After breakfast and cleaning up, we walked out in a search of buying another month of cell phone service. Since 2010 and my Nexus One, I've always had unlocked smartphones. I simply pop in a SIM when travelling to have a local phone number and data. One of the biggest Mexican telephone providers is called Telcel. Shops that offer reloads are everywhere. A cashier simply takes the number and rings up the purchase. Within seconds, I was automatically set and ready to go. I wrote this on Facebook:
Only in Canada is cell service a major budgetary decision. Today, I just renewed for a month with 3GB of data for around US $9.50. In SE Asia and elsewhere it is even cheaper.We noticed this morning's sky was so blue that it became hard not stare.
Of course, it was so nice that we continued the extra few hundred meters to enjoy the scenery at the Mazatlán Cathedral and plaza as well as the Centro Market. Inside the market, Jay bought a bag of seeds for pigeons now that our terrace has become a neighbourhood feeding area. Jay counts 10 regulars as guests and a determined but ornery dove that really doesn't play well with others.
He also picked up some fresh fish. Marlin are a very popular fish in Mazatlán. We tried some other type today and it was a little soft but had a good taste. The seller told us the name but we've both forgotten.
On the return walk, we stopped at our regular supermarket too. I needed a few things and picked up a 990 ml bottle of Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila Reposado for around $US 8.20. I do not know what that bottle would've 'set me back' in a BC Liquor Store.
All's fine in Mazatlán. Wishing you were here!