So here we are the last day of January already. We'll be here for 24 more days, unless we change our minds. Never know. Got up and decided we needed to have breakfast every day before we start out or we forget to eat and buzz around until we begin to feel empty. Not good. After a very good breakfast we caught an Uber and went to Walmart. Here is another picture of the big red deer. Unfortunately it is the back of him. Still need to get a good picture of the front of him. He is impressive. Right in the middle of one of those horrible round abouts. 
Picked up a few essentials and some snacks from the bakery. Valentine's Day cakes and donuts.
Got home and put things away and Bill rested for awhile. That prednisone really knocks him back for a while. Even when taking it with a full stomach. But it is either take it or not be able to see cause eyelid closes. We sit on the patio watching the people and traffic going by. There are two busses that when the shift gears or slow down they howl - sounds like someone is stepping on a dogs tail. We can hear them coming. Funny. Around five o'clock we caught an Uber to go out to the Observatory look out point for sunset. Finally saw the last, I think, of the statues along the Malecon. Not really a good picture, but from a moving car it is hard. the Malecon with all the high rises in the back ground.
Was really surprised to see this. For years we've remarked on it decline. Paint falling off, chips in the walls etc. It is now a Museum of Whales. Will have to look into it.
Another mural at the Boys Home. Just part of it. Very nice.
Wow Have these look out points every changed since we were here two years ago. This is the one right across from the Observatory. It is about the new zip line from the light house over the water to the Observatory. No thanks.
We stopped at the first look out point, usually don't go to this one. It is the Heart Lookout. Mirador del Corazón From when it was built, the Heart of Mazatlan became the protagonist of various legends that have gained strength over the years. One of them assures that those who kiss each other in this place during sunset will keep their love forever. (No we didn't, but will next time we are here.) The same belief applies with friends, although the kiss is not necessary, only their presence, for their friendship to last forever.
The statue is of José Alfredo Jiménez; there you will be able to listen to the most popular songs of the composer. In addition, a giant figure of a serape will be placed in the area, which will represent the Mexican culture, as well as an area of tables and chairs for the gathering of families.
José Alfredo Jiménez
We did the short walk up to the point we usually go to as the sun was beginning to set and there weren't as many people there. A little two person boat out there. We always parked there but now the area is used as valet parking for the Observatory.
Looking across the street at the funicular coming down the hill from the Observatory.
The entrance to the tour of the Observatory. The actual observatory up on the hill.
The zipline from the lighthouse. To get on the zip line you have to walk up to the lighthouse. there is a dirt path the 329 cobblestone steps to get there. No thanks.
Looking back over the water to the Malecon and all the high rises. There were NONE when we first started coming here in 2008. The city is changing a lot.
A bigger fishing boat out beyond the rocks. 
The sun is setting right behind the big rock.
We stayed for a while then went to the Observatory entrance to get information so we can go up there before we leave. Want to go about this time of night. There is a lot to see up there and a nice tour. 400 pesos for seniors. From there we caught a pulmonia and went to the Plazuela Machado for people watching and dinner. and taking pictures of the buildings. Our friend came by and I love the guitar.
We ate dinner at Pedro and Lola's. My salad was good. They have changed there whole menu. Lots of favorites are gone.
Some of the beautiful buildings and great lighting.
Lights strung across all the streets adds a neat look.
This used to be a restaurant we ate at a lot. It is closed now. Saw workers in there the other day paint etc. We are going there again tonight so will combine the pictures from both nights.
