Isla Mujeres 2015 ~~ Day 21

Day 21

Up early to say goodbye to our amigo Frank….it’s always so sad to see people leave but now we can look forward to next time!  We go downstairs to Sonrisa where Frank has been staying.   Big hugs and then Vince escorts Frank to the ferry just around 7am.  I scramble back upstairs to enjoy my favourite view….

It’s going to be another beautiful day….

Meanwhile Frank is walking the walk of tears….see you soon amigo!

Vince arrives back home to bacon, french toast and scrambled eggs….

Brekkies with a view….

Dishes done, it’s time to hit the balcony for some sizzling!

It’s a toasty day….so glad for this dipping pool….

We catch a bit of the sunset…..

And then hop in a taxi for our dinner at Limón….reservations for 730.  We are seated in the cozy garden.  We’ve known Sergio for many years and so happy to be enjoying his food once again.  Lobsters are in season so that’s what we decide to have.  This was our splurge dinner.  Sergio brings a few for us to choose from….Vince gets a large one of course…I opt for a much smaller one!

White wine arrives and then our bruschetta appetizer…very good….

And then….Sergio arrives with 2 massive plates!

Vince’s Sergio style lobster is HUGE!!!

Dig in!

I had a ‘regular’ style lobster with garlic butter….nice and moist….

Dinner was very good, very filling.  Sergio was very attentive, topped our wine glasses and joined us for a visit.  A very enjoyable evening.  If you’re planning a ‘splurge’ dinner with good food and a relaxing cozy atmosphere, then go to Limón!

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!