By John Chalmers from the April 2016 Edition The many charms and attractions of the Manzanillo area include nearby beaches along the west coast. They are frequented by locals, vacationers and folks from places inland who come to enjoy the sun, the sand and the surf. In mid March, my wife Linda and I joined […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the March 2016 Edition Our beachfront condo is fantastic on all fronts but for a full kitchen. We are not concerned, as Manzanillo has numerous eateries that do. So after an afternoon of playing Mexican Train on the terrace overlooking the bay, my wife and our guests were ready for a good meal. A friend […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the March 2016 Edition We don’t regard driving in Mexico as dangerous, but I have always felt that one can’t be too careful and defensive driving should be practiced. I sometimes feel that a driver should spend almost as much time looking in all rear view mirrors as time spent looking […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the March 2016 Edition Birds, bees, mammals, trees; at some point we want to know more about them. On my phone and tablet, I have a number of apps that provide such information. The National Audubon Society has a number of apps that deal with specific topics; Audubon Trees, Audubon Insects and Spiders, Audubon Wildflowers, […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the February 2016 Edition If you spend more than a month away from home, you probably miss your monthly magazine subscriptions. That is unless you now prefer the Spanish versions. There is an alternative. Texture is a subscription service that provides access to over 100 magazines starting at $9.99 per […]
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By Dana Parkinson from the January 2016 Edition Over the last few decades, Mexico has developed a series of programs designed to ensure that businesses meet and uphold quality standards. These programs of distinction, or distintivos, are intended to show the general public and business patrons that the business community is serious about quality and […]
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By Ken Waldie from the January 2016 Edition I guess I am considered to be a typical Canadian. I work hard, enjoy my summers, deal with cold weather and rain and, while I do enjoy snow and winter sports, I always celebrate the first day I can go outside without a coat. And in the […]
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By Señior Tech from the January 2016 Edition As we humans live and transition closer to becoming fertilizer that feeds the daisies, we seem to resist change. This is especially true when it comes to software updates for our computers, phones, tablets, televisions and pretty much any electronic device out there. The updates promise new […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the December 2015 Edition On July 21, 1862, the SS Golden Gate, a jewel of the Pacific Mail Steam Ship Company, began her scheduled run, from San Francisco to Panama, with 338 passengers, mail, cargo and a consignment of over 1.27 million dollars in gold. This was to be a fateful […]
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By Señior Tech from the December 2015 Edition Is it my imagination? Have you noticed how television and radio news report on a story. They focus on a story until a more glamorous or more sensational story comes along? The new story gets all the focus, while the old story is yesterdays news. Like a dog […]
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