Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand. -Emily Kimbrough, author and broadcaster (1899-1989)
Enjoyed an extremely good sleep last night as I was up, every few hours, [Unlike Lady Dar I can go back to sleep fairly quickly.], to turn on air-conditioning, until room cooled down, and then switched it off. Neither Lady Dar nor I like it on all night as find it too chilling and hard on the throat. After quick showers we went for breakfast and were treated to another show by the family of monkeys we'd seen yesterday.
About ten of them made their way over the breakfast room roof to the large trees beside the hotel office and we were able to see a couple of females with babies clinging to their backs, as well as many of the others, their tails wrapped around the branches as they waited to progress further along boughs. I believe these are Howler Monkeys. Yesterday, when I was in the pool, I heard what I thought was a motor-bike passing by on the street and then realized it was the sound some of the monkeys were making as they moved through the tree tops. Quite a sound, let me tell you!
Back to our room and then Lady Dar was off for more shopping scope-age while I stayed to start repacking. Most importantly, need to further wrap the delicate humming bird sculpture, which I bought yesterday, even more carefully, in spite of the fact that it is already wrapped in light foam sheets. Particularly concerned about the delicate beak. The wing has a pin which fixes it to the body so it can be removed from the body and is not as vulnerable as the slender beak. Did this between dips in the pool and dry-off time reading.
At breakfast, Lady Dar made plans to have dinner with Amy and Ian, delightful couple from Minneapolis, we've chatted with ever since arriving, this evening. They are doing more surfing today. Wind is really blowing so should be plenty of large waves for them. Had planned to go to an Argentianian restaurant, La Patagonia we'd happened upon two days ago but could not make reservations until 9:45 pm when Lady Dar popped in on her stroll downtown, earlier. She then talked to chap at reception about another place, La Pachanga, an Italian restaurant, even closer, just up the street, which she'd found on the Net. He recommended it most highly and phoned to make reservations for the four of us, at 7:30 pm. Will start off with pre-dinner drinks in our room. Unfortunately, too, too many bugs outside, after sun goes down, so our patio is not the best place then. Otherwise, I read there during the day, after dips in pool, as I try not to expose myself to too much direct sun. It is hot, hot here, let me tell you, although the late afternoon and evenings are wonderful as far as air temperature goes.
Around 1:20 pm we headed into town to have a bite of late lunch at La Patagonia. Saw kidneys as appetizers when we took a look at the menu a few days ago. Lady Dar wrinkled her nose at the very thought but I've always loved them. They were fabulous. She had garlic shrimp and we shared a Rincón Salado, beets, palm hearts, potato slices, grated carrots and lettuce, with delicious home-made oil/vinegar dressing. Pickled, marinated eggplant with soft buns, for me, for starters, on the house. Consistency of cooked mushrooms and absolutely delicious. Back home to cool off in the pool and then read while drying off. Must away as I need to shower to be ready for Amy and Ian, coming for drinks on our small patio.
This evening we did enjoy drinks on
our patio and even had a large frog come to visit, along with hotel cat.
After polishing off a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, (a number of bottles
of Lost Coast Brewery's Stout and Brown Ale for me), we toddled up the
road to have a wonderful meal at La Pachanga. Lady Dar ordered a tuna steak with a mustard sauce and puréed carrots
while I had tenderloin, in a Gorgonzola sauce, with mashed potatoes.
Amy and Ian shared a mixed salad and then ravioli stuffed with shrimp.
Both must have been delicious as they didn't offer to share any! A
decent Malbec and everyone was happy.
After
paying the bill and thanking the chef and staff, we returned to our
patio for some of the wonderful chocolate I had purchased the night
before, along with snort of Cacique. Ian and Amy said they didn't want
any of the local rum but kept pouring refills so it obviously went down
well. Fond farewells around 10:00 pm as we are off at 8:00 am tomorrow
morning. Must away to set my travelling alarm clock and brush my teeth.
I booked the Dram. The sevens only have the weekend package available which is 125 per person. The one day cost once available are 90 per day. I am going to book the weekend package. W Hi Sarge! Thanks for taking care of the Dram tickets. Did you book two weekend passes for the 7's or were you waiting to hear from me? The weekend pass is fine me, if you have already done that. (General Admission?) If not, I'll book on my own and will probably give Saturday to someone else, perhaps Flamin' if she is interested. Just let me know and I'll plan accordingly. Thanks. Fondestos from Lady Dar, already sipping Sauvignon Blanc, just back from tanning her back, while I've just opened a Downtown Brown, very, very tasty from Lost Coast Brewery. Cheers, Patrizzio!
I have three booked which includes you and Michele. You decide not to go you can do with it wha5 you want. Hi Sarge!Thanks for clarifying my '7's ticket. Great. I'll see who might want to attend, if I decide not to go on Saturday. Yesterday, around 1:20 pm we headed into town to have a bite of late lunch at La Patagonia. Saw kidneys as appetizers when we took a look at the menu a few days ago. Lady Dar wrinkled her nose at the very thought but I've always loved them. They were fabulous. She had garlic shrimp and we shared a Rincón Salado, beets, palm hearts, potato slices, grated carrots and lettuce, with delicious home-made oil/vinegar dressing. Pickled, marinated eggplant with soft buns, for me, for starters, on the house. Consistency of cooked mushrooms and absolutely delicious. Back home to cool off in the pool and then read while drying off. Then neeedd to shower to be ready for Amy and Ian, coming for drinks on our small patio.
Even had a large frog come to visit, along with hotel cat. After polishing off a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, (a number of bottles of Lost Coast Brewery's Stout and Brown Ale for me), we toddled up the road to have a wonderful meal at La Pachanga. Lady Dar ordered a tuna steak with a mustard sauce and puréed carrots while I had tenderloin, in a Gorgonzola sauce, with mashed potatoes. Amy and Ian shared a mixed salad and then ravioli stuffed with shrimp. Both must have been delicious as they didn't offer to share any! A decent Malbec and everyone was happy.
After paying the bill and thanking the chef and staff, we returned to our patio for some of the wonderful chocolate I had purchased the night before, along with snort of Cacique. Ian and Amy said they didn't want any of the local rum but kept pouring refills so it obviously went down well. Fond farewells around 10:00 pm as we were off at 8:00 am next morning. Must away to grab a quick java and a bite of breakfast before our van arrives. Fondestos from Lady Dar, already having her English Breakfast tea. Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: La Patagonia; La Pachanga and our patio.
hello and thank you for the pictures :) hope you enjoy your holidays in
wonderful CR! We are back in grey London, dreaming of sloths wishing you all the best natasha, giovanni Hello Sloth Dreamers! Lovely to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed snapolas. Fondestos from Lady Dar, to you both, Natasha and Giovanni, and the Lads. Cheers, Patrizzio! Lady Dar and her servant and Pat Dunn, Greetings, All is well in the palapa on Reforma ( Calle) in Obregon.. We swam this AM and the day hath unfolded as it should.. Chinese New Year is coming soon Twill be here with the next full Moon! DBJS Hello Palapa People! Pleased that The Universe is unfolding as it should. Much the same here. Cheers, Patrizzio! Pic: Lady Dar gets an early start on Year of the Dog at El Facon; Micah; Back in the Hammock Again!
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