We packed a ton of fun into this weekend! Arrived in Ensenada in time to hook up with family & see the trophy trucks start. Unfortunately, a Class 10 racer hit a utility pole on turn #2 – before he even got off road – which downed power lines, injured a few spectators & caused a race delay. Headed to Muelle 3 for lunch, but (bummer!) closed for special event. Landed at Mercado Negro for cocktel campechana, almejas gratinadas, fish & shrimp tacos. Wedged in a wonderful tasting @ Santo Tomas down IN Valle Santo Tomas with our fabulous host, David (and bought 3 bottles), then reunited with family just N of Santo Tomas to see the racers come through; dusty but FUN! Cleaned up @ Posada El Rey Sol & set off to find Restaurante Manzanilla in the port district. SUCCESS! Great place, wonderful dinner of shared abalone & yellowtail. Ensenada’s been called “Cinderella of the Pacific,” & Manzanilla is a hidden gem that I’ve heard about & longed to visit for YEARS; worth the search to find it! Topped all off with a great shrimp & veggie omelet poolside at Hotel Cortez/Las Bugambillas before our run for the border (SENTRI ROCKS!) TIP: Ensenada was setting up for a hongo (mushroom) festival on the main tourist drag when we left, looked like great fun. Maybe next year? And congrats to Carlos Lopez of Tecate, overall winner of the 2015 Baja 500!