OUT AND ABOUT

Although we are all still recovering from our colds - it hasn't held us back too much. We've continued to lay low during the day but the beach has been a welcome relief each day. The water is just cool enough to take the edge off. 

Sunday, Cassia met a friend - Luna - at the beach. We were talking to her and her Grandma - the best we could. We learned that they had come down on the bus from Morelia. The Grandma's husband was the bus driver. Imagine a four hour bus ride each way for a day at the beach. 

We also found our taco lady back. We actually found her on Saturday but were without pesos - not so Sunday - she found us back! Now for the mango lady….

So, wondering what Rufus does all day while we're hittin' the sand and surf. 

Poor guy! Dreaming of snow I bet.

Derek does take him for a walk on the beach every night - he's not really a water dog though.

Sunday evening we headed back downtown to the Cancha Municipal.

The first thing we did upon hitting el centro Zihuatanejo was look for the Humane Society. We found it but it was closed. We figured that but thought we could find their hours. 

While Derek spoke to the man in the shop below, Cas and I did a little shopping.

Hard to resist the kids selling these animals. Last time Evan got 40 pesos out of us for a dolphin. We did better this time getting this young lady down to 25 pesos from 30 pesos for the crocodile.

Then is was time for tacos. We first stopped for our drinks - naranja, jamaica and frutas. So reasonable at 10 pesos each.

Last time we went for three tacos each - this time four. 

Already getting busy.

Our nieve guy.

Cassia going in for a taco. She likes it plain - after that I added onion, cilantro and radish.

Then on to watch the show.

Ok - so I took about six photos here with neither of them looking at me at the same time! This is the best I got.

The second performance. 

At this point we decided to head home. We'd only been gone a couple of hours but figured it was better than too late. Last time getting home at 9:00pm was too much for us.

Since it was still early we could catch a combi back rather than the taxi.

We took a different route to the main strip to find a combi and found Gringo Row - ha! Sorry - but it was a bit funny - a bar and a restaurant with all Canadians or Americans. They were so missing out on the Cancha Municipal!

Today, we stuck to the usual. A few hours at the beach and the rest of the time parked in front of our fan. Since we aren't going grocery shopping until tomorrow we decided to treat ourselves to dinner at El Manglar tonight.

Be still my heart! I almost fainted upon arriving at the restaurant this evening! A new shelf - I'm in book heaven!

And so is Totopos, apparently. 

Yes, we finally have a name and spelling for the restaurant cat - Totopos is Spanish for Tortilla Chip. What a cutie - I'd take him home too given half the chance.

The sun was just starting to set when we arrived at El Manglar shortly after 5:00pm. 

Enjoying our limonades.

The beach is only a bridge walk away.

Me and my gal. And….sunglass lines.

One of the few times that Cassia has asked to have her picture taken. 

While waiting for our dinner to arrive I went out to take a picture of the sunset.

Our amazing dinner! This picture was taken by Gustovo - one of the waiters at El Manglar. Such nice guys here.

Tonight was a splurge night for us! Seafood! Derek ordered the Seafood Combo while ….. 

I finally decided on the Fish Roll in Butter Sauce - it was a tough choice. The roll was filled with fish, ricotta cheese, spinach and mushrooms. Very rich!

We were completely full when we were done.

I say a splurge - but really very reasonable at just under $40 for the entire meal - including Cassia's spaghetti, our limonades and Derek's beer. 

This time Derek ran out to take a photo!

Cassia with her new necklace purchased on the beach today.

El Manglar is so pretty at night with all of their lights.

A nice few days for us here in Zihuatanejo.

Tomorrow morning we are off to the Humane Society - hopefully to borrow a cage to transport little Whiskers back for treatment. Then off to the Commercial Mexicana. Hopefully we can get back before the heat of the afternoon.

Here - you gotta get things done in the morning or evening.

By the way - did you know that the best way to get gum out of a little girls hair is with oil and a comb or toothbrush?! Who knew!

Buenas noches mis amigos!

Teresa

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