Blogs from Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, North America - page 3

Well, we finally made it to Stone Island. and we will be here for 4 months. It is a true paradise but it was a real journey to get here. I left off on my last blog we were in Queen Valley, AZ. We had a great time there, but we got anxious to get on our way to Mexico. We went to some fun places in Arizona, like Tortilla Flats, and Goldfield Ghost Town. The desert is beautiful and we both really enjoyed it. We met Barry and Sonja in Phoenix, which is a huge city and we were glad to leave......and to be on our way to our destination. We picked up Barry and Sonja and then met three other couples at a place in Amado, AZ which is south of Tucson. We all ... read more

After departing from our private hotel in Isla de Las Piedras (Stone Island) we set out to search for food. We were told to drive about five minutes down the road to get to the *center* of town. I seriously could of walked there in five minutes and it turned out to be more like a string of restaurants. I also use the term restaurants very loosely. They are places to eat with a sand floor and makeshift roofs with open sides. No complaints here though as this leads to a beautiful view of the ocean as well as a nice warm breeze! We choose the last restaurant for no apparent reason. Since there was no one around we weren't sure if any of them were even open. They assured us they were open and told ... read more

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 warranted an early departure to Mazatlan where he could obtain medical attention if necessary. We left Mazamitla Thursday morning. By the time we got to Mazatlan festivities celebrating Jesus's death and resurrection were filling the streets with music and fun. It was dark when we pulled into California RV Park just off the main drag. After we got set up, we joined the throngs along Mazatlan's main drag bought hotdogs ... read more

The group split up a little and we followed Ray and Marsha into Mazatlan. We stayed at a lovely Campground on the beach, pricey, but nice. We walked to an area called the Golden Zone and Bar called Twisted Mamma’s. On the way we stopped at an ATM and discovered that Ed had left his ATM card in the last ATM machine a few days ago. We settled in and started on some serious Margaritas! OMG! The bartender sets the glass on the bar with the ice, then he starts with the tequila, count: 1..2..3..4..5..6..7…8…9..10, then the Cuantro: 1..2..3..4..5.., then it is just one lime or 2? Danger Danger! They were too good! We were in serious trouble. Let’s just say, I remember the first 5….The problem was the more I drank, the more I drank! ... read more

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 ... read more