There goes another year and it seems they go faster as we age. In MX the day seemed like any other day; the beach was crowded with locals so we did not even try to find a spare piece of real estate on the Beach. Even our pool was full of Mexicans that were staying at the condo and we were not sure the beer was going that they were drinking so we avoid the pool until the maintenance man "shocked " it.
Our friends Dave and Joanne saved a place at there table at a local restaurant for New Years Eve so we got to join 5 other couple of which 2 couples we did not know. Now we can add 4 more friends to our list. The cost was 25.00 per person and that included a meal at 8:30 PM ; a choice of pork, chicken or scrimp plus 2 drinks and there was a DJ and a singer. They also had Mexican Dancers performing during the intermission and they were dressed in there Regalia.
A 11:45 PM we walked ( 1/2 a block ) back to our Park so we could wish all those in the park a Happy New Year and to watch the Fireworks, (from our patio) on the beach. These Fireworks are now organized but they are very good. By 12: 30 AM everyone was tired or I think they were tired because most of them went home. It is rare to see these same people up passed 9 PM hence the reason I think they were tired. ha ha . See you in2015. cheers
Thursday, 8 January 2015
Wednesday, 7 January 2015
Winter in MX 2014 ( Dec 28;29and 30) WJHC
These days WJHC is foremost for me and amazingly Carroll is also watching it. But to start most days around 6:30 I join the coffee club of about 6 or 8 "old Gezzers" as they call themselves, who meet at the patio which faces the ocean. Usually we solve most of the World problems or should I say we could solve them if only the Politian's would listen. These meeting are usually over by 7:30 as most of the guys joking say they are going back to the RV to cook breakfast for their wife knowing full well they would stave if their wife did cook for them. I on the other hand return to the RV to start the coffee pot to have it ready when Carroll rises at 8 AM. As most people know I do not drink coffee.
Carroll throws a wash on about every third day and all our clothes are dried by the "Solar " dryer. About 1/2 of the RVers take their wash to a local business that does it for a reasonable price. As a point of interest all the sheets, towels etc from the 30 condo rooms are all dried by the solar dryer.
If we have time , we usually hit the beach until the Hockey starts and them we spend the rest of the day watching the WJHC, waiting patiently for the Canadian game. I am surprised that none of the other RVers are interested in the Hockey but they always ask me who won the games.
Tomorrow will be the end of another year... were did it go. cheers
Carroll throws a wash on about every third day and all our clothes are dried by the "Solar " dryer. About 1/2 of the RVers take their wash to a local business that does it for a reasonable price. As a point of interest all the sheets, towels etc from the 30 condo rooms are all dried by the solar dryer.
If we have time , we usually hit the beach until the Hockey starts and them we spend the rest of the day watching the WJHC, waiting patiently for the Canadian game. I am surprised that none of the other RVers are interested in the Hockey but they always ask me who won the games.
Tomorrow will be the end of another year... were did it go. cheers
Monday, 5 January 2015
A visit to Home Depot in PV ( Dec27 )
We had to make a run to PV to purchase a new toilet seat. So what happen to the old one. Well , I needed to "rush" to the toilet about two weeks ago ( no more explanation required ) and I sat down quickly and not "accurately " hence the hinges on the plastic seat snapped. I tried duct Tape but it does not stick to the ceramic toilet, so a new seat was in order.
We, mostly Carroll decided that we may as well stop at Costco and Wal-Mart while we are in PV because there must be something we need there.
First you must know that the main street thru PV is 6 lanes ( 3 each way )and you can not usually make a left turn from those 3 lanes. You must get into the lateral which also is 2 and / or 3 lanes where you can then make a left turn and or a U-turn with the light. It is possible to get into the wrong turn lane in the lateral because I have first hand experience and you can not believe how many horns are still working on the Mexican cars.
However , Home Depot is on my left so I have to enter the lateral to turn around. Due to mass confusion I missed the first chance to enter the lateral so I had to grab the next one about 2 or 3 km down the street. By now I think I got the left turn lanes figured out so get in the lateral and make the turn and getting into Home depot should be simple because it is on my right so you would think it would be a right turn, Wrong... you have to get into another frigging lateral and this one has a small entrance without a sign. You guess it.... I missed the entrance so I had to repeat this whole GD circuit again. Now I had to make a "legal" U-turn called a Returno with 2 lanes of traffic trying to enter ( squeeze) into 3 lanes without the help of a light. This take nerve and preferable an old car. Finally we got to Home depot and I got the toilet seat I needed.
Now to find Costco. I ask a Cdn who I met in Home Depot for directions to Costco. He said that is was easy and /or simple. Nothing is simple in MX. He said to drive until I see a certain statue then take a left turn. Unfortunately he did not say to left turn from the lateral so I understood that that the left turn could be made from the main street. That was not the right turn so I ended up in the wrong area of town. All that to say we never did get to Costco.
Now to get to Wal-Mart . We know exactly where Wal-Mart is located and it is on the way home. But again you have to know or (find) the right lateral. Luckily for us the traffic was light so we were no under pressure so found it quite easily. This particular Wal-Mart is located in the middle and attached to 4 or 5 other large stores which is quite different from our vision of Wal-Mart.
After we finished shopping , we headed home and as we know, in advance, that it will be another 1 1/2 hour drive and it was already 3 PM. We were not disappointed as we and 15 other cars got behind another old truck going 20 or 30 kmh so it took us at least 1 1/4 to travel 65 KM to our RV park.
The next trip to PV should be easier since I should know where the hell I'm going. cheers
We, mostly Carroll decided that we may as well stop at Costco and Wal-Mart while we are in PV because there must be something we need there.
First you must know that the main street thru PV is 6 lanes ( 3 each way )and you can not usually make a left turn from those 3 lanes. You must get into the lateral which also is 2 and / or 3 lanes where you can then make a left turn and or a U-turn with the light. It is possible to get into the wrong turn lane in the lateral because I have first hand experience and you can not believe how many horns are still working on the Mexican cars.
However , Home Depot is on my left so I have to enter the lateral to turn around. Due to mass confusion I missed the first chance to enter the lateral so I had to grab the next one about 2 or 3 km down the street. By now I think I got the left turn lanes figured out so get in the lateral and make the turn and getting into Home depot should be simple because it is on my right so you would think it would be a right turn, Wrong... you have to get into another frigging lateral and this one has a small entrance without a sign. You guess it.... I missed the entrance so I had to repeat this whole GD circuit again. Now I had to make a "legal" U-turn called a Returno with 2 lanes of traffic trying to enter ( squeeze) into 3 lanes without the help of a light. This take nerve and preferable an old car. Finally we got to Home depot and I got the toilet seat I needed.
Now to find Costco. I ask a Cdn who I met in Home Depot for directions to Costco. He said that is was easy and /or simple. Nothing is simple in MX. He said to drive until I see a certain statue then take a left turn. Unfortunately he did not say to left turn from the lateral so I understood that that the left turn could be made from the main street. That was not the right turn so I ended up in the wrong area of town. All that to say we never did get to Costco.
Now to get to Wal-Mart . We know exactly where Wal-Mart is located and it is on the way home. But again you have to know or (find) the right lateral. Luckily for us the traffic was light so we were no under pressure so found it quite easily. This particular Wal-Mart is located in the middle and attached to 4 or 5 other large stores which is quite different from our vision of Wal-Mart.
After we finished shopping , we headed home and as we know, in advance, that it will be another 1 1/2 hour drive and it was already 3 PM. We were not disappointed as we and 15 other cars got behind another old truck going 20 or 30 kmh so it took us at least 1 1/4 to travel 65 KM to our RV park.
The next trip to PV should be easier since I should know where the hell I'm going. cheers
Winter in MX ( Dec 26 ) World JR. Hockey
Yes; Twelve days of hockey starts today so there will not be much happen other than hockey. I'm the only real hockey Fan in the park although there are a few who do ask me about the NHL scores.
We did do a couple hours at the beach to "tone up " our tan and catch up on some reading. You can not believe how many people are on the beach. The Mexicans "Flock" to the beach by bus during the festive season. I'm sure there is over 100 buses in this small tourist town. The umbrellas are actually touching each other. The beach vendors are doing a booming business because most Mexican eat on the beach. It kind of funny because the Mexican stake out their "claim" at about 5 AM.
Then we did a walk down town ( about 3 blocks )and decided to have our first Taco since arriving here. Amazingly enough there was only 3 other Canadians at the taco stand.
The word during the Christmas season is " don't drive down town unless you really need to" because it is so crowded that it takes 15 mins to go 5 or 6 blocks. It is not uncommon to pull down a street only find out that you have to back up because you are facing a bus or a delivery truck. Most stores move there goods on the sidewalk so you have to walk on the street and it is only one lane because there is street parking.
Well, when you watch 4 hockey games you get tired ; so that's what happened the rest of today. cheers
We did do a couple hours at the beach to "tone up " our tan and catch up on some reading. You can not believe how many people are on the beach. The Mexicans "Flock" to the beach by bus during the festive season. I'm sure there is over 100 buses in this small tourist town. The umbrellas are actually touching each other. The beach vendors are doing a booming business because most Mexican eat on the beach. It kind of funny because the Mexican stake out their "claim" at about 5 AM.
Then we did a walk down town ( about 3 blocks )and decided to have our first Taco since arriving here. Amazingly enough there was only 3 other Canadians at the taco stand.
The word during the Christmas season is " don't drive down town unless you really need to" because it is so crowded that it takes 15 mins to go 5 or 6 blocks. It is not uncommon to pull down a street only find out that you have to back up because you are facing a bus or a delivery truck. Most stores move there goods on the sidewalk so you have to walk on the street and it is only one lane because there is street parking.
Well, when you watch 4 hockey games you get tired ; so that's what happened the rest of today. cheers
Friday, 2 January 2015
Winter 2014 in MX ( Dec 25 )
The Kids fly home today but it is also Christmas day so hopefully Santa found the kids in Mexico. Emily and Quinn slept in the MH but Rhett was not taking any chance the Santa would miss him if he slept in the MH so his theory was that Santa had a better chance of finding him in the condo. "Kids Logic ".
Anyway, everyone was up early ( remember they are catching the Taxi between 9 and 9:25.. good luck ) and luckily, Santa filled the sox but left a msg to say that there was another gift at home so that was OK. They brought the Sox over to the MH and each kid got a small Mexican gift in their Sox along with the preverbal orange, candy etc.
Todd and family decide to take a last walk on the beach and hunt for the Tattoo man so Rhett and Quinn could get their previous promised Tattoo. They found the Tattoo man about 8:30 ( remember the 9 AM taxi ) and he did the two boys as time was running out. The taxi arrived at 9 AM, however there was a small hitch as the Taxi Bus was not available so there was 2 cars in lieu but that was OK.
Now, the scramble to finish packing and to depart by 9:15. It was not going to happen on time with that family. After Hugs and Kisses all around the taxi left the RV park by 9:30.
The kids flight was scheduled for 1:45 hrs PV time which is one hour ahead of us so they should have lots of time "if " the traffic is not a problem. The time to the airport from Rincon is normally 1 1/2 hours ( 65 KM ) but the taxi driver (who also works at the RV park ) told us later that there was no traffic so they were at the airport in 1 hour.
When the Kids arrived in Calgary , on schedule at 6 PM they had to take a taxi to Yvonne's brothers place in central Calgary where they left the Van. When they arrived at the Van it was around 7 PM, it was cold and the kids were tired and wanted to get home to open their gifts. You guessed it.... the battery was dead because a light was left on. Todd said they jumped back in the Taxi and said take us home which is at least another 1 hour drive. That probably made that " cabbies " day.
When the kids got home they found out that Santa left each of them a brand new bicycle so they were all happy. Tomorrow they would head to their cabin in the Fairmont area so they could go skiing for a week. Talk about going from Sun to Snow.
It was a hectic 8 days but it was enjoyable by all. Carroll and I can now return to our relaxed mode and just become Beach Bums again.
Now we had to get ready for Christmas dinner in the park which was scheduled for 5 PM. Our task was to provide mashed potatoes which was quite simple. The park covered the cost of the turkeys and the rest was Pot Luck. Several of the park residence went home ( or elsewhere ) for Christmas so there was 25 of us for dinner. The dinner was great and of course everyone over indulged and then complained as usual.
Well , that is Christmas for another year. cheers
Anyway, everyone was up early ( remember they are catching the Taxi between 9 and 9:25.. good luck ) and luckily, Santa filled the sox but left a msg to say that there was another gift at home so that was OK. They brought the Sox over to the MH and each kid got a small Mexican gift in their Sox along with the preverbal orange, candy etc.
Todd and family decide to take a last walk on the beach and hunt for the Tattoo man so Rhett and Quinn could get their previous promised Tattoo. They found the Tattoo man about 8:30 ( remember the 9 AM taxi ) and he did the two boys as time was running out. The taxi arrived at 9 AM, however there was a small hitch as the Taxi Bus was not available so there was 2 cars in lieu but that was OK.
Now, the scramble to finish packing and to depart by 9:15. It was not going to happen on time with that family. After Hugs and Kisses all around the taxi left the RV park by 9:30.
The kids flight was scheduled for 1:45 hrs PV time which is one hour ahead of us so they should have lots of time "if " the traffic is not a problem. The time to the airport from Rincon is normally 1 1/2 hours ( 65 KM ) but the taxi driver (who also works at the RV park ) told us later that there was no traffic so they were at the airport in 1 hour.
When the Kids arrived in Calgary , on schedule at 6 PM they had to take a taxi to Yvonne's brothers place in central Calgary where they left the Van. When they arrived at the Van it was around 7 PM, it was cold and the kids were tired and wanted to get home to open their gifts. You guessed it.... the battery was dead because a light was left on. Todd said they jumped back in the Taxi and said take us home which is at least another 1 hour drive. That probably made that " cabbies " day.
When the kids got home they found out that Santa left each of them a brand new bicycle so they were all happy. Tomorrow they would head to their cabin in the Fairmont area so they could go skiing for a week. Talk about going from Sun to Snow.
It was a hectic 8 days but it was enjoyable by all. Carroll and I can now return to our relaxed mode and just become Beach Bums again.
Now we had to get ready for Christmas dinner in the park which was scheduled for 5 PM. Our task was to provide mashed potatoes which was quite simple. The park covered the cost of the turkeys and the rest was Pot Luck. Several of the park residence went home ( or elsewhere ) for Christmas so there was 25 of us for dinner. The dinner was great and of course everyone over indulged and then complained as usual.
Well , that is Christmas for another year. cheers
Thursday, 1 January 2015
Winter in MX ..Quayabitos ( DEc 24)
Well, the Kids have one more day before the fly back to reality so they chose to go to; what else, a beautiful surfing beach about 30 KM north of Rincon called Chacala. They were there a few days ago and just had to go back before they go home.
However, Emily was not a "ball of fire : so she stayed home with Grandma and Grandpa. Emily had her hair in braids yesterday , by a beach vendor so she wanted her nails done. Grandma took her to get her nails done today. She was real happy as the nail lady painted a flower design on each finger and toe.
When the kids arrived home , Emily had to show off her nails so now Megan wanted hers done so Yvonne took her to the nail lady and she too got the same treatment as Emily. Both girls are now happy.
Now the boys needed equal treatment so they wanted a Tattoo which they seen on the beach, however, the Tattoo man was gone for the day so they had hoped to get a Tattoo tomorrow.
We had planned to go out for supper as it was the last night to spend with the Kids. We had to make reservation as many of the restaurants were closed as it was , after all, Christmas Eve. The 3 youngest were not impressed with the menu but most 5 year olds from Canada would not get too excited with Fatias , rice and refried beans. Hamburg's, hotdogs and chicken strips were not on the menu tonight.
Todd ordered a Bus taxi for 9 / 9:15 AM to take them to the PV airport tomorrow. I had hoped they would pack tonight so they would be ready in the morning. I should have known better...Cheers
However, Emily was not a "ball of fire : so she stayed home with Grandma and Grandpa. Emily had her hair in braids yesterday , by a beach vendor so she wanted her nails done. Grandma took her to get her nails done today. She was real happy as the nail lady painted a flower design on each finger and toe.
When the kids arrived home , Emily had to show off her nails so now Megan wanted hers done so Yvonne took her to the nail lady and she too got the same treatment as Emily. Both girls are now happy.
Now the boys needed equal treatment so they wanted a Tattoo which they seen on the beach, however, the Tattoo man was gone for the day so they had hoped to get a Tattoo tomorrow.
We had planned to go out for supper as it was the last night to spend with the Kids. We had to make reservation as many of the restaurants were closed as it was , after all, Christmas Eve. The 3 youngest were not impressed with the menu but most 5 year olds from Canada would not get too excited with Fatias , rice and refried beans. Hamburg's, hotdogs and chicken strips were not on the menu tonight.
Todd ordered a Bus taxi for 9 / 9:15 AM to take them to the PV airport tomorrow. I had hoped they would pack tonight so they would be ready in the morning. I should have known better...Cheers
Winter in MX ( Dec 23 )
Today we are all ( 8 of us ) going to Sayulita, 24 KM away and if you have forgotten , it is a Surfing Beach, with many many restaurants and more or less important; a host of small boutiques just waiting to fleece you by selling you stuff ( Jewry, tee shirts, surfing gear ) you don't need.
Please recall that our tow car is a Blazer which holds 4 adults semi-comfortable and we are a family of 8, not to mention Boggy Boards, umbrella, bag chairs, towels etc..... I think you get the picture.
Now we have to load the 8 people into the car. A shoehorn would be handy and you can forget the seat belt law. OK , 3 small kids in the rear with the baggage, 2 adults and Emily in the back seat and two adults in the front. I'm guessing that the Mexican could easily put another 4 people in a car this size but then again they no how to pack better than us.
Off we go and arrive at Sayulita and as expected there was no place to park. So we bailed out, right on a street corner, grab our baggage and walk a block to the beach leaving Todd to find a parking spot, which he did.
After finding a spot on the beach we started to catch the surf for the kids. We had to help the kids with a push start just as the wave would break which mean they were have fun while you were trying to find out which way your ass was point after the wave knock you off you feet.
After having fun for an hour we sat on the beach and ordered Tacos and beer from the roving waiters. There are several restaurants along the beach so they take your order and deliver. I no.. Life is Bitch in MX. I met 3 couples from Edmonton and one lady had an Oilers cap so I guessed Edm and I was right. I jokingly said, I suppose you are in MX to get away from the winter weather and nobody thought it was funny as the temperature in Edm was above zero. They worked the Oil Patch; surprise ; surprise.
We then went to Punta Mita, about 25 KM away as Todd and Yvonne wanted to check on a boat ride to an Island but it was too costly for want you get. On the way home on a 2 lane winding road we ( along with 20 other cars ) got behind an old gravel truck which was going flatout at 20 KMH and nobody could pass, So the one hour return trip took 1 1/2 hours.
When we arrived home it was definitely " Miller Time " followed by supper. cheers
Please recall that our tow car is a Blazer which holds 4 adults semi-comfortable and we are a family of 8, not to mention Boggy Boards, umbrella, bag chairs, towels etc..... I think you get the picture.
Now we have to load the 8 people into the car. A shoehorn would be handy and you can forget the seat belt law. OK , 3 small kids in the rear with the baggage, 2 adults and Emily in the back seat and two adults in the front. I'm guessing that the Mexican could easily put another 4 people in a car this size but then again they no how to pack better than us.
Off we go and arrive at Sayulita and as expected there was no place to park. So we bailed out, right on a street corner, grab our baggage and walk a block to the beach leaving Todd to find a parking spot, which he did.
After finding a spot on the beach we started to catch the surf for the kids. We had to help the kids with a push start just as the wave would break which mean they were have fun while you were trying to find out which way your ass was point after the wave knock you off you feet.
After having fun for an hour we sat on the beach and ordered Tacos and beer from the roving waiters. There are several restaurants along the beach so they take your order and deliver. I no.. Life is Bitch in MX. I met 3 couples from Edmonton and one lady had an Oilers cap so I guessed Edm and I was right. I jokingly said, I suppose you are in MX to get away from the winter weather and nobody thought it was funny as the temperature in Edm was above zero. They worked the Oil Patch; surprise ; surprise.
We then went to Punta Mita, about 25 KM away as Todd and Yvonne wanted to check on a boat ride to an Island but it was too costly for want you get. On the way home on a 2 lane winding road we ( along with 20 other cars ) got behind an old gravel truck which was going flatout at 20 KMH and nobody could pass, So the one hour return trip took 1 1/2 hours.
When we arrived home it was definitely " Miller Time " followed by supper. cheers
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