Thursday, 17 September 2015

Isla Mujeres 2015 ~~ Day 13

Isla Mujeres 2015

Day 13


Woohoo…it’s golf cart extravaganza day!  Up with the sun….





Vince and Keith head out to get the cart and by 1015 we are enjoying brekkies at Mango Café…



Elisa and Vince have a stuffed chilli…




Keith has huevos rancheros…


I didn’t need brekkie after a big dinner last night so just enjoy the refreshing ginger lemonade.  Gracias Polo for a wonderful meal and great service!


We cross the street and walk behind the church to enjoy the view….great spot for sea glass hunting but not today….



Continuing on our trek, Elisa is off to do some shopping at the Women’s Bead Co-op.  While she shops I take in the church…


  

We make our way to Punta Sur, hoping that we’ve made it there before the crowds.  Nope, the parking lot is filled to the brim with other golf carts, yikes!  We’ll forgo the cliff walk and just enjoy the scenery…



And then get a little goofy….why am I the one schlepping the big bag??





View towards Cancun…

 


A short drive and we decide to check out La Joya…..driven past here many times but never wandered in.  There was no one to ask if it was okay so we were quiet and quick…..beautiful spot.  Very scenic and very quiet….








Back on the cart….time for a drink at Capitan Dulches.  Love this place!  A hidden gem as it is usually not very busy.  I am always so grateful that they have not fallen victim to the tourist day trippers coming from Cancun.   There is live music, great food and nice service.  Friendly staff and immaculate bathrooms!  We make many stops here during our holiday, but next year, we must come back and spend the day.






The guacamole is excellent!




We take the usual drive down Sac Bajo just to see any changes there and then venture into the colonias and Vince just has to give a tummy rub to this little one….



We stop at the Super Express and run into Sergio of Limón and he graciously invites us back to his restaurant just up the street.  We’ve never had the pleasure of eating at Limón but after seeing these critters we make a reservation!





Back on the cart we chug up the hill and back to the east side road, stopping in to see our friends’ penthouse at Isla 33.  What amazing views in every direction!





After wine and chatter, we decide on Oscar’s for dinner and meander down to the dock to find a nice table next to the water.  Keith and Elisa have ziti alfredo with chicken….looks delicious!


This little kitty was ravenous so we just had to share a bit of our pizza with him…


Our pizza was yummy with enough left over for tomorrow!



A great day spent touring this little isle with great friends….we finish it off at home with a nightcap and a vicious game of Sequence!  Thanks for a fun day amigos!



Thursday, 3 September 2015

Isla Mujeres 2015 ~~ Day 11-12

Isla Mujeres 2015

Day 11



A cool fresh breeze blowing this morning….think we are in a norte….



I sit on the balcony enjoying the view, but need to have a beach towel over my lap…brrrr!



Good thing I’ve some sweetie in the kitchen making us a yummy brekkie….that will warm us up!



Delish!



Since the wind is blowing a bit, we’ll just plant our lazy selves on our wonderful balcony, nicely secluded from the wind.  My daily view….




Some sun, a good book and a bag of chips….doesn’t get any better!



A very pretty sunset to finish off the day….




We didn’t know what we were going to do for dinner but then came up with a plan to try La Lomita’s with Keith and Elisa.  I don’t think we’ve eaten here since 2003.  We always plan to each year, but somehow it just slips by.  Well, we’ll be back again many times after this great meal!

Wearing sweatshirts to keep warm, the boys get cold cervezas in frosty glasses….



Salsa and guacamole….





Vince has sopa de lima which he says is awesome!



Keith has chili relleno….



And Elisa and I have enchilada suizza con pollo….oh my, I’m in love with this…soooo good!  Can’t wait to have it again!



We bundle up and make our way back home where we enjoy Kahlua and a mean game of Sequence.



We fall asleep to crashing waves and an extra blanket on the bed tonight to stay warm!

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Day 12



Day 2 of the norte…..we always have at least 1 or 2 of these during our holidays…..it’s cool and brisk this morning…nice and fresh though….



Natural thermometer….coconut oil turns solid at 24C…..



C’mon sol!

  

Keith and Elisa invite us down to Sonrisa for an amazing breakfast….fried potatoes, freshly made crepes, bacon, juice and coffee…incredible!  Sooooo good!  A few days later I tried to make crepes like Keith’s, but sadly, they weren’t even close!



Tummies too full to walk far today…although we should!....we venture up to our balcony to warm up in the sun. 



And after a bit of time in the sun….coconut oil is ready to be squeezed again!



Another lazy afternoon passes…..time to enjoy the sun saying goodbye until tomorrow….



We walk with Keith and Elisa to Olivia’s where we are meeting Frank for dinner.  We get seated at a wonderful table in the garden.  Frank has never eaten at Olivia before so we’re happy to introduce him to some wonderful food!   Freshly baked parmesan bread with tzatziki is ordered and we all dig in. 




Keith has the moussaka; Vince, Elisa and Frank have chicken in olives; and I have my usual, beef kebabs.



We even find room for cherry ice cream.  Everything was wonderful as always….ambiance, service and deliciousness!


Back home for an early night as we have a golf cart adventure day planned for tomorrow!