Enjoying Melaque and having some fun…

Hola mis amigos… the experience continues. There is no lack of things to do here. Sorting out what to do and what to leave for another time is the challenge 😎. We have met lots of people, many who are now friends and will likely stay in touch. There's a very active pickle ball group here and they've been very good to us. We have played several times a week since arriving. Kathy's game has become very strong and she has drawn some nice compliments. Mine tends to have good days and not so good days… nothing consistent yet. But, we both enjoy the game and the camaraderie with the folks we have met. The beach and the water continue to draw us in every day. The view and the memories blend into our consciousness… we even took a day trip down to Barra de Navidad and had lunch after wandering the town and working through yet more memories. I have to admit, I really do miss sailing in the Sea of Cortez…wish I could wiggle my nose and be transported back on board the good ship Shannon and continue exploring all the beauty the sea has to offer. Maybe in my next life 🌞. I must also admit the life we are living now is pretty darn lovely…so, no complaints. It's just the memories… and thank goodness we have them.

We have also met several US couples who have actually teared up while apologizing to us for their country and all that is going on. I will stick with my mantra… I do not hate Americans, but I do feel very sorry for them and now the world… I will never likely be able to forgive those who choose to ignore what is going on and continue to support the actions, nationally and internationally their vote has created. Nuff said.

In a few days we will begin to prepare for the next leg of our journey. We head to La Pirula on the 7th and will meet up with a couple friends who winter there. We're looking forward to the visit, after which we will point our noses north and head home. Luckily La Pirula is about half way between Melaque and PV so our trip up to the airport will be much shorter and more relaxed than the trip down. This visit to Mexico has been a great experience. Old friends, new friends, healthy activities… and, did I mention? We have discovered the smoothest tequila I have ever had… and for some reason it may be the least expensive too… a very dangerous situation 😇

So my friends… I hope your days are going well. I've read of the flooding in the Comox Valley and hope it calms down soon. As for the state of our world… hang in there. We humans may not be the smartest creatures on earth but we're pretty tough and adaptable. Our hearts also go out to dear friends, too many, who have lost loved ones, many in the very recent past. You're in our hearts and our thoughts. ❤️ Always, CJ



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