Simplifying the Last Days

Dear Family and Friends,

We are really taking it easy for these last days. Without too much of a sense of obligation, we are trying, one last time, to see the people we enjoy down here and have a last meal at places at favorite restaurants, while, at the same time, trying to finish up the leftovers in the fridge.

Speaking of lasts, yesterday's walk included a last bottle of tequila, I think. It was another very clear and very warm day and this at 8:30 in the morning. As I think I have mentioned, staying beyond the first of April (alright, the 2nd) seems to be inviting an increased level of discomfort. Temperatures are clearly changing and in another month the humidity will definitely be a factor.

Beyond my morning walk, we stayed in the whole AM. We were going to join our waiter friend, Rafael, at the Dragón Rojo for lunch and they did not open until 1 pm. So about 12:45 we wandered over the 5 or so blocks for lunch. We had a kind of vegetarian stir-fry that was very good. Most striking were the chips they served. They deep-fry "flour" tortillas rather than the standard "corn" ones. They come out light and flakey, almost like a phyllo pastry. Delicious.

After bidding adieu to Rafael, we headed right back up the hill for siesta. I confessed to a lazy day! We both have been quite devoted to our books lately, and some more extended blocks of reading time were welcome.

About 6:30, it was down to Roberto's for some wine and another sunset.

Another nice one that caught the reflection off some swirling clouds. As you can see, there is a cabin cruiser off to the right. There seem to have been a great many more boats in the bay this year, both motorized and sailboats. Or as we theorized, we may just be watching a lot more sunsets this year. Never tire of them!

The other element to this year is the activity on the Malécon associated with Holy Week. The town, at least down near the water, is packed with Mexican families. I say "near the water," because as you move away from town, the shops and restaurants feel empty. We were in La Fuente for a beer yesterday and there, literally, was not one in there. I think the warm temperatures are contributing to this phenomenon. It is hot as soon as you move a block or two inland.

Anyway, with the sun down, the lights of the Malécon came on. Actually, this was a bit of a miracle in and of itself. They have not been working for the last 8 weeks. Suddenly, there was light.

It, as you can imagine, added to the festive nature of the evening.

The light poles extended in both directions and because we could see more clearly, we stayed for a bit longer before heading up the hill. We did stop at El Patio to enjoy the clear sky and brightly shining stars and then made it the rest of the way. It had been a long time since lunch and our fridge was crying for our attention. A light dinner and a drop or two of tequila and it was lights out. We have a busy Friday, so the early evening was welcome.

 

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