Puerto Penasco, Mexico

Sunday - 18 January 2004 - Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico: We had yet another relaxing day in the sun. Not a lot was accomplished, but the day slipped away just the same. I think my Dad actually watched both professional football games and I think DT helped. We spent several hours at the beach. All day we saw numerous dolphins - at one time we estimated 50 dolphins were in front of us - jumping in the water, feeding - surrounded by flocks of pelicans.  It was simply fascinating. There must be no fish left in the entire Sea of Cortez after the feeding frenzy we witnessed.

In the afternoon, DT and I headed out to search for cilantro and bottled water. A new huge Super Ley's grocer had recently opened in town and a fellow-camper gave us directions to the new store. I could not believe the size and array of goods for sale! Of course, we had no idea what many of the things were - we could read that it was cheese, but the exact type of cheese was a complete mystery, even though it all looked exactly the same. The meat department was quite interesting - especially what DT called the "parts department". Lots of parts available at Super Ley's butcher. We bought 4 5-litre bottles of water, 10 limes, cilantro, green peppers, two jars of salsa, baking powder, and salt and the bill came to $9. Even more exciting, we took a different route home from the Super Ley's and discovered a "back way" that goes along the dunes and had us home in 5 minutes! More field trips to this interesting Super Mercado will have to follow!

Fisherman just off-shore

Gathering along the sea wall at sunset seems to be the "thing" at every beach-side campground and this one is no different. Margaritas are the drink of choice and tonight I made REAL margaritas with tequila, triple sec and fresh lime juice - over ice.

Tonight, I finally cooked the 6.6 lb bird that has been traveling in our freezer since December 9th. It took 60 minutes in my fancy new Advantium Oven. This new oven from GE is a regular electric oven, a convection oven and a microwave oven - all in one unit the size of a regular over-the-cook top microwave. It also has the ability to combine the microwave with the convection oven (called Speed Cooking), allowing a 6.6 lb. chicken to be perfectly roasted and browned in an hour! The meat was very moist and the skin was crispy. I wasn't sure I was going to like the oven, and had Country Coach install a gas oven also, but I think I will really like it! Oh, I also made gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and fresh buttermilk rolls, and Mom contributed a very delicious and pretty garbanzo bean and pomegranate salad.

Sunday night dinner

DT is stimulating the local economy. Well, he is trying to NOT stimulate the local economy, but he is helpless when the little kids come by selling things on the beach! If anyone needs a turtle with a bouncing head, let me know. We have three.

RV Park: Playa Bonita RV Park