Wind and Groceries, Feb. 11, 2009

We thought we were going to move to another RV park, the one we tried to walk to the other day via the beach. Well two days ago we drove down and what you see in this photo is blowing sand—everywhere. At this point in time we were in our 3rd day of having 20-25 mph winds. The winds did die down later that evening and the coach seemed so quiet, no toppers flapping, no wind noises, and no coach rocking. Also noticed the next day every surface that was ocean side was coved in salt spray, that includes our windshield and front mirrors. Guess who will have to get out there and clean that salt off. Yours truly.

This is the other RV area called The Reef, we looking back towards where are staying at Playa Bonita. We are located beyond the high rise condos way out there. You can see the rough surf that the winds brought.

The next day Bob and took a walk, it was low tide so the walking was easy. I love how these small sand islands look, wouldn’t you like to have a penny for his thoughts!

On our beach walk I picked up a few shells. When we got back to the coach, I put them on the counter to eventually wash them. I kept hearing a strange sound, a faint ticking sound. I looked up and followed my ears and this is what I saw!

These small snail shells were miniature hermit crabs. They were only about 3/4 of an inch long. Yes, I did then check all the shells and took about 5 of the hermit crab shells back down to the edge of the surf so they could live another day.

We have been having some wonderful shrimp. This is a shrimp and fresh asparagus omelet Bob fixed-very good!!

How do you like my shell collection? I even found a few hermit crabs in the long pointed shells.

We went grocery shopping today at the Super Ley, they are owned by Safeway and it is a nice store. When we arrived the parking lot was busy and they had parking lot attendants with whistles helping people back out and directing others to a parking spot. We are not sure why the rush, it was around 2:45 to 3:00. All this (see photo below) cost us 121.00 Peso which converts to $8.57.

We did, a few days ago, find an ATM and got out some pesos. Sounds easy, but not for us. It took us two transactions as the first time we pushed the amount that said $100, well that got us 100 pesos, worth about $7 US dollars, that won’t get us very far, so we did another transaction, this time for 1500 a little over $106.00.

The problem is they use the same symbol that we do for the dollar at the ATMs—now we know. Or at least we know what that ATM does. The yellow papaya cost in US $1.65, avocados were $0.40 each, the cantaloupe was $1.44, Molina Vanilla $1.15, green onions .58 and the chilies were .23.

In this special moment in life…Let someone in

Enjoying Quiet, Feb 4-8, 2009

This shot is just out in front of the RV park, notice all the condo’s, we thought we would walk all the way down to another RV Park called The Reef which is beyond the distant condos.  Well, the tide was in and that left walking either in the water or in the soft sand.  So every step was an effort. When we  finally stopped walking, (you don’t want to know the dialog) the RV park was still a long distance away, think we will drive down in a few days, as we are considering moving to this park when our second week at Playa Bonita is over. After our marathon beach walk, lunch was in order.  We had eaten at this restaurant two years ago and loved their fish tacos with their wonderful cilantro dressing. Lunch was delicious, just as we remembered it. As you can see, the park still has room.  There are a few groups up at the other end of the park, but down where we are, lots of open spots.

After lunch we went shrimp shopping, bought 1 kilo (2.2 pounds) of jumbo/large mix for $10. The two young ladies are getting help setting up their tent.  The poles must have had bent ends and needed the help of four other RVers to fix them.  Maybe the fact those  needing  help were young ladies?? Another one of our sunsets…Here is a wonderful shrimp avocado salad that Bob made.  Delicious.   We have been eating shrimp for breakfast with egg and asparagus, shrimp tacos for lunch and this for dinner. I sure was surprised to see a hummer at the feeder. Off and on for both Saturday and Sunday we had the R… word along with wind. But then last night it cleared off and we given this sunset show.

In this special moment in life…Slow down

Sunset Cruise in Mexico, Feb 3, 2009

Our time with the RV America group was coming to an end.  We had spent time with the group since Jan 13 in Quartzsite and now in Puerto Penasco or Rocky Point, Mexico.  Tonight the group of 24 were going on a Sunset Cruise on the Sea of Cortez.

The group assembled at 2:30 to drive down to the dock were the catamaran was moored.  Our boat is the one that has brown steps leading to it, in the center.

We all had brought along our meat to grill and a side dish—so there was plenty of food to share.  Mark did a great job of grilling all our food.

Here is Bob just relaxing on the boat before we ate.

Before we cast off, a Mexican mother with her three children came onboard selling some homemade jewelry- this little girl just moved to the music. 

Here is a group shot of everyone.  I forgot to tell you earlier, that just as soon as we arrived onboard, we were offered free bottomless margaritas, soda, draft beer and water.  It wasn’t long until everyone was having a great time.  You can also check out the three links in the prior post for more photos.

Usually these two, Earl and Bob wear hats for obvious reasons—here they are flashing their …heads.  Beware of the glare.

The Linda’s are up in the crow’s nest, from here you get a great view.  You can see forever.

Can’t you tell we are all dancing the Macharina and moving almost together!   Some of the group call this dance the Margarita—maybe it is the drink by the same name that gives one courage to dance.

Now for the sunset…the real reason we were here.

 

In this special moment in life…enjoy wonder