Morning at Playa Norte

The walk begins here at the end of our street. Fishermen have parked their bikes along the Malecon while they attend to their catch below the wall.  The Malecon is the name for walkway along the water. It stretches for miles northward to the beginning of the Golden Zone. Above that the casitas are built right on the beach.

 But where we live the Malecon is the place to walk along just above the beach and observe the goings on.  You can ride your bike or stroll along or stop to watch the exercise classes.   

   

When you get to the Fishermen's Monument there are stairs leading down to the beach.

At this time of day it's not very crowded, although there is a lot of bird life.

 

This little sandpiper is a great entertainer skipping in and out of the waves.

Since it's Saturday the kids are at the beach already, chasing each other in and out of the waves as well.

The little restaurants along this part of the beach are getting ready for the crowds, setting the tables and chairs out on the sand. It's a warm day so I expect they'll have a lot of customers.

Back up on the sidewalk I spot a pelican stretching his wings below the wall.

And on the wall there's a fellow sleeping off last night's excess. Friday and Saturday nights here seem to include a fair bit of drinking. 

One last look at the water and it's time to head home and make a pot of tea.