Lazy Days, Here and There

One and all,

We proudly report that little has occurred in the last couple of days. The weather has been ideal and our routine travels along the "Oregon Trail," from beer to margaritas to wine has been maintained. We have also gotten into a routine of lunch out and dinner in one day and then the opposite. It helps the budget a bit, but most of all, it provides a variety both in restaurants and in our activities in our own "kitchen." I did a stir-fry the other night and yesterday we enjoyed some chicken soup that I had made up from the left overs of Pollo Feliz. The roasted jalapño that I threw in added a bit of zip to the whole thing.

Wednesday was lunch out with our friends Neal and Judy Higgins.

We enjoyed their hangout at The Red Onion (La Cebolla Roja), sipping on some very strong margaritas and sharing a shrimp cocktail. Sadly, they leave on Saturday for home, but it has been fun to connect with this former UP prof.

While I say the weather has been ideal, the sea and the tides have been incredible. Almost every morning as I take my constitutional, the sea has wiped out the beach front cafes. It is not until 10 or 10:30 when they waiters can finally set up chairs and tables. Yesterday I was on the Malécon early and watch the sea wash up over the wall

Just moments after this photo, a family was sitting on the wall, enjoying the sun as it came up, and were absolutely drenched by a huge wave that swept in unannounced!

The town has seemed very busy the past couple of days. Cruise ships continue to make PV a port of call.

Thank God they do, for so many are dependent upon these visits, usually 4 or five a week. However, there are not nearly as many as in the good old days.

We continue to be dazzled by the color of the Mexican world.

This was a rooftop vine just down from place. And last night, as we made our way over to a restaurant in the Coloso area of town, we stopped on the island below us at a little cafe which is situated opposite a very colorful Cultural Center

It is very active with painting classes and music offerings. As I say, it sits in a lovely, lush, cat-filled park that we wander through nearly every day.

And, of course, the end of most days have been highlighted by a sunset. Wednesday night was especially entertaining. It started with clear skies and intense sun

Then the colors softened as the sun disappeared beyond the horizon

Then they, just as suddenly, warmed again

and that intensity grew and grew.

It was a quite spectacular and prolonged light show. You never know what the sunset will be, but that, I think, is the reason we a drawn to it on a nearly nightly basis. And when we don't make it there, we can't help wondering what we missed.

So, all continues well and we are nearly as relaxed as this little guy who seems to have made himself at home.

More soon!

 

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