Finally I am back on my blog. I was actually surprised that people read it which is why I decided to update.
Two years now we have been out in our orange grove at the Hacienda in Boca. Our chickens have dwindled in number but still producing, the plants and trees are threatening to take over, down a cat and one dog. But, Peter, Judy, Kulu, Gypsy, a dozen chickens, Saul our helper, Chela the maid and one canary that does not even tweet could not be happier. The Casa remains the same and renters have all said they loved staying there on the beach and the Casa itself. I really enjoy meeting new people and managing it. I am almost totally booked for 2008. Imagine.
Now, a little news about the village to update you.
Yolanda has moved her restaurant across the street and is now on the beach. She opened last night but we had a huge storm and could not get away. We wish them luck. Palapa Joes is doing well under new managment. Martin has a new chef and newish menu. There will be a new Italian restaurant on the beach too. Lots of little places opening. Maya in Melaque has a new rental contract so they will be open again too.
Good news for cars, they have just scraped the streets taking out most pot holes. Now they need to do the paved road into town.
The Fiesta has just come to an end. For the past couple of weeks we have had rockets at dawn, brass bands, a carnival around the plaza, processoins, pongas taking the Virgin of Talpa out to sea, fireworks and tons of people. La Manzanilla has so many special events during the summer months it is a shame more people don’t stay around or come visit. Sure it is a bit hot and humid but on the beach there seems to be no problem.
Further afield, in Manzanillo, we are going to get a Walmart store. Now I know you don’t find this very exciting but for us it is. I used to live in London, England and shop at Harrods. Now my day is made when I can get to a Walmart. Life is certainly amusing. Also in Manzanillo we have a new movie theatre and Burger King–stop laughing!!!!
Cell Phones have arrived too in La Manzanilla. We finally got one because our country phone which is a line of site phone, just is not working. Now once I can figure out how to use it we should be all set.
At the Crucero (entrance to the village) they have planted many new Primavera trees and other shrubs. I really hope they take because it will make a very grand entrance just before you hit the potholes 
Cisco’s Amigos Clinic will be on again this year. Vets come from the USA and Mexico city and help dogs and cats in need.
Property is still selling like hotcakes. We have a new Boutique Hotel at this end of the beach with running paths, villas, condos, hotel, etc etc. I think most of the beach property has been sold. I see so many people now that we don’t know. Over at Tamarindo they are building multi million dollar villas that only “club members of Yellowstone” can use.
The rains have started which we love. Hurricane season is next month. We have some weather junkies here who keep us up to date on our message board as to what is coming and what to expect. October the Gringos start returning and the rains stop and it cools off. We are so blessed.
Think that is about it. Hope you come and visit our lovely fishing village some day.