Just a Week to Go

Dear Family and Friends,

A deliciously dull day in old PV. Not even an interesting a photo, though I will include some less interesting ones. Not really, but it was just a very routine day and felt that way even as I look back on it. Partly, it was a day in which we had certain errands to do. It may have been that since of obligation that made it seem less than it was.

I was a beautiful day. As I have said,the weather has continued to get warmer and the sun seems to grow in intensity. I was out walking early as we were talking with Rae on Skype at 9 am our time. My 7:15 am walk was already a warm one.

The town continues to blossom with Mexican families taking advantage of kids' breaks from school and the celebration of Holy Week. There was not the beehive of activity around the Cathedral yesterday, but the Malécon, especially on the south side. The beach appeared to be "alive"!

Our one errand yesterday was to buy some flowers for Aurora, the manager of La Fuente who broke her foot a couple of weeks ago. We had previously given her a plant as an expression of our sympathy, but also wanted to remember her birthday, even though it isn't until August. She always makes a fuss over Polley's in February, so we thought it fitting to do the same.

Speaking of birthdays, my nephew, Blake had his first birthday on March 21st. We got a couple of pictures from his parents yesterday.

He is a very cute kid. His parents look pretty pleased with the whole thing

Despite the silly hats! Congratulations to Blake, Adam and Carlee!

While we are focused on silly photos, I thought I would include another of Lucy, the cat of a thousand poses. We caught her Polley's pants yesterday morning.

I am beginning to refer to her as "Lon Chaney" of felines. Sweet cat, I must admit.

The other errand yesterday was that we had been told that the retired waiter, Raphael, who had worked for years at La Fuente, and that we took to lunch earlier in our time here, was back at work at another restaurant. So, through elaborate logistics of walking and cabs to do all we needed to do and see him, we finally arrived at El Dragón Rojo. Naturally, after all that, it was his day off and he will be back on Wednesday. Everyone plan on Chinese on Miercoles!

We did make it to Roberto's for sunset and the informal "Mexican National Parade" that is the crowd at sunset along the Malécon. It is truly a carnival of color and carousing. Children running everywhere, people eating nearly every finger food available, while bikes, skateboards and in-line skates going whizzing by. Throw in several hundred dogs and it is a contantly shifting kaleidoscope.

Sunset, initially was little to write home about (so why am I writing home?). But as so often happens, the "after shock" is more dramatic. I managed to catch a bit of color and this sailboat out across Banderas Bay.

So, there you have it. There was no waiter at El Dragón Rojo, so we dropped by Encuentros for another there small pizzas. We tried yet another offering, one they called the "Fajitas," which was, as you might expect, onion, red and green peppers, and chicken with an avocado sauce and sour cream. It was less successful than the others as it was a bit too sweet (the caramelized onions I would guess) and incredibly rich. We ate half of it (and these are 4" x 4" pieces) and took the other half home.

We caught a cab to El Patio and enjoyed a beer under a clear, star-filled sky with a follow-spot like full moon. Beautiful night in such a lovely, peaceful setting. We also had the chance to tease Paola a bit about her fat stomach, which she proudly displays to any and all. Then it was up the hill and into bed. We need to rest up for the final week and all it might offer.

 

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