Z Papaya Chronicles: Out and About January 8-10

Sitting at our kitchen table last night, a breeze rambled through our apartment. Both of us jerked our heads towards the fan, thinking we had left it on as this is the first breeze we felt since we arrived last Saturday. We have been very conscious about not using our fans too much in an attempt to acclimatize as quickly as possible and also trying to be good citizens and conscientious about how we use the electricity. Welcome breeze and please stay a while!

Yesterday morning we ventured down to the fish market on Playa Principal for our first foray into the buying of fresh fish. Its funny how intimidating something can be when it is a completely foreign experience for you. After a couple of "you go, no you go" minutes I finally parked myself behind a local woman and when it was my turn just said "I'll have what she's having." We took our treasured fish home feeling very proud and accomplished. I am not a fish eater, having never grown up with it, but made the decision to eat fish while here and it was delicious! Of course, the fact that my husband is one amazing cook helps. Here is a picture of our dinner from a previous night, Shrimp Rizotto. Who needs a big stinkin' kitchen anyway. Half the fun is improvising with what you have on hand.

Jim's Shrimp Rizotto ala Zihua

Getting My Fish Filleted

We decided to take the Micro down to La Ropa for a couple of hours and just hung out at Rossy.  Lots of returning gringos connecting on the beach so there was much hugging, kissing and raising of Margaritas.

The one thing I love most about travel are those magical moments. Last night (Friday) as evening fell and Z came to life with its night-life and all the sounds that come with it, we were captured by some amazing guitar playing. How great was it to step outside, wander down a couple of doors to a place called La Camarca (previously Nardo's) and park ourselves with some Margaritas and sway to the music of the band (sorry no pics; I forgot my iphone).

Today my sister arrives for two weeks, and next week the rest of the family descends.  There will be nine of us meandering about Zihua doing our part to help the economy just a little bit.