Semana Santa and New Smiles

The amazing bag of love.   When our friend Jessica visited she and a bunch of our wonderfully thoughtful friends back home (Durango) packed this bag full of goodies.  However it was lost in flight and took forever to finally catch up with us.  It was not until Jessica had already returned that we were able to finally receive the bag in Lazaro Cardeñas (mind you she flew into a totally different location).  Needless to say it has been on some adventures that fortunately didn´t diminish its contents.  The only thing missing from it was a box of girl scout cookies!  Thanks again!!!

Huitlacoche, the mushroom that grows alongside corn, is considered a delicacy to some.  We found it pretty good sauteed in butter garlic and tossed into some quesadillas.  Otherwise it is fairly bland and slightly gritty.

One of our many nightly visitors.

Jose Guadalupe Posada- (1852–1913) a Mexican cartoonist illustrator whose engravings continue to influence art.

The Ice cream truck!  Complete with ice cream music.

Jalapeño shampoo.  Who would have thought?  Of course I had to get it.  And yes, it is bright green.

It has been awhile and I partially blame the time commitment required by taxes, but also our internet access has been limited.  Since we last posted, Griffin has a new smile (3 new crowns = $1300 USD) and we have continued to enjoy the long mellow surf at Saladita, plus the many characters that frequent this beach.  Complete with many ex-world champion surfers (a few who are in there 70s and still surfing great!), a well-known published author, and many other ex-pat Americans, this has been an interesting stop indeed.  

As we gear up for Semana Santa (one of the biggest holidays in Mexico, it consists of the two weeks surrounding the Easter holiday) and the crowds that it draws to the coast, we are planning on heading to a more remote beach further north (El Rancho).  From there we will begin a slow ascent back to the north.  As we travel I will be more diligent in updating the blog.

More to come later!