Sunday, January 18, 2015
Saturday, January 17, 2015
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
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
Monday, January 12, 2015
Arrived January 12 - 2015 We are in CHAPALA, The sun is shining and the mountains looked wonderful from the SKY
Hello Everyone,
Smooth sailing. Steve kindly got us to a hotel near the airport on Jan 11. I booked it free on air miles and it was a luxurious surprise. There were bowls of green apples and a big cannister of hot chai!
We had to get up at 5 am, nearly missed the Courier Bus!!! but after that all went well.
Next time we might do better with a wheel chair in both YVR and GDL. Ivan had a tough time on the long airport walks.
But we are both delighted to be here with all our baggage.
Next challenge will be organizing some kind of vehicle rental arrangement.
But now we just want lots of cold water:)
Great to be in our second home,
The mountains have bear claws from the sky - and Mount Rainier was exquisite peaking through the clouds.
More to come when we get internet moments, eventually we will have internet in our CASA,
Warmest Greetings to All from Mexico
Evi y Ivan
Smooth sailing. Steve kindly got us to a hotel near the airport on Jan 11. I booked it free on air miles and it was a luxurious surprise. There were bowls of green apples and a big cannister of hot chai!
We had to get up at 5 am, nearly missed the Courier Bus!!! but after that all went well.
Next time we might do better with a wheel chair in both YVR and GDL. Ivan had a tough time on the long airport walks.
But we are both delighted to be here with all our baggage.
Next challenge will be organizing some kind of vehicle rental arrangement.
But now we just want lots of cold water:)
Great to be in our second home,
The mountains have bear claws from the sky - and Mount Rainier was exquisite peaking through the clouds.
More to come when we get internet moments, eventually we will have internet in our CASA,
Warmest Greetings to All from Mexico
Evi y Ivan
Friday, December 5, 2014
A More Normal Life:)
Hello Everyone,
Life has settled down.
The specialist thought it was possible that Ivan's medical event was caused by the small native heart vessels. She felt they may not be functioning as effectively as they should, however his angiogram showed that all the grafted vessels were patent (open) which is terrific.
Dr. Wadge thinks it's fine for Ivan to head to Mexico as long as we have travel medical insurance (which we do). So we are now booked to depart Jan. 12. We are both looking forward to the gifts of life in Chapala. Flowers blooming all year round, a festive culture to observe and enjoy, and a slower paced more relaxing life.
Now we are busy with our ETSY sites re Christmas sales. Ivan's jewelry is improving as are his sales.
Last weekend was the reunion of the folks that crewed aboard the Arctic Fox during the crossing of the Atlantic 38 years ago. Folks converged from different places including California, Seattle and Trail, BC. Many hours were spent fine tuning memories and recounting tales. Most of the crew (then in their twenties) had not seen each other since the crossing of the Atlantic. Gratitude was expressed to both Ivan and Marilyn for being great mentors and offering so much of themselves during the journey of many stories.
Marcie plans to write about the adventure, perhaps a children's book, as she was only 8 at the onset and turned 9 in the middle of the Atlantic. Her experiences were that of a child (but a child with a great memory).
I appreciated meeting the two people I hear about, Ianie and Michael. It was great to be the support person during a festive weekend.
Ivan is still needing more rest but is slowly resuming swimming and other routines he enjoys.
We have lots to do to get ourselves and this house ready to leave for 4 months. But somehow it all gets done!
Happy Holidays! Season's Greetings!
Evi
Life has settled down.
The specialist thought it was possible that Ivan's medical event was caused by the small native heart vessels. She felt they may not be functioning as effectively as they should, however his angiogram showed that all the grafted vessels were patent (open) which is terrific.
Dr. Wadge thinks it's fine for Ivan to head to Mexico as long as we have travel medical insurance (which we do). So we are now booked to depart Jan. 12. We are both looking forward to the gifts of life in Chapala. Flowers blooming all year round, a festive culture to observe and enjoy, and a slower paced more relaxing life.
Now we are busy with our ETSY sites re Christmas sales. Ivan's jewelry is improving as are his sales.
Last weekend was the reunion of the folks that crewed aboard the Arctic Fox during the crossing of the Atlantic 38 years ago. Folks converged from different places including California, Seattle and Trail, BC. Many hours were spent fine tuning memories and recounting tales. Most of the crew (then in their twenties) had not seen each other since the crossing of the Atlantic. Gratitude was expressed to both Ivan and Marilyn for being great mentors and offering so much of themselves during the journey of many stories.
Marcie plans to write about the adventure, perhaps a children's book, as she was only 8 at the onset and turned 9 in the middle of the Atlantic. Her experiences were that of a child (but a child with a great memory).
I appreciated meeting the two people I hear about, Ianie and Michael. It was great to be the support person during a festive weekend.
Ivan is still needing more rest but is slowly resuming swimming and other routines he enjoys.
We have lots to do to get ourselves and this house ready to leave for 4 months. But somehow it all gets done!
Happy Holidays! Season's Greetings!
Evi
Monday, November 24, 2014
November 24, 2014: Ivan's Swimming Slowly
Hello Everyone,
Ivan returned to his important routine, the morning swim. He just swam for 15 minutes (usually he does 40 minutes or more) but came home feeling much better. It helps his arthritis and he feels nimble when he swims regularly.
The damp cold weather is not improving joint pain, but each day is a step forward.
This weekend is the reunion (about 37 years later) of all the folks that crossed the Atlantic aboard the Arctic Fox II. Ivan is so pleased that everyone has made time to come together.
Ivan returned to his important routine, the morning swim. He just swam for 15 minutes (usually he does 40 minutes or more) but came home feeling much better. It helps his arthritis and he feels nimble when he swims regularly.
The damp cold weather is not improving joint pain, but each day is a step forward.
This weekend is the reunion (about 37 years later) of all the folks that crossed the Atlantic aboard the Arctic Fox II. Ivan is so pleased that everyone has made time to come together.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Thing are Going Well! November 21 /2014
Hello Everyone,
Just a quick update on Ivan. As usual he tried to do too much in his jewelry shop this week, but quickly realized his energy couldn't support major tasks. He is now pacing himself and feeling much better.
We will do the Robert's Creek Craft Fair this weekend. We set the table up in the quiet of the early afternoon and look forward to a good turn out tomorrow.
His resilience is truly amazing!
Warmest Greetings to all,
Evi
Just a quick update on Ivan. As usual he tried to do too much in his jewelry shop this week, but quickly realized his energy couldn't support major tasks. He is now pacing himself and feeling much better.
We will do the Robert's Creek Craft Fair this weekend. We set the table up in the quiet of the early afternoon and look forward to a good turn out tomorrow.
His resilience is truly amazing!
Warmest Greetings to all,
Evi
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Life continues....
Hello Everyone,
Ivan is glad to be home and rushed down to his shop on Friday to try
and finish some orders for ETSY (he has 4 silver peace doves to make). We tried
to encourage him to take it easy. (without success)
We were booked into a local Craft Fair at the Sunnycrest
Mall that I did with lots of help. Yesterday was very successful for both my
silks and Ivan’s many new silver creations.
Today was quiet, but doing shows is a great way to learn what is
popular, what to make more of, and what the trends are.
Ivan has a sore back so stayed home and rested thankfully.
Hopefully he will feel better tomorrow.
I will keep the blog happening every 4 days or so for another few weeks.
Warmest Greetings
Evi
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