I am starting to forget what day it is

 As I said I am starting to get my days mixed up. Especially what we did and where we went. Thank goodness the photos are dated. I already mentioned that one day when we got back to the hotel the whole decor had been changed. Well what there is of it. Bedspread and drapes were blue when we left and black and white when we got back. The new ones. 

The sign you can barely see on the wall is about how to correctly wash your hands during Covid...One little sign on the wall says, "Please do not put your hands or feet on the walls." Okay!

This is a mystery to me. Why? A couple of the pillows are covered in plastic. Hard to keep the pillow case on it and it makes crinkling sounds in your ear. 

Was surprised when I saw the date on this photo. Completely forgot. On Saturday we went to La Antigua Cerritos for breakfast. There sure is a lot of new construction going on in the area north of the Marina. The building on the right was here last time two years ago when we were here. The other two are going up fast. 

More new ones. But there is one that was started five years ago that has not had any work done on it in the last four years.

I was sitting behind the driver in an Uber and trying to get a picture of Las Jaibas RV park where we stayed for so many years. When we first went there it was completely surrounded by jungle. Now it is completely surrounded by apartments, condos and homes. Not a tree left. 

Sometimes progress is sad. 

La Antigua. We like to sit outside. We always used to sit on the upstairs balcony, but Bill didn't want to go up the stairs this time. So we sat outside downstairs. So nice out there. 

He looks happy. 

We had a visitor. 

Stayed around for a while, Seemed to be catching something to eat. Our waitress was a young girl who wanted to practice her English. So she and Bill had quite a conversation.  So much conversation that when she went inside she forgot to turn in our order. Bill finally went inside and we got our coffee. Then when she delivered our crepe - that's right crepe, singular, we had each ordered one. But guess it got lost in the conversation. No problem, we just split it. 

I like their attitude. 

Does any one remember having one of these, then they started to come with a TV in the center. I had a recorder player and used an adding machine like that. Oh boy, dating myself. 

The stairs Bill didn't want to go up. A TV cabinet to the right. 

Some pictures from our balcony. The security is all over town. Guard National, they always travel in twos. 

Now that's a job I have no interest in applying for. Go stand on top of a moving water truck and water the grass. He at least has on a safety harness and a stand built all the way around him. They used to just have a stick to hang on to and the hose. Lots of OSHA up grades now. 

Had to look this up Still Saturday. We went back to Torres for dinner and to watch the sunset. It didn't look like it was goin to be too good. Lots and lots of heavy clouds or fog out there. Kind of looks like a space ship hovering over the water. 

And this is the way it ended. Spectacular. Every one had their phones out taking pictures. And our meals were great too. 

Picture of the pool and restaurant. 

And I think I am caught up now. We are sure using Uber a lt. Glad it isn't as expensive here as at home. 

Carnaval Mazatlan 2026

Mazatlan Carnaval 2026 starts on February 12th and runs till the 17th. Hundreds of thousands of people will be celebrating. Luckily most of the celebrating takes place in the older section of the city. Quite a ways from where we are staying. 

The theme this year is consists of three ideas first: "The Empowered Woman (The Seagull): Represented by a seagull. It symbolizes the empowered woman, emphasizing that “jewelry is not necessary for empowerment.” 

2nd - "Hans in La Tambora: The heart and Essence of the Port"  The tambora drum is the central theme representing it as the sound of the heart that drives everything in the city. The choice is based on the fact that the tambora drum is Mazatlan's hallmark worldwide. The rhythm that marks daily life and historically, the music that energizes the port's workers. 

3rd - "The Child Who Comes from the Sea (Curiosity) This character represents curiosity and the need to maintain the musical essence in the face of the invasion of other types of music. 

This may or may not make sense as I post as many pictures of the Monigotes for this year. They are made from lacquered and painted paper mache. 

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We didn't do much yesterday except eat out. Due to it being Super Bowl Sunday. Gets kind of rowdy here. So thought it was a good time to post these. I think I've got them all. 

Wed and Friday

 Check the humidity and dew point for sure in the UGH area. Every thing feels sticky. thank goodness for AC and ceiling fan. 

Wednesday night we went to Torres for dinner and to listen to Rafael sing and play. Yes we really like him and his music. You can almost see the humidity in the air. 

Valentines display. 

The Torres VI  timeshare is such a neat place. So pretty and yet serene. Reflections in the wading pool.

A man had brought his trained hawk to the pool area. Couldn't get a good clear picture of him because of the sun. But here he is sitting on top of a shade area. 

And the sky above was full of birds playing in a thermo. 

We were eating inside but sitting right next to the window. The beginning of sunset.

That's about all the color it got. Clouds were pretty thick. 

Had a great meal and enjoyed the music. Took Uber home and I was very careful walking through the parking lot. 

Friday afternoon we were on our way to Walmart and I happened to look back into the patio. There were two Chakalakas there. Acting like they owned the place. Strange they are this far into the city. 

Friday was Art walk here in Mazatlan. We got a late start but had only planned on going to one place. To Niva Art to see Rak the owner. Years ago he taught Bill how to make the leather face masks. Luckily he was there. So a long talk to catch up. Look at the way they are standing. Was good seeing him again. 

We also met Mark, Pam and Larry for dinner in the plaza listening to Rafael sing and play. When Rafa took a break he and his wife sat and visited with us - Bill - for a while. Rafael also gave Bill a USB with all his music on it. Really moved Bill. We both love his music. On the way back to the hotel I watched for the new Valentine on one of the unfinished high rises. Just managed to catch it through the back window of the Uber. Did not enjoy the ride. Music blaring, finally had to ask him to turn it down. Driver was looking at his personal phone and driving right up to back of other cars. Not a fun ride. 

OOPS - these photos are from the phone and should have been before some of the other ones. Taken on the way to Centro. Mazatlan malecon has sure changed over the years. 

Walking from Raks to the plazuela. A girl celebrating her 15th birthday. Beautiful gown. Getting pictures taken in front of the Theater. 

Rafael entertaining the audience. 

Bill and Mark in a serious discussion. 

Rafael's wife joined us. 

All in all another great night out in Mazatlan.