Monday, 28 March 2016

2016 Report is Coming!

I haven't forgotten!!!  I know I still need to finish my 2015 report and I will do that very soon.....so I can get started on the 2016 report!!!

But for the moment I am just concentrating on our side trip that we did during our Isla Mujeres holiday this year....Havana Cuba!!!  

I've started a blog about our experience.....it was amazing!!!!

If you're interested......

Click here  ► Doreese in Cuba




Thanks for your patience....



Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Isla Mujeres 2015 ~~ Day 24

Day 24


Sunrise at 7:11AM today….sitting in my happy spot taking it all in….


Hearty breakfast day….this has become a bad habit but it’s such a yummy way to start the day.  Besides, we need sustenance for all the hard work we do every day…haha!




I’m in charge of clean up while Vince dashes off to Pelicanos to pick up our zoom zoom….all shiny and new!


Off we go…down the west side stopping in at one of our favourite spots, Capitán Dulché….




I love coming here just to enjoy the quiet vibe and greenery.  The staff is wonderful and the place is just immaculate.  Excellent food too.  Plus they have live music…a couple of nice guitar players when we were there.  Can’t say enough good things about it!  Here’s a little tour…









 
After our nice little rest, we get back on ‘Red’ and zoom down to Punta Sur area, stopping to take in the view of the unreal colours near Garrafon….



This view never gets old…



There’s a kite flying overhead…



Heading up the east side road…..yes, these are ‘ruins’, but not ancient Mayan ruins…simply someone who started building and never finished…still scenic….








He loves his zoom zoom….many thanks to Vince’s mom who gave us the scooter rental as a holiday gift!


Time for a walk on the beach…






By mid afternoon we are home again, and venture the few steps to relaxation on our balcony.  The end to a perfect day as the sun dips into the sea…


Since we have Red now, we can venture out for dinners…Off to La Bruja, but they are closed.  Next try, Daisy & Raul…totally full.  Looked for Kash Keken Chuc’s new take out place but don’t think it’s open at night.   Last try, Basto’s…closed.  Well phooey!  We end up going to Chedraui and picking up some nice ham, cheese, avocado and fresh buns.


We eat our subs while watching the latest Survivor show.  Finish it off with maple walnut ice cream….delicious!




Isla Mujeres 2015 ~~ Day 23

Day 23


Another amazing start to another gorgeous day….


The Navy boys out for a morning run…


This view almost makes me want to get out and run too….What?  Are you crazy?  So much more relaxing to just sit here and take in the view….


So, today was the day to try and replicate Keith’s delicious crepes.  I think he messed up on the recipe on purpose!  No, he probably didn’t…..but they were too thick…edible, but not like Keith’s.  You’ll have to show me your secret amigo!

  
Rolled up with bacon on the inside, maple syrup and cinnamon sugar on top….still yummy!


I clean up and spend time on emails while Vince goes in search for the best deal on a scooter.  He finds a nice shiny scooter at Pelicanos and we will pick it up tomorrow morning.  Back to our balcony for sizzle and siesta….



By late afternoon, it looks like we have some thunderheads looming in the distance…it never did rain though…


A very pretty sunset tonight….that lasted forever….enjoy!








And then, an almost full moon shimmering on the sea…


We’re in slow motion tonight and don’t head out for dinner until 9pm….had intentions of eating at Bobo’s, but it is crazy busy and loud.  We head to Angelo’s where we haven’t eaten in a few years.  It was always one of our favourites.

The chefs hard at work in what must be a very warm kitchen!


The complimentary puffy bread arrives and we dip in balsamic and olive oil…delish!



It rains off and on while we eat…


We share an ensalada mixto….



And our favourite pizza….Hawaiian with ham, pineapple, mushroom and olives….a nice thin crust.



It’s nice to see that even though we haven’t eaten here for a few years, it is just as delicious as we remember….and we even have the same waiter.  We’ll definitely be back again!

We wander home, exhausted from such a busy day…hahaha!

Tomorrow….Zoom Zoom time!!!