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LaZy day- Day three trip report

by Jenny<3Zihua @, Friday, February 07, 2014, 09:15 (4588 days ago)

The fellas went fishing with Ed this morning so I thought this would be a great time to post our yesterday......


Woke early, still no coffee but we fixed that at Comercial in the afternoon. I had those clothes to give Arturo so we sauntered down to Elvira's. He seemed grateful and thanked us many times. We decided to eat there and use their chairs again. One of these days I'll have to get to Las Gatas, maybe mañana. Breakfast was delicious as usual. Cafe, huevos rancheros x 2, huevos divorciados, my friend had French toast.

Lounged on the beach, swam , strolled, drank, ate nachos and more guacamole. I cannot seem to get my fill of guacamole. Beer, piña coladas. Amazing.

The day just breezed by. Michael had to pry me away from the beach.....seems to be the theme. Those eels Talley Ho was talking about, we saw and felt those. Ack! First time I jumped on Michael's back. I cannot imagine what a scene I looked like from the beach. The more I drank, the less they scared me.......a guy at the Catalina got stung twice by a ray.

Sun, sand, it really doesn't get any better.

I saw a gentleman selling what appeared to be either taffy or cheese to many of the locals around 4 pm. I called him over and he was selling string cheese, the most amazing string cheese ever. I knew if the servers were buying it it had to be good. If you get the chance, buy this cheese. I bought a big bag. I'm guessing its what cheese is supposed to taste like.

Why are there no female servers? Cultural I'm guessing. No judgment, just an observation.

Went to condo, grabbed beer in plastic cups, and went to enjoy the pool. The view of the bay from the pool is perfect. Chilled for a while. Everyone was getting hungry plus we needed pesos and beer for fishing so we headed in to town.

Went to Comercial, restocked, found coffee and creamer but was looking for flavored creamer like carter asked about. I didn't even think to check shelf stable. Found suitable creamer pods. Perfect. It's all good.

Dropped groceries back at condo and decided on La Perla. There was a wedding going on so it was fun to watch but hearing Baby Got Back with my feet in the sand was odd. Not bad, just odd. I was happy when the local music men came to sing to us. I just love that. I will admit we did get up and danced at our table to the wedding music. Such a lovely venue to be married in.

Okay, I know I am going out on a limb here and have my flame retardant undies on but I did not like Le Perla. I am not a picky food person at all. I'll eat anything from 5 star to Kraft Mac and Cheese and everything in between. Top Ramen, CraftSteak, really I am not picky.

The drinks were weak, the breaded shrimp taste like fast food, and the fish tacos, blah. The guacamole was good. The service was great, and the location was gorgeous but we didn't love the food. Live and learn and I'm glad there is something for everyone but La Perla isn't for us. Maybe it was an off night or maybe we didn't order the right thing.

Flame away now. I'm going to the beach. Adios. :vivamexico:

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LaZy day- Day three trip report

by Grumpy in Lake Cowichan @, Vancouver Island B.C Canada, Friday, February 07, 2014, 09:22 (4588 days ago) @ Jenny<3Zihua

Thank you for taking the chill off yet again...... Sounds like a wonderful day........ We agree with La Perla for the food...,,, have not ate there for dinner ........ Just snacks under the palapa on the beach ......flame retardant eh ?........ Thought you were packing light?........ Have a great day!

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by Talley Ho @, Playa la Ropa, Friday, February 07, 2014, 10:08 (4588 days ago) @ Jenny<3Zihua

The cheese is called Oaxaca cheese, it originated in that city. It is a whole milk cheese, and is very good. Bernardo, the cheese man, is a nice man, and he sells the whole milk style. The stuff available at the supermarkets, is still good, and lasts longer, but isn't of the same quality, IMHO.
La Perla? It's a sports bar. It is what it is.

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by Jenny<3Zihua @, Saturday, February 08, 2014, 00:36 (4588 days ago) @ Talley Ho

I didn't see any sports. LOL! I'm thinking that maybe there is a TV or two normally where the wedding was being celebrated?

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by norm, Friday, February 07, 2014, 10:28 (4588 days ago) @ Jenny<3Zihua

Keep regular undies on,I agree.

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by Fran @, Evanston, IL, Friday, February 07, 2014, 10:59 (4588 days ago) @ Jenny<3Zihua

We gave up on La Perla years ago. You are not alone.

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by Lani @, Friday, February 07, 2014, 14:28 (4588 days ago) @ Fran

Igualmente

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by Linda from Canada @, Zihua and Grand Marais, Manitoba, Friday, February 07, 2014, 14:37 (4588 days ago) @ Lani

Don't forget to go down the beach and try El Manglar. You won't be disappointed there. Sounds like you are having a wonderful time- carry on!

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Linda from Canada
check out my books at www.livingthedreaminmexico.com AND please have a look at www.cookingwithclaudiainzihuatanejo.blogspot.com as well as www.albertoinzihuatanejo.blogspot.com

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by Jenny<3Zihua @, Saturday, February 08, 2014, 00:37 (4588 days ago) @ Linda from Canada

Thank you. It's on the list. My list grows shorter the lazier I become.

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by cleangene, Friday, February 07, 2014, 15:24 (4588 days ago) @ Lani

More like 10 years for us. Sexist manager just to hard to take & so so, over priced comidia.

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by dhunsber @, ¡Dondequiera que voy, estoy aquí!, Friday, February 07, 2014, 16:47 (4588 days ago) @ Jenny<3Zihua

No flame, just a different pov on La Perla.

We love to go there for an afternoon on La Ropa.
Much preferred over Paty's and Elvira.
The service is great, lunches have all been tasty.
Perfect location in the middle of the beach.
We've never eaten dinner there, so that could be a different story.

In fact, we've only ever eaten dinner on La Ropa at El Manglar.
It is all that other posts have mentioned, and more.
Great food!
We'll be back there again this trip.

We may try La Gaviota, too.

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by MN Nice @, MN, Saturday, February 08, 2014, 04:53 (4588 days ago) @ dhunsber

Am loving your trip reports. We have been home a week tonight and I am so jealous. I did not want to leave. After a very stressful 2013 we didn't even make it to Las Gatas or Ixtapa Island this year (so much for packing the snorkeling gear). Besides taking a tour with Juan Carlos and Shark Boy we mainly walked the beach, read on the beach, drank on the beach and did Ixtapa for dinners. But it was the relaxing we needed this year.