Monday Nov 30
Moving day. Had to say goodbye to the Airbnb that we really loved. The price for December was triple what we paid for November. Our new place is just 5 minutes away and a little closer to the beach. It is a condo-hotel suite, 2 bed, 2-1/2 bath, quite a bit smaller and not as well equipped but will do nicely for the month. Air conditioning is included so at least there will be no unexpected charge at the end! We had lunch at Chiltepin and got a few groceries in the evening.
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| The new workspace |
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| The classroom |
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| Master bedroom with funky lighting! |
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| Rooftop pool |
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| Rooftop view |
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| Our unit is bottom right above the garage. |
Tuesday Dec 1
Unpacked, then took a walk/ride to the fruit market at Calle 2 & Av. 25 - we really need to incorporate some more fruit and veg into our diet!!
We tried out an alternative taco tonight - Lebanese tacos at Bait Lajam with a 2x3 special. The tacos are huge and filled with tender meat and onions with about 7 different sauce options. They are around 60 pesos a piece so really good value.
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| Rolling his eyes as I request yet another photo! |
It's messy and they don't have forks so be sure to have some sanitizer and wipes on hand!!
We walked supper off and Connor found a football jersey he had been longing for on sale on 5th Ave.
Wednesday Dec 2
Jordan and I began the day with a nice walk to the pier and along 5th - where the reconstruction is still happening but still very slowly.
The 3 of us went for a delicious lunch at Birria and had the 'golden' tacos - kind of like a grilled meat and cheese tortilla drenched in birria consome.
Thursday Nov 3rd
Rode up to Loncheria Dona Juanita.
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| Mole chicken again! |
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| Chicken tostadas |
Playa has so much variety so we ordered sushi for takeout - so yummy and a great deal on 2 x1 nights - 300 pesos/$20 CAD.
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| Tempura shrimp, crunchy shrimp, dynamite crab and salmon rolls |
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| Night view from the rooftop |
Friday Nov 4
All three of us went for lunch at La Tarraya. Connor is still not much of a fan of beach walking, unless absolutely necessary so he rode home. The beach was very eroded again but the water was clear and it was not very busy at all.
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| There is supposed to be a nice seating area surrounding the statue ... eventually! |
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| Love that feeling! |
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| Sand erosion creates a wall. |
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| Exposed roots that once were covered by sandy beach. |
Later that evening we went down to City Hall which is even more decked out for Xmas and we enjoyed some lovely Mexican music.
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Saturday Nov 5
Today was smoking hot! Dropped some laundry at yet another lavendaria then rode down to the beach. It was perfect at the spot we usually head to in front of Fundadores Park with lots of space on the beach and in the water. We spent over an hour bobbing in the waves then grabbed a drink and a ceviche at La Tarraya.
I was finally pleased when I collected my laundry with the express service requested and smelling wonderfully sanitized (6.8 kg for 200 pesos/$13 CAD)!
We got the teenager out of the house for a walk on 5th Ave. It was very busy and alive and we are definitely noticing more and more national and international tourists, out and about. If you head north it tends to be less crowded which is what we did.
We then had our standing weekend game of Euchre with Jackie and Gord.
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| We didn't get the memo about smiling!! |
Sunday Nov 6
Rained pretty much all day until about 4pm. We went to Walmart for supplies but we're horrified to find we could not buy alcohol in the store after 5pm and we were in the checkout at about 3 minutes after!! Had a lovely supper at El Fogon. I have been experiencing some stomach problems so the simple chicken fajitas were a good choice. We haven't been eating enough vegetables so going to incorporate more next week.
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| Arrachera and AL Pastor meats. |
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| Connor LOVES marquesitas. |
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| Night walk on 5th Ave. |
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| 38th Street is really pretty. |
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| Night all! |