Supplies

Today's agenda called for gathering supplies. This we accomplished by taking a bus for a ten minute ride to Zihutanejo's mega store, and a taxi back. I have read online reviews that this store, similar to a Walmart Superstore, is not renown for its friendly helpful service. I will not devote any prose here to refuting such reports. But the selection is pretty good if you can figure out where things are.

Back from the hunt.

Our back balcony/deck is a great place to relax. And we are gradually learning how to do that. Lesson one for me was to stop checking my ipad, cell phone, or computer when I hear message alerts, mainly because they are not message alerts. It's been a wind chime.

 We have already met a couple we know from previous visits. Sunday meeting is at noon.

One impressive feature here is spectacular access to the sunset every evening. Here is a sample from yesterday. Yes, sunsets are more flamboyant with lit clouds but we haven't had any of those yet.

This is last night's sunset followed by ...

this morning's coffee ...




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  1. UnknownJanuary 18, 2018 at 11:27 AM

    Love that mini video! Is that your balcony?? Waking up to the sounds of the waves.....how beautiful!!! Sure beats waking up to sub zero temps! Enjoy! Hugs to you & Carol!

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