Well why haven’t I been posting items in the Mexican Diary? We have been out of sorts, I f I didn’t know any better and because we never brought any test-kits with us, I would have said that it was a touch of Covid – just a little touch! We didn’t do much Ben went...
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December 19, 2022December 19, 2022mexico
Today was Costco day
Mention Costco to any ex-pat or snowbird and they do the same thing – roll their eyes and nod sympathetically. Costco is a necessary evil to us all. It is needed because of either the products or the prices (if you like to buy in bulk). Shopping there is usually a good experience but the...
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December 18, 2022December 19, 2022mexico
World Cup Final day
World Cup Final Day came early today. 9am to be precise. What can we say when such a noted football genius like Gary Neville called the game “the greatest game he has ever seen!” It certainly kept the fans in the game. From the Argentines all over the French in the first half and then...
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December 17, 2022December 17, 2022Travel
The first walk to halfway downtown
A couple of days ago we walked to the Walmart/Sam’s Town complex. Firstly because it was a 3,500 step walk one way and secondly we were looking for a dip for the crackers. Unfortunately we did not realise that there were going to be a couple of cruise ships in the Marina Terminal. One of...
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December 13, 2022December 13, 2022mexico
My usual visit to the Dentist
For many years I have been using a Dentist in Mexico. Going to the Dentist is usually an endeavour of confidence. Well I have the most confidence in my Dentist, here in the Plaza. An ambitious businessman he has graduated from being a partner in a dental office to a solo operator and then this year...
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December 10, 2022December 10, 2022mexico
A horrifying tale
As I was waiting for my Pizza to be cooked at the Mall I noticed a local man who lives down the hall from us. We had spoken a few times last year so I went over to reintroduce myself. As the small talk progressed about the average politics of Mexico I mentioned that AMLO...
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December 9, 2022December 9, 2022mexico
The first day is always hectic!
“This is da man” Ever since I needed a broken tooth fixed about seven years, whilst on the Mexican sojourn Arturo has been my dentist. Three crowns and many yearly cleanings later I went to see him today. “I need a cleaning and a tooth fixed” I told the lady at the front desk at his...
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December 9, 2022December 9, 2022mexico
Well, we arrived
Landing here – the PV airport, 4.75hrs after the easiest start at Pearson ever – 45 minutes from check-in to the seat at the gate, we stepped out into an 82C humidity. A ten minute walk to the Plaza Marina and we were into our condo – home for the next four months. Walking into...
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December 2, 2022December 2, 2022mexico
We are going back for the nth time
Going back to the same place we have called our winter home for many years. Condo #2 at the Plaza Marina condominiums, Puerto Vallarta.