Yulku snorkeling.........

After Christmas, your loyal blogger fought off a pesky cold by staying in bed for 36 hours, but Miki, Robin and Gwen went to Yalku bay, in Akumal, for some snorkeling fun. The sculptures on the property are almost as amazing as the millions of fish in the calm lagoon...........








Because it is a lagoon, the water is always calm, warm and a protected place for fish, so floating around with a snorkel is just too much fun........















It was a perfect day for snorkeling.....











and there weren't too many people there either..........












Herself drying off....................













anorexic sculpture.......................












Just perfect.....................












They had a great lunch afterwards at our favourite restaurant.........












where there is a precarious table for 4 in a tree house................













Hammocks to rest in, the beach in front.........











lovely shaded areas to eat and relax..............











and hanging bar stools complete the look. It was a great day.  Pics courtesy of Gwen and Robin.

Men in Blues - first show of the season!

The Girls - Gwen, Robin, Lauren, Cynthia, Pat and Shelah came to our place before heading to David Lau's for the first show of the season.














Miki and Robin share a giggle poolside.........












....and the Men did not disappoint!! Diego on lead guitar, a new drummer, Manuel on guitar, the new keyboardist from Quebec, filling for Jean this year.....and of course our Jimmy......all were great!!!!












We had a big table where Robin, Gwen, Murielle and Mario joined us.......










with Miki, Cynthia, Lauren, Shelagh and Pat on the other side.......











Close by were Mick, Bev, John and Lynn...........













Sharon and Les..........












and the Boyz, Robin and Steve made up the rest of our table.......










the place was filled to overflowing - great music, great food, great company.......












Sue, Ray, Dave and Sue were behind us................












Robin and Miki, Mario and Daf dancing their socks off........













Ah, Jimmy, you and the Men put on a wonderful show - they are here now 3 nights a week until the end of April. See you again soon.......!!!!!!

New Years Eve in PM

We all met up at Cantina Habarneros - Lyn and John had just arrived about an hour before.....Robin says.....whaaaat????













John and Les share a toast.........











the music played, the wine flowed, and the place was packed!















Robin, Gwen, Pat, Shelagh, Lety and Stan........











Naty's youngest, Jeremy, tries out the drums............














go little drummer boy........










Stan and Lety.....












Pat and Shelagh.......














Miki, Robin and Gwen.......














....these 4 share a condo at Playasol this year.......












at 11:30 we went with Gwen and Robin to the beach, where I had a lovely swim, dried out before I put my dress back on.....just in time for the fireworks at midnight. Lovely way to start the new year!!!









the band was awesome..............as always
















the bar was decorated with balloons on the street.......











and a very happy new year to all!!!!!!!

New friends and old!

We had the pleasure of meeting some new friends this year!! Tania and Mark are from Kamloops (they run a fishing lodge there in the summer) and did what so many do - fall in love with Puerto Morelos!!!!













Then Tania's Mom, Karen, came for a visit and lo and behold.....the 3 of them have decided to buy 2 houses here.....!!!









They came up see our casa and will probably buy in Villas Morelos 2 next year, so they can get 2 houses side by side. We got together at the Cantina on their last night in town....and met Jim and Dana, who also live in Villas 2.











Of course the band was playing.........












so we were all up dancing...........! It was a fun night - see you in the fall!!!











Jan. 1st was Sharon's birthday, so we managed to convince her to go out for dinner on New Years to celebrate. Valorie joined us and we had a lovley dinner at Las Palmeras.











Back at their house, Les presented this beautiful orange cake with chocolate icing and fresh strawberries on top!












Happy Birthday, dear Sharon!!!!

Christmas eve and Day.....

Christmas eve day began with Goyo's annual Peace Walk on the beach........................











and ended with Robin and Gwen arriving in PM for 2 weeks! We had an amazing dinner at L'Oazis - thanks, Martine - and then the weary travellers headed to their condo for a good sleep!












Christmas Day we all had a lovely brunch at Casa Caribe, courtesy of Cat, Chef Pablo and the Little Mexican Cooking School. Wonderful Eggs Benny, Huevos Rancheros, fresh fruit and juice and even mimosas - what a lovely way to start the day!










Then it was off to the beach for a great swim in the Caribbean sea, followed by treats and drinks with another gang of friends, including Mary (in her Xmas t shirt) and Linda.

Finally, we ended up at Sharon and Les's, where Taffy kept us all entertained.........













He will be a year in February, and is just the sweetest, little guy. Mama Sharon's baby, for sure......










Les put on quite the spread.......home made sausage rolls, meat and cheese dish, Scotch eggs, veggies and cheeses, Welsh cakes.........wow!!!!! Lety brought a yummy pasta dish.....










and I brought my killer Caesar salad, so we all ate well, laughed, shared stories and spent a wonderful Christmas evening!