Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Cafe Cito...Isla centro

Cafe Cito --such a cute name!
and such a cute breakfast place in downtown Isla --
 and the interior, with the tiny tables, bright blue, but with  shells and sand  under glass...










how delightful...
I wish I knew the name of all these shells...
maybe it's knowledge to strive for...

and check out the menu...
for myself...must have a cappucino...
and any breakfast, but love 'Mexican Eggs'





















good service, cute place, fine menu....what more does one need?  nice magazines to browse.
some privacy....I'm just always satisfied here
and on Sundays, one can then walk down the street, & pick up some Tino's ribs to take home.  yum






















Speakng of 'Cafe Cito' it brings to mind a book of that name:

This is a book by author,
Julia Alvarez...
Dominican Republic...
a slim volume, charming fable type story...
about...
coffee...farming... challenges
  (hey, I can relate to all that...farming esp)

very, very readable...
even in Spanish... 
enjoy it with a strong 'cuppa Joe'
 (because Joe is the protagonist in the story)
A Cafecito Story














Saturday, June 18, 2011

Playa Tiburon

A favorite place of ours on Isla, a place we need to go more often, is Playa Tiburon. 
It has that 'old' style' atmosphere...it feels like the 1940s or something, and is used more by locals than by foreigners.  I guess it's not chic enough for them.
But, it  has something very authentic about it-- lots of integrity.  I hope it stays that way.



There is something so cool & classic about the entrance
I think I could picture Frank Sinatra or someone coming here...      back in the day.................





ok, so some parts are kind of tacky, including this sign; and it's true, it's a little sad with the nurse shark out back in a pen...
but I wouldn't say Dolphin Discovery is much better.... both are after the photo opp. peso

Still, the side yards, the trees, the setting
and the entrance make a statement.


the menu doesn't look too bad;
Have seen a lot of Mexican families having Tik 'n Xic, the special fish dish here, which is grilled out on the side grills.

Lancheros does that also, but this place doesn't cater to extranjeros quite as much.

There is something just fine about that.







and the sunsets from the beach,  not bad...






















Tuesday, June 7, 2011

photos of Casa Colibri' also, see www.Facebook.com/IslaRental

An appropriate time to post some photos, as we think ahead to renting...
  In fact, we just offered a week's stay as a donated item in a local Leukemia/Lymphoma Society Fundraiser. It was the top item, and received the highest bid, so happy for that.  Congratulation J & B.


We will continue using the upstairs for ourselves, friends, and family. But, our goal is to finish the house next door, and move over there, so this will become more available, and hopefully, profitable!

The house is set up perfectly, with two almost identical units, up and down, for a rental.
The downstairs is currently rented to a local boat captain.
The upstairs will be available to rent by the week or the month, but mostly short term, as we also want to use it for guests and family (and ourselves, until the next door place is ready.)





















Upper photo shows bedroom with king-sized bed, dresser with mirror, lovseat, and beside tables.
Bathroom (large, walk-in shower) is to left, right off bedroom, and private balcony is to right.
In the closet is a TV with cable (Cablevison...most Mexican channels, but some US also).
Below is kitchen, showing island with stools, stove and cupboards above, all well-stocked.
Sink and other counter is off to right (under the casa colibri' pic).   OH--and there's Wi-Fi, Internet.
 Here's the view you can see from sitting ont he patio.   awesome.   never tired of this.
At night, although you cannot see the Cancun lights, you can see the lightouse lights, and the lights of cruise ships, or other ships out on the open Caribbean.
The path to left is well used, as walkers, dog walkers, sightseers, etc., venture down to the cliff's edge.
The pathway then runs along the seafront, left toward Colonia La Gloria and right to the end of the island, or Punta Sur, South Point.  It is an astonishing view, and reminds us of the coast of Maine, where we lived for a short time, in Winter Harbor, Acadia Nat'l Park (in Navy days of Sr. Ruinas).

We love walking down to southern point, easternmost point of Mexico, where you can see the sunrise 1st in all of Mexico.    Not far from Cuba, and someday, we hope to venture there. 























Another view from patio, our favorite place to sit, and have a drink, day or night.

Come to Casa Colibri'  and enjoy a stay.    For only $60/night, 3 day min., has to be the deal of Isla! Will post more pics soon...   

See our facebook page:
www.Facebook.com/RentIsla

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Yikes....ya es el fin de mayo? end of may already?

wow. it seems I've been neglecting my blog.  Sorry.  But, I go over things daily in my mind; I always have stories...material...too much.
But the 'travail' of daily living, prevents me getting it down in print.  That's my life.
And life is meant to be lived.   and I am ...daily...doing that.
Tonight, have Sofi overnite, and drove to see the sunset, a habit we cultured on Isla
what a great habit.  love it.  need to do it more.
Isla has given us good habits.
And just for the heck of it, here is the matching photo. A sunrise...on Isla.       habit-forming...also     :)