Having a cold/flu, day 2.... Aside from spending most of the day in bed, watching cheesy movies (ie: "My Cousin Vinny", "Video Voyeurism - The Susan Wilson story")and TV shows - even cartoons have some entertainment value - I had 2 memorable experiences of the day. One was the chance again to go to "Michelle's Livingroom cyber cafe" where the coffee is strong, the chairs/couches comfortable and the internet is free. Set up like a living room it is casual, comfortable and inviting -complete with restrooms, TV screen (where I saw latest news about Hurricane Gustav and McCain's pick in running mate) and water fountain. I am grateful that I found this place - thanks to the owner of the motel I am staying at, Adobe Wall Motel (the prices are reasonable but the amenities aren't modern...).
When I came to Taos last March with a group of folks we stopped at "Graham's Grille", a restaurant on the plaza and although the lunch was good the most memorable/delectable aspect was the dessert we ordered and shared amongst the five of us - key lime pie(they only had one piece left). Not just some ordinary key lime pie it was the best I had ever tasted: replete with fresh whipped cream on top, a twisted slice of fresh lime, sprinkled with chopped pistachios and finished off with a lime tequila sauce with whole pistachios. I hungered for more and the rest of the visit was peppered with allusions to the incredible pie we had tasted and used as a comparison to all of life's other hedonistic pursuits (if it isn't as good as the key lime pie then it isn't worth doing!). So you guessed it - yesterday afternoon I walked to Graham's Grille and ordered my key lime pie as takeout and returned with it to my motel room - so no one would see me licking the inside of the carton to finish off the lime tequila sauce and whipped cream. Creamy lime citrus, fluffy whipped cream, velvety tequila sauce - I do wax poetic.
Unlike many repeat experiences it was better than the first time - mostly because I had the whole piece to myself and didn't have to share it with anyone! Luckily the pie cost $8.53/pp so I don't think I'll be tempted to order anymore while I am here... However, if I don't feel alot better soon this may be the perfect rationalization to order another piece on my way out of town.
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