Puerto Penasco

Most people call it Rocky Point. I went there last weekend. It was my first time. I had been invited years ago to camp out there in a parking lot but I chose not to. As would anyone in their right mind!














So the journey began on Friday morning. We headed south. First we had to go through the town of Why. There is nothing there so I guess most people ask why would anyone live there.

















Crossing the boarder was no problem and we had our passports to get back home. As we got closer to our destination I was a bit worried. I had heard stories of Rocky Point, both good and bad. I had also been warned not to go as it was too dangerous. As you can see I didn't listen.

As we entered the town I was wondering if I had made a mistake. The town didn't look like a place I would have a good time but I didn't say anything. Good thing cuz this is where I stayed.


















Nice right? So we unloaded the car and decided to go find food (and beer!). We found it.
















Ok, this place is pretty much a dive but it's in Cholla Bay and world famous so now I can say I have been there. The fish tacos were good and so was the beer.

Next we headed to the beach, hung out, then decided it was time for margaritas. We went back to the condo, poured huge glasses of margaritas and went to the pool. After a while we decided to shower and go out. Yep, you got it, for more food and drinks.

We went to this bar, I can't remember the name and actually, I can't remember if I ever new the name. The place was great. The band played all the usual suspects. The music was fantastic. I chuckled at the accent. Some guy at a table in front of us yelled for the band to play Free Bird. I thought that was hysterical. Why would this band play Free Bird and would they even know it? I told the guy I would pay him $5 if the band played it. Huh, they did. They did a fantastic job too! So after, what seemed like a bazillion beers later, we walked back to the condo. I have to admit the walk wasn't easy.

The next morning we went to "Old Port", the older part of town.






















We also went here...

















Why you ask? Well for beers of course. Oh, and food. We also bought some shrimp to take back and cook for dinner.

Here are my three favorite saying from the beach vendors and the street vendors (in random order):
1. Lady, I've got it! To which I wanted to say "So let me see it!" But I didn't.
2. Almost free for you today. I'm sure!
3. Give me a Mexican minute. To which I did cuz I thought that was so clever. I should have asked him if a Mexican minute is anything like a New York minute. I bought Pretty Girl a pretty silver bracelet from him.

So, as with every vacation, you have to return to reality. Or for us, we had to return...

















And we did! Cheers to a great weekend.