August 17, 2023
How in the world could anyone imagine that there might be an oasis in the desert within this hot, dry Baja landscape? How about jumping into a pick-up with Mexican neighbors and a bunch of kids and heading down a rutted dirt road east of Ensenada in 2007 to find out?
Just trust your neighbor to get you to Agua Caliente (Hot Water). Heh, I’ve been here before! Back in the early 70’s. It looks just the same 30 + years later – just a little more worn.
And here it is! The cool, clear water! What a find! The pool on the far right is for lazing in the naturally healing sulfur hot springs. Next to that is the pool for cooling off on a hot summer day.
The bath houses have been upgraded a bit and each contains a tub of hot spring water.
The chapel on the hill is still standing and was recently painted inside. The Virgin of Guadalupe takes center stage as the patron saint of Mexico.
None of the grills were functional but with a little Mexican ingenuity, one was cobbled together.
Chicken tacos never tasted better.
Yummy!
Tree climbing is fun!
Here’s wishing you cool, clear water and plenty of shade this summer.
