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Bob and Sam 2012 part 7 - 9/18/2012 7:13:27 PM

Steve O

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I went out for beer this morning but Mega didn't have any ice. This seems to be a problem about twice a week that costs me an extra stop. Ice at Mega is $13 pesos a bag. Oxxo charges $20 pesos. Sedana charges $13 pesos and it can always be picked up at the ice factory on the cross island road for $12 pesos.

I picked up Trudy and she came with us to the Hotel Play Azul as she could take a latter ferry back.

As I was pulling into the hotel I heard my name being called out. I dropped everyone off and went out to see who it was. Coming across the street was Arturo who runs the restaurant at the Villa Blanca Hotel. He had just opened a new restaurant next to the Lobster House to fill in the void for people that wanted lobster during the day when the other 2 restaurants weren't open.

Arturo took me on a tour of the place. It's not very big but he has had a few customers and the restaurant is still new. I thought his prices were a little high but haven't tried anything he serves.

The kitchen is across the bridge. The place has a nice and quite atmosphere. I wished him luck.

The kids and Trudy had a nice time swimming. We had to leave a little early so Trudy could catch the ferry.

Trudy always brings me strange fruit when she comes. This time I thought she brought me a candle but the fruit just had a waxy coating. I forget the name of it but I didn't care for it. Kind of white and pulpy inside with a lot of seeds. I have nothing to compare the taste to.

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RE: Bob and Sam 2012 part 7 - 9/18/2012 10:10:16 PM

Maggie

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Looks kewl tho!

BINK!

Mags

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RE: Bob and Sam 2012 part 7 - 9/18/2012 11:15:30 PM

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The fruit Trudy brought looks lika dragon fruit. I agree - not any real taste - like flat sprite only not that sweet!!

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RE: Bob and Sam 2012 part 7 - 9/19/2012 7:10:00 AM

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If we get to go next May we will definitely stop in Arturo's place and give it a try for lunch. We have had dinner there and it was great!

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RE: Bob and Sam 2012 part 7 - 9/19/2012 10:56:19 AM

Tomas

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Great snorkeling at Playa Azul.

Gracias, Steve!

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RE: Bob and Sam 2012 part 7 - 9/19/2012 11:30:51 AM

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Thanks - enjoying your report and pics

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RE: Bob and Sam 2012 part 7 - 9/19/2012 3:19:01 PM

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beautiful photos and a trip report that makes me smile, again.

Thanks!

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RE: Bob and Sam 2012 part 7 - 9/19/2012 6:10:11 PM

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Do you have to pay to use the pool or just buy a few drinks???

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RE: Bob and Sam 2012 part 7 - 9/20/2012 6:55:59 AM

Tomas

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ORIGINAL: neilalex

Do you have to pay to use the pool or just buy a few drinks???

Just buy some drinks and/or lunch and you are all set. It's very casual there.

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RE: Bob and Sam 2012 part 7 - 9/20/2012 11:23:47 AM

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I always look forward to your reports ... Enjoying this one too!

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RE: Bob and Sam 2012 part 7 - 10/3/2012 5:42:00 PM

ulle trautvag

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Agree with margaitamamma; this is chinese dragon fruit, quite expensive in chinatown in nyc (4.00/lb or more) and not worth the price for the taste -- very bland and not juicy. Don't bother.
But the whole fruit is spectacular-looking: smooth, shiny, avocado shaped, hot pink in color with chartreuse knobs or sprouts growing throughout the fruit.

< Message edited by ulle trautvag -- 10/4/2012 10:34:23 AM >

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