Monthly Archives: August 2019
22 August, 2019
Last night, from approximately 3:00 am until 3:30 am, tropical storm Ivo came through Mazatlán. In that half hour, three and a half inches of rain fell! Wind speed was almost 40 mph! Needless to say, there were a lot … Continue reading
20 August, 2019
Today I’m taking a more serious tone. Summer in the coastal towns of México are HOT. Hot AND Muggy. Today in Mazatlán it’s 92 f/33 c and the humidity is 71%. This is a dangerous combination if you don’t prepare … Continue reading
19 August, 2019
Today’s topic: Gas! Most of the houses/apartments here in Mazatlán use liquid propane gas. Either 30 liter cylinders or the bigger tanks that are usually located on the roof. Either variety will eventually run out, and not at a convenient … Continue reading
14 August, 2019
I have a little gift to myself in my refrigerator! Yesterday, after my Mazatlán Tourist Aide Volunteer shift, I stopped at Las Changueras (the Shrimp Ladies)! Un kilo (2.2 pounds) of shrimp, and I’m going to be a happy camper … Continue reading
8 August, 2019
Summer in Mazatlán is a little different this year. Rain usually comes at night, in torrents with spectacular thunder and lightning shows. This year it’s coming whenever it wants. Drizzle, light rain. Medium rain. An hour of torrent. Mix and … Continue reading
Pollo Poblano con Arroz
2 lbs. Chicken breast, sliced 2 Poblano peppers, charred, peeled, de-seeded, chopped 1 Jalapeño pepper, chopped 2 cloves Garlic, minced 4 Spring Onions or 1 bunch Green Onions, chopped 1 cup Rice, white 1 tsp. butter Water 1 tsp. Salt … Continue reading
3 August, 2019
Adventures in Mazatlán: Acapulco Edition! I’ve caught up on my sleep and have slowed back down, temporarily. More travel coming up but for now I’m home in Mazatlán enjoying the Summer heat. It doesn’t quite feel as hot/humid as last … Continue reading