Christmas here at the Hacienda certainly was busy for us. Ten of our children and grandchildren arrived for two weeks. We had a shortage of beds for all so they erected a large tent just outside their bedrooms and in went the grandchildren. This worked out so well. With the cooler evenings the heated pool was a bonus. They didn’t know if they wanted to jump in the pool or enjoy another marshmellow around the big fire. I did a huge 25 pound turkey and neighbours and friends joined us as well for a grand Christmas dinner.
All of a sudden it is now Easter. As usual the beaches and village are chocablock. It has been a funny two months with lower temperatures than usual. The evenings require two if not three blankets on the bed and our pup Kulu is definitely under them.
Think I told you that Walmart has opened in Manzanillo. We hear that we are getting a Home Depot too which would be great. Costco is now open in Puerto Vallarta and a new Liverpool Store which is a high end department store.
Back in La Manzanilla, we have a new Vet, Doctor,Dentist and Bakery. Amazing.
The spay and neuter clinic, Cisco was a great success. Both Peter and I volunteered. Peter was in the operating room and I steralized the instruments. The clinic lasted four days and they operated on 150 animals. Very rewarding.
We have a new Hotel here in Boca. It is called the Boca de Iguanas Eco Hotel. It is not finished yet but already having lots of teething problems. There are a lot of buildings in a small area. Hope it works. They have been taking care of many turtle eggs and about weekly they let them go into the ocean when ready. Lovely to watch. Many Humpback whales this winter, always a treat to see.
The Casa continues to give me a lot of joy. I really enjoy meeting people who come to stay.
Back at the Hacienda, spring has definitely sprung with our chickens now raising many new chics. Really cute to watch. We also purchased 20 little ones as well. They continue to produce and we are now up to about 40 or more. We might be giving away many eggs in about six months. We also had our orange trees pruned making me the orange fairy of the village delivering bags to friends doorsteps. The kittens have certainly grown and doing very well. Kulu too.
Close to where we live, we have a very professional Polo field. Yesterday we went to watch the finals. We were most impressed with the fields, horses and riders. Argentina was playing Mexico city. Bently’s and other posh cars were the prizes. Food was served and Mariachi bands played. Also in our area wondering minstrels have been around. We are very unspoilt so far.
We are extending our porch at the front of the Hacienda, moving plants and getting more. We should really have the place painted this summer but the thought of all that effort makes me keep putting it on the back burner. I have excuses, two trips to Ottawa and one to Mexico City, Oaxaca and Puebla. Then our winter season starts again. It should be fun. We have three new neighbours and one is a chef.
So, come on down and check us out. Cheers for now.