COVID-19 Testing for the Trip Home

Today, I asked our Airbnb host about getting our COVID-19 tests before our return flights on April 1st. In order to get on an airplane nowadays, one has to show a negative test within 72 hours of departure. We could present a simple antigen swab to get on a flight but entry to Canada requires a molecular test. 

Alma didn't think much of the clinic we suggested. She didn't believe they were very reliable. She said she got a false positive when tested there once. The hospital she does recommend charges 2600 Mexican pesos (about $US 130) for a rapid PCR analysis. At least the 24 hour waiting period ensures we can test closer to our flights and still have valid results if we cross into Canada by land.

   

I took this drone shot over a week ago but as I didn't use it here in my blog, I thought it was a good representative photo for the weather today. Nights have seemed pretty cool to us this week. My Mavic Mini shot looks back over Centro Mazatlán towards the Pacific Ocean. Olas Atlas Beach lies to the right of the image; whereas the mouth of the port is featured on the other side. On top of the sort-of-pyramid shaped hill is where the famous lighthouse sits.