Settling Down in Mexico

Hello everyone... thought I would get to this current post sooner but we have been very busy cleaning, repairing, and sorting out the house after 10 years of renters; and the  beach beckons all too often.  And yes, there is laundry to do too!.. My washing machine is tucked into a sheltered corner outside the back door;  and there is sunny windy spot to hang the clothes. A little CLORO and the hot sun results in whiter than white!!! The breeze and humidity take care of the wrinkles.  Any bedding we are not going to use is being taken by a wonderful woman in Progreso  for the local senior`s home there.  

Settling in means buying all that stuff in the pantry you take for granted. We've made our trip to Cosco and Home Depot in Merida for the staples.  Otherwise it is the local market for the fruit and vegetables. The Bodega ( very small Walmart) in Progreso is perfect for the occasional trip to the store and only a 15 minute drive.  We`ve just learned today that there is a `pollo` 
(pronounced poyo) chicken store in Progreso that we just have to try. 

A well deserved cervasa on the terrace. 

Gord has been fixing, fixing, ( thank goodness he is so handy) getting the plumbing, electrical and pool in order, setting up the satellite TV ( Shaw direct ) with a little help from 2 neighbours.  SKY TV serves the local population, is mainly in Spanish with some English stations, but does not cover CFL or NFL so of course we need those stations as well as one for movies when the winter Nortes keep us inside.

I am going to learn how to fish from the shore like this man.... many do it  on  the beach . 

I just about have everything unpacked and every room in the house spotless. We hired a local fellow, Rene,  to clean up the yard...lots of coconuts and palms had fallen in the weeks since our last renters left. El patio se ve maravilloso. ( the yard looks wonderful ) 

                   We are waiting for the coco guys to come to help themselves to the coconuts. 


Last night the panaderia (bakery) van drove up and down the sandy beach road selling baked goods..  They honk a funny horn as they drive along. You meet them at the gate (yes, that gate in the photo above). They open the back door of the van and there is an array of choice.... MMMM  hot dog buns, cookies, donuts to die for...and for such a few pesos...  Of course it would be rude to say no gracias...so one must buy!.

I close this post with two photos taken today.. We have mucho mucho to be agradecido (thankful) for on this eve before Thanksgiving.  Good friends near and far plus the chance to live and learn here.  

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!

s.