Morning Thoughts

We had a hard rain last night. Saves me having to water my garden today. I am going to take a long walk with Chico this morning. Maybe we will walk down to the Lake Chapala Society. It is busy these days but I don't know many people anymore. It is still nice just to be around there and listen to the conversations. Chico likes it there too. Many new dogs to meet and smell..... Seems like most expats here have at least one dog. Some have two or three. 

The Day of the Dead is coming up in a few days. On Saturday at five p.m. The Thrill the World dance will be happening at the Ajijic Plaza. That is always fun for me. Chico has to stay home because he isn't a good dog in crowds.  He hates clapping and barks as long as it is going on.

I will post my photos of the dance next week. I need to buy some candy for the trick or treaters. Not many come to my neighborhood. They flood into the wealthy neighborhoods. Last year our neighbors blocked off our street, put out tables and chairs, and had a big party. They served pozole and even brought some to me and my friend Virginia. She was staying with me then. We had bags of candy to give out and only five children came. The neighbor children and they came about five times to trick or treat us. They were sweet. I am looking forward to the Day of the Dead celebrations. The photo below is of Virginia last Halloween at the party. She wanted to hold the baby but she started crying. I think Virginia was starting to cry too.  The young fathers thought it was funny. 

 

Lunch Time Restaurant and the Shih Tzu

I had lunch a couple of days ago at one of my favorite restaurants, Lunch Time. The owner showed me the one Shih Tzu puppy that she still owns. She gave the others away. A few weeks ago I took photos of the puppies when they were no larger than the palm of her hand. Now they are much bigger.  

 

 

 

 

Surprised little boy

As I was looking through old photos I came upon this one. The boy looked so surprised to see me taking his picture. This was at the Ajijic Plaza, where I hope to go later on this afternoon.

Morning Thoughts

It is early on a Sunday morning. The Cohates are already going off. I don't know if this is a holiday or not. I can't keep up with all the holidays. Maybe because it is Sunday morning and that is enough of a celebration. The Mexican dogs don't even pay attention to them but the ones here from the United States often freak out. 

I was hoping to have some interesting photos to post today of the food truck event yesterday at the soccer field. But was a bust. Only two food trucks showed up. I didn't even stay.  

We are in the high season now. Restaurants are busy and the traffic is awful. I have to cross the carretera to get into town and it takes a long time. Sometimes the traffic is backed up for blocks. And this is just the beginning of high season. Rentals are filling up. Grocery stores are crowded. Of course the Wednesday market is so crowded it is difficult to walk there. 

I don't have anything important to write about today. I just am feeding the blog. Otherwise it is going to die. I haven't been writing on it much lately. From being sick to being bored.  It takes a lot of energy to keep it alive and well. And when I am not feeling well, I neglect it. 

Happy Sunday everyone. I will look for an old photo to put on here that may make you smile. 

 

 

Sundays in the Ajijic Plaza are always fun. Maybe I will walk down there this afternoon with Chico and take some photos of all the new people in town.

Morning Thoughts

I have been sick again. Stayed in bed all day yesterday. Feeling better today so I hope I am well again. Just in case, I am staying close to home for awhile. 

I am posting a photo of a little girl in her beautiful white dress. Her mother is beside her.  Maybe the other woman is the grandmother? They were all so proud. I don't know what special occasion this was for the little girl. Her family sells things on the carratera. She was sitting on the curb looking bored when I came upon the scene.  I thought taking her photo would make her smile and it did. It was a brief pleasure for all of us.  Sometimes having a camera comes in handy.  I am not going to write any more for today. Feeling a little weak.