Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
Mazatlan 2015 Day 6 - The Airport
Found the above sign just before getting to the gate.
Mazatlan 2015 Day 6 - Last Morning
Friday, April 3, 2015
Feeling a bit melancholy on our last morning here. Got up and had coffee and Bimbo donuts on the balcony. We took a walk over to the Turtle sanctuary to visit Las Tortugas. They are incredibly cute. Did my morning beach walk. Cloudy morning. I'm gonna miss this.
Mazatlan 2015 Day 5 - Cigar Time
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Another Te-Amo for the hot tub...
The moon was beautiful...
From Dales blog for today:
"Our last full day in Mexico. It’s going to be hard to leave tomorrow especially with snow in the forecast for next week in Minneapolis."
Another Te-Amo for the hot tub...
The moon was beautiful...
From Dales blog for today:
"Our last full day in Mexico. It’s going to be hard to leave tomorrow especially with snow in the forecast for next week in Minneapolis."
"I am still a little annoyed with myself for forgetting to bring dress clothes for what would have been our big dinner out in Mazatlan, but we still had a lovely evening last night with barbecued chicken and stir fried vegetables followed by our ritual of sitting in the hot tub while Joe smoked a cigar (I’ll never understand the attraction, but he loves it)."
"I have to admit I’m fighting that little melancholy that comes as the end of a magical vacation approaches, but feel much more strongly the gratitude for being able to do a trip like this and the generosity of my cousin and her husband for letting us use this beautiful condo."
Mazatlan 2015 Day 5 - Last Full Day
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Dale and I took a drive out to Isla de Piedra (Stone Island). We had to drive on a bumpy gravely back road to get there. That was one rustic and authentic looking Mexican seaside town. We were looking for a restaurant called Letty's but weren't able to find it. Maybe next time. This town was definitely out of the bubble.
Dinner tonight a Los Delfines over at the hotel. We were there about 5:30 p.m. and were the only ones in the restaurant. We sat in the corner near an open door next to a speaker that was blaring loud 80's American music for the pool party going on outside.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Mazatlan 2015 Day 4 - Cigar Time
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Finished out the day smoking a cigar in the hot tub. Awesome day.
Finished out the day smoking a cigar in the hot tub. Awesome day.
Mazatlan 2015 Day 4 - Cocktails
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Back at the condo, which I've now named nido de tortuga (nest of the turtle), we poured cocktails and sat on the balcony. I made a Tanqueray martini. There was no shaker in the cupboards so I made due with a makeshift one. Caught the sunset again. Always amazing. It's only when I see it dip below the horizon that I get the sense that the earth is turning. Dale grilled chicken breast for dinner. We also sautéed some asparagus.
Mazatlan 2015 Day 4 - Cows
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
While driving back to EDM we noticed a dog jump up into the middle of the road. He ran toward a truck which was moving very slowly just a bit ahead of him. A man was following closely behind the dog and the truck. Just ahead of them was a herd of cows trotting along. They moving by the entryway to EDM within a couple of feet. Above was one of the cows that wasn't quite caught up to the rest of the group.
Mazatlan 2015 Day 4 - Love Child
Wednesday, April 4, 2015
Lunch at La Paloma on the golf course. This time we got the shrimp ceviche to start. I got what Dale had last time, the mango glazed fish. Dale got the tuna. After lunch we drove in to the city for cigars and food. At the mall I discovered what I think is the love child of Señor Frog and Hello Kitty.
Mazatlan 2015 Day 4 - Beach
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Regular morning routine. I'm sick of routines at home but I love the one we've fallen into here. Right now Dale and I are sitting under one of the thatched roof umbrellas out on the beach.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Mazatlan 2015 Day 3 - Cigar and Rum In the Hot Tub
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Cigar and rum and Coke in the hot tub. This is gonna be a hard habit to give up.
Cigar and rum and Coke in the hot tub. This is gonna be a hard habit to give up.
Mazatlan 2015 Day 3 - Cathedral of Mazatlan
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Finally, before heading to Mega we stopped at the Cathedral of Mazatlan. Very beautiful. I got a lot of great pics. In the courtyard we came across a statue of Juan Diego revealing the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe to the priest. Dale didn't know the story so I filled him in.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Mazatlan 2015 Day 3 - Freeman Hotel
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
We drove into Mazatlan and spent a little time in the old part of the city. Our first stop was the Freeman Hotel which was recommended to us by John & Dianne. The hotel has a wonderful bar with a panoramic views on the 11th floor and then a pool and patio on the roof just above that. I ordered a pina colada and Dale had a beer. We also ordered a late lunch there. Dale had fish and I had shrimp.
Mazatlan 2015 Day 3 - Las Tortugas
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Same morning routine as usual. I love drinking coffee on the balcony.
Same morning routine as usual. I love drinking coffee on the balcony.
Walked over to the turtle sanctuary this morning. Was disappointed to find the turtles weren't there. A guy aaas cleaning their tank so I'm assuming they just moved them.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Mazatlan 2015 Day 2 - Sunset
Monday, March 30, 2015
Took a walk to the beach with Dale to watch the setting sun around 6 p.m. Officially the sun set at 6:19. I don't think I've watched a sunset since our time here last year.
Mazatlan 2015 Day 2 - A Little Lunch
Monday, March 30, 2015
Dale and I went to lunch at La Paloma which is on the golf course here at the resort. We ordered the fish ceviche which, just like last year, was awesome.
Mazatlan 2015 Day 2 - Morning Routine
Monday, March 30, 2015
Dale and I are falling pretty easily into the same routine we developed last year. We started with cogged and then breakfast on the balcony. Dale had a short Facetime meeting with a colleague between coffee and breakfast. After that Dale took a run and I took my morning walk along the beach. I'm sitting at a poolside table while writing this. Dale should be joining me shortly and then I'll take a swim.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Mazatlan 2015 Day 1 - Cigar In the Hot Tub
Saturday, March 29, 2015
Headed out to the hot tub around 8 p.m. so I could light up a cigar. This flibbertigibbet of a tween and her grandmother jumped in before us. I'm somewhat sensitive about subjecting others to my cigar smoke in close areas so Dale and I sat on pool chairs near the hot tub's edge waiting for them to leave. They didn't. By 8:30 I lit up hoping to smoke them out. They still didn't leave. The girl babbled on and on about how she wanted to ride her boogie board, go swimming, eat ice cream , and entertain her cousins at Thanksgiving. The grandma finally said goodnight to her probably thinking th girl would go home too. She didn't. I'm sure she would haver started talking our ears off too if the grandma hadn't insisted that she go home and go to bed. The girl finally flitted off. Must be tough being a kid of privilege. Anyway, the cigar in the hot tub was worth the wait.
Mazatlan 2015 Day 1 - Arrival
Saturday, March 29, 2015
After landing, Dale picked up our car. We dropped our stuff off at EDM and then ventured in to Mazatlan. First we stopped at Sanbournes's so I could pick up a couple cigars. We then went to Mega and picked up a couple days worth of groceries. The town seemed more quiet than usual. Maybe because it was Sunday afternoon.
We made it back to EDM by 5 p.m., just in time for cocktail hour. Dale drank beer and I drank gin and tonics. We made tuna melts and frozen vegetables for dinner.
Mazatlan 2015 Day 1 - Flying Over Mexico
Top photos: Over the Sierra Madres
Bottom photos: Fast approaching Mazatlan
Mazatlan 2015 Day 1 - Take Off
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Mom picked us up this morning to take us to the airport. We're flying first class again this year and I must say, the more I fly it the more spoiled I get. Checking in was oh, so easy and once on the plane I ordered a mimosa before we took off. Lunch was tasty and then I drank a couple Jack and Cokes. Glying above the clouds was gorgeous. At times it liked like a snowy landscape. Flying above the mountains in Mexico was breath taking. Dale said the range was the Sierra Madres. I was verklempt.
Monday, April 6, 2015
Sunday, April 5, 2015
The Return
I had school the day after getting back from California. I took this picture on my morning walk.
So Long, California
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Scott, Milton, Warren, and I all went out for breakfast this morning. After that Warren got me to the airport in San Jose. It was hard to say goodbye as this is one of the most fun weekend getaways I've had. EVER.
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