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You Can Dance If You Want to

and leave your cares behind...
So last night we went to a fancy sit down dinner at Playa Mazatlan. It was right on the beach and the table side roasted skewers were terrific. Then in was time to balia(dance). we walked along the beach a few hundred yards to Valentino's. Three clubs in one castle like building on the ocean. It was too early though. It was 9:30, and nobody was there yet. So onto Senior Frogs, a short walk, or so we thought. We ended up walking about two miles before we HAD to stop for a beer. Then we were back on the walk of a lifetime, two more miles before we finially reached Senior Frogs. Along the walk it was crazy to see all the kids parked along the street drinking and hanging out. At Frogs we got to hang out with what again seemed to be 12 year olds drinking beer. We were over the sceen, and it was on to "da club". Valentino's was packed, and after a few Pacificos (2 for 20 pesos, or $2) and some Teqilla shots, I hit the floor with my wife in hand. Dancing to such local favorites as Oh Micky, & C.C. Music Factory. One of the biggest reactions of the night was for oyur favorite and mine, Man I Feel Like a Woman. Seriously, the guys were even singing along. JoAnna did at one point turn to me and said "You are so white now." So I bit my bottom lip, and started to do the cabage patch. Thanks honey.

So here we are, one day left, and we can't wait to come back, to Mazatlan. See you all soon! Adios!!!!

All of Mazatlan- and a no-no?

So yesterday we took a tour of old Mazatlan and new Mazatlan. Absolutly beautiful. They really have done a lot around here to fix things up. As with most forgien countries, everybody is very welcoming to Americans, too bad we aren't as accepting. We were able to visit an orpanage yesterday to drop off toys and other necessities to this church funded place. The kids were mostly in school but we did meet one girl who spent a year in S.F. learning English, and she was full of smiles as she talked in very good English.

After a nice time by the pool, it was off th see the local baseball team. What an event, and what a game! The place was about 90% full with about 5,000. The Vernados(deer?) got off to a nice 2 run first inning then the pitching took over. As they entered the 7th, the visitors had yet to get a hit. History was apon us. After getting the first out, the manager came to the mound and took out the starter to a corus of boos and whisles.
I have to mention that durring the entire game between every pitch the play music, and everybody dances to get on camera, especially the girls... The drinking age at the games must be 12, because every kid had there fill of $1.70 beer, yes, a Pacifico for $1.70!!! At a ball game!!! The food was amazingly good, and we barley tried it all. They also have chearleaders all over the stadium representing a varity of companies. Much like Jager girls in the states.
Back to the game. So after the pitching changes we entered the ninth, still no hits by the visitors. Pop fly to left for out # one. Then a shot to the right just off the tip of the second basemen's glove. Hit number one. :( Then back to back doubles and we were tied! In the bottom o fthe ninth, a single, and the Vernados big hitter steps to the dish. Bang! I deep one to left, back to the wall, Adios pelota!!! The kids in the stands rush the field to meet thier hero at home, and we all go home winners. One of the most exciting games I have ever seen.

I think we are upto 42 lizards now.

No Grasis

The most used words by tourist in Mexico, "No Grasis". Everywhere you go that's all you say to every vendor, time share rep, etc.

Since we last blogged, we had another good dinner, watched Mexico vs. Canada soccer, tie. Went to the beach with a bottle of wine and watched the waves crash on the shore under the moonlight.
While enjoying our quite time we saw two iguanas having sex in the sand!! Seriously, ask JoAnna SCHRUDDER, she'll tell you all about it.
We also saw a varmit of some sort running down the beach and into the trees. It was llike a muscrat or something.
Today we went to the beach ALL day. We participated in a painting session, and we now have our own guacamole bowl!
Then it was onto Boogie boarding for the first time for JoAnna. Despite the fish swimming close by, she had a great time and even made a new friend. Some 10 year old kid that wouldn't leave us (or maybe just her) alone.
We juat got back from the market with an 8 pack of Modelo Light, yes 8 packs here. Some Kahulla and cream for my lady. Tonight we stay in for the ALCS and movies.
Tomorrow we get our tour old Old Mazatlan, and a visit to the orpanage. Tomorrow night we go to a baseball game, and maybe finially find some tacos. Seriously, no tacos yet!

Iguanna count=27
Snake=1
Turtle=1

Sharing our "time"

So today we did the time share presentation. Free breakfast, after the tour. It was terrific, and we bought one! Can`t wait for you all to come with us, we got the presidential suite. Or not! It is a great deal as I`m sure you all know. The sister resort is great, and I hope we all go there soon.

Sidebar- My WIFE just walked in, and she really is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

Where was I?

We struggled through the pitch, even the "just for you newly-weds one time only" crap. But sorry we didn`t buy....yet.
Then it was on to swim up bars. It`s nice to order a drink, and not have to get up to use the bathroom! (kidding, kind of...) Then like the song from 1992, Back to the Hotel. Now we are off to dinner!

We will update tomorrow, soory no pics yet, but you can be assured that we gots pleatnty coming!!!!!

For the record, 8 iguans, and counting!