Another visit to the Chapala Malecon.

Sunday and Monday's are most everyone's weekend here, as most everyone works on Saturday. Mom and I took advantage of this. We had a lazy day on Sunday, getting up late and lounging for most of the day. around 2:00pm we went to the Malecon in Chapala to shop and take in some more of the sights. Last week, we were eying the very fresh Pina Coladas, but everything was so new, and we felt weary about buying from the vendors. With another entire week under our belt, we had no problem ordering one and we even opted to have it with rum  (con run). To our surprise we saw them add a huge amount of rum...like a double shot. We giggled out loud and the vendors laughed too. With the first sip, wow, it was just so fresh! We sat on a bench to enjoy.

We already feel less foreign here as we get to know the lay of the land and the sights and sounds become more familiar. Even the smells. Because this market is for Mexican tourists, we don't feel weird about taking lots of photos and posing in front of statues. But, I would like to note that within the hundreds of people at this market, we are very much a site by being 2 of the approximately 10 gringos we saw. Sometimes the kids stare and I can hear people talking about my hair. Some even say, "your hair!" with a thumbs up. ha ha Everyone is very friendly.
Mariachis and musicians of all kinds are strolling around ready to serenade you. We saw that last week, but this week, while sipping our Pina Coladas, I asked how much (cuanto cuesta). 40 pesos. Sure, why not! He asked us what type of song. Traditional Mexican was the only option I understood but I did ask him to decide (tu decide). I love the song he played for us. I loved his old rickety guitar. Afterwards I asked if I could take a photo. I told him this is my mother (este es mi madre). I heard him say oh, muy bonita (she is very beautiful) and he gladly posed with her.

Having him sing and play was like putting money in a juke box. Everyone else around us got to enjoy him sing too.
Further up the Malecon I found a band playing. I love the music. I took a video of all the people and all the wonderful hustle and bustle.
You can find this wee video clip here:
Chapala Malecon.