November 7, 2007

Mazatlan, Mexico

Made our way into Mazatlan today. Found an RV park in the north end away from the hustle and bustle of the city and decided to stay for two days. Long enough to see a little bit of Mazatlan then get going again to a quieter setting. This is the view from the RV park. We're in the second row, so it's not our view, but it's just a little walk and we're only here for awhile.

We toured around old town Mazatlan for awhile the first evening, looking for what the locals consider the best Mexican restaurant in Mazatlan. It was good food, but the menu wasn't exactly Mexican. The only Mexican dishes were fajitas. But the ambiance was worth it. And it was the busiest restaurant in the square, so that must mean something.

The next day we hiked up to the lighthouse. It was quite a hike, but it was apparently a 'must do' - the best view of Mazatlan is from that point. Most of the way was gravel pathway, the last was cement stairway. It was VERY hot and for awhile I wasn't sure I'd make it all the way, but an 80 year old couple were on their way back down, so I figured if they can do it - so can I. Going down was much easier - and faster. Here is a picture of Michel and me from the top - Mazatlan in the background.

The Mexicans are very proud of their cathedrals, and this one was no exception. Here are a couple of pictures. It was quite breath taking - I don't think pictures can do it justice......