Category Archives: Adventures

Recently there have been two things I’ve learned that have surprised me. The first is “b de burro ó v de vaca”. Evidently all of my Spanish teachers have neglected to tell me that ‘b’ and ‘v’ are pronounced exactly … Continue reading →

Growing up in the 1960’s, we did what many other families in the USA at that time did, and took summer vacations by car. Every other year we would travel to my parent’s family homes in Birmingham, Alabama and Storm … Continue reading →

The countdown is on. Three days until I break my ‘Quédate en Casa’ (stay at home) and venture out into the world again. I’m feeling a little conflicted about doing it, but it’s either go stir crazy in the apartment … Continue reading →

After watching most of the US Presidential debates last night on television, I required a beach day! I again walked to the Embarcadero Playa Sur, so I could social distance. I went at 9:30 am, and was one of three … Continue reading →

To keep you entertained while you’re trying to stay home as much as possible, I previously posted several television series that I thought were especially good. Well, Netflix has recently added some more and they are visually stunning, the content … Continue reading →

Happy Méxican Independence Day! I’ve spoken to a few people about the train, El Chepe. Most tell me that a trip is on their bucket list. Some tell me that they’ve never heard of it. Very few have ridden the … Continue reading →

The time is drawing near for elections in the United States of America. Please take a moment to verify you are registered to vote in your home state, and request an absentee ballot if you need one. Some states have … Continue reading →

I think I’m done with las changueras (shrimp ladies). Most of the year their product is frozen anyway, and even if I get to them in late morning I find I HAVE to cook the shrimp that day, or toss … Continue reading →

Got another email from the US State Department.  This one has a lot of voting information, and links to useful sites.  In case you aren’t getting updates from them and need the info, here you go … Only 70 Days Left  U.S. … Continue reading →

When I was considering the move to México I came up with a plan. First, get someplace to live and use as a home-base for a little traveling. Second, travel around México and see this part of the continent. There … Continue reading →