Shopping Day

Up with the dawn. Time waits for no woman! Today was all about getting the basic supplies for the Condo. I had to wait until maintenance came to do some stuff, but afterward, I headed out on Uber.  Believe it or not, Cabo finally has Uber.  What would normally cost around $8 usd to get to downtown San Jose del Cabo, only costs $3.  To get to downtown Cabo San Lucas (about 35 miles away) costs $16 with Uber instead of the $45 via taxi.  This is great news, although, I’d still take the bus to Cabo cuz it’s only like $2, and I totally dig hanging with the locals.

I had the Uber drop me off at my favorite Tequila place and I walked to the BanaMex...I was totally in need of cash.  Then I headed to Shooters for some brunch.  I had Nachos.  Due to the whole “Covid” thing, the menu was limited.  But I did order a Mezcallita, which is mezcal, orange, cranberry, and something else, with a spicy salted rim (I did order ‘sin sal’, but they ignored me).  It was delish. 

All together I spent about 350 pesos (17.50) which tells me I need to go hang more authentic, cuz that was definitely American cost. Tons of expats hanging out, etc. 

I started walking along the boulevard looking for sarong ties, but didn’t find them.  However, I did run into a little 4 year old boy, who, while clutching his mother’s hand, had the other hand full with her phone and was belting out a Mexican tune at the top of his little lungs.  I couldn’t help but start dancing, which made him giggle and start dancing too.  The next thing I know, I’m away from the cab district and can’t get a ride to the big grocery store.  I pull out my phone for an Uber, but no signal.  What’s up with that?  Is my VPN preventing that?  I end up walking the whole way. 

Don’t get me wrong, I can definitely use the exercise, but walking into the sun wasn’t fun.  I did end up passing a friend’s favorite exercise spot back in the day.  

As a matter of fact, I have many fond memories of walking down this avenue, sharing laughs with friends, hanging out at Paul Stanley’s and Gene Simmons restaurant. Total fun.  It took a hike, but I did finally end up at the store.  Once there, I had to get the essentials.  Taking a lead from my friend “K”, I picked up shampoo, conditioner, mousse, lotion (suntan/regular/mosquito), etc. so the Niece and friends wouldn’t have to bring it.   I also picked up the staples, i.e. avocados, onions, garlic, lettuce, tomatoes, Pico de gallo, hot sauce, butter, frozen fruit, orange juice, tortillas, beans, olive oil, cheese (two different kinds), butter, eggs, two different kinds of chorizo, tortilla chips, baggies, vinegar, crackers, tequila, coffee liquor, orange liquor, and some clothes pins (cheap way to keep your bags of chips and other things closed). I basically spent about 2,400 pesos, or $120.  Ugh, at least that’s out of the way. 

I get a taxi and 8 bucks later, am back home, hauling up my goodies and putting them away.  When I look at the clock, it’s 8 p.m.  Yeah, I’m not cooking that late.  I head over to La Salsa’s for dinner.  It’s a seasonal restaurant that only open from November to May. I have a card for a free margarita.  I wasn’t too impressed with the menu, but they did have 5 shrimp tacos for 390 pesos (19.50). So I ordered 2 corn and 3 flour.

When the plate arrived, I was impressed. I was expecting the small street tacos, but these were not it. The shrimp was sautéed with bacon and white wine and served with a mango/pineapple salsa. Freaking delicious.  Could NOT eat it all and brought 3 tacos back for later.  I also got to enjoy a live band...ok, that’ being generous.  They actually had a percussion generator, but the guy played guitar and the woman had her tambourine. Still, it was fun and made the atmosphere quite appealing.  I also got to meet the owner, she’s a woman who lives part time in Oregon.  I bet she’s thankful to not be there right now.

I made my way back to the crib around 10:30, fixed myself a drink and hung out in the hot tub on the roof, listening to the crashing waves before bedtime.  Another day in glorious Cabo down.