Winter in the Tropics

Winter has arrived in Yelapa.  It's not cold enough for my beautiful woolen mexican sweater,

but I don't think it will be long. Two mornings in a row it was a little chilly.  20 c. at 7 am

The ocean has cooled and the wind that blows tells us, Christmas is coming !!

The sun still shines most days, all day, but the intensity of the summer heat is gone, and

I can actually sit on the deck and enjoy some rays, at least for a little while.

Growing tomatoes, basil and mint, with cilantro and sunflowers to come.  Planted 3 more 

pineapple tops.  The yard is looking good.  Such a challenge planting on the side of a hill !
My favorite so far are the Bird of Paradise, and the Bella Donna I planted this summer have taken hold, but no flowers yet.

Big ocean today.  Stormy all along the west coast I understand, all the way to California,

and maybe even B.C. 

The tides are high this time of year.  Getting on the Water Taxi in Boca with Mimi on Friday, we had to load on the beach, as the pier was in the sand.  A newborn rides with us. His Mom

carried on to the boat by her husband, and all the men around pitch in to help get them safe

and comfortable.  The Baby is passed, from woman to woman, to be admired, before being passed back to Mom.  No wonder the children are so relaxed with all their extended relatives. They get broken in pretty fast around here !

Many of our regulars arrived on the 28th.  Yelapa has turned back into the tourist town, but

there are not enough people to support  all the restaurants.  Hopefully traffic will pick up in the New Year.  Hopefully for my local friends who rely on the business. 

Yelapa is a popular place for weddings, and I signed up with the Universal Life Church to be

a pastor.  I had thought about it many times after Isabel died, and officiating Taylor & Kayley's wedding Nov.4th was a great experience.  I look forward to doing more, as well as 

memorials and baptism. 

Nicole is arriving on Sunday, as well as a move in to Casa Delfin, ( my house keeper job ) so I doubt I will post next week.  

I have had a quiet week.  Still unpacking and organizing and enjoying watching The Voice.

The marvels of the internet.  It has certainly expanded my world down here.  I even have

Netflix now !!  

Yelapa has jumped one century, maybe 2 in less than 15 years .  No more bathing in the river, although a few still do, no more washing clothes on the rocks.  The first purchase

for any family who could, was a washing machine, and we were all so proud.

The more things change, the more they stay the same.  Yelapa is no exception.

Sunday night Ranchero music blasting from different locations, roosters, dogs, children

playing. The sounds of a contentment.  The sounds of home.