Enjoying the Colors and sunshine

Arrived!

Nov. 30,2012

Arrived

We had two smooth flights (a connecting  flt. in Phoenix) and were happy to meet Mark as we rolled our suitcases onto the  airport tarmac on Wed night. He welcomed us to a pleasant room in his home, so the process of overnighting and getting our refurbished car was efficient, affordable and enjoyable. Mark’s thoughts and comments about Mexico and the world are always interesting (he is British married to a Mexican). We met his delightful wife in the morning before heading towards Roca Azul with lots or errands en route. This part of the world has really become a second home, the idyllic climate is uplifting as is the festive feeling of this culture.

Marta had our house shiny clean, but once we unloaded the16 boxes from storage we managed to mess it up.  Moving in always reminds me of setting up a tree planting camp.  You never know what will work, or what surprises (good and bad) are in the wings.  Marta claimed she had to clean chunks of plaster and dust, as our landlady had not sealed the roof last spring during the rainy season. Mexican houses are a study that we have not yet mastered. But as I write, we are both cozily under the covers in our large room.  So far everything is up and running, including Wi-Fi, hot showers,  the thermal pool  and our now well stocked fridge.

Our Mexican landline is  387 763 1419 (ask the Canadian operator for the preamble, we are in Jocotepec near Guadalajara, state of Jalisco)

We only use Skype – mintzy1

( often the computer is on or email us and we can plan a Skype visit… and we can call Skype to landline for pennies)

The next week will be set up week, lots of washing of sheets and everything, preparing the kitchen with all the basics, seeing my favorite dentist and just

settling in.

Our morning dance and exercise starts Monday, and yoga classes (free) take place on the other side of the lake…..Spanish lessons are on the agenda but for now we are happy having coffee at the table in the backyard while gazing at the Tulip Tree.

Hope everyone is well,

Abrazos,

Evi y Ivan

An amazing accomplishment done in 3 months!

Ivan created a new sweet suite downstairs, an amazing accomplishment done in only 3 months. He tiled the entire new bathroom he created, as well as the delightful little kitchen that now allows our downstairs tenant to have a private independent and comfortable world. This work was done with some help from Steve who did all the dry wall and some of the electrical. But Ivan did most of it with determination, his usual passion and lots of great ideas.

Ivan dedicated endless hours over the last several months and will enjoy a much deserved rest in sunny Roca Azul very soon.  We have happy tenants and feel really good about leaving our home with Steve to watch over things.

How lucky we are:)

Ivan created an independent suite downstairs, an amazing accomplishment!

Preparing to return to Jocotepec, Mexico for our fifth seasons

Hello Friends,

We are preparing for our fifth season in Roca Azul, Jocotepec, Mexico. As usual I will post a series of recent hiking photos to show my Mexican and international friends.

Once we get set up with a phone and WI FI  I will post our tel number but generally we use SKYPE to landline to keep in touch with all.  Please email me at
eviblueth@gmail.com while I am in Mexico.

We are expecting some wonderful visitors this year, and hope to discover more towns not too far away with Alberto's help.

Our flight (assuming there are no changes due to weather etc.) is   US Airways, leaving Canada on Nov. 28 flight 239 to Phoenix, then a connecting flight  2629 to Guadalajara where Mark Turford will pick us up. He has kindly offered accommodation at his place our first night as we arrive near midnight.

We can face the work of settling into our casita the next few days and hope that 126 Charales is in good shape. It has received a lot of care and improvements during our winter stays.

We return March 27, 2013.

Early Seasons Greetings to all, and have a great winter,

Evi y Ivan

We discovered some wonderful new areas while scouting in BC on the Sunshine Coast this summer