Living Large

Hola mis amigos y la familia,


It's been awhile.  I just wanted to let you know we are doing fantastic and staying very busy.  It didn't take us long to work out a routine in beautiful Mazatlan.


Currently we are living large at a fancy resort in the marina area called Torres Mazatlan.  http://www.viresorts.com/resorts/tm.html  Bob & I are very familiar with the El Centro area of Mazatlan but wanted to check out the feel of the marina area.  Had I not lived on the island surrounded by beautiful water we would be living in El Centro hands down.  What can I say, the island life spoiled me and I want to see water ALL the time.  And why not since we are living on the coast?  But the fact of the matter is there aren't too many ocean front homes for rent or sell in the El Centro area.   So what do I think about the marina area so far?  It's absolutely beautiful.  There are lots of high rise condos in this area that are right on the water and might I add very reasonably priced.  We leave our living room sliding door open all day and listen to the waves pound the beach and feel the cool ocean air throughout the apartment.  As I said we are staying in a resort so that means everyone around us in "vacation" mode.  Party...Party...Party.  The resort host events all day long around the pool, discos or karaoke in the evenings and happy hour specials throughout the day.  No, we don't participate too much.  I mentioned we have a routine and that takes us away from the resort grounds. 


I've started yoga classes twice a week in the evenings.  The classes are held poolside which overlooks the ocean and they are in Spanish.  It is an intermediate level and can be a little more difficult than what I'm used.  Now I admit, concentration isn't one of my stronger traits so, I'm having a hard time staying in a balance pose for any length of time especially when there are pelicans dive bombing for a quick snack or cliff divers toying with fate.  It's a great class and I'm learning lots of Spanish.


Bob has picked up tennis and has been playing several times a week.  He seems to really enjoy it.  We haven't played golf yet although Bob has a tee time next week.  I know he's looking forward to that.


And we both play poker twice a week.  We're doing OK for now in our poker playing.  Bob started strong with a few big wins & I had a few 3rd place finishes, but the last few times out we've both struggled.  Hopefully things will turn around for us, especially me as Bob told me just today that I need to start picking up the slack.    


Amongst all our "play time" we are searching each day for our permanent dwelling.  The market here in Maz is definitely a buyers market.  We are looking at rentals and homes for sale.  We do have one very strong contender. It's a brand new condo development in the Centro area and (drum roll please..) overlooks the ocean.  But there are details to sort out and since it is a buyers market we're having fun checking everything out.  I'll keep you posted as things progress.


Looks like we are going to have another amazing sunset.  Time to grab a cocktail and head to the balcony.


Hope all is going well with you.
Take care and many hugs,
Bonnie & Bob