Jan 14 Huatulco, Mexico

 Today when we woke up we were just backing into the port at Huatulco, Mexico.  When the ship gets near the port it turns around and then backs into its spot. Then when it leaves it can go straight out.

It was interesting how the hills went right into the water and only in some areas they had buildings.



In front of the ship was a nice beach.

When we get to the port they give us a nice flyer on the port and area along with our Princess Patter.

They had a nice swing with the name of the town on it. And you can see the ship behind us.


We tasted a new dish today, Paella. They were cooking it when we walked by but it wasn't done. We stopped by later and it was ready.  From https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/84137/easy-paella/ it says: "Paella is a classic Spanish dish featuring saffron rice with chorizo, chicken, and seafood. This easy recipe marinades the chicken in paprika and oregano for added flavor and adds the shrimp at the last minute for fantastic results." Ours did not have Chorizo but had Mussels. 

 

I found another Security buddy.


We took the Rural Communities & Traditions tour.  The first stop was a garden with a wide variety of curative herbs, many of those known from centuries, citrus and banana plants can be observed too.







 



 

When I was trying to find a bathroom, I thought their sign was interesting.


We saw where they make Teotilan del Valle rugs which are famous worldwide for their sophisticated pre-Hispanic designs and long lasting. We saw how rugs are made from scratch: start carding fine wool fibers continue to dyeing them with natural ingredients, especially the cochineal, the insect that is one of the world most colorfast red dyes, by combining it with lime, baking soda, etc., the Zapotec Indians make some 20 different tones and colors. See how rugs are woven on antique looms.  Also it was interesting to learn that while the Aztecs and Mayans are more well known, the Zapotec were from the same era.

I think this might be a little big on me but I am looking good!



The next stop was a visit to a local plantation where we saw a nopales (prickly pear cactus) plantation and tasted three different taco prepartions. Then we saw a palm-weaving demonstration



 


Then it was back to the ship after all that eating and we got there just in time for dinner.

Appetizers were Poached Peach Blue Cheese Crumble and a Seafood cocktail.

Toni got the Lasagna and Rob had the Pork Tenderloin.


We walked out to the deck to see the sunset.


We were too hungry for dessert at dinner so we got some to go.


And then when Rob was blogging, Toni and I did some laundry.


Tomorrow a sea day on the way to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico



























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