Is it Tuesday?

Monday was another day of sleeping in late and enjoying a tranquil wake up. Warm winds barely stirring over your skin as you sip coffee looking out over a beautiful bay. Perhaps a pastry to add to the morning repast.

Decided to head to Ixtapa this Monday a.m. (or was it noon already) as we headed by taxi around the headlands. We were dropped off at the open air mall which we found half closed and desolate of even tourists. We tried to obtain a few Rx's at the drugeria which Carolyn had failed to bring along in the correct number, but unfortunately even here they sometimes require prescriptions. After wandering a bit, we headed back to the flea market area and found a shop where Tshirts, shirts and baubles were purchased before we headed over to the beach.

The beach here is lined with high rise hotels, like a poor man's version of Miami or Kanaapali, but not nearly as picturesque as Zee. We walked along the beach with the black flags waving to keep all out of the surf (there were rips but it didn't look quite that bad) and then found a nice restaurant along the shore for lunch. We shared a sandwich and beverages and then decided we like ClubIntrawest better so we hailed a cab and went 'home'.

We soon found our 'regular' spots poolside and enjoyed the sun and warm water while I finished reading my second book of the vacation. After that, we invited Bill and Louise over for appetizers at our condo and again headed down the beach for dinner. This one was excellent and it stayed down for all concerned, too.

Today, we waved to Bill and Louise from our patio as they headed back to Portland after a four day excursion and we ended up under the palapas and the shade. I began reading Jekyl and Hyde to Carolyn and also began reading the first few chapters of Prof. MacCloud's treatise on Christianity. I've found the chapters well-written and informative.

Then Carolyn and I wandered about 30 feet to our right and both had massages just off the beach! I think I might have actually fallen asleep for a brief moment. VERY RELAXING! Then Carolyn picked out color for both toes and fingernails.

This evening we headed back to Zee for dinner at Tamales where we enjoyed a sampler plate of beef enchiladas with mole sauce, chile relleno, quesedilla with chicken, and a pork tamale. We're stuffed and well fed.

Hope this isn't too hard for you who have little access to Mexican food, but we'll eat in your honor.