Revolution Day here in Mexico

WHERE ARE WE? Numero Uno RV Park, La Penita, Mexico

Today is Revolution Day in Mexico.  It is a holiday full of parades and parties.  This morning there was a parade scheduled for 9 am, so we headed downtown at 10 am and were just in time for the parade.  Parades are very colourful but very slow.  This is a parade for school kids and there are sure a lot of them around here.  We watched for about and hour and a half and then headed for home.  Apparently the parade went on for three and a half hours so I'm glad we didn't stay.

Marching Revolutionaries

These guys had all their ducks in a row

Lots of people along the parade route

Little aviators

Tough soldiers

Just funny old guys

And the pretty dancing girls

More maids a dancing

Even a cute little pony

We watched part of the parade while we ate breakfast

I had some stuff to do this afternoon so I set up my office outside.  The weather has changed and the humidity is not high at all so it is wonderful to sit outside.  I had some forms I had to make up so that's what I did.

Apparently the tide was fairly high during the night because a rouge wave ended up inside our fence.  Sometimes it does spill over the wall but this is the first time this year.

It only has to go another 20 feet to be under RRV.  Oh by the way, I have decided to rename our MH.  Instead of Percy, I'm gonna call it RRV!!  Makes sense doesn't it?

Our resident fisherman Horhay (George) got a little thirsty today so he shinnied up a palm tree to throw down some coconuts.  He didn't have a safety rope or anything but just his bare feet and hands.  He twisted the coconuts off and tossed them down.  He is quite a character.

Susan found a neat bug in the pool this afternoon.  It was about the size of a dime and looked like a crab from the top but on the bottom it had a spider type body.  We were a little worried to touch it so she tossed it in the hedge.  

I headed downtown in the evening to check out the goings on.  There was music blaring everywhere and I just missed seeing the horses dancing.  They were still around however. 

Kenia was hard at work along with Oscar.  Lots of customers tonight.  Abuela and I visited for a little while and then it was home time.

Although there was no official sunset, the sky was very pretty.  Good Nite!!

Storms Everywhere!!

WHERE ARE WE? Numero Uno RV Park, La Penita, Mexico

Today as we sat pondering life here in Mexico, we took time to think about our friends at home who are about to face their first major snow storm.  Lots of snow and wind but not really cold temperatures.  We hope they are ready and have their snow moving equipment ready to go.  We know as Manitobans, they can take anything that is thrown at them and come out smiling.  Good luck people.

We have just had a storm of sort here too.  A little bit of wind, cloud and high seas have been the normal for the last few days.  The pool temperature has dropped to 80F and off and on showers have been happening.  We did see a bit of a sunset as the clouds started to dissipate.  I'm not trying to downplay the winter storms in Manitoba, but rather just pointing out that we have our own battles to fight down here!!!  Good Nite!!!

A Fun Day and thats No Bull

WHERE ARE WE? Numero Uno RV Park, La Penita, Mexico

No rain today but it was overcast all day.  Lots of chores in the morning to do today.  Archie and I went for our morning walk and I didn't realize how angry the ocean was today.  The waves were really foaming up the beach and the water was washing over the berm of sand all over the place.  Archie loved it and ran around lots.

I was on FB for a while after that and noted that our favourite restaurant, Las Korita's will be opening on December 3.   I was on the phone right away making a reservation.

I told Drew and Leena about the angry ocean and we all went for a walk to check it out.  Archie and Willie loved the waves and Willie even dived into the estuary by accident and had to swim back.  He was a little surprised.

Sue found a dead turtle laying upside down on the beach.  She tried to turn it up the right way but a big wave came and took it back out to the ocean.  

Back home we put on a pan of scrambled eggs to fill the tummy.  Sue did a little magic and made it amazing.

Later in the afternoon we went shopping in Guayabitos at the Bodega.  The Bodega is like a little Mexican Walmart.  The reason for going there is for the Bollio Buns.  They are the best anywhere and are light and fluffy and normally hot out of the oven.

Before going home we did a little tour out to El Monteon and drove out in the country.  We saw pineapple fields and lots of cows and a great big bull.  Its always fun to tour out in the country.

Pineapple

He has his eyes on the ladies!!

We saw lots of trees with these pails hanging in them.  There was something hanging inside the pail as well.  We have no idea what they are but will do some research.  Meanwhile does anyone have any ideas?

And of course the guard dog in a tree having his siesta!!  He did pick up his ears as we went by.  

I'm gonna go to bed after I post this picture and you can figure out why?  Some things in life do not make sense, nor do they care if it makes sense around here.  Its not hurting anything so let it go!!! Good Nite!!

A Rainy Day in Paradise

WHERE ARE WE? Numero Uno RV Park, La Penita, Mexico

We woke up this morning to the pitter patter of rain on the roof.  Just a very light rain. This is a very rare occurrence for here but it is nice to have.  Everything starts to dry out this time of year and the lush greenness starts to fade, but then a nice rain like this comes along and everything gets green again.  It is better than the snow our family back home is getting.  Our daughter Karalee will be out on the highways in her snow plow truck I guess and Sheri will be selling extra hot tubs.  

Kaitlyn spent the day changing her tires to the winter ones.  I am glad to see her knowing how to do it.  

 A little walk with Archie on the beach and then Drew, Leena and I headed to Abuela's for our Sunday birria.  We enjoyed it as usual and were home again by 10 am. 

Looks like it was a little early for Drew.

Pretty much light drizzle all day long.  The ocean is different again when it is hazy and overcast.  A different kind of beauty for sure.

We caught a little break in the rain this afternoon so I took Archie for another beach walk.  

Some TV and we called it a day.  Oh we did try to watch the Grey Cup but we couldn't get it without paying!!  I haven't paid for a game this season so I wasn't about to pay to watch this one.  I know that Winnipeg lost same as you, and it didn't cost me a dime!!  Good Nite!!