¡Magical Evening!

Last Saturday we enjoyed a wonderful evening of music, good food and conversation sponsored by  Mazatlán Animal Rescue.  Proceeds went to the group that rescues stray animals, neuters and cares for them and places them for adoption. Food catered by Cosmos was delicious and the music was magical. The musicians volunteered their time and talent.  What a great event!

Linking to Our World Tuesday

CDP February 1st theme day is a Scene from a Coffee House/Cafe

Colourful Beach Scene

Some kind of photo shoot was taking place on this beach will all these nubile young women.

Linking to ABC WEDNESDAY and Our World Tuesday

CDP BLOGGERS: The February Theme is "Cafe Scene"

Surfing

Good mural to entice a desire to surf!
Linking to Monday Mural

CDP Bloggers:  Don't forget the February 1st Theme: Cafe Scene

Topolo

There are many fine restaurants in Mazatlán, one of which is Topolo's.  Good food and good service.  We often visit at least once before we leave. I particularly enjoy eating in the outdoor space that is enclosed within the establishment.

Saturday Market

Saturday Market on Zaragosa is well attended by many of the snowbirds and expats living in the city.
There is a myriad of food items to savour and buy: delicious cheeses, produce, delectable bakery items, fruit, jams and jellies, and much more.  Tables and chairs are set up so if you are so inclined, you can enjoy coffee with your pastries and food. Volunteers at animal shelters often bring adoptable animals to show off.  A little something for everyone! Today I'll go again to see what more I can buy and enjoy! Have to get there early to get the best of the goodies.

Carnaval

Carnaval in Mazatlán will begin February 4, 2016.  Already festivities are being organized for the huge event that lasts through the 9th.  Selection of princesses is underway and statues are being placed strategically around the city and along the Malecon. This one is located in the Plaza Machado.  I've included a smaller photo of it so you could better visualise the actual size of these statues.

Mario's Missing!

Mario whom you have already met here is missing! He is an escape artist, or so it seems. He is very affectionate, and we really miss him.  If you see him around the Plaza Machado, or anywhere else in the city, grab him and bring him back to Loro de Oro Inn at 622 Constitucion. We are leaving in a week so I would like to see him again before we go back to frigid Minnesota.
Linking to Saturdays Critters and Camera Critters.

Variety of signs

There are an abundance of signs of every variety in Mazatlán.  In many cases one does not need to know Spanish to understand what is being advertised or sold.

Linking to Signs, Signs

Beauty in Decay

Last Tuesday I posted a photo for Our World Tuesday that was markedly different from this one, yet both are within walking distance of our condo.  There are many lots in El Centro Historico waiting for a developer to come in and transform the property.  But there is a certain beauty in decay for a photographer.

Linking to ABC WEDNESDAY-"B" and Our World Tuesday

Caning

The people in México keep themselves busy.  Saw this young man caning a rocking chair as we walked down one of the side streets back to our condo.  We could not communicate with one another because of our language skills, but he liked having me take his photo.  I like to give people whom I photograph a print copy of their image but in this case it wasn't possible.  Never go to a country without knowing the language! I had rudimentary skills a few years ago but I lost the facility without practice. One of my goals this year is learn Spanish again. Getting back to the photo, I am impressed by the work ethic of so many Mexicans I have met here in Mazatlán.

¡Talented hombre!

Several years ago we rented a casa next door to this man.  We returned to his family's outdoor food stand recently to say "Hola" again.  He was cordial as usual and posed for a photo with his very-tame bird that has freedom from outside his cage. As a young man Chuy toured part of the United States as a member of a band, playing trumpet.  Obviously a man of many talents.

Chihuahuas

Three of the five Chihuahuas that we see occasionally at the Oro de Loro Inn.  We seldom see them because the owners are very careful that they do not disturb or mingle with the guests.  I'd prefer to have them visit often.

Linking to camera critters and saturday's critters

Typical Mazatlán Sunsets

All the sunsets in Mazatlán are amazing!

Linking to Skywatch Friday

La Casa de la Abuelita

Several years ago I noticed an elderly woman sweeping this patio.  To my delight during my vacation I saw the same woman here in this same spot. The casa is located in the Plaza Machado, which can get very noisy and chaotic at times and during week-end evenings plus it is surrounded by a live theatre and many restaurants. It must be quite soundproof.  I need to find out a bit more about this casa and the woman; these are the times when I suffer from my limited Spanish vocabulary.

Adorable-ABC Wednesday "A"

What can be more adorable than a brand new kitten?

Linking to ABC Wednesday

Calle Sixto Asuna

 The neighbourhood in which we now live, at least for the month of January, is very different from our permanent home in Minnesota.  Although modernised the lamps give the streets an "an old world" feeling.

Linking to Our World Tuesday

Art Gallery mural

I don't think that this needs further explanation!

Linking to Monday Murals

Water Crafts

I have to admit that this collage is from the archives and is an earlier post, but I love these boats and ships.  I need to make a note to hike over to the beach to watch the fishermen early in the morning as they clean their catch.

Houdini

While sitting on our patio I decided to check the community room for an English/Spanish dictionary to replace one that I had forgotten to pack. When I returned, Walter, the inn's resident cat had made himself at home, lying atop my journal. . .probably sated after cleaning up the plate of cheese and crackers I had left behind. This is the same cat that has learned how to slide open our kitchen screen to come in to visit us.  The innkeeper (sadly) has foiled Walter by applying a "catch" that opens the window just large enough so the cat cannot enter our place.

Linking to Camera Critters and Saturday's Critters