I knew that I would miss sunrise from the Malecon and all the Isla friends who greet me.
I had some “real” work to do that morning. I am so grateful that I can work anywhere in the world as long as there is internet.
Sue and I visited two restaurants that day. Beautiful Lupita (follow this link for all the details: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/isla-mujeres-2025-restaurant-features-restaurante-lupita/
and Pizza Rock-a long time fav of ours. (See that blog link here: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/isla-mujeres-2025-restaurant-feature-pizza-rock-by-sister-sue/ )
Sunrises, friends, food, family. What could be better?
Kath’s quote: “People who love to eat are always the best people.” –Julia Child
I was awake a little bit later that morning and missed the first peak of the sun.
Yoghurt, mango and homemade granola made for a scrumptious breakfast bowl.
I took a morning walk to the beach and then headed home for my first afternoon nap of that trip. The humidity was low and the breeze was refreshing with all the windows open. I do love that I have three directions of windows in my little apartment. Afterwards, I had to start my day all over again with a cup of coffee and a shower. This is why I do not typically take afternoon naps. I did manage to finish another book with my coffee.
I headed back to the beach for sunset
and then met with Sue and Donna for a fabulous dinner at El Mexicano on Hidalgo. Read this blog link for all the yummy details. https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/isla-mujeres-2025-restaurant-feature-el-mexicana/
Can you guess from these pictures, one of the reasons that I love this restaurant so much?
The cocktails were fabulous.Look at this delectable food!
We topped off the evening with a shared slice of carrot cake at Juanita’s, with the family. Then we did one last lap of Hidalgo. A perfect Isla day.
Kath’s quote: “The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” — George Santayana
Donna and I went shopping at Hortencia’s and Irma’s.
We walked past North Garden on the way to walk the beach.
I spied a a spinach & feta bagel and split it with Donna .
North Beach is not as lovely as my memories of it. We wound around to Centro Beach which was hot and still, so we made our way home to read in comfort.
Out to beautiful Olivia’s for dinner with Susan. Read all the delicious details in this link to the blog: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/isla-mujeres-2025-restaurant-features-olivia-tastes-from-the-mediterranean-by-sister-sue/
To Nashs for the last half of the Jets game. So grateful that Sue is on the mend.
Kath’s quote: “Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say.” – Alice Walker
Shopped for produce at the market then home for lunch. Spent the afternoon on the beach with Kelly and Lorraine.
Headed home for some hammock reading and supper.
A solo walk after supper then another group lap with the gang. Home to get organized for the week. Life is good.
Kath’s quote: “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain
