Friday, March 11, 2005

Journal Entry – Friday March 11, 2005 – Last Night with A Squared

Author: Scott and Pam

It is nice to have a plan even if that plan is to head back north, at least we are not waiting for answers to questions any longer, but today would be our last chance to hang out with Abe and Amy (aka A Squared). Last night we had decided we would go to Bogart’s, a very swank Ixtapa restaurant that had Château Breanne on the menu. So, after a day of boat work (I decided that today was the day to paint new markings on our anchor chain) we gussied up and met A Squared for dinner. It is strange to wear anything but shorts and t-shirts, and at the same time it is nice to put on long pants and step out of the cruising uniform, wearing socks even seems like a treat. We had the plan of eating at Bogart’s, seeing a movie, and then playing a final game of cards (all the things we like to do together) but in the end we only had time for dinner. The restaurant was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen, with lush plants, fountains, and beautiful architecture. The Cesar Salad was awesome! The steak was very good with yummy sauces and fresh veggies, but unfortunately the service was terrible. We were abandoned at our table with no way to get our check as hopes of seeing a movie dwindled. Abe finally got the check and we were freed. If you ever find yourself in Ixtapa, stop in to Bogart’s and have them whip up a Cesar Salad for two and then ask for it to go! In the end just spending time with A and A was what was really important. We have shared so many experiences and all learned so much about cruising together, it is hard to believe we are actually going to be heading off in a different direction from our good friends tomorrow (they are heading to Central America). I know we will find our way to their boat again down the way, so it is only so long to A Squared, besides the girls will need the chance to get even since the guys won the final game of Spades last night.

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