Dec 14, 2011
Hidden treasures!
This is the last row of Tres Amigos, RV1, well actually the second row, but charged out at third row prices.....do you see any treasure?
You have to walk up just a bit closer...
...and there you have it, real gold!
Dec 13, 2011
Change in the air
Today we have a high humidity ( well for us it is ) 48% and a touch of fog.
Hopefully the sun will break through.
Yesterday we had a bit of a scare. We lost Carmeh for a while. It was Dec. 12th, the Virgin of Guadalupe Day, a popular Mexican religious celebration. Usually celebrated with vigils, prayers and entire neighbourhoods getting together. As with all Mexicans celebrations fireworks are a big part of this day. Someone near us kept setting some off, the sounds were very loud and Carmeh simply escaped. Caeli hid under a table and stayed in the yard. Once we realized that Carmeh was gone the search began, she was found under another RV as far as she could get from the noises. Thanks to those who helped look for her.
Several years ago when she was young we had a breakdown on Dec. 12th just north of Puerto Escondido. Eventually ( 6 hours later ) we were towed into a tiny town that was in the midst of the celebration. The Pemex barely could fit 5 cars never mind our bus but we after passing some pesos around, we were allowed to park there for the night blocking part of the pumps. The entire night was one big & very loud explosion after another. Carmeh has never recovered from that trauma. She spent that night long ago trying to fit between the floor and the gas peddle of the RV. Now she tries to fit between the wall and the toilet. She got many special hugs last night, poor thing.
With some Christmas music in the background we cozied inside and put up Christmas. Part of our Christmas tradition is watching Christmas in Rockefeller Center. We have even been in New York for the tree lighting, before dogs & before RV. There was a local happy hour for all here but I just didn't want to get any more bug bites, I'm still scratching from Monday night.
Meanwhile enjoy the view from our site, taken a few nights ago.
Dec 12, 2011
Relajación !
That is what we have been doing, relaxing!
The past few days have been just perfect. The weather reminds us of all the years we vacationed in Maui. I was just relaxing with my book when the girls both decided they had to be a part of it all.
In the early morning they just love to snooze in the sun, being the dash - hounds that they are!!
Looks like the fishermen are even relaxing. They have taken to staking their nets and simply letting the tide fill them with fish. Pretty laid back!
We were very laid back ourselves last evening as Marjorie & Bob filled us with delicious appies. No one needed dinner later. Even the noseeums had a feast, you should see my bites today.
Off to find more ways to relax!!
Dec 11, 2011
I was just wondering..
Yesterday afternoon I started to think about what to post about today. Have you ever heard the expression thoughts are things!
Within a few moments I noticed Caeli limping.
One of her back paws was heavy with pieces of gravel and she could not walk too well. She had just come up from the beach, she tends to take herself for mini walks just out in front of our place. After removing the gravel I saw she had managed to step into a huge wad of blue bubblegum. I mean, an entire beach of sand and she steps into gum!!
Good old Google suggested cleaning gum with peanut butter, well I didn't want to do that as good peanut butter is impossible to get here. Besides Colin was not sharing his stash. So I used canola oil, over and over and over. Bit by bit I got pieces of the gum out.
Carmeh had to get in on the action and find out what was going on. She seems to love the smell & taste of the oil and was all over the place trying to get a lick.
Caeli just laid still, on her back, for the entire procedure but Carmeh was everywhere, making it difficult to get the paw cleaned.
She was licking Caeli's foot, my hand, the oil soaked cloth, it was so funny.
Once all the gum was gone I let Carmeh clean off Caeli's paw!!
So remember folks, your thoughts can be quite powerful.
On a sad note we said adios to one of our RVing couples today. He was diagnosed with cancer a few days ago and they have chosen to pack up and drive back to Canada for treatment. We wish him well and many strong positive thoughts.
Dec 10, 2011
Things
Yesterday was a beautiful sunny warm day here on the Isla. It just doesn’t get any better.
Not a great shot but they don't all have to be great. This finch enjoying the view while snacking on an orange...
Now we have butterflies joining the finches & orioles.
I have no idea who this guy is but he is colorful in his own way.
My first bloom on my new hibiscus. I just love the touch of salmon mixed with the cream colour. It is not a lemon colour as depicted here.
Colin & our neighbour Gordon make great music together.
Another perfect end to a day.
Just some things that make up a day here in paradise on the Isla.