July 24th

We had heard about the beautiful new golf course that recently opened on the Mogote peninsula (Misiones de la Paz). The site includes a complex of condos, tennis courts, and white sand beaches. Driving to the area is long and frustrating, so we took the electric boat shuttle that leaves from a dock at the end of the Malecon. From the beautiful waiting area we rode a golf cart to the course. We were able to rent clubs to use at the driving range, chipping area, and putting green. The highlight was a delicious lunch in the shade of a palapa at the restaurant.



Paraiso del Mar is located across the bay from where we are staying in La Paz.

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Notice the road runner in the shade of the bench.

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This morning we went to the local weaving factory. There you can watch the craftsmen spin the cotton or wool into thread, and weave a rug or blanket on the huge looms. The factory is built of cinder blocks and concrete, and has a metal roof. With no air conditioning, it is a true "sweat shop."

We ended the evening with a delicous meal with Donneley in her lovely home. We also met Al, Maria, Larry and Bonnie.