Time To Say Goodbye to Baja!

 The tubs and bags are packed and ready to be put in the car -  the boat and ATV and all the things we keep down here are stored over at our friends' place - and one more dinner with friends tonight completes our time here!

And we're both ready!  The weather has turned hot - and I can handle heat but I just don't handle humidity well anymore!  So it must be time to head home!  Since it's light by 5:30 we will head out right about that time!

So I better post the few pics I took in April because once I get home, it always seems like there is a LOT to do!

Just a nice walk along the beach in the morning time - I met a new friend last year and she came for a week this year so we walked a couple of times together and I went to her house one afternoon - her and her husband live in Sedalia - small world!

We went up to Eric and Hillary's (they spend the last 2 weeks at a different place) a week ago and ran into the goat herd - I think we've seen ALL the local animals now - HA!

Look what parked behind our car one day - I've NEVER seen a tractor trailer down here by the beach!

We celebrated Jo's birthday AND Brenda's last night here at Tio Pablo's - great food and company!

I FINALLY caught a ray jumping!!  I can't believe how long they have been around this year, jumping and splashing!!  They're just a joy to watch!

I caught the orange when the sun rose!!  All of these people are in front of the Spa Hotel, waiting to get on charter boats to fish!

I love this picture!

We hadn't been to Lily's yet so decided to go there - Eric and Hillary, Becky and Larry - and Becky's sister and her husband!  We had a wonderful time with great food!

And last night was the pink moon - it actually looked VERY pink when it rose but faded as it got higher!

Good-bye Baja.......Until next year.......

Here Fishy Fishy

 Sherry picked the ABSOLUTELY best week to fish -  4 days of fishing and both Glenn and Sherry were thrilled to be able to fish that much!  There was even another day they could have fished but they needed a rest day - HA!

First time out wasn't a great haul but Glenn actually caught a shark and brought it in - we had heard that shark meat is wonderful - we cooked a little bit of it and it was fine - gave the rest away to a couple of people and both sets loved it!  I guess everyone has their "own" favorites of fish!

Sherry and I walked over to Hillary's for a little while and enjoyed sitting outside on their patio - they sure have a beautiful view!

I LOVE this picture of brother and sister!!  All ready to head out fishing!

They had a fun day fishing and even took a few pics on the water!  I never get pictures on the boat so was happy to get a couple!

They had a great time fishing together with lots of stories to tell when they came in each day!

And in case you ever wondered if fish have teeth, here's a trigger fish!!  Our favorite fish to eat!

We sure enjoyed having Sherry here and the week went fast before we headed back to the airport for her trip back home!

Our Final Guest

 Glenn's sister Sherry was our final guest to arrive!  We were excited to pick her up at the airport and head back to Las Cuevas for lunch!!  And check out our lunch companions!  Those chicks were so darn cute!

Take a peek at what Sherry made for me!!!  WOW - I was totally impressed!  Perfect decor for the glass table top coffee table and a perfect place to put glass and seashells!  Sherry is not only creative but quite artistic!

We had been watching for the sunset that night and were starting dishes because nothing of any color was showing - but in a minutes' time, I peeked out and the colors were starting so we both took a couple of pics and then headed out to the beach!

OH YES - an awesome sunset!!

Grill night over at the Spa Hotel so you can bet we were there - Sherry and I both had the shrimp/brisket baked potatoes and Glenn had ribs - all VERY yummy!

A great start to her week here!

This 'n That

 Life is good - the beach is just a great place to unwind and collect your thoughts - and Mexico just "moves" at such a slower pace that you don't feel rushed!  Lazy days - full of walking the beach and visiting with friends and get togethers with the "girls" down here!  

Glenn had a project to do down here this time - he is basically redoing this pillar that holds up the roof of the porch - it was getting really bad with the rebar actually showing - he worked on it  3 or 4 times a week with just an hour or so each time and is almost finished!  The company that owns this house is just taking his work against part of the rent!  Sure gave him something to do when the wind blows!

The sunsets have been almost more amazing this year than the sunrises!  If there's a few clouds in the sky late afternoon, you can bet I'm waiting for the sunset!

We had a surprise birthday party for friend Brenda over at the Spa Hotel - about 12 of us had brunch and had a lovely time.  Unfortunately a little over a week later, her husband Dale passed away down here!  We were all in shock - but he passed peacefully as went to bed and never woke up!  Sure a sad time........

Just a normal sunrise - but you still can't beat it as you're walking the beach in the early morning hours!

Between 9:30 and 11:00 is the PERFECT time to sit on the porch and just LOOK at the sea!  And of course drink coffee - THIS IS PARADISE!

The donkeys came by one day - it was the first time we'd seen them down this way on the beach!

The sun shines - the waves roll in - and life is fantastic!

Fishing In Lapaz

 Since it was SO windy out and no way the guys could fish here in Glenn's small boat, they decided to talk to a friend here and get a charter lined up out of LaPaz - which meant heading to Lapaz on Sunday afternoon for an early morning charter on Monday.  But wait - Jaime has a flight out on Monday and they're taking the car!!

So I called friends and got some numbers for people that do airport runs and we found one to take her on Monday!

The guys headed out on Sunday afternoon - we hung out!

That night was the "Spa" party at friends of ours - we headed over about 5:00 and gosh there were a LOT of people there - probably 50 or 60!!  We hung out with Becky and Larry and I knew the majority of the people there - Mexican food was catered by the local hotel and the rest of us brought our drinks and either an appetizer or a dessert!  There was PLENTY of food for everyone!

FINALLY the wind died down enough that we could sit outside and the dance music started!!  We had a great time dancing to an awesome playlist!  

Meanwhile the guys got checked into their hotel and met their captain of the charter at a nearby restaurant - Glenn enjoyed shrimp cocktail and Brad enjoyed octupus cocktail (sorry, that doesn't even SOUND good to me!!)

They had a great time fishing and caught 11 yellowtail!

SUCCESS!

Jaime's ride to the airport arrived right at 8:00am Monday and she was whisked away!  Sure wish she could have stayed longer!!

Glenn and Brad arrived home late afternoon on Monday - they were too tired to cook fish so we decided to take some fish into El Panzon to have them cook it!  Besides the shushimi below, we had garlic butter and deep fried panko strips - it was all excellent!!

And then it was back home to package up pounds and pounds of fish to give away the next day!!

I ended up giving a lot away that next morning while Glenn and Brad fished one last time here - yes, the wind was coming in once again!!  What a lot of wind March gave us!!

Thursday we headed to the airport to drop Brad off - and yes, he hopes to come again!!

Jaime & Brad Arrive

 It was total shock when Jaime called one night and said they wanted to come down - WHAT????  She had told us a year ago that she couldn't get any vacation time during Feb or March so we had invited our two sets of people down.  But Brad really wanted to come fishing and she rearranged her schedule for an extra day so she could come down for a few days!  We were excited to pick them up at the airport and have them come to our little piece of paradise!!

They had an early flight so as soon as we got home, the guys went out to fish for the afternoon since the next 3 days were WINDY!  They had fun but didn't catch a thing - mornings are better!

Jaime and I took a walk on the beach!

And we had the full moon that night - always fun to watch!

Friday morning we headed into town to get a few things and to buy some shrimp from the guy that comes on Friday - the shrimp kabobs were excellent! ( yes, Jaime had her eyes closed - I didn't check the picture as I was excited to eat - HA!)

The waves were crashing as we went for an early morning walk - definitely no fishing!!  It was a nice walk and always enjoyable to watch the waves coming in!

Jaime had just come off a cold and was feeling fine when she arrived but I think the blowing dust/sand/humidity was just too much for her as she started to cough!  Good thing she's content just hanging in the house and relaxing!!

An Anniversary and A Birthday

 Continuing on from our pictures taken outside the spa last night, we headed in and enjoyed happy hour!

We enjoyed hearing Mike play his guitar and sing and our meal was delicious!  I think 3 of us enjoyed the shrimp and shredded beef potato!

On Sunday the 9th, Glenn and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary and Rene' celebrated his birthday!

Cindy and Rene' had brought us down a card which we opened and then we saw there was a large envelope - we opened it and it was from the 3 girls - they had sent it to Cindy to bring down and we SO enjoyed reading it!!  What a cute idea!

That evening we went to La Gaviota which in my opinion has the best shrimp of the restaurants we've been to - their mango daiquiris aren't too shabby either!

The shrimp was delicious and the bean soup in the crocks was very good!

What a fun evening spent with great friends!