News from Mexico

So, last we spoke we were leaving Melaque to begin our trip back to the US. Next stop was La Penita RV Park. This park was at first glance a little disappointing -- crowded and with relatively small sites.

However, we met some lovely people and had a nice time touring the area.

We went on a boat trip through mangroves seeing lots of birds, crocodiles, and turtles.

We also visited a town called San Francisco were Russell and I enjoyed fish tacos and bought a carving featuring two beaded iguanas.

After ten days we set off again north to Mazatlan which is where we are right now. After a long drive, dinner and a sunset at the beach were much appreciated.

Will write more soon as we have wi-fi at this campground (as opposed to the last one)

Here is a couple of pictures of us just in case you forgot what we look like!

Getting ready to move on tomorrow

Today we went birdwatching with a local guide 

We saw Neotropic Commorants as well as Anhingas, Orange-Breasted Buntings and Snail Kites (outside their normal range -- v exciting)

Here is the view from one of our birding spots

I ordered lemonade with lunch and this is what I got

Those are pieces of cucumber and jicama sprinkled with chili pepper on top of the lid. Oh and there was also a yellow jelly candy -- you just never know!

I finished this needlepoint. It's a table runner -- quite large!

Tomorrow we leave for a campground north of Puerto Vallarta called La Penita. We will be staying there for about two weeks.

Day at the beach

Lunch spot at La Manzanilla

View on the way to lunch

Morning coffee spot

Dinner from two nights ago -- coconut shrimp, yum!

A morning visitor at our campsite (a Purple Galinule)

Sorry have not posted in so long!

Our current campsite

View from campsite

Other direction

Lulu got a haircut. She's much happier!

Today's weather forecast

Will post again soon!

2014 winter RV trip - San Carlos

Wow!  Very beautiful area and super terrific RV park 1 block off beach, walking distance to everything in town. Lots of restaurants and interesting shopping. Today we are taking it easy from our easy drive through Hermisillo. So much easier to go with a group and just follow the caravan leader. Feel safe we even had our own escort of Green Angels who are state employees in trucks that help people along the toll roads who have trouble with their vehicles. So far we are all doing okay with that but nice to have them bringing up the rear. 

We are here for 4 nights and have a welcome dinner with all the other caravaners tonight. 

Before we left Delaware we had our water guy Chris Powell Pump and Well install a super duper water system in Butch Betty. We actually can make purified water which use for showering and sinks and also Reverse Osmosis water for drinking, our netti pots and my CPAP system. What a luxury to have consistent clean water!  

Later we will go for a bike ride on our foldable Brompton bikes but for now relaxing and needlepointing. Lulu is asleep on her temperpedic dog bed behind Stephen. 

Finally arrived in Mexico winter 2014

I know it has been a week or almost two since our last posting. We have been having problems with the trucks' coolant reservoir and have been limping across the southern part of the USA stopping at several ford dealers. Just when we think they have it solved we end up needing to add more coolant. We have decided to bring 8 gallons into mexico and cross our fingers that we have enough. So now you understand the lack of communication - frustration!

We crossed the border today and got through all the check points without too many issues. 

The other caravaners all seem very nice and we look forward to getting to know them. 

I shouldn't say but today's high in Hermisillo was 84. Magnificent dry sunny weather here. 

I will try to stay on top of the blog. 

See below all our new caravan friends

Atlanta Georgia with the Sam and family

Well we definitely intruded on the Paglioni's. They have gone above and beyond to include us with their family. We had a delicious dinner at Wisteria's in downtown Atlanta and then a performance of the Christmas Carol at the Alliance Theater.  It has been raining cats and dogs for 24 hours. At least 2-3 inches. We are so happy to have spent time in their home rather then cramped in Butch Betty