The Malecon in Chapala

Today is Sunday, and that means a lot of families go for paseos [walks] and visits. In this part of México, a popular spot for this is the malecon [concrete waterside walkway] in Chapala. Families wander along the water, buy treats and toys from the multitudinous vendors, and savour the little fishes caught right out out in the lake.

Of course there's also shopping in the many booths on the city side of the malecon. There are any number of portable shops offering clothes, trinkets, hats and what not.

I got there by bus from Ajijic - C$.75, and the return was even cheaper because it wasn't an express. The sun was out and it was wonderfully warm. Yes, I did feel guilt about all my friends freezing in yet another vortex. But, hey, come on down and visit.

After walking I was peckish, so decided to stop at the Beer Garden right at the entrance to the malecon and have la comida. In México the big meal is at mid-day, about 1:30 pm, and since I had decided to take it easy at home tonight that made sense. I ordered three tacos - one each of shrimp, fish and beef.

They were excellent. After dining I caught the bus back to Ajijic where I decided to have a cafe con leche at the cafe Black and White  - great coffee makers, those young folk. The centre of the plaza ia, as usual, a sort o bandstand.

Everyone wanders around, including this strange fellow who apparently was selling 2014 Mayan calendars.

One item for sale were huevos de fiesta, which are eggs filled with confetti. Diane and her friends made about 100 years ago for Paul and Kelly's wedding.

You cfrack them on someone's head and confetti comes out. Great fun.