, thank you for watching our video adventures. We appreciate you! We haven’t been in Mexico since summer 2023 so our estimates on costs will be way off. From what I’ve heard inflation has greatly increased the cost of living in Mexico like in the USA. Unfortunate!! However, with the cost of living in San Diego running about 55 percent higher than the national average I’m very sure it would be much less expensive, depending on where you’re looking at, in Mexico. We’re going to do an episode on our monthly budget but it won’t premiere until later in 2025.
      What I would suggest is watching RUclips videos to get an idea of where you might wish to locate. Then join groups on Facebook for people interested in or living in those cities. You’ll gain a lot of insight into those areas this way and can also ask questions of people who are living there. Hope this helps you! We hope you enjoy our channel!! 🙂

  • @gravity422
    @gravity422 Год назад +2

    another great video ya'll..hey I didn't realize you are from Virginia..I am to here in Christiansburg,Blacksburg Virginia...love you both and your precious dog..

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Thank you Sherry! We love your area too!! Hope you enjoy an amazing weekend! 🙂

  • @peterkim5956
    @peterkim5956 Год назад +2

    Hi guys!! I have been living in Bajamar for last 11 years!! Where are you guys at?

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      Hi Peter! We’re closer to downtown than where you’re at. Bajamar looks like a beautiful area. Thanks for watching our videos and joining us on the journey! Hope your week is going great! 🙂

    • @peterkim5956
      @peterkim5956 Год назад +2

      @@GeneandRenee I am sure your area has been flooded for a last few day..calle segunda looked like a lake yesterday.

  • @christieb7515
    @christieb7515 Год назад +2

    Where do you get the water jugs filled?

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Christie thank you for joining us on the journey! In some areas the bottled water companies deliver to your home (you can see this on our video in Nuevo Nayarit - ruclips.net/video/8s2EG5SraAM/видео.html). In Ensenada, in the neighborhood we’re in currently, we walk about 3 blocks and get our bottle filled. Of course we could also trade the bottle in for a full one at any large grocery store. Thanks for asking! Hope you’re having a great week! 🙂

    • @tomasamendez565
      @tomasamendez565 Год назад +1

      I like your videos I have family out there in ensenada . I lived out there when I was young I got married in ensenada 40 years ago to my husband..he wants to live out there but I'm scared . I'm worried about health care it's expensive for doctor visits . And there is no emergency and ambulance like here ..no 911. I'm thinking about it. I don't have any friends out there. Are you guys happy there . Where do you live. I'm out here in los Angeles

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад

      Thank you Tomasa for watching and joining us on the journey! We are happy, but we’re nomads for now. We only stay in a place for a few days (least) to three months (most). I have seen ambulances here in Ensenada. One idea is to live near to the hospital (public or private) that you would feel safe with. Where we’re at now, not on purpose, is close to a private hospital. As far as friendships FaceTime and Facebook video help with keeping up with friends and family. Los Angeles is not far so if you had a 3 bedroom home here your friends could always come down and spend a week with you. Good luck on finding your happy place Tomasa for you and your hubby. Thank you again for watching our videos. We appreciate it! 🙂

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 6 дней назад

      @@tomasamendez565 I surf and saw a doctor a few months ago for a clogged ear and she cleaned out both of my ears and gave some drops to use after getting out of the water. She charged me $140....pesos! (Or less than $7.00us) I went to a private specialist for a check up and to get my bloodwork done and it cost me $65.00us. My dentist charges me $23 dollars for a check up with x-rays and a teeth cleaning. Buena suerte!

  • @janew3670
    @janew3670 Год назад +2

    It’s true is the opposite, Walmart is expensive in Mexico

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      You’re right Jane! Thank you for watching our videos, subscribing to our channel, and for joining us on the journey! Hope you’re enjoying your week! 😎

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 5 дней назад +1

      I shop where the locals shop. You can shop at a Bodega Aurrere, it's Mexico's version of Walmart so it's much more reasonably priced. If you shop at USA stores like Walmart or Smart & Final you are going to pay more for familiar brands and other American products and things that Mexican stores don't carry. Buena suerte!

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  5 дней назад

      @davidsebastianelli1326 we agree! Thanks for sharing!! 👍😎

  • @titibebe2510
    @titibebe2510 Год назад +2

    So, do you live at Playa Ensenada neighborhood?? LOL, I live at Moderna's!!

  • @markthompson7288
    @markthompson7288 Год назад +4

    About how much Spanish did you learn before going to Mexico?

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +6

      None, zero. Wish we had and wish my brain was foreign language learnable!!! I’ll say a word and the other person looks like they have no clue to what I’m saying. Someone who is bilingual will come by and offer to help. I’ll tell them what I’m trying to say and they will say the same word in Spanish pronouncing it the exact same way I did and everyone goes ahhh and understands it 🙄. We’re working on it. Have a great weekend Mark. Thank you for watching our videos!! 😎

  • @FernMcCostigan
    @FernMcCostigan Год назад +2

    When are you going to do a story about Wine Country Mexico Valle de Guadalupe!!

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      Fern it’s definitely on our radar. We’re leaving Ensenada in a week headed south so it may wait a few months until we’re back up here. Hope you’re having a nice week! 🙂

    • @Dream-bebe
      @Dream-bebe Год назад +1

      Are you close to Cabo?

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      No not yet. Currently in Ensenada. We do plan to explore all the way down through Baja California and Baja California Sur. 🙂

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 6 дней назад

      @@Dream-bebe Cabo is over 955 miles south of Ensenada and around a 19 hour drive...

  • @elsaarauz2188
    @elsaarauz2188 Год назад +2

    Liked the video......Im from Ensenada live there part time and in San Diego .......I live in the San Carlos area in Ensenada If you now of any one who is interested in buying there Im selling my house near the Baja Country Club ,the Buffadora,and San Carlos Ranch where the warm waters are and about two hours or less from San Vicente and maybe an hour from El Valle De Guadalupe

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Thank you Elsa! Best of luck to you in selling your home. If you would like to send me information on your home, my email is gene63@icloud.com
      We appreciate you subscribing to our channel and joining us on the journey. Have a wonderful week! 🙂

    • @armandoserna2128
      @armandoserna2128 Год назад +2

      How much

    • @elsaarauz2188
      @elsaarauz2188 Год назад

      @@armandoserna2128 145 thousand its two large lots and a house three bedrooms two baths

    • @elsaarauz2188
      @elsaarauz2188 Год назад +2

      @@GeneandRenee Thank you for responding will send photos and details this coming week when I get to Ensenada Thanks again

    • @elsaarauz2188
      @elsaarauz2188 Год назад +1

      @@armandoserna2128 145 thousand Im sorry I thought I had replied to your question

  • @user-zyxx-rk5sg
    @user-zyxx-rk5sg Год назад +2

    As the Pesos growing strong in recent months, till 1USD/17MX$ in the past week, I guess you’ll have to pay more and more US Dollars, not considering Pesos prices inflation yet;
    Would that be making life harder there if Pesos growing even more stronger

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      First, thank you so much for joining us on the journey. We appreciate you watching our videos! It does make it some difficult with our buying power not as good. However, since the USA is deep in inflationary woes, I guess that it still makes Mexico more attractive for us to spend much of our year. Thank you for your question. We hope that you’re having a great week! 🙂

  • @miguelcastaneda7257
    @miguelcastaneda7257 Год назад +1

    Every colonial has different cheeses queso fresco...what's expensive are the 40 oz beers unless you tell them yr bringing bottles back bottle is worth almost as much as beer...and be carefully 9 st at nite if you see police truck let them pass don't go in front nite shift has a tendency of trying to shake people down for money

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Thank you Michael! We hope you enjoy watching our videos and that you’re having a great week! 🙂

  • @xochitlarredondo4000
    @xochitlarredondo4000 Год назад +2

    He filmed only Good houses and restaurants.Ensenada is more.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      I filmed where we were and what we were seeing. Any city is more than one or two neighborhoods. Ensenada is a large city of around 300,000. Hope you had a great weekend. We appreciate you watching our adventures and joining us on the Journey! 😎

  • @Aron2063
    @Aron2063 Год назад +2

    How many people speak English there? My Spanish is bad :/

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      😂 probably about the same percentage of folks who speak Spanish where you live. Seriously, we limp along with very very very broken Spanish. The people are so kind and accommodating that somehow it works. Usually folks speak a little bit of English and our little bit of Spanish communicates. Hope you’re having a great week. And thank you for joining us on the journey! 😃

    • @Aron2063
      @Aron2063 Год назад +2

      @@GeneandRenee I love it, thanks so much :)

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      You are welcome amigo! Thanks for watching and being part of our community of friends! 😀

    • @ssjrose9641
      @ssjrose9641 Год назад +2

      Guys, if you live in Mexico, learn Spanish!

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      @ssjrose9641 you’re right and we’re working on it. Old brains don’t work like they used to 😂. Thanks for joining us on the Journey! 🙂

  • @MrGrand2000
    @MrGrand2000 Год назад +2

    House surrounded with gates and topped off with barb wire not a good sign..

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Maybe not 😳 Thank you for watching mi amigo! Hope you’re having a great week!

    • @rocioabreu1960
      @rocioabreu1960 Год назад +2

      😅

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Many houses in many countries that I’ve traveled in do the fences and barbed wire. It’s about like the burglar alarm systems that other countries use. Now when I see (and I haven’t) armed guards hanging around outside wearing camouflage clothing and carrying AK47s I’ll definitely know I’m in the wrong place! Take care and have a great week!

    • @peaceandlove544
      @peaceandlove544 Год назад +3

      I live in Ensenada, no alarm system, no bob-wire, no high fence, no fence on my front windows, sliding door, sliding backdoor. Just on the side windows, not even high wall between my side neighbors and back neighboring properties.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      @peaceandlove544 that’s awesome! So glad you are enjoying your best life!! 😎

  • @mosesreza510
    @mosesreza510 Год назад +1

    Down there They Have Prices for locals . Gringos Pay More

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Thank you Moses for joining us on the Journey! We certainly have no complaints about how we were treated in Ensenada. Great wonderful people! Hope you are having a great week!! 🙂

  • @vaughnrees8908
    @vaughnrees8908 Год назад +2

    I don't know what colonial you live in, but I have been here for 30 years, and at Agua 2000, I only pay 13.5 pesos for a five gallon jug of water

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +1

      Wow Vaughn! This water filling location is on Avenida Doctor Pedro Loyola. 😳

  • @frankkluz9787
    @frankkluz9787 Год назад +2

    I have friends here in the US and they tell me the drug cartels are an extreme danger for kidnapping and such (?) yet you seem able to smile & hide that dismay in your videos ? -- I'm really confused. -- The weather there is supposed to be like San Diego (climate) and really good all year ? - Likely is unusual.

    • @scottL0805
      @scottL0805 Год назад +3

      That is the HUGE misconception that most Americans have of Mexico. Mexico is actually much safer than the U.S. You don’t have mass shootings in schools and nightclubs in Mexico. Yes, the Border cities tend to have more violence and there are certain areas to avoid…but as you move inland it’s safe and welcoming. If you’re not out “looking” for trouble you won’t find it….but like anywhere in the World and the U.S…you still need to be aware of your surroundings and where you travel at night.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      Perfectly said! My video - ruclips.net/video/dDnL82KEJ6g/видео.html - says it well too. Have an awesome week Scott! 😎

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      Frank, first of all thank you for watching our videos and joining us on the journey! Second, my video - ruclips.net/video/dDnL82KEJ6g/видео.html - says it well, give it a watch. Have an awesome week Frank! 😎

    • @scottL0805
      @scottL0805 Год назад +3

      And to speak to the weather, I am currently living in San Diego for the winter and it’s been unseasonably colder and wet this year. Ensenada is also a coastal town 90 miles south of San Diego.

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      We are definitely looking forward to warmer weather!!! 😎

  • @miguelochoa9398
    @miguelochoa9398 Год назад +4

    Thank you for your videos and the tour that you give us. I will retire in a few years and I am already looking for my place. Nobody spends many years in the center of the Mexican Republic, but life brought me to San Diego, now it is time to think about my retirement and Ensenada, I think. it will be a good place thanks

    • @GeneandRenee
      @GeneandRenee  Год назад +2

      Thank you Miguel for watching our videos and joining us on the journey! We’ll be traveling soon down Baja California and Baja California Sur. Maybe it will give you some insight as to where you can retire to. Hope you’re having a great week mi amigo! 😎