The owner expressed an interest in trying to fix it up, but sadly she has not been able to make the payments that would establish she is still the owner. So the limbo of our orphan house continues. But whatever happens we have enjoyed this little CASA despite its quirks and quarks for a very long time and feel very lucky.
So it keeps us living in the moment!
This year we are packing some items and storing them with friends. It will be a busy time by the last week.
The owner hopes to use the CASA, or have friends use it. So the wise thing is to ensure what we value is tucked away at our friend's homes nearby.
Ivan's 87th Birthday at Vive Mexico, April 8 - 2016
The garden is always spectacular by March and April!
Eirka, my neighbor, had been doing Spanish/English practice with me on Mondays. I wish we had started when I arrived. It's so helpful and encouraging.
Erika is such a sweet person and also a good teacher.
Finally I am making silk tops, and plan to do less silk scarves. The tops are easier to wrap and steam and more satisfying to create. I hope to create silk painted clothes once my Canadian studio is functioning!
Ivan took this photo of Marilyn at Vive Mexico during his upbeat Birthday gathering.
Bernadette and Alan invited us to a dinner and dance at the Raquet Club. It was really lovely to be there in the evening. There was a live band and folks moved to the music as the sunset and the palm fronds swayed. Even Ivan stepped up to a s slow dance! (the man who says he can't dance, CAN) The view and sunset was dramatic.
The RC has been our oasis. We still feel like it's our little holiday each time we go for a swim, enjoy the TACOs made by the little man, and the apple turnovers that come warm out of the oven. It's rarely crowded and we love the ambiance, relaxation and tranquillity. Thank you Bernadette and Alan!
After Cristie left the house felt empty and odd. I was delighted to get a call from Livier as Bette was visiting from Texas. We all went for a walk on the Malecon. It now has wonderful Pre-hispanic sculptures, and is festive on a Friday or weekend. It was a great reunion. I've met some special people over the years in this little part of Mexico!
The fellow in the background snuck into the photo, guess he "had a few" but he was harmless and in good humour.
A day at the Chapala Market always means Pelicanos on the Lake. Cristie and I
did a wander through the Chapala Lake Park and Market and found some unique creations made locally ( lotions, beeswax salve etc)
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