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| Just trying to get through security faster. |
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| Obligatory pre-takeoff temperature shot. |
Monday, April 18, 2016
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: At the Airport
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Waiting
Monday, March 28, 2016
Obligatory pre-takeoff cocktail shot (mimosa).
My friend Cyndi texted me this during the wait.
Obligatory pre-takeoff cocktail shot (mimosa).
My friend Cyndi texted me this during the wait.
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: And We're Off
Monday, March 28, 2016
Obligatory post-takeoff cocktail picture (Jack & Coke).
Obligatory post-takeoff cocktail picture (Jack & Coke).
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Kilt?
Monday, March 28, 2016
Noticed this guy in baggage claim. Never though to bring my kilt to Mexico. Maybe next time...
Noticed this guy in baggage claim. Never though to bring my kilt to Mexico. Maybe next time...
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: It's the Cows
Monday, March 28, 2016
We left for Mega to get food around 2:30 p.m. We saw this shortly after exiting the EDM gates.
We left for Mega to get food around 2:30 p.m. We saw this shortly after exiting the EDM gates.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Pollo Feliz
Monday, March 28, 2016
Said hi to the Happy Chicken on the way to Mega.
Said hi to the Happy Chicken on the way to Mega.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Mega
Monday, March 28, 2016
I love going to Mega.
I love going to Mega.
Funny what you find in the specialty food section of a Mexican grocery store. In the U.S. it would be Mexican and Chinese foods.
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: More Mega
Monday, March 28, 2016
More Mega. Love good mole sauce. Not sure how I feel about the lack of pre-packaging but no doubt this is the REAL deal.
Monday, April 11, 2016
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Mexican Baked Goods
Monday, March 28, 2016
All the baked goods we've picked up in Mexico have been fantastic. They and never over-sweet and don't leave a filmy aftertaste in your mouth. I'm guessing they're preservative free as they aren't quite as excellent when they are over a day old. Picked up the pig cookie for a snack. Delicious. Dale and I both got the chocolate cupcake for dessert tonight. Also delicious.
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Cocktail Time
Monday, March 28, 2016
Martini time with makeshift cocktail shaker.
Martini time with makeshift cocktail shaker.
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Cigar Time
Monday, March 28, 2016
Dale made an amazing dinner of salmon and asparagus. Finished the day with a cigar in the hot tub. What an awesome first day of vacation.
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 2: Morning Beach Walk
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
One of my most favorite parts of visiting the ocean is taking a morning beach walk.
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 2: Morning Beach Walk
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Noticed this little guy quite a bit this trip. Called an Oystercatcher.
Noticed this little guy quite a bit this trip. Called an Oystercatcher.
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 2: Centro de Readaptacion de Social
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Dale and I noticed the Center for Social Readapting on the way into town. Looked pretty bleak.
Dale and I noticed the Center for Social Readapting on the way into town. Looked pretty bleak.
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 2: Karen
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Dale and I drove in to the Old Town to meet up with Karen, an old college friend of mine. we met up at the Freeman Hotel. So good to see her and fun to catch up.
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| The pina colada in the foreground is mine. |
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 2: Angelina's
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Fun and very busy day. That combined with the time change had me exhausted and in bed by 8:30. I was so tired I even passed on my evening cigar which is saying something.
After drinks at the Freeman, Dale, Karen, and I walked around the corner to Angelina's, a place recommended to us by Dianne, Great recommendation as the food, atmosphere, and service were all awesome.
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| Old colonial style building across from Angelina's |
We said our goodbyes to Karen and then Dale and I left to head back to EDM around 6:30. The sun had recently set and the return trip seemed a bit treacherous in the dark. It's one thing to deal with Mazatlan drivers (God love 'em) when you can see what they're doing and quite another when you can't.
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| Angelina's |
Fun and very busy day. That combined with the time change had me exhausted and in bed by 8:30. I was so tired I even passed on my evening cigar which is saying something.
Friday, April 8, 2016
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 3: Early Start
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
7:00 a.m. Great night sleep. Woke up around 5 a.m. but considering I went to bed at 8:30 last night I'd say I did pretty well. Very cloudy this morning. I hope the sun burns it all away. We've never experienced clouds all day down here.
Mazatlan 2016 - Day 3: Cloudy Day
Wednesday March 30, 2016
9:30 a.m. Nope, the sun didn't burn the clouds away. I took a beach walk anyway. It turned out alright. For one thing, it was cooler so I was able to last a little longer and walk a little further. For another, there was no glare so I walked awhile without my sunglasses which, despite the lack of sun, made it seem brighter. Also, I found the shell of some type of odd looking sea urchin (see below).
I'm sitting by the pool as I write this and looking at the ocean and a ship on the distant horizon. It's so nice to let my mind wander and not feel like I'm procrastinating.
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