Yesterday was a day of discovery. A new friend guided me as I drove up and down the side streets (away from the tourist path) of Cabo san Lucas. We then parked the car next to a lovely park and walked the same path. Yes - this is the Mexico that I so love. Activity everywhere (especially since yesterday was part of the 4 day holiday - Cinco de Mayo), shops, photo studios, small cantinas, children playing, various smells of meals being prepared, colors adorning the windows and doorways in rugs or clothing, etc. etc.
We stopped for lunch at Poncho's, a fairy well-known restaurant that has been in Cabo for many years. It was decorated in classic Mexican Hacienda style and was visually captivating. I could not say that about the food, which was less than okay, but our table outside provided much entertainment through the street activity and passers-by.
My friend pointed out the best Italian restaurants, the municipal offices, the place to get my photo taken for my annual visa permit, the famous "Cabo Wabo" bar, the best spots to park, where one can get a great massage,etc. as we walked one street after another.
By the time we parted at about 3:30pm, I was definitely ready to drive back home and take a short siesta.
Along the "corridor" (which is the highway down the hill from my home and which runs the 30 miles between San Jose and Cabo), the government is putting up tall street lights to help curtail the many accidents along this route. Yes, they are putting up lights - about 30 feet apart - along the entire length of this highway - about 30 miles! Astonishing - not to mention the cost to the local taxpayers for the electricity needed to run them. Most of the accidents are caused by drivers who pay no attention to the speed limits. Then I discovered that Mexican drivers have no instruction in driving - but simply "pay" for their driver's license! Amazing....
Today, I am traveling the 14 miles North to San Jose for more discoveries. It is definitely a learning process here in this amazing country...
Blessings of love,
Lynn
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