We moved the clocks ahead yesterday, it's dark now till after 7:30 am ...kids go to school in the dark ? boats come around the corner just as dark lifts, the 7:30 taxi is at 7:55 ... Windy City these days on the Point, a few whitecaps brimming, and overcast. Could rain be in our future ? No. The sun is baking hot, you could fry an egg,
almost. More watering on the agenda this evening. Yes, many people use sprinklers, but on this hill, down these stairs, you'd need a water engineer to design the whole thing ! By doing it myself I keep a close eye on everything ! Too early too plant babies, but
getting prepared. Water is magic. It's something that will always remain precious in Yelapa, and everywhere, but here it is hard to get away from, a constant for you or your neighbour or friend.
You are always reminded how connected we are to Mother Nature.
Looking up at the stars, and seeing them move over my head, connects me more than even the Ontario North. I watched a lot of
stars up there, and I don't remember them moving so fast !
I had my first Moto ( ATV ) ride last week. It was a little bit scary. Luckily I didn't go up or down any hills, I was already at the bottom of Hollywood Squares. I think they're too big for the trail. With all the kids and dogs and horses and wheelbarrows and motorcycles, and roosters and chickens and, need I go on .... The most certainly serve a purpose, so as long as they all stick to that and go slow, we should all get along. What happens in the summer ? I still like walking though, I really do. What happens in the summer ? When I substituted for P a while back, it was quite the adventure getting home, but at least at the Primary School, I won't be walking home in the dark ! in the rain ! sidestepping the frogs ! I began my school vacation this week, a week earlier than the kids get out. I need time research and prepare more lessons. I'll have a few Learn to speak English CDs available after break that kids can copy. They have been great.
Some of them shocked when the see me on the path or in town, but answer the 2 questions proudly, some give the same answer to what's your name and how are you, but they are learning ! I had a major breakthrough last night, a young woman who will be 15 this July, who I have known since before she went to Kinder, asked me to help her learn English ! I have asked her and her M&D and brothers and sisters and cousins, for years to get her to practice with me but she was just too too painfully shy. We have had a breakthrough !! I will follow up tomorrow, but I don't think she will back out now. I'll have her gather a few of her friends who want to learn and we can gather at her house, which is in Yelapa Centro. Another step forward.
I received a packet of large ABC cards, two packs in fact, and wonderful workbooks, but still looking for Old McDonald's Farm Flashcards, if they still exist ? Really looking forward to Dia de Ninos on April 30th ... there will be lots of dressing up and photos. Mother's Day is May 10th and that's a big party too. Yelapa woman work, but they sure know how to have fun too ! Still busy around here, and Easter will be the climax, for the Tourist's anyway. Leticias does not have prices marked on the fruits and vegies. Only on limes ! and potatoes ( i think ) when I asked why not on everything she said it was because the price fluctuates on everything almost everyday !
Makes sense . ... until next week ...
Keep your chin up and put your best foot forward !
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Happy All Fools Day ...
I have to experiment with font size for Don Hugo who can't read the computer and my font has been too small ?!
I'll get feedback later ...
I'm learning more about my camera so expect more photos, esp. in a slow week ?
I have heard, but not seen for myself the Leticia's Tienda is now advertising prices ! WoW , can't wait to check it out ...
there's a good idea a long time coming !? I think the move may be sparked by a new Fruit/Vegie market that moved into the old Cyber Email place, next to Rosarita, our Dentist !
The fellow was coming down from Tuito 2 x/s a week, and must be making $$ to move in permanently ... I will see manana ... so know we don't have a computer place. Most people have their own tablet now, but I still think somebody should have it available, besides just at the Hotel.
I missed the History of Yelapa Photo Exhibit by Lisa Law, at the Lagunita Gallery , but she's still here if you want to buy any. I would love to but I need more walls.
Who knew there was a 3 o'clock taxi from PV ? I had to learn that on the Internet ! Expecting lots of comings and goings
this week, and get asked a lot of questions. I finally figured out it's just better to know the answer ! The Internet has
changed things alot around here, and that brings more money, which is a good thing, and I love my cellphone service !! It's still crazy seeing people on the path with their phones, especially the cowboys on their horse !
Somehow the school children have turned into angels. It's almost like they drank a potion, and became the mirror image of themselves. Still hard to sit still, but so helpful and
polite. We had a guest artist deliver the ceramic tiles she had made with Grade 3, earlier in the year, they gave her their thank you cards. A great success !!
A girl in Grade 4 was celebrating her Birthday and her parents came by with a wheelbarrow full of pizza for her class, and all the teachers, of which Ginny, her helpers and I were included ! You eat alot around here !
I survived my trip to PV. All the way to the new pier, but back on the bus to Boca for the afternoon ride. No way I can carry my bags across the river to the boat, and it won't be long that carrying on the bus is not advisable. Suffering fromYelapa Shoulder right now ! There are young man in Boca always happy to help, for 20 p. Great. And I trust them without a doubt. Wouldn't it be great to have a Yelapa Taxi on Wheels,
someday in the future ... waiting in Boca then drive around PV, and deliver you and your Stuff ! back to Boca. How many seats would you need or want ? I like Boca de Tomatlan.
I don't mind waiting around, there is always lots to look at and usually great people watching and eavse dropping this time of year ... it's all fun in the sun ....in another few months,
I may be the only Gringa around ....
Spring cleaning around the house and in the Bodega. So many people can use so much around here, and what they can't they share with Chakala. I'm making room for my new
things, and leaving space for what's to come ...
Happy April Fools Day Everyone ...
I hope we all have a good laugh. for some of us it's been a long time coming.
xx
k
I'll get feedback later ...
I'm learning more about my camera so expect more photos, esp. in a slow week ?
I have heard, but not seen for myself the Leticia's Tienda is now advertising prices ! WoW , can't wait to check it out ...
there's a good idea a long time coming !? I think the move may be sparked by a new Fruit/Vegie market that moved into the old Cyber Email place, next to Rosarita, our Dentist !
The fellow was coming down from Tuito 2 x/s a week, and must be making $$ to move in permanently ... I will see manana ... so know we don't have a computer place. Most people have their own tablet now, but I still think somebody should have it available, besides just at the Hotel.
I missed the History of Yelapa Photo Exhibit by Lisa Law, at the Lagunita Gallery , but she's still here if you want to buy any. I would love to but I need more walls.
Who knew there was a 3 o'clock taxi from PV ? I had to learn that on the Internet ! Expecting lots of comings and goings
this week, and get asked a lot of questions. I finally figured out it's just better to know the answer ! The Internet has
changed things alot around here, and that brings more money, which is a good thing, and I love my cellphone service !! It's still crazy seeing people on the path with their phones, especially the cowboys on their horse !
Somehow the school children have turned into angels. It's almost like they drank a potion, and became the mirror image of themselves. Still hard to sit still, but so helpful and
polite. We had a guest artist deliver the ceramic tiles she had made with Grade 3, earlier in the year, they gave her their thank you cards. A great success !!
A girl in Grade 4 was celebrating her Birthday and her parents came by with a wheelbarrow full of pizza for her class, and all the teachers, of which Ginny, her helpers and I were included ! You eat alot around here !
I survived my trip to PV. All the way to the new pier, but back on the bus to Boca for the afternoon ride. No way I can carry my bags across the river to the boat, and it won't be long that carrying on the bus is not advisable. Suffering fromYelapa Shoulder right now ! There are young man in Boca always happy to help, for 20 p. Great. And I trust them without a doubt. Wouldn't it be great to have a Yelapa Taxi on Wheels,
someday in the future ... waiting in Boca then drive around PV, and deliver you and your Stuff ! back to Boca. How many seats would you need or want ? I like Boca de Tomatlan.
I don't mind waiting around, there is always lots to look at and usually great people watching and eavse dropping this time of year ... it's all fun in the sun ....in another few months,
I may be the only Gringa around ....
Spring cleaning around the house and in the Bodega. So many people can use so much around here, and what they can't they share with Chakala. I'm making room for my new
things, and leaving space for what's to come ...
Happy April Fools Day Everyone ...
I hope we all have a good laugh. for some of us it's been a long time coming.
xx
k
Photos
is it spring or fall ?!
amazing what water can do !
bananas mixed with beauganvilla
The new crown of the Catholic Church .... stunning
A montage at the Lagoon
Bench remade and tiled at the Point, in front of CasaDelfin
Good job everyone, it turnded out great !
I'm on clean up duty
Monday, March 24, 2014
Photos
view from the bridge down river
he was " cocking " his head off !
A real beauty !
watch where you're going
at all times !
Sunday afternoon visitor ...
She's called, The Invader
Hawks, Chackalacas, Laughing Gulls
Best to get the sad news over with ....
April's son died, of a heart attack, in Northern Washington, Saturday night. April arrived there on Thursday, since he had heart surgery scheduled for this Tuesday.
His name was Freedom. He was 40 years old. Send Love to April and her family and
Live every day as if it's your last, and one day you will be right.
The Yelapa Fishing Co operative received 3 new boat motors on Wednesday. Four stroke.
They are pumped up about that. Now lets get on with it ! The only one eating fish in my house is Lily, walking around on 4 legs ! Don't make me go to Pollo Bollo for my fish fix, although there's nothing wrong with that !but I like to save him for a chicken/rib fix !
The new BBQ Chicken stand up river is a huge hit ! Pollo Yo ! a Yelapa spin on Pollo Loco
( chicken crazy ) ... he has a motorcycle for delivery. I loved the owners Dad, Octavio, who
who died quite some time ago. I will give Hector the picture I have of his Dad, taken when he was way up the Rubber tree that used to be in front of my house ! He was a sweet sweet man. That's just what Yelapa needed, I think, and it's not competition for PB, since it's only take out and he closes at 4 pm everyday. Now all we need is a Deli ! and my other great idea, but that's still a secret !
The low has gone up to 20 ! The ocean breeze has warmed up and the water is calm. I can feel summer coming on, and I'm looking forward to it. I found a photo of my half sister's house in Newfoundland, taken this past Christmas, with 3 foot icicles hanging from her roof.
I brought it in to show the kids at school. That got their attention, for 2 minutes !
I remember those cold cold winters, when spring arrived around May 21, not March !
The bird action around here right now is wild, more so then usual. The Hawks are laying eggs, or eggs are hatching or something exciting is going on.
I attended the teacher/parent meeting at the school last Thursday. The grade 4 teacher invited me. There is an awful lot of wrestling, and jumping and rolling around, and that's in the classroom ! It was impossible to teach my class, so I left ! That got their attention too !
I went to the meeting for back up support and added my 2 centavos. The moms ( there were no dads) were all very responsive, and appreciate my efforts.. I don't know what they will do to try and get the kids to settle down. We/they may just have to wait and hope and pray they will grow out of it , sooner than later. The school has been so unsettled these past few months, but now we have 5 full time teachers, with one performing the job of Director as well. I can't wait to see what happens on Wednesday .... or can I ?
I am going to PV tomorrow ! The only thing pulling me is getting more photocopies for my classes, and visiting the shoemaker ! We can make photocopies here, but one at a time, and I suppose we'll never have a shoemaker , not too lucrative around here !
It is an incredible feeling not to have to go to Immigration , no MIGRA ever again.
I am blessed ... and grateful ...
I'm keeping real busy with 4 houses ! Delfin, Pepe, Dulce, ( that's me ) and Dulcita ( the casita ) ... March 31 is another magic number, move outs and move in, adios and benvenidos
it's also my Grandfather's birthday, he'd be 119 !!
Taking a vacation day today. Get caught up on my emails and phone calls and school work.
Reading some interesting books. The history of Women in Mexico, is one, fascinating.
Even how they walked was interpreted in the culture, too slow, too fast, too interested, too distracted, too hot, too heavy, etc. I've become so aware of that now, while walking to school.
Women are the spine, hands and legs of Mexico, and teachers should rule the world !
Have a Super Great Week !
k
April's son died, of a heart attack, in Northern Washington, Saturday night. April arrived there on Thursday, since he had heart surgery scheduled for this Tuesday.
His name was Freedom. He was 40 years old. Send Love to April and her family and
Live every day as if it's your last, and one day you will be right.
The Yelapa Fishing Co operative received 3 new boat motors on Wednesday. Four stroke.
They are pumped up about that. Now lets get on with it ! The only one eating fish in my house is Lily, walking around on 4 legs ! Don't make me go to Pollo Bollo for my fish fix, although there's nothing wrong with that !but I like to save him for a chicken/rib fix !
The new BBQ Chicken stand up river is a huge hit ! Pollo Yo ! a Yelapa spin on Pollo Loco
( chicken crazy ) ... he has a motorcycle for delivery. I loved the owners Dad, Octavio, who
who died quite some time ago. I will give Hector the picture I have of his Dad, taken when he was way up the Rubber tree that used to be in front of my house ! He was a sweet sweet man. That's just what Yelapa needed, I think, and it's not competition for PB, since it's only take out and he closes at 4 pm everyday. Now all we need is a Deli ! and my other great idea, but that's still a secret !
The low has gone up to 20 ! The ocean breeze has warmed up and the water is calm. I can feel summer coming on, and I'm looking forward to it. I found a photo of my half sister's house in Newfoundland, taken this past Christmas, with 3 foot icicles hanging from her roof.
I brought it in to show the kids at school. That got their attention, for 2 minutes !
I remember those cold cold winters, when spring arrived around May 21, not March !
The bird action around here right now is wild, more so then usual. The Hawks are laying eggs, or eggs are hatching or something exciting is going on.
I attended the teacher/parent meeting at the school last Thursday. The grade 4 teacher invited me. There is an awful lot of wrestling, and jumping and rolling around, and that's in the classroom ! It was impossible to teach my class, so I left ! That got their attention too !
I went to the meeting for back up support and added my 2 centavos. The moms ( there were no dads) were all very responsive, and appreciate my efforts.. I don't know what they will do to try and get the kids to settle down. We/they may just have to wait and hope and pray they will grow out of it , sooner than later. The school has been so unsettled these past few months, but now we have 5 full time teachers, with one performing the job of Director as well. I can't wait to see what happens on Wednesday .... or can I ?
I am going to PV tomorrow ! The only thing pulling me is getting more photocopies for my classes, and visiting the shoemaker ! We can make photocopies here, but one at a time, and I suppose we'll never have a shoemaker , not too lucrative around here !
It is an incredible feeling not to have to go to Immigration , no MIGRA ever again.
I am blessed ... and grateful ...
I'm keeping real busy with 4 houses ! Delfin, Pepe, Dulce, ( that's me ) and Dulcita ( the casita ) ... March 31 is another magic number, move outs and move in, adios and benvenidos
it's also my Grandfather's birthday, he'd be 119 !!
Taking a vacation day today. Get caught up on my emails and phone calls and school work.
Reading some interesting books. The history of Women in Mexico, is one, fascinating.
Even how they walked was interpreted in the culture, too slow, too fast, too interested, too distracted, too hot, too heavy, etc. I've become so aware of that now, while walking to school.
Women are the spine, hands and legs of Mexico, and teachers should rule the world !
Have a Super Great Week !
k
Monday, March 17, 2014
Happy Everything
Happy Birthday EMC !! Happy St. Patricks Day !! Happy Full Moon !! Happy Spring !!
That's today covered ! Busy around here with going away parties and pot lucks ! Lots of people begin leaving right around now. Most won't be back until next November.
Slowly we will be a back to a fishy little sleeping village ... and we can all catch up on our
rest ... Until May begins with Firecrackers at 4 am to celebrate The Virgin of Guadalupe's Birthday! The fiesta lasts for nine days, with the finale being Mothers Day May 10th ! All women invited !
The Internet was out of service in the Village all day yesterday. Upgrading perhaps ??
That would be nice !
I think most of us miss the Yacht Club not being open. The first few Saturdays we may have enjoyed a little more quiet but it's an Iconic Yelapa Establishment, and many people are disappointed there's no dancing this year. I can understand why they might not be serving dinner, with 11 plus other places in town to eat, but I hope the music and the dancing come back next year ! A great place to have fun !
A few Fishermen in the Cooperative are waiting for their new Outboard Motors. A Government sponsored program throughout the Bay, encouraging people to upgrade to cut down on pollution and such I suppose. The motors were taken in to Boca last week,and the new ones hadn't arrived yet ! so some boats sitting idle right now waiting.... the new ones are supposed to arrive Wed. !!?? No one can relax till they see them for themselves !
The ocean has been pretty churned up the last few days. Big tides, as usual with the moon, with high winds and overcast ...sweeping leaves out of the house twice a day !
Is it going to rain ?? No.
Large grey cloud formation this morning, up river. The ocean turned steel blue, the hillside dark chocolate brown. The wind subsided as the clouds grew larger and darker, like a
blanket being pulled over us .... is it going to rain ? No.
The sky will clear, like it did yesterday, and the sun will shine large and hot.
I even did a little sun bathing yesterday .... getting myself ready for summer !
Enjoyed my first Cucumber Margarita at a Margarita Tasting Party on Friday at CasaVieja.
So much fun we'll have to do it again ! A new Restaurant has opened, actually relocated from up river, right down the path from me, serving Breakfast and Pastries and Fish & Chips !
I pulled my back carrying one bucket of water too many down the hill. My first day of rest on a St. Paddy's Day for a long while. We don't have an annual Big Party here today, and
some year I would like to rectify that !!
I love school. 5 hours teaching and 10 hours preparing, but it's all so worthwhile.
I just have to stay organized and keep searching for more resources !
To Idaho, Eagle Bay, Wisconsin, SB, PoCo, Ottawa, Vancouver and beyond ...
Much muchness to you all and Enjoy Your Day !
xx
k
That's today covered ! Busy around here with going away parties and pot lucks ! Lots of people begin leaving right around now. Most won't be back until next November.
Slowly we will be a back to a fishy little sleeping village ... and we can all catch up on our
rest ... Until May begins with Firecrackers at 4 am to celebrate The Virgin of Guadalupe's Birthday! The fiesta lasts for nine days, with the finale being Mothers Day May 10th ! All women invited !
The Internet was out of service in the Village all day yesterday. Upgrading perhaps ??
That would be nice !
I think most of us miss the Yacht Club not being open. The first few Saturdays we may have enjoyed a little more quiet but it's an Iconic Yelapa Establishment, and many people are disappointed there's no dancing this year. I can understand why they might not be serving dinner, with 11 plus other places in town to eat, but I hope the music and the dancing come back next year ! A great place to have fun !
A few Fishermen in the Cooperative are waiting for their new Outboard Motors. A Government sponsored program throughout the Bay, encouraging people to upgrade to cut down on pollution and such I suppose. The motors were taken in to Boca last week,and the new ones hadn't arrived yet ! so some boats sitting idle right now waiting.... the new ones are supposed to arrive Wed. !!?? No one can relax till they see them for themselves !
The ocean has been pretty churned up the last few days. Big tides, as usual with the moon, with high winds and overcast ...sweeping leaves out of the house twice a day !
Is it going to rain ?? No.
Large grey cloud formation this morning, up river. The ocean turned steel blue, the hillside dark chocolate brown. The wind subsided as the clouds grew larger and darker, like a
blanket being pulled over us .... is it going to rain ? No.
The sky will clear, like it did yesterday, and the sun will shine large and hot.
I even did a little sun bathing yesterday .... getting myself ready for summer !
Enjoyed my first Cucumber Margarita at a Margarita Tasting Party on Friday at CasaVieja.
So much fun we'll have to do it again ! A new Restaurant has opened, actually relocated from up river, right down the path from me, serving Breakfast and Pastries and Fish & Chips !
I pulled my back carrying one bucket of water too many down the hill. My first day of rest on a St. Paddy's Day for a long while. We don't have an annual Big Party here today, and
some year I would like to rectify that !!
I love school. 5 hours teaching and 10 hours preparing, but it's all so worthwhile.
I just have to stay organized and keep searching for more resources !
To Idaho, Eagle Bay, Wisconsin, SB, PoCo, Ottawa, Vancouver and beyond ...
Much muchness to you all and Enjoy Your Day !
xx
k
Monday, March 10, 2014
photos
Emilio ...in the trees, again
Catching a ride home after school
loves her fruit ...
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