Update in pictures . . .

Hi all - I just realized I haven't updated this blog since Christmas!!  Truth is, we haven't been doing a heck of a lot the last few weeks - what with root canals, vet issues and cool cloudy weather - not any of the things you want to post about in a travel blog!

But, the root canal went just fine (considering it WAS a root canal after all); the dog is on the mend and finally seems to have the right medication for some type of skin infection, and the weather has turned nice again.  Remember when I posted about Kipper loving the water . . . well, maybe Border Collies aren't supposed to think they are water dogs after all - as the skin condition seems to have been cause by the water - and not being able to get all his "folds" completely dry.  I guess that's why Labs have that protective oil in their fur . . . Border Collies don't!

I'm just going to post pictures now . . . so you know we are really still in Mexico.  Next week we are going to start taking a few day trips, so will have a bit more to share after that.

Never get tired of taking these shots!

 Kipper comes with us when we head down to a beach palapa restaurant for a couple of beers and chips . . .

Mamine sells oyters at the restaurant

Tequila shots on New Year's Eve - the shot glass lights up and blinks when you want a refill!

I think this little truck has all it could handle!

My favorite night - Saturday Taco Night!  muy Bien!!!

The dough . . .

.... and a little sauce!

 Golfing at Campo Ensueno - Field of Dreams just a few kms from Lo de Marcos - I don't keep score!

This truck is made from cement . . . it's so good I thought it was carved from wood at first!

BWD - Big Wave Day!

Iguanas like Habiscus flowers . . .

All done!

Horse on the beach . . .  and Arturo "horsing around"!

Scorpion!!!!

Actually, it's a dead scorpion . . . but looks like it's ready to pounce!

The surfer dudes don't mind the big waves - but too much for us!

Next time, pics from Chacala Beach and hopefully San Sebastian del oeste . . .  .

Arturo y de Beeb

Feliz Navidad - 2012

Feliz Navidad!  Santa found his way all the way to Lo de Marcos, Nayarit, Mexico http://goo.gl/maps/942gT

On Christmas Eve, Arturo and I went to La Penita for some last minute shopping. 



some fresh produce perhaps???

maybe a fresh watermelon . . .



..... how about a grande pinata!!!

no shortage of pinatas here!
 

 Just like anywhere else, it was busy, busy . . . until about 3 pm and then the shops began to close, resaurants pulled in their chairs and the Mexican people head home to celebrate Christmas Eve with their families.  In Mexico, Christmas Eve is really the 'big day'.

On Christmas Day, tables were set up under a couple of shelters, and we shared a fantastic Christmas meal with our Canadian, American and Mexican friends here at Cruz Maria RV park.  As always, lots of great food and good company!

Arturo all dressed up for Christmas dinner . . . .
 

Christmas Happy Hour at the palapa!

Setting up the dining room!

Yum, yum .  . . .
 

Our front yard on Christmas Day . . .

Hope Christmas was good for everyone . . . and looking forward to good health, happiness and prosperity for 2013!

Arturo y de Beeb

Blue skies smilin' at me . . . nothin' but blue skies . . .

 Don't ask me where the time goes - some days are just filled with I don't know what!  We are totally settled into Lo de Marcos life now.  It feels like the right place to be.   












Here is the view of the trailer park from on top of our fifth wheel - Arturo was up there fixing the vent cover that we "accidently" ripped off on the power wires coming into town - talk about a de ja vu!  Luckily, the cover came off but the power lines stayed in tact so real harm done.

Cruz Maria RV Park - from the top of site #6 - our winter home!

It took a few days to get aclimatized, but we're good with everything now.

 A couple of weeks ago we travelled into Bucerias to visit friends from Vancouver Island - Doug and Jan & family.  They rented a great little spot just a couple of blocks from the beach . . .

Plenty of space for everyone - and a refreshing pool, too!

We needed to go for a little cerveza on the beach - Mexican style!



Bucerias - Mexican style - and, no, there is not a baby in that stroller!





I draw the line at baby's in the back - Meg and Sasha got to ride in the truck!

 

 

Most mornings I take Kipper for a walk - down this road to another beach.  The local fisherman are always up and out on the water early getting the catch for the day. 

 

 

 

Afternoons are usually spent at the beach - Kipper has made new friends . . .

 

Kipper and Wilson

 

Kipper, Wilson, Fiesta and friends . . .



 

A couple of evenings ago, some of the local moms and their kids came through the park "carolling" - OMG - the kids we just so cute!  I'm sure some of these little ones weren't more than two years old!  We really enjoy the local people!

 

 

 

So not much else to report - pretty low key, eh?  I've been doing a bit of sewing - puts new meaning to the title "sweat shop"! 

 

 

Arturo's been playing ball and has been golfing a couple of times already - we are getting things ready for Christmas and look foward to continued great weather.

 

Last night about 7 pm

 

Feliz Navidad to all!

 

Arturo y de Beeb