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RVing in Mexico with Raymondo and Marsia - 2013

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April 6th 2013
Published: April 8th 2013
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We had planned to spend Semana Santa (Holy Week) at Hacienda Contreras in Mexico's interior because for the five years we have been wintering in Mexico we have been warned that the beaches would be swarmed by unruly Mexicans and that our lives would be endangered if we were anywhere near popular Mexican vacation destinations. But Ray had an episode at Hacienda Contreras that we thought warrant... Read Full Entry



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Marcia Covert
LunaSea
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We are embarking on a three month RV trip around Mexico and would like to share the experience with family, friends and anyone else who is interested in this fascinating country.... full info
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Most of our biker neighbors camped in tents. A few had motorhomes. Most of our biker neighbors camped in tents. A few had motorhomes.
Most of our biker neighbors camped in tents. A few had motorhomes.
We are very glad to see Mexico's emerging middle class beginning to enjoy recreational opportunities that we Americans take for granted.
Nice hog. This belongs to one of our campground neighbors.Nice hog. This belongs to one of our campground neighbors.
Nice hog. This belongs to one of our campground neighbors.
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These two bikes belonged to our neighbors too.These two bikes belonged to our neighbors too.
These two bikes belonged to our neighbors too.
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These two little guys were cute but otherwise Saturday's motorcycle parade was disappointing because for some reason most Harley owners failed to participate.These two little guys were cute but otherwise Saturday's motorcycle parade was disappointing because for some reason most Harley owners failed to participate.
These two little guys were cute but otherwise Saturday's motorcycle parade was disappointing because for some reason most Harley owners failed to participate.
We spectators were left standing along the malecon watching an endless steam of off the shelf ATVs and lame motorcycles pass.
Nobody seems to know why the hundreds of Harleys in town failed to participate in the parade.Nobody seems to know why the hundreds of Harleys in town failed to participate in the parade.
Nobody seems to know why the hundreds of Harleys in town failed to participate in the parade.
Church in El Quelite. Church in El Quelite.
Church in El Quelite.
Because the small church yard is fenced, we couldn't back up enough to photograph the whole church.
Statue in El Quelite church yard.Statue in El Quelite church yard.
Statue in El Quelite church yard.
The whole village of El Quelite looks like everybody's storybook image of a peaceful Mexican village.The whole village of El Quelite looks like everybody's storybook image of a peaceful Mexican village.
The whole village of El Quelite looks like everybody's storybook image of a peaceful Mexican village.
In fact, this serene village could very well have served as a model for Disney's Epcot Mexican village.
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The El Meson de los Laureanos restaurant is the largest and most popular in El Quelite. It's style and ambiance also could have been replicated in Disney's Mexican themed restauants.The El Meson de los Laureanos restaurant is the largest and most popular in El Quelite. It's style and ambiance also could have been replicated in Disney's Mexican themed restauants.
The El Meson de los Laureanos restaurant is the largest and most popular in El Quelite. It's style and ambiance also could have been replicated in Disney's Mexican themed restauants.
Ray sitting at the small table we chose in the middle dining room.Ray sitting at the small table we chose in the middle dining room.
Ray sitting at the small table we chose in the middle dining room.
Most tables were set for large groups. Restaurant dining in Mexico is another custom that is hard to get used to. One chooses their own table and seats themselves. Obviously, the staff is trained to watch for new guests as service is always prompt.
This is one of the two outdoor dining areas.This is one of the two outdoor dining areas.
This is one of the two outdoor dining areas.
Both were mostly packed with motorcyclists from Moto Week in Mazatlan.
Ray and I both ordered carnitas. Here, instead of the pork being shredded as is customary served in the U.S., here they are served in large spicy chunks along with the aforementioned nopales and beans. Ray and I both ordered carnitas. Here, instead of the pork being shredded as is customary served in the U.S., here they are served in large spicy chunks along with the aforementioned nopales and beans.
Ray and I both ordered carnitas. Here, instead of the pork being shredded as is customary served in the U.S., here they are served in large spicy chunks along with the aforementioned nopales and beans.
This seems to be the restaurant mascot.This seems to be the restaurant mascot.
This seems to be the restaurant mascot.
Restaurant garden decor.Restaurant garden decor.
Restaurant garden decor.
As I wrote in a previous blog, I don't know anything about cactus but they fascinate me. These specimens are particularly impressive. As I wrote in a previous blog, I don't know anything about cactus but they fascinate me. These specimens are particularly impressive.
As I wrote in a previous blog, I don't know anything about cactus but they fascinate me. These specimens are particularly impressive.
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8th April 2013

Michelle
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Semana Santa
Nothing like the roar of the surf and the roar of motorcycles all at the same time!
9th April 2013

LunaSea
Marcia Covert

You know it.
9th April 2013

LunaSea
Marcia Covert

You know it
9th April 2013

Contessa
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Great photos! It looks like you had a marvellous time in Mazatlan. Next time you have to come join us on Stone Island/Isla de la Piedra at Tres Amigos RV Park. See you in San Carlos.
9th April 2013

LunaSea
Marcia Covert

We do love Mar Rosa and have become very attached to Maleno and Juan - and all the excellent nearby restaurants - but we do hope to spend a week or so on Isla de la Piedra next winter. You guys do have an awesome beach. Thanks for the invite. Keep in touch. Marcia

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