Feb 24, 2013
There is always something happening here on the Isla. How can one become bored? So much to see, to do and just to experience, the tide far out or in, always a changing scene. This morning it is overcast with expectations of clearing skies later in the day. Yesterday it was almost too hot to sit in the sun.
The net has been cast.
Time to bring it in. Often people just walking down the beach stop to help and they are usually rewarded with a fish or two for their help.
They start training the fisherman young here on the Isla.
A very physical task.
These fish were too big for even the pelicans to grasp.
Off to the market. A profitable day!
Tags: fishing, Isla de la Piedra, Mazatlan, Stone Island
Feb 22, 2013
I neglected to mention that those spectacular sunset shots in yesterday’s post were taken by mi amore Colin!
So it is official, us B.C. Snowbirds will now be allowed to extend our out of province medical coverage to seven months. I can see us using that priviledge within in a few years if not sooner. Perfect for those of us who travel to Mexico, not so much to those who travel only to the USA as the number of travel days are monitored. *********NOT TRUE…..I MADE AN ERROR….SEE THE COMMENTS BELOW!
http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/basic-medical-coverage-extended-for-absent-snowbirds-1.77771
Seeing as the shrimp boats were catching yesterday I decided to prepare shrimp for dinner as I would soon have more shrimp to buy.
I think this vulture was waiting for a handout.
I never did get a photo as it happened all too quickly, but we had a wee fire while I was cooking. I didn’t want to open a new bottle of wine just to saute the shrimp in so I used olive oil, garlic and Controy as it is called in Mexico. Somehow I had a small fire in the frypan that soon burnt itself out. For a moment I was stunned but got control quickly. I do have to say what a great way to saute shrimp. Very yummy indeed. Just be cautious.
...another stunner last night. Photo by me.
Tags: critters, Mazatlan, Mexico, Stone Island, sunsets, USA
Feb 21, 2013
These were taken one afternoon sometime in the past few weeks. No need for words, just sit back and enjoy. Once again presented to you just as Mother Nature presented it us, au naturel.
Tags: sunsets
Feb 20, 2013
Yesterday was book club day. Sadly it was only our second but yet final discussion of this season. Between people having colds and lots of visitors time just seemed to drift away. Many are leaving early this year so we have decided to continue on next season with the books not yet discussed this year. Those who will be joining us for the first time next winter can just pick a book of their choice and we will read it and discuss it. Details to follow via email.
Yesterday we discussed Bel Canto by Ann Patchettt. A simple read but a complex story based on hostages and terrorists and the relationships they developed.
A book club or a food club. Forgot to get a photo of the great sangria I had made.
As they get older the girls are becoming cuddle pals. Hard to believe they will be 8 and 10 this year.
Found, one Christmas decoration! It just blends right in with the decor.
Still a few mantarays out in the water and this poor follow found one. Lifeguards to the rescue.
Tick tock, time is moving on and so to is the sun, now setting far to the right.
Tags: book club, food, Isla de la Piedra, sunsets, The girls
Feb 19, 2013
Back to routine and our Monday morning massages. The perfect way to start the week. Even better was the open house party at Linda & Kevin’s. The invitation read “Come for a taco and a drink” and so we did, as did close to 150 others.
Kevin & Linda started out as RVers to Isla de la Piedra and Tres Amigos RV park. They like most everyone fell in love with the Isla and decided to put down roots. A few years ago they built a home just on the other side of the embarcadero.
They have a huge yard with a view of the embarcadero and fishing boats.
The outdoor kitchen is the latest addition, very modern and huge. Their private living area is to the left of the photo and can be entirely closed off in a party situation such as this. With the bathroom facilities also being an outdoor enclosed area it is the perfect home for the Isla and entertaining.
There is an area reserved just for kids to play in. Maria brought her hoops to entertain the kids, young and old.
There is a circular staircase to the top of the kitchen roof opening up to a great view of Mazatlan in the distance.
It was a lovely way to end a relaxing day and tons of fun to meet so many locals. We met gringos we had no idea were tucked away in homes here on the Isla as well as many new Mexican locals and of course many folks we already knew.
Tags: food, friends, Isla de la Piedra, Mazatlan, Mexico, Stone Island, Tres Amigos RV Park