LB UPDATE:

I think we are starting to get in a rhythm… but that could be boring for readers. We had the brilliant idea of checking out a possible event spot for visiting friends while checking out new beaches this weekend. I say brilliant because in the summer the Mexicans know the best beaches to spend the day with their families. Yup… Sunday afternoon.

So we headed La Ventana, an hour from LB . It’s known for heavy winds and was beautiful but windless (summer)… more suited to margaritas and a big plate of food.

So then onto Bahia de sueño (bay of dreams) renamed for PR reasons from Bahia de muerte (bay of death). While we planned on snorkeling we opted for drinks in the bar while watching the boats come in.

Then at last we found a beautiful beach (which we gratefully shared with many others). It was a bit of a drive down a dirt road but about 10 years ago the whole drive was a dirt road. We helped someone get out of of the sand with Brant’s sand tracks. A smart purchase for sure.

The beach appeared to have rocks 15 feet off shore (a dark band) but in fact it was a river of fish. Thousands of fish flowing by. When you swam into the river they just went around you.

Relaxed after our Sunday at the beach we headed to Cabo for shopping. Shopping has changed so much in Cabo … now you can find most things. Perhaps not in the color or size you want but you can find it. They say everyone knows English in Mexico but apparently they are not shopping in Cabo and looking for switch plates and drying racks .

In Cabo, you drive for miles and miles, one resort after another…. so so nice to come home and sit on our roof in LB and watch the sunset. Peaceful and beautiful…. but a long way from Costco (and we hope it stays that way).

We made it.

5 very strong men with great plant knowledge, 5 BIG truckloads (actually 6) , a terrific horticulturist

and 6 days (to be 5 but interrupted by a tropical storm)….

We bought our home about a year and a half ago but the pandemic interrupted our plans. In the meantime our home became a bit of a jungle,. Fortunately a neighbor recommended Chris Edge with Edge of Sea Landscaping (clever name right?). She seemed to understand what I wanted and came with 5 guys who were amazing. Many, many cut limbs, trees, vines, etc. and they were terrific about educating us despite the language barrier.

There are too many trees to discuss but we have a guava tree, we had 4 mangos but cut down 2, 100 year old plums, neem trees, a curry tree, a sapote tree, limes, oranges, etc. I love the indigenous plants. Some use the sap for various treatments including rattlesnake bites. My favorite is used to burn incense.

The agaves needed trimming and we tried to get them a special trimmer (sold out)— so they used a bread knife instead from the kitchen and it worked beautifully. No problema!

Cacti grow in the wild but they respect these old trees and when they found a very diseased one they cut at base then cut off top and replanted for me. can’t believe how heavy they are! I will try to insert video.

They make the work look easy but make no mistake…. it is hot and humid , the plants are thorny with deep roots, but these guys know what they are doing … they do it well and keep smiling!

Tonight had dinner at Willy’s and had competition with Guillermo ( the owner .., Willy) as to had more plants. It is surprising how many terrific gardeners there are here despite limited water but I think there is great respect for the plants and the food and shade they give us. BUT SO MUCH TO LEARN!