January 5 to 11, 2016; San Carlos

JAN 5, TUESDAY; San Carlos; Night life

We had heavy rain last night but it only about an hour then stopped for good.  Sunshine this morning and 58*F by 8 am.  We went to Guaymas today looking for outdoor carpets at Home Depot and to Walmart for some sandals for Marcel (Yes they have both stores here but not quite like the US or home).  We went to show them the other RV Park at the CORTEZ HOTEL and we went inside the hotel to show them the décor.  We had a beer in their Bar/Restaurant then came home via DEFINIO Rd which is the back way along the Bay.  At 6 pm, we went to FROGGYS Pub for pizza and to listen to Blues’ music with Brian, Carol and a bunch of his friends and our crew of course.  Unfortunately, the pizza was not up to standard, the bottom was burned dark and made the taste unflavourable but the music was excellent. 

JAN 6, WEDNESDAY;

Cloudy first thing this morning but it soon cleared up, very humid too!  Not much happened today, it was a quite one.  Val and Audrey went to town shopping and Marcel took off with his friend Brian to some music jam at the CAPTAIN’S CLUB, a local pub!  Carol picked up Audrey around 5 pm and they didn’t get home till later in the evening.  As for me, I had my snooze in the afternoon.  Val made salad and I cooked shrimps that we bought yesterday on the BBQ. 

JAN 7, THURSDAY; San Carlos

Windy today until at least 4 pm.  Beach day; we went to SOGGY PESOS to show M&A the sandy beach and all the sights along the way including ESMARALDA Beach and ALOGODONES Sand Dunes and beach.  We had a beer at Soggy Pesos of course.  As usual, it was windy (from the North) and we soon left.  Dave and Louise followed us in their car, a Mustang convertible.  We stopped at La GREIGA Restaurant to show M&A the beach there and of course, another cerveza!  We came home and had HH.  What a life!

Val baked potatoes and made a salad while I BBQ’ed thick Pork Chops then we watched the tube

JAN 8, FRIDAY; A week in San Carlos already

It poured buckets last night and we even had thunder!  Good internet connection this morning so I updated my finance program.  After a lazy morning, we all went to TONY’s PLACE to buy some pull pork meat then we stopped at EL CHEQUE for our hot dog fix (we bring our own beer).  On the way home, Marcel, (trust him to see that), saw live music happening at LA IGUANA as we drove by so we had to stop for another beer and listen to some live Rock & Roll.  Louise and Dave had already gone home so I went to get them but they weren’t interested.  Marcel even talked himself into playing a couple songs!  That’s our Boy!!!  We came home and had HH at Marcel’s place inside as it was quite cool out.  For dinner, we had chicken in a sauce, potatoes and veggie’s.

JAN 9, SATURDAY;

A week has already gone by!  Sunny but windy today!  A quiet day reading and relaxing.  I fixed the picture frame which had fallen off the wall and the toilet seat which had become loose.  At 4 pm, we went to the Lemieux’s place to have some shooters, snacks that the girls prepared and some music.  As the evening progress, the music became louder and the crowd began gathering.  It was another great evening!  Wonder how many complaints we are going to hear about tomorrow.  The party was over by 8:30 pm then Marcel, Dave and I sat around the propane fire and chatted for a while.

JAN 10, SUNDAY; San Carlos

Another quiet day.  I think everyone was recuperating from last evening.  I made breakfast for us; eggs hash brown corned beef and toasts.  We did manage to go to the Ley’s and Walmart in Guaymas but came back straight from there.  Not even a HH today!!?  Three rigs came in and settle on our row so it’s getting crowded.  Watched some recordings in the evening after a bangers and mash dinner!

JAN 11, MONDAY

A little windy today!  Spent the day reading and meeting our new neighbours.  Val went for her walk with the girls.  We met for HH at 4 pm and it was a quiet one; done by 6 pm.  We were in bed by 10 pm.