I’ve already mentioned the door, did I also mention the non-existing sound-proofing?No? Thus, I woke early by the sound of my neighbours leaving for breakfast. A little bit later I, myself, left for breakfast, heading for the Mercado plaza and this day the Longeria San Martin. This one is so far the least best out of the thee (of four) that I’ve tried on the square.
The weather is a lot better today so I head over to the beach earlier. And, it’s warmer, real warmer today compared to yesterday. The sweat is pouring down, all along my body, even when I’m laying down flat on the beach. It’s only supposed to be 28-29 degree Celsius according to the app, but it sure does feel hotter. I do manage six hours and for the first time I do finish the 1 litre of water bottle before heading back to the hotel. But before getting there I stop at a Roosters for a cup of coffee.
Going out for dinner I head out for the main square and the basket ball court. Unfortunately only kids are playing at the moment so I continue the way down the island towards the restaurant I’m aiming for. When passing the restaurant it’s full of people (even though I see a table I could fit in on). So instead of stopping I continue, since I’ve not yet been this way down so far. Not much has happened since last, maybe a little bit of fixing up the buildings but not much more. I do say hi to a couple of kids and some adults sitting in their living rooms (that’s how it is right, here down I Mexico – due to the heat you have the doors and windows open). Coming back the same road I decide to stop at La Lomitas for dinner. Since I’m alone I get a table right away. It’s sort of the same as I remembered it 1½ year ago, but more expensive and more people – a lot more people. I try the Pollo Mole (sort of a chicken with a chocolate sause) and a cerveza, the meal is really good. I end up next to a American/Canadian couple and have a good time of it since they’ve both been living on the island a while and know what’s been happening and what’s stayed the same.
I do feel a little worried since a lot of people stand outside waiting to get a table – a problem I would guess due to that “travelers” are blogging about their experiences – me being one of them. The food and the experience are sort of the same, meaning that the food is really nice but the experience is somewhat dimmed due to that the restaurant is filled with tourists and having some what of a line outside waiting to get in as well. Still, I do get reminded of Sofia, and to be honest, it’s not the first time that I do being on the island. Lying on the beach hearing the airplanes above I do think that it’s Sofia piloting the aircraft, looking down on me.
A bit later I’m back at the hotel and meet up with my Canadian friends, Ronnie, his wife and friend. We end up talking loads, drinking the same and just having a blast!