Coffee...a morning essential. Running errands in Guaymas, a town about 15 minutes outside of San Carlos, is almost always a longer than expected journey. I needed a coffee, pronto! My errand buddy, Amy, mentioned she had once been to a little hole in the wall cafe that she was fairly certain she could still find. …
#44 A Regatta is a Race?
Our fearless captain. Living in San Carlos for almost two years we’ve met many interesting people with intriguing pasts. One such character is our friend, Art. This former Californian has many passions but being “on the water” in some way, shape or form tops the list. This guy kayaks, paddle boards, cruises, reels in fish …
#43 Vintage Vibes, Modern Perks and Affordable Rates
*This entry is not about life in San Carlos, Mexico, but rather about an artsy, little place in Tucson that offers a unique hotel stay experience. Driving across the border from Mexico to the United States has taught me lessons in patience. After traveling four hours along Mexico's highway 15, the wall, yes, that one, …
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#42 Big Hearts and Even Bigger Smiles
Many people I’ve met living in San Carlos, Mexico are kind hearted, gracious, generous souls. Last Saturday that was evidenced by a very sweet act of kindness. My friend, a former firefighter from New Mexico, Kerry, sparked a humble idea that he put into action. His actions resulted in something very special for others. About …
#41 Hiking Martini Cove
Sometimes it feels good to be lost. Not forever but for a moment, surrounded by nature, with adventurous friends. A lovely group of San Carlos hikers helped remind me of the tiny slices of splendor found anywhere and that “anywhere” is always within hiking distance. Photos from multiple days hiking to Martini Cove. The hikes …
#40 Rough Riders?
A few weeks before Christmas my friend, Anne, asked if I was a horseback rider. The assumption that I know a darn thing about horses is of course a common misnomer simply because I arrived in Mexico by way of 50 plus years residence in the great state of Texas. While I proudly claim a …
#39 Changing Seasons
Autumn entered San Carlos in a fascinating manner. Not with cooler nights, the ripening of acorn squash, the return of pumpkin spice lattes or colorful leaves raining down from the trees. Instead the changing season crept in as a shroud of mist blanketing the town. The proceeding summer months gripped the community with stunningly beautiful, …
#38 Dia de Muertos
Coco is a charming Disney Pixar animated film based on Dia de Muertos. Once again Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead is upon us in Mexico. Last November was my first experience with this annual celebration. Since I had never seen Disney’s, Coco, I had imagined my own dark version of this event. …
#37 Never a Taco Tuesday
There is a fabulous new "taco stand" in town. La Calaca Tacos y Cerveza opened a few months ago and offers some of the tastiest tacos in San Carlos. This cute little place is not only pleasing to the palate but is an aesthetic beauty. Proprietors, Frank and Lisa, are owner of two lovely restaurants …
#36 Heroes Sometimes Drive Jeeps
Moving to Mexico has certainly reduced the number of times my cell phone rings. Most people communicate via What’s App text and I no longer receive those pesky calls from “Scam Likely” so a jingle from my phone often means a family member is calling or a San Carlos level “emergency”. So when my phone …
