Thursday, January 22, 2009

Found the Camera!



Kathy had inadvertently packed my camera in her suitcase when she flew back home. And I found my spare one the same day! So all is well again. Met the wonderful lady who is behind the clinic in Playa that is doing such a wonderful job in the barrio community. She has big plans to build her hospital and put in a cardiac clinic. Such a great gal!
Didn't go fishing today as this was cruise day and too many people coming in and out of the beach here. Will wait for tomorrow....man~ana!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Days go by

We have enjoyed our daughters's visits so much. Cindy, Sue and their good friends, Kathy and Anna, came to stay a long weekend with us and just flew back home to La. yesterday. Unfortuately, we had the coldest weather we have had here since we came this year....it was down in the 60's and rained for 3 days. But Sunday turned out warm and beautiful so they got to snorkel and swim and not freeze to death. We enjoyed a day at the park and just stayed in the sun and Pop took us for a ride in the Rubber Duck down to Puerto Adventuras. The water was beautiful! And the reef was so nice just offshore in our little lagoon. But we did have such a good time with the girls. We did Tulum one day and they swam at Xel-Ha on Sat.
One bad thing....I lost my camera again. It was wrapped up in a towel that was left on their back patio at the hotel. I talked with the manager so if it shows up, he will know who to contact. Drat! My fault, for sure.
Life goes on. Doc and Pat are going into Playa today to check in with the Angel Notion....the volunteer group that they are involved with. They have invited us to go along. Don't know if Pop will go, but I would like to.
Looking for Diana and Bill to come in next around the 2nd of Feb. Lots to see and do around here. Hope the palapa going up next door is thru by then. The banging and sawing starts early for the palaperos.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

spending time in Paradise




We have settled into our spot here in PaaMul. There is an explosion of palapas being built on either side of us. We have the early morning sounds of workers with drills and jack hammers. Hopefully it won't last long as once they get going, they go up pretty fast. These are big, beautiful palapas with balconies out the back that have ocean views and you can actually see Cozumel and the cruise ships. We have morning walks, bird watching for the beautiful Yucatan jays and orioles, and just slowing down to enjoy what we have here. Dips in the ocean are also nice. The food at the restaurant this year is much improved. Looking forward to our families coming to spend time with us. Life is good.