Jan 09, 2012
I have more photos of our day in Mazatlan to share with you. I just loved how the bougainvillea covered the face of this building.
With every step there is something new to see.
Wouldn't you like come stroll down this street with me?
Just a peak through an open door into a courtyard.
An inviting cafe!
How convenient is this, your own tree to park under.
Coming back on the panga this little guy wanted to take my photo with his toy camera.
So of course I took his also!
...Mazatlan has so many faces to it, so many stories to tell. I will never tire of this piece of Mexico.
MOM UPDATE:
She is back in a double room as the private room was for needed for an isolation case. She still has the great view of the Healing Garden. She is able to walk using her walker with assistance but of course tires easily. The good news is that the feeding tube is out and she can swallow carefully by keeping her chin down on her chest. This works for liquids and soft foods but not for swallowing pills. There is talk of moving her in 10 days or so, to an extended care facility until she fully regains her strength. Of course she does not want to go but she really has no choice as Dad nor I have the strength to care for her at home.
Tags: Family, flowers, Mazatlan, Mexico, sunsets
Jan 08, 2012
Last Friday we went into town to take care of a few errands, have an early dinner and attend Artwalk.
All trips start with the panga ride across the channel. This guy was a pro at balancing his bike.
Then there is the pulmonia ride into Centro. Overall, I think we saw about 17 people from the Isla enjoying a lovely Friday in town.
Should I get the long one or the short one? The red or the pink?
We purchased tickets to two symphony concerts, had a lovely meal in the Plazuela and then decided to check out Artwalk. I really like the atmosphere in this gallery, especially the small water pond right in the midst of it all and the live trees.
Artwalk is a first Friday of every month event in Centro Historico. Maps are available to about 24 galleries and artists studios, often in their own homes. The homes are as interesting as the art itself. I purchased earrings at this gallery.
Part of the fun is wondering up and down a variety of streets. Great street art!
This was in a private home. The artist as many do, had appies and wine available.
Our friends Nancy & Paul were working at the Luna Gallery, you have to check out the ceiling.
I enjoyed the art but I loved the architect of the city even more.
Obviously I wasn't carrying the camera 🙂
This was taken from the artist's studio at the top of her home. What a lovely garden. In the end we made it to eight locations before heading back to the Isla. I had a fun day in the big city.
Tags: Art, friends, garden, Mexico, vino
Jan 07, 2012
…of being an RVer……
…are all the wonderful things you see and the vivid smells along the way.
However once in a while ( like the full moon tomorrow ) along comes a challenge.
For several days Colin had been smelling something. Me too I said, but more of a sewer smell or so I thought. We looked and sniffed, got a few other noses involved, finally Warren came along and loudly declared, 'that is a dead smell'.
So Colin started checking here and there, not the sewer, not the engine area, maybe the hot water tank but we are using electric, not propane. Gary opened a small valve cover and suddenly Carmeh was in there like a dirty shirt with her big nose. Out came the electric screwdriver in order to remove the panels covering the tanks. The covers come off and Carmeh goes wild…..
...no further comment.
The smell was horrid! Colin is glad it wasn't a toilet problem, not an easy fix here in Mexico.
Once the rat was dealt with we sprayed the area and maggots with Raid. Tomorrow the huge clean up will begin.
Thank you Mister Google for all the advice!
Tags: critters, Mexico, RV repairs, The girls
Jan 06, 2012
We get ours here on the Isla, grown, harvested and roasted! Does it get any better than that? It does…peanuts are fairly high in vitamins B1 and B3, as well as magnesium, phosphorus and folate, so get some today. It takes about 130 days for the peanut plant to mature. They are harvested here on Stone Island from mid October to the end of March.
The peanut fields here on the Isla are close to Estrella del Mar.
Ready for harvest.
Every few days we see this machine heading down the beach to harvest the next crop.
They are then roasted in this wee machine fueled by wood and run with a variety of pulleys. The barrel keeps turning and one by one when ready the peanut rolls out. The smell of roasting nuts is irresistible.
You just have to buy a bag for 10 pesos ( about 74 cents ). If Dad is out in the field, mom or one of the ninos sells the cacahuates.
That is how we get our peanuts on Isla de la Piedra.
MOM UPDATE: she was transferred to a private room yesterday with a 4 ‘ X 4’ window overlooking the atrium which has live birds flying around and yes she can see it all from her bed. There is a blind for privacy as desired. She was able to walk about 15 steps using her walker. Still no swallow test so the feeding tube remains. I hope to be able to talk to her later today, haven’t spoken since pre surgery on Dec. 22.
Tags: Family, food, health, Stone Island
Jan 05, 2012
We have had a perfect few days and are just relaxing. No update on Mom so far today.
No, not the chuckwagon races from the Calgary Stampede but just a few tired horses heading home for the night.
Looks like we will be getting our 22nd beach front restaurant soon. We have watched the work on this place and now the sign makes it official. I have to add here that I did not include Pizza Benji's in my last count so when this one opens, that means 24 ocean front operating restaurants on Isla de la Piedra. Plus many mnay more inland and with great food and lower prices!
Did someone lose their boot? Is this yours Larry?
For the second time this season we have had 8 sail boats in the bay. Can you see all eight?
There is a new guy in town!! Tommie!
...and so ends another day in paradise.....I think Tommie was too much for Caeli.
Tags: critters, Funny, Stone Island, The girls