I received this email from my sister today. Isn’t she funny? I was planning on bringing back 2 empty suitcases. Guess I will have to fill both of them with some warm salt air and sun from Mexico. I hope they make it through Customs.
Dearest Anne,
Since you are coming this direction anyway, could you please bring some warmer weather? The predictions for this week are freezin winter mix for tonight and tomorrow, then 6 or more inches of snow on Tuesday and Wednesday with strong winds on Wednesday. Temps will drop to 0 by Friday morning and remain in the single digits over the weekend. Do you have an empty suitcase that you could fill with something a little better than that to at least have when you deplane? LOL!!
Love you!
Elaine
I'm wearing my Florida sweatshirt to church this morning so maybe God can get the hint, too!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 30th
A Beautiful Day! No workers here to supervise (unless you count Pete LOL). Finally we spent a little time on the beach. It was nice and warm without being hot. We really like it here. Might have to pinch ourselves to see if we’re dreaming.
We tried something new for dinner last night. We took skirt steak (or was it flank steak?), put slices of onion and lime on top, added garlic, salt and pepper, Mrs. Dash, and rolled it all up and secured it with a couple of toothpicks. Baked it with some potato wedges for 25 minutes at 3. Yup. 3. Our stove down here has no temperature settings. Only 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. The citrus make it very tender, but I definitely added too much lime and lime juice. I’ll definitely make it again, but with a bit less lime. It was our first time even trying the stove, which runs on propane, so we weren’t even sure it worked. When I grabbed the handle to take it out of the stove, the handle came off - melted off, actually. Guess that pan (it was here) is “toast”. LOL. I bet it will be really good with chicken, too.
My Mother was a really good recipe experimenter. I’m not so good at it, but I’m getting more adventurous. How about you?
We tried something new for dinner last night. We took skirt steak (or was it flank steak?), put slices of onion and lime on top, added garlic, salt and pepper, Mrs. Dash, and rolled it all up and secured it with a couple of toothpicks. Baked it with some potato wedges for 25 minutes at 3. Yup. 3. Our stove down here has no temperature settings. Only 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. The citrus make it very tender, but I definitely added too much lime and lime juice. I’ll definitely make it again, but with a bit less lime. It was our first time even trying the stove, which runs on propane, so we weren’t even sure it worked. When I grabbed the handle to take it out of the stove, the handle came off - melted off, actually. Guess that pan (it was here) is “toast”. LOL. I bet it will be really good with chicken, too.
My Mother was a really good recipe experimenter. I’m not so good at it, but I’m getting more adventurous. How about you?
Friday, January 29th
We went from Baby poo to Gingerbread. Our neighbor, Annie dubbed our house “Sweetie Petey’s Gingerbread House”. She cracks me up. But the shade is beautiful!!! Such a difference it makes.
I have been frustrated by Internet and phone. On Wednesday, I was no longer able to connect with my wireless router or phone. Springfield Rich and Debbie were going out of town and they offered me their internet stick and Magic Jack. So I got to make a bunch of phone calls. Woo hoo. I was afraid people wouldn’t answer the “unknown” Springfield number, but after repeated calls, my sisters took a chance and we got to talk.
I finally decided there was nothing to lose and changed the connections on the back of the wireless router and vonage to the way I thought they should logically work - now, keep in mind that a professional guy set it up - and that it had worked fine for 2 days - and guess what - ding ding ding. You’re right. It works now. Excellent signal strength inside and outside and great phone service. Yea!!!! I might still have to invest in that Magic Jack as my plan B.
We went out to dinner with friends and they took us to a well-known Mexican restaurant. We had the most awesome bean soup. However, we need to take them to the states to find out how to make Queso Fundido and burritos. Could you believe they only had 1 burrito and it didn’t have beans in it,. And they couldn’t make a bean burrito.
I have been frustrated by Internet and phone. On Wednesday, I was no longer able to connect with my wireless router or phone. Springfield Rich and Debbie were going out of town and they offered me their internet stick and Magic Jack. So I got to make a bunch of phone calls. Woo hoo. I was afraid people wouldn’t answer the “unknown” Springfield number, but after repeated calls, my sisters took a chance and we got to talk.
I finally decided there was nothing to lose and changed the connections on the back of the wireless router and vonage to the way I thought they should logically work - now, keep in mind that a professional guy set it up - and that it had worked fine for 2 days - and guess what - ding ding ding. You’re right. It works now. Excellent signal strength inside and outside and great phone service. Yea!!!! I might still have to invest in that Magic Jack as my plan B.
We went out to dinner with friends and they took us to a well-known Mexican restaurant. We had the most awesome bean soup. However, we need to take them to the states to find out how to make Queso Fundido and burritos. Could you believe they only had 1 burrito and it didn’t have beans in it,. And they couldn’t make a bean burrito.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday, January 28th
Where is the sun, part 2. Once again, I planned to work in the morning and even make it to water aerobics. But I got to painting and staining and the time got away from me, so I didn’t make it to water aerobics. But we really got A LOT done.
Jorge started painting the outside of the palapa. It’s supposed to be a nice, warm shade of brown, not too dark and not too light. What it looks like is baby poo. So we let him finish painting the first coat and we headed back to the paint store again. Hola, Juan. He added some color to it and it should be a much nicer shade of brown for the 2nd coat tomorrow.
While Pete dealt with the paint, I went next door and ordered a loveseat. It should be here in early February. It’ll give us a comfortable place to sit in the bedroom. I love the name of the store. Happy Home. And the sales guy wasn't bad to look at either.
We congratulated ourselves for getting out of Sam’s for less than $100. Then we went to the grocery store and spent $67 more. Oh well.
Jorge started painting the outside of the palapa. It’s supposed to be a nice, warm shade of brown, not too dark and not too light. What it looks like is baby poo. So we let him finish painting the first coat and we headed back to the paint store again. Hola, Juan. He added some color to it and it should be a much nicer shade of brown for the 2nd coat tomorrow.
While Pete dealt with the paint, I went next door and ordered a loveseat. It should be here in early February. It’ll give us a comfortable place to sit in the bedroom. I love the name of the store. Happy Home. And the sales guy wasn't bad to look at either.
We congratulated ourselves for getting out of Sam’s for less than $100. Then we went to the grocery store and spent $67 more. Oh well.
Wednesday, January 26th
Where is the sun? I planned to work all morning and then lay in the sun and read my book and relax. But there was no sun. (I know you’re not feeling sorry for me because it is still warm at least.) So what do you do when there’s no sun? Keep working. Which means the kitchen is painted, too. Pete really likes the color. To me, it is the color of key lime pie. Yummy, but kind of strange. What’s great about paint is that it’s easy to change. And it makes such a huge difference. I like to paint. Walls, that is. Otherwise, I don’t have an artistic bone in my body. Do you?
Tuesday, January 25th
Tuesday, January 25thI’m patting myself on the back because I drove into PA to the local section (versus the resort section), found the laundramat from yesterday, and picked up the laundry. And felt quite safe and at ease.
Another trip to PDC for more paint. Juan is getting to know us very well. LOL.
We took a side trip to the fabric store (actually looking for some paint for the wall decorations. What a variety of fabrics. Much different from the fabrics at home. It might take a little more exploring (without an impatient husband. It sure makes me think of Mom and Dad. She just loved to stop at fabric stores and he just didn’t.
Another trip to PDC for more paint. Juan is getting to know us very well. LOL.
We took a side trip to the fabric store (actually looking for some paint for the wall decorations. What a variety of fabrics. Much different from the fabrics at home. It might take a little more exploring (without an impatient husband. It sure makes me think of Mom and Dad. She just loved to stop at fabric stores and he just didn’t.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24th
Oh my gosh, once again I am waiting for the phone guy to come here. I didn’t go to water aerobics because I didn’t know when he would be here. It’s so irritating.
Finally…he’s here. Oh no. It’s not the phone guy. It’s the internet guy. And I already have internet. But I’ll let him set up my wireless router and internet antenna. Whoo. My signal went from low and very low to excellent. But still the phone guy has to come and set up the vonage phone. But wait…with the router set up it has a different vonage error code. So I go on the internet and register this new vonage device and…A huge Woo Hoo. We have a phone. Now all I have to do is tell Vonage which device I’m using - the one in Wheaton or the one in Mexico. Now we feel so much more connected! I rewarded myself with a Snickers mini.
We offered to drive Jorge, the 20 year old man boy who is staining our beams, back to his home in PA. He took us to the hardware store and the Laundromat in the town (not the resort part) of Puerto Aventuras. Going to the local one was much cheaper. It was 300 pesos for one comforter in Playa del Carmen. However, it was 300 pesos for all 3 of my comforters at Puerto. Puerto is only 4 miles away, while Playa is about 15 miles. I tried to talk Pete into eating at a local restaurant, but he’s still nervous about the food. So it was back home for a spaghetti dinner. Can you believe they have the same brand of spaghetti sauce I use at home?
http://www.locogringo.com/puerto_aventuras/
Finally…he’s here. Oh no. It’s not the phone guy. It’s the internet guy. And I already have internet. But I’ll let him set up my wireless router and internet antenna. Whoo. My signal went from low and very low to excellent. But still the phone guy has to come and set up the vonage phone. But wait…with the router set up it has a different vonage error code. So I go on the internet and register this new vonage device and…A huge Woo Hoo. We have a phone. Now all I have to do is tell Vonage which device I’m using - the one in Wheaton or the one in Mexico. Now we feel so much more connected! I rewarded myself with a Snickers mini.
We offered to drive Jorge, the 20 year old man boy who is staining our beams, back to his home in PA. He took us to the hardware store and the Laundromat in the town (not the resort part) of Puerto Aventuras. Going to the local one was much cheaper. It was 300 pesos for one comforter in Playa del Carmen. However, it was 300 pesos for all 3 of my comforters at Puerto. Puerto is only 4 miles away, while Playa is about 15 miles. I tried to talk Pete into eating at a local restaurant, but he’s still nervous about the food. So it was back home for a spaghetti dinner. Can you believe they have the same brand of spaghetti sauce I use at home?
http://www.locogringo.com/puerto_aventuras/
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Sunday, January 23rd
GO BEARS! Friends are coming over for the game. Woo Hoo!
Yesterday, Springfield Rich and wife Debbie served me some fresh squeezed lime-aid. Oh my gosh, it was so incredibly yummy that I had to buy limes today and make some. Mmmm. I used key limes and they are so sweet. Pete did the squeezing and it take a lot of key limes to make ½ cup of lime juice. Here’s the recipe.
1 cup of lime juice
1 cup of sugar
5 cups of water
Yesterday, Springfield Rich and wife Debbie served me some fresh squeezed lime-aid. Oh my gosh, it was so incredibly yummy that I had to buy limes today and make some. Mmmm. I used key limes and they are so sweet. Pete did the squeezing and it take a lot of key limes to make ½ cup of lime juice. Here’s the recipe.
1 cup of lime juice
1 cup of sugar
5 cups of water
Saturday, January 22nd
More cleaning, fixing up, and the removal of a small tree in the back…or is it the front? For me, the side facing the ocean is the front and the road side is the back. The landscaping is shaping up nicely.
I decided today that if I borrow something 5 times, I really need to buy it. I think I need a rake. The neighbors made fun of me for sweeping (with a broom) the sand since I didn’t have a rake. Serves me right since I made fun of Pete for doing the same thing last week.
I decided today that if I borrow something 5 times, I really need to buy it. I think I need a rake. The neighbors made fun of me for sweeping (with a broom) the sand since I didn’t have a rake. Serves me right since I made fun of Pete for doing the same thing last week.
Friday, January 21st
We’ve been here 2 weeks. Tonight was karaoke (not for me) and the crab races. I can’t believe I forgot to go to the crab races. They are my absolute favorite activity at Paamul.
Thursday, January 20th
Pete and I went to town for a few things and stopped at a pizza place called Italianni’s. We ordered a pepperoni pizza and brought it home. Did it ever smell good in the car!!! It ended up being pepperoni and mushroom, but man, it was good. It wasn’t as good as Rosati’s pizza, but it was yummy nonetheless. And enough for leftovers on Friday. We had no problem getting crushed pepper here. Ha.
Wednesday, January 19th
Ah, the joys of having a cleaning lady. I love love love it.
I got SO much shopping done. I went into town by myself. It was amazing how much I could accomplish when I didn’t have an impatient (hates to shop) husband along side me. I once told him I might never need anyone else if he liked to shop. He just laughed and said, “It’ll never happen.” I don’t really like to shop. I just like to cross things off my list. Are you a list crosser offer like me?
I got SO much shopping done. I went into town by myself. It was amazing how much I could accomplish when I didn’t have an impatient (hates to shop) husband along side me. I once told him I might never need anyone else if he liked to shop. He just laughed and said, “It’ll never happen.” I don’t really like to shop. I just like to cross things off my list. Are you a list crosser offer like me?
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday, January 18th
This morning I looked out at the ocean and it was like a million diamonds glistening. It was just so gorgeous. The sun was shining brightly. I watched as a sailboat took a group of (probably) snorkelers or divers out. I waved to the people on the boat, but I couldn’t tell whether they waved back or not. I wonder what they would think about me waving at them. Would they wonder what it would be like to live in Mexico just 50 feet from the ocean?
We have our first topless (European) snorkeler. She’s quite a beauty. Pete said, “How would you just sit and talk to her without staring?” I’m sure I wouldn’t know the answer to that question.
We have our first topless (European) snorkeler. She’s quite a beauty. Pete said, “How would you just sit and talk to her without staring?” I’m sure I wouldn’t know the answer to that question.
Monday, January 17th
Martin Luther King Day
I was reflecting on how nice it was to have a day off from school. I was always torn between whether to relax and enjoy the day or get a million things done around the house. The house almost always won.
It was our first day of relaxing on the beach. I walked the beach and picked up some beach glass, the edges worn by time and water and sand.
It was such a clear day that we could see Cozumel. We watched as a cruise ship sailed south in the Caribbean headed for its’ next port of call. I’ve been on 2 cruises, Although I had lots of fun on both of them, I really prefer land to sea.
I was reflecting on how nice it was to have a day off from school. I was always torn between whether to relax and enjoy the day or get a million things done around the house. The house almost always won.
It was our first day of relaxing on the beach. I walked the beach and picked up some beach glass, the edges worn by time and water and sand.
It was such a clear day that we could see Cozumel. We watched as a cruise ship sailed south in the Caribbean headed for its’ next port of call. I’ve been on 2 cruises, Although I had lots of fun on both of them, I really prefer land to sea.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Saturday, January 15th
Another day of painting. Nothing makes a home look so fresh as a “fresh” coat of paint. We’re so happy with the way things are looking.
Satellite TV. Grrr. Is it Mexico or clouds or what? The signal keeps going in and out. Grrr. But we were done painting in time to enjoy two football games. Dang those Packers looked good.
Satellite TV. Grrr. Is it Mexico or clouds or what? The signal keeps going in and out. Grrr. But we were done painting in time to enjoy two football games. Dang those Packers looked good.
Friday, January 14th
Holy Smoly. It’s cold this morning. I had to put on my sweatshirt and jeans. Temp says 66. But it’s a damp cold. (you know, the opposite of Arizona’s dry heat) LOL.
Time for a little shopping adventure. It’s off to the fabric & hobby store. We were told that if we buy fabric for $1 or $2 they will make curtains for us. Also visiting the hardware and paint store.
Hardware and electrical stores are so different here. There are just a very few things in the front of the store. Then you go to the counter and tell them what you want. And, of course, ask if anyone speaks English. Everything we thought we could get at the hardware store we had to go to the electrical store to get.
We had our first invite to a cocktail party on the beach. What fun. Amazing food. Norene made these roasted jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped with bacon. Oh my Gosh. They were so good! I wish I was a good cook like she is. I’ll have to practice more - and experiment.
Time for a little shopping adventure. It’s off to the fabric & hobby store. We were told that if we buy fabric for $1 or $2 they will make curtains for us. Also visiting the hardware and paint store.
Hardware and electrical stores are so different here. There are just a very few things in the front of the store. Then you go to the counter and tell them what you want. And, of course, ask if anyone speaks English. Everything we thought we could get at the hardware store we had to go to the electrical store to get.
We had our first invite to a cocktail party on the beach. What fun. Amazing food. Norene made these roasted jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped with bacon. Oh my Gosh. They were so good! I wish I was a good cook like she is. I’ll have to practice more - and experiment.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13th
It is amazing how a little thing like paint freshens up a place. I’m not generally a fan of yellow, but we painted the LR & Dr a lovely shade called Pina Colada. I mentioned to our neighbor Annie (one of the 4 Annie’s on our block) that I liked her color. She said she doesn’t like it and is repainting her whole place. She had a gallon left over, so I bought it. A few hours later and 2 coats of paint make our LR and DR look awesome.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12th
We primed the LR and DR walls. What a difference that makes!
Pete says it’s just too quiet here. Everyone thinks they want peace and quiet. Peace definitely. But quiet goes a long way. The term stir crazy comes to mind, California Rich and Pete ran cable from the trailer to the outside corner of the palapa so we can watch TV outside. Yea! Now I have to sew a cover for it. It’s the best of both world. Watching TV and seeing the ocean. Woo Hoo!
Got the TV set up outside (temporarily) and within 5 minutes the power goes out. We have the cable box inside and have to change channels inside. Someone has to stand outside and tell me what the channels are because I seriously can’t see that far. Oh yeah. The Mexican way continues. LOL
I mentioned to my neighbor that I liked the color of her walls. She said she was repainting it, but there was still a gallon left. I bought it off her. Guess we'll be painting tomorrow. The color is pina colada. Mmmm.
Pete says it’s just too quiet here. Everyone thinks they want peace and quiet. Peace definitely. But quiet goes a long way. The term stir crazy comes to mind, California Rich and Pete ran cable from the trailer to the outside corner of the palapa so we can watch TV outside. Yea! Now I have to sew a cover for it. It’s the best of both world. Watching TV and seeing the ocean. Woo Hoo!
Got the TV set up outside (temporarily) and within 5 minutes the power goes out. We have the cable box inside and have to change channels inside. Someone has to stand outside and tell me what the channels are because I seriously can’t see that far. Oh yeah. The Mexican way continues. LOL
I mentioned to my neighbor that I liked the color of her walls. She said she was repainting it, but there was still a gallon left. I bought it off her. Guess we'll be painting tomorrow. The color is pina colada. Mmmm.
Tuesday, January 11th
Today brought a trip to the paint store. Easy Schmeezie. I was told right where the paint store was and it was there. How can you really miss “On the highway across from Sam’s Club”? We had an English-speaking sales guy and he understood “spackle”. If only I had my camera, I would’ve taken a picture of the guy mixing paint in a huge garbage can with a huge paddle.
Then a trip to the new Walmart. I used to think that Walmart had darned near everything,. Not so down here. How can they not have water shoes? Crazy. And only 4 sets of curtains? Really!!? I am so spoiled at home. I think everyone should have a chance to live in a 3rd world country so they can really appreciate what they have in America.
When I arrived home Pete to
ld me I should start packing my bags because he almost stepped on a snake. He showed it to neighbor Teresa and I and we ran - for our cameras. He was small and harmless. Can you see him in the picture? Kind of like "Where's Elmo".
Too late for painting. We have the distinct advantage of having a satellite TV system that gets Detroit AND Seattle. That means that if we miss a show, we can often catch it later.
Then a trip to the new Walmart. I used to think that Walmart had darned near everything,. Not so down here. How can they not have water shoes? Crazy. And only 4 sets of curtains? Really!!? I am so spoiled at home. I think everyone should have a chance to live in a 3rd world country so they can really appreciate what they have in America.
When I arrived home Pete to
ld me I should start packing my bags because he almost stepped on a snake. He showed it to neighbor Teresa and I and we ran - for our cameras. He was small and harmless. Can you see him in the picture? Kind of like "Where's Elmo".Too late for painting. We have the distinct advantage of having a satellite TV system that gets Detroit AND Seattle. That means that if we miss a show, we can often catch it later.
Monday, January 10th
I was going to water aerobics in the ocean, but I don’t have any water shoes with me and I didn’t want to go in the ocean without them. However, when I looked out a few minutes after they were supposed to start, they weren’t in the ocean. So I threw on my suit and headed over to the pool. A few minutes late, but better late than never. The water was ice-cold. But I was determined.
I must be too Americanized. I walked up to the restaurant to get some of their salsa to go with our quesadillas for lunch. It doesn’t have enough kick to it. Pete said it was boring. I love Tostitos mild or medium salsa. Flavor with a little heat. How about you?
I must be too Americanized. I walked up to the restaurant to get some of their salsa to go with our quesadillas for lunch. It doesn’t have enough kick to it. Pete said it was boring. I love Tostitos mild or medium salsa. Flavor with a little heat. How about you?
Sunday, January 9th
Costco. What a marvelous store. We went with some friends to the Costco in Cancun. They have a card and we don’t. It’s a little over an hour drive to the far side of Cancun. We had a big list. Crossed off about 4 things and came home with a lot more, including a 32” TV for the LR/DR/K area. Hopefully it will be hooked up on Tuesday. I know there are lots of people out there who say they never have time to watch TV, but I’m a Tvaholic. Luckily, so is Pete.
Back to Costco. They have so many more good things here at Costco than they do at the Sam’s here. And their meat is USDA. I think we have enough meat for a month now. I’ll have to compare Sams and Costco at home. I might have to make a switch.
Back to Costco. They have so many more good things here at Costco than they do at the Sam’s here. And their meat is USDA. I think we have enough meat for a month now. I’ll have to compare Sams and Costco at home. I might have to make a switch.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2010
I said I’d walk every day we were down here and I did today. Pat pat pat.
Then off to the new Chedraui supermercado at Playa Adventuras, which is only 5 minutes away. Shopping at a Mexican grocery store is definitely an adventure, This one is quite Americanized, so we picked up lots of things. It’s definitely an adventure. They have some pretty weird stuff. And I can’t read most of the labels. Oh well. I thought I left a set of everything down here, but it turns out I didn’t leave a set of makeup. And a swimming suit. Dang. I brought one down that is too small so that I could wear it when I lose weight (I promise). Tried it on and it is a tiny bit tight, but it fits. Hooray! Guess I’ll have to walk out even more.
We’ve both had a few “What have we gotten ourselves into moments.” And we both agree we jumped in too fast. I hope we can make this work. The view and the weather are so beautiful and the people are so nice. Getting TV set up will help these Tvaholics.
Then off to the new Chedraui supermercado at Playa Adventuras, which is only 5 minutes away. Shopping at a Mexican grocery store is definitely an adventure, This one is quite Americanized, so we picked up lots of things. It’s definitely an adventure. They have some pretty weird stuff. And I can’t read most of the labels. Oh well. I thought I left a set of everything down here, but it turns out I didn’t leave a set of makeup. And a swimming suit. Dang. I brought one down that is too small so that I could wear it when I lose weight (I promise). Tried it on and it is a tiny bit tight, but it fits. Hooray! Guess I’ll have to walk out even more.
We’ve both had a few “What have we gotten ourselves into moments.” And we both agree we jumped in too fast. I hope we can make this work. The view and the weather are so beautiful and the people are so nice. Getting TV set up will help these Tvaholics.
Friday, January 7th
OMG. Only 3 hours of sleep. It’s off to the airport. The only way to go is non-stop. If I only had a carry-on, I might take a flight that had a stop. Oh heck no, I wouldn’t. Just can’t wait until Southwest flies down here. Hope they have non-stop flights. We have had great luck with USA3000 and United as far as good fares. And we have never had a complaint about their service. I sure can’t say the same for Mexicana.
Arrived in Mexico around 10:30 am. It’s sure hard to get up for an early flight, but there is so much day left! Immigration and Customs went very quickly. The Customs Officer questioned the cost of my Dish Network receiver, but I told her it was going back and forth and I whipped out my list of items and their cost in English AND Spanish. She took one list and said “Go on.”
We were picked up at the airport by Avicar Car Rental right on time and headed to the rental place. Less than ½ hour later we were headed south to Paamul. The highway to Paamul is almost all 2 lane except for the short stretch through Playa del Carmen. We hit that at “Rush Hour”, according to Pete. I laughingly pointed out that it was only 12:30 and he said everyone must be rushing home for Siesta time. LOL. They are building a by-pass that goes over the short stretch and then it will be excellent. The roads are very good from Cancun, with just a few security slow-down areas (They have topes, which are big metal disks half embedded in the road. They can be just huge ropes, but these are the metal ones.)
Now I’m realizing this is sounding more like a diary and I don’t want that. So, just a little more.
Our Palapa had the work on it finished just before we got here and had been cleaned just an hour before so it was nice and clean - even inside of the cabinets.
We unpacked everything, then went down to the Restaurant for the Crab Races (more info to come about the crab races) and to share a wonderful garlic shrimp dinner. MMM. We made it an early night.
Arrived in Mexico around 10:30 am. It’s sure hard to get up for an early flight, but there is so much day left! Immigration and Customs went very quickly. The Customs Officer questioned the cost of my Dish Network receiver, but I told her it was going back and forth and I whipped out my list of items and their cost in English AND Spanish. She took one list and said “Go on.”
We were picked up at the airport by Avicar Car Rental right on time and headed to the rental place. Less than ½ hour later we were headed south to Paamul. The highway to Paamul is almost all 2 lane except for the short stretch through Playa del Carmen. We hit that at “Rush Hour”, according to Pete. I laughingly pointed out that it was only 12:30 and he said everyone must be rushing home for Siesta time. LOL. They are building a by-pass that goes over the short stretch and then it will be excellent. The roads are very good from Cancun, with just a few security slow-down areas (They have topes, which are big metal disks half embedded in the road. They can be just huge ropes, but these are the metal ones.)
Now I’m realizing this is sounding more like a diary and I don’t want that. So, just a little more.
Our Palapa had the work on it finished just before we got here and had been cleaned just an hour before so it was nice and clean - even inside of the cabinets.
We unpacked everything, then went down to the Restaurant for the Crab Races (more info to come about the crab races) and to share a wonderful garlic shrimp dinner. MMM. We made it an early night.
Thursday, January 6th, 2010
The Doctor okayed me to fly and this is good news, I think. Babysitting all day (no complaints - we love it) leaves us little time for packing. I promised Pete last time that we wouldn’t take/pack so much. Oh my gosh, I lied. And I think we’ll probably have to bring lots more down next time, too. We did manage to get 2 of the 4 chair pads that Pete and I made for our Adirondack chairs. 4 large suitcases and 1 carry on. It’ll be a late night.
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