Archive for July, 2005

favio

Thursday, July 7th, 2005

The man , The legend

loba

Wednesday, July 6th, 2005

Six Months ago, a dog showed up, on our property, close to death. She looked as she hadn’t eaten, just skin and bones. Our family didn’t have a dog, as the responsibility here in Yelapa is huge and inside I was waiting for a dog to choose us and she seemed to do just that. […]

wedding destination

Wednesday, July 6th, 2005

Yelapa is becoming the next wedding hotspot. Not really, I say this because we already have two big weddings planned and a third in the works. Last year, Dave and Dee Dee were married in Yelapa and they have a great website, that is a great resource for anyone planning, on the same. Los […]

vista del mar y las brisas

Monday, July 4th, 2005

Just thought I’d give you a great tip on this fantastic casa, for your upcoming stay in Yelapa. Vista is located right off the beach and at the mouth of the river. Heading up, units 1 - 3 are tastefully decorated , well designed units, They offer all amenities and a spectacular view. […]

gila monster

Monday, July 4th, 2005

After another web search and a round of questioning Vero, here is a pic of our latest visitor. After 15 years of visiting Yelapa, I had no idea we had Gila Monsters living here. The Spanish name is Escorpión. Yelapense tell me it very common to see them this time of year, close to the […]

alicante

Monday, July 4th, 2005

During a recent celebration and a round of stories accompanied by a few shots of raicilla, I was facinated to hear of the Alicante, a local snake that resembles a rattle snake but this snake has two arms! Yup… you read that right! Two arms that it uses to sort of defend or deflect with. […]

Water is a good thing

Saturday, July 2nd, 2005

I know it’s pretty straight forward. I’m laying in my hammock and thinking of the joys of water. Not just hot but cold too. July in México and cold water go hand in hand. My prescription for happiness and overall well being is five cold showers and at least 10 glasses of cold water, […]