Our next port of call was Mazatlan, Mexico. I'd heard a lot of stories about how beautiful of a place Mazatlan is, and I was in no way disappointed. We spent all day doing an area tour, including a boat guide of the local foul (it sounds boring, but was actually super awesome) We got to float about among the mangroves trying to differentiate the colorful birds from the colorful rocks (in most instances the rocks did less flying). The next bit of our excursion was a "hay rack" ride around a Mazatlan beach and palm tree plantation. The Mexican version of a hay rack ride is very similar to our fall-time jaunts of yesteryear. Of course, instead of being driven by a pick up truck, we were hauled about by a tractor made in the '20s and pieced back together in the '50s, '80s and '90s. There was also much less hay and a lot more Japanese tourists. It was absolutely gorgeous, quite possibly the prettiest tropical scene my eyes have ever feasted upon. Check out that picture up there! That horizon on the right is the ocean. Don't you all wish you were there right now?
I must also say how cool I thought it was that Sara had a little Mexican lady put her hair in braids while we were laying about on the beach. They were coming around offering it and Sara got sooooo excited (a similar thing happened in Cozumel last month, more on that later). You can see how pretty her braids are in the picture. While she was getting her hair done up, I had a chance to blow the dust off my Spanish and chat it up with the locals. It was so much fun! By the way, Mexican Pepsi is incredible. I like imports.
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