Manzanillo Sun

El Salto You’re going where?

February 1, 2018February 25, 2018Kirby VickeryLeave a Comment

By Kirby Vickery from the February 2018 Edition As Manzanillo is located in the tropics, it’s supposed to be hot. But the dry season turns everything to a dull greenish-brown color and fresh water becomes a little harder to find. It does reduce the humidity a little, however. Expat or tourist alike, you can get tired […]

Inaugural Charity Fundraiser is a Great Success!

February 1, 2018February 25, 2018Suzanne A. MarshallLeave a Comment

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the February 2018 Edition On January 18, 2018, the local community, foreigners, expats and Mexican amigos came together and sold out the ballroom at the beautiful Tesoro resort hotel. The Joyful Hearts Founders Gala was a partnership of many volunteers who were given one month to plan and organize the event. […]

Where would I rather be?

February 1, 2018February 18, 2018Ken WaldieLeave a Comment

By Ken Waldie from the February 2018 Edition Canada is cold. Hell is Endothermic. I woke this morning to grey twilight. Last night, it had snowed 2 inches, but now it was raining the cold piercing rain that only those who live on the northern coastal region would know. Bundled in my coat and scarf, I […]

Teotihuacan

February 1, 2018March 12, 2018Dan and Lisa GoyLeave a Comment

By Dan and Lisa Goy from the February 2018 Edition March 14, 2016 (Day 68) Teotihuacan, State of Mexico “Distrito Federal” – March 14 (Day 68) Day 5 in San Juan Teotihuacan, booked into at the Teotihuacan the RV Park, and we thought it was time for a visit to the nearby archeological site, Teotihuacan, which predates […]

Trend-Setting Boomers Are Still Doing What They Love

February 1, 2018March 12, 2018Yann KosticLeave a Comment

By Yann Kostic and Tom Zachystal from the February 2018 Edition We cannot welcome 2018 without wondering what the boomer generation will be up to this year. In fact, many boomers are still doing what they love, and they are still doing it well! After years of working for others, they are making the decisions, and taking […]

At the Movies- The Shape of Water

February 1, 2018March 12, 2018Suzanne A. MarshallLeave a Comment

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the February 2018 Edition Starring:Sally Hawkins, Doug Jones, Richard Jenkins, Michael Shannon, Octavia Spencer Director:Guillermo del Toro “Elisa is a mute, isolated woman who works as a cleaning lady in a hidden, high-security government laboratory in 1962 Balti more. Her life changes forever when she discovers the lab’s classified secret a […]

Day Watching

February 1, 2018March 12, 2018Kirby VickeryLeave a Comment

By Kirby Vickery from the February 2018 Edition My intent was to go out and find some touristy thing to look at and then write about while I’m down in Manzanillo this trip. Only problem is finding a time and place to do just that. What with coming down here with the flu and colds which are […]

Castor Bean-I Planted Roots in Mexico

February 1, 2018February 1, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the February 2018 Edition Ricinus communis Family: Euphorbiaceae Also known as: Castor oil plant or Palma Christi Fraught with a few fearsome facts, the Castor Bean is perceived by no few as the botanical world’s equivalent of the proberbial wolf in sheep’s clothing! As a result, some shudder at the mere suggestion […]

‘The Legend of the Bat’ 2: the history

January 1, 2018August 12, 2018Kirby VickeryLeave a Comment

By Kirby Vickery from the January 2018 Edition Reminiscent of Batman, the traditional painted wooden bat mask in this (main) picture from Atliaca, Guerrero, Mexico has a telltale clue the carved skull on its body to the darker side of the bat in Mexican folklore. Given that Mexico is actually the home of vampire bats, […]

Beachside Living: What I’ve Learned the Hard Way

January 1, 2018March 15, 2018Suzanne A. MarshallLeave a Comment

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the January 2018 Edition Part two In my last article, I promised to share some additional practical information about beachside living. Moving past window coverings and furniture upholstery, here are few more tips I am sharing in order to save you inconvenience and cost. I know myself that, as a Canadian […]