Alicia passed away last week in Guadalajara. Born and raised in Yelapa, around 63 years ago. Her Mother & Father were among the first 5 families to settle in Yelapa, and they raised a large family, Alicia being the youngest, and the first to leave this world. Alicia leaves 4 children and numerous grandchildren, who loved her deeply. She is free of pain, free of fear,
and her memory lives on.
With sad news comes happy news. The baby born so ill and rushed to Guad. hospital for surgery is thriving and will be making his first trip to Yelapa very very soon. I saw a photo of him and he has those fat baby cheeks his family has been praying for. I understand is name
will be Jesus. He was baptized at the hospital, since it appeared he would not survive, but the very next day he began to improve, was able to endure another operation, and is now ready to come home. Another miracle. His Dad is home now, attending to business and happily receiving pats on the back and greetings of congratulations. We share the sorrow, and we must certainly share in the joy.
I am in Puerto Vallarta tonight. What a beautiful Bay. Even with humidity at over 80 % !
In Yelapa I couldn't be there during the summer , without a fan, in PV, I couldn't do it without A/C ! Almost everywhere you look is construction, and every other place you look you see for sale signs. It's great to see people working, building and improving, (?) the city.
I just hope the people will come to buy and rent . The centerpiece of the new pier, the fountain of light , sort to speak, seems to have a serious malfunction. Now there is only a white strobe light, pulsating from the center pole. I'll have to get down there and see what's up with that !? Dentist appointment tomorrow. The Dentist is still coming to Yelapa twice a week, but I have a new Dentist here I really like. I love her office too. On Basillio Badillio
street, and she says her Father bought the land and built there 50 years ago. He wanted to get out of Old Town !! Which is now, 3 blocks away ! Very well kept up, love those terracotta tile roofs, feels so organic. What a great way to live.
Yelapa is a hub of activity too. A lot of construction. Everything changes all the time, right.
And with everything there are pros and cons. The people in this community are resourceful,
obviously, and have an eye to the future. I wouldn't be surprised to see more people moving here, as life becomes more unmanageable and unpredictable up north. More pros and cons...
I certainly get caught up with World Affairs when I get out of Yelapa. Just turn on the TV and WoW !!
From Sad, to Happy, to Exciting !! The School Library in Yelapa will be opening within the month. It is the commitment of our new friends, and Yelapa Residents, A&B, to improve the educational opportunities for the children of Yelapa. As a volunteer, I see the wonder in the eyes, when kids/people are presented with resources that so many of us take for granted.
It is inspiring, even if only 1 person in 5 . or 2 in 5 , or 3 in 5 , expand their world through reading. You must check out the website !! Biblioteca Yelapa.org ! Can you imagine. Two
people, with much help I know, but still, they made this happen. Imagine what we can
accomplish if we all pull together.
In the meantime .... turn up the TV ... it's time for the 2nd half of Sunday Night Football !!??
See you all soon ... and thanks for the books !!
xx
k
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Yakuit
Sorry it's a bad shot, but do you recognize this little bottle ... yah chol ... is how it's pronounced ...?
but Yakuit is how it's spelt ! A spanish alphabet lesson right there !
It's like yogurt, but with more water and sugar . Taste Great and Good for you too !!
They cost 6 pesos each, which is approx. .04 Canadian cents !
poem : Paradise
scorpions, spiders, mosquitoes, bats
gekos lizards, skunks, some rats
crickets singing, giant bees,
roosters sleeping in the trees,
land crabs, termites, scrawny cats,
donkeys, horses, and their craps,
badgers, squirrels and little weasels,
mice and ticks , large flying beetles
armadillos, lots of frogs
cows and bulls, and barking dogs
butterflies and fire flies
dragon flies and fleas
ants of all description
are everywhere they please
every night's a " Grande Polka "
then up with dawn to get to Boca
burning garbage, burning gas,
i sure hope i get back fast ...
gekos lizards, skunks, some rats
crickets singing, giant bees,
roosters sleeping in the trees,
land crabs, termites, scrawny cats,
donkeys, horses, and their craps,
badgers, squirrels and little weasels,
mice and ticks , large flying beetles
armadillos, lots of frogs
cows and bulls, and barking dogs
butterflies and fire flies
dragon flies and fleas
ants of all description
are everywhere they please
every night's a " Grande Polka "
then up with dawn to get to Boca
burning garbage, burning gas,
i sure hope i get back fast ...
what makes you laugh ...
I saw the sun come up this morning. First time for over 30 days, mas o menos ! Could that
possibly be a sign of better, drier days to come .... sooner than later ? We are all ready...
If it, ( it pertaining to everything; clothes, sheets, pillow, towels, books, furniture, roof, yard, ... etc.) has not, molded,disintegrated, been eaten, become infested, caved in, washed out, rusted, and etc. well it'll probably make through another season !
I didn't make out too bad this year. It seems to really hit a climax just at the first of the month, after a wet July and August, by September the dampness begins to permeate,
and there isn't much one can do, except buy a clothes dryer !!
I'm learning all the time. I thought since I was here I could leave the books out of plastic, and just do random checks, wrong. Everything back in plastic now, with my favorites long packed away in the bodega. An artist's paint brush works well to paint diesel in the cracks of a bookcase ! Don't let any material that is too damp get dirty, that's where the mold starts to set in ....
Another new adventure was Lily, the cat that lives here , trying to pee. Pouring driving rain, and she was in a state . I dragged a flower pot as close to the door as possible, drained as much mud and water out of it as I could, set up the big sun umbrella over it, and tossed her in ... it worked, but we both got soaked anyway ... me more than her ! One other particularly bad morning, dark as can be, and the boys and Silencio are out bailing the boats, and in comes Vallarta Adventures, business as usual, almost . We have been short on fish lately,
no fish at Pollo Bollo last week, first time I can remember, sometimes no ribs or chicken, but fish ?? The tuna is coming back, Mimi is making some for lunch today, and Julian gave Me little red snapper, ( no head please ) and it was scrumptious .... helped my stomach recover.
I also discovered a little magic drink ... the pronunciation is ... Yah - Cohl ... I don't know what's in it, but it began working right away, like an antacid. Drink one once a week say the
elders, they cost 6 pesos .... more plastic garbage, but worth it . I will post a picture of one, and many of you will recognize it. All's well at the river I believe, but you're wet to high thigh
to cross. There'll be people swimming today, the water is so warm, it's too funny.
I may have posted the following poem earlier on my blog, but i thought it deserves a repeat,
under the circumstances ....goodbye September ... hello gorgeous ...
very best regards one and all ...
k
possibly be a sign of better, drier days to come .... sooner than later ? We are all ready...
If it, ( it pertaining to everything; clothes, sheets, pillow, towels, books, furniture, roof, yard, ... etc.) has not, molded,disintegrated, been eaten, become infested, caved in, washed out, rusted, and etc. well it'll probably make through another season !
I didn't make out too bad this year. It seems to really hit a climax just at the first of the month, after a wet July and August, by September the dampness begins to permeate,
and there isn't much one can do, except buy a clothes dryer !!
I'm learning all the time. I thought since I was here I could leave the books out of plastic, and just do random checks, wrong. Everything back in plastic now, with my favorites long packed away in the bodega. An artist's paint brush works well to paint diesel in the cracks of a bookcase ! Don't let any material that is too damp get dirty, that's where the mold starts to set in ....
Another new adventure was Lily, the cat that lives here , trying to pee. Pouring driving rain, and she was in a state . I dragged a flower pot as close to the door as possible, drained as much mud and water out of it as I could, set up the big sun umbrella over it, and tossed her in ... it worked, but we both got soaked anyway ... me more than her ! One other particularly bad morning, dark as can be, and the boys and Silencio are out bailing the boats, and in comes Vallarta Adventures, business as usual, almost . We have been short on fish lately,
no fish at Pollo Bollo last week, first time I can remember, sometimes no ribs or chicken, but fish ?? The tuna is coming back, Mimi is making some for lunch today, and Julian gave Me little red snapper, ( no head please ) and it was scrumptious .... helped my stomach recover.
I also discovered a little magic drink ... the pronunciation is ... Yah - Cohl ... I don't know what's in it, but it began working right away, like an antacid. Drink one once a week say the
elders, they cost 6 pesos .... more plastic garbage, but worth it . I will post a picture of one, and many of you will recognize it. All's well at the river I believe, but you're wet to high thigh
to cross. There'll be people swimming today, the water is so warm, it's too funny.
I may have posted the following poem earlier on my blog, but i thought it deserves a repeat,
under the circumstances ....goodbye September ... hello gorgeous ...
very best regards one and all ...
k
Sunday, September 22, 2013
seven days to go ....
Short & sweet today ,I'm sick, but happy !? Came on in the middle of the night last night, and
it felt like Dengee, which I'm sure I had 2 years ago, but today I feel a little better, so it's
"just " a little stomach flu, thankfully. Should be back to close to " normal " tomorrow.
Maybe picked up a little something in the big city.
No power most of the day today, but coolish from all the rain we've had, so living without the fan wasn't too bad, but I was hot and cold all day anyway ! And no water, by which I mean the tank isn't filling, and it's down pretty low and my fix it man is in PV till Tuesday !
I was on the phone this morning with his son in law, but couldn't follow up with no power, and now it's too late. There will be enough if I'm careful ... which means no laundry... again !
Ahh September, I will be glad to see you go ...the heavy rain either dislodged the line or clogged the line, and I'm not the only one ...
Ocean is as brown as I've ever seen, there are paddle boarders and kayakers but even the kids aren't swimming ... so that tells you something. In PV the new rules of the new pier is no fishing, which is such a shame but I saw the other day the fisherman have got around that by fishing off the supports under the pier ... good for them !
Off to bed at 8;30 hope all of you are feeling fine and looking forward to cooler drier days ahead, not to mention a trip to Yelapa ...
We'll leave the light on for you ... if it's working !!
mas tarde
kelley
it felt like Dengee, which I'm sure I had 2 years ago, but today I feel a little better, so it's
"just " a little stomach flu, thankfully. Should be back to close to " normal " tomorrow.
Maybe picked up a little something in the big city.
No power most of the day today, but coolish from all the rain we've had, so living without the fan wasn't too bad, but I was hot and cold all day anyway ! And no water, by which I mean the tank isn't filling, and it's down pretty low and my fix it man is in PV till Tuesday !
I was on the phone this morning with his son in law, but couldn't follow up with no power, and now it's too late. There will be enough if I'm careful ... which means no laundry... again !
Ahh September, I will be glad to see you go ...the heavy rain either dislodged the line or clogged the line, and I'm not the only one ...
Ocean is as brown as I've ever seen, there are paddle boarders and kayakers but even the kids aren't swimming ... so that tells you something. In PV the new rules of the new pier is no fishing, which is such a shame but I saw the other day the fisherman have got around that by fishing off the supports under the pier ... good for them !
Off to bed at 8;30 hope all of you are feeling fine and looking forward to cooler drier days ahead, not to mention a trip to Yelapa ...
We'll leave the light on for you ... if it's working !!
mas tarde
kelley
Monday, September 16, 2013
photos ...not for the bug sensitve
Happy September 16th
Mexican Independence Day ... 1810 - 2013 .... !! Viva Mexico Viva !!
Unfortunately it is raining, the socked in Pacific Northwest kinda rain, so that will slow things down. The party is in Tuito, and there will be a few people who won't make it .... including me ! It isn't the first time this has happened in 213 years ....
We haven't lost power .... yet. No thunder bolts with this storm, so we may be safe ?
Friday brought a heavy storm. It felt like I was at a Led Zeppelin/ Metallica concert !
The light show didn't stop for over 2 hours, and the only accompaniment was the drum roll !
Power went off with the first note, at 11:00 pm , and stayed out till 3:00 pm Saturday.
One of Yelapa summer routines, unplugging and in plugging, fridge, phone, ifi, tv/stereo ....
I suppose this is the rain from Tropical Storm Manuel, dissipating just north/east of us. No unwelcome wind, just much needed rain.
We are all trying to put the tragedy of last week behind us. Things are not as I reported, but
the only information I have our rumours and hear say and Yelapa tall tales. I'm sure the
Tuito Police have their top investigators on the case ! and I will pass on any facts that may
be released .... but don't hold your breath !
On a happy note, the new born who has been in hospital in Guadalajara is doing much better
after 2 operations, and may be home at the end of this month.
It has been a quiet summer for parties, over all, no raves or etc. while I've been here. I missed the Kinder party Friday morning, the kids all dressed up like the heroes and heroines, ready to fight for Independence. I heard some took it very seriously, and much fun was had by all, and then lunch was served. Well done P. and helpers !
All this heavy rain keeps the bugs away, even Scorpions pretty much hide out, although
there is a scorpion whip ( large scorpion killer ) hanging around in the banos yesterday and today. Bats aren't flying through pooping the sofa, ( always in the same place, so I have to cover it up a night ! ) . The latest thing waiting for me in the morning are little peanuts,
not peanuts but exactly like those mixed peanuts with the skin still on ??? No clue as to what or how, but i think it's gone now ... a rather large skunk a few nights ago, digging yet again
under the patio, so close to my bed ! You can't tell what's going on until you shine the flashlight directly, and always most unpleasant to discover a skunk ! but she didn't spray
at all, just got annoyed and finally left. C. re enforced the skunk barrier the next day, shelves
from refrigerators long dead and buried, they work pretty good !
There is work being done at the old Casa Imagination. Don't know exactly but it will definitely be a restaurant again, that's exciting news. It looks like A&V from Shambala, so it
should be good, and great location, except for Gloria's Restaurant right next door. Hopefully
there will be very different menus, and enough business to go around this high season.
The 9:30 taxi just left. It is teaming rain. The rain gear is large black plastic bags with head and arms cut out, and bare feet. There are a few rain ponchos and slickers around, but mostly, less is more ! Only tourists on the boat, heading home with their luggage, also wrapped in black plastic bags. They will still be wet by the time they get wherever they're going. At least the ocean is as flat as a pancake ! My student called last night to cancel this week since she had a babysitting job at The Oasis, maybe people going to the parade in Tuito, or not ... in any case todays no day to go out anywhere, unless you have a plane to catch ! That means my paint job will have to wait one more day... that's life in the jungle !!
Instead I'll relax with the last 2 sections of my Globe & Mail, and soak in the moisture,
literally ...
love and peace to all .... !! Viva Mexico !!
k
Unfortunately it is raining, the socked in Pacific Northwest kinda rain, so that will slow things down. The party is in Tuito, and there will be a few people who won't make it .... including me ! It isn't the first time this has happened in 213 years ....
We haven't lost power .... yet. No thunder bolts with this storm, so we may be safe ?
Friday brought a heavy storm. It felt like I was at a Led Zeppelin/ Metallica concert !
The light show didn't stop for over 2 hours, and the only accompaniment was the drum roll !
Power went off with the first note, at 11:00 pm , and stayed out till 3:00 pm Saturday.
One of Yelapa summer routines, unplugging and in plugging, fridge, phone, ifi, tv/stereo ....
I suppose this is the rain from Tropical Storm Manuel, dissipating just north/east of us. No unwelcome wind, just much needed rain.
We are all trying to put the tragedy of last week behind us. Things are not as I reported, but
the only information I have our rumours and hear say and Yelapa tall tales. I'm sure the
Tuito Police have their top investigators on the case ! and I will pass on any facts that may
be released .... but don't hold your breath !
On a happy note, the new born who has been in hospital in Guadalajara is doing much better
after 2 operations, and may be home at the end of this month.
It has been a quiet summer for parties, over all, no raves or etc. while I've been here. I missed the Kinder party Friday morning, the kids all dressed up like the heroes and heroines, ready to fight for Independence. I heard some took it very seriously, and much fun was had by all, and then lunch was served. Well done P. and helpers !
All this heavy rain keeps the bugs away, even Scorpions pretty much hide out, although
there is a scorpion whip ( large scorpion killer ) hanging around in the banos yesterday and today. Bats aren't flying through pooping the sofa, ( always in the same place, so I have to cover it up a night ! ) . The latest thing waiting for me in the morning are little peanuts,
not peanuts but exactly like those mixed peanuts with the skin still on ??? No clue as to what or how, but i think it's gone now ... a rather large skunk a few nights ago, digging yet again
under the patio, so close to my bed ! You can't tell what's going on until you shine the flashlight directly, and always most unpleasant to discover a skunk ! but she didn't spray
at all, just got annoyed and finally left. C. re enforced the skunk barrier the next day, shelves
from refrigerators long dead and buried, they work pretty good !
There is work being done at the old Casa Imagination. Don't know exactly but it will definitely be a restaurant again, that's exciting news. It looks like A&V from Shambala, so it
should be good, and great location, except for Gloria's Restaurant right next door. Hopefully
there will be very different menus, and enough business to go around this high season.
The 9:30 taxi just left. It is teaming rain. The rain gear is large black plastic bags with head and arms cut out, and bare feet. There are a few rain ponchos and slickers around, but mostly, less is more ! Only tourists on the boat, heading home with their luggage, also wrapped in black plastic bags. They will still be wet by the time they get wherever they're going. At least the ocean is as flat as a pancake ! My student called last night to cancel this week since she had a babysitting job at The Oasis, maybe people going to the parade in Tuito, or not ... in any case todays no day to go out anywhere, unless you have a plane to catch ! That means my paint job will have to wait one more day... that's life in the jungle !!
Instead I'll relax with the last 2 sections of my Globe & Mail, and soak in the moisture,
literally ...
love and peace to all .... !! Viva Mexico !!
k
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