After seeing an article in the Pacific Pearl (Mazatlan’s monthly magazine and visitor guide, www.pacificpearl.com) advertising an arts and crafts show at Plazuela Machado, we hopped on a late afternoon bus and headed to Mazatlan’s old Historic District. The Historic District is About 10 or 12 miles from where we are staying. It is characterized by colorful colonial architecture and narrow streets and the Plaza is surrounded by sidewalk cafes and museums. It was just a short walk from the bus stop to the plaza and the area is known to be quite safe. We encountered many others walking, both locals and tourists. On Saturdays after 6 p.m., this place really comes to life. It seems to be THE gathering place. There were families
with children of all ages, as well as couples and singles.
As we entered the plaza, this large sand sculpture caught our eye. Seems it was given an award of some sort, something to do with Carnival, we think.
We stopped by one of the sidewalk cafés to check out the menu. The waiter was touting this evening’s special---Mahi Mahi. We decided to have dinner there but opted for the breaded shrimp which were huge and delicious, and people-watched while waiting for our food to be served. Before long, it was dark and more and more people were filling the square. We finished our dinner and proceeded to the arts and crafts vendors. This was somewhat of a disappointment, mostly inexpensive jewelry and crafts. But, as we were winding our way through the crowd, we encountered a couple of strange-looking characters. We weren’t sure what to make of the one in the gold costume, but overheard someone say “giant squid.” Well, whatever! He (or she) was posed as still as a stone. We decided it must be a female under the costume because of her petiteness. (Is that a word?) She had placed a tin can for tips on the ground and whenever s
omeone tossed in a coin, she quickly changed position and struck a different pose.
The silver-colored character was really a pro. He stood so still and for such a length of time, he could easily at first glance have been taken for a statue. We were barely able to detect his breathing. His scheme was the same as “giant squid’s,” but seemed to be attracting more attention.
with children of all ages, as well as couples and singles.As we entered the plaza, this large sand sculpture caught our eye. Seems it was given an award of some sort, something to do with Carnival, we think.
We stopped by one of the sidewalk cafés to check out the menu. The waiter was touting this evening’s special---Mahi Mahi. We decided to have dinner there but opted for the breaded shrimp which were huge and delicious, and people-watched while waiting for our food to be served. Before long, it was dark and more and more people were filling the square. We finished our dinner and proceeded to the arts and crafts vendors. This was somewhat of a disappointment, mostly inexpensive jewelry and crafts. But, as we were winding our way through the crowd, we encountered a couple of strange-looking characters. We weren’t sure what to make of the one in the gold costume, but overheard someone say “giant squid.” Well, whatever! He (or she) was posed as still as a stone. We decided it must be a female under the costume because of her petiteness. (Is that a word?) She had placed a tin can for tips on the ground and whenever s
omeone tossed in a coin, she quickly changed position and struck a different pose. 
The silver-colored character was really a pro. He stood so still and for such a length of time, he could easily at first glance have been taken for a statue. We were barely able to detect his breathing. His scheme was the same as “giant squid’s,” but seemed to be attracting more attention.As
we walked back to the bus stop we passed Mazatlan’s beautiful Catedral de la Purisma Concepcion (Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception), beautifully lighted at night. This was the first time we had seen it after dark.
we walked back to the bus stop we passed Mazatlan’s beautiful Catedral de la Purisma Concepcion (Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception), beautifully lighted at night. This was the first time we had seen it after dark.The bus wasn’t in sight, so we popped into Panama Jack’s restaurant, known for its wonderful pastries and bought two luscious looking cream filled pastries for dessert. We managed to restrain ourselves from eating them until we were back home where we thoroughly relished every bite.
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If we weren't having such a good time in Q, we would be incredibly "homesick" for Las Jaibas and Mazatlan. How about an El Memin report... maybe a few photos... and could you send along some shrimp???
Keep up the blogging - we are reading, remembering, and enjoying.
Safe travels,
Laurie and Odel
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