Ajijic has two seasons, wet and dry
and mid-June marks the beginning of the rainy season which last through
mid-October. While April and May were hot and dry, June showers brought cooler
summertime temperature making this area one of the best year-round climates in
the world. This picture was taken at one of the RIU all-inclusive resorts
in Puerto Vallarta where we stayed with Maureen and Wayne while visiting family
who were on vacation there.
PV is a five-hour drive from Ajijic, so the four of us took a road trip with
a stop in Magdalena, a cute little town known for their opal mining
industry.
We toured several shops that
showcased their opals, including the fire opal, which is unique to this area.
The grandkids will be surprised by what we bought.
Glorine and Maureen's niece Linda and Terry from Colorado Springs were already partying
when we arrived. Our time was mostly spent on the beach and around the
pool.
One evening we took a cruise on
Banderas Bay to attend Rhythm of the Night, a local attraction that included a
dinner, drinks and a fantastic live performance.
We got VIP tickets which included this awesome view of the bay during
dinner. Terry and Linda are talking about retirement and PV is now on
their list.
The
show was spectacular and included fire dancers, a bit of comedy and acrobatic
routines like these girls. Don't know how they do it! Click and see!
The cruise there and back was as much fun as the dinner and show. Live
music, free drinks and games kept us entertained on the way home.
After an all you can eat breakfast buffet,
we spent more time talking about retirement planning. A book called "How to
Retire--Happy, Wild and Free" says it all.
The girls got caught up on family. Linda is one of six children from
Glorine and Maureen's oldest sister Sally. They had lots fun catching
up.
Back to Ajijic in time to partake in Funky Ball, an event hosted by LCS to
help raise awareness and funds for American style football for both boys and
girls.
Glorine's idea for a monthly mixer between the foreign and Mexican community
(Connection Among Friends) is gaining traction. Chick on this banner and
see if there are anyone you may know.
Language remains the biggest challenge during this event, but technology is
helping bridge the gap. This speaker is focused on helping nonprofits
learn the rules of doing business in Mexico.
Vickie and Emily spent a week in Ajijic with us celebrating Emily's high
school graduation. Vickie is Glorine and Maureen's niece who lives in
Portland, Oregon. Emily will be attuning OSU this fall.
Adelita's was a hit for dining, but
not for dancing. Emily begrudgingly hit the dance floor a couple of times.
Must have been all the old geezers. like us who love dancing to the hits of the
70s.
Wayne and Maureen attend weekly dance lessons, where we spent one evening
learning new moves to Salsa, Cumbia, Tango and Cha Cha Cha music.
Ajijic is not complete without a day at the spa. These geothermal hot
springs are a unique place to spend a day relaxing, rejuvenating and having fun.
Our last day was spent touring
Tlaquepaque (Tah-lock-eh-paw-kay) which is an artsy suburb of Guadalajara, where we
spent the day shopping and sightseeing.
During lunch we were entertained by these folkloric dancers doing the Jarabe
Tapatio, better known as the Mexican Hat Dance.
In addition to the dancers, we got to enjoy some Mariachi music performed by
an all-female Mariachi band--one of the highlights of
Tlaquepaque.
We missed Clara's BIRTHDAY! So
Glorine did something special to make up for not attending her 13th birthday.
Click to see what she did!
This is what the mountains surrounding Ajijic look like during the rainy
season. The cool thing is that most of the rain occurs during early evening
and nighttime.
Some say the two seasons of Ajijic
are brown and green. With only three week of rain the foothills of Ajijic
are beginning to appear like heads of broccoli.
Snowbirds all left and now the Sunbirds and Seabirds are flocking to Ajijic.
Greg and Kate are from San Blas along the Pacific Ocean where summer
temperatures are 90 degrees and 90 percent humidity. Cool birds!
We will be in California in time to
celebrate the 4th of July with Carmen and family and plan to be in the states
through the beginning of November. We will miss seeing places like this while
RVing through the USA.
