It's Time.

I have written and re-written and re-written this blog in my head and on paper several times.  I think I can now post this what without some animosity.  Nope, "think" is not correct, I know I feel no animosity what-so-ever.  So with that said, here we go.

It's time I tell you that we are leaving the Bay Islands.  I have shed lots of tears over this decision but together Bob & I have decided it's time to move on. I knew before coming here that a trial living period would be required for us before we made any final decisions or commitments. I also knew before coming here that Bob had his doubts regarding building & settling down here.  So the conclusion is that the lifestyle here on this secluded island is too slow & boring for Bob.  He wants more.  He wants to have more choices of things to do and I do understand his feelings & needs.  The seclusion of this undeveloped and unspoiled island is not for everyone.

It's also time I come to terms with the fact that MY dream of owning a beach bar on this great island is not in the cards right now.   I'll admit I was very upset, hurt, disappointed and flat out pissed about this outcome.  Bob & I worked hard to be where we are today. To come so close to making MY dream come true and then to walk away breaks my heart.  I have learned that we can share the same goals, share the same bed, share the same great memories but that doesn't mean we share the same dreams.  Guanaja has and will always hold a special place in my heart.  But what can I say...my heart belongs to Bob.  I want us to live where we can both love the locale, the culture, the people, the weather & have all the opportunities to fully enjoy living our life's together.

So, it's time to embrace the next chapter of our lives.  We've decided to move back to Mazatlan Mexico.  If you guys have been keeping up with our blogs from the past few years; you know Maz is a special place for us.  We have good friends there and Maz has lots more to do such as golfing, shopping, theaters, dinner outings, spas and gambling to name a few of the offerings.  Bob may regret that Maz offers casinos.  ha ha!  Luckily for him, they don't have table games, at least not for now. Things happen for a reason and I'm trying to find all the positives.  We are blessed & have been fortunate to have seen many great things happen in our lives & I'm confident that the future holds even more wonderful opportunities & rewards that will enrich our souls.  I love Mazatlan and I look forward to calling the "Pearl of the Pacific" our home.

We'll hang on to our property here.  We can't predict what the future holds.  It appears that this time in our walk thru life does not include a long stop here in Guanaja.  That time may be later, maybe our golden years would be spent better here than now.  So we may be back here at a later time, you just never know. 

We will be leaving Guanaja on March 1st.  We'll head back to Houston to visit family and friends and we have a trip to Lake Tahoe planned in late March to do some skiing &; gambling.  Once we get things in order we'll be heading down to Mazatlan.  Here's a special thank you to our friends in Mazatlan.  Your enthusiasm in our return means the world to us.  We'll look forward to seeing you guys and to enjoying some sunset cocktails.

We've had a lot of friends express interest in visiting us down here in Guanaja and I'm very sorry that you will not have that opportunity.  Guanaja is beautiful and you would have had a great time.  BUT, now you can visit us in Mazatlan.  Here's another positive...Flying to Mazatlan will be half the cost as it would have been to fly here. 

We want to thank everyone who did visit us this past year.  We enjoyed your company and it was awesome for us to introduce this small island to you.

We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas.  We'll be making the most of our time here till we depart.

Love,
Bonnie & Bob