Mile 1437 - Day 5

Since we were all permitted and ready to roll, it was a leisurely trip to Playa de Rosarito (Rosarito Beach).  A place we have visited quite a few times. Just 20 miles or so south of San Diego.  Travels today only took 1 to 1-1/2 hours.  A room at The Rosarito Beach Hotel and then off to explore.  

We found a little beachfront taco stand at a neighborhood we discovered last time through, and found that they are still serving fresh, made to order seafood and meats.  Great people, terrific food and cold cervesa!

Janet noticed that the beach had eroded substantially since our visit last year.  We noticed the same at Papas&Beer.  

A remote beach bar that had previously existed about 50 yards from the main bar had been washed away by the El Niño tides last November!  We began talking to one of the managers about the erosion and he showed us videos of the event.  Mother Nature doesn't screw around!

Finally off to Rene's sports bar.  It wasn't where it was supposed to be!  It seems that since we were last here, they have completely remodeled the place and turned it in to a Casino.  A very nice place but it's missing its neighborhood atmosphere.  We happened to meet the boss who showed us all around and told us about his future plans.  We'll have to stay in touch and see how things develop. 

Dinner was at La Estancia on the north side of Rosarito.  We stumbled across this place on the same day that we discovered our little beachfront taco stand.  At that time we just finished a lovely lunch but promised ourselves that we would return and sample their faire.  Darned glad we did. It is fantastic!  If you're ever in the area, put this place on your list. 

We have decided to put on some miles tomorrow and head to Bahia de Los Angeles, approximately 9-1/2 hours from here.  We should be up early and hit the road as soon as possible.