May 31 (continued) – I managed to make a skype call to Rod the Realtor. I sensed the doubt in his voice. He assumed we must have left the patio door wide open, but 45 minutes later he was as soaked as our bath supplies. “I’ll get back to you,” Continue Reading
Our own personal rain forest
May 29 – This is the first morning we weren’t awakened by barking dogs or pissed off roosters. After the last three days of hard driving sleep was deep and yummy. In fact the only thing we did today was wake up. Although, once the sun went down we managed Continue Reading
1000 miles between us and the maid
May 25 – Patzcuaro is now in our rear view mirror as we head for the coast. Originally we were going to Zihuatenejo but Sharon read something about Playa Azul that sounded inviting. This meant drive to the coast and turn right not left. Playa Azul. If we could surf, Continue Reading
Patzcuaro and Big Eyed Minnows
May 23 – Today we left Morelia for Patzcuaro and, except for one wrong turn that cost us an hour of drive time, the drive was pleasant and picturesque. The countryside is hilly and moist. We found convenient street parking and walked into an abyss of minivan taxis. Patzcuaro is Continue Reading
Yolanda called it El Gringo Especial
May 21 – 7:30am. The hotel was considerably quieter last night which made the cement mattress a bit more tolerable. We sauntered down the street for a tasty breakfast, said our goodbyes to Nicolas and we’re headed south by 9:30. We exited the labyrinth that is Zacatecas with surprising ease. Continue Reading
Send in the Clowns
May 18 – high noon.Make it to Laredo by 2 and Monterrey by 5. Stayed in north Monterrey and didn’t get lost for once. Drove around a bit to get oriented then ate at Cabrito y Carne and that was exactly what we got. Found our Motel and were asleep Continue Reading
Above The Clouds and Magic Mushrooms.
27/7 – Cecillio spent the night last night and the three of us solved all the pertinent problems of the world and detected an error in theMayan calendar. Yes, the tequila was flowing. We were none the worse this morning as we closed up the house and headed for points Continue Reading
Kids, Cars and Cool Air.
23/7 – Make it day 9 of no car… mostly.About 1pm we heard the joyous sounds of the Mexican ring tone. Diego, our taxi guy that is now on speed dial, dropped us off in la colonia and we were presented with the new and improved Chacha. Later we scooted Continue Reading
The Collectivo Days
16/7 – The one-eye-open thrill ride to the airport went off without a hitch and was soon followed by a nap in place of what would normally be known as sleep. At 8 we got back up and took Chacha to the car doctor, across the main highway to old Continue Reading
The Relentless Days of Beach, Sun and Driving The Bus
30/6 – I just noticed a few of my dates are off. Lauren & Josh didn’t leave till the 28th and … oh, whatever. The facts are still there. After all the trouble we’ve had with the house and our mysterious house keeper, Paul and Joan, the house owners, will Continue Reading