Getting Settled in Roca Azul

Hello Everyone,

Setting up life here after a 10 month absence is a big undertaking. It reminds me of the days I was a treeplanting cook and had to set up camp and kitchen in the bush. The details are different, but it takes at least a week before we feel settled.

Of course it's a bit different here. I just did about 6 loads of laundry, washing sheets and towels etc. that get a bit moldy during our 10 month absence. We have fun buying staples in all the colourful shops and markets but less fun finding out what has gone missing.

Our water pump was stolen, also Ivan shovel and various other small things that were in a shed outside with a metal grid ( in Mexico if a property is left abandoned, I don't think they consider it stealing).  Jose found us a used water pump and installed it for $69. total. We are getting to know some new neighbors and enjoying reunions with folks we have known many years. This is the start of year 7 in Roca Azul.
We stayed overnight at Mark's and took his family (photos above) out for supper despite jet lag and altitude fatigue. They are such lovely people, it's a nice way to start our season.

Ivan is already gardening and I unpacked all my art supplies.

We just got connected to the internet today and realized what addicts we are. We had to wait 5 days and felt lost without it!

Here is our phone number in Mexico (we have a landline)

011 52 387 763 0438

(that is how it is dialed from Canada)

On Skype to landline you just need 52 387 763 0438

We also keep Skype on:

mintzy1

More to come....

Warmest Greetings from Sunny Mexico

Evi y Ivan