Another day at the beach
Puerto Penasco, Mexico: I am happy to report all is well
and I did not leave the RV park all day. I just enjoyed the beach and the local
surroundings today. We were up relatively early (for us) and enjoyed coffee
without a gale-force wind and ran in the glorious sunshine - before the
gale-force winds again invaded the beach. Dang.
Still, if we placed our chairs just-right behind our bus, we could avoid the wind
and enjoy the sunshine in calm... except for the steady stream of vendors
parading by.
I think the flowers made of corn husks are exquisite. Colorful. But what
in the heck would I do with them? Sure makes a pretty photo. By now, I
am
just thanking the vendors for stopping-by and wishing them good luck in
their daily sales.
Except for Sandra.
When Sandra stops by (daily) we always buy a bobble-head creature from
her. Today, we bought a ladybug. One dollar.
Whether we need it or not.
And we did not need a bobble-head ladybug.
But who can resist Sandra?
Thank goodness Sandra isn't selling BMW's.
This dude parked his boat in front of our campsite for a
while this afternoon. He was hoping for a customer to ride on the
"Banana Boat" he tows - at high speeds - behind his motorboat. Kids
love to bump along on the Banana Boat. I don't think he found any
customers in our RV park this afternoon.
This evening Samantha and her sister again made an
appearance to sell DT more bobble-head creatures. Tonight My Dear Driver
purchased three animals to add to his collection. DT vigorously scours
through their assortment to secure only the finest specimens. The girls
know they are not dealing with an amateur. They know a true sucker connoisseur
when the find one.
I printed the photos I snapped last night of Samantha and her siblings and
gave them to the kids tonight when they returned to our campsite. The
kids love to have photos of themselves - as do kids all over the world.
However, their older brother did not appreciate the fact I did not print
a photo of him alone yesterday... so he asked if he could pose for me
today.
Okay, so maybe my Spanish isn't so good... but if Fernando isn't a
ham...
Hey, Lady, take my photo.
I am awesome.
I told Fernando (in my broken Spanish) that I would have
the photos for him tomorrow and I would charge him
"only" five peso (45-cents US) each. He was
bargaining with me as he strolled off towards home.
The sun was going down. Happy Hour began. Friendly
neighbors came by with appetizers and cocktails.
This very differently-colored
cinnamon Rock Dove strolled-by as well.
This afternoon I baked two peach
crostatas - one for us, and another for our next
door neighbor's, Paul & Britt. I made the
whole-wheat crust and the peaches came from Gina &
Steve's ranch. I know I shouldn't rave on food I
made myself, but this dessert was just yummy.
Buttery. Sweet. Peachy. Thank you Gina for the
lovely peaches. Perfect!
This is Mandy. Mandy is a
Bernese Mountain Dog - owned by our campground
neighbors, Britt & Paul. They are from Durango,
Colorado. Mandy wasn't too sure about us, but since
we are allowed to give her one doggie cookie (each)
per day, Mandy now thinks we are okay. Mandy isn't a
year old yet, but is very well behaved and
incredibly sweet. We love this dog.
But the sun was setting - look at my
shadow taking this photo - looking towards town.
Everyone was finishing cocktails and
getting ready for dinner.
DT snapped this sunset photo just as
we went inside for the evening.
Probably, possibly, maybe, tomorrow we will do
something. Maybe. Maybe not.
It's not like I have a basketball team to cheer for
any longer.
Rat farts.
Until my next update, I remain, your beach bum
correspondent.
RV Park:
The Reef RV Park
- Hundreds of campsites, all in sand. 30 &
50 amp power, water and sewer. Some power hookups
are shared - one camper gets the 50 amp, and their
neighbor has to use the 30 amp. This campground is
popular with ATVers, families and many Canadians
spend the winter here. A regular campsite (non-ocean
front) is $150 week.