Sunday, August 30, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Chiapas Mexico
August 22, 2009
As Bruce completes his East Coast Golfing With Friends Tour I'm finishing up my last week in San Cristobal, Chiapas. It has been fun and interesting to return to Mexico after being in the US for a couple of months. There is so much to love about Mexico and the people, just as there is much to love about the US. Life is not always easy in Mexico, but that is what makes it so interesting, fun and adventurous....you just have to be alert, cautious, flexible and keep an open mind.
For those interested, I've included my latest power point photos while working with humanitarian Sergio Castro. Be forewarned these medically "impressive" photos are not for the faint of heart.
If you would like to donate funds to help Sergio feed his cats (and support his humanitarian work) please click on the donate button in the right column of this blog. Muchissimos gracias!
Zinacatlan women make corn tortillas, the guide tells us they are high in calcium..hence no osteoporosis. I think also the weight-bearing work may also have something to do with it. ...we've seen women carry more than 100# of wood on their backs. The tortillas were delicious!
As Bruce completes his East Coast Golfing With Friends Tour I'm finishing up my last week in San Cristobal, Chiapas. It has been fun and interesting to return to Mexico after being in the US for a couple of months. There is so much to love about Mexico and the people, just as there is much to love about the US. Life is not always easy in Mexico, but that is what makes it so interesting, fun and adventurous....you just have to be alert, cautious, flexible and keep an open mind.
For those interested, I've included my latest power point photos while working with humanitarian Sergio Castro. Be forewarned these medically "impressive" photos are not for the faint of heart.
If you would like to donate funds to help Sergio feed his cats (and support his humanitarian work) please click on the donate button in the right column of this blog. Muchissimos gracias!
Zinacatlan women make corn tortillas, the guide tells us they are high in calcium..hence no osteoporosis. I think also the weight-bearing work may also have something to do with it. ...we've seen women carry more than 100# of wood on their backs. The tortillas were delicious!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Regrese a Mexico
August 14, 2009
Open brotherly displays of affection.
Decorative flowers we buy in the US grow wild in Mexico.
Organic without trying.
Natural center pieces in almost every living arrangement.
Sling babies...efficient and a natural way to carry your children....mas economico tambien!
Sergio and God-daughter Anita.
Tenis maestro, Luis y su novia, Flaviola...desayuno en sus casa.
Open brotherly displays of affection.
Decorative flowers we buy in the US grow wild in Mexico.
Organic without trying.
Natural center pieces in almost every living arrangement.
Sling babies...efficient and a natural way to carry your children....mas economico tambien!
Sergio and God-daughter Anita.
Tenis maestro, Luis y su novia, Flaviola...desayuno en sus casa.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Getting ready to split Big D.
July 30, 2009
Our month in Dallas is coming to an end. Bruce will be heading to the east coast to visit friends and play golf...anticipating his shoulder and neck will hold up. I will be going back to San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas for the month of August and my cousin Roy will be joining me at the end of the month. Bruce and I will meet back in Big D early Sept and figure out where to go and what to do next.
Scruff likes to lounge pool side..he's missing his margarita.
Bruce's Steppin Daddy Mike and Momma Rosemary.
Texas restaurant decor...see how kind they are to animals, these are wood carved!
We've enjoyed the Texas hospitality and all the grandness here. Texans, at least the ones we know and meet, are an independent sort and take full advantage of all the opportunities the US has to offer....they seem to be anti-government assistance and prefer little government intrusion. The cost of living in the DFW Metroplex is incredibly inexpensive compared to the PNW, but man is it hot!
Went to see Legends of Surf Music at the Bass Performance Hall in Ft. Worth. Dean Torrence and Al Jardin performing with All Star City Surf Band. Al Jardin's son Matt sang most of Brian Wilson's parts and sounded just like him.
Although we've always loved the restaurants here, for some reason we've had little desire to eat out..unless it's sushi....for some reason the food we've always raved about is not that appealing. Mexico exposed us to fresh locally grown foods and boy howdy, is there a difference!
We've visited many old and dear friends, and lots of family. I've played tennis often at the one of the best private tennis clubs in the nation and managed to give myself a black eye (accidentally hit myself with my tennis racket)..and Bruce has managed to extend his losing streak playing the market. Stuff happens, life is so good!
A night out with my buddy Debra, my brother Tim and sister-in-law Karen.
Below my brother-in-law John testing out my 3rd trial of peanut butter cookies.....my quest for the perfect cookie eludes me.
Last photo: Friends from the 90s reconnect and reminisce of old times, nice to be back in touch....Joan, Pat and Sheri.
Our month in Dallas is coming to an end. Bruce will be heading to the east coast to visit friends and play golf...anticipating his shoulder and neck will hold up. I will be going back to San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas for the month of August and my cousin Roy will be joining me at the end of the month. Bruce and I will meet back in Big D early Sept and figure out where to go and what to do next.
Scruff likes to lounge pool side..he's missing his margarita.
Bruce's Steppin Daddy Mike and Momma Rosemary.
Texas restaurant decor...see how kind they are to animals, these are wood carved!
We've enjoyed the Texas hospitality and all the grandness here. Texans, at least the ones we know and meet, are an independent sort and take full advantage of all the opportunities the US has to offer....they seem to be anti-government assistance and prefer little government intrusion. The cost of living in the DFW Metroplex is incredibly inexpensive compared to the PNW, but man is it hot!
Went to see Legends of Surf Music at the Bass Performance Hall in Ft. Worth. Dean Torrence and Al Jardin performing with All Star City Surf Band. Al Jardin's son Matt sang most of Brian Wilson's parts and sounded just like him.
Although we've always loved the restaurants here, for some reason we've had little desire to eat out..unless it's sushi....for some reason the food we've always raved about is not that appealing. Mexico exposed us to fresh locally grown foods and boy howdy, is there a difference!
We've visited many old and dear friends, and lots of family. I've played tennis often at the one of the best private tennis clubs in the nation and managed to give myself a black eye (accidentally hit myself with my tennis racket)..and Bruce has managed to extend his losing streak playing the market. Stuff happens, life is so good!
A night out with my buddy Debra, my brother Tim and sister-in-law Karen.
Below my brother-in-law John testing out my 3rd trial of peanut butter cookies.....my quest for the perfect cookie eludes me.
Last photo: Friends from the 90s reconnect and reminisce of old times, nice to be back in touch....Joan, Pat and Sheri.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
The Joys of Pet Sitting
July 18, 2009
Our pet sitting services are in demand for friends and family while in the Dallas Metroplex. Bruce and I are split between two homes now: he cares for a dog named Homer....but lovingly calls him Homer-sapian; and I am the slave of the two cow cats - Jillato and Scruffy. We pet, we play, we feed, we clean after them and we sleep with them. Caring for these animals adds quality to our stay in Big D.
Bruce and Homey taking an their afternoon nap.
Homer's a lover not a fighter.
Friends, pets and a kitchen...life is good!
Our pet sitting services are in demand for friends and family while in the Dallas Metroplex. Bruce and I are split between two homes now: he cares for a dog named Homer....but lovingly calls him Homer-sapian; and I am the slave of the two cow cats - Jillato and Scruffy. We pet, we play, we feed, we clean after them and we sleep with them. Caring for these animals adds quality to our stay in Big D.
Bruce and Homey taking an their afternoon nap.
Homer's a lover not a fighter.
Friends, pets and a kitchen...life is good!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Couch Camping in Big D
July 10, 2009
We are now on babysitting assignment for my sister during the month of July in Dallas Texas. Yes, it's hotter than h_ll and we're glad not be sleeping in the van. My sister is on vacation in China and has left the care of her 2 cats in our hands. It's been tough.........but we've managed. Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex of 6.5 million population is not exactly a vacation destination, for us at least. Thank goodness there's a great tennis club nearby with indoor air-conditioned courts.
Jillato (above) and Scruffy (with Bruce) are known as "cow" cats. Scruffy is a major lover, he was found as a stray 15 years ago and is now in his golden years. Jillato likes to play, bite on cords and help with the cooking.
The DFW Metroplex encompasses 12 counties, 9286 sq.miles, (larger than Rhode Is. and Connecticut combined), and the 4th largest metropolitan area by population in the US, hence Big D. Above photo is just a sampling of traffic in The Metroplex at 4pm.
We are now on babysitting assignment for my sister during the month of July in Dallas Texas. Yes, it's hotter than h_ll and we're glad not be sleeping in the van. My sister is on vacation in China and has left the care of her 2 cats in our hands. It's been tough.........but we've managed. Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex of 6.5 million population is not exactly a vacation destination, for us at least. Thank goodness there's a great tennis club nearby with indoor air-conditioned courts.
Jillato (above) and Scruffy (with Bruce) are known as "cow" cats. Scruffy is a major lover, he was found as a stray 15 years ago and is now in his golden years. Jillato likes to play, bite on cords and help with the cooking.
The DFW Metroplex encompasses 12 counties, 9286 sq.miles, (larger than Rhode Is. and Connecticut combined), and the 4th largest metropolitan area by population in the US, hence Big D. Above photo is just a sampling of traffic in The Metroplex at 4pm.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Hill Country of Texas
June 28, 2009
We had the good fortune of our friends Kenny and Kathy’s offering us their Hill Country ranch near Junction, Texas. After acclimating to the Texas heat we visited San Antonio for a couple of days, New Braunsfel, and Georgetown seeing long-time friends along the way. Bruce and I ate at one of our favorite TexMex food chains, Pappasitos and stuffed ourselves.
BBQ in Blanco, Texas.
Eating-wise it seems I have discovered BBQ, blackberry cobbler and Texas ice tea. When we lived in Texas I rarely ate BBQ (only at Bruce’s request) and now it seems I can’t get enough, same with the ice tea.
Gravel roads on ranch property.
Meanwhile, we returned to the ranch for a week of total relaxation of reading and indulging in watching the Wimbledon Championships. There are no cars, no air traffic noise just the viewing of exotic game roaming during morning and evening walks, the Milkyway and Hill Country scenery: total peace and quiet. I would call this Texas Heaven.
You can't help but appreciate the outrageous Texas Pride.
After pigging-out at Pappasitos we walked along the famous San Antonio Riverwalk, we found it lovely but very crowded. This, and the Alamo, is the most frequented spot in San Antonio.
Llano, Texas memorializes WWI heroes.
Our good friends John and Sharon Kelley, we've sailed across the gulf a couple of times in their 52' Endeavor, Ariel Star.
Walking around Fredericksburg we found ourselves at an old Lutheran Church, unlike the churches in Mexico, the doors were closed to the public.
My girlfriends of 25 years...wow, we're ageless!
Everythang is big in Texas.
We had the good fortune of our friends Kenny and Kathy’s offering us their Hill Country ranch near Junction, Texas. After acclimating to the Texas heat we visited San Antonio for a couple of days, New Braunsfel, and Georgetown seeing long-time friends along the way. Bruce and I ate at one of our favorite TexMex food chains, Pappasitos and stuffed ourselves.
BBQ in Blanco, Texas.
Eating-wise it seems I have discovered BBQ, blackberry cobbler and Texas ice tea. When we lived in Texas I rarely ate BBQ (only at Bruce’s request) and now it seems I can’t get enough, same with the ice tea.
Gravel roads on ranch property.Meanwhile, we returned to the ranch for a week of total relaxation of reading and indulging in watching the Wimbledon Championships. There are no cars, no air traffic noise just the viewing of exotic game roaming during morning and evening walks, the Milkyway and Hill Country scenery: total peace and quiet. I would call this Texas Heaven.
You can't help but appreciate the outrageous Texas Pride.
After pigging-out at Pappasitos we walked along the famous San Antonio Riverwalk, we found it lovely but very crowded. This, and the Alamo, is the most frequented spot in San Antonio.
Llano, Texas memorializes WWI heroes.
Our good friends John and Sharon Kelley, we've sailed across the gulf a couple of times in their 52' Endeavor, Ariel Star.
Walking around Fredericksburg we found ourselves at an old Lutheran Church, unlike the churches in Mexico, the doors were closed to the public.
My girlfriends of 25 years...wow, we're ageless!
Everythang is big in Texas.
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