"I thought it Would Be More Rugged"

This was a most interesting quote from Jim...ten minutes into the trek up Tetakawi! Now look at him, 8:00 pm and sound asleep!
More quotes to come tomorrow morning - if Jim is up before noon.

Just Touring Around

Alice and I had made plans to go to the Athletic Club early this morning but as usual the Goat's Head thorns have a way of delaying all bike riding. A quick removal of three or four thorns plus the installation of "Slime" and we were on our way.



Monday turned out to be another beautiful day and that called for the top patio. We didn't rest long before we were on another mission - a tour of Guaymas via car.

We stopped at Miramar on the way home to view the historic Cortez Hotel. It is a fascinating place that has tons of history behind it. The gardens are perfect for picture taking. And yes, that is a cold beer in their hands! We found out today that the Cortez Hotel has the coldest beer in the area!



We went from the spectacular to beyond belief in a matter of minutes. A fishing shack that sits on the edge of the Sea of Cortez was in stark contrast to the Cortez.

Long Hot Bike Ride

For three hours today we toured San Carlos by bicycle. The flea market finds worked exceptionally well! We checked out the beach homes and the scenery near the Club de Playa.

We rode as far as the Marina and needed every ounce of water that we took with us - the temperature was 30C and we were getting dehydrated. On a day like this beer won't work!



Tetakawi is in the background and the climbing of that mountain is on our agenda for Wednesday.

Visitors

Alice and Jim's flight from Phoenix into Guaymas was an hour late so we had plenty of time to watch the donkeys at the airport - real donkeys, not people!


They flew in on a small prop job with only six passengers so passing through immigration was quick and easy.


After getting organized at the house it didn't take long to get to the Fiesta Hotel for cervezas with chips and salsa.

Not Maggie's Fault

Last night was a repeat of the night before, but this time we can't blame the dog. There was a raccoon on our top patio and it is a dog's instinct to chase!

And she chased all night long.....from window to window and door to door. Fred finally had to try and scare the invader out of the yard. No, it didn't work!

All I want for Christmas is a good night's sleep - no raccoons and no wind!

Raising Chickens

I think we have raised the biggest chicken of all time. Maggie is afraid of absolutely everything and she appears to be getting worse as she ages.

Last night was a good example. We left the screen doors open and after a few hours in a deep sleep we feel this big lump on our feet. The wind had started to rattle the blinds and that put her in a tailspin.

That problem was solved and we were back in the sleep mode when this big lump appears again! This time it was a small outside ornament that was moving in the wind. This was a strong breeze, not a serious wind!

Another problem solved! Sleep again, but not for long as Fred's backpack was hanging on a chair outside our bedroom in the inner courtyard. That backpack may attack at any moment! Back on the bed and growling!

Okay, enough. Wait, don't go to sleep yet! The fireworks have started and that meant that big lump wanted to sleep on our pillows.

We do have a king sized bed but it wasn't meant for two adults and a 90 pound Golden Retriever.

Both Fred and I had to get up early for other commitments but Maggie could sleep all day - and she did!

Market Day

It was so beautiful this morning that we decided to head to Empalme and their Sunday market. Because it is a Mexican holiday celebrating the revolutionary victory of 1910, the towns and markets were extremely busy.

Again, we were on the lookout for a second spare bicycle. We bought that and more. All ready for visitors from the cold north!

These vendors were selling a sweet, deep fried treat that was rolled in sugar and cinnamon. Looked very good!


Selling dried shrimp and posing for the Canadians