Wait, these tacos are WHAT kind of meat?

So lots of folks here have 4X4s to get around which is kinda cool and makes sense, what with the hills and cobblestone streets. DJ is jealous to see kids driving them often and of course wants one of his own.

We've navigated the steep hill that leads down a block from our place now enough that DJ no longer needs to cling and hang on to me (ostensibly, he's trying to "help" me - ha!). Still get out of breath coming back home/up the last hill but definitely some improvement in our cardiovascular health, I'm hoping. Here's a pic of the last block up to our place - pic doesn't do it justice. It's hella steep!

Movies! There are two decent theaters here - well actually in next door Ajijic, which is about a 10 minute bus ride that costs about $1.30 total for both of us. One theater is a little "nicer"/more modern in terms of overall look and feel, while the other is just fine with better seats (recline, footrests, etc.). When we go for Sunday matinees or Wednesday discount days, it costs about $5 total for the both of us.  A large popcorn and two large drinks is about $10 - so just like the states you pay way more for refreshments!

My favorite little taco place in town expanded! Apparently, our frequent business gave them the capital to buy the space next to them and now instead of being a little hole in the wall with a few tables outside on the sidewalk, it's now more of a little restaurant with inside seating. You're welcome, local business! lol

It's the place we went on Father's Day and while I normally stick with chorizo or the occasional al pastor taco, and DJ sticks to quesadillas with the occasional chorizo taco (which he tried for the first time here), for Father's Day we tried one of each of their tacos, even tho we didn't know the English for Suadero, Cabeza (I do now!), and Labio. When we got home, I discovered we'd "enjoyed" head meat tacos, lip meat tacos, and leg meat tacos! We found most pretty "bleh," but at least we're trying new things!

Speaking of trying new things, DJ had his first churro! While I like them okay, the ones we got here are VERY good - easily the best I've had, and DJ fell in love with them and asks for them every time we walk by the place now ("conveniently" located right at the bottom of the hill from us). 

Final random note: unsurprisingly,  I eat a lot of beans here. Interestingly, they sell refired beans in pouches rather than cans. They have regular, with chorizo (yum!), and chipotle flavored. Chipotle flavored stuff here is much spicier than in the states, while chorizo is about the same. I eat a lot of tostadas - Mexican style.

Coming in a few a weeks: my final overall assessment of Chapala as a retirement option and if I think it will make the final cut!