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We told our realtor we wanted a small home with nice views of the mountains, walkable to the beach where we would be able to have a nice vegetable garden. It was a tougher task then we thought but we got what we wanted. Perhaps it was even more gardening than we bargained for! LeavingContinue reading “Baja Gardening”

We had always wanted to go shopping in Guadalajara but decided we had enough stuff. Fortunately our friends suggested we go together and glad we did not resist the temptation (at least so far, ask us after we get everything delivered). People always ask if it was worth it and I think the answer isContinue reading “Tlaquepaque/Tonala’: A Brief dissertation on my husband’s favorite activity”

We finally took a flight within Mexico—from Cabo to Guadalahara. A quick 1 1/2 hour flight then a cab ride to the bus terminal where we got on a “luxury” bus and headed to Guanajautu. The only bad thing that happened on this trip was the food at the bus terminal—-guess that means it wasContinue reading “Guanajautu”

After 2 months of agonizing over throwing away, giving away, selling or taking every single object in our lives, we celebrated a couple big birthdays at our Skyline home (Sally’s house). Then the next day we hopped in the tremendously overpacked truck and headed south. To illustrate how overpacked our truck was, I will tellContinue reading “The Wild and Crazy Drive”

We wanted to have this as a way to stay in touch with friends as we feel a bit anchorless (a word?)lately, but if we make this too informational we realize its a bit boring. Here is the quick outline so that we can move on to other site specific topics: After completing a nearContinue reading “Time to Catch up……”

We have been here in Surry Maine now for about a week and leave in a couple days. It is a hard place to describe in a few words but will try. Where we are staying: Surry Barn. This was a farm … hmmm a hundred years old? So there is a collection of buildings.Continue reading “10 days in the Milk Barn”

I think Brant is a little tired of me photographing mushrooms. I keep saying I will only stop only for red mushrooms white polka dots, but that was before I knew mushrooms came in teal blue and purple. All were photographed in Maine on various trails. There are tons of CBD dispensaries here, but IContinue reading “Mushrooms of Maine”

Yup, we are still in Maine. We left the coast for a few days to visit the North Woods of Maine. I had never visited this part of Maine of before. On the way, another stop at LLBean in Bangor to return a couple bathing suits revealed that I had apparently never bought them beforeContinue reading “Moosehead Lake”

After a few days in Brooklyn we headed to Acadia which is about a nine hour drive from Brooklyn. As always it surprises me how fast you leave the city behind and enter a beautiful green world. (Of course, with less options for dining and drinking). We have spent the last 10 days in aContinue reading “Acadia”

So time to hopefully test negative for COVID and head to Maine via NYC. I realized we have 2 plums in the yard, neither of which really tastes like a plum. The first is the Baja wild plum which has an interesting sweet sour hazelnut flavor. The second is called the Natal plum which IContinue reading “Another fruit….”

Someone working on our house pointed out that we had a ripe pitaya. (This is same name as dragon fruit but not at all the same.) Best to just check out pics for this one. It is a thorny fruit that grows off the side of the cactus. The color inside is beautiful…. a glowingContinue reading “Our first pitaya ….”

We bought our home one and a half years ago but the pandemic slowed down our plans. In the meantime our new home turned into a bit of a jungle. Fortunately, Kristina Edge of Edge of the Sea landscaping understood what we wanted and had great ideas. They cut and sawed and made many pilesContinue reading “5 strong, smart guys, a quick thinking horticulturist, 5 long days, and 6 big truck loads”

No lawn… just sand

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 theContinue reading “LB UPDATE:”

What happens when you can’t find the exact desk you want for the right price in Cabo? You visit Jesus and have him build exactly what you want out of beautiful local wood for 2/3 the price ( you did know Jesus is a carpenter—right?). Yesterday Wendy, Mark and I visited Jesus who lives andContinue reading “We visit Jesus the carpenter”

Today we got the fishing kayaks out, got the fin mechanisms installed ( thanks Mike for fixing one of them), got them in the trailer, attached the trailer to the ATV and transported everything to the beach and back without mishap. Kayaks worked well. Drank some beer. Didn’t catch any fish but I still countContinue reading “Fishing and kayaking and getting things done”

We now have a temporary resident visa for Mexico. Getting it took quite a bit of persistence (and Brant was fantastic at figuring out how to go about it). Also, having Mark and Alison’s input and encouragement was priceless. The hardest part was getting an appointment at the Mexican consulate in Sacramento… to be kindContinue reading “Have we mentioned…?”

Alison had to go home and work (boo) but she got home safe and sound (yay). Wendy, Mark and I are getting up early to exercise before it gets too hot. Today we rode our bicycles–first around a local neighborhood, then to the local coffee shop and finally to the beach for a quick swim.Continue reading “We are getting used to our new life style”