Deserted Beach

We have always wanted to stop at Huatabampito to see their celebrated RV Park - many of the tour books suggest stopping at this beach.

Well, we did!  It was just as windy as Mazatlan and here the sand was cutting into our bare legs and blowing into the RV.  Not nice at all.

The owners were very friendly and the beach was lovely so I can see that under the right conditions, this place would be perfect.  Even if it is 43 Kms off the highway!

We were the only unit parked on this beach and it was completely quiet when the restaurant closed at 7:30 and the workers went home.  Maybe a little too quiet and deserted!

Maggie loved it as she could run free and not worry about anything - especially us.  Who in their right mind would walk a dog in this sandstorm?

Exploring the City

We braved the wind and caught the bus down to the historic district of Mazatlan.  It was a complete surprise to us [its been many years since we were last here] as the historic centre was awesome.

There were many sidewalk restaurants, quaint streets and cathedrals. We walked for miles until we couldn't move our feet anymore.

We even caught one of their open air taxis to the Gold District so we could see the original resort area.  Very busy and so much to see!

Moving North

We left Lo de Marcos and its beautiful weather for the windy weather of Mazatlan.  When we arrived at our destination we couldn't believe what was happening...so windy the door to the 5th wheel would not stay open.  After 58 days of absolutely no wind, this was a little hard to take.

We arrived at 4:00 and didn't leave the unit all evening, except to walk Maggie.

Maybe it was the 191 topes I counted or the fact that it took us 3.5 hours to travel 125 kms, but something put us in a bad mood.  We were arguing about the setting up within minutes!  I'm sure our neighbours could hear us, but what can you do when your spouse won't listen to you!  That goes both ways!!

A Few More Sights

Fixing a small tear in the rubber seal....a gift from the phone line we tore down.

Maggie's grooming.

View from the RV Park.

Maggie checking out the ocean view.

Fred checking out the ocean view!!  Or is he really interested in kayaking?

Sights of Lo de Marcos

I should have named the title “Sights and Sounds of Lo de Marcos”, but I am definitely video illiterate and find it impossible to post one.  So this is what you get!!

Lo de Marcos certainly grows on you...the quiet pace and wonderful weather are the two constants that become part of our everyday life.  

Of course, the course!

Laundry Day!

Pineapple Stand

Christmas Dinner

Being serenaded while getting a haircut!

Stocking up on the wine!

Rush Hour!

Our favourite restaurant!

Supermarket!!

Butcher Shop!

Water Supply!

Special Delivery

Almost daily, a Mexican Senora comes around to the RV units taking orders for the next day’s supper.  She makes and sells fajitas, chile rellenos and today it was tamales.  She cooks the meal at her home and assembles it in front of your unit.  We have heard very good things about the meal, but don’t expect me to test that out.  As many of you know I do not like Mexican food!  I live on fish and chicken!

Two young men often come around selling fresh chickens and our neighbours always order one.  The men always say they will be right back and within the hour they come to the door with a freshly killed chicken  It’ s cleaned, but still warm.  

Friday's Routine

Most Fridays we do a long walk and this week was more of the same.  We walked to a secluded beach 17 kms from here.  We were joined by a few four legged friends to make the trip that much more exciting.

We passed through pineapple fields and irrigation overflows to get to a high vantage point before the beach.

Every so often we needed to take a liquid break as the day was hot and humid again....just like every other day in this part of Mexico.

Awesome view at the top as we walked toward the beach.  The beach was perfect and very secluded.

We clean up well!!  As always, there was a meeting of the minds after the hike where a few cervezas were consumed!