Dec 08, 2015

Sunday was a day of contrasts

I had gone out Friday night while Colin stayed home so Sunday was his day to go out and play.

Casa Maria, my massage lady took Rochelle, Micheal and Colin to the Juarez Market, a Sunday event here in Mazatlan.

Casa Maria, my massage lady took Rochelle, Micheal and Colin to the Juarez Fleas Market, a Sunday event here in Mazatlan.

A colorful event.  Really it is mostly used things but bargains are to be found.

A colorful event. Really it is mostly used things but bargains are to be found.

We have discovered that Micheal has a weakness for sweets.

We have discovered that Micheal has a weakness for sweets.

Maria and Rochelle checking out  some dresses.

Maria and Rochelle checking out some dresses.

I have never been so I was surprised to see that the market is actually among several residential streets.  For some reason I thought that it was a huge open area.

I have never been, so I was surprised to see that the market is actually among several residential streets. For some reason I thought that it was a huge open area.

Dog leashes and shoes.

Dog leashes and shoes.

 A hair cut anyone.

A hair cut anyone.

I decided to stay home with the girls and relax as I had invited everyone from RV1 over along with Rae for happy hour.

It was the first official park party of the season.

It was the first official park party of the season.

It was a nice get together.

It was a nice get together.

That's Colin and I under the gazebo.  Pat has become my official photographer

That’s Colin and I under the gazebo. Pat has become my official photographer.

As I mentioned last night Monday was a quiet day with our massages being the highlight.  Nice to sit and relax.

This was Sunday's sunset.  Last night was a washout with some low clouds.

This was Sunday’s sunset. Last night was a washout with some low clouds.

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11 responses so far

11 Responses to “Sunday was a day of contrasts”

  1. rae says:

    I have to find this market! That’s my goal for Sunday!

    Thanks for having me over. That was a lovely gathering!

  2. chris says:

    Now I know what Roc looks like! I’m sticking to my vegan routine, no exception. Although the hors d’oeuvres look fantastic! I think we’re ready.

  3. Your food spread looks delicious…..you should write a blog on what it consisted of??? Give us some Xmas ideas…I love the sunset pics

    • Contessa says:

      Everyone brought something to share. I made a dip with veggie ground round and creme cheese and sour creme, green onions and spices.

  4. SandyM says:

    Wow, Contessa, did you prepare all those goodies? Looks wonderful – hope the relaxing times continue for you.

    • Contessa says:

      No, everyone brought something, I as the hostess contributed three food items.

      Working at the relaxing but some issues….

  5. Cat says:

    Not that I wouldn’t want to visit the market, but hanging with the two pups and preparing for happy hour sounds like a bit more fun to me. 😉

    Even if the sunset was a washout, it looks like a wonderful gathering to me. 🙂

  6. Contessa says:

    It was a magical time on just hanging and getting ready. Amazing how fast time is passing by these days.

  7. […] hearing about the ‘Juárez flea market’ through readers Michael and Rochelle and seeing some pictures on Contessa’s blog, I was intrigued. I didn’t have much to go on, besides Michael giving me a very rough idea of […]

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