When I reached the malecon that morning, I thought that the light was kind of eerie. My camera could not capture it.
The sun was about to rise upon another perfect day.
I love this picture of Sue!
I attended Island Church with Sister Sue and friends Donna and Carol.
That afternoon I whiled away the time at Centro Beach with SIL Lorraine, Kelly and friends Kim, Brenda & Deenie. Lorraine and I had a lovely swim in the ocean. I had to head home to wash the salt off before dinner.
The day with family was so much fun that we agreed to reconvene for sunset and pizza that evening. The pizza was fabulous and very affordable. We ordered from Pomodorino’s just a short walk away. Read more about it here. https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/isla-mujeres-2024-restaurant-feature-il-pomodorino-isla-pizza/
A walk down Hidalgo & then a quick visit to Snappers to watch the Jets win in overtime. Then to my book.
Kath’s quote: “Traveling in the company of those we love is home in motion.” – Leigh Hunt
Got caught up on my food features so I got out of the room today!
Walked the malecon.
Read more of the Stanley Tucci book while lingering over coffee.
A bus stop selfie.
Met Sister Sue and took the bus to La Gloria.
I take a picture of this church whenever I walk past it.
Did some browsing at the bead store and then to LYSH (Little Yellow School House) to take in some great performers as part of the Island Music Festival.
Had a great fundraisinf lunch at the school in the shade of their beautiful trees.
We were hoping to jump back onto a bus, but the sun was still high and it was hot.
Home for a bit then off to Isla Burger. We split an amazing burger. Hear all about it here: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/__trashed/
Kath’s quote: “Living like local when you travel provides a deeper understanding your destination.”-Jackie Gately
A quick morning walk as I had lots of writing to get to.
Even after almost 20 years of visiting, this quirky island always brings me joy. Like one set of neighbours who long ago made a balcony railing out of empty wine bottles.
Or other neighbours who fill their golf cart with plastic crates. They place the crates in their unoccupied parking spot while they are out running errands.
If you want a great vantage to see the diversity of Isla, sit in one of the municipal loncherias. On this day I was awaiting my friends Jan and Bruce who ended up treating me to lunch at the 4th loncheria. The food was great and the catch up visit was even better.
I ordered the pork chop so that I would get fries. You might find that silly but the fries were so good it was worth it and there was enough pork for a second meal!
The watermelon water was also delicious.
I was going to be joined by my dear friend Karen on the island soon, so I checked out her new digs just across from Centro beach.
I love staying in Centro where there is always a water view, just moments away.
I was drawn to Centro Beach again at sunset and then hopped a bus with Sister Sue to visit our Isla friend Criss Medina at her new restaurant in the former Sesso Locos.
We met her daughter Dani who is managing Riconcito Kahlo.
There was a wonderful trio playing and the ambience was so lovely. Our dinner was first class and you can read all about it here: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/isla-mujeres-2024-restaurant-features-riconcito-kahlo/
Home early. Started reading Stanley Tucci’s fascinating book (with recipes!)
Kath’s quote: “Sunsets are so beautiful that they almost seem as if we were looking through the gates of Heaven”.– John Lubbock
Little did I know that I would get glued to my beach chair (but not at the beach) for most of the day. I was so enthralled by my book and finished it. Erin French-Finding Freedom. If you are a foodie it is absolutely delicious!
I did manage a little shop so I would snack on wholesome food as I read. I also went and visited Hortencia and her family.
At Happy Hour downstairs my friend Penny heard me lamenting about drinking wine from a coffee cup and loaned me hers for my time left at the apartment! There is a lovely circle of new Isla friends staying here.
Sister Sue and I dined at Kokonuts where my gorgeous friend Sylvia has moved her staff from Sardinia Smile.
Dinner was scrumptious. Read all the details here: https://foodmusings.ca/uncategorized/isla-mujeres-2024-restaurant-feature-kokonuts-sardinian-smile/
Another perfect day in paradise.
Kath’s quote: There is not in Italy what there is in Sardinia, nor Sardinia what there is in Italy.-Francesco Cetti
That morning I was filled with a sense of gratitude. Thankful that I was healthy and had the resources to be on the island again. And equally thankful for what I left back home-five grandkids! As I gazed at the Isla sign, I realized that all their first name initials were included in the sign. Well, except for my lone grandson whose name starts with an “F”.
So I had to use some artistic license.
Loved my morning sunrise walk and then it was home for a bit to catch up on my writing.
Am I so blessed to work from anywhere.
While I was out, the apartment manager asked if he could borrow my extra bed! I kid you not. There was a Mexican family also staying in the compound and beds were at a premium. Eric had been sleeping with his baby boy who took up the entire bed. I had only been using the bed to climb into the hammock, so I said “By all means”. Unfortunately I didn’t realize how much the bed actually assisted me. I had a heck of a time getting my short legs swung over and into the the hammock. Good thing nobody could witness that comical sight!
SIL Lorraine and my brother Kelly were joining me for breakfast at Grill Garden. As I was walking, I heard a “Kathryne”? It was Brenda one of the owners of Grill Garden, so we walked the rest of the way together. I had never met Brenda IRL and she was exactly as I expected-soft and gracious with a uncanny sense of food and hospitality. Breakfast was better than I remembered it. For all the details check out my Restaurant Feature https://foodmusings.ca/uncategorized/isla-mujeres-2024-restaurant-features-north-garden/
I was home for a couple of hours and then off to meet the gang of Manitobans on a sunset cruise. My sister Sue had given me this as my Christmas present. What a great gift! She and her friend Donna had won the cruise as a scholarship fundraising prize, the year prior.
We cruised the west edge of the island all the way to Garrafon and then headed back to North Beach for sunset. In the mean time, Our trusty captain fixed us a fresh and sparkling guacamole snack.
There was a reverse sunset that evening.Happy Manitobans-4 Newbies and 7 IslaholicsSelfie
Sister Sue and I were heading out for dinner later, but when that got postponed, I moseyed home, and had leftovers and a glass of wine with my lady neighbours. Another perfect day.
Kath’s quote: “Sail away and let the sunset and the waves be your soundtrack”.-authour unknown
