Mark Mulligan

from San Carlos came to town and performed at our local La Costa Restaurant. Mark's music is about beaches, water and sun............all of our favorite things!

Just A few of the attendees:

Ed and Barbara joined in the fun while celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary.

Christina and Linda wearing yellow

John and Karen from Sacramento

Here are Julie and Steve.

Steve and myself sporting my lovely cast.

Our Aunt Louise has passed on. She passed away peacefully on Monday.

Fond memories of her will forever live in our hearts.

Costumes, Costumes, Costumes

Costumes Galore!

And Steve's favorite!

Carnaval Kids

These pictures speak for themselves, enjoy!

Day One of Carnaval

Carnaval starts off with the burning of an effigy of "bad mood". This guy was strung up with fire crackers and ready to toast!

Bandstand With A View

Can you believe that!

Would not be an event

without Tahitian dancers. There's a dance studio in La Paz dedicated to teaching dances of the South Pacific. Girls of all ages perform and boy

do they get those mid-sections moving!

Blankets, blankets and more blankets

are auctioned every year. We missed it last year, we need to stay up later!

Sweets For The Sweet

One thing Mexicans are really good at is making beautiful things with sugar, some of it tastes good too!

Sparks were flying,

getting ready and heating up the goods!

Five Tons

of not so ordinary burning grass! Guerrero Negro, which is northwest of La Paz hosted this marijuana burning event yesterday the 17th. How would you like to be down wind?

il Rustico

Our new favorite pizza place in La Paz is il Rustico where the pizzas and salads are delish. One thing we have found disappointing throughout Mexico is that sometimes ordering pepperoni means you get salami, but at il Rustico you get the real thing!

You've all met Bill and Linda from Arizona and Christina from St. Louis on previous posts. I've said it before and I'll say it again, there's nothing like good food and good friends!

Carnaval Is Coming!

This year Carnaval is February 19 thru the 24th and we are soooo excited! The many parades are a hoot! This gal, I mean guy, posed just for us!

Carnaval Colors

Carnaval colors are pretty amazing. It does not matter which way you turn your head, you will be rewarded with bright and beautiful visions of color. This is a display of dried fruits and sweets available all over carnaval. Yum......... color!

Carnaval Food

Wow, the food at Carnaval is delicious as well as beautiful. This is a picture of a very typical dessert called "flan". Last year Steve and I were stuck on "churros", long donut type yummies, and boy were those good! This year we have it in our heads to try the "camotes" which are yams with a brown sugar syrup. We will keep you all posted on that!

Steve In Charge of Salad

And a great salad it was! Steve mixed watermelon, cantaloupe, kiwi, strawberries, plums, bananas and mint then topped it off with orange liqueur. Mmmmmmm.

Tamale Night!

Great outdoor patio at Ros and George's house. A pleasant evening to visit with friends and enjoy a tamale dinner.

Did You Know?

Casts are much lighter than they were the last time I broke my wrist. The orthopedic doctor first puts a mesh 'glove' over my arm, then wraps it with cotton for cushioning. The final wrap is an acrylic material that is dampened, rolled and smoothed on, and then quickly dries to a strong, hard cast.

Final Resting Place

My new designer cast!