I got up this morning - yes I was first up again - and started drooling thinking of our much anticipated trip to Va Q' Va Restaurant. Vic & I walked to the chedraui to pick up some supplies and souvenirs. We managed the 2 km walk there in the blistering heat and humidity but took the bus back. It costs 10.50 pesos or about $1.00 Cdn. They come very frequently and are clean and fast. Toronto could learn a few things from them. The walk took us through the go...

This morning Claudia took the car in for servicing and came home to make molletes (pronounced moyettas). Lots of chopping of onions and tomatoes. Then refried beans are spread on a fresh halved bun and then manchego cheese, broiled and topped with the sautéed onions and tomatoes. It is called University breakfast as all the students with little money go to the cafe and asked for University breakfast (molletes and coffee) - the cheapest item on the menu. By the w...

I have an unbroken record of being the first person up. However, it was a sad morning. Our baby cenzontles were on the ground. We think a cat must have got them. We found 2 in the backyard and 1 in front. Claudia decided to bury them so there are 3 graves at the back of the condo. After breakfast, Vic & I went to the beach and walked to one end. The beach was much less hectic today. The locals are all at work. Then we turned around and went to the local restauran...

Woke up to another beautiful day. Although it was sunny there were a few drops of rain. We may get some rain today. It is VERY humid and a shower at this point would be welcome. Paul actually does have a job and had to do some work today. Our private chef was at it again and made us another taste sensation with eggs, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, corn and oaxaca cheese along with fresh papaya and pineapple salad. We accompanied Claudia as she did some errands and w...

Again, I am the first one up to a beautiful morning after a cool night of 24 degrees! I may melt before I come home. There is a beautiful breeze on the deck where I am enjoying my coffee and watching mama & papa cenzontle feed the babies. Claudia made breakfast (eggs a la Claudia - a delicious concoction of potatoes, onions, and eggs topped off with homemade green sauce which is blended avocado, green tomatoes, and habanero pepper) and we feasted (yes again) on t...