Mar 19, 2015
We partied at a home built in 1829
First we had to cross the shipping channel and our lancha came to dead stop as this tuna boat passed in front of us. That helicopter looks pretty tiny up there.
Off they go until they catch a full load of tuna. It could takes weeks or months, it all depends on luck.
Finally we arrived at our destination in Centro. Renee and Greg purchased a lovely home built in 1829 last September and have been busy restoring it to its former glory. Lots and lots of blood, sweat and tears and even more tears not to mention pesos. This was to be the first unveiling of the work accomplished thus far.
The front door and foyer. I believe that that door is original. You could and folks back then did ride horses right inside.
You walk into a huge open air courtyard. There is even a view of the Cathedral. In a word stunning.
The house itself wraps around the courtyard. Original floor tiles. I am certain that I have made some errors in describing this home and I’m certain Renee will correct any glaring errors.
These floors have been lovingly refurbished. Lovely shutters for privacy.
This room leads into the master. The ensuite is a work in progress but it is going to be fabulous from the little we saw.
So inviting.
One of the two guest rooms, this one I believe is the King Room, if not, it is the Queen Room. A tapestry sits on the floor waiting to be hung. A work in progress.
The dining area which faces the courtyard taken from the yet to be finished new kitchen. All original high ceilings with gorgeous beams. The home was built by a ship captain who brought things from all over the world. Those black posts on the right are ebony from Africa.
This home was once part of a massive mansion that covered the entire block. Over the years it has been divided into a few homes. Renee and Greg have done a superb job and we can’t wait to see the changes over the next year.
Meanwhile we had a wonderful dinner, participated in some gambling and partied with a group of about 20 of our new best friends.
Such a great time. It was a wonderful evening.
We were able to catch the last panga back to the Isla just before the witching hour. After midnight you have to pay quite a bit more.
Lucky for us that I started a blog way back in 2010. Lucky for us that Renee & Greg discovered it and read it. All four of are blessed to have found such good friends here in Mazatlan.
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Wonderful house – full of historic workmanship – grand to see the great job of restoration – love the Irish green theme..
I truly is a wonderful home Leslie. Renee is doing her best to restore it to its former glory.
Wow! A beauty of a house. I love those old colonials.
Peter I think it is going to be a work of art once completed. If you ever make it down here, I promise to get you in to see it.
Looks like you guys had a great time together. The house is really something and I wonder if they know all the history behind it. The tile floors are cool (piso de pasta)
We had a really great evening Chris. I believe that Renee has a good grasp on the history of the place. I am eager to learn more, the party atmosphere was not the time and place.
Love your new “nested comments!” 😉
Gracias mi amiga. It was not an easy fix as my template is ancient or so the system says but my wonderful computer guru was able to hack the system and abracadabra…y voila 🙂
Gotta love checking out what people can do with older properties, sounds like a great time.
It is amazing all the people we meet through our blogs.
It would be great to be able to see some of the other homes here in Mazatlan. On the outside they all seem fairly plain but once you get inside what a difference. This is the third home we have been in with friends and I have toured three others, all wonderful works of architecture and a variety of decorating styles.
Hi Contessa:
What great photos of our St. Patty Day Party!! We’re so glad that you and Colin made there and back with out missing the boat. We are going to make this an annual thing, so be prepared for next year!!
You had the best party ever, we are ready for the next one :))