Jan 20-24

New header picture courtesy of Doug...

Well, another week under our belts here in the land of sunshine...

Really, just some musings and observations about life here. Nothing earth shattering or anything.

Doug making a dustpan out of a Cheerios ceral box. 

Had to buy scotch tape for this project.

Just around the corner is a gentleman who does  engravings for headstones. This one was done like a book. All hand done. No machines here.

I brought down some silver pieces that needed repairing. This is "my guy". He did a beautiful job. 

This particular day he had just got back from having a molar pulled. Still, his little shop was open. 

Street tacos at Piny's in town

Best ones we've had...

The horse is at no extra charge

Here's a shop you don't see

street-side in Canada.

Every Wednesday there is the big Melaque market. It literally goes for blocks and blocks and is almost entirely covered in various tarps and coverings to protect from the sun. Vendors of all types. If you can't find it here you probably don't need it!! Visitors and residents alike all shop here.

It was Doug's Birthday on January 22nd so we had a lovely day of "partying". I even gave him the day off from doing any planning!

Happy Birthday, my love!!

Started his day off with my first attempt

at Huevos Rancheros. Pretty successful

(He added the grapes for that special effect!)

Next request he had was a beach walk down to the main part of town. Sauntering, (which we do quite well, thank you) it takes us about 30 minutes...

Pit stop at Dona Aguela

Double tequila shot with Jamaica.

No judging, we don't have to drive!

Followed by a dip in the pool...

Then a sunset dinner back in town at Margarita's

He wouldn't do a birthday horseback ride!

There was even entertainment

He said it was the "perfect birthday"

His birthday cake of choice

were churros in the jardin. 

Now, back to regular life around town. We can't party forever, right??

Not sure? Maybe a meeting was called.

Both beer were open!

Pineapples anyone?

Nightly entertainment.Yes, he is beating me!

Notice the dessert??

Looked out the bedroom window one morning to see the coconut retrival guys were here. This particular tree is about 3 stories high. Our room is on the 2nd floor and he went way above us. 

Firstly, he is climbing up the tree in bare feet. He does have some protection for his forearms. 

He did smile and wave but then I made sure I wasn't in his line of vision. Didn't want to distract him.

Cutting down the clumps of coconuts.

It's quite the thing to see. Dangerous work.

Anyone who followed us on our last driving trip with Eurii to Mexico in 2023 (reachable on the sidebar of this little blog) might remember that we stayed at Laguna del Tule. It's about half a kilometer around the corner from Villa Xochipilli at the other end of the lagoon. 

We met some amazing new people here. Jack and Janice, Mark & Norma and some dear, old friends from past travels. Barb & Sal, Paula and Jerry. It really was so much fun. Maybe we will get to drive down someday again. Time will tell.

 

Our little spot is still open!

February 23rd, 2023

Well, I'll close it off here before you all fall asleep. Hopefully it isn't too boring just hearing about "regular" life here.

Peace out friends!

Thought for the Day: Using your turn signal is not "giving information to the enemy".