26 - 5 MAY YEAH

Still the end of April and a full moon.  I left for EDO and a Corn and Shrimp Roll. Perfect place to get a photo of the moon too.

The last day of April I ran into Lee as he was leaving to eat so joined him.  He suggested a new Mexican place in our getting upscaled neighborhood. We were both surprised and pleased.  The rooftop was great but a DJ was playing really loud music and I could not hear myself think. We decided to eat downstairs in this "private" dining area where the noise was only 100 decibels.  Oysters caught my attention for an appetizer.  They were 2 fresh big Oysters in a Mildly spiced sauce that was really good.  I would have prefered them on the shell but they were still outstanding. We both had 2 Shrimp Tacos. I enjoyed a Mexican Craft Stout while Lee has a Victoria Mexican beer. Mexican Craft beer have been outstanding. We loved our Tacos.

 It is May 1st, a big workers holiday in Oaxaca...a Protest Demonstration at the Zocalo with Parade following. Very hot today. Many are home staying by the fan.  I had a lemonade and cake then returned after my walking exercise. Around 6 pm Kingfish left for his Friday Fish Fix but El Jicara was closed so I was passing Tomas's Cantina when Orlando, speaking in good English explained Tomas just gave the Bar operation in the Cantina to him to run for free and would I like to see it. The bar had 10 comfortable seats, all empty but I noted the bar was still to high for the seats. So I sat at a table and ordered the fish special.  NO FISH on Friday...only Shrimp.  The menu was a bar menu and because of the holiday they weren't serving their regular dinners but had live loud entertainment. The band was good. Orlando was friendly, likeable and suggested the Shrimp Cocktail and a glass of wine. SOLD. The lovely waitress brought me a nice glass of wine, roasted peanuts with fresh limes, some Crackers and Chips, surprisingly good Oaxaca Cheese cold and cut into pieces to accompany my wine.  The Mexican Shrimp Cocktail was one of the best I've had with over 10 delicious shrimp mixed with Avocado in a mildly spicy sauce.  People were dancing and the music turned out to be great.  I was still a bit hungry so ordered another glass of wine with a free Tapa's of Roast Pork with rice and a spicy gravy.

M & M for the walk exercise and my wonderful  Shakshuka breakfast.

                          Children's Trio...great effort.

Sunday a just took some photos.  

Fireworks...I came out the door just to get the last hurrah.

Monday I stopped at the library where a wonderful person from Democrats Abroad and Phoenix, helped me get back on line with Voting in Maricopa County.  Bless her and hi to Steve who was setting up the coffee.  Then off to play Mexican Train Dominoes with my long time, 10 years? friend Maddie , at her lovely hotel she lives in on Muguria Calle.  

       It was a really fun game as they all are with Maddie. We went next door to Yagoles for a breakfast/lunch in the heat.  

These street cleaner, sweep the streets and pick up trash while wheeling this from wherever to their route and back. It is overflowing by finish and not easy to push through traffic and down sidewalks.  Unsung heros in my estimation.

Went home with leftovers...showered and later that evening visited Del Jardin for Fresh Chicken Breast stuffed with Grasshoppers mixed with squash blossoms. 

It was High in Protein for sure, I just don't care for the legs stuck in my teeth.  Senior thing. It was a delicious meal.

Tuesday evening I visited Yuku for a Blue Fin Tuna Poke bowl.  It was early and Juan was preparing Mexican Paella for the crew before the customers started to arrive.  My food was excellent as always but I took a photo of his Mexican Paella which I would have happily paid to have.  I left happy.

Bread man...everynite he packs his cart with day old bread and sweet rolls and tours the area with discounted food for the neighbors.

I took advantage of the early evening and took some more photos of the Aqueduct that was built in the 1500s to bring water from the mountains to Oaxaca. This place was a B & B owned by a couple. Gaby and I used to stop there for coffee and to visit. Nice people. We had some friends that stayed in there cozy place but they moved to Huayapan into a house.  AirBnB's were too competitive and costs went up with "gentrification" of the area.

This Morning I left before the heat and visited Aquacate for Avocado Toast with Eggs.

It was good but I wanted to do a little shopping at the Mercado before returning home. NO Peanut butter!  or Peanuts so I could make my own.  Another time.

    This evening I created my "leftovers" salad.  It last two days and sometimes I convert it to soup.

In addition to heritage tomatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms, Avocado, Broccoli, Feta Cheese and Dates...I add Cukes, Homemade Sauerkraut and Beets, Fermented Cauliflower, Radishes, Apples,Lemons, Onions and any other fermented foods...carrots, celery etc. Chopped walnuts, almonds, and Pumpkin seeds on top...with my homemade Apple Cider Vinegar, Honey, Olive oil dressing. 

    Some more Central N.Y. Spring photos from Doug and Kat..

Maddie and I had a date! We dined here at Aldama but hungry David forgot to take photos after our feast arrived.

Today was overcast making it over 90 consecutive days. Sunday, so I stayed in and out of the heat, waiting for my AC hook up on Monday

Relaxed in the cool evening on the balcony reading, then came in to find an old photo of Gaby on my Ambient TV screen, paying me a visit.  She is returning soon from her months of medical care and staying with her son.

Very Proud of my Oldest Daughter...60th birthday next month.