Andrew arrives - and catch up

Well, it's been a while since I've blogged, and the emails and complaints about that are piling up. So her we go.

Actually, until dear friend Andrew arrived, it's been quiet. Most noteworthy event was the pozole I had at Memo's - pozole roja, and it was fabulous. (Thought I had a pic but don't. Next time.) On Wednesday I went back to the tianguis and had some wicked good tacos at a place on the street named Rafa's.

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Andrew arrived on Thursday after a crazy trip. His flight out of Toronto was delayed for an hour and a half, so he didn't get to his hotel until 2:30 am. Arrives there by cab - which got lost - to find out his room had been given away even though he'd called and said he'd be late. The night manager told him he could have a room for him in an hour which made us suspect that he had a friend in there. 4 a.m., and he finally lay his head down. Next day he's off to catch his Vivaaerobus flight to Guadalajara, but when he arrives finds out his reservation was cancelled. No reason given, but they did manage to get him on the flight.

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Thursday night we went out with my friends Steve and Steve at Ajijic Tango, 1st on Tripadvisor as Ajijic's number one restaurant. Food was great, but don't think the value warrants the #1 spot.

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Friday we hiked to Superlake, had tacos at Tony's,

and spent a god deal of time in the huge liquor store so Andy could study the tequilas there. Those of use who know him are aware he's quite the expert on the subject. He had a ball, and brought home a bunch to play with.

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Last night we had a wonderful dinner at Los Telares. Andrew began with a shrimp appetizer,

followed by their wonderful chicken mole. I had their special roasted garlic with mushrooms.

Just amazing! I followed that by Camarones Vampiros, shrimp wrpped in bacon and a bed of cheese.

To die for. All the while we had the pleasure of listening to Danny Cordero play the guitar and sing.

After his set he joined us for a beer and we learned he's a really interesting guy.

Our last stop was the pulqueria La Banka where Andrew had a pulque. This was our second time there, and we again chatted with Roberto about the intricacies of pulque.

Today we went shopping for Diane's napkins and place mats which Andy is carrying home for me. More happening today and tonight, but that's later.