Tuesday, February 26
After a very hot, lazy day, in which we were like slugs, we perked up in the late afternoon and set off for town for dinner with a walk on the beach first.
Once again, as we have done a few times before, we located a few Howler Monkeys near the beach, just a short while before sunset, and stopped to watch for a while. They stay high up in the trees and are almost impossible to spot when they are resting. But they get active for an hour or so in the early morning and again for an hour or so before sunset. This is the time to go looking for them.
This evening, we decided to have a progressive dinner, with a part of our meal in each of three places. One would be new to us, the other two are return favorites.
Our first stop was Coconutz, a popular bar on the main street that advertises a great Happy Hour (4-7 pm) Special - beer or margaritas for $1.40 each. We had been in El Coco for a month and had never come here for a drink or meal. it was now or never.
It was dark by the time we arrived, and the monkeys that often frequent this place had already retired for the night. So, we sat on the upstairs deck, under the trees, ordered dos cervezas, Imperial, and watched the scene below and on the street. The night was still hot, and those cold beers just hit the spot.
Happy Hour at Coconutz. A conversation about monkeys. (Video by Bob)
Next, we walked up the street to Las Olas restaurant. We had been here once before. The food had been surprisingly good, and we were drawn to return one last time. We shared a dinner of Shrimp Coconutz (fried coconut shrimp) with mashed potatoes and fresh steamed vegetables - delicious! Though this restaurant sits on the main drag and does not have much curb appeal, the interior is quite interesting. And the overhead fans made all the difference on this still hot evening.
Our last stop was one we have made several times before. We went to the Helandria (ice cream store) for gelato. We are both becoming gelato devotees. This is not surprising for me - ice cream has always been my favorite food. But it is surprising for Bob, who has not been much of a dessert fan. His favorite flavor is Limon (lemon), while my favorite seems to vary, but almost always includes chocolate in some form.
What a delicious evening!
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