Dec 22, 2010

Lunar eclipse, early Dec. 21, 2010!

I could write about the facts re the eclipse but it has been in the news and is easily Googled.   Suffice to say it was so rare as to be the first time since 1638 when astronomer Galileo was under house arrest for suggesting that the Earth circled the sun!!!  We have come quite a way since then!  The next lunar eclipse with good viewing from the USA will occur in 2014, though stargazers eager for the next eclipse during a winter solstice will have to wait until Dec. 21, 2094.

So here on the Isla it was a clear night and the moon was directly overhead.  The eclipse commenced about 10:30PM ( Monday, Dec.20) local time.  There were a few hardy rvers who stayed awake for the spectacle in both of the parks.  I think we finally got to bed sometime before 2:30AM (Tuesday, Dec.21).  One of the great benefits of the full moon was watching the efflorescence as the waves broke on the shore.  I can never get enough of watching that, a most special show of Mother Nature in itself.

These photos were taken by Colin Jewall for http://www.colinjewall.com/.  Please do no use these photos without prior permission.

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Dec 21, 2010

The 20th, a very long day!

From hair cuts to a solar eclipse with a party in between!  It almost took all day today to recover and write about Monday.  Not quite true because today was another day of adventure but more about that another day!  Si?  Si!

Colin & l dropped the laundry off and headed off to the embarcadero.  Somehow we always miss the boat, but another is never far behind.  Despite leaving almost 25 minutes late we arrived just on time for our 11AM appt.  I think the use of water taxis & pulmonias beats four lane traffic hands down!  We are learning that somehow, no matter the time, we always get there right when we are suppose to.

In fact Antonio arrived 5 minutes late, giving us a few moments to stop and enjoy our surroundings. The salon is in the green building. As I'm still new at this blog stuff I forgot to take photos..perhaps just as well.

While I had my hair colored & cut Colin scurried about to 4 different stores looking for specifics for our latest RV problem ( again, another story on another post). Then he had his hair cut.  Color 250 pesos, each cut 100 pesos, so for less the 45.00 CAD we were spruced up for Christmas.  Great looks for a great price.  While rushing back to the panga ferry we noticed the crowds out doing their Christmas shopping.

A fellow was selling a variety of shrimp sizes right on the street corner!

Lots of on the street sales

Then back to the RV for a quick snack and some RV maintenance.  Suddenly it’s time to head over for a raffle party.  The second RV park here at Tres Amigos had organized a raffle to raise even more money for the Christmas hampers here on the Isla.  Between the two raffles and private donations we have raised 13,000 pesos.  That is close to 1300.00 USD, which will fill a great deal of food hampers.  Well done everyone!  However not only did RV2 organize the raffle they put on a great party to celebrate the winners.  A wonderful way to start off our Christmas celebrations.  Mucho gracias!

Hey thats me in the white, on the right, great hair cut!

The draw...lots of rules, only 2 prizes per family, no pets...whew...but very fair

Drew choses an original painting by Marilyn!!

Just a small section of the feast...fresh sushi...does it get any better?

Even Mother Nature participated with another outstanding show!

This post is getting rather long so I shall put the solar eclipse on the next post…..see you there!

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Dec 20, 2010

Feliz Navidad !

MERRY CHRISTMAS

JOYEUX NOEL

Wish you were here with us!

The 5C’s

(the 5th C , Cheikka,  flew our coup this past July, but will always be one of the family)

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Dec 19, 2010

Screwed!!!

Something is wrong with this picture..This poor tool has been over screwed..

Did it happen on this afternoon?

Or perhaps it was this night?

Or was it this time?  I do know what Santa needs to bring me.

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Dec 18, 2010

Villa Visit!

Our friends, Susan & Dwight (the ones who moved here from Portland last year), had a dozen of us over for dinner the other evening.  They live in a villa in the residential section of El Cid, near the marina.  Their home is beautiful.  It was a lovely evening.

Huge entertaining area!

One of a few patio areas!

Mario (long time friend), Susan & Dwight

Free formed rotunda, great craftsmen!

Covered garden dining with fountain!

Dwight joins in with the mouth harp!

A serious game of Mexican Train

Dwight introduced us to this very smooth Tequila liqueur!! Do try it.

Once back on the Isla we enjoyed some of the local Christmas decorations.

We came home to find that Santa had left US cookies! Very yummy!

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