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noproblemo2
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Hotel La Mision Restaurant Closing
It is with our second seasonal sadness that we are reporting the closing of the restaurant at Hotel La Mision, in La Mision, as of tomorrow. Berta
reports they are again closing until April, but with the economy the way it is that is uncertain of their re-opening. In this we wish them well and
HOPE they will survive the "off-season"... Remember to support your local businesses during these extremely rough financial times, they need us.....
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Diver
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???? Isn't this the "on" season ??
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Bummer. We've eaten there a number of times over the years. Unfortunately, the perfect storm of the economy, the drug wars and the hassle at the
border is likely going to cause more of this. Ensenada is a prime example of the cutbacks.
In a way, one would think that in tough economic times, folks in the US would look to less expensive vacation options. Trouble is that so few people
have passports.
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Barry A.
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You say, "So few have passports"???? My gosh every man, woman and child in my extended family has a passport, and has had them FOREVER. I thought
everybody had them. It is tough to leave the Country without a passport, or get back in.
Barry
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http://www.gyford.com/phil/writing/2003/01/31/how_many_ameri...
For statistics on % of US citizens with passports and discussion on why.
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We had five visitors over the Thanksgiving break who didn't have passports. I guess there are still some homebodies out there. We encouraged each of
them to apply, but none of them seemed to be in a big hurry.
Their loss.
Back on topic, I hope that Berta can make it through the slow season and re open for those who will miss the restaurant if its has to be officially
closed in the end.
Restaurant business is hard enough.
P<*)))>{
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Bajahowodd
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Barry. Check the stats. Americans have an amazingly low percentage of people holding passports. And similarly, a low percentage of people who travel
abroad. I almost hate to bring this up, but you might check into what international travel was engaged in by the last past president before he was
elected. Folks of his ilk, either feel superior to, or fear most of the rest of the world. Either way, they don't travel.
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Barry A.
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There is a 3rd reason that people don't travel abroad, especially Texans (and Bush??)------------they are totally content to remain witnin the USA and
enjoy all that is here to enjoy--------no incentive to go "abroad".
------In fact, I am pretty sure that your second reason "superiority" seldom comes into play, but I really don't know. Fear is very real, tho, I will
concede.
I am rapidly approaching the "happy at home" crowd, and enjoy seeing all that I have not seen in this Country, and it is cheaper.
Barry
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Pax, Barry. Problem is that although you and your extended family have had the pleasure of seeing other places, sad fact is that the more insular this
country becomes, the less it has any moral authority to control world events. IMHO, way more Americans need to travel and see other countries, lest
they will never really understand other cultures.
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Taco tourists
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Trouble is that so few people have passports. |
If the restaurant at Hotel La Mision wants to attract tourists who can afford passports they need to seriously upgrade their menu. 
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We went in there a few weeks ago and bought a 12 pack of Tecate, a 12 pack of cokes and a few other sundries.
I asked the lady working the cash register if they had any business that day... she said, no ..... No one a purchased anything from them is quite
sometime.
A lady from next door came over just to see who was in the store, she ran a hair shop, the wife asked if she had been getting anybody in.... sadly
no..
These folks are in really bad shape, may have mentioned this before, but when in Walmart in Rosarito, a husband and wife were stopped at the door for
trying to get out without paying.......... for FOOD
That scene was really telling in my mind about the "state" of the Mexicans who live in HERE.
I don't have a lot, but we have been sharing as much as we can... and will try and do more if possible..
These folks need the help.... state side... they still get free: room and board, food, prenatal, medical, dental, unemployment, disability, food
stamps... oh, and let's not forget, the Banking and Insurance Industry's they get "light years" of money to replace what THEY lost, and it's ours and
they are doing it again.. An again, an again...
Corruption is not confined by any geographical border, race, or ethnicity we all get to share in its benefits
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noproblemo2
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Prime Rib, Lobster, BBQ Ribs, plus the usual Mexican menu, what more does one expect/want in Mexico????
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Pax, Barry. Problem is that although you and your extended family have had the pleasure of seeing other places, sad fact is that the more insular this
country becomes, the less it has any moral authority to control world events. IMHO, way more Americans need to travel and see other countries, lest
they will never really understand other cultures. |
You have a fair point------but for conservative me travel abroad only tended to confirm that I am soooooo happy I live in North America, and
especially in the USA, and not in the places I travelled too. Don't get me wrong------I really enjoyed my extended travels, and what I learned was
exceptional and most interesting, but I sure was happy to get home----every time. My travels included South America, Central America, Europe, China,
Tibet, Indonesia and a few islands, and we never travelled for less than a month at a time.
We really are very lucky to have what we have in this Country, IMO, but I will hang on to my passport just in case---------
Barry
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| Quote: | Originally posted by noproblemo2
Prime Rib, Lobster, BBQ Ribs, plus the usual Mexican menu, what more does one expect/want in Mexico???? |
I expect this:
http://lajamexico.com/menu
Or this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luPSvXaq2pM
Or this:
http://www.susannasinrosarito.com/menu.htm
Though I haven't visited Las Tres Virgenes, I expect, as with the others listed, they don't offer the usual Mexican menu.
I don't expect these restaurants will be closing soon.
I also expect that most, if not all their foreign patrons have passports.
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 Native Cuisine
Grilled Italian Sausages topped with sautéed Strawberries and Grapes in an Oregano Oil with Cumin served with Linguinne & Parmesan Cheese
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I had many many fishing adventures on both sides of the Sea of Cortez since the 1960s. The first being at Puerto Penasco. Even bought a Cabo 216
especially designed for the sea conditions there. I was planning on retiring (2011) in Mulege or the Bahia de Concepcion area for many years. But the
last 3 years I have boycotted Mexico because of how it has badly deteriorated both in the raping of its fishery and the security for the people. I
now visit and fish the other parts of USA coastal waters mainly the Gulf of Mexico (Alabama & Florida). Found out these areas are much cheaper to
live and the fishing is phenomenal.
I always use to stop at La Mision for lobster dinners on the way back from Castro's Camp, LA Bay & Mulege. Stayed many a nite at the Hotel with
my wife for romantic jaunts away from the kids. But never again until mexico gets their act together on security but also for looking the other way on
over-fishing. Too bad it use to be a great place to visit. I do not want my body parts sent back home in a box to my wife for some kidnapper to
collect a ransom.
Mexico has nobody but themselves to blame for the lack of tourists (like me) who no longer visit their country and bring much need revenue to the
local populations.
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Don't believe anything was mentioned about 'native'.
| Quote: | Originally posted by noproblemo2
Native Cuisine
Grilled Italian Sausages topped with sautéed Strawberries and Grapes in an Oregano Oil with Cumin served with Linguinne & Parmesan Cheese
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I have a friend in Ensenada that makes delicious Italian sausage, but that's not the point.
There are thousands of cheap taco stands and restaurants serving enchiladas, rice and beans. Puerto Nuevo is full of empty
restaurants all serving delicious  deep fried lobster.
The three above mentioned restaurants cater to a slightly different clientele. Mainly those who have taste, discretionary income...
And passports.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Dave
There are thousands of cheap taco stands and restaurants serving enchiladas, rice and beans. Puerto Nuevo is full of empty
restaurants all serving delicious deep fried lobster.
The three above mentioned restaurants cater to a slightly different clientele. Mainly those who have taste, discretionary income...
And passports. |
Hmmmmmm, and we have all three!!!! Plus our FM-3's.....
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Then I would assume...
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Hmmmmmm, and we have all three!!!! Plus our FM-3's..... |
that Laja and would be near the top of your list...and the restaurant at hotel la Mision would be near the bottom.
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go next door to Poco Cielo.
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