Crazy, amazing day - as usual. Poor Melanie. When I told her we run from one place to the next, without anytime in between - I don't think she really believed me! She thought she'd have time to change her clothes (ironed and all) and shower, put on her makeup, do her hair, all that - but NO! She realized today that that isn't how we roll in Mazatlan!
We planned a simple morning, sunning by the pool but then a walk to the bank machine. That quickly changed when Michael and Linda offered to take us to the bank, then to Mega for supplies and then to a taco place for lunch. It was amazing! Great experience and so nice to share it with such great people.
Then we headed to Diego's Beach Bash. Not sure that Melanie knew what to expect but she did great! Honestly, she met at least 100 people in the first 18 hours that she was here and she did great. She has already been invited on a girls' jewelry shopping trip which is great - cuz I don't shop!
After Diego's we went with the whole Las Gavias crew to Baja Style for dinner. It was great - as usual. They are my responsible friends though, after all, so after dinner they all wanted to go home - and so did Melanie. So we sent her with them in their capable hands and Phil and I partied for what - another four hours or so??!! We went to La Catrina to see KraKen - AND I GOT TO SING WITH THEM!!! It was awesome! Leslie is so great. And the crowd went wild - but I'm sure it was cuz everyone had lots to drink that day!!
Then we went to Gus Gus to see Kannon. There was a bit of an incident there before we got there. Lots of blood. And lots of stories - most of them hugely inaccurate from what we could decipher. I hope the victim of the assault is okay. He was taken to hospital by ambulance. Lots of people were a little upset. Unfortunately, I go to a blood fight almost every working day of my life so I was hardly phased (and I think I actually walked through the crime scene getting blood on my flip flops - oops!)
But let's focus on the great news story - I SANG WITH KRAKEN! Too much fun!! Melanie missed it but maybe she'll build up her stamina over the next week and be able to stay out longer! She does plan to get up early though and head to Zumba by 730 am!
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
Monday, 2 March 2015
Santa Finally Got His Christmas Present - in March!
Laurita and Philly
View From Our Condo
Our Condo
El Sol La Vida
A Day At the Beach
The Malecon
La Corriente
A Hard Day At Work
Our Lunch View - With Friends
Does It Get Better Than This?
And for December - "Just Call Me Hank"
View From Our Condo
Our Condo
El Sol La Vida
A Day At the Beach
The Malecon
La Corriente
A Hard Day At Work
Our Lunch View - With Friends
Does It Get Better Than This?
And for December - "Just Call Me Hank"
People Find My Clothes Funny
So we had an absolutely great time this afternoon and this evening at Jody's birthday party! How can we not have a great time with such a great group of people??!! Highlight of the night - doing the "congo line" to give Jody a birthday hug. Too much fun! Many others in the restaurant joined in as well - it was so great!
And I want to give a huge shout out to Melanie's new followers - her family and friends! She arrived in great form like a real trouper! Gave her a glass of wine upon arrival, showed her her room, had her drop her luggage off and quickly change and then told her to meet us on the 20th floor for a party! Within 15 minutes we were headed off in two Aurigas (they are open aired red trucks) used to transport big groups (well, crazy groups too but that's another story!) Mel was great, and even finished her wine before I did - who can do that??!! We had a great dinner and she fit in great with all of our friends. While in the Auriga heading to dinner we saw Chad and crew on the street. Sounds like he had a good fishing day.
After dinner we headed back to the condo and put Melanie to bed (after giving her the iron and ironing board of course! LOL!!) We headed back up to the penthouse for a night cap. On our way out, Dave - who clearly wanted to make the blog tonight - said "Are you going to the Drunk Place tomorrow"? We all laughed cuz clearly he was referring to Diego's Beach Bash. And even funnier was the fact that we ALWAYS go there every week! Like we wouldn't be going! Too funny. But you made the blog Dave! And with something way better than "I give out birthday cards for those that don't bring one for Jody" (which is how he was trying to make the blog earlier in the night)! Speaking of birthday cards - despite my last blog - I did give Jody a b-day card (thanks Dave). It listed the top 25 songs for old people. It was hysterical but my great American friends from Michigan and Minnesota thought the best was YMC-eh! Great card - so I guess Dave makes the blog twice after all.
So finally on to the title of my post - People Find My Clothes Funny! This actually happened last night and the night before but is very funny and very worthy of making the blog before now but, you know, I might have forgot for some unknown reason. But for those of you that know me you know that I'm not a shopper (Auntie Karen??!!) So the other night I was wearing a shirt that I have received a lot of compliments on. It's kind of a tie-dyed ripped looking thing. I have finally had to tell the real story of where I got it. Because I'm not a shopper, you will never find me in a mall. But one day, just before coming to Mazatlan, I had to go to a Government building downtown for the day and during a break I headed to the drugstore in the building for a bottle of water. In the drugstore were these beautiful tops and dresses and the sign said $14.99. I couldn't believe it. I asked the girl and she said that was right so I bought two tops and one dress to take the Mazatlan. So two nights ago a woman approached me and commented on how beautiful my top was to I told her the drugstore story. Last night the woman saw me again and approached me to tell me she was the one I saw the night before. She then commented on how nice I was dressed that night (I was wearing a mini-skirt and a t-shirt). She asked me where I got the t-shirt and I told her what grocery store I had bought it at (the same one that I bought my matching $4 flip flops). She said, "Girl - Do you ever go to a mall??!!" It was hysterical. And even funnier she starting texting her sister, that we had seen the night before but who had already gone home, to tell her. Very funny! So don't be surprised that I buy my clothes in the drugstore and the grocery store!
Another funny comment was said tonight - which I love but I get that when reading a blog it always doesn't come across as funny - so work with me!
Melanie arrived and she wanted to make sure that she is a good house guest and that she doesn't "make me mad for peeing where she isn't supposed to pee". She said that she remembers me travelling with a gal and I was mad at her for peeing somewhere and Melanie doesn't want to be "that girl". I said what?! I couldn't recall what she was talking about but assured her that we have three bathrooms and she was welcome to use any of them any time she wanted. But then I recalled what she was talking about. Many, many, many years ago I travelled with a gal who unfortunately got "the runs" in Mexico. We were sharing a hotel room with one bathroom. For reasons unknown to me, instead of using the toilet she decided to crap in the garbage can in the middle of the room! I don't know why she did that!! And Melanie's right - I was probably more than just a little annoyed! But I also assured Melanie that that was not the same as what she recalled! But we clearly established the boundary - no crapping in a garbage can in the middle of the room - feel free to use the bathroom!!!
Okay, maybe this isn't so funny after all. Is this going to be on the internet forever??!!
Life is good today.
And I want to give a huge shout out to Melanie's new followers - her family and friends! She arrived in great form like a real trouper! Gave her a glass of wine upon arrival, showed her her room, had her drop her luggage off and quickly change and then told her to meet us on the 20th floor for a party! Within 15 minutes we were headed off in two Aurigas (they are open aired red trucks) used to transport big groups (well, crazy groups too but that's another story!) Mel was great, and even finished her wine before I did - who can do that??!! We had a great dinner and she fit in great with all of our friends. While in the Auriga heading to dinner we saw Chad and crew on the street. Sounds like he had a good fishing day.
After dinner we headed back to the condo and put Melanie to bed (after giving her the iron and ironing board of course! LOL!!) We headed back up to the penthouse for a night cap. On our way out, Dave - who clearly wanted to make the blog tonight - said "Are you going to the Drunk Place tomorrow"? We all laughed cuz clearly he was referring to Diego's Beach Bash. And even funnier was the fact that we ALWAYS go there every week! Like we wouldn't be going! Too funny. But you made the blog Dave! And with something way better than "I give out birthday cards for those that don't bring one for Jody" (which is how he was trying to make the blog earlier in the night)! Speaking of birthday cards - despite my last blog - I did give Jody a b-day card (thanks Dave). It listed the top 25 songs for old people. It was hysterical but my great American friends from Michigan and Minnesota thought the best was YMC-eh! Great card - so I guess Dave makes the blog twice after all.
So finally on to the title of my post - People Find My Clothes Funny! This actually happened last night and the night before but is very funny and very worthy of making the blog before now but, you know, I might have forgot for some unknown reason. But for those of you that know me you know that I'm not a shopper (Auntie Karen??!!) So the other night I was wearing a shirt that I have received a lot of compliments on. It's kind of a tie-dyed ripped looking thing. I have finally had to tell the real story of where I got it. Because I'm not a shopper, you will never find me in a mall. But one day, just before coming to Mazatlan, I had to go to a Government building downtown for the day and during a break I headed to the drugstore in the building for a bottle of water. In the drugstore were these beautiful tops and dresses and the sign said $14.99. I couldn't believe it. I asked the girl and she said that was right so I bought two tops and one dress to take the Mazatlan. So two nights ago a woman approached me and commented on how beautiful my top was to I told her the drugstore story. Last night the woman saw me again and approached me to tell me she was the one I saw the night before. She then commented on how nice I was dressed that night (I was wearing a mini-skirt and a t-shirt). She asked me where I got the t-shirt and I told her what grocery store I had bought it at (the same one that I bought my matching $4 flip flops). She said, "Girl - Do you ever go to a mall??!!" It was hysterical. And even funnier she starting texting her sister, that we had seen the night before but who had already gone home, to tell her. Very funny! So don't be surprised that I buy my clothes in the drugstore and the grocery store!
Another funny comment was said tonight - which I love but I get that when reading a blog it always doesn't come across as funny - so work with me!
Melanie arrived and she wanted to make sure that she is a good house guest and that she doesn't "make me mad for peeing where she isn't supposed to pee". She said that she remembers me travelling with a gal and I was mad at her for peeing somewhere and Melanie doesn't want to be "that girl". I said what?! I couldn't recall what she was talking about but assured her that we have three bathrooms and she was welcome to use any of them any time she wanted. But then I recalled what she was talking about. Many, many, many years ago I travelled with a gal who unfortunately got "the runs" in Mexico. We were sharing a hotel room with one bathroom. For reasons unknown to me, instead of using the toilet she decided to crap in the garbage can in the middle of the room! I don't know why she did that!! And Melanie's right - I was probably more than just a little annoyed! But I also assured Melanie that that was not the same as what she recalled! But we clearly established the boundary - no crapping in a garbage can in the middle of the room - feel free to use the bathroom!!!
Okay, maybe this isn't so funny after all. Is this going to be on the internet forever??!!
Life is good today.
It's Jody's Birthday!! And Melanie Arrives Today!!
Happy Birthday Jody! Haven't seen her yet today because they are all preparing for her big party but Happy Hour starts in the penthouse in just about a half an hour. I'm bringing Oysters Rockefeller from El Fish Market so we'll have to see if they are good. After drinks and appies on the deck and some cake we're headed off to La Mona for their brick oven pizza. Two Aurigas are scheduled to pick us up at 5:30 pm. Melanie's plane lands at 4:00 pm so it may be a little tight! She'll have just enough time to drop her bags off and run - and so her Mazatlan experience begins!! Hope she didn't want to shower or anything like that!
Otherwise, yesterday was another fun filled day. We started off at Loco's Loco's for breakfast. It was packed as usual on a Sunday. Then headed to the pool for a bit of sun and sleep (I was tired cuz I had to get up early for breakfast!) Then showers - but ahhhhhh! As Phil came out of the shower and I discovered he has lost half his face and half his chest!! He scrubbed too hard in the shower and he's peeling so half his nice dark tan is gone. It looked a little bad at first but it's blending in now!
Walked the beach and hit Pueblo Bonito for happy hour. Not very good there. Drinks are expensive (though we do get 2 for 1) but their blended White Russians weren't nearly as good as the Azteca Inn. A funny thing happened there though that is worthy enough to make the blog! As we're sitting having drinks at the pool bar which, by definition was surrounded by the pool, a woman actually came up and asked the bartender how to get into the pool. It was so funny. He couldn't understand so she actually asked him about four times before she gave up and tried to find her way into the pool (which was right there!) Too funny. (I think she had a few drinks!)
Then we got a text from Chad who said he was at The Palms so we quickly headed there for Happy Hour. Phil finally got to meet Chad! Of course they had a great time laughing and joking. I knew they'd like each other. We also met Chad's girlfriend Natasha and their friends Andy and Jamie. We all had a great time. We had plans to meet friends for another birthday party at Twisted Mama's so we left these guys at Pancho's saying we'd meet them later at Las Flores for Kannon and headed over. We were late but made it in time for cake. Closed out the night at Las Flores. I sure hope Melanie likes staying out late and sleeping in late, otherwise, my body is in for a total culture shock!
Again, Happy Birthday Jody! Looking forward to spending your special day with you! Sorry I couldn't find an English birthday card and I knew I couldn't just get any old one in Spanish not knowing what it said after last year when you got the best birthday cards ever!
Otherwise, yesterday was another fun filled day. We started off at Loco's Loco's for breakfast. It was packed as usual on a Sunday. Then headed to the pool for a bit of sun and sleep (I was tired cuz I had to get up early for breakfast!) Then showers - but ahhhhhh! As Phil came out of the shower and I discovered he has lost half his face and half his chest!! He scrubbed too hard in the shower and he's peeling so half his nice dark tan is gone. It looked a little bad at first but it's blending in now!
Walked the beach and hit Pueblo Bonito for happy hour. Not very good there. Drinks are expensive (though we do get 2 for 1) but their blended White Russians weren't nearly as good as the Azteca Inn. A funny thing happened there though that is worthy enough to make the blog! As we're sitting having drinks at the pool bar which, by definition was surrounded by the pool, a woman actually came up and asked the bartender how to get into the pool. It was so funny. He couldn't understand so she actually asked him about four times before she gave up and tried to find her way into the pool (which was right there!) Too funny. (I think she had a few drinks!)
Then we got a text from Chad who said he was at The Palms so we quickly headed there for Happy Hour. Phil finally got to meet Chad! Of course they had a great time laughing and joking. I knew they'd like each other. We also met Chad's girlfriend Natasha and their friends Andy and Jamie. We all had a great time. We had plans to meet friends for another birthday party at Twisted Mama's so we left these guys at Pancho's saying we'd meet them later at Las Flores for Kannon and headed over. We were late but made it in time for cake. Closed out the night at Las Flores. I sure hope Melanie likes staying out late and sleeping in late, otherwise, my body is in for a total culture shock!
Again, Happy Birthday Jody! Looking forward to spending your special day with you! Sorry I couldn't find an English birthday card and I knew I couldn't just get any old one in Spanish not knowing what it said after last year when you got the best birthday cards ever!
Sunday, 1 March 2015
Blended White Russians, The New El Sinaloense and Massages at Our Condo!
So I have lots to recap over the last couple of action packed days!
What started out yesterday as a lazy day by the pool quickly turned in to anything but! We decided to go for a beach walk and just planned to walk. Well, we got down to Ocean Palms and everyone was sitting on the bar stools near the edge and quickly called us over to join them. They are such great people! So, again, we spent the afternoon in the pool there and then upstairs for Happy Hour. Does it get any better than this?
After Happy Hour drinks our friends introduced us to something new in Mazatlan - Blended White Russians at the Azteca Inn. Absolutely amazing! I love them!! They were 45 pesos and absolutely delicious (I learned later that they are actually much cheaper than this!). I am going to bring my Las Gavias friends down and introduce them to them!! You will have to go there and try them!
Then we absolutely had to eat - for god's sake no one can just keep drinking without eating! We headed to the new El Sinaloense restaurant - across from Sam's Club. Last year it was the new Gamba. We had a good meal there last year but this year it wasn't as busy so I wasn't sure. We got a menu and I was totally impressed. Now if the food would just live up to it. I ordered a glass of wine but they only had Merlot. I asked if I could just have my own wine (in my "wine purse") they said "Yes". I asked if they would bring me a wine glass they said "Yes". I asked if I could take one of their huge laminated menus so I could blog about them they said "Yes". So far, we're off to a good start!! And then the food came. It was totally amazing! Great menu that also delivered on good taste and quality. We will definitely be back. But what is the problem? There were four of us that shared three appetizers and we were totally full. We planned to go to La Brochetas for our entrée after but could not. Too full. We must be getting old.
So instead we walked to Lucky B's to see Kannon and then on to Las Flores and enjoyed KraKen for the rest of the night. Good night!
Today we started our days with massages at our condo. A gal came to us and we have two massage rooms available. It was AMAZING! Phil's still not too sure about others touching him though! But it was great and we both enjoyed it and were very relaxed afterwards.
After another rushed shower, we were heading out to Happy Hour at Josie's. Another new set of friends came in today and that's how we welcome them! Then down to Diego's to see KraKen. 2 for 1 drinks and the best company ever - how can you beat that? Then we went to Fat Fish for dinner. Now Fat Fish is a controversial place - you either love it or you hate it. Lots of debate about the smell, the cleanliness, and how many birds crap on the grill. But they serve good ribs - and how bad can it be when the grill is 500 degrees! In all fairness, Phil and I did catch e-coli there last year but it didn't deter us from attending again tonight with our friends and we've never bad mouthed them - we just wouldn't eat the salad! Darn - another excuse to not have to eat salad!! Why? Why? Why? though do we continue to order full meals. Ever day our fridge fills up with half eaten meals - we need to just share! Tonight though two full meals for 190 pesos - how do you pass up on that? And we got a fully loaded baked potato - so good after being gone from home for over a month. And many will tell you the potatoes down here are way better than home! So Phil has a whole steak he can enjoy tomorrow.
Headed back to Diego's to hook up with friends and watch the last few songs of a couple from San Diego. They were good.
Then off to Baja Style to see Zaz play. They are always good. Maybe because I only ate about an 1/8 of my dinner, and maybe because friends told me it was so good, we ordered the Steak Papas. It was delicious. Really good. Now another Styrofoam container in the fridge though . . .
All that to say - it was another really good day in Mazatlan! Life is good today.
What started out yesterday as a lazy day by the pool quickly turned in to anything but! We decided to go for a beach walk and just planned to walk. Well, we got down to Ocean Palms and everyone was sitting on the bar stools near the edge and quickly called us over to join them. They are such great people! So, again, we spent the afternoon in the pool there and then upstairs for Happy Hour. Does it get any better than this?
After Happy Hour drinks our friends introduced us to something new in Mazatlan - Blended White Russians at the Azteca Inn. Absolutely amazing! I love them!! They were 45 pesos and absolutely delicious (I learned later that they are actually much cheaper than this!). I am going to bring my Las Gavias friends down and introduce them to them!! You will have to go there and try them!
Then we absolutely had to eat - for god's sake no one can just keep drinking without eating! We headed to the new El Sinaloense restaurant - across from Sam's Club. Last year it was the new Gamba. We had a good meal there last year but this year it wasn't as busy so I wasn't sure. We got a menu and I was totally impressed. Now if the food would just live up to it. I ordered a glass of wine but they only had Merlot. I asked if I could just have my own wine (in my "wine purse") they said "Yes". I asked if they would bring me a wine glass they said "Yes". I asked if I could take one of their huge laminated menus so I could blog about them they said "Yes". So far, we're off to a good start!! And then the food came. It was totally amazing! Great menu that also delivered on good taste and quality. We will definitely be back. But what is the problem? There were four of us that shared three appetizers and we were totally full. We planned to go to La Brochetas for our entrée after but could not. Too full. We must be getting old.
So instead we walked to Lucky B's to see Kannon and then on to Las Flores and enjoyed KraKen for the rest of the night. Good night!
Today we started our days with massages at our condo. A gal came to us and we have two massage rooms available. It was AMAZING! Phil's still not too sure about others touching him though! But it was great and we both enjoyed it and were very relaxed afterwards.
After another rushed shower, we were heading out to Happy Hour at Josie's. Another new set of friends came in today and that's how we welcome them! Then down to Diego's to see KraKen. 2 for 1 drinks and the best company ever - how can you beat that? Then we went to Fat Fish for dinner. Now Fat Fish is a controversial place - you either love it or you hate it. Lots of debate about the smell, the cleanliness, and how many birds crap on the grill. But they serve good ribs - and how bad can it be when the grill is 500 degrees! In all fairness, Phil and I did catch e-coli there last year but it didn't deter us from attending again tonight with our friends and we've never bad mouthed them - we just wouldn't eat the salad! Darn - another excuse to not have to eat salad!! Why? Why? Why? though do we continue to order full meals. Ever day our fridge fills up with half eaten meals - we need to just share! Tonight though two full meals for 190 pesos - how do you pass up on that? And we got a fully loaded baked potato - so good after being gone from home for over a month. And many will tell you the potatoes down here are way better than home! So Phil has a whole steak he can enjoy tomorrow.
Headed back to Diego's to hook up with friends and watch the last few songs of a couple from San Diego. They were good.
Then off to Baja Style to see Zaz play. They are always good. Maybe because I only ate about an 1/8 of my dinner, and maybe because friends told me it was so good, we ordered the Steak Papas. It was delicious. Really good. Now another Styrofoam container in the fridge though . . .
All that to say - it was another really good day in Mazatlan! Life is good today.
Saturday, 28 February 2015
Beach Walks
So one of mine and Phil's favorite things to do every day in Mazatlan is walk the beach. Yesterday was, I think, just our second beach walk this year. Partly because Phil was so sick for so long but also because the beach just isn't the same this year.
For those of you not familiar with Mazatlan, or who haven't arrived yet this year, the beach is totally different from years past. While Mazatlan was not hit with the hurricane that Cabo had so much devastation from, a tropical storm did come this way and has left its effects even now, months later. Whereas we used to be able to walk for miles from our condo in both directions, now we are more limited. Yesterday when we walked we encountered things we have never seen before, or at least not very often. The beach in front of our condo is so different. There are a bunch of rocks that really you can't get around unless it is a really low tide. So when we ventured out we said "let's try climbing the rocks". This involved numerous trips on my butt, some slips on the slimy green rocks, and some finangling of my "wine purse" to balance me out. Then we were faced with the most slanted beach we have seen in years. That matched with sinking sand that sometimes sunk us several inches. The normally soft sanded beach was covered in rocks and shells and a foot into the water you could see that it dropped off substantially - at least a couple of feet. Our friends that know these things though say that mother nature will eventually bring our beautiful beach back. And for those of you not yet here yet but coming - don't despair. The real effects for us are from our place down to The Palms Resort. After that, down to El Cid, to Ocean Palms and beyond - still a beautiful beach.
For those of you not familiar with Mazatlan, or who haven't arrived yet this year, the beach is totally different from years past. While Mazatlan was not hit with the hurricane that Cabo had so much devastation from, a tropical storm did come this way and has left its effects even now, months later. Whereas we used to be able to walk for miles from our condo in both directions, now we are more limited. Yesterday when we walked we encountered things we have never seen before, or at least not very often. The beach in front of our condo is so different. There are a bunch of rocks that really you can't get around unless it is a really low tide. So when we ventured out we said "let's try climbing the rocks". This involved numerous trips on my butt, some slips on the slimy green rocks, and some finangling of my "wine purse" to balance me out. Then we were faced with the most slanted beach we have seen in years. That matched with sinking sand that sometimes sunk us several inches. The normally soft sanded beach was covered in rocks and shells and a foot into the water you could see that it dropped off substantially - at least a couple of feet. Our friends that know these things though say that mother nature will eventually bring our beautiful beach back. And for those of you not yet here yet but coming - don't despair. The real effects for us are from our place down to The Palms Resort. After that, down to El Cid, to Ocean Palms and beyond - still a beautiful beach.
Friday, 27 February 2015
On The Mend
Okay, so we were on the mend enough to hit the pool yesterday (Phil is now officially dark again and not "pasty" like when he arrived - not bad for one pool day after two days in bed!) Then we got invited down to John and Diane's at Ocean Palms and hit their pool for a bit. That, of course, turned into Happy Hour on the deck. Then a quick pulmonia ride home for a shower then out to Macaw's for Cosmos! I love Thursdays!!
Then we headed to Topolo for dinner. I get that this is one of the top rated restaurants in Mazatlan but I knew there was a reason we didn't visit it on either of our two trips last year. It really didn't impress. The prices are high for Mazatlan and I think you can get better shrimp at many other places for a better price. We shared the combination cilantro and tequila shrimp and dinner for me was just okay. The ambiance, of course, is beautiful. And I have to say the Oysters Rockefeller were amazing - the best I've ever had. But the wine prices were outrageous (although I did have a nice glass of Chilean Cab Sauv and it was a healthy pour). So, overall, I would return in the afternoon for appies and those Oysters Rockefeller but otherwise will probably be awhile before a return visit.
We weren't quite ready to end the night so we dropped John and Diane off and headed to Gus Gus to listen to some music. Unfortunately, as is usually the case, there were some really drunk first timers staying at the El Cid (that's where we stayed when we were first timers!) and I was drinking red wine and wearing white so pretty much saw a disaster looking to happen so we headed off on our walk home. It was a great night for a walk. Rob tried really hard at Gus Gs to get the "funniest quote of the night for the blog" and I'm sure he would have if he had just a little more opportunity. Keep trying Rob!
I'd say we're on the mend!
Then we headed to Topolo for dinner. I get that this is one of the top rated restaurants in Mazatlan but I knew there was a reason we didn't visit it on either of our two trips last year. It really didn't impress. The prices are high for Mazatlan and I think you can get better shrimp at many other places for a better price. We shared the combination cilantro and tequila shrimp and dinner for me was just okay. The ambiance, of course, is beautiful. And I have to say the Oysters Rockefeller were amazing - the best I've ever had. But the wine prices were outrageous (although I did have a nice glass of Chilean Cab Sauv and it was a healthy pour). So, overall, I would return in the afternoon for appies and those Oysters Rockefeller but otherwise will probably be awhile before a return visit.
We weren't quite ready to end the night so we dropped John and Diane off and headed to Gus Gus to listen to some music. Unfortunately, as is usually the case, there were some really drunk first timers staying at the El Cid (that's where we stayed when we were first timers!) and I was drinking red wine and wearing white so pretty much saw a disaster looking to happen so we headed off on our walk home. It was a great night for a walk. Rob tried really hard at Gus Gs to get the "funniest quote of the night for the blog" and I'm sure he would have if he had just a little more opportunity. Keep trying Rob!
I'd say we're on the mend!
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