Posts

¡Carnaval en Mazatlán!

Image
¡Carnaval en Mazatlán! Six days of celebration when the city swells by 600,000. It truly is massive. Lots of revelers from Mexico and all over the world. I'm hearing many foreign accents. I was detained last night because I was carrying a pocket knife into the cordoned area. No big deal. A $56 cash "fine" and confiscation of the weapon (I was handcuffed to the police truck while we negotiated my release). I ended up watching the huge fireworks show from the rooftop at the condo. Dina will be back tomorrow and, hopefully, keep me out of trouble. Big parade forming up for tonight. I rode my e-bike along the route until it was too jammed up with pedestrians. Peeled off to side streets to get back home.
Post a Comment
Read more

Back home

Image
Pixie and I returned to USA this week to enjoy some family time! I went to the cabin and had two great days with Matt and Johnny. These putas are a blast! We hiked a bit along the "Old Salmon River Trail". Tristan, Shizuka, and Enzo came up for a taco dinner. It was nice having all of us together. But, we missed Sadie and her clan Lots of big trees and special times with a couple of drunken reprobates. I'm heading back to Mazatlán on Monday. Pixie is staying for another week doing Ouma time.
Post a Comment
Read more

I'm walkin' here!

Image
Mazatlán is a great walking city. Dina is over her bout with covid, but is still pretty fatigued. She was napping while I again walked through Old Mazatlán. Combining 
Post a Comment
Read more

Carnaval

Image
Already, Carnaval preparations are starting. Nothing remains still here for long. I understand there is a longstanding competition with Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans for the largest celebration. Mazatlán and New Orleans are tied for second place. Rio is the top dog. I don't care, I'll be in bed by 8:30. But, I do love the 30 foot "statues" being erected along the Malecón. Called monigotes, or "rag dolls", they are made from treated cloth pieces stretched over a wire framework. Very whimsical. We have our very own 30' pirate here in Plazuela Machado.
Post a Comment
Read more

It's been

Image
Couple of crazy days. First of all, Dina tested positive for covid.  At first, we thought it was a cold. I was getting over one at the time. However, the symptoms were different.  Sore throat, congestion, etc. She's turned the corner already, I think. I mean in a good way. But, we also forgot to pay the light bill. So, two days in, the fridge was starting to smell and produce interesting cultures. Since it was the weekend, nothing was to be done. I took the opportunity to clear out all of the leftovers. No internet, TV etc. Did I feel free?? Sort of.
Post a Comment
Read more

Power to the gringos.

Image
Turns out, the electric bill has to be paid here. Just like in the states. We have been without power since last night. The irony is that it takes weeks to get someone to change a lightbulb but, if you don't pay the bill, the power is gone immediately. I was going to tell them that my wife is handicapped and needs oxygen (just like all of us). My good sense got the better of me.
Post a Comment
Read more

¡Carnaval!

Image
Hey, Zues! Two days after taking down the Christmas decorations, Carnaval is starting. So far, it's one holiday after another here.  I love this installation. A corpulent dude on a unicycle with a cigar and a beer. Towering 30 feet over the Malecón. I think it's papier maché.
Post a Comment
Read more