Mazatlan

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I do believe the 60th celebrations are coming to an end...maybe...

This round had to meet the following criteria . Easily accessible , affordable , beach , sunshine , all inclusive and manageable with Shirley's work schedule.

Riu Emerald Bay in Nuevo Mazatlan fit the bill . Leaving at 8 am on Feb 25 it was -39C and arriving at the hotel at 2pm that afternoon to a welcoming shot of Tequilla and +27C was a great start . Our room was on the 9th floor with a great balcony perfectly placed for watching the sunset . It reminded me of the view in Netanya last year.

We enjoyed the beach and 2 trips into Mazatlan . To the street market on Sunday and into Viego Mazatlan on Wednesday . We DID check with hotel personal about safety first and heard nor saw any thing that looked like it could be a problem . The Governor of the state arrived at the hotel next to ours on the Wednesday evening just before Carnival activites were to begin and there were LOTS of soldiers and jeeps in his entourage .

At the end of a very enjoyable week , after WAY to much food and alcohol (most notable were the Tequila Mariachis and the Rum Doctor Funks) ,I think I've had my quota of all inclusives for a while . I am ready to return to my "Journeys" next year .

Enjoy the photos.

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Photos

Feb 2011 Mazatlan Meico 047
Pretty grand huh ... not like any hostels I've ever stayed in.

Behind the hotel
First morning .Mist on the hills behind the hotel . It was sweater weather in the am when I walked the beach before breakfast.

Morning #2
Zona Dorado in the morning mist. Mit was usually gone by 9:30-10am

Erosion
I had to wonder how the waves managed to carve this one.

Notice
Amazing what you find on the beach

Puffer Fish?
A gift from the sea . I also collect a zillion shells most precious being a sand dollar.

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The barbers worked constantly

OLd Mazatlan
A family band who were very entertaining . The &ish year old on the snare was really good.

Carnival ?
Preformers in the Plaza . We think that they were doing a TV special about the Carnival that was about to begin.

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Great building isn't it!

Feb 2011 Mazatlan Meico 093
I found it interesting that this notice was in English first...

AHHHHH
My view most days . I did get a bit of a burn the first day and so stayed in a shadier area than what you see.

Booze Cart
and , but , the drink cart was never far away.

Same hat different beach
and the COCO LOCO was good!

The Last Sunset
It was also the first time there were clouds in the sky which certainly added to the specticle.

Riu Emerald Bay
It was a walking beach . The flags were ALWAYS red . It was a walking beach NOT a swimming beach and that was ok for me . I did swim in the pools and drink at the swim up bar though.

Last View from our room
After breakfast a cloud moved in and the beach disappeared.! Not a bad ending .

Comments

[donnie kraft]

Way to go, girl! I think you should just keep partying until your 60th year is over - get it out of your system!!!

[R&C]

Great pics...
Glad you had a warm, relaxing wk. The booze cart looks inviting. Hope Shirley enjoyed it. We do not know that cathedral. Tks fo sharing. R&C

[Shirley]

Beauty
Do you think we were under-dressed for Playa Bruja?

[Shirley]

Aaaaah...
Oh, this was a grand day.

[Shirley]

Wonderful
Shirley DID enjoy it. Pam was a great travel companion, encouraging even to take the bus! A very relaxing holiday.