Hello Everyone,
We have been in Mexico now nine days. As we get older, so does our “casita”, and every day we were busy problem solving the various house repairs needed.
We finally have lovely hot running water (this was our first problem). I spent days washing ALL the mold that spread while the house was empty, then washing all the linen (with our quirky washing machine that eats towels and sheets!)
It is Christmas day, another gorgeous day in paradise, and after full days of working on our “affordable” rental we see positive results. This is the best Christmas gift, as we were both exhausted! (this is not a holiday, it is simply life lived in another home, another country, another culture)
Ivan is busy making the turkey and stuffing for the communal meal by the pool, little mountains in view, and I was happily watering my potted plants flourishing in this amazing weather.
Our internet connection is “iffy” so we are waiting to actually get a phone installed in about a week or so and then have WIFI so I can take the online course I registered for. We spent a day in Guadalajara with Dave and Sonia trying to problem solve, so the first photos are of some of the impressive architecture. Our quick trip to the city inspired me to possibly bus in with Lynda and enjoy the mix of modern Mexico with historic. (Lynda arrives on Jan. 4 and we are delighted our home is finally comfortable).
I am once again joining my friends here 5 days a week at 8:30 AM for our own version of “boot camp” (well it feels like that now!) we dance, or exercise in the pool and spend up to two hours doing fitness. Feels great! Such a luxury to have time and space and friends to maintain healthy routines.
Ivan is swimming in the thermal pool and now also taking Spanish lessons with Bette. Between domestic life, education, repairs, and Christmas we have been extremely busy.
WE WISH EVERYONE SEASON’S GREETINGS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! FELIZ NAVIDAD Y FELIZ NUEVO ANO!
Love,
Evi and Ivan
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