MeXscape

We are in the process of moving, (man I hate moving), so we will be out of contact for a bit. Please don't feel bad if we don't answer emails and phone calls. And we will lose internet completely for however many days it takes Megacable to hook us up. I had meant to do a post about how great the new house is, but that is just going to have to wait. But, in the meantime, here are some pictures of the new house:

Relax. We're not leaving Mazatlan. We are just moving to a different house. After two years of living in this wonderful house, we have decided that our location here on the hill just doesn't suit us. This is why I always recommend that newcomers rent in the area they are thinking about before they buy.

Today is the last day of bike week 2009, the end of one of my favorite yearly events in Mazatlan. I love the fat sound of a well-tuned Harley. I love the glint of sun off a well-polished bike. My favorite color is chrome. I particularly love bikers. A least the ones we get in Mazatlan.

In other parts of Mexico, Semana Santa is a holy and sometimes austere holiday. Not in Mazatlan. Semana Santa here is like a giant Spring Break with toddlers. And unlike Carnaval, the festivities are not limited to Olas Altas. The party surges through the whole city.

I have heard rumors that it once snowed in Mazatlan, but I have never spoken to anyone who was actually here to see it. It's always my friend said, my uncle said, my hairdresser's aunt said, never a first-hand account, so I am highly skeptical. I really never thought I would see a snowball fight here, but I should know to never underestimate the ingenuity of children. Last week were lucky enough to witness a snowball fight - Mazatlan style.