Saturday morning – a little cloudy here today so it is not really
hot, nice breeze. We are the only RV here. The two rigs that were here
yesterday left this a.m. Right now Bill and the owner of the park are sitting
here talking up a storm. Evesdropping I think they said -The RV park is on city water that comes from a purifying
plant in Huatabampo (the town). The main water line runs to another little town
south of here, Yavaros. With a line branching off to here. Certain days of the week the
water goes to Yavaros and the other days it comes to here. So both places have
to have big water tanks to store enough water for a couple of days. Interesting
system.
Our last day in San Carlos we went back into Guaymas –
didn’t see our friendly policeman – and discovered that the Home Depot was
having it’s Grand Opening. Of course we had to stop. Actually we did have to as
we needed a 27 inch dowel to hold one of the windows closed when traveling. The
rough road broke the latch off. Almost all the parking places were filled.
People everywhere – like a big party with cotton candy, music and PA systems
going full blast.
The parking lot was really neat. All done in squares of
grass and cement. I think that truck has South
Dakota plates. Lots of plates from the US in the lot.
Lots of people inside and zillions of bright sparkling
employees. We had four people helping us get the dowel. Had to buy a long piece
and get it cut. No problem.
We saw some really neat wood like vinyl tile flooring – a case
that would cover a little over a square yard was selling for US$7.70 – after
conversions. It was set up like very Home Depot everywhere.
One different really interesting thing – the parking lot had a guard
tower. And he was really watching people. Wonder why some of the big parking
lots in the US
don’t do this? Or would we resent it?
We went to another of the big super markets in Guaymas – we
are looking for Egg Beaters. Have not found them yet – Not in WalMart or Sam’s
Club either. Wonder if we will find them here anywhere – our quest for the
winter.
Back to San Carlos
we too the road up to El Mirador – The Viewpoint. Very pretty up there. I love
the mix of the ocean and the rugged desert with its jagged rocks and cactus.
The ever present vendors. It amazes me where they set up.
Everything out on those tables has to be packed up, loaded into the car and
taken home only to do the same thing tomorrow. Sure hope he sells something.
The items on the front table are iron wood carvings and they are just
beautiful. I always see one I love – but am running out of space at home for
stuff.
Coming down the hill from the view point. Another area of San Carlos. A second
marina, big big homes, condos, hotels and “resorts.”
Then we continued to drive north along the Gulf coast. Right
after the last big resort hotel the road turned to gravel. There was a sign
point ahead that said La Manga. It is a tiny fishing village. The second of the
two worlds. Dirt roads. Lots of boats and small homes. A couple of restaurants and some vendors.
Some of the homes had palm frond roofs. The big black water
tank sits next to the road.
It was kind of an overcast day so the pictures are a little dark
– sorry. And this one we were moving. But this is something we’ve never seen in Mexico before.
An old truck camper is being used as a home. A roof has been built over it and
another little room has been added.
As we looked around we saw lots and lots of campers, a few
trailers, old motorhomes and 5th wheels. Were they all being used as
homes? No idea.
This family was selling beautiful sea shells – Bill wouldn’t
even slow down – pout pout!
He is getting ready to replace his roof.
And always the kids playing soccer. Every town has at least
one soccer field.
So now I think I'm up to date.
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