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Scenes from Ensenada I do not see in Lincoln

I had to good fortune of being able to see many wonders while I was in Ensenada that I simply cannot see here in Lincoln Nebraska. I saw the mountains and was in fact camping on one, I saw the Ocean coast, the Moon over the mountains, and numerous other sites to behold.

Every morning we woke up to fog between the mountain tops

the sun would rise and burn off the fog

the moon over the mountains

I also saw other wonders of nature such as flowering cacti, ocean waters, the sea coast and more. Baja California is a beautiful place to visit.

sea birds on a rock along the coast

Yes there were many wonders of nature there that I cannot see in Lincoln. The wonder that gave me the greatest sense of awe though, was one that is done all of the time everywhere. It was seeing how God has transformed the lives of two people who were once drug addicts who are now pastors working to help others. It was a thrill to watch as Brian and Chris, who have done so  much work over the past 12 years in Ensenada, informed Javier and Silvia of the official partnership arrangement between my home church 1st Evangelical Free and Javier and Silvia’s ministry. It was a very special moment.

July 6, 2010 Posted by | Cultural Ambassdors, Hispanic friends, International Friendships, Internationals, Mexico, Travel experiences | Leave a Comment

Ensenada- Fun at the Beach

After a productive week of serving in Ensenada, we had an opportunity to go to the beach on the Pacific Ocean. It was great to see the others on the team have some fun. The thought hit me that I have now seen the Pacific Ocean, but not in my own country.  I have seen more interesting places in other countries than I have in the U.S.

I have been to the French, Swiss, Austrian and German Alps, the Carpathian Mountains in Romania, the Black Sea, the English Channel, and now the Pacific Ocean. All of these places outside of the U.S. I need to rectify the situation and go on a trip someday to see America.

It was great to be at the beach in Ensenada though. I really had fun just watching everyone else have fun. My beach outfit was high fashion lol.

me at the beach with Ebony

Grace and Ebony

goofy guys

Our purpose for going was not for a vacation. We went to serve in various ways, but it was nice to have one afternoon of fun before coming back to Lincoln. The water was clear. The weather was perfect. It is a place I hope to see again.

July 6, 2010 Posted by | Mexico, summer, Travel experiences | Leave a Comment

   

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