I still can't get over my $1.50 haircut which was done well. She didn't wash my hair but the shop was clean. I also paid less than $9.00 for pedicure and less than $10.00 for manicure. Just says how depressed economy is. Mexico annual per capital income is $15,000; US Some of our ex-pat(people who move here from another country) friends say they only pay $100/year in property taxes. It is a double edged sword---low costs bring in tourists and ex-pats but locals live daily with low pay and costs(which hurt store owners). You can understand why so many Canadians and Americans retire here.
We met a Canadian couple walking along the street yesterday and talking to them found out they might be interested in our apartment complex. They were okay with no hot water and no AC. Another "aging hippie" couple, as our daughters call us.
Trash pick up seems to be a big problem. I haven't figured out what day it is but there is much trash on streets and neighborhood and most is not in sacks. But even sacks remain in streets for several days. Picking up poop is rarely done since most dogs aren't on leash and don't seem to belong to anyone. But you see shopowners picking up trash, sweeping and mopping their stores and the sidewalks in front of their stores each day. They make an effort to keep it clean. You also see a lot of window washing because of all the dust.
I take laundry to be washed and folded about twice a week. It costs about $20 for everything. I have been washing some things by hand and hanging them on our balcony. We haven't seen any dry cleaners. We don't need one but just find it interesting. As I said last year it still amazes me how white they get their clothes.
We eat breakfast in apartment, usually yogurt, fresh fruit, and granola. We eat either lunch or supper out and it is about $12. When we eat in it is avacado, onion, tomato, lettuce, cheese, lettuce, fresh fruit. We are walking more than 10,000 steps a day. At home I rarely hit 10,000. We take car when we are going to another town or beach but otherwise we walk.
We continue to enjoy the adventure!
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Cloud's Journey
Hey, everybody. I know you have probably gotten bored of always hearing from Mom so I thought I would write this time. I'm enjoying it here. I am a celebrity. When people see me on the street they always stare like I am weird. Even if they don't say anything they stop and stare or whishper to their friend or smile. Some men even said, "Pretty dog." Or gave a thumbs up.
I really look good now cause they found a groomer for me. I was a hit at the groomers. They have a glass room where they do the grooming so everyone can see in, even from the street. Wow! They loved me.
It is really hot here but I still love to go with Mom and Dad wherever they go. Surely beats sitting in the apartment. That gets old. I love the beach. I get to run as fast as I want to and nobody gets on to me. I find all kinds of strange things to eat which does not make Mom and Dad happy. They wonder when they will see it again.
I get to go to lots of restaurants, too, because most are on the beach or open. Waiters even bring me water. I love the little people whose eyes are the level of my eyes. They smile when they touch my head with their little bitty hands and when they realize I won't bite them. I don't think many have seen a big poodle. A lot of people here have 'mini-me's" but there are no huge poodles.
Adolfo, the apartment manager, comes into our house and lot and he and Dad laugh and laugh. I got to go to Adolfo's house and he has a white "mini-me." She is about the size of my head. She growled at me but it didn't take long for her to realize who the Alpha dog was.
The drive here got old but I'm happy just being with Mom and Dad wherever they go. If you get bored reading Mom's stuff, you can always read this again. Arf!!!!
I really look good now cause they found a groomer for me. I was a hit at the groomers. They have a glass room where they do the grooming so everyone can see in, even from the street. Wow! They loved me.
It is really hot here but I still love to go with Mom and Dad wherever they go. Surely beats sitting in the apartment. That gets old. I love the beach. I get to run as fast as I want to and nobody gets on to me. I find all kinds of strange things to eat which does not make Mom and Dad happy. They wonder when they will see it again.
I get to go to lots of restaurants, too, because most are on the beach or open. Waiters even bring me water. I love the little people whose eyes are the level of my eyes. They smile when they touch my head with their little bitty hands and when they realize I won't bite them. I don't think many have seen a big poodle. A lot of people here have 'mini-me's" but there are no huge poodles.
Adolfo, the apartment manager, comes into our house and lot and he and Dad laugh and laugh. I got to go to Adolfo's house and he has a white "mini-me." She is about the size of my head. She growled at me but it didn't take long for her to realize who the Alpha dog was.
The drive here got old but I'm happy just being with Mom and Dad wherever they go. If you get bored reading Mom's stuff, you can always read this again. Arf!!!!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Fun in Zihuatanejo
F is loving his lessons. Jadira, his teacher, and Heidi, another teacher, have been coming to apartment. Apparently the students in town now are all at different levels and it is easier to work with them individually. It is good for F since he is getting such individual attention. I hear them in the other room laughing and talking and am reminded how much F enjoys this and why I am glad we come.
Yesterday we went to a Technical College in Petetlan, about 30 minutes from Zihua. The Eco Tourism students had made dioramas explaining a vision they had for an Eco project relating to animals, birds and beaches of the area. Jadira had her students talk to the college students about their projects in Spanish. The kids were very responsive and seemed to appreciate having an opportunity to talk about their projects.
The college had made many improvements since last year and is really going to be nice. They also teach food preparation and auto repair.
We ate lunch in Petetlan afterwards.
Last night we took Cloud for a walk and found this great park with kids, youth and adults playing soccer, basketball, boxing, volleyball and swimming. Filled with people. Yadira said they had very few parks and the people started protesting and the government had built several. This was really nice and people were taking advantage of it,
Yesterday we went to a Technical College in Petetlan, about 30 minutes from Zihua. The Eco Tourism students had made dioramas explaining a vision they had for an Eco project relating to animals, birds and beaches of the area. Jadira had her students talk to the college students about their projects in Spanish. The kids were very responsive and seemed to appreciate having an opportunity to talk about their projects.
The college had made many improvements since last year and is really going to be nice. They also teach food preparation and auto repair.
We ate lunch in Petetlan afterwards.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Return to Zihuatanego
We are in Zihua, same apartment as last year-no AC, no hot water. But no complaints for $350/month. F met with his teacher, Yadira, briefly and we have eaten with Adolpho's family. Adolpho is our apartment manager. Just taking it easy so far. Ate supper on beach last night and watched the sunset. Beach drive from Puerta Villarto to Zihua was gorgeous but totally winding. F starts classes tomorrow. Cloud was pretty unerved by all the noise from the street but has calmed down. He goes with us most places and seems to enjoy everything so far. He still attracts a lot of attention on the street. Last night was Carnival with parade, floats, everyone on costumes. We don't know why except maybe something for Lent. F has gone to church but my stomach is not cooperating so Cloud and I am stuck in apartment.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
2011-3 Manzanilla ch 11
We've had a wonderful stay here. Motel is on the beach and this part of beach is quiet and deserted. Most around us are condos. We have done nothing and I haven't left motel once. So good to have time to recover. We can eat light meals here so we don't have to get out. Owner came and sat down with us and visited this morning. We leave tomorrow for Zihuatanego.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
2011-3 Mexico Habitat, ch 9, 10 Puerto Vallarta, Mismaloya and Manzanillo
Ch 9
The people on the Habitat build were amazing. They ranged in age from 20 to 69. Steve, our leader, is a retired cop from Austin! He is in a second career at Motorola. He did a great job, very organized but laid back. We had 2 college girls on Spring Break, one with full scholarship at Georgetown in DC and the other one from Indiana University on CT. Both were beautiful and did not know each other bur seemed to really bond. Only one other couple. Amazing women who came by themselves. One was an artist. One had her own design and construction company. 0ne worked at a medical non profit in DC. One young man is in a career change from finance to counseling. Two were brothers. For some it was first international build and others had been on 2 or 3. Several were getting over divorce or death of spouse. 3 were fluent in Spanish. About 5 were at F's level. We were only officially retired ones. We have really enjoyed the people we have met on the builds. Very eclectic but interesting people.
We spent last two nights in Puerto Villarta. The team ate their last meal together at a great restaurant on the beach. We were 20 feet from the water. Beautiful setting to watch sunset and enjoy our last night. We shared our reflections and presented a hammer we all signed to Steve. Wonderful evening.
Ch 10
Puerto Vallarta: Some of our group went whale watching today in Puerto Vallarta. It was awesome. Our guide gave us a 30 minute talk first. He is very educated about whales and it is his passion. He is part of a rescue organization and the whale's numbers have increased in the 17 years he has been in on the project. He counts them and keeps records. They track the whales yearly. They can tell the different whales by their fins. Each is different and he had a book of all the whales that have been seen here for years. And he takes pics of the fins he sees and records which whales he sees. We followed a mom and two babies. She was size of 4 story building. Babies are 3 tons at birth and gestate 11 months. Mom stores 3 tons of blubber during pregnancy to feed baby. When the baby, 3 years, jumps out of water it was like 2 or 3 railroad cars coming up. The guide had a microphone under water and we heard whale and dolphin sounds. He even turned the mike off at one point and we were so close we could still hear the sounds. At one point the guide got very upset because there were some boats following us that just kept pursuing the whales and wouldn't back off and got too close. There are strict rules about how long you can watch at a time and how close you can get. You could tell the mom was getting stressed. Made me mad too. Absolutely amazing creatures and experience!!!
Mismaloya: Went to Mismaloya where "Night of the Iguana" was filmed. Saw set and restaurant John Houston, film producer, had here for a while. All of it is falling down and is fenced off and guarded by government. Seems such a shame to let it go. Many tourists our age would enjoy it. One of team went with us to site. She had looked into buying some property adjacent to set site 30 years ago and wanted to see what it looked like now. Her site was in total disrepair too. It was fun seeing it and plan to see movie again when we get home.
Manzanillo: Drove along coast from Mismaloya to Manzanillo. Plan to spend several nights here to rest up and wash clothes. We are in a dog friendly motel so Cloud can run on the beach. Yea!
The people on the Habitat build were amazing. They ranged in age from 20 to 69. Steve, our leader, is a retired cop from Austin! He is in a second career at Motorola. He did a great job, very organized but laid back. We had 2 college girls on Spring Break, one with full scholarship at Georgetown in DC and the other one from Indiana University on CT. Both were beautiful and did not know each other bur seemed to really bond. Only one other couple. Amazing women who came by themselves. One was an artist. One had her own design and construction company. 0ne worked at a medical non profit in DC. One young man is in a career change from finance to counseling. Two were brothers. For some it was first international build and others had been on 2 or 3. Several were getting over divorce or death of spouse. 3 were fluent in Spanish. About 5 were at F's level. We were only officially retired ones. We have really enjoyed the people we have met on the builds. Very eclectic but interesting people.
We spent last two nights in Puerto Villarta. The team ate their last meal together at a great restaurant on the beach. We were 20 feet from the water. Beautiful setting to watch sunset and enjoy our last night. We shared our reflections and presented a hammer we all signed to Steve. Wonderful evening.
Ch 10
Puerto Vallarta: Some of our group went whale watching today in Puerto Vallarta. It was awesome. Our guide gave us a 30 minute talk first. He is very educated about whales and it is his passion. He is part of a rescue organization and the whale's numbers have increased in the 17 years he has been in on the project. He counts them and keeps records. They track the whales yearly. They can tell the different whales by their fins. Each is different and he had a book of all the whales that have been seen here for years. And he takes pics of the fins he sees and records which whales he sees. We followed a mom and two babies. She was size of 4 story building. Babies are 3 tons at birth and gestate 11 months. Mom stores 3 tons of blubber during pregnancy to feed baby. When the baby, 3 years, jumps out of water it was like 2 or 3 railroad cars coming up. The guide had a microphone under water and we heard whale and dolphin sounds. He even turned the mike off at one point and we were so close we could still hear the sounds. At one point the guide got very upset because there were some boats following us that just kept pursuing the whales and wouldn't back off and got too close. There are strict rules about how long you can watch at a time and how close you can get. You could tell the mom was getting stressed. Made me mad too. Absolutely amazing creatures and experience!!!
Mismaloya: Went to Mismaloya where "Night of the Iguana" was filmed. Saw set and restaurant John Houston, film producer, had here for a while. All of it is falling down and is fenced off and guarded by government. Seems such a shame to let it go. Many tourists our age would enjoy it. One of team went with us to site. She had looked into buying some property adjacent to set site 30 years ago and wanted to see what it looked like now. Her site was in total disrepair too. It was fun seeing it and plan to see movie again when we get home.
Manzanillo: Drove along coast from Mismaloya to Manzanillo. Plan to spend several nights here to rest up and wash clothes. We are in a dog friendly motel so Cloud can run on the beach. Yea!
2011-3 Mexico, Habitat, Rincon de Guayabitos, ch 8
We are working hard. We make bucket brigades and carry cement blocks or buckets of cement or buckets of mortar. It is hard for me to lift any of those but everyone does it. The Mexican women get in the lines and help us. The Mexicans don't wear hats or gloves and the wear flip flops or sandals, no boots. The Mexican women can carry two of the cement blocks at a time.
They had a "cultural ceremony" for us one day after work. They cooked ceviche for us which was delicious. They also had cold drinks and tortillas they made that morning. They showed us how they weave mats and make religious decorations out of wheat. They encouraged us to try it. They gave each one of us a hot plate mat and religious decoration. They were very proud of their skills and their articles.
The foundation for the house was already dug but we put cement blocks in the ground about 6 feet deep, put rebar columns at each corner of each room of the house, and filled the columns with cement. The houses are 3 rooms: one bedroom for everyone in family, one bathroom, one living area. The kitchen is outside and clothes washing is done outside. They all have sweat houses like the native Americans have.
Then shovel by shovel we filled in the foundation with the dirt they had dug out for two full days using the brigade method again. Then by chance we discovered we could rent a back hoe for $40 for one hour. We rapidly collected enough money and the backhoe appeared within a half hour! We cheered!
One man owns his own construction business in Florida. One of the homes was completed but couldn't be used because there was no electricity. So the Florida man worked two days wiring the home. I worked as his gofer and got to know Floraberta, who is the owner. Beautiful woman. 40 years old, no children, not married. We didn't hear her story but know it is interesting,
The night before our last work day we went to great restaurant on hill over looking city. Had a great time. But I got sick and two of the men got sick and we all missed the last day of work. Two of us had shrimp but the other had steak. Feeling better today but we missed the final day and closing ceremonies.
For the closing ceremony the Mexicans fed everybody again and gave everyone presents with our names on them: pottery and bracelets. F said it was wonderful and he cried. He said they were so grateful. It was a wonderful experience. I always feel like I get so much more than they do.
We are now in Puerto Villarta for the night. We stopped in Sayulita for lunch. Both places are very tourists but beautiful. Sayulita was packed with spring breakers and people there for surf contest. Puerto Villarta is huge and has both poverty and gorgeous homes and shops. F had to convince hotel Cloud was gentle and quiet to get him in.
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They had a "cultural ceremony" for us one day after work. They cooked ceviche for us which was delicious. They also had cold drinks and tortillas they made that morning. They showed us how they weave mats and make religious decorations out of wheat. They encouraged us to try it. They gave each one of us a hot plate mat and religious decoration. They were very proud of their skills and their articles.
The foundation for the house was already dug but we put cement blocks in the ground about 6 feet deep, put rebar columns at each corner of each room of the house, and filled the columns with cement. The houses are 3 rooms: one bedroom for everyone in family, one bathroom, one living area. The kitchen is outside and clothes washing is done outside. They all have sweat houses like the native Americans have.
Then shovel by shovel we filled in the foundation with the dirt they had dug out for two full days using the brigade method again. Then by chance we discovered we could rent a back hoe for $40 for one hour. We rapidly collected enough money and the backhoe appeared within a half hour! We cheered!
One man owns his own construction business in Florida. One of the homes was completed but couldn't be used because there was no electricity. So the Florida man worked two days wiring the home. I worked as his gofer and got to know Floraberta, who is the owner. Beautiful woman. 40 years old, no children, not married. We didn't hear her story but know it is interesting,
The night before our last work day we went to great restaurant on hill over looking city. Had a great time. But I got sick and two of the men got sick and we all missed the last day of work. Two of us had shrimp but the other had steak. Feeling better today but we missed the final day and closing ceremonies.
For the closing ceremony the Mexicans fed everybody again and gave everyone presents with our names on them: pottery and bracelets. F said it was wonderful and he cried. He said they were so grateful. It was a wonderful experience. I always feel like I get so much more than they do.
We are now in Puerto Villarta for the night. We stopped in Sayulita for lunch. Both places are very tourists but beautiful. Sayulita was packed with spring breakers and people there for surf contest. Puerto Villarta is huge and has both poverty and gorgeous homes and shops. F had to convince hotel Cloud was gentle and quiet to get him in.
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Mexico 3-2011, Rincon de Guayabitos ch 7
Mexico 3-2011 ch 7
Working on Habitat having great experience. We are in a great hotel on beach. Got to enjoy the beach Sunday. Started work Monday. This is a community of Mexicans who are building homes on 5 acres. Many are related. There are 38 people and 19 families. They are Aztec heritage and are very attractive people. Many only speak their indigenous language which is Nautahl. At least four generations. We are building for a couple with one child . Salvatore is 22 and Erica is 21. They had a presentation for us the first day and Erica gave us all a rose. Salvatore has worked really hard with us and many of his friends and family. They are required to put in so many hours of "sweat equity" but friends and family can also he counted in the hours. They are very hard working and continue to work after we quit at 4:00. Even the women help. Pregnant women carry concrete blocks and buckets of mortar. Some are barefoot. Unbelievable.
Fred gets out his Spanish lessons from
Guanajuato each day after we work and got one of the 11 year old girls to work with him. She seems very proud he picked her. But other kids have gotten involved.
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Working on Habitat having great experience. We are in a great hotel on beach. Got to enjoy the beach Sunday. Started work Monday. This is a community of Mexicans who are building homes on 5 acres. Many are related. There are 38 people and 19 families. They are Aztec heritage and are very attractive people. Many only speak their indigenous language which is Nautahl. At least four generations. We are building for a couple with one child . Salvatore is 22 and Erica is 21. They had a presentation for us the first day and Erica gave us all a rose. Salvatore has worked really hard with us and many of his friends and family. They are required to put in so many hours of "sweat equity" but friends and family can also he counted in the hours. They are very hard working and continue to work after we quit at 4:00. Even the women help. Pregnant women carry concrete blocks and buckets of mortar. Some are barefoot. Unbelievable.
Fred gets out his Spanish lessons from
Guanajuato each day after we work and got one of the 11 year old girls to work with him. She seems very proud he picked her. But other kids have gotten involved.
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
Mexico 3-2011 ch 5, 6
Mexico ch 6 Ajijic
We spent the last day in Ajijic with Ada and Steve. They took us to Tlaquepaque, a suburb of Guadalajara. It is a very high end area filled with stores and restaurants. There are shops by designers with gorgeous paintings, sculptures, clothes, glassware and textiles. Museum quality. Just so beautiful it was fun to wander through the shops and just look. Some were galleries of famous Mexican artists. F got tired of looking at "beautiful" things and went outside and struck up a conversation with a Mexican family. It was a 3 generation Mexican family including a 98 year old grandmother. I got a wonderful picture of her. She was so sharp and did not look 98. Fun!
We ate at El Patio and had wonderful rellenos. A Mariachi band, all beautiful women, entertained us. They were so good we bought a tape.
Another enjoyable day and we hated saying "good bye" to Ada and Steve. They have been so good to us. We really lucked out having them as a contact here. Maybe we can catch them in Houston some time.
We spent the day driving to Puerto Vallarta. Unbelievably pretty scenery. There were vistas with mountains. Then trees arching over the road so that the road was completely shaded. Then you drove out from under the shade and saw more mountains and huge vistas. Amazing! Very curvy like driving in CO or New Mexico. We stopped at some more ruins at Ixtopl del Rio. Ruins date about 300 A.D. We had Cloud with us and about 7 kids came running up to us when we pulled into the ruins. They told us we couldn't take a dog to the ruins . F said he would pay them to watch Cloud. Made me uneasy but they were cute kids and full of personality. When we finished the tour they and Cloud and their dog came running up to us like they had had so much fun. Sure enough they watched him and gave him water and F gave all of them some pesos. We got their picture.
We arrived in Puerto Vallarta, checked into hotel. Great! Right on beach. Ate supper with Habitat group of 18. Had fun meal visiting and getting to know them. Some in 20's. Some our age. A few are fluent in Spanish. Now in bed exhausted. Good night!
We spent the last day in Ajijic with Ada and Steve. They took us to Tlaquepaque, a suburb of Guadalajara. It is a very high end area filled with stores and restaurants. There are shops by designers with gorgeous paintings, sculptures, clothes, glassware and textiles. Museum quality. Just so beautiful it was fun to wander through the shops and just look. Some were galleries of famous Mexican artists. F got tired of looking at "beautiful" things and went outside and struck up a conversation with a Mexican family. It was a 3 generation Mexican family including a 98 year old grandmother. I got a wonderful picture of her. She was so sharp and did not look 98. Fun!
We ate at El Patio and had wonderful rellenos. A Mariachi band, all beautiful women, entertained us. They were so good we bought a tape.
Another enjoyable day and we hated saying "good bye" to Ada and Steve. They have been so good to us. We really lucked out having them as a contact here. Maybe we can catch them in Houston some time.
We spent the day driving to Puerto Vallarta. Unbelievably pretty scenery. There were vistas with mountains. Then trees arching over the road so that the road was completely shaded. Then you drove out from under the shade and saw more mountains and huge vistas. Amazing! Very curvy like driving in CO or New Mexico. We stopped at some more ruins at Ixtopl del Rio. Ruins date about 300 A.D. We had Cloud with us and about 7 kids came running up to us when we pulled into the ruins. They told us we couldn't take a dog to the ruins . F said he would pay them to watch Cloud. Made me uneasy but they were cute kids and full of personality. When we finished the tour they and Cloud and their dog came running up to us like they had had so much fun. Sure enough they watched him and gave him water and F gave all of them some pesos. We got their picture.
We arrived in Puerto Vallarta, checked into hotel. Great! Right on beach. Ate supper with Habitat group of 18. Had fun meal visiting and getting to know them. Some in 20's. Some our age. A few are fluent in Spanish. Now in bed exhausted. Good night!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Ajijic, Mexico ch 4
Had great time last night with mother of a friend of Jen's. Ada and Steve live here and have been wonderful hosts. Yesterday we walked the shore line of Lake Chalapa, the biggest lake in Mexico and ate lunch and supper with Ada and Steve. Lunch was at the Plaza and supper on the Lake.
After supper we went to see their home. Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful local art work. We took lots of pictures.
Many areas around here get their water from the lake. It has been very polluted but has been cleaned up in the last few years. Very pretty now and the government has built a beautiful esplanade along the lake. The town of Chapala and Ajijic run together on the lake. Many gringos live in Ajijic, more Mexicans in Chapala.
Finally admitted we were dead tired today. Trip to Ajijic was s bear due to lots of construction and GPS Pauline not giving us the best routes. Have done nothing but nap and sit on beautiful patio of B&B listening to birds and music. Tough life!
After supper we went to see their home. Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful local art work. We took lots of pictures.
Many areas around here get their water from the lake. It has been very polluted but has been cleaned up in the last few years. Very pretty now and the government has built a beautiful esplanade along the lake. The town of Chapala and Ajijic run together on the lake. Many gringos live in Ajijic, more Mexicans in Chapala.
Finally admitted we were dead tired today. Trip to Ajijic was s bear due to lots of construction and GPS Pauline not giving us the best routes. Have done nothing but nap and sit on beautiful patio of B&B listening to birds and music. Tough life!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Mexico 3-2011 chap 3
Chap 3 San Miguel de Allende, MX
Had a great day walking around San Miguel. Ran into a nice couple from Minnesota and ate lunch with them. Ate dinner with Phillis, friend of Britt's mother, Dianne. Sadly Dianne died a year ago. Phillis and her friend, Gill, live in San Miguel. They showed us their home (fabulous and the exact home we would have if we lived in Mexico) and took us to eat (delicious shrimp and steak). We really enjoyed them. What a great evening.
Left San Miguel and drive to ruins near Penjamo, Plazuelos Ruins. Amazing! Walked around an hour there. Way up in a hill. Community lasted 300 years, 600-900 a.d. Chipped stone blocks out of mountain to build their community .
Some nice Mexicans introduced themselves, asked about Cloud and asked why we were there. Visited with them a few minutes. They lived nearby and were fiends. When we finished our tour they were I'm the parking lot eating snacks and offered to share. Quesadillas and mandarin juice. Delicious ! Just got into Ajijik. Dead tired and waiting for Ada, the mother of a friend of Jen's. She is taking us to our hotel.
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Had a great day walking around San Miguel. Ran into a nice couple from Minnesota and ate lunch with them. Ate dinner with Phillis, friend of Britt's mother, Dianne. Sadly Dianne died a year ago. Phillis and her friend, Gill, live in San Miguel. They showed us their home (fabulous and the exact home we would have if we lived in Mexico) and took us to eat (delicious shrimp and steak). We really enjoyed them. What a great evening.
Left San Miguel and drive to ruins near Penjamo, Plazuelos Ruins. Amazing! Walked around an hour there. Way up in a hill. Community lasted 300 years, 600-900 a.d. Chipped stone blocks out of mountain to build their community .
Some nice Mexicans introduced themselves, asked about Cloud and asked why we were there. Visited with them a few minutes. They lived nearby and were fiends. When we finished our tour they were I'm the parking lot eating snacks and offered to share. Quesadillas and mandarin juice. Delicious ! Just got into Ajijik. Dead tired and waiting for Ada, the mother of a friend of Jen's. She is taking us to our hotel.
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