Beautiful day today and slept through the night without waking once. That was a first. The taxi dropped me off at MIAM Mexican French Bistro at 10 am for Breakfast.
The first breakfast that was served was 7 Blinis with Sour Cream and dill. This was accompanied by a mound of Smoked Salmon and Capers. A salad with Fresh Figs, Cherry Tomatoes, Radish, Cucumbers, and Red Onions was a side dish. The Cappuccino was more like a weak Latte and paled along side of this:
I caught a taxi to visit Dr Z and let him know, I'm back!
He was out but his wife invited me in to wait. He showed up shortly and we went into his office. He looked at my head over concerns of Melanoma and assured me that it was fine. He requested I bring test recent results done on my leg circulation and said to call him when I wanted a referral to a quality lab for my PSA test. We talked about the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, attitudes of American citizens toward Covid Mandate of Mask wearing, the need for regulations on gun sales and qualifying classes for gun safety. Also the future of Covid in Oaxaca...beds in the hospitals are near capacity.
It was nice to see him and his wife. I went to the library to relax and read but I was told I could only browse 20 minutes and take out books if I choose to. Adriana, the paid Mexican employee for over 8 years, was at the front desk and said hello David! How nice.
Sunday I visited the Zocalo to read and see if Gringos were around. While sipping my green tea, I thought a snack might be nice. Then I noticed Chili Nogala on Special. This is a national dish with the Green White Red..colors of the flag. The fillings usually have nuts and currents along with ? pulled pork, etc. Sometime hot or cold...this was chilled and delicious.
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Monday I staying in most of the day until I needed to walk. I have to discipline myself to walk everyday. It rained a river for 30 minutes in the afternoon then cleared. The air was so fresh and cool I had to walk over to the Zocalo. Very few people were out and I hadn't eaten much so decided it was time for my weekly Fresh Salmon and Roasted Veggies at the Tres Bistro.
I was the only customer...a first. I treated myself to a 1/2 carafe of the house Red Wine and finished with a Chocolate kiss the camamera brought me when I complained that was standard finish to a meal before Covid. I stopped to say hello to Arturo the bartender and get his email so I can send him some of the photos I've taken of Tres Bistro over the years.
On the way home it started to rain AGAIN because I left my rain gear at home thinking , not twice in one day. I took a cab and chatted away with my Wino Spanglish and got a compliment from the driver.
Today was condo cleaning day. Before I left, I gave the maid my old big bottle water dispenser and some odds and ends. I now have a pump that fits on the water bottle and pumps the water out by a battery power.
Cabuche was where I had a nice lunch last week and knew they have outstanding breakfasts also. I had a Hot Chocolate with a Corn Omelet that had goat cheese,corn, and corn fungi. Very healthy and delicious.
I installed a VPN on my computer and started watching Atlantic Crossing last night on PBS. It coincides with my book Splendid and Vile by Erik Larson, about the bombing of London in WWII. Can't wait to get back to the next episode. Last night was about Hitler's invasion of Norway. I visited a museum in Oslo that featured some exhibits about the Norwegian women consorting with the occupying Nazis. Now Norway is a very rich country. I remember playing Texas Holdem at the Talking Stick Casino in Phoenix with a couple from Norway who fly's to Phoenix 2-3 times a year on vacation to enjoy Poker and mostly just stay at the casino with occasional side trips.
I wore my new hat I bought for $7 while passing this cute hat shop yesterday. I have to go back and take photos to show you. Everything was great so I walked back home and went to bed early.
The owner waited on me , as he did two years ago, except he was wearing a neck brace. He was on a ladder fixing the sign or something when a bike or motorbike hit him from behind and he had whiplash that chipped a bone in his spine. I had the daily special: Salad , Grilled Fresh Chicken with Veggies on Rice with a beer. It was worth the walk.
This is the greatest innovation for shoppers to come down the pike in a long time. It is so simple and works. I bought Schweppes tonic at Sam's club so had to buy a case. I like a Gin and tonic now and then. If you notice this bottle is has almost 300ml and Exceso Calorias and Exceso Azucares and if it had Exceso Sodium or Exceso Fat....it would say in bold little warning signs you can't miss. I knew Tonic had sugar in it but one now and then? But now I look to see. There are 3 portions of 98 ml with 40 grams of sugar total ...so anyone want some free Tonic? I put back a lot of items that day.
The whole meal was a masterpiece. He is expanding into dinners. When I opened my first restaurant I didn't have a cent. I started with breakfasts only. I needed to grab attention so I would go in at 4 am and peel apples and make fresh Apple Pie to offer the hotel guests with there coffee. I was part of the motel but independent from them. It was the first "Motel" in the East. They didn't have TV's , telephones, or any amenities. You drove your car up to your room and left the next day. I had a lot of truckers and locals loved the Pie and started packing the place for breakfast. It was set up like a diner. You sat at the counter, I took your order and cooked it.
Today the temperatures were in the low 70's and rain forecast but at different times during the day. It was Saturday so I just read and watched some more Atlantic Crossing.
It was 4 pm and I was hungry so decided on my weekly Salmon and Veggies at Tres Bistro but it was raining out. Not a downpour but a decent light rain. I decided it was time to try on my Gore-Tex jacket and pack an umbrella and take a walk in the rain. Well the rain became a downpour half way there.
I finally got up the courage and walked through rivers while it poured. The only thing I needed was boots. My Nike's were soaked and my pants from the knees down but I made it.
My waitress didn't forget my complimentary chocolate kiss.
Today I woke to Sunday Morning on CBS. Great short bits on the week. I hung out until about 4:00 and walked to Belanc for a SALAD and Beet Juice with Fresh Orange Juice. Got my 1/2 loaf of bread and returned home at 5 pm on deserted streets.
I finished Atlantic Crossing which paralleled the book ,The Splendid and the Vile, about the bombing of London and Churchill. Harry Hopkins, who lived in what used to be Lincoln's office in the White House, played a bigger role conveying Roosevelt's thoughts and American support personally to Churchill. They became great friends and Churchill kept Hopkins there for an extra week to show him off. Though he was a very disheveled mess with ill health, when he spoke everybody was impressed. Great book and good PBS Masterpiece Theater.
Monday I took the bus to the library but due to a protest/blockade I had to get out and walk quite a bit.
Oscar was there to take my donations of a book, pant, shoes. I stopped at Ramblas for lunch with Salma and Arnud. He is starting to feature Seafood on Saturday and Sundays. Oysters,Mussels, and Clams. He had some fresh Mackerel I had to try on a Tostada..Sushi style.
Today I welcome my new neighbor, Cheri . I have to point out all the benefits of living here! ....AND POST THIS!!!
