Tomorrow I meet again with Ming, my SERVAS guest, whom I will be hosting for a week or so. I love my SERVAS guests, and she will be my 4th since I first listed availability. We are attending a discussion about IMAGINATION, moderated by my neighbor and friend Vince, who does a stunning job engaging over 20 people in conversation and questioning everything. It is so needed for all of us!
I had another wonderful dinner at LHEA Bistro last night. Tortilla Stuffed with roast pork, topped with a Fantastic Mole Sauce, and accompanied by a Mix of Hearts of Romaine, Peas, and pickled radish on a Bed of carrot puree, mixed with Hazelnut Squash at Sunset.
Ming says she had the best sleep since her arrival in Mexico. That's a compliment...I always worry the room is too hot/cold, etc.
We went to Cafe Elfo for Vince's talk on Imagination and I introduced Ming to Givani, a friend I met last year. We left a bit early.
I returned to LHEA Bistro again for another wonderful dinner. Pumpkin Soup, Sourdough Toast, and a wonderful Roast Octopus with Purslane Salad and a wonderful sauce.
Poolhall Day . I took the bus and was entertained by an excellent Flautist who also played a 12 string Ukelae? Do you know the difference between a flautist and a flute player? $50 and hour. Marc beat me 3 games to 0, and we called it quits. He and his Judi...leave next week!
Not easy to play both at the same time with a sound system on a bouncing bus, standing up.
Ming and I had coffee with Virginia at Marita & Mogolie. Wonderful ...I did have my Poached Eggs in Turkish Yogurt...so good.
Turns out both Virginia (Ontario) and Ming (Montreal) worked for the same Immigration Organization in Canada at one time. Ming took me out for dinner that evening at Kitaro a Japanese restaurant. Damian waited on us. Another great meal.
Today we attend a Jazz concert at Casa Colonial with Elizabeth, who used to live in this complex, and Lynn, my dear friend from Arcata, California.
Lucas Martinez is from Spain and a very talented Sax player. We arrived early, saved seats until our entourage arrived, had our drinks, and the music commenced. I had a hamburger, and at halftime we toured the place, then left just as the second half was finishing up. Great crowd and music.
Even the squirrel enjoyed it....
Monday...off to dinner at TastaVin. I had my usual Salmon and Ming tried the Pasta with Shrimp. OK
The "boys" came today to replace my shade's pull chain with a real "chain" to replace the broken plastic one. Ming and I had dinner at Coco Beach. Salmon dinner each. They were ready for Valentine's
Day.
Today Ming arranged for us to visit Robin, a lady we met at the library, who invited us to her home on Fortin Mountain. Later that evening, we met Eliz at Democrats Abroad and stopped at Casa Celia for dinner. No Food Photos...I guess I should have the wine after the dinner, but that defeats the purpose.
Photowalk today on my way to Margrite & Mogolie for Breakfast. Later, Ming and I met Marc and Judi for our goodbye dinner until they return next year.
Nice sunrise, relaxed with coffee and a nice hot shower, then joined Lynn for Lunch nearby. Nice lunch and conversation. That evening, we decided to eat our leftovers and stay home.
We all ate the daily special, Soup, Chicken Tamirind with Salad, and Jamaica Aqua drink. Total bill, including tip, $30
Today was pool hall day...changed to Saturday 3 weeks ago, but no one told me. Doug Drew was the only one there. Alan fell and injured a nerve in his leg. He is doing therapy, but pool days may be over. Finn returned to Iceland, and Marc left for Miami. Bill is still in Puerto Escondido with his wife. I won 2 games and played well.
Ming and I will meet another SERVAS person and Robin tonight back at TastaVin for dinner. He and she will go to Mitla tomorrow to visit the Mayan Ruins.
Robin, Edmundo, Ming and I had a very nice meal at TastaVin. Grilled Tuna, Salmon, and Pasta dishes...forgot photos...again.
Today, Ming, Edmundo, Virginia, Deek, and I met at Adama for Mediterranean food. I had slow-roasted lamb on Hummus; Deek had the same, but with Ground Lamb and a Peanut garnish, Roasted Cauliflower for Virginia, Edmundo and Ming had Puff Pastry stuffed with Spinach and Feta.
Ming falling asleep....
Deek falling asleep...
Blue/Green Flowers from a tree. Never saw before. Deek brought me the second edition of his book. Very nice hardbound large book of Mexican craftpersons whose occupations are being phased out, along with the crafts they spent their lives working at.
Edmundo picked Ming up in the morning with his rent-a-car, and they left for a week-long drive along the Pacific Coast from Puerto Escondido to Huatclo. I went to LHEA Bistro for a Tamale and Ceviche.
They made it...
I am sending out this post and will probably only have one more for February. Helen will be staying with me for 2 weeks, Valentine's Day coming up. Lunch with Portia, Elizabeth, and Michelle.
