tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post7501755110167346947..comments2024-01-26T07:38:12.681-08:00Comments on a life made simple: OUR HOME IN ZIHUATANEJOTeresa Johannesma Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-40983612785213053262014-11-21T18:36:00.927-08:002014-11-21T18:36:00.927-08:00Hi Contessa! Not bad for being right on the ocean…...Hi Contessa! Not bad for being right on the ocean…..True - I guess that was our problem - we were too late for the end of season sales. We are kicking ourselves because we should have brought one from Canada - we just thought they would be cheaper in the USA. There are both noseums and mosquitoes - the noseums are so bad - more mosquitoes then we would like - due to all the moisture they have had lately. Hopefully with the dry season they will disappear - we didn't have any the last time we were here in January.Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-37196226803542992722014-11-21T18:33:47.930-08:002014-11-21T18:33:47.930-08:00It is the monthly rate Kevin which is 4,500 and ye...It is the monthly rate Kevin which is 4,500 and yes, most likely because we are here for the winter. Last time we were here we paid $15 per night (we stayed 3 weeks). Online I saw that they charge $180 per night or $1,200 per week which is probably the cost if just coming through or staying a few weeks. Again, not sure about larger rigs - however you don't use the services much…..unfortunately there are only 12 spaces and only about 7 can handle larger rigs. Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-37638395343045426732014-11-21T18:29:01.402-08:002014-11-21T18:29:01.402-08:00Ha! Glad to see the changing mindset BlackSheep! T...Ha! Glad to see the changing mindset BlackSheep! That's what we like - to let people know how it REALLY is down here in this beautiful country! I hope you get to experience it one day! Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-6294392272727357682014-11-21T18:27:39.740-08:002014-11-21T18:27:39.740-08:00Thanks Steve! Thanks Steve! Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-17497913329745164822014-11-21T18:27:13.402-08:002014-11-21T18:27:13.402-08:00It's the entire package, George!It's the entire package, George!Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-68569775832956532632014-11-21T18:26:40.559-08:002014-11-21T18:26:40.559-08:00So true Bob. I'm fascinated that there are loc...So true Bob. I'm fascinated that there are locals walking around in jeans and long sleeved shirts!!!!! However, there are a ton of Mexicans on the beach sporting the same things as we are. Yup - I'll need to be much more careful!Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-71927607568911760622014-11-21T18:25:27.374-08:002014-11-21T18:25:27.374-08:00Well, that certainly makes sense! Guess I'll b...Well, that certainly makes sense! Guess I'll be covering up for a while.Darn - it's so hot even a swimsuit almost seems too much! Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-48508213714823328422014-11-21T18:24:24.020-08:002014-11-21T18:24:24.020-08:00Hi Leslie! That was a fun bus ride! What! You'...Hi Leslie! That was a fun bus ride! What! You've never had cilantro? Really - you don't have that down there. It does have a strong taste thus the love it or hate it. We LOVE it and it is very good for all of us. She sure has - I have a hard time believing it myself - only two years difference!Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-30724559776040922352014-11-21T18:22:23.163-08:002014-11-21T18:22:23.163-08:00So sorry you missed it Croft. I know you were frus...So sorry you missed it Croft. I know you were frustrated with the windiness of the 200 north of Lazaro Cardenas and headed inland. Too bad because the road straightens right out to get to Zihuatanejo. But in the end it is best to get here from Patzcuaro. Hey - do that - then you can stay at the Villa Patzcuaro and visit the Isla de Janitzio! Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-76553795338602900152014-11-21T18:19:22.095-08:002014-11-21T18:19:22.095-08:00It's a good idea - right?! I have been using t...It's a good idea - right?! I have been using the coconut oil and aloe vera but not sure it's working. I was trying to avoid sunscreen because of all the chemicals - some use coconut oil as sunscreen but again I don't think that works. We may have to pick some sunscreen up! So wish we had that screen tent!Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-76362284428058037082014-11-21T18:17:44.487-08:002014-11-21T18:17:44.487-08:00Ha! Derek gets that all the time - he's been 1...Ha! Derek gets that all the time - he's been 120 lbs since high school - and here he thought he was putting on weight! Gravity just seems to be catching up with him. Hmmm - really - you think the crocs eat iguanas - I never thought of that. Actually - I really do think the restaurants feed them but I could be wrong. No raptors to be seen. We had slugs on the Island as well - glad they are not in our lives anymore. Thanks for checking in!Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-4829816587195451222014-11-21T18:14:39.250-08:002014-11-21T18:14:39.250-08:00Funny that I have never thought to put it in a bag...Funny that I have never thought to put it in a bag but since I seem to be on a streak of putting everything in little bags I finally figured it out. $20 isn't bad to save the camera but I'd probably be hard pressed here in Zihua. I hope yours can be fixed too!Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-6856465947025585932014-11-21T18:13:08.935-08:002014-11-21T18:13:08.935-08:00We did Chris! But it is hot…. I could use a moment...We did Chris! But it is hot…. I could use a moment of your 11C. It did cool off today a bit with the surrounding thunderstorm which was quite refreshing.Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-54541111225319925552014-11-21T18:12:02.553-08:002014-11-21T18:12:02.553-08:00Too funny Connie - Derek was saying the same thing...Too funny Connie - Derek was saying the same thing - well sort of - how much like dinosaurs and how quickly they can move! They do have a cuteness about them, the problem is that I wish I could get really close to get a good look but quite impossible. I hear ya - I thought I was being careful… sheesh.Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-79257587839516213732014-11-21T17:19:12.602-08:002014-11-21T17:19:12.602-08:00Nice place! Looks like you found paradise for the...Nice place! Looks like you found paradise for the winter. Enjoy, we still have cold nights here, 11C. living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-43205137162406895422014-11-21T15:41:46.274-08:002014-11-21T15:41:46.274-08:00The Iguanas remind me of the little dinosaurs that...The Iguanas remind me of the little dinosaurs that Cassia plays with - they are cute, aren't they? Nice campsite! Enjoy but stay out of the sun as much as possible - one pays for sunburns in later years - I know!Connie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-17693508919611690202014-11-21T15:20:30.632-08:002014-11-21T15:20:30.632-08:00You are quite right to keep that camera in a bag a...You are quite right to keep that camera in a bag at the beach. I have had terrible trouble with dust and sand inside my camera from holding it up taking pictures while doing 100k on the bike. I have a good place to have it cleaned in Mazatlan (thanks to a comment from Contessa) for a reasonable cost of $20 but I was told....keep it in a bag!!! I now have a second camera as the first one needs to be cleaned again and the lens cover won't open properly. Hope he can fix it as it's a good one and I really like it. Kathy Tychohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442696212409804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-88989033979671602502014-11-21T10:53:56.463-08:002014-11-21T10:53:56.463-08:00Been there done that in Cancun. I got burned badly...Been there done that in Cancun. I got burned badly under an umbrella it's like a rotisserie and evenly cooks all parts which aren't covered. Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491746766872664792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-75089983197126224522014-11-21T10:49:37.704-08:002014-11-21T10:49:37.704-08:00You better put some meat on that man of yours, loo...You better put some meat on that man of yours, looks like a big wind may blow him away :) feed that guy lots of tortillas and cheese!<br /><br />I love the Iguanas, the male is beautiful. I guess the Crocs must eat them, have you seen other predators which may eat the Iguana, any raptors to be seen? Good thing they can climb trees, eh! Reminds me of your post a couple years ago showing them in the trees.<br /><br />Great place to immerse Cassia in nature. When we were in the Pacific NW we saw slugs, slugs and more slugs. The slug was the critter seen on an everyday walk in the forest.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing and give a big hello to the rest of the family.<br /> Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491746766872664792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-4898139930441755352014-11-21T10:38:53.087-08:002014-11-21T10:38:53.087-08:00Great price! Tough to find a screen tent at this ...Great price! Tough to find a screen tent at this time of year. Last year I found one online and then had it shipped to a location on the US to pick it up. It is great to have. How are the noseums and mosquitoes?Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-478504509314405172014-11-21T06:12:57.194-08:002014-11-21T06:12:57.194-08:00Not a bad price! Is that related to the fact that ...Not a bad price! Is that related to the fact that you're staying for a while? In other words, is it a monthly rate?Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-36388351948867003482014-11-21T06:02:05.114-08:002014-11-21T06:02:05.114-08:00That really does look nice! Being so close to the ...That really does look nice! Being so close to the ocean, having a place to go sit in the shade and relax on Wednesdays, a great rate--$12.50!! Sweet!! Great shot of the hibiscus too! Enjoy yourselves, wish I was there, but not yet......one day though! Never thought I would care for Mexico, but that mindset is changing....BlackSheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096792664054983457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-44651642091862321122014-11-21T05:48:54.593-08:002014-11-21T05:48:54.593-08:00Great place and photos...thanks.Great place and photos...thanks.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08464723652295679622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-54191008862436834042014-11-21T05:29:52.000-08:002014-11-21T05:29:52.000-08:00Nice to see you back here, we remember it well, w...Nice to see you back here, we remember it well, whats not to love about the great deals you can get there plus the awesome beach and weather.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-26529572614639955942014-11-21T05:24:00.715-08:002014-11-21T05:24:00.715-08:00One of the first things I noticed when we lived in...One of the first things I noticed when we lived in Puerto Rico, was how the locals were mostly covered up when out in the sun. Too hot for me, but I did try to stick to the shade as much as possible. Never burnt, except one time on a sailboat out of Fajardo. Be careful under that sun.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.com