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!!!

Isla Mujeres 2015 ~~ Day 16

Isla Mujeres 2015 ~~ Day 16

Tiptoe out to the balcony at 715….good morning sol…

A few clouds on the horizon but the ocean is fairly calm this morning…

I head downstairs to make brekkies….fried up a bit of bacon and then went to do some scrambled eggs and pfffttt….no more propane for the stove.  Uhoh….luckily we had a microwave!  They weren’t the best eggs but it worked.  A quick message to the property manager and we were good to go later that day.

As gorgeous as it is here at la casa, it’s time for a beach day!  Taking in my daily view….

And as we get settled on Playa Norte, the view is pretty darn good here too…

The view from my beach chair…

It’s a perfect hot and humid day.  The boys are ready for sunset…

We stay at the beach until about 530 and then wander home via the malecon taking photos along the way.  One of the recent murals…

The new bathrooms at the square…

La sirena…

The malecon, looking back towards Mia…

Villas San Miguel….always reminds me of Caribbean Casa…

Roca Mar….we will forever have a soft spot for Roca Mar…the first place we stayed back in 2003 and fell in love with Isla….

This fellow had a very good day fishing off the malecon area…

Sunset reflection on the eastern sea…

And there she is, home sweet home….

We make it home just in time to catch the sunset…

Frank joins us for dinner at La Lomita, my new favourite spot. 

I have my usual, enchilada suiza…

Vince had sopa de lima and Frank had fish fillet in foil…

Along with some tasty margaritas, it was all great!

  

Back home to enjoy some Kahlúa under the stars on our balcony.  Just another perfect day in paradise!

  

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!