COMING BACK TO WASHINGTON

On May 31st I came back to Gig Harbor, and for the first 4 weeks it just was gray, wet and cold... Wishing I could return to PV but knowing I could not go back until we drive back down in September or October.... BOO HOO

Trying to put a positive spin on the return I have seen my Grandkids and family. My computer here at the house crashed and it took my son-in-law until last night to bring it back, only now I have to figure out how to reload my programs... gives me something to do.

Randy is heading back for PV tomorrow and will be in a big Tuna Tournament. He will be fishing with Kevan and Rickey so we must all say a prayer so they win!

If you want to call I would love to talk... you know where to find me. At least it is sunny today.

FISHING AND OTHER FUN STUFF

I went fishing and had the time of my life, I have been fishing before, but this was an exceptional day and the waters and God were kind to me. Went with some of the guys from Isla Iguana, Captain Kevin Gonzalves (former Battallion Chief of the San Francisco Fire Dept), Mike Glenn, my best friends husband and our bait boy Luis, We started out at 7AM and came back at about 6:30PM... great day and great friends. The water was a smooth as glass and fishing was just too much fun.

I kept thinking about all the poor working folks and those that have 15 to 20 years to retire..then I went back to fishing and forgot all about that horrible stuff.

Life is good, but now I have to leave for Washington again on Thursday. I have almost forgotten what Rain is... I am sure that in Washington I will quickly get a lesson in Umbrella 101.

Love to all and a rememberance of my dear friend Judy Schneider who lost her battle with Cancer this week....

Janet from Another Planet!

Vallarta getting Hotter

Back in Vallarta and the humidity and temps are going higher. Randy went home to Washington to pull weeds out of the yard and get ready to sell the house... Great house, lousy maket.

I stayed in Vallarta because, well... it is cold in Washington - Dah!

Went for a boat trip to Yalapa and had a lovely time today. Great day to be out on the water.
Went out with friends and had lunch on the beach.

Really am enjoying the extra stay here and looking forward to being here all Winter.

Cheers!

A VIEW FROM THE TOP!

When in Rome... well when in Ajijic you must go to the top for dinner. We went to the top near the Raquet Club for dinner at the most fabulous restaurant. Once you see this place you almost believe you have stepped back in time to the time of the Incas. The whole place looks like it is right in the middle of ruins... so beautiful. The food was excellent and for four people with drinks was... are you ready $75 USD... come on, this place was a bargain! Plus the Sunset was without question awsome!

We had a wonderful artist with us who is having an exibition at the Institute of Culture Mexicano North Americano in Guadalajara starting on Thursday. What a treat! We also had my wonderful friend Gereldine Solis with us from PV. Everyone had a wonderful time.

TRIP AROUND LAKE

We started ut nwith the best of intentions, but only got two towns away.. They are very nice San Juan Cosala and Jocotepec. We took lots of pictures of the two squares and churches... They are putting new marinas in both towns.

We then went to Tequila Republic for dinner where Randy posted a new record - 8 - yes 8 marguritas... Thank God we were walking home.

TONALA

Tonala has got to be one of the most wonderful shopping cities in the world. Everyone in Mexico who has a shop goes toTonala to acquire all the goods that go into their wonderful shops. Even my brother-in-law. Kevan, who has a shop, Megellan Traders, in Tucson drives to Tonala,Mexico to shop for things for his store..

We shopped so much we had to go back to the car 3 times to unload...did we ever have some fun!

Tomorrow we are going to go exploring around the Lake. The Govnment is really cleaning up the lake and it is back to being pretty.

The days have been so nice for us and it is great having a base to relax in every night. We can't thank Brian and Barbara enough for making this such a wonderful adventure. Will post their picture later.

Janet

VISITING AJIJIC

Arriving in Ajijic after a 5 1/2 hour drive from PV was great. Only missed one turn... not bad. We did not know what to except from our "exchange" couple, although we had met them in March at our house in PV. They stayed two weeks in our house in PV in Novewmber and we are now staying here for two weeks.

Their home is lovely... that is all I can say is lovely.... so many bright and beautiful colors, and they met us here with a lovely dinner and dessert. Such wonderful people.. they could not be nicer.

We are in the actual village of Ajijic and as you will see by the pictures we are walking distance to everything. Amazing place. Lots of great shops, good restaurants and friendly people.

We have been to Tonala twice now and bought all sorts of goodies... earrings for the Granddaughters and necklaces for them too and also for the Grandsons.. so much to do and we walk until I can not stand any more, then we stop for a beer... (that's for Randy). We did make it to Tlaquepaque today also, more stuff, different place and we may go back to Tonala tomorrow again just for fun (it is Market day)...I love this place.

Wish you could all share the adventure we are having, too much fun.

More Later