I type this to you on the eighth-floor balcony of our condo rental in Rocky Point, with the waves of the Sea of Cortez crashing against the shore to my right side. The day was a fairly lazy one and this seems a fitting end to this portion of the trip. I’ve had a chance to see the good and bad sides of Mexico, and I still do love this country. All reinforced by the opportunity to experience something like this.

The day started with a small set of five or six songs on the same balcony, strumming the guitar to “Red Light” by David Nail, “What Led Me To This Town” by The Jayhawks, “Ashes of American Flags” by Wilco, “Change” by Blind Melon and a series of bits and pieces of other tracks. From there it was time to fill stomachs after 16 hours of famine, not an oddity on this trip. We seem to be eating small amounts very sporadically, but what we’re having is top notch. It was off to JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay for Mañanathon, a combination brunch and concert held in conjunction with Circus Mexicus. This is the older part of town, still boasting sand roads and buildings that largely may not be as modern as some would hope to see on their vacations.

It was right perfect for the two of us, though, and we started our marathon with an order of chorizo con huevos and a beer for myself. We’d add fish tacos for lunch, and otherwise spent six hours sitting in a chair watching Gooder, Jason Boots, Eddie Spaghetti and The Railbenders motor through sets. Before Random Karma were able to take the stage we decided to head back for a quick clean-up and then drove into the Old Port region of Rocky Point for an authentic dinner of enchiladas and margaritas at The Friendly Dolphin. From there it was back here for another late night swim, this time properly done in bathing suits and provided pools, and thus it ended.

And that leaves tomorrow, the final full day browse this site. A drive from here to Tucson with stops at Kitt Peak and the famous airplane boneyard, lunch at 1702, and who knows after that. Whatever happens it’ll come with photos and videos. :)

Cheers,
Rick.