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June 10, 2015

BeFIT FITNESS CENTERS IN MAZATLÁN: Zumba, CrossFit, TRX, Spinning, Yoga, and More!

BeFiT in Mazatlán Look for the "BeFiT Fitness Center" Banner     There are so many ways to stay physically fit in Mazatlán. When our usual Zumba class in the park with Penny Fuller (see blog post by clicking at: Zumba with Penny in the Morning )was finished for the season and we weren't ready to leave Mazatlán, I started searching for another way to work out. One day, as we were riding the bus from the Golden Zone toward Punta Cerritos RV Park, I saw this large "BeFiT Fitness Center" banner hanging above a building at the curve where Avenida Camarón Sábalo turns into the Marina area. Entry of the BeFiT Fitness Center     When I googled BeFiT in Mazatlán, I found out there are three of these fitness centers in this city. I contacted them through their website to find out if they have Zumba classes and was excited to find that they do! The class times are different at each location, but the class at the location closest to us was at 8:00AM. I can understand working out at 8:00AM while it is relatively cool outside, but I'm just not a morning person. So I have to admit that we did not make it to their Zumba class or the Crossfit, TRX, Spinning, Yoga class or any other of their many fitness classes, though we plan to next season. With three locations and plenty of class options and times, we have no excuse!
Jon Working out on the Weight Machines     We did work out in the fitness center one afternoon and were impressed with the selection of equipment. Jon and I both did twenty minutes on the cross-trainer machines and then a rotation on the weight machines. Afterward we completed twenty minutes of floor exercises to round out our workout. The air conditioning wasn't turned on so it was pretty warm in the gym, especially on the third floor where the weight machines were. Morning would have been a more comfortable time to exercise at the BeFiT Fitness Center in mid-May. I was glad we had brought out water bottles and sweat towels!
Plenty of Cross-Trainers, Treadmills, and Rowing Machines     I enjoyed reading several health-related quotes etched into windows in the fitness center, encouraging members to focus on the importance of good health. This was the first time I had heard Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote of "The First Wealth is Health" and I learned it in Spanish at the BeFiT Fitness Center, as it was etched in a window above the cross-trainer I was exercising on. Trying to understand the other three motivational quotes written in Spanish on the windows kept my mind off of the monotony of pushing my arms and legs in the repetitive circles (I would rather be doing Zumba!). The slogans written in Spanish were complex enough that I had to take photos so I could translate their meanings later. I liked seeing the health-oriented words written in Spanish for the Mexican gym members, and encouraging the gringos who visit to learn the local language. After our workout, we found the locker rooms and showers to be clean and in good condition.  "The First Wealth is Health"     To see all three BeFiT Fitness Center locations in Mazatlán and to contact them for current class schedules, go to their website at www.befit.mx .
     I invite you to read more about fitness opportunities and other benefits of living in (or visiting) Mazatlán in my eBook available from Amazon.com. To see a free sample click at: "Healthy Living and Traveling in Mexico" eBook Sample


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Published on June 10, 2015 09:25

May 9, 2015

MAZATLÁN RETIREMENT LIVING: PUNTA CERRITOS RV PARK

A Community of Palapa-RV Homes       Punta Cerritos RV Park, located on a point in northern Mazatlán overlooking the ocean, is a unique retirement village. This community began as an RV Park and has been transformed into individual homes by the retirees and snowbirds that live there.  Of the 79 sites, only six were still available for yearly leases when we stayed for a week in May. The other 73 sites are occupied by outdoor living homes, each one with a fifth-wheel, motorhome, or other type of recreational vehicle nestled inside of unique structures with palapa roofs over them for shade and protection from the weather. The "owner" of each RV site has customized his or her home with addition of outdoor kitchens, sitting areas for socializing or relaxing, tile flooring, light fixtures, brick walls, flowerbeds and cactus gardens, Mexican garden art, bodegas, and more. It is obvious that the owners take pride in their RV homes by the improvements and decor they have added.     We were fortunate to be able to stay in a front row site nearest the ocean so we had the sea breeze to cool us as the May temperatures crept into the upper 80's. Ours was one of the unimproved sites without a palapa roof, but the concrete patio was large and the utilities were very good, the water pressure the best we have had in Mexican RV Parks. The gravel ground-cover had the advantage of minimizing the dust, though it seemed to hold the sun's heat, making the back row areas feel very hot where the breeze wasn't blowing through. The park's internet was poor so it appeared that most "site owners" obtained their own individual internet service.
Swimming Pool, Horseshoes, Putting Green, and Shady Palapas     The community common area next to the ocean had a beautiful little swimming pool that we appreciated in the hot afternoons of mid-May. There was also a putting green, horseshoe game area, cactus gardens, and a sandy imitation beach overlooking the ocean with chairs and palapas for shade. We enjoyed our week at Punta Cerritos RV Park and put it on our list of possible places to settle once we are finished with our "nomad phase". Since we don't have a tow-car, we were especially glad that the Mazatlán buses stop right outside the gate and ran every ten to fifteen minutes so it was easy to hop on and ride to the Liverpool Mall for shopping, the Golden Zone for dinner, or the Historic District and Plaza Machado downtown.
    Punta Cerritos RV Park is a peaceful retirement community with some residents living there year-round, others spending their winters in this warm semi-arid climate. Rates to live at Cerritos are very reasonable, varying by degree of site improvement. We paid 2100 pesos ($140 US) for one week and it included all utilities. Monthly and yearly leases are available. I could envision living here in retirement and being very content. For more information, see  Punta Cerritos RV Park .
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Published on May 09, 2015 11:34

May 8, 2015

7 REASONS TO RETIRE BEFORE THE AGE OF 59 (and Head for Mexico!)

Retire Early and Move to Mexico? We Need Retirement Now, Before the Straightjacket Phase!     Some days, my job as a pharmacist made we feel that I was headed for the loony bin, soon to be carried away in a straightjacket. The practice of pharmacy and our health care system are not what they were 35 years ago when I graduated from Oregon State University's School of Pharmacy. The chain drug store workplace has become a bit insane, with pharmacists, technicians and cashiers working at a frenzied pace. At times, I felt like I was pulling my hair out trying to keep up with the workload and provide good care to the patients. This work pace couldn't be healthy, either mentally or physically. Wouldn't it be best to retire while I still had my sanity?     I had to analyze this decision to retire before the age of 59 very carefully, though I frequently wanted to surrender to my urge to throw down my pill-counting spatula and walk out of the pharmacy... to read more, click:  Retirement Before the Age of 59: 7 REASONS TO RETIRE BEFORE THE AGE OF 59

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Published on May 08, 2015 18:34

May 4, 2015

MAZATLÁN MALECÓN: ROLLERBLADING, BICYCLING, AND SO MUCH MORE

We Rollarbladed Past the Beautiful Dolphin Fountain Next to the  Malecón    Jon is Getting Better at Rollerblading, but Not Stopping -- Glad it's Level! Many Enjoy Bicycling Along the Ocean on the Mazatlan  Malecón

       Thirteen Mile Long Promenade: The Mazatlán Malecón, a concrete walkway along the beach, is one of the longest Malecóns  in the world! Some claim that it is the longest in the world. This promenade is nearly thirteen miles long (twenty-one kilometers) and wide enough for plenty of traffic including bicycles, pedestrians, skateboarders, strollers, dogs, and people on rollerblades.  Everyone is tolerant of beginner rollerbladers like us who are wobbling along, looking for the next handrail to grab onto. We don't look smooth and polished like most skaters who buzz past us, but we have fun and get a good workout. This is "Healthy Living in Mexico!"
A Nice Place to Sit on the Seawall, Walk the Baby, Stroll Along the Ocean
Sight-Seeing and Spending Time Together: This is a place where couples, singles, and families come to spend time together, both during the daytime and in the evening when it is well lit. Along the Malecón, there are cliffs, monuments, gazebos, colonial buildings, hotels, shops, restaurants, bars, many beautiful sculptures, street vendors, and plenty of new benches for resting and watching people. Many People Stroll and Relax in this Olas Altas Section of the MalecónRollerblading and Walking on the Mazatlán Malecón(Boardwalk): We have frequently enjoyed walking for miles on the Mazatlán Malecón, watching the people, the ocean, the birds, and all of the action. Last year we regretted that we hadn’t brought our rollerblades, and were glad we had packed them this year. Not only is rollerblading a fun way to see miles of the Mazatlán beachfront area in one day, it is very good exercise!
We are Getting Better at Rollerblading After Five Miles on the Malecon! Wheelchair Ramps Aid Bicycles and Quadracycles Access the Malecón, Too One of Several Bike Rental Shops across the Street from the Malecón Bicycle Rental and Riding on the Malecón: For more information about bicycle rental and other things to do in Mazatlán, the bus system, movie theater schedule, and current festivities, see www.MazatlanMyCity.com or www.MazatlanToday.net or www.MazatlanLife.com .
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Published on May 04, 2015 09:11

April 27, 2015

Retirement Before the Age of 59: WHO SAYS WE HAVE TO WORK UNTIL WE ARE 66 YEARS OLD? OR 70?

The Turrell Riverhouse -- Our Dream Home     Achieving the American Dream was my goal from the time I was in my teens and I worked hard my entire life to reach it. I believed that if I worked my forty-plus hours each week, paid into the Social Security system, put money into a savings account, and set aside money in a supplemental retirement account, I would be living comfortably when I retired. I was taught by my parents, my teachers, and my co-workers that I must work full-time for 45 to 50 years in order to live the American Dream and retire well-off. But, did I really want to work THAT many years?
     
Work Until I'm 66 Years Old?     To be properly prepared for retirement, we were taught, we should work until we were at least 66 years old to start collecting... see more by clicking HERE Healthy Living in Mexico -- Retired Before the Age of 59!   
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Published on April 27, 2015 19:27

April 24, 2015

YOGA WITH MICKI CUNNINGHAM IN SAYULITA, NAYARIT

Yoga in the Garden Studio (Estudio El Jardin) Jon and I Learned the Basic Scorpion Position     Jon and I are new to yoga, really just beginning to learn how beneficial this exercise is for our health. We decided to get serious about attending yoga classes regularly in Sayulita, a town with yoga classes available on every other block. We knew Micki Cunningham taught yoga as well as the Zumba classes we attended each week (see my blog post dated 3/20/15). So we decided to give Micki's yoga classes a try and we were glad we did! What a great workout!
The Garden View from the Open Side of the Yoga/Zumba Studio     The garden setting of the yoga studio is soothing with one long side open to the view of flowering tropical plants, the dance of hummingbirds flitting from blossom to blossom, and the music of birds singing. Estudio El Jardin (meaning "The Garden Studio" in Spanish) is about one block from the ocean so the sea breeze drifts in through the garden, helping to cool us while we exercised.
Learning that Flexibility Includes "Yoga Toes"   The last week that we were in Sayulita this season, we decided to go to all six of Micki's classes, one each morning at 9:00AM, Monday through Saturday. Micki teaches yoga on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday she teaches Zumba and on Saturday she finishes the week with Zumba Toning, a real workout (see my blog post dated 3/3/15). After we had attended all six of her classes in one week, we were really feeling it! We felt stronger and healthier, but also very tired! How does Micki do this every week? In her 70's (I think she would be okay with me disclosing her age), she is very strong and has amazing endurance! She teaches the importance of balance, flexibility, and strength-training in the aging body. She is a real inspiration to me and Jon, and to many others who are fortunate enough to attend her classes in Sayulita. 
El Jardin (The Garden)      Estudio El Jardin , Micki’s Zumba studio is located on the corner of Manual Navarette and Calle Caracol. To find it, pass the Iguana Refuge Tree and keep going up the cobbled driveway to the first gate. The cost is 50 pesos (about $3.50 US) per class, or you can purchase a card for 5 classes at 200 pesos and get the 6th class gratis. Verify her class schedule by contacting her at 329-291-3540 (Mexico Phone) or 322-149-2605 (USA or Canada Cell).
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Published on April 24, 2015 15:01

April 23, 2015

SAYULITA TRAILER PARK & BUNGALOWS: Thies & Cristina's 50th Anniversary Party

Thies and Cristina Enjoyed the Party     Thies and Cristina Rohlfs, the owners and on-site managers of Sayulita Trailer Park and Bungalows, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 8 with a dinner party at Cafe Arte. They were surrounded by family from Mexico City and Washington state. Also joining in the festivities were long-time RV Park and Bungalow residents from Ontario, B.C., and other provinces in Canada, from Oregon, California, Colorado, Alaska, and other states in the U.S., and our rv park manager, Paco. Everyone enjoyed sharing in the celebration of Thies and Cristina's 50 year marriage and partnership!
Thies Poured Tequila Himself, Making Sure the Guests were Happy Jon, Diane, and Joe Shared Some Laughs     Music kept the party lively. A trio played jazz and latin music that had the guests dancing. Thies and Cristina's son, a professional singer, and granddaughter sang a few lovely duets. Their granddaughter also sang with her boyfriend, both from Washington, while he played the guitar. Both were very talented and obviously love music. I wished they would have played more Simon and Garfunkle songs for us!
     A gift and greeting card were presented to the guests of honor, a combined congratulations from the group of RVers and bungalow residents. Cristina opened them and held up the painting, created by a local artist, for all to see. Everyone clapped to congratulate Cristina and Thies!      Several long-time RV residents came up to the mike to express their appreciation to Thies and Cristina for creating and maintaining this wonderful place, the Sayulita Trailer Park and Bungalows. From what I've been told, it was one of the first lodgings opened in Sayulita, about 30 years ago. Some of the winter residents in the RV park have been coming for over 15 years and it has become their second home. We have been spending time there in our motorhome during the winters since 2008 and plan to return there for many more years. The town, the people, and the Trailer Park have made Sayulita a second home to us as well. Thank you, Thies and Cristina! Happy 50th Anniversary! Get a free sample of my eBook "Healthy Living and Traveling" in Mexico from Amazon.com by clicking  Here
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Published on April 23, 2015 13:13

April 14, 2015

BELLA AT THE BEACH: A Dog's Life in Mexico

She Digs It! Bella Loves to Dig for Sand Crabs
     Bella is our five year old long-haired miniature dachshund, full of energy and always ready for a walk on the beach. An important part of our "Healthy Living in Mexico", she lets us know when it's time to get up out of our chairs and take a walk. Without her encouragement, I'm sure we would not reach our 10,000 steps most days. The truth is, Jon and I walk.  Bella runs from crab hole to crab hole, sticking her nose in each one so she can sniff for crab scent, snorting sand the whole time. If she gets a good whiff of crab, she digs for all she's worth. We usually continue walking while she digs or we would never get our heart rate up to a healthy level. Two or three minutes of digging without rousting a sand crab and she abandons it, running full-tilt to catch up with us, her long ears flying behind her.
"Why Won't This Sand Crab Run?"     Bella makes us laugh when we watch her play with the sand crabs. She noses them to make them run and the chase is on! Most often the crabs will run straight into the ocean surf where they know they are safe. Occasionally a brave little crab will stand up to Bella, refusing to play her game of "Run, Crab, Run". She knows enough not to mess with those pincer claws so she must have experienced a pinch on the nose at one time. If the crab refuses to run, she turns her back on him and walks away as if to say, "You're no fun". Bella's comedy routine never ceases to entertain us; we laugh and shake our heads, enjoying the silliness. I notice other people watching and laughing at her and I think of all of the people that Bella has made smile over the years. What an asset she is to our "Healthy Living"!
Bella Hangs Out with the Local Beach Dogs     At times, Bella will hang out with the local beach dogs, trying to be nonchalant in her manner as she lays in the cool sand near the pack, though a safe distance away. She knows the #1 Rule of living in a foreign country: Hang out where the locals hang out.      Bella Plays with Her "Cousin" Cassie in San Pancho, Nayarit     Sometimes Bella feels playful and will wrestle with the local dogs. She had a good time playing with another long-haired miniature dachshund named Cassie. Cassie is also from Oregon and now lives at Roberto's Bungalows in San Pancho, Nayarit with her mom and dad, Jane and Earl Miller. Cassie decided to "steal" Bella's little monkey and they ended up having a good time playing tug-o'-war on a lounge chair while we all watched and laughed at their antics. Bella demonstrated the #2 Rule of living in a foreign country: Interact with the locals.  Bella is Ready to "GO" in Her Pet Carrier      Bella Wants to Take Her Stuffed Animal in Her Carrier
     Always ready to "GO" on an adventure, when Bella sees her pet carrier out of the closet and set on the floor, she wants to get in it immediately. She knows that carrier means we are going on a bus, a plane, or a water taxi and she wants to be included in the fun. Once the door to her carrier is zipped up and we step onto a bus, there is not a peep (or a bark) out of her. She seems to know that she is supposed to be "invisible" on public transportation. Bella, Terry & Jon at the Waterfall in Yelapa, Jalisco     Bella goes just about everywhere with us in Mexico so she gets to go on many adventures. Of course, that means we can't go on typical tours to places like Yelapa since dogs are not allowed on organized tours. Instead, we took a much less expensive water taxi to this primitive village where the only access is by boat. Bella happily rode in her carrier until we docked, then hopped out ready for a hike up to the waterfall. Bella had a somewhat strenuous walk with us around Yelapa, a town built up the hillsides. We all got a good workout; if Jon and I got our 10,000 steps that day, how many steps did little Bella take with her four short legs? After our hike, we were all relieved to settle at a seafood palapa restaurant on the beach for lunch where Bella quietly and politely waited on the sand under our table for her favorite Mexican treat, a totopo (fried tortilla chips). Rule #3 of living in a foreign country: Eat where the locals eat. Bella Patiently Waits for a Totopo (Fried Tortilla Chip)           Afternoon Siesta Time in Mexico
     Bella enjoys the lazy afternoons when we take a siesta in the motorhome. We read for a while. We do a little computer work and answer a few emails. I spend a few hours writing. But when 5:00 rolls around, she starts pestering me to close the computer down and get on with our usual routine. "Enough is enough", she seems to say. "We need to get outside and throw the ball".  She knows when we get the wine glasses out for happy hour, she will get to chase her ball and get treats when she retrieves it... a healthy, relaxing evening ritual.  Bella, the Retrieving Dachshund           Many evenings, we settle in our chairs on the beach to watch the sunset. Inevitably, Bella ends the day digging for sand crabs... another "Healthy Living in Mexico" day. Sunset in Mazatlan -- Digging for Sand Crabs Get a free sample of my eBook "Healthy Living and Traveling in Mexico at: "Healthy Living and Traveling in Mexico" eBook on Amazon.comFollow our adventures at www.HealthyLivingandTravelinginMexico.com
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Published on April 14, 2015 18:55

April 12, 2015

Sayulita, Mexico: Zumba with Micki Cunningham

I Zumba Today So I Can Eat Pizza Tomorrow!

It's true, I love to eat delicious food, especially pizza! We have fallen into a pattern of eating pizza at least once a week while living in Sayulita, Mexico, so I knew I had to find a way to burn those calories. It became clear that after months of searching for the best pizza in town and daily lounging on the beach, I soon would not be able to fit through the door of our motorhome if I didn't start getting more exercise. I don't like to run, I am a lazy paddleboarder, and working out in a gym is soooo boring. That's when I discovered Zumba with Micki in Sayulita! It's fun, it's lively, and it burns 600 to 1000 calories per hour!


My daughter, Michelle, and her family were in Sayulita, visiting us last week. I felt so fortunate that they chose to spend their vacation with us. I thought we would probably do nothing but lounge on the beach, play in the water, and eat all week. But...
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Published on April 12, 2015 10:06 Tags: healthy-living, mexico, sayulita, zumba

April 9, 2015

BICYCLE TRIP TO THE SAYULITA NURSERY: Challenges of Landscaping without a Pick-Up Truck

Plant Shopping By Bicycle, Fence Building By...? My Bike Basket Holds Two Bougainvillea Plants      Gardening and nursery shopping are two of the things that I've missed while living in an RV full-time. Since Jon and I have decided that we will be staying at the Sayulita Trailer Park for three to four months each year, I have been itching to plant some tropical plants in our little RV site. And how about sprucing it up with a bamboo privacy fence and a bamboo/tarp shade cover? But we don't own a car or pick-up truck! How do we haul materials for projects like this?
Jon is Willing to Haul Tropical Plants For Me     When we decided to become full-time RVers last year, we made some dramatic life changes. The biggest change came about when we decided to sell our car and pick-up truck. This would be the first time we had traveled to Mexico in our motorhome without a tow-car. Instead, we decided we would become healthier by riding our bicycles and walking most places.
Colorful Entrance to Sayulita's Nursery      The Sayulita Nursery (Vivero Sayulita's) was only a short bike ride away from our home at the RV Park, about one mile each way. I convinced Jon to ride with me so we could haul several plants home on our bikes. Jon is such a good sport about going along with my ideas for getting exercise! We each have good baskets installed on the backs of our bikes, so I figured that we could each carry two one-gallon pots comfortably. Riding bicycles to the nursery added another activity to our "healthy living in Mexico". 
     Jon might not admit it, but I think he actually enjoyed shopping at the Sayulita Nursery as much as I did. There were so many beautiful tropical plants in all shades of green, purple and pink that it was difficult to choose only 4 plants. We each chose a different color of bougainvillea and then agreed on two complimentary plants with purple and green leaves. 
I Like this Purple Bougainvillea the Best!     I admit that the two bougainvillea plants were heavier than I expected on the back of my bicycle. I was glad that our beach-side RV Park was downhill from the nursery so I was able to coast most of the way home. But, before I could start planting, we had to finish our other two landscaping projects: our bamboo and reed fence and our bamboo and tarp shade cover.
Local Men Building the Bamboo Fence Framework     We hired some local Mexican men to bring bamboo, natural vines, concrete, and other supplies needed for our privacy fence in the backyard of our RV site. As a retired Building Contractor, Jon enjoyed supervising this job. It was fun to watch how the men used plastic tubes filled with water for levels, natural vines from the jungle to wrap the bamboo joints, and five-gallon buckets to haul the wet cement. Who needs a pick-up truck? The work was done in a calm, peaceful manner and the fence looked beautiful and natural when it was finished. Our backyard was framed--now I could begin my garden creation with plants and treasures from the beach. Maybe next season Jon will lay a brick patio...
Fence of Reed Mats Tied to the Bamboo Frame          The side patio in our RV site was a really sore subject: we could not get our RV awning to extend due to a poorly placed palm tree. The birds sat in the palm tree and s--t on our heads, chairs, and patio rug. Jon had a real problem to solve if I was going to agree to stay at the Sayulita Trailer Park: How to build a patio cover with no Home Depot in town and no pick-up truck to go get materials with? Local Men Built the Awning Frame from Bamboo      Jon designed a bamboo frame to be set in concrete next to our patio. The local Mexican men studied his drawing and set out to gather more bamboo, jungle vines, and concrete. It was a pleasure to watch Jon work with these men as he speaks enough Spanish to be able to communicate with them and they enjoyed that. When he needed to, he would use SpanishDict on the Computer, a very good Spanish/ English translator program to create a Spanish sentence for him. I could see him practicing it in his head for several minutes before he would go outside and continue his conversation with the workers. I know they appreciated that this gringo went the extra mile to speak to them in their own language. 
Jon Relaxes: The Awning is Up!   In the meantime, Jon had ordered a heavy-duty beige tarp with eyelets from a specialty company in Puerto Vallarta, "Lonas Y Toldos Vallarta". They made it to his exact specifications communicated via e-mail, then we rode the bus to Puerto Vallarta to pick it up. Who needs a pick-up truck!     We couldn't wait to stretch it between the motorhome roof and our new bamboo framework. We enjoyed it for more reasons than we expected:*No more bird s--t on our heads! *A nice shady area to sit and read in the afternoon. *Rainy day cover for our chairs and table*Our next-door neighbor's RV was shaded and cooler, too!      Our awning is easily detachable so we can take it down and store it in the RV until we return next season to our favorite RV park: Sayulita Trailer Park.
My Favorite Purple Bougainvillea     I've planted my two bougainvillea plants, four bamboo starts, a red rose, a candy-strip geranium, and two tropical plants that I have yet to learn the names of. The rains will come to Sayulita soon and hopefully, will keep our plants alive until we return next season. All of those plants cost me 160 pesos (about $11.00 U.S.), so even if they don't all survive till we return, I received my money's worth in enjoyment this year. It's fun to "homestead" a little piece of the earth, even in an RV Park. And, we didn't need a car or pick-up truck to do it!
I invite you to get a free sample of my eBook "Healthy Living and Traveling in Mexico" by clicking at: "Healthy Living and Traveling in Mexico" at Amazon.com .
You can follow our adventures at www.HealthyLivingandTravelinginMexico.com
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Published on April 09, 2015 15:09

Healthy Living and Traveling in Mexico

Terry L. Turrell
Follow our adventures and every day life while we live six months in Mexico each year. My husband, Jon, our dachshund, Bella, and I live and travel in our motorhome so the scenery and fun changes from ...more
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