The Conservatorio 1873 is a short walk up the hill from where we got off the green bus. The sun was already low, and we took in the scenery on our way: the water on the the left, waves hitting the rocks, El Faro not far, a sailboat out in […]
expat , Mazatlan , travel
Music Poker
What the heck is music poker? That’s exactly what I thought when a friend told me about it. “Well,” she said, “it’s a little difficult to explain. It’s something like music trivia meets name the tune meets bingo, but it’s a lot of fun and you should come!” Okay, so […]
Mazatlan , Mexico , travel
Mazatlán – Juárez Market
Going to the Juárez market on Sundays is a typical Mexican experience. The locals call it the Mercado Juárez because it is in the Juárez neighbourhood of Mazatlán, but it is officially called the Miguel Hidalgo Municipal Market (after the Catholic priest who had a defining role in starting the […]
Mazatlan , Mexico , Mezcal , travel
Mezcal Tasting
The Mezcal Tasting in Casa Analco (Mazatlán, SIN) was a stunning experience. As I entered the bar, my eyes were first drawn to the tree, which grows right through the space, making the room look very organic. A simple countertop table with high chairs is built around the centerpiece tree. […]
Mazatlan , Mexico , travel
Mazatlán – El Faro
Hiking up to the lighthouse in Mazatlán was a lovely outing. The green bus takes you right to the bottom of the hill. Of course, my friend and I didn’t know that, so we got off the bus early and walked there. The path up the hill meanders among a […]
beach , Mazatlan , Mexico , travel
Morning Beach Walks
I love my morning beach walks. After waking up and brushing teeth, I go down to the beach and walk barefoot. The waves are unpredictable, so wanting to get my feet wet means that also, every day, I get my shorts wet quite substantially – meaning, not just the legs… […]
culture , Mazatlan , Mexico
Angelo Peralta Theatre Visit, Mazatlán
Recently, I have had occasion to visit the Angela Peralta theatre in Mazatlán’s historic centre. A friend gave me two free tickets for the Mazatlán cultural festival. On the outside, the theatre has a pretty and well maintained facade with grand pillars. It was built in 1874 and fully renovated […]
beach , Mazatlan , Mexico , travel
Stone Island, Mazatlán
Stone Island is not actually an island. It’s the end of a peninsula that can be reached via boat from the south of Centro, Mazatlán. Here is what I was told and why I wanted to go visit: It’s great for going to the beach, the water is a little […]
Guadalajara , Mazatlan , Mexico , travel
Bus Ride from Mazatlán to Guadalajara
Seriously, Mazatlán is extremely hot. We had a heat wave in Vancouver in 2021 and in Europe, too. It was hot… day and night! So, we all know what it’s like. Now imagine this heat plus humidity – feels like 40+ degrees Celsius – the sun burning, sweat just trickling […]
beach , Mazatlan , Mexico , storm
Tropical Storm Warning in Mazatlán
Just a few days after I arrived in Mazatán, some other expats made me aware of a tropical storm warning. Storm KAY was supposed to hit the region. I had never been in any serious storm and didn’t really know what to do. So, like any normal human being in […]