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Rosarito
Ensenada
Historical Overview
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The Alphabet Diphthongs and pronunciation tips
The Past Tense
Retire in Mexico
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Spanish Idioms Learn to use Spanish Idioms in our full version
Practice your Spanish and learn about the Hotel California, the place behind the myth of this famous song by “Eagles�
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Historical Overview
Rosarito Beach and Ensenada The Baja California Peninsula area
north of the Peninsula. Later on, the
hunting and gathering of native
was once occupied by many
Cochimi tribes had two
animals. The Cocopah, on the other
different native tribes prior to the
subdivisions: the Kiliwa and the
hand, expanded further into Mexico
arrival of the Spaniards. According
Cucapá or Cocopah, in English.
and what it is now the United States,
to some studies, the oldest settlement was the tribe Cochimi that was established in what is today Ensenada, and is dated somewhere between 1000 and 2000 BC. This tribe occupied the area from San Javier and La Purísima up to the
reaching Sonora and Arizona The Kiliwa had their own language, and like other groups of this area, its language belonged to the Yuman branch of the Koran linguistic family. In its prime, the Kiliwa group reached 1,300 individuals.
respectively. This group has remained and has more than 1,000 members presently. They preserve their own language and refer to themselves as Xawitt Kwñchawaay, which means “Those Who Live on the River”.
Their livelihood was based on The Kumiai or Kumeaay Indians, a tribe of hunters, gatherers and fishermen, also inhabited these areas and settled in what is known today as Rosarito. This group used the technique of glottochronology, which separated its language from the original Yuman family that other tribes shared. Back then, they named Rosarito “Uacatucay” which means “The Big House.” The Spaniards initiated expeditions to the area right after the destruction of the Aztec Empire in 1532. Hernán Cortés himself led one in May 1535 and landed near what is today La Paz. Cortés took possession of the land for the King of Spain and created a small colony. San Felipe was reached that same year, in September, by Fernando de Ulloa, one of Cortes’ navigation Photo Tepeji57
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Unfortunately, the weather proved to be
Epidemic diseases also did their part to
hostile and so did the natives. In three
deplete their communities. The most
years, the 70-member colony
serious epidemic was the typhus
established by Cortés had disappeared.
epidemic of 1742-1744, which probably killed 8,000 Indians. Since then, some
A few years later, in 1553, other Spaniards arrived to the area and
of the native groups have struggled to survive and some of them just couldn’t.
continued to go on “mission” trips to establish churches throughout Baja. The In 1773, the struggle among the natives proved to be very resistant to
different religious groups generated the
these attempts, so colonization and
definition of a frontier that separated
evangelization became particularly
Nueva ("new") or Alta ("upper")
difficult throughout the peninsula.
California, under the jurisdiction of the
During more than two centuries,
Franciscans from Antigua ("old") or
Jesuits, Dominicans and the Franciscan
Baja ("lower") California, which was
monks tried to get control of the area by entrusted to the Dominicans. In 1788, founding churches and promoting
the frontier was revisited by a
Christianization. Due to these attempts,
Dominican priest named Luis de Sales,
different towns were founded, such as
extending Baja, California to the
La Paz in 1596. Towns like San Felipe
Rosarito Arroyo, and in 1817, a
were rediscovered years later.
Dominican missionary named Tomas de Ahumada founded the Mision San
Ensenda was originally discovered on September 17, 1542 by the Portuguese sailor Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who
Miguel la Nueva among the Kumeyaay people, 22 kms to the south of the present-day Rosarito Beach.
was working under orders of the Viceroy Don Antonio de Mendoza. Back then, Ensenada received the name of San Mateo Bay. However, on November 2, 1602, Captain Sebastian Vizcaino renamed the town Ensenada de Todos los Santos, which is pretty similar to its current name.
In the XIX century, other towns were founded - Rosarito for instance. On May 14, 1885, Don Joaquín Machado received his title to a large portion of land and registered it under his name. Historians consider this event to determine the foundation of Rosarito.
With the advance of Christianization, the livelihood of the native groups changed and so did the languages.
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this event to determine the
On May 15, 1882, Ensenada
of Rosarito. The Rosarito Beach Hotel
foundation of Rosarito.
became the capital city of Baja,
was established first as a hunting lodge,
California and was considered one
since San Diegans loved to come to
Despite the early foundation of
of the principal ports of entry to the
Rosarito to hunt deer, quail and rabbit.
Ensenada, the years that followed
Pacific Coastal area. In 1911, once
were not very different from those
again, the city was attacked by an
In the 1940s and 1950s, Rosarito started
of Rosarito, as both were once
American group that was expelled
to grow and transform into a city. The
large extensions of land owned by a by the locals. In 1915, Colonel
building of streets and city blocks were
single person. At the beginning of
Esteban Cantu decided to change
key to its urbanization. Urbanization in
the XIX century, Ensenada was
the capital city from Ensenada to
this decade marked the beginning of this
owned by Alferez Jose Manuel
Mexicali.
area’s contemporary-era development, as planning and construction of streets
Ruiz, who later transferred the land The XX Century brought the
and city blocks took place in both
Gastelum. In November of 1853,
development of highways and the
Rosarito and Ensenada. As land sales
William Walker invaded Ensenada,
building of the first hotels and
soared in Rosarito, coupled with the
but the locals, along with the owner
tourist infrastructure. In the early
construction of small restaurants, shops
were able to resist the attack and
1920s for instance, a highway was
and two hotels, the city began to take on
built that allowed visitors from San
its present day appearance. In the 1960s,
to his son-in-law Francisco
expel him from Mexico.
Diego to access the town of
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Rosarito entered the
Rosarito in 1998, located at
commercial and industrial era km 38.5 on the highway from with the construction of a
Tijuana to Ensenada, as well
large thermoelectric power
as plenty of condominiums
plant and the later installation and shopping centers. of Pemex. Despite its growth, Rosarito was considered a suburb of Tijuana until 1995 when it was recognized as an independent city.
In the last decade, the area has seen a lot of growth. New developments with a
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created and the proximity to During the 1970s and early 1980s, the whole area’s growth was moderate but constant. The mid-1980s, however, was marked with the strong development of tourist-related businesses, especially in Rosarito and Ensenada.
the United States has made the area very attractive to international tourists. In a normal year, Baja, California has more than 20 million visitors -- including tourists who come mainly from
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Driving south? If you choose to drive down south, keep in mind basic security measures, such as driving during the day and learning your route beforehand. Canadian driver’s licenses are valid in Mexico. A temporary vehicle importation permit “Solicitud de importación temporal de vehiculos” is required for a foreign-registered vehicle to enter Mexico beyond what is considered the border area and is valid for six months and good for multiple entries. You can obtain one at the border by providing: proof of ownership, proof of Canadian registration, an affidavit from any lien holders authorizing temporary importation, a valid Canadian driver’s license; and proof of Canadian citizenship. This permits costs under US$15 and must be paid with a credit card in the name of the vehicle owner.
Getting to Rosarito and Ensenada Canadian and American citizens each individual visitor, who visit the immediate border
regardless of age.
zone of Rosarito and Ensenada can do it without a tourist card, provided the length of the stay does not exceed 72 hours.
If visiting México past the
Simply drive across the border
border zone for more than
just like 180,000 other people
seven days, you are obligated to
do every day. If you are
pay a Non-Immigrant Fee
travelling beyond Maneadero
(DNI) of 210 pesos (around
on the Pacific Coast, a tourist
$20), payable at any Mexican
card is officially required for
bank. If you are visiting by land and staying up to seven days, you don’t have to pay this fee.
International insurance is not valid, so it must be issued by a Mexican company. Getting insurance must be done at the border, before entering Mexico. There are companies such as vagabundos.com that can arrange your paperwork, including insurance and mail it to your home for a fee. You may find more than one option online. Photo Tepeji57
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If traveling from Canada, it
pesos (around $10). Once on
would be easy to fly into San
the bus, enjoy the great views
Diego and then rent a car.
of the Panoramic Highway.
However, if you are flying
The ride all the way to
into San Diego and feel
Ensenada takes about 2 hours.
adventurous, you can cross the border and take a bus to
Driving through the border in
your destination of Rosarito
San Ysidro is safe. Over 12
or Ensenada. It would be
million cars cross the Tijuana
important to know a few
border every year at this
words in Spanish in order to
point, making it the busiest
ask questions, buy the bus
border in the world. Of
tickets and make sure you are
course, some basic
catching the correct bus. To
precautions should be used:
do this, leave the San Diego
follow the rules and avoid
airport and walk to the left to
travelling at night, don’t leave
catch the 992 city bus. The
any valuable objects visible in
city bus costs $2.25 for adults
your car at any time and avoid
and $1.10 for seniors. This
contact with suspicious
bus goes downtown, and you
pedestrians, motorcycles or
will get off at the American
vendors. Once you have
Plaza. The Plaza is easy to
crossed, take Highway 10,
spot, as there are lots of red
also known as the Panoramic
trolleys and signage. Once at
Highway Tijuana-Ensenada,
the Plaza, cross the street to
to enjoy the view.
the trolley station, purchase your ticket at the machine and Going south takes a lot less time than driving back into travel towards Tijuana/San Ysidro. Once there, get off
the United States. However,
and follow the people who are they have installed fast lanes for Canadian and American crossing the border. Once in Mexico, cross the street and
residents. If you are staying at
walk around the corner to
a hotel in Rosarito or
your left to the ABC bus
Ensenada, make sure you
depot. Take the bus to
register before leaving the
Ensenada that passes through
hotel to ensure a faster
Rosarito. One way costs 115
crossing time.
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Driving Directions to the San Ysidro International Border from Rosarito Beach using your Fast Pass 1. Take the Boulevard Benito Juarez heading north and stay on the middle lane to Tijuana. 2. After taking the middle lane you will cross the bridge, stay on the left lane that will take you to the Tijuana Cuota exit. You will arrive at the toll both shortly. 3. Continue on this road and reach the San Diego sign, stay on your right hand side lane. 4. Cross over a bridge and merge over to the right lane to cross under the bridge. 5. After crossing you will see the lane that merges with the highway that goes up the hill; take this road. 6. Driver over this hill staying on the right lane. 7. You will see a bridge overhead after driving several miles down the hill merge onto the right lane. 8. Exit on your right after passing the bridge overhead and merging to the left lane. 9. A few meters down you will reach a stop light making a left turn at this point. 10.Merge to the third lane (far right hand) and continue under the bridge. 11.Continue straight ahead on this lane and you will see the signs indicating you are in a Fast pass lane. 12.Reach the police/border patrol booth and exit there showing your pass.
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If you would like to fly into
visiting San Felipe, as it is a lot
Mexico, then the International
closer from this point.
Airport of Tijuana is a great option. This airport serves more Getting to Ensenada by cruise than 120 flights daily. It has two is also a great option. Every landing strips that receive
year different cruise lines, such
private, cargo and commercial
as Princess Cruises and
flights. There is also a private
Carnival Cruises travel to
aviation airfield in San Felipe
Ensenada. You may take a 15-
and a military one in Ensenada. day Hawaiian Island trip, a 4day West Coast Sampler or Mexicali has a large airport facility that operates 14 flights a even a 24-day Hawaii and Mexican Riviera trip that would day, so it could be a great
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Located 32.2 kms (20 miles) south of the United States border, so you can get there in only 35 minutes after crossing the border by car.
Playas de Rosarito (or Rosarito Beach) is a dynamic coastal resort city with wide beaches that are ideal for sunbathing, surfing, jet skiing and so much more. [11]
ROSARITO BEACH
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From October to April, the temperature is 15-20 degrees. During the summer months, 21-30 degrees with water temperatures of up to 21 degrees.
Playas de Rosarito (or Rosarito
Surfing is a great option in Rosarito,
Swells typically range from south to
Beach) is a dynamic coastal resort
and because of that, the town was
southwest and are slightly less
city with wide beaches that are ideal
first visited by American surfers. The
consistent.
for sunbathing, surfing, jet skiing and Northern Baja has some excellent so much more. The town is located
surfing conditions, particularly on a
Rosarito Beach is located between two
32.2 kms (20 miles) south of the
south or southwest swell, since the
golf courses. The Real Del Mar Golf
United States border, so you can get
conditions are somewhat similar to
course is located to the north and the
there in only 35 minutes after
Southern California. From October to
Baja Mar Golf Course to the south.
crossing the border by car.
April, the swells come from the west to northwest and are fairly consistent,
Strolling along the beach is a fantastic
Boulevard Benito Juarez is the main
with water temperatures around 15
experience. The sand is fine and flat and
street, and it has marked the
degrees. This season calls for a full
allows you to really enjoy the sun and
evolution of Rosarito due to the
wetsuit. Summer months offer spring
the view. Rosarito Beach is very
development of shopping centers,
suit and trunk conditions, as the
interesting, as you may encounter live
restaurants and shops along the
water is somewhat warmer with
music which is frequently organized by
downtown corridor. In 1989, the
temperatures up to 21 degrees.
local radio stations, as well as campers and local families building sand castles
boulevard was renovated and
or playing soccer on the beach.
enlarged to encompass four lanes and a lighted meridian strip. This street offers you everything you are looking for, including fine furniture shops and art. Since Rosarito separated from Tijuana in 1995, its growth has been rapid, as all tax revenue remains local. Paved streets, curbs and street lights have been built, improving the infrastructure of the area. Other big projects have also taken place, including a water & sewage utility, and there are plans to rejuvenate other areas of
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The Rosarito Beach Hotel is one of the many high-rises
located along Boulevard Benito Juarez, Rosarito’s main
on the beach and possibly the most popular destination
boulevard.
in the city. However, there are other luxury resorts that take the form of skyscrapers on the coast that may also be an option for you. The majority of these buildings are
Also, there are several beachfront gated communities: Playa Blanca, La Paloma and La Jolla. If you are planning to stay longer than a few days, you may be interested in finding rentals in these communities.
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To experience the beach on
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arrangements right on the beach and
option or Bistro Le Cousteau for
find the appropriate option for you,
French cuisine. If you are looking for
even if you are not an experienced
fish tacos, then try Tacos el Yaqui or
rider.
Tacos Baja Jr. which both offer great Mexican style seafood at good prices.
If you are looking for nightlife, you will find several options in Rosarito,
If you are looking for a great
such as Mexican floor shows,
shopping experience, visit the
karaoke bars, bars with mechanical
Rosarito Pabellon (Pavilion), built in
bulls, elegant night clubs and more.
2007, which is one of the largest shopping centers in Baja, California.
Fresh seafood can be found along
The Center is located on Highway
Boulevard Benito Juarez. Try
Tijuana- Ensenada (Libre) # 300.
ordering lobster or crab served with
Here you can find major stores such
sirloin, rice & beans for a different,
as Home Depot, Walmart, Coppel,
but delicious combination. Visit
Cinepolis multiplex theaters, and
Charly’s place for Mexican, Splash
chain restaurants such as Subway,
for a great oceanfront dining
Burger King and many more.
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Playas de Rosarito Un paraíso de arena Al sur de Tijuana, sobre la costa del Pacífico, se extienden las infinitas Playas de Rosarito. Las rocas y acantilados se acumulan a ratos tapando la arena, otras veces dejan al descubierto durante kilómetros los finos granos. Aquí se viene a comer langosta en Puerto Nuevo, a convivir con los pescadores de Popotla, a dominar en cuatrimoto las dunas de Primo Tapia o a surfear entre Punta Descanso y Punta Mezquite. Los hoteles presumen spas que hacen a los huéspedes olvidarse del mundo; el mar se encarga de traerlos de vuelta.
Más de once kilómetros de la costa, para bucear o practicar esnórquel alrededor de ellas. Están los que prefieren mirar el agua de lejos, desde la arena, montados en un caballo o, más raro aun, en un dromedario. Si se quiere entretener a los niños, vale la pena acudir a la Plaza San Fernando. Ahí es donde se encuentran los dromedarios a la espera de un paseo, pero también hay llamas y ponis aguardando una suerte parecida.
En 1925 se inauguraba, con unas cuantas cabañas, el Rosarito Beach Hotel & Spa. Cuatro años y un dueño después, la propiedad tenía ya 50 habitaciones y un gran salón de baile que llegó a conocer los pasos de célebres huéspedes: Dolores del Río, Jorge Negrete, María Félix, Gregory Los kumiai llamaban Uácuatay, que quiere decir ‘casas grandes’, al Peck, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe y John Wayne. Hoy el valle donde hoy se encuentra la hotel tiene cientos de habitaciones, cabecera municipal de Playas de Rosarito. Por aquí pasaron en 1769 pero en los pisos de loseta, la alberca y los jardines con vista al los frailes franciscanos Junípero mar algo queda de la magia de Serra y Juan Crespí en su camino décadas pasadas. Una hermosa hacia el norte a San Diego mansión de los años treinta de Alcalá. En sus diarios quedó registrado ese campamento donde adornada con mosaicos de talavera los nativos seminómadas pescaban sirve de escenario al restaurante Chabert’s y la Casa Playa Spa. y mantenían alejada el hambre Frente al lobby hay una pequeña con langosta, abulón, mejillones, plaza comercial con tiendas de almejas y cangrejos. Fueron los artesanías y galerías de arte. dominicos quienes habrían de Y si hay una construcción icónica cambiar el nombre de Uácuatay que agradecerle al hotel, es el por el de Rosario; más tarde la muelle que atraviesa la playa y se población sería conocida como interna, alargado y lleno de viento, Rosarito para diferenciarla de su en el mar. homónima en el sur.
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Boulevard Popotla, which is what
ROSARITO
Highway Tijuana-Ensenada (Libre) is referred to while going through
Boulevard Popotla
Rosarito, is rapidly developing a reputation for the many shops that offer hand-crafted “rustico� furniture, metal sculpture, and boutique art studios and galleries.
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Titanic was partially filmed in Rosarito Beach Fox Studios, where scenes from the movie Titanic were
Caprio. The unusual friendship that develops after Jack
filmed, is located here and you may want to check it out.
convinces Rose not to jump off the ship is interrupted by
For more information, visit Baja Studios, at km 32.8
the collision with an iceberg that results in a shipwreck
Highway Tijuana-Ensenada, in what is called Centro Turistico Popotla in Rosarito. The site is currently closed to the public, but has been opened in the past. It all depends on the season and if it is being used as a set
and the death of the young artist.
Visit the Fox Studios in Rosarito Beach
James Cameron, the writer and director, had a fascination with shipwrecks, and combined this with a romantic epic. The ship was carefully reproduced based on private archives.
or not. It is worth the visit either way.
For this purpose, Fox acquired 40 acres of Titanic, the 1997 award winning American movie, was
waterfront south of Rosarito and began building the
partly filmed in Rosarito. This well-known movie tells
studio in 1996. The ship was built to full scale, and all
the love story of Rose Dawson Calvert, a 17 year-old
the details, costumes and artifacts were designed true to
first-class passenger played by Kate Winslet, and Jack
the originals. Cameron hired two Titanic historians to
Dawson, a penniless artist, played by Leonardo Di
authenticate the historical detail in the film.
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Rancho Mosqueda Contact Rancho Mosqueda (686) 566-1520 or by email: campo_mosqueda@yahoo.com Visit them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
Located at Km 53.5 on the San Felipe highway, right on Hardy river, Campo Mosqueda offers camping, kayaking, water skiing and other adventures.
Try fresh prawn at the restaurant and witness the shrimp harvest that takes place there every year in September and October.
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Located just 128 kms (80 miles) south of San Diego. In this town you can enjoy cultural, recreational and epicurean adventures.
The world-wide known “Score International Baja 1000 OffRoad Race� has its starting point in Ensenada. The race takes place every November since its foundation in 1973.
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The area produces 90% of the Mexican wines and various products that are exported worldwide.
What to do...
homemade salsas such as peanutchile salsa.
When you visit Ensenada, walk along the Calle Primera, also known as
For a world class experience, try la
Ave. López Mateos, just a couple of
Manzanilla (Teniente Azueta # 139).
blocks from the Malecón, where you
This is a chic converted boat/
will find several choices of bars and
warehouse near the wharf. The
restaurants, stores, pharmacies and
master chef Benito Molina makes
shops.
magic with local fresh fish, seafood, produce, olive oil and cheese.
When dining on seafood in Ensenada, you will find there are two
On Lazaro Cárdenas, visit one of the
terms you will hear often: fresh and
iconic eateries of Ensenada:
local. There are endless options to
“Mariscos el Güero”, a street vendor
try, from ceviche tostadas, sea urchin, that offers a wide variety of fresh shellfish, tempura oyster tacos, fried seafood, including octopus, clams, fish and so much more. These dishes
shrimp, callos de hacha and so much
may be served with unique
more. The products are of top quality, always fresh and clean.
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Try The Governor’s shrimp tacos! These tacos were created in Baja California to honour one of the Governors of the Province, and are a perfect combination of grilled shrimp tossed with chiles, onion, garlic, cheese and other spices. The Governor’s tacos are a little spicy, a little sweet and totally awesome. Accompany them with an ice-cold cerveza and enjoy!
A scenic 27 km (17 mile) drive along bazaar and sample local foods like
feeling adventurous. A 35-foot boat
the coast and over the Punta Banda
grilled clams or ceviche. Local
takes you to a ring near Ensenada
Mountains leads to an impressive
seaside restaurant Los Panchos is a
where you can interact with and
natural phenomenon: La Bufadora.
festive stop for margaritas.
feed the friendly tuna, in a unique
If you are lucky that day, you may
underwater experience. Visit
witness this sea geyser shoot water
Ever wondered what’s in those giant
upwards of 80 feet into the sky. If
ocean rings you see driving down
not, the trip is still worth it, as you
coastal Highway one. It’s blue fin
still have a great view of the ocean
tuna, and you can swim with them at
Rent wave runners and kayaks or
and you can stroll the shopping
the Open Ocean Aquarium if you’re
jump on an inflatable banana boat.
openoceanaquarium.com for more details and information.
Cruise your boat down for waterskiing or wake-boarding. At Estero Beach Resort you will find calmer waters, a safe swimming beach for kids and great wildlife viewing. The resident seals like to spend the afternoons sunning on the sandy banks surrounding the estuary. If you are interested in a backcountry road trip, venture to Ojos Negros for wine tasting and a tour at Bodegas San Rafael, the area’s first winery, owned by the Hossoung family. Nearby, you’ll find La Cava Marcelo, a 100 year old artisan cheese cellar in a charming farmhouse. Spend a leisurely afternoon with fourthgeneration cheese maker Marcelo Castro, exploring the cellar and picnicking in the garden. The Ramonetti cheeses with basil or rosemary pair nicely with figs, bread and local Bodegas San Rafael wines. Photo Tepeji57
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Ensenada offer you a lot of different accommodation options. From luxury tents, bead and breakfast style hotels and fine accommodations. Ensenada has it all!
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Rent a four-wheeler and navigate the town’s taco stands
cheese nibbling on a platform overlooking the Pacific and
and taquerias, sampling the many delicious tostadas,
coastal mountains. Enjoy meals in the social tent, quiet
tacos and ceviches. Visit Chavos Motor Sports Rental at
afternoons lounging on private decks, outdoor showers
Blvd Costero y Castillo near the town’s giant flag.
under the stars, cozy fires on chilly nights, hiking the property’s meandering trails and a chance to feel true
Just north of Ensenada, on a boulder-dotted hillside in
harmony with nature.
Guadalupe Valley, you will find two scintillating sites for “glamping”, where guests can connect with the wonders
The eco-conscious Endemico has 20 eco-pods planted on
of nature without skipping the comforts of a fine hotel.
stilts to minimally impact the mountain landscape above the vineyards. This property, called Encuentro Guadalupe
At Cuatro Cuatros, travellers check in to luxury tents that in its entirety, is a study in good taste with its infinity recall the grandeur of an African safari scene. Set under pool dripping off the hillside, perched patio for dining on old-growth oak trees next to the vineyards, the tenting
farm-fresh cuisine, endless natural trails for exploring the
life here is tranquil and serene, with unexpected visuals.
terrain, orchards, vineyards and wines. Learn more about
Vineyards grow in four circular rotations, reminiscent of
the area’s fauna and flora on guided walks with
crop circles, and two weathered fishing boats sit in the
naturalists, or sample the local bounty, such as cured
soil like art amongst the grapes. Guests are whisked up
olives, olive oils, honey and wine from various producers
the property’s mountainside in jeeps for wine tasting and
in the area.
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10 Top Baja Wines Reds Viñas de Garza 2007 Amado IV (Valle de Guadalupe). Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo and Zinfandel blended to excellence. Baja’s top red wine. Editors’ Choice. abv: 13.5% Price: $54 Vinisterra 2007 Pedregal SyrahMourvedre (San Antonio de las Minas Valley). A Syrah and Mourvèdre blend with deep, dark flavors, strong character and structure. Editors’ Choice. abv: 13.8% Price: $45 Paralelo 2009 Hotel 5 Estrellas (Valle de Guadalupe). Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot, Grenache and Cinsault are the five stars of this full-bodied blend. abv: 14.7% Price: $40
The Guadalupe Valley features
and restaurants, wait for you and
granite boulders covering much of
drive you back so you don’t have to
the valley floor, a reminder that this
worry about driving after a few wine
land was once covered in sea. Its
tastings. Prices range from $40 to
boundaries are green hills in the
$70 depending on how long the trip
winter and spring, and brown in the
lasts, (usually from 3 to 6 hours).
summer.
Contact Ricardo at (646) 126-9641 for a worry-free trip and an honest
The Guadalupe Valley community has come together and found a way to exchange ideas and live in
Along Highway 3, there are
harmony with the land and people,
different restaurant options to
finding a balance between
choose from. Finca Altozano (km
production and the respect of nature
83) is a charming open-air restaurant
and natural resources.
that features interesting creations such as wood-grilled octopus, corn-
To visit the area, make arrangements stuffed zucchini, fresh roast quail with a taxi driver to take you to the and local cheeses, along with the Valley. They can drive you all the
family’s house wine, a tasty Merlot-
way, take you to different wineries
Cabernet Blend.
Tres Valles 2010 Jalá (Valle de Guadalupe). Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, not a match you often see, show power, warmth and clean fruit flavors. A value by Baja standards. Editors’ Choice. abv: 13.5% Price: $17
Rincón de Guadalupe 2008 Tempranillo (San Vicente). The head of the class among Baja’s varietal Tempranillos and a prime example of the region’s ability to do well with this Spanish grape. abv: 13.3% Price: $36
fare.
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Visit Museo del Vino, along the
thirds of all the wine that is made in
highway on the left side going east to Mexico. Don Angelo Cetto came west, and learn about the different
from Italy in 1928 and discovered the
processes, grapes and improvements
benign temperature of the area. He
that have occurred in the area.
first established a plant in Tijuana, and then in 1963, in Ensenada. Since
Be sure to visit one or a few of the
the beginning, the Cetto family has
different wineries for wine tasting
explored different processes, grapes
and to learn more about wine
and combinations to create
production in the area. L.A Cetto is
internationally recognized wines that
one of the most important wine
have been awarded more than 150
makers in Mexico and produces two
prizes.
10 Top Baja Wines Reds Viñas Pijoan 2009 Doménica (Valle de Guadalupe). A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan with a pleasant cherry character and mild Grenacherelated heat. abv: 13.7% Price: $22 Hacienda La Lomita 2009 Singular (Valle de Guadalupe). Cabernet Franc is blended with 10% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Jammy, thick, meaty and densely flavored. abv: 13% Price: $40 Whites Monte Xanic 2011 Chenin Colombard (Valle de Guadalupe). An unoaked, clean white for salads and seafood. A good wine to go with the classic Baja fish taco. Best Buy. abv: 13.5% Price: $12
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Casa de Piedra is another must in the
Ensenada hardware dealer, and
Guadalupe Valley. This is a family
Monte Xanic, founded in 1987 by
winery owned by Hugo D’Acosta,
Hans Backhoff. The latter is currently
who in 1998 established La
one of the largest wineries, with a
Escuelita, “The Little School”, a
public tasting room and
center for education open to anyone
internationally awarded wines. Other
interested in winemaking.
options are Vinisterra, Rincón de Guadalupe, Baron Balche, Hacienda
Other well-known wineries located in La Lomita, Torres Alegre, Tres the area are: Viñas de Garza: a
Mueres, Pasión Biba, Encuentro
winery built from the ground up by
Guadalupe and Viñas Pijoan.
Amado Garza, a tradesman and
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Möebius 2011 Endémico (Valle de Guadalupe). Dry, unoaked Moscatel with aromas of lychee and melon, and similar flavors. abv: 12.8% Price: $19 Casa de Piedra 2011 Piedra de Sol (Valle de Guadalupe). Unoaked Chardonnay that’s nervy and fresh, with citrus flavors. Starts with an oily popcorn scent that stirs intrigue. abv: 13.8% Price: $23
2 http:// www.cettowines.com/
1 www.closdetr
Most important “Vinícolas” RUTA DEL VINO 1. CLOS DE TRES CANTOS Ecological experiences Tours also available in English Km. 94.70 Tecate-Ensenada hwy. 2. L.A. CETTO Fine winery, wine and cheese sales Tours also available in English Km 73.5 Tecate-Ensenada hwy
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EL ALFABETO ESPAÑOL - SPANISH ALPHABET
https:// www.facebook.com/ Listen online pages/Spanish-WorldNanaimo-Parksvilleclick to our The Spanish alphabet contains 28 letters and it is very similar to the alphabets of most otherErrington/ Facebook page western European languages, including English. According to the Real Academia Española,334383589929742
the following letters make up the Spanish alphabet. Listen to the CD for the correct pronunciation and the meaning of the examples.
Letra
Nombre
Sonido
Ejemplo
Pronunciation Hints
A B
a be
ah b
El Amigo La Bota
C
ce
k s
La Casa La Canción
• Pronouncing Spanish letters and words often requires you to open your mouth more than you do in English and to curve the corners of your mouth slightly upward.
D E F
de e efe
G
ge hache
El Dado El Elefante El Foco El Gel El Gato El Huevo
• The letters b and v are pronounced exactly alike in Spanish. To distinguish one letter from the other in spelling, one says “b grande” (big b) and “v chica” (little v) for v.
H
d eh f h g silent
I J K L LL
i jota k ele doble ele
ee h k l y
Iguana El Jitomate El Kilo El Lápiz La Calle
• The letter “x” is the only one with different pronunciation as it was inherited from native languages of Mexico.
M
eme
m
La Manzana
N Ñ O P Q R S T U V W
ene eñe o p cu ere ese te u ve doble u
X
equis
Y
ye (y griega)
n n-y oh p k r s t oo v w h sh k-s/s y/ee
La Nuez El Niño La Oca La Pelota El Queso El Tractor El Sol La Tía La Uva El Vaso Whisky México Xilófono Xenofobia El Yate
Z
zeta
s
La Zanahoria
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• The “rr” represents a single sound and is considered a single letter.
• “Ch” is no longer considered a letter, it is pronounced as in Chihuahua.
Cd, track 2
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DIPHTHONGS Some combinations of vowels known as diphthongs may seem to
Diptongo
Sonido
Ejemplo
ai
i/y
El Baile
au
ow
El automovil
ei ey
ay
La ley
ie
ee-eh
El Diente
eu
eh-oo
Europa
oi oy
oy
Hoy
ua
wah
La Iguana
ue
weh
El huevo
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2. When the last LOS ACENTOS syllable ends in “n”, The accent mark “s” or a vowel, the Some Spanish next to the last words indicate syllable receives the where to place the stress or emphasis. stress or emphasis Examples: casa, by using a mark over calle. the vowel in the The accent mark stressed syllable. is also used to That mark is called distinguish meanings an accent mark ( ´ ). between words that Examples: lámpara, otherwise have the lápiz. same spelling. If the word does Example: está o not have an accent esta. mark, then it follows The accent mark one of the following also breaks the rules: diphthong or semi1. If the word consonant. Example: ends in a consonant, policía, país. provided that it is Every question not an “n” or an “s”, word has an accent the last syllable mark on the stressed receives the stress. vowel. Example: Examples: papel, ¿dónde?, ¿qué?. actriz.
contradict your instincts, the key is to pronounce each vowel individually. Learn the basic a-e-i-o-u and practice the different combinations.
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Hotel Perla, a Hotel with History The Hotel Perla is not only one of the most prestigious hotels in La Paz; its’ history is rooted in the work and vision of entrepreneurs committed to the state.
social gatherings and roundtables are lived out daily.
Its birth and continuity has been closely linked to the people from the state of Baja California Sur; particularly to the locals from La In 1940, the President of Mexico at Paz (known as peceños). It is the time, Lazaro Cardenas, cut the important to mention that the first ribbon of the first tourist hotel owners of the hotel were around the Baja California Sur Spaniards, who, after experiencing territory, which is now officially a a lack of money to run the state. business, released the Hotel shares to the general public for sale. The Since then, this hotel has been a shares cost $1.00 peso, and that is model of La Paz as a tourist the reason why it is said that the destination, located on the main hotel was built with the life blood promenade of the capital. The of the society. hotel has been an active part of local history since it is a place of Years later, Mr. Adolfo Coronado rest, but it has also taken part in Pimienta bough all the shares and important national events. This he became the sole proprietor of hotel has been the temporary the Hotel Perla; the jewel of the residence of great personalities costal waterfront of La Paz. from all over the world, where
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Since it was opened, this magical hotel has been the social center of the city; the place of the busiest dance, the venue for celebrations, where couples have met and where fiancees have found love and were married. The Hotel has been an important part in local celebrations of great tradition as the black and white dance “el baile blanco y negro” or the carnival of La Paz. This place has been the venue of this type of festival even today. The carnival queen stays and gets ready here. In the royal court, down the steps of the building, she attends her coronation in the main esplanade of the city’s waterfront. The Hotel Perla is undoubtedly one of the jewels in the history of Baja California Sur. It boasts of having the best view to enjoy the sunset, a fantastic atmosphere, impeccable service as well as exquisite food and drinks. This place is waiting for you to enjoy delving into the history of this city of pearls. Its’ walls keep countless stories of ancient and novel generations of this capital city; therefore, saying that it is an icon of hospitality in La Paz is to also recognize their great mark on our heritage.
Learn Spanish Learn about the Hotel Califonia, in Cabo Mexico The myth behind the famous song by “Eagles”
Hotel California, la gema de todos los Santos Cuando John y Debbie Stewart aceptaron trabajar en un proyecto inmobiliario en Cabo San Lucas en 1998, nunca se imaginaron que esta decisión los embarcaría en un proyecto aún más aventurado a casi 4,000 kilómetros de distancia en un país con una clima, una lengua y una cultura muy diferente de su lugar de residencia en las Islas Galiano en la provincia de la Columbia Británica en Canadá.
historia de este pequeño pueblo de al rededor de 5,000 habitantes. Y aunque ha cambiado de nombre en más de una ocasión siempre ha retomado su nombre original.
Ante la invitación a hablar sobre su experiencia antes de llegar a Todos Santos, Debbie sonríe y con una singular facilidad y confianza se remonta a 1996. “Cuando surgió la oportunidad de venir a Mexico no lo pensé dos veces, aún a pesar de que mi difunto esposo John y yo Sentada a la mesa del restaurante nunca habíamos visitado Mexico”. bar La Coronela, en un lugar desde Un proyecto inmobiliario llevó a donde ella puede ver el ir y venir John Stewart a Cabo San Lucas y de los empleados del restaurante y a fue el clima, los paisajes y la su vez una buena parte del recibidor cultura lo que, al poco tiempo, le del Hotel California, Debbie hizo pensar en mudarse a México, Stewart nos concede una entrevista, pero a pesar de que existía la nos habla de su historia y comparte opción de hacerlo solo e ir y venir a algunas de sus vivencias en este Canadá para visitar a su familia, los mítico lugar. Stewart optaron por que toda la familia se mudara a una casa en una El Hotel California está localizado cálida playa de Cabo. en el llamado pueblo mágico de Todos Santos en la costa del Tres años después de su llegada a Pacífico de Baja California Sur en México, las cosas no resultaron México. Este hotel fue construido y como se esperaba; el proyecto se fundado por Antonio Wong canceló y la posibilidad de regresar Tabasco. Abrió sus puertas el 5 de a Canadá tocaba a la puerta. ”Ante febrero de 1950 y desde entonces las circunstancias mi esposo me ha jugado un papel primordial en la dijo - tenemos que hablar -, pero yo
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no quería regresar a Canadá me encantaba el clima, la gente, la comida, incluso mi hija Zoe de 10 años se decía mexicana nacida en Tijuana, así que nos pusimos a pensar en opciones para quedarnos aquí”. El incierto futuro comenzaba a ser preocupante. “Un domingo John nos propuso un viaje turístico a Todos Santos, acepté sin imaginar lo que mi esposo tenía en mente”. Mientras la familia caminaba sobre la calle Juarez, John sacó de su bolsillo la llave que abrió la puerta de un abandonado edificio con puertas y ventanas tapiadas. Era el mítico Hotel California. Al recorrer el lugar, los Stewart se encontraron con un deteriorado edifico que evidenciaba la desolación de lo que alguna vez había sido un hotel con 16 habitaciones, un pequeño restaurante y una alberca que mostraba el paso de los años de olvido en sus aguas estancadas. El hotel estaba a la venta y John tenía una segunda agenda... planeaba comprarlo.
No pasó mucho tiempo antes de que la decisión fuera tomada, el reto en ese entonces era por donde empezar; “John fue quien tuvo la visión, él supo que hacer, pasó un año completo familiarizándose con el edificio hasta tener una idea de las áreas y los espacios para su diseño”. La casual y oportuna llegada de un contratista dio inicio formal al proceso de construcción mientras turistas, y lugareños intrigados se preguntaban que pasaba dentro del hotel; al grado que pronto los recorridos turísticos se hicieron necesarios y Debbie la responsable de ellos; $50.00 pesos por persona.
El resultado salta a la vista: Una ecléctica decoración con muebles y detalles de diferentes partes de México, la mayoría de ellas cuentan con su propia historia, lámparas excéntricas, espejos personales o incluso muros con colores que solo en México podrían combinarse y que denotan el dominio del color, la armonía y los espacios. Y es que cuando uno mira en detalle el mobiliario y la decoración, se dará cuenta de que casi nada combina, pero luce especial, preciso - si se ve el término-, adecuado para el pasillo, taburete o pasillo donde se ha colocado.
Cuadrillas de trabajadores que laboraban de 12 a 14 horas diarias de lunes a viernes hicieron posible acelerar la apertura del restaurante del hotel para diciembre del 2002; sin embargo la disponibilidad de habitaciones llevaría algunos meses más debido problemas técnicos.
Fue durante esta primera etapa cuando se integró al equipo Alejandro Blanco. Un joven emprendedor originario de Chihuahua con conocimiento y experiencia restaurantera que se complementó perfectamente con el proyecto del nuevo Hotel “Además de ser muy profesional Alejandro conocía a todo mundo Contrario a lo que podría y sabía en términos suponerse, el artífice del administrativos lo que tenía que concepto artístico y decorativo hacerse”. Dos años después fue del lugar fue John y no Debbie “La gente asume que la idea, los invitado a formar parte de la sociedad y desde 2006 comparte colores, el diseño y los detalles fueron míos, pero no, yo no tuve la propiedad del Hotel California nada que ver en ello”... “Él fue el en partes iguales con Debbie “Él es mi mano derecha, es como mi arquitecto, el artista, el familia, soy muy afortunada, creo diseñador, el ingeniero.¿Estaba que John estaría muy orgulloso educado en estos temas?....no, de él, de mi y de lo que hemos pero el podía ver lo que otros hecho hasta ahora”. no”.
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Vocabulario ir y venir: come and go vivencias: experiences, or life lessons paisaje: landscape, scenery bolsillo: pocket tapiadas: to wall in, to enclose, to block off desolación: devastation estancadas: at a standstill, bogged down, halted lugareños: locals salta a la vista: you can clearly see that, it is evident espejos: mirrors taburete: stool acogedora: cozy aledaños: adjoining, bordering, neighboring encaminarse: head for, head toward, set out for
Un hotel con un concepto artístico.
una sensación de armonía de colores y formas muy mexicanas.
A la pregunta de si el Hotel California ha logrado ya un concepto propio, Debbie responde:
Antes de terminar la conversación, la pregunta es obligada: -¿Debbie, es difícil ser una mujer empresaria en México en una industria donde la presencia masculina es dominante?
- “Creo que si, y eso es muy interesante porque muchos hoteles se hacen llamar -Hoteles boutiquetodos quieren ser un hotel boutique; pero son lugares que van de dos hasta ciento veintidós habitaciones, y eso no tiene sentido. Nosotros no, no creo que seamos un hotel boutique, creemos que somos más un -hotel arte-”
- “No, no creo, bueno creo que si, solo un poco; sin embargo soy muy afortunada porque he llegado a ser parte de esta comunidad, creo que me he preocupado por involucrarme con ella, hablo el idioma al grado que puedo hablar casi de cualquier tema, no me Y es que en este lugar las pinturas, siento intimidada y los hombres fotografías y esculturas expuestas con los que trato me tratan siempre no han sido producidas en serie; con mucho respeto porque yo todo lo contrario, artistas locales también los trato con mucho son exhibidos en salones, pasillos y respeto, así que eso me ha habitaciones, elementos que funcionado, sin mencionar que me definitivamente lo hacen único. El complemento perfectamente con resultado salta a la vista donde Alejandro y eso ayuda mucho en quiera que uno mire, una términos de relaciones públicas”. singularidad acogedora que brinda
Naturalmente las ideas de expansión y diversificación son una inevitable tentación en la mente de estos empresarios; Un hotel en la playa o condominios aledaños al actual edificio, etcétera, sin embargo para ello habrá que esperar ya que ninguno de ellos se ha concretado hasta el momento, por ahora la realidad es este sitio que ofrece sin lugar a dudas la oportunidad de experimentar un lugar donde la leyenda es una realidad y donde se puede ver y sentir la magia del pueblo mágico de Todos Santos. El tiempo se ha agotado y tenemos que terminar la conversación por el momento. Nosotros nos encaminamos a una visita guiada por la ciudad a cargo del estupendo guía local Julio Figueroa mientras Debbie toma su inseparable tableta y teléfono celular y se dirige a la recepción donde ya le esperan.
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El Sauzal Orphanage And El Sauzal Foundation, Inc.
a family and a future for wounded children
Quick Facts
Who We Are
El Sauzal Foundation, Inc.
We are a family-run orphanWe are a family-run orphanage in age in Baja, Mexico, near EnsenaBaja, Mexico, near Ensenada, giving da, giving abandoned, abused abandoned, abused and wounded and wounded children a warm children a warm Christian home. Since Christian home. Since 1967, three 1967, three generations of the Espinoza generations of Espinozas have family have loved and cared for loved and cared for the kids. The hundreds of kids. Orphanage was founded as a home for needy children, those who The orphanage was founded as a home have been deserted, whose famifor needy children, those who have lies can not feed or clothe them been deserted, whose families can not and those who have no family. It feed or clothe them and those who is a spiritual home steeped in love. have no family. It is a spiritual home The children are fed with spiritual steeped in love. The children are fed food as well as the other necessiwith spiritual food as well as the other ties of life. necessities of life.
are a family-run orphanTheWe Foundation is a charity formed age in Baja, Mexico, near Ensenain the United States to support the da, giving abandoned, abused orphanage. The foundation’s goals are and children a warm to aidwounded the orphanage financially, help Christian home. Since 1967, three maintain the facilities, assist with capital generations of Espinozas have improvements and act as an advisor to loved and cared for the kids. The the orphanage for future improvements. Orphanage was founded as a home The orphanage’s primary benefactors are for needy children, those who non-Mexican nationals. The foundation have deserted,with whose famiassistsbeen the orphanage its newsletters lies can not feed or clothe them and web site, receives donations, and those who have no family. and communicates on behalf of the It is a spiritual steeped in love. orphanage withhome its inquiries, donors and The children are fed with spiritual friends throughout the world. food as well as the other necessities ofSauzal life. Orphanage is a Mexican The El
Mission
To raise the children through three main components – faith, family and a future. Through faith we can give children the hope and courage they need as they face life. Through our family setting we love the kids, demonstrating for them how healthy families work. And with a focus on the future, we work to give the children the education they need as they prepare to start lives on their own.
Orphanage President and Director Josue Espinoza. www.elsauzal.org (714) 524-9793
Our kids range in age from newborn to college-age.
Vision:
We desire to expand by increasing the number of children we serve and renovating our facilities. We also wish to hire a social worker to be on site to help deal with our children’s past abuse, and we want to increase our outreach to the community through offering breakfast and daycare services to local families and children.
corporation; they are not able to give taxdeductions. The foundation is a 501C-3 non profit corporation. Donations given to the Foundation are tax deductible.
Foundation’s Values:
Our grounds in San Antonio de las Minas, thirty minutes outside of Ensenada. We are a family-run orphanage in In 2011, the Foundation sent Baja, Mexico, near Ensenada, givcentsand wounded ing abandoned,93 abused children a warm home. Since of every dollarChristian to the Orphanage 1967, threetogenerations of Espinozas help the children. have loved and cared for the kids. The We work hard to keep expenses low. Orphanage was founded as a home for All our work isthose done who by volunteers. needy children, have been El Sauzal Orphanage U.S. Address: P.O. Box 6426 Chula Vista, CA 91909-6426 email: josue.espinoza@elsauzal.org
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• Jesus is our Savior • Spiritual growth • Assisting the El Sauzal Orphanage • Helping wounded children • Cultural sensitivity and respect • Financial accountability • Relationally centered
El Sauzal Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 154 Auburn, WA 98071-0154 email: roy.ketring@elsauzal.org
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