Today’s lunch was once again in the Golden Zone. Ruth was not well today so we were on our own and as usual confusion reigned! Were we going to the Inn at Mazatlan or Playa Mazatlan? A quick call to Ruth and we were off to….Hotel Playa Mazatlan. Some ladies were to meet us there so we hoped that everyone was clear about today’s destination. 
Another beautiful old hotel right on the water. When we entered the lobby it was full of people with their luggage getting ready to go home. Carnival is over and the Mexicans who were here for the festivities along with the gringos are all partied out and ready to leave.
When we arrived at the entrance to the restaurant there was a sign saying that it was set up for a cruise ship buffet. We were asked if we were with the cruise ship and we said no….maybe we should have said yes and got a free lunch! Ruth had made a reservation so at least they let us come in. The rest of the ladies were already seated…except for Sandi.
As I’m shooting towards the water the pictures are really washed out and have light shines.
Today I’m sitting with Marilyn, Jeannette, Jeri and Sharen. Sandi is supposed to join us but she hasn’t arrived yet. I hope she isn’t waiting at the Inn at Mazatlan.
Today I had a Pina Colada.
It took about an hour before the food arrived and that was probably due to the buffet preparation. We could have had the buffet but that is way too much food for lunch. You can see the Chef’s salads waiting.
Jeri and Sharen have a Chef’s salad served in a large tortilla bowl.
I had the Mexican plate which is nicely presented.
Jeannette had shrimp and fries. She said the shrimp was overcooked.
Marilyn’s Hobo sandwich with fries. Good.
A close-up of Sharen’s Chef’s salad. Looks yummy.
That’s my attempt at a selfie. I think I need longer arms to do this. Kind of horrifying if I do say so myself.
The other table of ladies enjoying their lunch.
Looking south down the beach at Valentino’s which is situated at the end of the Golden Zone right where the malecon starts.
A lovely huge restaurant.
The buffet is set up but not very many people showed up. When the cruise ships are in port the Golden Zone is alive with tourists and most of them are carrying bags of souvenir’s and other purchases. In the years when the cruise ships didn’t come it was quiet on the streets and the merchants were starving for business. The drug wars quieted down and so the cruise ships returned. Simple equation.
Service was good, prices were good, venue was lovely and for the most part the food was good. My lunch was okay but not great but everyone else thought the food was good. A nice place to have a peaceful lunch in a pretty setting.
Sadly Sandi was waiting for us at the Inn at Mazatlan and like me she wasn’t carrying her phone. This meant she couldn’t check with anyone about where we were and ended up just going home. So sorry Sandi.
The group broke up and went their separate ways to shop or go home. I did find a nice red top and some green capri’s at a little shop that I like so it was a good day for me. For Sharen….not so much. She was shopping with Jeri and some other ladies and while walking she caught her toe on a raised manhole cover and tripped and fell. She cracked a bone in her hand and bruised herself up. You can’t hurry on a Mexican sidewalk or street and you always have to be looking down for hazards. Something is always waiting to trip you up.
Next week…..?
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