This is as close as I got to sunrise that morning. The wind was howling and I still had my nightie on and I didn’t want to risk the wind blowing it to my waist! I wrote and posted two Restaurant Features in the am. That is how productive I can be when not hanging out on the Malecon all morning.

My friends Jeff and Ben were ferrying over from Cancun for the day. Things were detained at their end so I took some ferry terminal pics.

I like nothing better than being an Isla tour guide. We walked from the ferry along Centro beach and then North beach to Media Luna Beach when we cut in to pick up a new dress from Hortencia.

The guys wanted to see Punta Sur so we took the east road there in a cab and the west road back. We didnt linger at the south point as the wind was almost hurricane force there.

Back in Centro we yacked at El Patio Happy Hour, to discover that Jeff and my niece Alicia are related!

That evening we headed to our fav Grill Garden for a fabulous dinner before the guys headed back to the ferry for their return. Sister Sue and brother Kelly joined us as well as sister in law Lorraine and friend Donna. Here is the Grill Garden Restaurant Feature that Sister Sue wrote: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/isla-mujeres-2025-restaurant-features-grill-garden-by-sister-sue/

Kath’s quote: “Serendipity was my tour guide, assisted by caprice.“-Pico Lyer

Love never fails.

One of the many reasons I love Isla, is watching the sky at sunrise.

On this day, neither Sue or I had writing to do so we grabbed a bus and headed mid island for brunch at Casa Mkx.

MapChickapps has a new navigational feature and Sue followed our progress and then she shouted to the driver to let us off. That’s the way the system works here.

The food as shown in this blog link here: ( https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/isla-mujeres-2025-restaurant-features-casa-mkx-written-by-sister-3/ ) is art and that is because a former Madera chef is at the helm.

When you have a meal, you are welcome to use the pool which is lovely. There are also classes under the palapa. We witnessed a boxing class and salsa dancing had been scheduled at 8 am. It was nice to get out of Centro for part of the day.

After a brief Happy Hour with Donna and visit with neighbour Cheryl, I was out the door again.

This time to dine with our friend Gustavo at Isla Burger. Brother Kelly and his wife Lorraine joined me. The food was perfect, as usual. Here is the Restaurant Feature that I wrote for the blog. https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/isla-mujeres-2025-restaurant-features-isla-burger/. Gustavo has met many members of my family including my niece and goddaughter Dani and her husband Dylan who live in Australia!

When the rain started, Kelly gave up his poncho for me. What a guy! In the rain I joined Donna for the 4 Nations Hockey final. It was fun to watch with an equal number of US and Canadian fans. It was a full and wonderful day filled with family and friends, old and new.

Kath’s quote: “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold.” – Nursery Rhyme 

Love never fails.

Learning how to let it go…  Why is this a lesson I have to learn over and over again?

I was still at sunrise

and then I did a loop around my hood.

I had missed our cleaner the day prior so I waited all day for her and she never came. I had lots of writing to do anyway but I got all indignant about that. Why? Well today I dont know why. I am letting go.

There was a misunderstanding about our dinner arrangements

but we ended up at Mama Rosa’s, a place I had never been before. The food was amazing and the evening was a lovely one!

Let it go, let it go…

Kath’s quote: “It’s funny how some distance makes everything seem small and the fears that once controlled me can’t get to me at all.”- songwriters Robert Joseph Lopez and Kristen Jane Anderson

Love never fails.

This hidden gem is tucked away on a very residential street.  I was glad my taxi driver knew exactly where to take me. I may have otherwise missed the entrance. On street level, a bit of signage is the only indication that you’ve found the place.

There is no storefront because the main floor of the building is the home of the family who runs it. Through the gate and up two flights of stairs and you’re in the dinning room; an open area with a bar and handsome wooded tables. A lovely setting for dinner, but I had heard about the amazing views from the very top so we ascended one more staircase to discover what is likely the best 360 degree view on the island. 

We were greeted by Julio, who with his brother Misseal are the proprietors of La Casa del Ceviche situated atop their Abuela’s house. 

Julio started us off with refreshing beverages, (my horchata was especially delicious), and a big plate of ceviche mixto. Because? How can you dine at the house of ceviche and not eat any? And it lived up to its namesake. The conch, octopus, and shrimp were tossed in lime, onion, tomato and cilantro, topped with perfectly ripe avocado, and served with freshly fried chips. 

For our mains we had the coconut shrimp and the shrimp tacos. The coconut shrimp portion was huge with six large shrimp. A mix of panko and coconut, the coating was crispy and the shrimp flavourful. Served with a lightly dressed salad of mixed greens and fluffy rice, this dish could be easily shared as dinner for two. My favourite part was the sweet mango habanero dipping sauce. 

The tacos of shrimp, red onion and peppers sautéed in white wine were also tasty. Although we were so caught up in conversation that our tortillas were a bit dry by the time we ate them. Totally our fault, but maybe I’d ask for my tortillas on the side next time so I can fill them as I eat them and they stay soft and warm under a napkin. 

The brothers take great pride in the fact that every item on the menu is made from scratch. The dessert selection looked tempting and all the desserts are homemade by the wife of Misseal. 

La Casa is known for its free delivery anywhere on the island. Including to the beach or out to your boat. Delivery is available on the same schedule as the restaurant, noon to 10:00 pm daily. 

The restaurant can accommodate up to 40 people and the space can be booked for special events. It would be a perfect space for a celebration under the stars. 

Watch for a new menu coming soon. And plans are underway to open a rooftop bar on the other portion of the terrace next year. 

Kath’s quote: “For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me want to dream.”- Vincent Van Gogh

Love never fails.

Sunrise from a stationary place. I realised that when I am walking the malecon with a group, something was missing in my moring. So I went back to my former habit of solitude while watching the sunrise and couting the many blessings in my life. It made for a sweeter day.

I spent the morning writing and had a leftover lunch.

I disassembled the bacon wrapped jalepenos from the night before, making half a sandwich with crispy bacon and the gooey cheese from inside the pepper.

For dessert I halved a market mango and scooped it out into luscious bites.

I spent some time with Kelly and Lorraine under the palms at the beach. It was a hot one so Lorraine and I took a dip in the sea.

That evening we cabbed it to the colonias for a fabulous dinner at a local family place.

To check out all of the wonderful food that we ate that evening, please follow this link. https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/isla-mujeres-2025-restaurant-features-taqueria-mafer/

It was like going back in time for all the reasons that I feel in love with the island in the first place.

Kath’s quote: “I know I am in love with you because my reality is finally better than my dreams.”
— Dr Seuss

Love never fails