We have had a lot of interesting experiences since we have been here. We aren't bored, and that is not only because we exhaust ourselves working on the boat. By the way, the wind generator is installed and all we need now is wind. We did some checking on the solar panels, and discovered that the panels themselves are putting out power nicely, but power is being lost as we traced wires back. It doesn't seem like we will need new panels, only new wiring that we (Mike) can do ourselves (himself).
Last night we went to a Posada. For those that aren't familiar, it is a traditional Mexican celebration of when Mary and Joseph had trouble finding a place to stay and give birth. Everyone gathered at this art center, and walked around with candles, singing about needing a place to stay and then being denied. Finally, entrance is granted and there is a party. There were tamales, posole, and different drinks. One was a fruit concoction that tasted like a cross between hot cider and wassail. There was no alcohol in that one. Then there was this drink made out of almonds, or pecans, or coffee, or vanilla that was thick like eggnog and packed a wallop. MIke bought a bottle of it.
There were pinatas as well. Apparently, pinatas were frowned upon by the Spanish missionaries as they represented the Aztec worship of the stars (the traditional shape of the pinata.) But the people didn't want to give them up, so the missionaries changed it to a symbol of the devil, and the purpose of whacking it is to beat the devil down. The pinata stars have seven arms, which represent the seven deadly sins. The first pinata was for the children. That was funny enough. Then there was a second pinata. We were just about to go when the master of ceremonies grabbed ME and had Me whack away at that thing blindfolded. Apparently the second pinata is for the adults! I whacked away at it and then horror of horrors - the stick flew out of my hands! I am lucky it didn't hit anybody. Every one started booing (in a good natured way of course). It was a LOT of fun, and we attended the event with some of the new friends we have made here.
The next exciting thing was that I had ostrich for dinner one night - cooked with poached pears in a merlot reduction. , Delicious! It was like thinly sliced beef, real tender and I can hardly wait to have it again! We had that plus Mike had a huge steak and we had wonderful appetisers and soup and a fantastic bottle of a local cabernet and all for less than $75.00! And that is by far the most expensive meal we have had here. We eat most of our meals out (we always have, even in San Diego before we retired and all that) and our food bill has dropped to half if that. And we eat well.
Another exciting thing was the singing cab driver. We have been staying in hotels while the boat is out of the water. We could stay on it like that, but you can't use water or the bathroom normally and it makes me nervous to climb up the ladder we have to use. So hotels are it for now. We chose one for a few days that is a little ways north of here, but right on the beach. We enjoyed it a lot, listening to the surf break just outside the window. We took the bus to town in the daytime, but took a cab home at night. One night our driver told us about how he used to be a professional boxer, and now referees professional boxing matches. He is also a songwriter and singer with a mariachi band. As we were riding along, he serenaded us with a lovely rendition of "Mona Lisa". Just another wonderful day in Mexico!
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