Jan 12, 2019
But it was warm and cozy just sitting outside reading. We did do our beach walk but I didn’t take photos.
Colin and I both noticed this kayak way out there. At the same time one of the banana boats also noticed and went out to escort them back to shore. The area they were in does have strong currents. Usually someone is always watching to see what is happening out there.
Miguel had a good day. I noticed him with several different groups of riders. He patiently takes photos with each person’s camera in the group.
However he was not happy how the horses were positioned so he moved them about. He then asked everyone to place their hands in the air. I wonder how many tips he gets for his attention to detail.
Another great sunset yesterday.
There must have been a large school of fish as the pelicans were feeding for a long while. Can you see the two splashes on the right where they dove right into the water?
Today I took a look of photos to share with you tomorrow. Sadly I found dust in the sky area 😥
Jan 11, 2019
We went over to Playa Sur yesterday to pick up my now dust free camera. The repair cost was 250 pesos/$13.10USD/$17.40CAD ( in November he charged me 300 pesos ). He went on and on about how much dust there was and that he had to redo the cleanse three times. He insisted that the camera be carried in a plastic Ziploc bag. It is ever so much easier to carry such a small point and shoot camera in a pocket or a purse but that is how it gets a lot of dust and lint on it. Each time the camera is turned on the lens zooms out 1 & 1/8th of an inch. Right away without even zooming far out on the horizon to take a photo dust has an opportunity to enter the camera. There is no seal to stop the dust from traveling inside each time the camera is used. We had been told last November to keep the camera in a bag or in a case. I did not do so. Too much trouble digging it out every time I wanted to take a photo. So not even two months later my camera was again full of dust spots. I now have the camera inside a Ziplock bag. It is a real pain to use that way. But if I don’t want dust I have no choice. This last time the dust was spread over a large area and I could not shoot around it.
I asked the camera doctor( sorry I don’t know his name ) what was the best type of camera to get to prevent dust. His answer was instant. A sealed camera such as an underwater camera.
Such as this one.
Here is the link to that one. My camera guy suggested a Canon of Fuji waterproof camera. Click here for a link to a Fuji model. Being waterproof they are of course dust proof. The prices are all over the map from low to very high. Of course there is limited if any zooming. However it is something to think about should I get another camera and Kathy, it would be the answer to you taking photos from the back of your motorcycle.
We had left the car at the Playa Sur embarcadero and from the camera place we walked over the the Plazuaela Machado, from there to the bank and then to the Mercardo. We walked over three miles and it was hot and sticky with the humidity. I loved this new to me shop located just behind Gaia.
The shop is called Colores Latino.
Very colorful.
There seems to be construction almost everywhere in centro. I must say that it is a real pain digging out the camera now.
Anyone want to rent a lovely home just a few blocks from the Machado.
A new coffee bistro on Angel Flores.
At least this project is moving along fairly rapidly.
That was my last photo taken in town. I was hot and sticky and it was too much bother to keep digging out the camera. Hopefully it was the humidity wearing me down and eventually I will figure out a system in using the camera while keeping it protected. We did our shopping in the mercardo but I was really feeling weak. Perhaps dehydrated. So we stopped and shared a shrimp burger and some fresh squeezed orange juice. It was a full hour before I usually eat but I knew that my body needed something. We then got our fresh shrimp and snapper and took a pulmonia back to the Playa Sur embarcadero. I was too worn out to walk back. Once home and all was put away I just sat and read and relaxed.
We had a lovely sunset followed by a great dinner. I will say that I did sleep well last night.
Thank you for all of your input on your cameras and other suggestions. I really can’t see myself using my iPhone 6 to take photos. The main reason is that I have no idea how to use it but one reader did suggest some apps that might help with size, etc. Someone here did give me a few suggestions but I found that the photos were bad. If I ever have any spare time I will look into it.
Jan 09, 2019
I have been watching this guy since Monday morning. He appeared somewhat furtive to me. I even saw him hide two small gym bags in the middle of that bush. He is on the property to our right across the small lane. I was concerned enough to mention it to the park manager late Monday afternoon.
Despite having two cruise ships in port it was a quieter day yesterday. It was fun watching these two play in the surf for hours.
Once per month we have a community spaghetti dinner. We were going to go but things got in the way. Turns out that it was a wonderful evening with a live group playing wonderful dance numbers. A great time was had by all.
However the palapa on the property beside us caught on fire. I was the first to become aware of the problem and called for Colin and then went running to the park manager.
The RV Park hose which is very long as it is used to wet down the lane was hooked up and Darwin set about putting out the cause of the fire. The squatter had been cooking! Looks like his flame got too high.
Charred beams and palmas. We found out this morning that he had been trying to use the park electricity and water earlier in the day yesterday but Ismael had strongly turned him away and told him that he was not allowed here. The fellow is long gone and will not be allowed back in the area.
The first cruise ship was leaving yesterday when we began having some electrical issues within our RV. Isolated to only our RV and to our house batteries. But for a short period of time it was a concern. Colin eventually tracked the problem to a battery that was shorting out.
So we were here watching the second ship sail out. In the end we stayed home and I was spontaneous enough to make us shrimp stir fry. Morale of the story is to always have 1/2 kilo of cleaned shrimp in the freezer. I did need to borrow a carrot from Ferne though 🙂
Jan 08, 2019
As my camera is in for medical repairs as of noon today, I have no choice but to share some photos I took mid December. I had posted back then some photos taken in the colonia and now these are some candid photos taken on the rest of the Isla.
Our main grocery store.
One of my favorite colors.
Interesting fence. The pink building in behind is the new local gym.
No limit as to what you can carry on your bike.
All torn up for ??? Nothing has changed since we got here mid November. This road is the link between the main road to the Isla and what you might call ‘Main Street”. Still a major mess, we have no reason as to the why but I suspect it is sewer related.
An old style rustic fence and a newer rustic fence. I like the newer one on the left.
Local construction. A second level is being added to the structure on the left, similar to the brick addition in the middle of the photo.
I have to say that the Isla is unique.
