Seize the opportunity! Pay attention! Go for it!

One evening while on the treadmill at Golds Gym I spotted this women signing up with 2 teenagers appearing to be the same ages of Austin and Randi. So, I didn't even stop to ponder, I just took off to meet them. So happy I did. Darci, the mom, has a daughter 13 and a son 15 both close to the ages of Austin and Randi.

Anyway, we were invited for a birthday celebration at their home which is located in Gringo Gulch directly in the middle of old town Vallarta. Their traditional style Mexican rented home was spectacular sitting right next to the Cathedral we over look from our condo. It's what I would describe as indoor outdoor living on the roof top. Wonderful evening making new friends who are all happen to be from Canada.

I discovered Darci is an inventor with a cool story! She loves to bake and one day her grandmother told her how she used to take a piece of broken clay pottery and put in her brown sugar to keep it moist. Darci was making pottery one day. She rolled out some clay, took a cookie cutter, and made some discs. And well that was just the beginning of a budding business! Now these little guys are sold worldwide and found in magazines, gift shops and such. Check them out here, Brown Sugar Discs. That's what I call inspiration, paying attention and making things happen!

Sunset at the beach

Not being able to see the sun disappear into the ocean at our new condo, every now and then we'll head directly down the mountain to Playa Conchas Chinas to view the spectacular ocean sunset.

One evening with camera in hand along with the extra batteries, Randall and I took off for the beach. Well, just as I started shooting of course the batteries needed changed. And wouldn't you know the extra set needed recharged. Quickly we phoned Austin who promptly hopped on his bicycle and made a bee line to the beach. Well, he got there FAST, but the sun just disappeared. Luckily the colors left behind were breathtaking as you see above.

Conchas Chinas beach day

Austin went with our neighbors to a different section of Conchas Chinas Beach the other day and loved the sand and depth of the beach better than where we used to go. So, this past weekend Randi and I decided to check it out. I just loved this spot with the rock formation.

So, we set up here next to it, tucked in our own little spot.

This was our view of the ocean. A typical Mexican family out at the beach to feast and play on Sunday. Most work Monday through Saturday. I just love watching them set up their stuff for the day. The whole family comes to the beach with at least one table, a cooler, an umbrella, some chairs and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Everything is chopped and prepared on the table by the mom. Many times I've noticed them preparing fresh salsa.

We just love eating the fresh pescada and camorones(fish and shrimp) on the stick. A little lime, some salt, and spicy salsa is just finger licking great!

Usually it's our family day at the beach also on Sundays. However, the guys wanted to do other things so, Randi and I enjoyed the quite time spent together.

Happy Holloween with new friends and neighbors

Cruella Deville, the Indian, Caesar , and Cleopatra all went out for dinner at the Margarita Grill then a Halloween Party with a group of expats from the PV Beach club amoung others. It was an interesting festive party to say the least with all kinds of costumes!