The Lancha to Stone Island

People who live on Stone Island have to commute to the city on the little ferries (lanchas). We see some amazing loads going over there. We're going to bring our bikes to the island someday soon.

Cruising on down to Mazatlan.

Our good friend Donna from Santa Fe and her mother Eleanor were on a sea cruise that stopped in Mazatlan. We met them at the dock and took them to a few of our favorite spots in town. We got to have lunch and spend a few hours before they took off. What a fun afternoon!

Strange Weather We're Having...

All about the food...

By now, you all know that we love Mazatlan for its culture, the beaches, the climate.... and, of course the food. Just an example to share with you here - Our favorite little restaurant upstairs in the Mercado (the market in the center of downtown - designed by the Eiffel company) is called Carolina's. Now, when we arrive, the owner knows just what we will be ordering. The best chile relleno in Mazatlan. Please note the rice, the beans and the big fat chile. This meal comes with the best corn tortillas.... mmmmm.......... And the cost for this meal for 2 people is $5 plus tip. Can't beat it with a stick.

And two days ago, we had the sweetest lil Maz food experience. We were actually on a mission to find a good little beach lunch restaurant (we were riding our bikes). Found that them to be a little pricey, so we were on our way back home when we rode by a tortilleria - got a package of hot corn tortillas (50 cents for about 2 dozen) and as we were getting back on our bikes, the MACAROON street vendor walked by. Rest is history. We ate so many tortillas and macaroon. Yum yum yum. And we had enough tortillas left over for Northie's famous smoked tuna tacos... AND for shrimp tacos the next day.

I love you Mazatlan.

Life Goes On

We are fine these days and having a quiet stretch of days. Nothing really blog-worthy and no special photos for a while. We have some exciting trips lined up over the next month and we will be posting on that, for sure.
We've been catching up on reading, had a little beach time, and have had a cold spell - 48 degrees in the morning when we first wake up. We turn on our "heater" (the stove burners) to warm up the bus and usually wear long pants and a jacket if we go out at night. The days are generally warm and sunny.

Staying Close to Home

Colds, low energy, recuperating from the holidays. Doing some projects around the bus, running errands, classes, not much else for a while.

Making it up as we go….. A most delightful New Year’s Eve.

Happy New Year! We celebrated and thanked 2010 with a day at the beach, laughter, shrimp, surprises, fireworks and the best buddies.

Our day started out with the discovery of yet ANOTHER fun neighbor, the 6 ft long boa constrictor. Just about the whole rv park was there to say howdy. Keep eating those pesky mice, I say.

The NM gang headed to the beach on the ferry. Yoga, cotton candy and a new dog friend were the inspiration for some photos…

For the evening, we had a plan – bus drivers had a different one (they all blew off their jobs to be with family), so we improvised. Made our journey all around the city in search of food in the big brother of the pulmonia, the red truck. Went to the best fireworks and then, home sweet home. Now, we are starting to say adios to our visitors. Becca leaves this afternoon. Sheila and fam still have 3 days that we need to make the most of.

Hal’s class starts on Tuesday morning. I’m in charge of the almond bars. Mmm……

2011 looks good so far and feels even better.