We are well, but I have not been as faithful as some of you, no doubt. Life here has been rather uneventful, which, of course, is just what we are looking for. I know it doesn't make for exciting reading, but life here is good.
The weather has warmed up and seems to be pretty consistent at this point. The only real variety is offered by the winds. Last night, for instance, was very calm. The night before it was calm up at our apartment, but windy down near the ocean. Some days is it the other way. Tw nights ago, we went to dinner at a new place, Amapa Sunset and sat outside at a table under the full moon. I had duck tacos and Polley had a very nice "Sunset" salad with lettuce, smoked salmon, capers and olives. Flavors were very good and the portions for us were the right size. However, we ended up feeling it was a little over-priced. Later we went next door to La Palapa and listened to our friend Bobby play flute along with a guitarist and drums. Just a lovely evening, sitting at a table right on the beach, sipping wine and listening to music. It was a lovely walk back home under a full moon, with our regular nightcap at Candela.
Last Tuesday we got together with the Danas. We met them last season; they are from Kansas City. We went to a place we had never tried, called Gilmars. One of their specialties there is that they mix their own salsa right at the table. A sort of Mexican Benihana!
They use garlic, their own roasted tomatoes, cilantro, onions and japenos and do it all in a large Mexican mortar and pestle. Delicious! Polley also had a very good fish dish cooked what they called "Azteca" style. Very flavorful.
Last night we did a bit of lazy bar hopping. Perhaps strolling would be a better choice of words. The highlight was truly at the outset as we had a wonderful sunset. Sunsets here are remarkable. You take a picture and then a few minutes later you need to take another because the colors have gotten more intense. These photos have not been doctored. This is the way it looked:
Truly wonderful and makes for a nightly adventure. Of course, not all are as terrific as last night.
WE also have, you won't be surprised to here, attracted a few cats in the last few days. A very mottled fellow found his way into our apartment early in the week and, in fact, spent a night with us. But you was uneasy about coming and going and freaked out one morning and has not been back. The cats down the hill, however, have found us and this guy was discovered lying in the sun yesterday
They seem to know where to get a decent meal and a little affection!
Monday we are catching the bus to Guadalajara to revisit places and see friends from last year. Should be a good time and I will try be better about my reporting.
Ed and Polley
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