November 3, 2008. Mexico. An Excursion.

We started out at 7:15 to take a walk before breakfast. We arrived back home at 1:30. Fortunately we did have breakfast in Brucerias. In true Mexican style, we walked into this charming restaurant called Karen's,right on the water, at 11:45, and they immediately brought us a breakfast menu. Now at home the lunch menu would have been the one to bring, but I guess they knew we were too hungry for lunch. Andy would have hated this walk, as would every other of our friends and relatives, but we loved it. In addition to the long walk all the way to Bucarias on the beach, we found a place to eat where you watch the chef cook a three course meal, while we drink champagne, then we then sit down and eat all together, along with the chef and his wife, accompanied by two wines. It is called Le Fort De Cuisine. We saw the sign while walking on the sidewalk in Bucerias. We had never heard of the place, so I pushed the button for information. Much to my surprise, the lady of the house answered and came down to invite us into the restaurant, even though the restaurant was not open. We chatted for quite a while, and decided to come to have dinner in January, mainly because they take only cash, and we travel with little cash. But we will return. She also told us about Karen's Cafe, a place we would have never found on our own. Although the walk was long and hot, the rewards were great.

I do not like walking on the beach. The surface is always tipped. Sand gets in your shoes. The shade is lacking. The rest rooms are not to be found. On the other hand, the surf pours into the shore, and the birds fish all along the waters edge. Yesterday, we decided to walk all the way to Bucerias, on the beach. It is the most direct path, so we wanted to walk along the shore and eat in Bucerias, then take a cab back home. Today I agreed to try, even though I do not like to walk long distances on the beach. Paseo de la Marina is a new condo project on the beach, half way between us and our destination, and the front patio chairs looked very inviting, so we talked with the sales lady and toured their model kitchens and bathrooms. The project is big, and half sold out, but we were not interested in the purchase. We just wanted to rent their chairs for a short time.

I think the only folks willing to carry on the excursion to the bitter end would be Dave and Irene. They have been with us on many wild goose chases, and the end always justifies the means. But it requires a great deal of faith.

We ended up taking the bus back here from Buciarias, the first time we have done it without error. It was a good excursion, even though it was very tiring.