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. 

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 3 - The Malecon

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Mazatlan 2015 Day 3 - The Malecon

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Mazatlan 2015 Day 3 - Freeman Hotel View

Tuesday, March 31, 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 2 - Cigar Time

Monday, March 30, 2015

Cigar in the hot tub to finish out the day.

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 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.

Leaving Today

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Missing Mazatlan

Mazatlan 2014 - Hibiscus

The hibiscus that was blooming around the resort was beautiful.

Passports Here!

Passports arrived on Friday. The old ones had expired in 1998. Mexico here we come!