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THE AHH OF MAZATLAN by C.Michaels Publisher’sBY MICHAEL VESELIK Desk 03 “Nostalgia” MAZATLAN CONFIDENTIAL WELCOME TO CARNAVAL ‘18 by Nelly Rickenbacker 04

ACIFIC PEARL’S CARNAVAL businesses on planning events. The BORN AND RAISED IN MAZATLAN by Sara B T-SHIRTS Hotel Association, local government “Carnaval 2018: Pata Salada Style” P I want to thank all of the readers and the Secretary of Tourism have 07 of the Pacific Pearl that supported us not even sent us information to pass through the purchase of our Carnaval HAIR LOSS. HOW CAN I AVOID IT? on to our snowbirds and tourists. We by Luisa Nolan T-Shirts. Some of you ask why we used to get updates all the time so we 08 need a fundraiser for the Pacific Pearl, could pass on to our readers, makes NOT JUST A GET-AWAY... well the summer is very lean for us and me wonder, are we on the BLACK translation from Animal Planet from time to time I have had to use my LIST? We used to get daily and weekly 09 personal credit cards (48% to 72%) to updates with the last administrations AMAZING ENTREPRENEURSHIP SF QUILT SHOP keep us afloat. Many businesses get about everything concerning our town. by C. Michaels 10 small business loans at times of need, With all of the money being spent here we, however, get turned down even you would have thought that someone CURLIN IN MAZATLAN FOR A CURE thou we qualify with no reasonable could have been hired just to inform the 11 by Staff explanation. I value my employees people. It seems that the world-wide THE AMERICAN AND THE TAXMAN and believe that they are entitled to be “Tourist Tianguis for Mexico” that is by Orlando Gotay employed year round, caring for their to be held April 16-19th here, takes 12 needs and children’s needs. Regardless precedence over everything else, and MAKE ME AN OFFER by Lesley Martinson of lack of advertisers during the summer yet a very necessary evil. “The FINE Print” months, we still are in print. Pacific 13 Pearl online keeps owners/renters and CHECK HERE FOR UPDATES AS WE LET’S GET NATURAL by Dr. FeelGood new potential tourists abreast of what GET THEM! “Guanabana” 20 is going on in Mazatlan while they are This leads me to another point; at away, we currently have a 1.7 million the time of the press deadline we don’t COOKING IN MEXICO by Christin Yerbic reader base through-out the year. have definitive on the parade or even 21 “Spicy Cheese Spread” its route. Please check with: www. SPIRIT OF STONE ISLAND by Jed Vaughn WHATS GOING ON?! Mazatlanlife.com; Face Book pages of: “A Brief History of the Isla” Construction all round has taken a toll Pacific Pearl Online, Mazatlan Fire and 22 on the town like no other time. A lot of Brimstone or Find it here Mazatlan, for A VIEW FROM THE CENTER by Ken Martens businesses fell by the wayside because updates. 25 “Valentine’s Ingredients” of bungled construction projects that took too much time and stopped the THE BEST OF MAZATLAN CONTEST TALES FROM THE CITY by Lissy Bernal flow of customers, left foreign tourists Due to the lack of interest/entries we “Guillermo Poplawsky and the Game of Bridge” 26 frustrated and local Mexicans were in a have decided to drop the contest. SAVING YOUR SKIN tizzy trying to get around town. I would 27 by Spa Addict say poor planning and the race to the HAVE FUN, next mayor-ship took up most of their Michael Veselik STRANGER IN PARADISE by Mazatlan Jack precious time. The information highway “Getting Around Town” (local newspapers-TV- Internet) seemed POST NOTE: Remember the 7 “P’s” 31 to be wrong most of the time, but most doing anything worth while: Prior Mazatlan Life...... 5-6 Org. & Donations...... 24 wasn’t their fault. The lack of information Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Religious Services...... 10 Mazatlan Tourist Tips...... 24 has caused many setbacks for many Performance. Tide Chart Calendar...... 12 Essential Phone Numbers...... 26 Mazatlan Map...... 14-15 Mazatlan at a Glance...... 28 Restaurant Guide...... 18-23 Classifieds...... 30 The Pacific Pearl is free to you cuz our advertisers want to keep you current with news, tips and events in Mazatlán. Please tell our advertisers that you saw them here so that we may continue providing free LIKE US information. We Thank You for your help! ON FACEBOOK -Pearl Staff Visit our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pacificpearlonline/ ~ I love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? February 2018 3 The Ahh of Mazatlán C. Michaels is an author living in Mazatlán: https://www.facebook.com/ BY C. MICHAELS AhhhMazatlan/?ref=bookmarks One day, my friend was over, and Here in Mazatlán, and I only have room to mention a suggested we sneak downstairs and grab one Mazatlán, my few. But, I must mention the mailman. I rarely Nostalgia of those hands-off banana treats. Sneaking mind again raced get mail here, but this guy is so personal, I feel ani and I set our foot prints and paws in down there made them taste all that much back in time to special. He has a box attached to his motor Mazatlán in 2006, and have never looked better. Mail Man the first time I bike with the letters he delivers. His heart is Rback. Time got away from me, when one day I walked into a into giving us all a heartfelt experience. Several I remember vividly the emotions flooding realized there was no more milkman. Panama Restaurant. I was back at Rhodes! times, when I’m driving to complete errands, I’ll through me during that time. This wonderful When I first heard the Agua Man approach Panama is famous for their tasteful deserts, hear a “beap, beap.” It’s him! Now, I know that city reminded me of my childhood in the ‘50’s. my casa here in Mazatlán, my mind raced back and they use the cart to make you vulnerable my car is quite identifiable, but my heart tells This time era was fine, but I have no desire to the old days of the milkman. I heard the to satisfying your sweet tooth after your meal. me that he really sees me as one of his precious to go back. With that said, there are a few yelling coming from his truck window, “Agua! Please, Panama… never stop this practice. customers. I just love his personal touch. memories of the past that I do miss, a few Agua!” There are many nostalgic practices here in --Ahhh remembrances from my childhood are still When he stopped at my casa, he grabbed strong. a 5-ltr bottle from the back of his truck, and Funny. Since we moved here, Mazatlán set it on my porch. He promptly left, and has been in jet-power speed mode, barreling I heard his voice from down the street, through time, because today, it “Agua! Agua!” He’s still giving his appears that our city has caught wonderful service, and I hope he up. It feels like 2018 here now… “.I just love never stops. with a few exceptions. his personal Back to the late ‘50’s. My mom I remember the excitement touch” and grandmother would take me of hearing the milkman truck shopping downtown Tacoma humming into our neighborhood for special days. There was a when I was a youngster. I loved watching him prominent department store called Rhodes load the glass milk carafes into their bin and with a magical restaurant where we would walking it up to the front porch. In the summer, dine after getting a new dress (that was for there would be specials… I remember the me). The tables had white linens and the boxes of banana pop cycles. Those precious service was oh so special. After our meal, a boxes would be put into the freezer in the cart would be rolled to our table that had the basement, with instructions that they were not most exquisite deserts on display. It was a to be touched without permission. delightful experience. Unfortunately, Rhodes Ha! Guess how that worked out? went out of business when a mall was built. 4 February 2018 ~ Can’t wait to receive nothing on Valentine’s Day. Mazatlan BY NELLY RICKENBACKER arnaval, Carnival, whatever you …………...... call it, it’s happening this fair month Meanwhile, the mainline highway Cof February, Thursday the 8th until to Durango has suffered a disastrous Fat Tuesday the 13th. Here in Mazatlan, calamity. As chronicled in the Noroeste, a it is such a tradition that it has developed double tanker full of combustible material a myriad of features. There’s something crashed and burned for hours on the for everybody. Glamour and glitz, beer winding, precarious mountain carretera, and Banda, fireworks and frenzy, we melting gaping holes in the pavement surpass all Latin American versions and closing the road since Friday January except for, of course, Rio. So whether 12th. As of press time, traffic is still being you want to mingle with the crowds at deviated around on a time-consuming the Sunday parade, make the scene at detour, and frustration is growing among the Plaza Machado, attend spectacular businesses and communities. Not only is events at the Estadio or Teatro, damage it a vital trucking passageway, it is our your eardrums and liver at Olas Altas, or main conduit for national tourism. Will it just hang out on the beach and people- be repaired in time for Carnival? watch, Maz has it all. …………...... …………...... This winter we are experiencing the chilling effects of the La Niña phenomenon, with our Pacific Ocean currents showing colder temperatures than usual. So we see locals bundled up in sweaters, scarves and coats, while alongside them turistas from colder climes bask in the sunlight wearing shorts, sandals and little else. They think it’s warm, and they’re right. We’re so pampered here, climate-wise. …………...... Talk about acrimonious partisan politics, it’s everywhere, not just in Washington, DC. Even here in happy paradise Mazatlan, the municipal potboiler keeps churning. The newspapers El Noroeste and El Debate Olas Altas is looking good after a long give daily blow by blow accounts, and it grueling make-over. In fact, all over the makes for juicy reading. The latest is that city the improvements are starting to Mayor Fernando Pucheta has abruptly show. The row of palm trees running resigned in a stunning new development. down the median of the Avenida After barely a full year in office, a Camaron Sabalo has proved a great whirlwind period of controversial street success, except for the occasional car work and disruptive repairs, he has veering into one. The giant, colorful suddenly tendered his resignation “for letters spelling out MAZATLAN on personal reasons.” Municipal Secretary the Malecon have proved to be a big Joel Bouciéguez has stepped in to act attraction. Making less of a splash are as Interim Mayor. With national and the mysterious extra-terrestrial type regional elections coming up in July, this figures that have appeared the middle of is a real game changer. the Malecon sidewalk. Shade providers? …………...... …………...... The repercussions from the world’s Of course, the main focus of the whole largest and most expensive self- spiffing up process is the Tianguis Turistico destructing shark tank continue to which will occur from April 16th through reverberate. Even though the doomed April 19th. Call it the the Big Tourism Fair, project was initiated under the leftist it is by far the most important annual PRI party administration, and eventually tourism event of its kind in Mexico, was inaugurated and collapsed under a attracting some two hundred exhibitors PRI mayor, the powers that be recently from 85 countries. Approximately declared that the two intervening mayors, 10,000 people are expected to attend the cream of the rightist PAN crop, Carlos or participate, according to the Mazatlan Felton and Alejandro Higuera, were Tianguis Turistico 2018 Facebook responsible for the debacle and hence page. So all this ongoing infrastructural disqualified from participating in politics upgrading investment will surely pay off for the next four years. The suspense when Mazatlan has its moment in the thickens: the two former mayors Higuera international spotlight. Folks from all the and Felton have subsequently obtained world will be drawn here, dazzled by la restraining orders against the ban and it’s Perla del Pacifico’s beauty and charm, anybody’s guess who will be eligible to property values will rise and prosperity be our next mayor. will reign. That’s what we want, right? ~ Don’t break someone’s heart, they have only one. Break their bones, they have 206 of them. February 2018 5

Mazatlan But wait! There are even more events - please visit the complete calendar - http://mazatlanlife.com Arts & Entertainment Calendar All amounts are in pesos Concerts, Ranch Fiesta, Corney Rempel is Elvis, Blues Brothers, Joan Kennedy, Neil Diamond, Disco Party, Art Show. The Angela Peralta Theater [APT] is located on Carnaval in Centro; the box office is open from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Credit cards are often accepted but be prepared to pay in pesos. There is more to February than Carnaval! Stay current and connected by visiting MazatlanLife.com often.

Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8: The Neil Sunday 25: The Great Serenades for Strings/Las mejores serenatas para Diamond Tribute Show @ Twisted Mama's. cuerdas by/de Dvorak and/y Tchaikovsky: Dvorak's The Serenade for Strings in "Will Chalmers is proof that for many Neil E major, Op. 22 was composed in 1875. It remains one of the composer's more Diamond is forever." 6 p.m., $850 and there's the popular orchestral works to this days. "There is so much pure goodness in it." opportunity for upscale beer/liquor brands if you Tchaikovsky's The Serenade for Strings in C major Op. 48 "is thrilling and was add $120 or even $200. For tickets contact composed in 1880.” Noon, [APT] $300, cash only. [A Gordon Campbell [email protected] or drop by Sunday Concert Series.] Twisted Mama's. Sunday 25: The Joan Kennedy Band in Concert! Playa Friday 16: Ranch Fiesta! Once again the 150 Mazatlan is proud to host this award-wining Canadian year-old Rancho Los Limones is hosting this singer in the Vendado Showroom. Tickets are $600, and wonderful afternoon filled with: music by Kannon, food by El Presidio's chef, as always, include a delicious buffet and open bar. Diego Becerra, plus a mariachi band, dancing horses and what's an afternoon on Tickets on sale with the concierge at the Playa. Doors a ranch without an open bar? The ticket is $1000 [non refundable] and please open at 5:30 p.m., the show is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. book asap with: Marcela 669 116 9798; Romi 669 176 1849; Manuel 669 116 Thursday March 1: Disco Party/Fundraiser for Hope 0829. The bus leaves from Olas Altas at noon by the sea pool, Soriana [the old Animal Sanctuary: Put on your boogie shoes and join us Mega], and Walmart in the Marina. for a fun Disco Party while supporting the animals at Hope Animal Sanctuary. Sunday 18: The Soprano Virtuoso/La Soprano Virtuosa featuring soprano Your $300 ticket [of which $50 for every tickets goes directly to the Sanctuary] Scherezada Cruz: Maestro says: "Scherezada Cruz was born in Sinaloa and is on includes: rib dinner or chicken Fettuccine or a non-meat Fettuccine, drink the cusp of an international career in my estimation. I find her voice flexible and specials and prizes for the best disco king and queen outfits. The party starts at 6 full. Although she works and studies in Germany, I took advantage of her visit to p.m. at Friends Diner [#300 Laguna, 913 6066] and tickets are available there, or Sinaloa as I wanted to share her astounding virtuosity with our concert-goers in e mail Kimberly Brown: [email protected] Mazatlan and show her and everyone else that she's ready for the big leagues." Thursday March 1: Photo exhibit by Dianne Hofner Saphiere: Yo Soy She'll be featuring songs from composers Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, Händel and Fuereña Naci de Aqui Muy Lejo/ Broschi. Noon, [APT] $300, cash only.[A Gordon Campbell Sunday Concert I am a foreigner, born far away Series.] from here. The 32 photographs Monday 19: Mazatlan Comedy Club are based on stanzas from the presents the one and only Corny Rempel as famous song, El Corrido de Elvis! Corny is an award-winning Elvis Mazatlan. They showcase all the tribute artist. He's back in Mazatlan by delights that Mazatlan has to popular demand. "The thing that makes his offer. Galeria Angela Peralta, 7 show unique is Corny's humorous twist. He p.m., free, everyone is welcome. loves entertaining and it shows in his non- [upstairs at the APT]. stop, highly energized, hilarious performances!" The Mazatlan Comedy Friday March 2: ArtWalk. Artists [48!] and studios[ 27!] in Centro invite you Club's home is the Venado Showroom at in to see their latest photographs, paintings, jewelry, all things creative. There's Hotel Playa Mazatlan. Your ticket of $600 never any pressure to buy and it's a chance to see the creative side of Centro includes a delicious buffet and an-all-you- from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. For map and participating artists: http:// can-drink open bar. Tickets are cash only and please reserve by e mailing culturamazatlan.com Elizabeth - [email protected]. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the Sunday March 4: The National Champion Rondalla/La mejor rondalla de laughs start at 7 p.m. Mexico: Gordon Campbell has this to say: "I discovered by chance in Culiacan Wednesday 21 and 22: The Blues Brothers Tribute Show @ Twisted Mama's. this talented group that is named Rondalla. All the members are teachers in Back by popular demand it's the real-life soul brothers, Geoff and Chris Dahl. 6 Culiacan but it turns out they have won every competition and award for their p.m. $850 and there's the opportunity for upscale beer/liquor brands if you add genre in Mexico for the last 20 years. It will be my honour to present this $120 or even $200. Tickets available at Twisted Mama’s or e mail: outstanding group of National Champions." Noon, [APT] $300, cash only. [email protected] [The last concert in A Gordon Campbell Sunday Concert Series.]

Syndicated from MazatlanLife.com, © Copyright 2018 MazatlanLife.com. All rights reserved. Printed with permission. 6 February 2018 ~ Vodka will be my Valentine. Things can change during Carnaval, be sure to double check MazatlanLife.com to obtain the most accurate information. All amounts are in pesos The 2018 Carnaval Calendar: Thursday February 8 - Tuesday February 13.

This is the 120th year for Carnaval in Mazatlan. The theme for 2018 is "patasalada, el circo de los talentos" - in a way, it all means Mazatlan has got tremendous talent! The Mexicans use the phrase pata salada [salty feet] for those born in Mazatlan and they have chosen to celebrate all the fabulous home-grown talent - "circo de los talentos" [circus of talents]- such as Pedro Infante, Lola Beltrán, Rigo Luis, Enrique Patrón de Ruede, Joe Conde, Antonio López Saenz, Angela Peralta and Luis Pérez Meza. The "stars" are celebrated through colourful paper mache sculptures that dot along the Malecon and in the Plazuela Machado. This year the party is different for two reasons: the upcoming Tourist Tianguis in April and on the ongoing construction on Av. de Mar. To protect the new improvements on Olas Altas the Carnaval party zone has been moved north - from Angel Flores [deer monument] to Casa del Marino, on Paseo Claussen in front of the Lido Condo. You can enter the "party zone" from Angel Flores, Zaragoza and Los Pinos. It's free again, but expect long line-ups for security checks. As for the parade routes, organizers [at press time] are claiming they are still the same. Check MazatlanLife.com before you set out! Due to construction, there will be no chairs or bleachers allowed on the sidewalk. Tickets for all events can be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, [on Carnaval in Centro] even for the baseball stadium. Box office hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Tickets are also available at the Gran Plaza, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday 8: Inauguración de la muestra gastronónmica/food fair exhibition Saturday 10: Burning of the Bad Humour/Quema in Plazuela Machado. Mingle with kings and queens and sample special foods del mal humor; each year political or “outspoken” prepared by restaurants surrounding the square. There will be regional dishes people are in the running, and the Mexicans always and delicious desserts served every day during Carnaval starting at 2 p.m. Lots wonder who will be chosen to burn in effigy. For two of activities will also take place in the bandstand for children. Free on the years it has been Donald Trump! The procession inauguration only - restaurants do offer dishes at a small cost during Carnaval. starts on Zaragoza and Aquiles Serdan at 6 p.m. and Thursday 8: Masquerade Ball: The 5th Annual Ball begins at 7 p.m. with a ends...at press time the final location has not been parade of all the gorgeous Carnaval Queen candidates. The next long awaited announced. [check MazatlanLife.com] 9 p.m. Free. event is the costume contest. Five judges from various walks of Mazatlan life Saturday 10: Combate Naval/ Naval battle fought judge each contestant for originality and personality of costume. All evening on the water with fireworks that will be launching at long there is entertainment by La Cubata band. Your ticket of $750 includes two Casa del Marino [on Paseo Claussen in front of the bar drinks, buffet style light food, coffee, dessert bar and a cash bar. Located at Lido condo] at around 10:30 p.m. Start thinking Terraza Los Pargos, in Playa Sur, Chametla # 230. Tickets are available at the about reserving your viewing spot with friends in Angela Peralta box office and at Athina Spa in Golden Zone [in front of Las high places. These choreographed fireworks to music Flores Hotel, closed Sundays, opens at 10 a.m.] are not to be missed. Free. Thursday 8: Coronation of the King of Happiness/ Coronación del Rey de la Sunday 11: First Carnaval Parade/Primer Desfile de Carnaval, starts at 5:30 Alegria, Set to the backdrop of the famous La Banda Carnaval- p.m. at the Fisherman’s Monument and goes north to Valentino’s on Rafael a Mexican Latin Grammy nominated Regional Mexican Banda from Mazatlán . Buelna. Themed floats and loads of live music. Unlike any other parade you Free. 7:30 p.m. along Paseo Claussen. have ever seen! Free. Here's the route with approximate times: 5:30, Av. Friday 9: Coronation pageant for Queen of the flower games/Coronación Rotarismo; 6, Hotel de Cima; 7, Lola Betrán; 7:30 Hotel de Sol; 7:45 Tourism; Reina de los Juegos Florales: Il Divo! This European group needs no 8, El Toro Bravo; 8:30 Valentino's. - there could be route changes, check introduction, but just in case: the foursome formed the band in 2003 and are MazatlanLife.com. considered a "multi-national classical crossover vocal group". Baritone, Carlos Monday 12: Children’s Costume Ball/Baile Infantil, Salón Spectaculare, 10:00 Marin [German/Spanish]; tenor, Urs Bühler a.m., on Av. Camaron Sabalo in front of the Hotel Quijote Inn. [Swiss]; tenor, David Miller [US] and French Monday 12: Coronation of the Child Queen of Carnaval/Coronación de la pop singer-songwriter Sébastien Izambard. The Reina Infantil : Tonight's headliner features CD9. It's an immensely popular famous band will be accompanied by Sinaloa's boy-band from Mexico City. Estadio Teodoro Mariscal/ Baseball Stadium, 6:30 Symphony, OSSLA. Estadio Teodoro Mariscal/ p.m. It's priced by zones, $150 - $750. But this music doesn't die here - later, at Baseball Stadium. 8:30 p.m., priced in zones 9:30 p.m. on Paseo Claussen for just $70, you'll get to hear la Banada MS. This from $150 - $1500. award-winning band will keep the music alive until the wee hours. Saturday 10: Coronation pageant for the Tuesday 13: Second Carnaval Parade/Segundo Desfile de Carnaval, 4:30 p.m. Queen of Carnaval/ Coronación Reina del from the Aquarium south along the Malecon to Miguel Aleman. It’s a mini Carnaval. Miguel Bosé is the headliner; version of the Sunday parade, but still has many of the fabulous floats. Here's the this Panamanian-born Spanish pop star is route and the approximate times: 4:30, Av. de los Deportes; 5, Lola Beltrán; adored by all ages in Latin America It's priced 5:45, Hotel de Cima; 6, Hotel Plaza Marina; 7:15, Av. Zaragoza; and then along by zones: from $200 - $2800 Estadio Teodoro around 7:35 Olas Altas. There could be route changes, check MazatlanLife.com. Mariscal/ Baseball Stadium, 6:30 p.m. The parade is followed with lots of live music that usually starts at 10 p.m. on Paseo Claussen.

Syndicated from MazatlanLife.com, © Copyright 2018 MazatlanLife.com. All rights reserved. Printed with permission. ~ I don’t need a Valentine. I need 8 million dollars and a fast metabolism. February 2018 7 Things can change during Carnaval, be sure to double check MazatlanLife.com Born & Raised in Mazatlan BY SARA B to obtain the most accurate information. All amounts are in pesos The 2018 Carnaval Calendar: Thursday February 8 - Tuesday February 13. my favorites! Each Carnaval, a certain Carnaval 2018: Pata Salada Style character or persona that has made This is the 120th year for Carnaval in Mazatlan. The theme for 2018 is "patasalada, el circo de los talentos" - in a way, it all means ebruary is the month that attracts all Naval Academy, and many more icons Mazatlecans angry is represented by a huge piñata filled with gunpowder Mazatlan has got tremendous talent! The Mexicans use the phrase pata salada [salty feet] for those born in Mazatlan and they have chosen kinds of tourists from Mexico as well that represent Mazatlan and the State of as from many other countries. No Sinaloa. However you look at it, I think it that is lit up and destroyed by the Patas to celebrate all the fabulous home-grown talent - "circo de los talentos" [circus of talents]- such as Pedro Infante, Lola Beltrán, Rigo Luis, F Saladas, this being a way of symbolizing wonder why, it is the most colorful, full totally adds up to a cool presentation of Enrique Patrón de Ruede, Joe Conde, Antonio López Saenz, Angela Peralta and Luis Pérez Meza. The "stars" are celebrated through of tradition and fun month of the whole traditional but still modern-day Carnaval, the “Burning of Bad Humour”, eliminating colourful paper mache sculptures that dot along the Malecon and in the Plazuela Machado. year! From beautiful Alebrijes (enormous Mazatlan style! all kinds of bad vibes that are emanated statues) in the Plaza Machado and the Carnaval is full of culture and pure by this persona. And of course, there is This year the party is different for two reasons: the upcoming Tourist Tianguis in April and on the ongoing construction on Av. de Mar. To the beautiful Carnaval Queen contest! protect the new improvements on Olas Altas the Carnaval party zone has been moved north - from Angel Flores [deer monument] to Casa Malecon to the Naval Combat Fireworks Mazatlecan tradition, and most of its on the Malecon, Carnaval is just waiting to elements have an actual meaning! Let’s Young gorgeous Patas Saladas ladies del Marino, on Paseo Claussen in front of the Lido Condo. You can enter the "party zone" from Angel Flores, Zaragoza and Los Pinos. It's happen, and so are we. take for example the name of Mazatlan: compete for the crown, parading along free again, but expect long line-ups for security checks. As for the parade routes, organizers [at press time] are claiming they are still the Raquel Mendez, Pacific Pearl’s “Mazatl” means deer in Nahuatl, and “tlan” in their own Allegorical Cars, performing and presenting themselves. This is also same. Check MazatlanLife.com before you set out! Due to construction, there will be no chairs or bleachers allowed on the sidewalk. Tickets designer/artist, hit it out of the park means land or region, and all together again this year with her artwork of the means Land of the Deer. A major feature a tradition that has been followed since for all events can be purchased at the Angela Peralta box office, [on Carnaval in Centro] even for the baseball stadium. Box office hours will many, many years ago; did you know that be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Tickets are also available at the Gran Plaza, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pata Salada Carnaval T-shirts for Pearl’s of Carnaval here is the Naval Combat fundraiser. If you look carefully at the takes place each year due to the Cordelier the first ever Mazatlan Carnaval Queen Pacific Pearl’s special Carnaval shirts (see Battles that took place in Puerto Viejo was an American, Winifred Farmer, all the Thursday 8: Inauguración de la muestra gastronónmica/food fair exhibition Saturday 10: Burning of the Bad Humour/Quema photo), you may notice a lot of symbolic during the Second French way back in 1900 (though some called in Plazuela Machado. Mingle with kings and queens and sample special foods del mal humor; each year political or “outspoken” images which ring a bell for those who Intervention around her Wilifreda)?! This year’s theme is Pata prepared by restaurants surrounding the square. There will be regional dishes people are in the running, and the Mexicans always know and love our Fair City. Can you in the 1850’s. We relate? The tuba represents Banda music, commemorate Salada, a nickname for and delicious desserts served every day during Carnaval starting at 2 p.m. Lots wonder who will be chosen to burn in effigy. For two of which we are the world epicenter. The it each year Mazatlan natives with of activities will also take place in the bandstand for children. Free on the years it has been Donald Trump! The procession lovely statue of the beautiful woman with in Olas Altas their salty feet, (born here with one foot in inauguration only - restaurants do offer dishes at a small cost during Carnaval. starts on Zaragoza and Aquiles Serdan at 6 p.m. and open arms is La Mazatleca, you can find right after her in Olas Altas. El Faro, the lighthouse the Burning the Pacific and one Thursday 8: Masquerade Ball: The 5th Annual Ball begins at 7 p.m. with a ends...at press time the final location has not been well worth the climbing, so does the of the Bad on land) and we are announced. [check MazatlanLife.com] 9 p.m. Free. Fisherman’s Monument (which here we Humour (La celebrating all the parade of all the gorgeous Carnaval Queen candidates. The next long awaited marvels and wonders event is the costume contest. Five judges from various walks of Mazatlan life Saturday 10: Combate Naval/ Naval battle fought call Monos Bichis, sort of “Barenaked Quema del Critters”, like so many of our classical style Mal Humor). that make us proud to judge each contestant for originality and personality of costume. All evening on the water with fireworks that will be launching at statues). The shrimp is among the world’s Speaking of, be from Pearl of the long there is entertainment by La Cubata band. Your ticket of $750 includes two Casa del Marino [on Paseo Claussen in front of the greatest shrimp fleet, the anchor for the this is one of Pacific. bar drinks, buffet style light food, coffee, dessert bar and a cash bar. Located at Lido condo] at around 10:30 p.m. Start thinking Terraza Los Pargos, in Playa Sur, Chametla # 230. Tickets are available at the about reserving your viewing spot with friends in Angela Peralta box office and at Athina Spa in Golden Zone [in front of Las high places. These choreographed fireworks to music Flores Hotel, closed Sundays, opens at 10 a.m.] are not to be missed. Free. Thursday 8: Coronation of the King of Happiness/ Coronación del Rey de la Sunday 11: First Carnaval Parade/Primer Desfile de Carnaval, starts at 5:30 Alegria, Set to the backdrop of the famous La Banda Carnaval- p.m. at the Fisherman’s Monument and goes north to Valentino’s on Rafael a Mexican Latin Grammy nominated Regional Mexican Banda from Mazatlán . Buelna. Themed floats and loads of live music. Unlike any other parade you Free. 7:30 p.m. along Paseo Claussen. have ever seen! Free. Here's the route with approximate times: 5:30, Av. Friday 9: Coronation pageant for Queen of the flower games/Coronación Rotarismo; 6, Hotel de Cima; 7, Lola Betrán; 7:30 Hotel de Sol; 7:45 Tourism; Reina de los Juegos Florales: Il Divo! This European group needs no 8, El Toro Bravo; 8:30 Valentino's. - there could be route changes, check introduction, but just in case: the foursome formed the band in 2003 and are MazatlanLife.com. considered a "multi-national classical crossover vocal group". Baritone, Carlos Monday 12: Children’s Costume Ball/Baile Infantil, Salón Spectaculare, 10:00 Marin [German/Spanish]; tenor, Urs Bühler a.m., on Av. Camaron Sabalo in front of the Hotel Quijote Inn. [Swiss]; tenor, David Miller [US] and French Monday 12: Coronation of the Child Queen of Carnaval/Coronación de la pop singer-songwriter Sébastien Izambard. The Reina Infantil : Tonight's headliner features CD9. It's an immensely popular famous band will be accompanied by Sinaloa's boy-band from Mexico City. Estadio Teodoro Mariscal/ Baseball Stadium, 6:30 Symphony, OSSLA. Estadio Teodoro Mariscal/ p.m. It's priced by zones, $150 - $750. But this music doesn't die here - later, at Baseball Stadium. 8:30 p.m., priced in zones 9:30 p.m. on Paseo Claussen for just $70, you'll get to hear la Banada MS. This from $150 - $1500. award-winning band will keep the music alive until the wee hours. Saturday 10: Coronation pageant for the Tuesday 13: Second Carnaval Parade/Segundo Desfile de Carnaval, 4:30 p.m. Queen of Carnaval/ Coronación Reina del from the Aquarium south along the Malecon to Miguel Aleman. It’s a mini Carnaval. Miguel Bosé is the headliner; version of the Sunday parade, but still has many of the fabulous floats. Here's the this Panamanian-born Spanish pop star is route and the approximate times: 4:30, Av. de los Deportes; 5, Lola Beltrán; adored by all ages in Latin America It's priced 5:45, Hotel de Cima; 6, Hotel Plaza Marina; 7:15, Av. Zaragoza; and then along by zones: from $200 - $2800 Estadio Teodoro around 7:35 Olas Altas. There could be route changes, check MazatlanLife.com. Mariscal/ Baseball Stadium, 6:30 p.m. The parade is followed with lots of live music that usually starts at 10 p.m. on Paseo Claussen.

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ardon Resort is a boutique hotel located maker of artisanal beers and ales. Now on a secluded beach north of Mazatlan. he is coming to Sinaloa! In his own CIt offers you brand new beach front words: “Sinaloa gets ignored somewhat accommodations, pool, Jacuzzi, air conditioned regarding its ingredient scene. It’s not rooms, great food and drinks, and as your local just some of the best seafood in Mexico, guide to Mexico the staff will happily arrange it’s also a Mecca for organic growers all kinds of activities such as surfing, big game and ranchers, wild boar, mushrooms, Days open: Tuesdays thru Saturday. fishing, kayaking, whale watching, yoga, even etc. I am really looking forward to Departures at 2:30 pm from the Marina kite surfing, a night in town or maybe some having the opportunity to work with Mazatlan parking lot next to Costa Velero Condos. Internationally famed chef Drew Deckman has embarked on a Reservations: Available only in advance partnership with Sinaloa Eco-Resort “El Cardon”, and the resulting and each dinner is limited to 30 guests experience combines fabulous gourmet food with a jewel of a setting. “I am really looking forward by calling Arlette Calderon at +52 669 to having the opportunity 106 0289 or by email reservaciones@ shopping. Sinaloan ingredients.” to work with Sinaloan deckmansenelcardon.com World class culinary artist Drew Deckman Deckmans en el Cardon: This dream Cost: $5,750 pesos per person. has a fabulous resume. Originally from the USA, team of fine dining Deckman and eco- ingredients.” highly educated and widely traveled, paradise El Cardon is an 8 week venture, he has settled down in Mexico His starting in mid-January and ending in mid- rustic restaurant Deckmans en el March. On the pristine Pacific coast of Sinaloa, Mogor in Ensenada, Baja California equidistant from Culiacan and Mazatlan, it is a is a highly rated and exotic retreat. culinary adventure incorporating the 4 elements: Also in Ensenada, Drew has earth, fire, water, air. It celebrates local Sinaloa contributed to the food offerings at sustainability. Only Mexican Wines, Distillates, Conchas de Piedra, in the exquisite and Craft beers will be served. The culinary Casa de Piedra Winery with Hugo adventure includes round-trip transport from d’Acosta, who is one of Mexico’s either Mazatlan or Culiacan. Includes: one most renowned winemakers, and night lodging in the eco-hotel for two, breakfast, he has worked with the nearby lunch and dinner, and a culinary demonstration Agua Mala Brewery, a premier by Deckman himself. 10 February 2018 ~ Happy Valentine’s. I’m just waiting for the marked-down chocolates on February 15th. FACES OF MAZATLAN RELIGIOUS SERVICES LA IGLESIA DE JESUCRISTO DE LOS SANTOS DE LOS ULTIMOS DÍAS CALVARY CHAPEL MARANATHA Sun. 11am - 2pm Dr. Rafael Domínguez #401 Nondenominational Bilingual Christian Church Col. Palos Prietos, Ph. 982-8396 Ave Miguel Aleman & Dr Carbajal #616 AMAZING ENTREPRENEURSHIP Col. Centro NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH BY C.MICHAELS Wed. 6:30pm; Sun 10am 664-109-1191 or Sunday 10 a.m. Col. Francisco Villa, 669-112-1798 Facebook: Capilla Calvario/Cal- Ph. 983-9716 There is an intriguing shop in El Centro featuring oodles of fabrics from vary Chapel Maranatha all over the world, more choices than any quilt shops in Mexico City! SALVATION ARMY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Sun. 12 p.m., Gutiérrez Nájera #514 Ote. But… this tienda is much more. It’s called the San Francisco (SF) Quilt (CHRISTIAN CHURCH) Ph. 982-3453 Capt. Eric Ramírez Cel. 669 189 Shop in Mazatlan. 5 de Mayo y Melchor Ocampo Centro, 3300 he first floor is full of fabrics, English services Sun. at 9:00 a.m., Ph. 985- upstairs is a special place for 1607 November through April SAN JUDAS TADEO Av. Mojarra #55 Fracc. Sábalo Country Club, Tquilting lessons and services. IGLESIA PRESBITERIANA “SION” 8:45 am English Mass Ph. 916-6246 But, let’s start at the beginning. I Coromuel 232, Playa Sur Tel: 985-0308 introduce to you, Linda Hannawalt. Servicios Dominicales 11:30am& 6pm TEMPLO DE CRISTO REY In 2005, Linda and her husband Cañonero Tampico y Germán Evers, took an Alaska Cruise where she IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL 7o. DÍA Ph. 985-1604 was overwhelmed by a quilt she Río Evora y Trop. de Cáncer. Col. Estero. saw in a shop. She left Alaska with Ph: 985-2511 TEMPLO DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA all the materials to make her own San Francisco Quilt Cisne #2 Fracc. Gaviotas Tel. 913 0340 y 913 quilts, and spent that next year Shop in Mazatlan HAR ZION CHRISTIAN MESSIANIC 5034, English services at 8:50 a.m. on Sunday making 49 quilts for family and involve all students. CONGREGATION from November to April. friends! Sat. 5p.m. Cerro Boludo 109. Lomas de There are three steps to make a Mazatlán. Cell (6691) 48-77-30. www. THE VINEYARD CHURCH quilt: harzionweb.org English services, Sundays at 9 a.m., La Viña 1. Make the quilt Culto Español, Sun. 11 a.m. Ph. 916-5114 top, cut up beautiful CRISTO REDENTOR LUTERANO fabric and sew it back victims. This year, Carvajal #1205 Sur Centro. 5:00 p.m Español, CHURCH OF CHRIST together in a new she will choose charities Ph. 981-3636 Juan de la Barrera N° 1401, Col. Olímpica Tel. pattern. 668-3159, Sunday 10-12, Wednesday 5 exclusively in Mazatlán. 2.Then quilt the KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH WITNESSES Linda also holds front, back and batting. Av. de la Marina No. 899, Sat. 3 p.m., Tues. 6 CATEDRAL BASÍLICA classes during the week Long arm machines The quilt shop that that can seat 20, and p.m., Tel. 988-0799 / Centro Sunday 10 a.m., Benito Juárez y Canizales Ph. 981-3352 gives you choices! Av. Cuauhtémoc 1410, Col. Burócratas, Ph: desirable. charges almost nothing. 669-150-5567 3. Finish the edges, She also allows quilters called binding. to come in and use her sewing Linda soon opened her new business areas, most machines and design walls free in San Francisco called QuiltWorks where of charge. We want to develop quilting in she gave lessons, provided quilting services our community. and sold fabric. During our time together, numerous In 2014, Linda came to Mazatlán for customers came into the shop, where she a one-week trip, planning to work on would have to excuse herself to answer quilts. In her condo, she met other quilters questions. “My magic is color,” she told who introduced her to the ladies of Pro me. Boy was she right. One customer Mexico whom she made ten of them an brought in a quilted wall hanging in need offer. “Come with me to San of help. Linda looked at it and Francisco so I can teach you immediately knew how to quilting.” make it better, changing out After their lessons in SF, the REGRAND some of the fabric with brighter women came back to Mazatlán, colors. each with a brand-new sewing OPENING In April of 2019, Linda is machine! Linda told them, “If Starting determined to host the first you have an old machine, give 9:00 am International Quilt Festival held it to someone you know. Then Feb 2nd in Sinaloa where artists will teach them how to sew. Each come from multiple countries. One, Teach One.” Now her There will be classes, demos, Pro Mexico students are over lectures, vendors, and work twenty. will be judged. Linda was Soon, Linda was flying from shop to enthusiastic when talking about this. “My shop after opening her SF Quilt Shop in El working theme is Magic of the Ocean.” Centro. As of January, she closed her shop I was taken by a quilt in her shop. It’s up north, making her full-time home in El called Winter Unzipped and is featured Centro, a B&B for quilters where they can in the photo with this article. It has earned come and quilt while enjoying Mazatlán. numerous awards, but her favorite award is After a year of teaching her ladies, she Most Creative Quilt, after competing with told them she would no longer give them hundreds of others. the fabric free. “Part of my teaching is to Her shop is located on Carnaval #1005B, teach them to be entrepreneurs and plan, she is open 9 - 5pm Monday thru Saturday. but I did give them a major discount.” Such a dynamic character, Linda’s Currently, Thursday classes at SF Quilt favorite expression is “We Make Fabric Shop are free and open to all those Hugs,” and her educational philosophy, interested. Their task in these lessons is to “Tell me and I will forget; show me and make quilts for charity. Last month, they sent I may remember, involve me and I will their work to Mexico City for earthquake understand.” ~ Feb 14th is Valentine’s Day. Or, as men like to call it, Extortion day. February 2018 11 CURLING IN MAZATLAN FOR A CAUSE BY STAFF or 9 years the Canadian and U.S. residents and FFriends of Posada La Misión have held a charity fundraiser with a curling mater. Lacking ice and curling stones, frozen milk cartons and a title floor substituted and wet mops and brooms for the sweepers. Ruth from Calgary organized the event and makes up the team who all paid to play. Two target circles (hours) are laid out with tape on the 2nd-floor balcony. Winning teams play until there is a winner. The winning team gets a procession of the “Golden Macarrone” Various local trophy for a year. charities have After awarding the Golden benefited trophy, players and fans enjoy a potluck with a free will collection. though over Last year $10,000 mexican the years. pesos, were raised to feed the children in the summer via the Vineyard. Various local charities have benefited though over the years. 12 February 2018 ~ Valentine’s Day is when a lot of married men are reminded what a poor shot cupid really is. The American and the Taxman IDIOMS BY ORLANDO GOTAY, TAX ATTORNEY FOR IDIOTS BY PROF PG WIGGINS ome of you may know that one of the things I enjoy is reading comments hoever is responsible for on social media. It helps me get a feel English spelling, Augustine, S Chaucer, (personally, I blame for concerns in the minds of people. I also W the French, you know, 1066 and all that), remember that for every person that takes let’s face it, it’s a mess. the time to voice concerns or questions, Four example, for words: through, several may have similar mindsets. thought, tough, though. Read them, That is why I write today about pronounce them, try to explain them. something basic, fundamental in fact. It Innocent Anglophile reader, do you has to do with the way the US taxes its realize that every single word in Spanish citizens. Drum roll, please… US citizens US law provides ways to mitigate. One is logically spelled, in a manner so simple are subject to federal tax on worldwide is a US credit for foreign taxes paid and straightforward that any schoolchild income, no matter where they live. Take (the Foreign Tax Credit). Also available can correctly read and pronounce it time to digest that. It doesn’t matter if you is the exclusion from one’s federal with confidence? Can you imagine the live in Mars, getting Martian income. Or income of amounts ‘earned’ in a foreign resulting self-esteem this generates? Mazatlan. If you are required to (depending country or countries (the Foreign Earned My theory (let’s call it the Wiggins on age, filing status, amount and type of Income Exclusion and Housing Exclusion- Theory, shall we?) is that the reason income) you are required to file a federal Deduction). that Spaniards and Latin Americans in return, factor in the computations all Over the years, some question how it general, and Mexicans in particular, your income, figure if you owe tax, and is that the United States has the right to are so damned good-humored all the pay it. That is what some people call tax people far away. That question was time is because they did not suffer that “citizenship based taxation”. Pardon the settled by the Supremes almost as soon traumatic experience of trying to make as the income tax was enacted. In the sense out of their nonsensical mother important repetition: moving to Mexico tongue. or anywhere else for that matter, does not process of considering the 2017 tax law, hopefuls expected Congress to modify And it’s not just English that’s relieve you, the US citizen, from federal Jabberwocky, French is worse and tax obligations. citizenship-based taxation for individuals. German is downright ugly. Let us now Most of the world’s countries use a It did not. praise Cervantes or Lope de Vega or different method for their tax systems, I’ll add a personal belief here: I would whoever the genius was who decided based on residence instead of citizenship. not count on the winds being favorable to to spell Spanish words in a logical and In case you are curious, Mexico taxes modification of that system anytime soon. consistent manner. based on “residencia fiscal” or tax I’m not in favor of the existing regime, but Excuse me for venting like a crotchety residency as they define it. But today we it looks like it is with us for a long while. old linguist, dammit, now have a nice are just talking about US taxes. So long as you are a US citizen, expect day! To minimize the impact of taxes by to continue having that federal filing additional countries on the same income, requirement. That’s just the way it is. Orlando Gotay is a California licensed tax attorney (with a Master of Laws in Taxation) admitted to practice before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and other taxing agencies. His love of things Mexican has led him to devote part of his practice to the federal and state tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at [email protected] or Facebook: GotayTaxLawyer.

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LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC 28 FOOD & DRINK TANYA TWAIN CHAIN MICHAEL BLUES CHAIN MICHAEL TANYA TWAIN 668-5026 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm BLUES at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm BOCA DEL MAR #28, GOLDEN ZONE at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Comedy Club HOTEL Playa Mazatlán LIVE MUSIC LOBBY BAR February, 12th 989-0555 Ext. 34 GRUPO TEKILA (Everyday) Corny Rempel as ELVIS AND JOHNNY playa gaviotas ave. #202 , golden zone from 7:00 pm-11:00 pm CASH from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm ~ Roses are red, violets are blue, vodka costs less than dinner for two. February 2018 19

February, 25th TRIBUTE EVERLY BROTHERS 20 February 2018 ~ I would swim the ocean for you. Just kidding, there are sharks in there. NUTRITIONAL FACTS NUTRITIONAL FACTS BY DR FEELGOOD Guanabana ver heard of “Guanabana”? How about Graviola? Soursop? Guyabano? EAnnona muricata, anyone? These are all names for a rare and exotic tropical fruit that may or may not be a panacea for all of mankind’s ills, but it indisputably makes a darn good agua fresca, just crush it, add water and sugar flesh is sweet and mushy, like warm ice to taste. cream, tastes like flowers. I know all about it, not because I’m a Now it is being touted as a cancer doctor or a botanist but because I once cure, aphrodisiac, breath freshener, etc. had a Guanabana tree in my backyard, Of course, it’s good for you, but just how right here in Mazatlan. good is a matter of conjecture. Walmart The fruits are big prickly green blobs sells it in Mexico for $69 pesos per kilo, that must weigh a kilo each by the time while in the US Amazon ships it for $59 they’re done growing. They’re filled with dollars per kilo. You can also buy it in seeds like a watermelon. The soft white capsulated form! ~ I just saved a bunch of money on Valentine’s Day by switching to single. February 2018 21

BY CHRISTINE YERBIC Spicy Cheese Spread A zesty, colorful cheese spread. This piquant flavor will arouse your taste buds. The cheese must be cold before shredding and should be left at room temperature to soften, before proceeding with the recipe.

INGREDIENTS l ½ cup red bell pepper, diced l ¾ cup mayonnaise l 4 cups Chihuahua cheese, shredded l ¼ tsp salt or Monterey Jack l 1/8 tsp pepper l 1 cup onion, finely minced l ¼ cup parsley, fresh, chopped l 2 jalapeño chilies, minced l Dash Tabasco Sauce METHOD Place softened, shredded cheese into a naise, salt, pepper, parsley and Tabasco mixing bowl, add the jalapeño chilies, red Sauce. Transfer to an airtight container, bell pepper, and onions. Use a fork to to develop the flavor, refrigerate over- work these ingredients into the cheese, night before using. until evenly mixed in. Stir in the mayon- Yield: approx 4 cups 22 February 2018 ~ I married the first man I ever kissed. When I tell my children that, they just about throw up. Much of what now SPIRIT OF STONE ISLAND makes up the Stone BY JED VAUGHN Island community of several thousand people and hundreds of homes, A Brief History of the Isla used to be underwater. In 1828, the majestic his month I’m sharing some of the prevalent, and many different fruits El Faro Lighthouse was local history here on the Stone and vegetables are also now grown in originally lit up with fire, TIsland peninsula that I’ve discovered. these parcelas. burning wood, coco Over the last 80 years or so, the Isla has Chivos: In the 1940’s Chivos island Trips to the Island became so popular shells, and whale oil. In transformed into a popular destination for was partially excavated and the that they became true spas. 1879, the first lamp was a wide variety of visitors and snow birds. In material was used to build the eddy lit using a fresnel lens. the last 4 years that I’ve been coming, the that connects Chivos island to Stone Island. silver riches that were to be delivered It is the highest natural lighthouse in growth has been nothing short of dramatic. When crossing the port at the Playa Sur to the king of Spain. Since then, and the Americas. It overlooks the port that The Mexican tourists and nationals flock embarcadero, you can see the remaining up through the 1700’s, shipments of borders Stone Island, which is the largest here during the summer, as well as the half of the large outcropping there, as gold and silver poured through the between the U.S. and the Panama Canal. winter holidays and Semana Santa. There well as the rocky eddy that stretches out harbor in Mazatlán. They were being February in Mazatlán brings Carnival, are plenty of Canadian & US snowbirds here to it. Dredging’s from the port were also transported down from the rich mining one of the three largest in the world. Rio, in the winter months. It can get crowded at used. They not only provided material for towns nearby. Real lost treasures, as told Mazatlán, & New Orleans are where times on the main beach area, but a short the road, but created a deep trench to by some locals, date back to when the these Catholic celebrations take place jaunt down the beach will provide plenty of later facilitate large ships with deep hulls, Spaniards were bringing gold down from in grand fashion. Fat Tuesday marks space and solitude if that’s what you seek. including cruise ships. The material was also Rosario and Copala, which are two of the the finally of the huge party, and the Charcoal: I spoke with a long- used to fill an area of centuries old mining beginning of Lent is on Ash Wednesday. towns in the nearby time resident of the area. He told me the port that connects Interesting fact: El Chapo threw a This is the start of a 44 day (current) lead mountains. Just as it of conversations he’d had with the with the island. It is big party on Chivos Island about 10 up to Semana Santa (Easter week). Good Grandmother of one the original modern known as the Colonia was centuries ago, Friday marks the end of Lent. day families here. The family is still here and de Isla de la Piedra. years ago. All the locals were invited. there is only one Isla de Piedra has a rich past and they operate Lety’s Beach Restaurant. The It’s where many of He arrived by helicopter for the huge access road on and a fascinating story to tell. I’ve written matriarch told him that charcoal was the the locals live after fiesta. According to a local expat who off the peninsula. It several articles surrounding the history of first sources of cash on the island in modern having constructing attended, security was at an extremely is also storied that the Lighthouse and the Isla, which can be Spaniards carrying day. It would be created, transported by homes from various high level! found at the link in my bio. rowboat across the port to Mazatlán, and materials. gold and silver sold. It reportedly came from the coconut Early History: trees in the plantations on the east side of Spaniards first sailed into the port in 1531. from the mountains to the Isla. Coco and mango groves are still They were conquerors in search of gold and the port would stash precious metal along the roadside. The area was also frequented by pirates. Locals believe that many of them buried their bounty’s in the coves and nooks & crannies of the rocky shorelines. Treasure hunting has been inhibited though, as the original landscape of the area has been dramatically altered. Jed Vaughn is a published freelance travel writer/copywriter from the Pacific Northwest United States who currently lives on Stone Island. Jed also enjoys flying his drone for capturing aerial video and stills. You can see more of his articles at: www.jedvaughn.com or www.followthisdrone.com ~ You know it’s love when you want to keep holding hands even after you’re sweaty. February 2018 23 24 February 2018 ~ Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards. HEALTH Pharmacies are generally staffed by Organizations & Donations knowledgeable people. Many will deliver and some Mazatlan Tourist Tips are open 24 hours. AA MEETINGS AA...BACK 2 BASICS Group, CLOSED Meeting. EVERY Friday MONEY international credit cards in Mexico. at noon, at the Melville Hotel, Calle Constitución 99, Centro. Banks Mastercard: 1-800-307-7309 Contacts: Bob: [email protected], 669-117-6112; Denny: [email protected], 669-116-5398 Most banks are open from 9am to 4pm ExchangePeso Chart THE EASYRate WAY American Express La Misión at Camarón Sábalo No. 306, OPEN MEETINGS. Monday-Friday and some are open on Travelers Checks: 001-800-828-0366 See www.aamazatlan.com for meeting schedule. Call 044 Saturdays. Because of frequent changes MX$19 $1.00 MX$15 Credit Cards: 001-800-333-3211 (669)127-5684, 913-4406, for more information. Visa with all the banks, it is best to check MX$38 $2.00 MX$30 AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETINGS with them for their current policies. Credit Cards: 001-800-847-2911 Mazatlán English Thursday Al-Anon Family Group 10 am. This Not all banks will exchange foreign MX$57 $3.00 MX$45 Collect: 001-410-581-9994 Al-Anon meeting is a 12 step open meeting 306 Camarón money to pesos. There is usually a daily MX$76 $4.00 MX$60 Mastercard Sábalo. “La Misión” (oval iron gate) Golden Zone next to minimum if they do and will require a Credit Cards: 001-800-622-7747 Dr. Backman’s office. Wheel chair accessible. Meetings run MX$95 $5.00 MX$75 Collect: 001-314-542-7111 from November to April. [email protected] or passport. [email protected] .Pam: 669 139-8116 MX$114 $6.00 MX$90 ATMs in Mexico DRINKING THE WATER AMERICAN LEGION -POST11- The most convenient way of accessing MX$133 $7.00 MX$105 Purified water and ice are available Lunch Feb 13th, 11:00 am at Friends Diner. Dinner Feb 17th, 6:00 pm at Friends Diner. For more information on AMERICAN DOLLARS AMERICAN money while traveling is to withdraw MX$152 $8.00 MX$120 DOLLARS CANADIAN in all restaurants, bars and lounges. Mexican pesos directly from your Purified water can be purchased in all the Post please call Commander Reno at 668-0578 or Cell: MX$171 $9.00 MX$135 669-148-4711. credit card or debit card. It’s safer than supermarkets. HOSPICE MAZATLAN carrying cash and the exchange rate MX$190 $10.00 MX$150 offered is usually very competitive. TAXES Office: 182-1486 - 208 International, at the corner of pesos (these are approximate) Rio Presidio, near the Ley Vieja and Waldos on Ejercito A national consumer tax of 16% known Mexicano. For info call: Lois Croly, Board of Director, cell: Purchases Goods and Services as IVA is tacked onto most purchases, 669-162-5441. Businesses may accept a maximum in your bill. Bellmen usually receive $10 although it is generally included in Donations: www.hospicemazatlan.org and/or e-mail: of $100 USD in cash per transaction, pesos per bag and maids receive $15 to most restaurant menu prices. Hotels [email protected] $30 pesos per day. It is not necessary We’ll be happy to receive your donation in our bank account: with no restriction on the number of charge a 18% tax. Banorte 611441245 transactions per customer. However, to tip taxi drivers unless they have many businesses are choosing to not rendered special services. Tour guides POSTING MAIL CALVARY CHAPEL MARANATHA accept US dollars at all. Likewise, and delivery people should be tipped. The post office is located downtown, Ave Miguel Aleman # 817, Centro Youth and elderly who bag groceries many airlines within Mexico will only across the street from the main plaza RED CROSS accept Mexican pesos and credit cards do not receive a salary but rely on tips. & the other one inside the Central Bus for payment of fees (such as baggage $2 to $10 pesos is standard depending Station. 1801 Av. Zaragoza, Downtown. Tel: 981-3690. fees). The most convenient way to pay on how many bags you have. TRES ISLAS ORPHANAGE FUND for purchases is to use a credit card Casa de Cambio (exchange bureau) DELIVERY Founded in 1987, the Tres Islas Orphanage Fund supports or withdraw Mexican pesos from an These businesses are open longer Check the food delivery policy with children at 6 orphanages in Mazatlán through the purchase hours than banks, usually do not have of fresh food (weekly), hygiene supplies, education supplies ATM. It is not advisable to carry large your hotel. Some allow the delivery to and tutors, building repairs, and the replacement of amounts of cash. long line-ups as banks often do, and the lobby, others request that you wait broken or worn-out appliances. TIOF is a 501(c)(3) so your they offer comparable exchange rates outside the door of the lobby. donations are tax-deductible. To learn more about the Tres Tipping (though banks may offer a slightly Islas Orphanage Fund mission please visit www.tresislas.org. Tipping in either dollars (bills only, no better rate). Check around to see where DRIVING IN MAZ MAZATLAN ORPHANAGE coins) or pesos is acceptable, though you will receive the best exchange rate The speed limits in Mazatlán are 40kph Gabriela Ramirez Landeros, President, Board of Directors. pesos are usually more practical for (the exchange rate is usually posted in the city, 20kph in school and hospital Address: Zaragoza 207-A, Centro. Tel: 981-2214 the recipient. The amount you tip is at prominently outside the bank or casa zones and 90kph outside urban areas. de cambio. LA VIÑA - THE VINEYARD CHURCH your discretion and should be based Watch out for unmarked topes, or Service Opportunities. Deliver food to the city dump on the quality of service you received. speed bumps. Some are fairly high workers. Help with your donations to feed the children. At restaurants, 10 to 15% is standard. REPORT CREDIT CARD and can cause severe damage to your Calling Local: Office 916-5114. E-mail: mazvineyard@ Check to be sure the tip is not included Where to report misplaced or stolen vehicle. yahoo.com ~ Women don’t want to hear what you think. Women want to hear what they think–in a deeper voice. February 2018 25 Organizations & Donations A View From the Center BY KEN MARTENS Valentine’s Ingredients alentine’s is right around the corner so time is short. Most of you will Vend up going through the motions, just buying a card with a heart on it but that’s too simplistic. Let’s face it, it’s been done before--probably even by you. Now’s the time to up your game. With that in mind, I’m here to help you put together a themed Valentines meal for your special person. Consider this--eyes are the windows to the soul but love has a visceral quality. What a great opportunity for a Think about it. When talking about Tacos de Tripa. the love we talk about a beating heart, breathlessness, butterflies in the stomach, a catch in the throat, racing blood. Alice V. Ely, Anna Rose Childress, That’s the basic concept; now add this- Kanchana Jagannathan, Michael -romance starts in the kitchen, not the R. Lowe. The Way To Her Heart? bedroom. Before Women’s Lib, they said Response to romantic cues is the way to a man’s heart was through his stomach but times have changed- dependent on hunger state and groundbreaking scientific research shows dieting history: Appetite women are also more romantically December 2015; Vol 95: p. 126-131 inclined when they’ve had a bite to eat (see the citation below.) similar. It’s not a mistake you want to The concept is how to make. I mean, who wants have that romantic meal to eat Tripe--a bland, white, symbolizing the heart, lungs, “All these stomach lining only the blood and all the other parts menu items English could love. Tripa, on stimulated while in love (well, the other hand, is a braided nearly all the other parts.) are available in small intestine from a pig. Start here. All these menu Centro outlets” Light cooking in the frying items are available in Centro pan gives it the flavor of outlets: a mild pâté. The woven business makes for a nice presentation-- very important when you want to impress your loved one. This tasty morsel is only 60 pesos a kilo and you can get it everywhere. 4.Buche (a catch in the throat): If your loved one is a fussy eater you may want to pass on the trachea.

Corazon, it’s a delicious option!

1.Corazón (beating heart): OK, it won’t Moronga, Morcilla, Rellena, or be beating but for only 60 pesos you can Blood Sausage get a whole beef heart at Carniceria Toño (in the Mercado Juan Carrasco.) Stew it in 5.Moranga (racing blood): Actually not a wine sauce and you’ll surely win your racing but congealed pork blood cooked loved one’s heart. with spices in a very large sausage casing. 2.Pulmón or Bofo (breathlessness): I Shop around as you may have trouble grant you, lungs may be an acquired taste finding this delicacy but Ley in Centro has but they’re extremely easy to prepare. had it. Just clean them, boil them, and add a bit That’s it. With this guide, you can seize of fresh lime juice. Be careful with the the day; guaranteed to be a special day. lime. I’ve had them with too much lime NOTE: I realize this article is about and they felt a bit squidgy. Valentines and I know a lot of you were 3.Tripa (butterflies in the stomach): wondering but given this is a family Be careful here because of the Mexican magazine and out of delicacy I have not “Tripa” and the English “Tripe” sound delved into the cooking of testicles.

Ken Martens is a published travel writer. He and his wife live half the year in Canada and the other half in Centro Histórico, Mazatlán. His blog can be seen at www.kenmartens.com 26 February 2018 ~ If you’re single and you know it, pet your cat. Tales from the City Guillermo Poplawsky and the BY LISSY MA. BERNAL OSUNA Game of Bridge uillermo Poplawsky is a wonderful 80 are a lot of people that play bridge regularly. on its own choosing. It takes only a couple of one, the tournament seems to have come… years-young from Mexico City who The current number of players in the US that do lessons to learn to play duplicate bridge and be to stay. Out of the total of 120 attendees, 20 Gvisited our town to direct the “2nd so in an institution or a club runs in the 250 to able to seat on the table. where people that call Mazatlan their winter Annual Bridge Tournament of Mazatlán”, held 300 thousand people. In Europe the number is I ask if bridge is a game that the aristocracy, or all year round home, 8 were Mexicans from from January 18th ‘till January even bigger, ranging in millions, high society or the privileged used to play and Mex. City, 12 were snowbirds living in places the 21st of 2018. because in Europe when there Guillermo tells me that that is not the case at all; like Ajijic, Puerto Vallarta and Mexico City and With an average of 20 tables was no TV, bridge was a way it has never been confined to a certain socio- the rest were Americans and Canadians coming per session over the 4 day to distract oneself. It is common economic group, however, most of the people especially for the tournament. period of the tournament, there to see children play in Europe. who play at the moment in Mexico have learnt Bridge brings tourism to the town. I noticed were about 80 people in each Italy, France, and England are it through a foreign friend or spouse, so it attendants coming from Mexico City and playing session, with an estimated total the countries that play bridge may be perceived that it would be the case in with foreigners without the need to speak a of 120 participants altogether. the most. The stats claim that Mexico, and as a matter of fact, that sort of ends word. Calling out the cards is discouraged so Guillermo starts by people that play bridge have up happening to be the case. that even the slightest chance of cheating via explaining to me (a person that 15% fewer probabilities of The price gap between playing bridge in tone of voice can´t be implied. Hence the knows nothing about bridge) developing Alzheimer. Mexico and the US is pretty big. As much as it resemblances to a library atmosphere as you that duplicate bridge is not a Bridge has no age limit; all is only a nominal fee, in Mexico, it is usually at walk into a Bridge tournament. As I exchange game of chance, but rather of that is needed is an agile mind. the cost of 50 pesos for each 3 hours session, some words with the Mexican visitors, I notice mental dexterity and memory. There is a player that uses his whereas in the US, say, New York, for instance, that the men I spoke to were engineers as The son of Polish immigrants, Guillermo Poplawsky feet to play because he was the same would run around 20 dollars. (Around well, but Guillermo reassures me that there is Guillermo was born and raised born without hands. Guillermo 350 pesos). Just another good reason to move no need to be super intelligent to play bridge. in Mexico City all his life. He got to meet a paralyzed player to Mexico ;) I also got to meet Adriana Salinas, sister of our started playing bridge in 1957, when he was that had an assistant to help him play through Several tournaments are being held in former president of Mexico, Carlos Salinas. It is 19, at the time an engineer student at UNAM the aide of a special board. Mexico, mostly in Ajijic which hosts a large encouraging to see that these personalities get (Universidad Autónoma de México). Famous duplicate bridge players include foreign community, Puerto Vallarta, and San to visit Mazatlan and fall in love with it through When I heard the word engineer, I thought: personalities like Omar Shariff, Bill Gates and Miguel de Allende. There, there was an average a Bridge Tournament. Especially since they Perhaps it is easy for him to play bridge (or chess Warren Buffet. Guillermo reminiscences a of 64 tables per session (256 people) during last can see a renewed tourist city and so much for that matter), for he is an engineer... But he Tournament he attended in Verona, Italy, which tournaments. investment going on. explained to me that the reason that he learned was full of paparazzis because Elena Castro, The tournament in Mazatlan started last year I would have really liked to stay and play, was that of his late wife, born in Oklahoma. sister of Fidel Castro, and Bill Gates attended. by the enthusiasm of Buz Trevor, a native from but I still didn’t have the two lessons needed There was a group of four Mexican men married I ask if in the duplicate bridge held in Botswana that moved to Canada at 33 and has to be able to be part of the tournament. Back to four American women in Mexico City that Mazatlan it is allowed to bet and he tells me now retired in Mazatlan. He feels very satisfied at home, I ask my 18-year-old son who stays began to play at their homes. Later on, they no, not at all. He tells me that there is only one with the outcome. With more sponsors than for long periods of time in Europe to visit his joined the old American Club (which doesn’t tournament held in Monaco where betting is last year in the likes of Sharp Hospital, Playa dad, if he as a child, ever played bridge, and he exist anymore). The Club used to hold sessions allowed, and very big quantity bets indeed. Of Mazatlan, Pacific Pearl and so on, and with answers “yes, I have”…, so to me it sounds like a of “duplicate bridge” because in the US there course, at home, everyone is able to play or bet the attendance increase from last years to this good idea to start playing it too. Essential Phone Numbers PHONING HOME Line Repair 050 Although hotels can assist with long La Marina Hospital Cust. Service (Long Dist.) 055 distance calls, dialing direct can be 989-3336 EMERGENCIES 066 expensive. Call collect or bill the call to Clinica del Mar Emergency 1-800 Numbers (not free) a calling card for the best rates. Dial 090 For numbers: to reach a TELMEX international operator 983-1777 Ext 100 1-800 dial 001-880 and ask for an English speaking operator. Sharp Hospital Emergency 1-888 dial 001-881 When calling cell phones, dial 044669 986-7911 1-877 dial 001-882 before the number. Most phones work 1-866 dial 001-883 by using LADATEL cards, which can be CELL PHONES purchased at various supermarkets for 30, LONG DISTANCE (THROUGH If you are a frequent visitor to Mazatlan or 50 or 100 pesos. OPERATOR) staying for an extended period, consider Domestic 020 purchasing a cell phone here. For a Mexican Phone Codes International 090 very reasonable price (under $30 U.S.D) LONG DISTANCE (DIAL DIRECT) Special Services you can buy a cell phone and purchase Domestic 01 Time 030 minutes. Then you will have a local phone USA & Canada 001 Wake-Up Call 031 number. Get the clerk to set up the phone Rest of the World 00 Info - Domestic Directory 040 in English.

TOURIST SAFETY Electricity (CFE) 071 Immigration Office 981-4137 Maz Tourism Office 915-6600 Gas Leaks 981-0505 City Hall 915-8000 DA for Tourists 914-3222 RED CROSS Customs Office 981-1570/981-6109 POLICE 911 Emergency 065 / 981-3690 Airport Police 982-2088 Emergency Assistance 066 FIRE DEPARTMENT 068 Municipal Bus 982-2997 Tourist Police & others 986-8126 (Av. Gabriel Leyva) 981-2769 Civil Registry (Marriage) 985-2864 Traffic Police (Tránsito) 983-2816 (Av. Insurgentes) 983-9920 State Police 983-4510 / 080 from cell phone Telcel *116 OTHER Federal Highway Police 980-6880 Movistar *068 Bus Station 982-8351 UTILITIES GOVERNMENT DEPTS Baja Ferries 985-0470 Water (Jumapam) 073 / 981-2665 Port Captain 981-2204/982-2404 Post Office 981-2121 ~ Roses are red wine is also red, poems are hard wine. February 2018 27

SAVING YOUR SKIN BY SPA ADDICT When you are fair skinned and choose to retire right along the Tropic of Cancer it would be a very good advice to take very good care of your skin, especially if during your youth you fancied having an allover tan, and sunbathed as much as was possible. hen you are fair skinned and choose to retire right along the WTropic of Cancer it would be a very good advice to take very good care of your skin, especially if during your youth you fancied having an allover tan, and sunbathed as much as was possible. It is relieving to know that Mazatlan has a place to go to where not only would you get the same expert treatment as in the US, but we are not afraid to mention maybe even better... and we know that may surprise you. Let us explain the two aspects of this matter: the best possible knowledge and the best possible equipment in the world with an experienced and extremely attentive opportunity to to detail qualified doctor. develop. A checkup like this costs $1000 Dra. Lupita Dobler is a clinical and cosmetic dermatologist with more than pesos (around $55 USD), far more economic 25 years’ experience. She studied her than in the US and Canada. medical career in UAS Culiacan and did her Dra. Dobler informs me that in Mexico, specialty in dermatology in Mexico City, fewer people are prone to develop in Dermatology Center “Dr. Stanislao de la precancerous lesions…even in this area of Pascua”, were 750 patients minimum per day Mexico (the northern part) where agriculture were treated, so it gives you an idea of the is big, and many farmers or ranch owners hands-on experience she got to acquire in have very fair skin because of their French, such a prestigious center. German or Irish ancestors, they still are far Her clinic, Derma Laser is located in the less prone to develop these lesions than part of town that locals call “Ferrocarrilera” our neighbors from the north. So although a residential area that was on the border of genetics plays a role, the cultural side, always the city that now is very much in the middle. wearing a hat and a “paliacate” (bandana) The clinic is a dream come true for anyone while being outdoors or working in the field, that is versed in having state of the art, best plays a bigger one. technology facility available. Dra. Dobler has After the consultation - once a course of a 17-year experience in the use of the laser, action is taken -, up to 50 lesions, moles or both surgical and CO2. And it is good to age spots can be taken off in just one session, know that in a time of lasers everywhere (as unlike in the US and Canada, where it is more in Star Wars), not all lasers are created equal; common to have an average of 5 done at there are lasers that offer a time. The reason for less precision, and there that is that over there are ones that offer more, more doctors use the and the tag on the device “freezing” method, is one that can definitely which is less precise, tell you so. creates a blister, is more Dra. Dobler has not painful and so the patient stopped investing in the wants to do less in one best devices available for session. After the blister the sake of saving money. Dr. Dobler is gone, most of the time That is so because, in the freezing procedure order to offer the best to leaves scar tissue or a her patients, there is no other way around it. “white mark”, which is not To give you an idea, of one of the laser the case with the laser, because this laser is machines she has, only 18 were sold in precise, leaves no white scar afterward and Mexico, and of another one, “Active Fx”, only is less painful. The capability of precision is 22 nationwide. These are imported medical so important that it doesn’t take out any skin devices that are sold in dollars. that doesn’t need to be taken off, down to the The other part is the expertise: when you millimetric precision. go to her consultation, you get a checkup Dra. Dobler, came back to her native town from head to toe, feeling the skin while of Mazatlán after all the time she studied in checking with a special augmentation lens, the capital of Mexico, while raising 4 children with her expert eyes, while her assistant (they were 2, 4, 6 and 8 years old at the draws in a silhouette on a pad with all the time she started her specialty); the reason: to moles, and skin protuberances, big and small give them the best quality of life during their that are found. After this she lets you know childhood just like she experienced it. She the state of your skin, being able to detect says that if she was reborn she would study such conditions as pre-cancerous lesions, dermatology again because, for her, it is the or anything that should be treated rather at most beautiful career. an early stage than not. This checkup could It is no news that Mazatlan has a high be a life-saver for people with fair skin that quality of life and that is why we have have been exposed frequently to the sun, and chosen to live in the so-called “Pacific Pearl”. whom because of age the lesion has had more Dermatology wise we can say the same. 28 February 2018 ~ I’ve got a date with a tall dark and handsome bottle of wine this Valentine’s Day. Looking Ahead FEBRUARY 2018 01 National Freedom Day (USA) Mazatlánat a glance Inauguration of the Carnival Fair elcome to Mazatlán, the Pearl of Sam’s Club Parking lot the Pacific, where the average OLAS ALTAS MEANS HIGH WAVES temperature hovers around Located in Centro Historico Old Town, 02 Re-Grand Opening SF Quilt Shop W82°F/28°C, the sun shines every day, Olas Altas is the starting point for the Carnaval #1005B, Centro Histórico, 9:00 am and outdoors is the place to be. The Malecón, the city´s seaside walkway and activities this city has to offer will appeal continues for 10 kms, up to Valentino´s. to everyone. Here on the Sea of Cortéz, Shops, galleries and restaurants offer art, 04 Super Bowl Party Fundraiser silver, souvenirs and great food. The Vineyard Church, 3:30 pm Mazatlán’s coastline beckons you to stroll along its numerous beaches, or its Playa Los Pinos Between the Marine House and Fish-erman´s Monument. 05 Constitution Day (MEX) 10 kms of Malecón—seawall, or to hike to El Faro—lighthouse, the second highest Local fishermen sell their daily catches natural lighthouse in the world. here in the early morning or late 12 Mazatlan Comedy Club-Corny Rempel afternoon. Hotel Playa Mazatlan, Salon Venado. 6:00-9:00pm BEACHES Playa Norte North of Playa Los Pinos, All beaches in México are federal property Playa Norte is a popular site to watch 14 Valentine’s Day th th 4 to 8 April up to high tide lines, and thus, public. locals play beach baseball and soccer. Along Avenida del Mar. 15 Bike Week 2018 Most of our beaches have lifeguards for Playa Marlin National Flag of Canada Day (CAN) your protection and warning flags that Fresh seafood is served at beachside indicate by their color the condition of restaurants. 16 Ranch Fiesta the water. Swimmers should know: Punta Camarón The rocky point next to Rancho Los Limones, 12:00-5:00 pm Valentino´s is a favorite with experienced BEACH SPORTS surfers who love this area´s big crashing 25 Joan Kennedy Band Try them all: parasail, kayak, boogie waves. Hotel Playa Mazatlan, Salon Venado, 6:00-9:00 pm board, sail on a catamaran, jet ski, banana North Beaches: Playa Bruja and Punta boat, shore fish, swim, bodysurf, play Cerritos take any of the buses marked 26 15th Annual Memo Villa Classic Golf Tournament beach volleyball...or laze the day away “Cerritos” and you will find these more El Cid Golf Course. Check In 11:00 Shot Gun Start 12:00. $1,000 Pesos Non under a palapa. Do as much or as little isolated beaches. Popular with surfers, it Club Members(includes shared cart). $600 Pesos El Cid Club Members as you want. In the area of the Golden is also a great area for relaxing with good Zone: open-air restaurants serving delicious Playa Sábalos Sábalo beach is on the seafood. 6 Totally Tami’s Spring Fashion Show Mar north side of Valentino´s nightclub Los Zarapes Restaurant, 11:00 am-2:00 pm (castlelike structure). SIGHTSEEING 2018 Playa Gaviotas extends from Hotel Playa Mazatlán is proud of its rich history, as Mazatlán to El Cid Mega Resort. evidenced by the many monuments In the area of the Hotel Zone, you will throughout the city that have become see three islands rising offshore. landmarks to us all. Las Tres Islas: Wolf, Deer and The Fisherman’s Monument is Bird islands Deer Island the most prominent, located on (center) has a small beach Avenida del Mar and Gutierrez with great tide pools for Najera. The Sinaloan Family, snorkeling and can be looking towards the future, is accessed by boat cruises located near Valentino´s and or catamaran. was a gift to the city from our Isla de la Piedra, Stone famous artist, Antonio Lopez Island, is located at the Saenz, at the turn of the century. southern end of the city and is El Centro – Downtown is the actually a peninsula but is easily original Mazatlán where you will accessible by taking a water taxi from see neo-classical architecture and the the harbor This is a laid-back destination European influence of this port’s early where you can walk, horse ride, or rent an settlers. Take a Sábalo Centro (green) bus ATV to explore the miles of undeveloped that travels from the north of the city, to beaches, or hang out in one of the several downtown. Visit the Cathedral, Central open-air restaurants. Market and Plaza Revolución. ~ Dear Heart, please stop getting involved in everything. Just pump blood, that’s it. February 2018 29

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There are also white aurigas that abound along the outskirts of town. Almost all of Getting Around Town the taxistas speak enough basic English to azatlan is blessed with a approaches, and he will probably make communication possible. They do wonderfully complete public stop for you, wherever you are. There not expect a tip, here the rule is to pay the Mtransportation system. The buses is safety in numbers, so if you see a agreed upon price, but if you are feeling will take you pretty much anywhere you cluster of people scanning the horizon generous, they will gladly accept a gratuity. want to go during the day and evening, like they’re waiting for a bus, hang There are now Ubers here. Some and the streets proliferate with taxis that with them. Don’t worry about exact consider them scabs, others see them as are much more inexpensive than their change, the driver will break a bill if take right to work champions, but no matter counterparts in the US and Canada. For necessary. Hang on to your ticket, there tourists as well. You can call the main office how you slice it, they’re here. If you know a complete guide to the many bus routes, are occasional inspections to make sure dispatch number and within a few minutes how to use the smart phone app you can go to Sheila’s Mazatlan Life web page and everybody has one. Riding a bus can give one will appear, or you can catch them on summon them. Within the rival taxi groups click on the Bus Routes link. It will refer you a glimpse of everyday life here, you can the road or at one of the many taxi stands there is a certain natural hostility toward you to a map showing each and every enjoy the scenery without the distraction of scattered around town. The rival red taxis the upstart Ubers that occasionally results bus path. Of course, the most important driving, and a good book makes the ride a also have a radio system you can call. Your in fisticuffs and blockades, so it might be a bus, from a tourist point of view, is the big pleasure. There are certain times of the day home phone becomes linked good idea to not leave the front passenger green Sabalo Centro, which usually goes when certain buses are jam- to your address, so once seat empty, a sure sign of a chofer with a from the docks past Olas Altas, the Central packed with commuters, “Don’t worry about you are in the system, they fare. Market, then along the waterfront to the but generally you can find already know where to go Of course, many foreign residents feel Golden Zone and beyond (as of press a seat and relax. exact change, the before you tell them. If you the need to have their own car. I personally time, it has been temporarily rerouted by The taxi situation is driver will break a are at a hotel, you can ask love not having one. There are a myriad of roadwork and does not go through Olas pretty complex. The unique bill if necessary.” the front desk to call you a potential problems associated with owning Altas). It features air conditioning which is and ubiquitous pulmonias, cab. There are also red and and maintaining a vehicle here. I have no most welcome in the hot season. those oversized golf carts green safaris, open air units doubt that I spend less on buses and taxis So where and how do you catch a bus with no doors, tend to circulate everywhere. with doors, that have no radios and rely than I would be pouring into the bottomless here? To the newcomer, the system may They have no radio system, you flag them on pedestrians who want to be riders. The pit of car ownership. If I wanted that kind of seem confusing. There a few well marked down and haggle over the fare. The green red auriga trucks are ideal for groups of responsibility, I would buy a boat! And, of bus stops with benches and shade, but taxis were originally designated as focusing more than four (the taxi limit) or hauling course, drinking and driving do not mix, so generally they are unmarked and up to on local customers, though they will happily around bulky stuff. They do have a radio do the world a favor if you’ve had a few the discretion of the driver. Wave as he set up so you can call and request one. and leave the wheel to a professional! 32 February 2018