Mexico Stories


A little cruise for Christmas

We had a chance to meet up with some of our friends we haven't seen in years on a cruise from Los Angeles to Ensenada and Cabo. It was great meeting up with dear friends and reconnecting. Weather was cool but pleasant, only in the 70's in Cabo. Had a chance to spot LOTS of gray whales and plenty of dolphins. We always cruise with at least a balcony and ...


It's the Rainy Season

I love the clouds here in the summer. Sometimes they peek over the mountaintops, then continue to grow higher and higher into tall cumulus peaks, snow white, resembling mountains of whipped cream. I think if I had a giant spoon I could take a bite. At other times they look muscular and strong, their bulges and humps look like a boxer flexing his musc...


Going Organic

The organic market is located at the Centro del Lago, a plaza at the intersection of the libramiento and the carretera. Every Tuesday dozens of people line up before 10:00 a.m. to be the first to grab their favorite vegetables and breads. What a variety of items to choose! Dark green leaves of spinach and kale, varieties of lettuce, heirloom tomatoes...


Breathing Easy

We returned to Mexico to escape the brutal heat wave in the Midwestern United States. Our friends asked why we went south where it would be hotter than home. We answered "No, it's cooler." Because Lake Chapala is almost 6000 altitude, the humidity is low and the temperatures are moderate. I was afraid we had brought the Midwest drought with us beca...