I wanted to start this post with “gone are the cloudy skies of summer,” but it seems we may get a few sprinkles this next Thursday. Regardless, the days are warmer and sunny, and the skies generally clear at night … Read More
Although intellectually we knew that the pandemic times would be intensifying come winter, we’re still disappointed that they are. With the amount of tourist travel from the US, even though we haven’t heard of a massive outbreak yet, we’ve heard … Read More
I’ve been struggling a bit about how to keep going with this blog and still be cognizant of the multiple dumpster fires that are burning around the globe. After a lot of thought, I’ve come to the conclusion that some … Read More
Last weekend was entirely focused on packing up all of our household goods and prepping the Menaje de Casa for shipping. It was tight, but timing wasn’t in my favor as I had to be in Austin for a wedding … Read More
This is the second installment in a series chronicling a few changes I expect to encounter when moving to Mexico. Southeast Asian Food Thailand was on the list of our retirement locations before the laws for expats changed so dramatically. … Read More
Uprooting and moving to another country will mean many adjustments to everyday life. While mentally preparing for the move, many times I catch myself musing about those differences. Among the obvious ones (language, separation from family and friends, simpler life) … Read More
Lately, I find myself paying a lot more attention to the weather. The intensity of the storms this year has created a global conversation and raised the issue of global warming to the forefront. While the warmer waters have not … Read More
Back in 2001, my husband and I went to an event just north of Playa Del Carmen. At that time, the small beach town south of Tulum on the Yucatan was primarily dirt roads with a few scattered hotels and … Read More