How has your summer been treating you? Hot? It's been a bit warm here too but not unbearable. Living on the ocean really makes a difference. The breeze is absolutely wonderful but we still do most of our running around town in the mornings and or evenings and leaving afternoons for siestas.
It is official, we are the proud owners of Reece! This little guy is pretty special to us. When we fly back to Houston; he'll be joining us on the family vacation. Hopefully some of you will get to meet him.
I thought I'd post a few more pictures of him. Bob didn't like the ones I posted before.
Bob has been spending his summer playing some golf but mostly playing tennis. He's really taken to the sport. And I'm hearing his game has come a long way.
I have enrolled myself in Chinese cooking classes "Mexican" style. The course is rather intense and all in Spanish. I go twice a week for 3 hours each session. We started Aug 30th and will complete Oct 30th. It's been a blast. Marilyn "a neighbor" and I are the only two Americanos in the class. We are both learning so much and this class has really broadened our vocabulary. But, I do have my bouts with the maestra "teacher". She has to keep telling me that we are doing this class "Mexican" style and I keep challenging her as to why? We're able to get a lot of Chinese ingredients and why aren't we using them? For instance, last week egg rolls were on the menu. Do you know the class used floured tortillas? I said, "hell no". I bought the large Wonton wrappers and introduced them to the class. They had never used them. So, you can see how I butt heads with the instructor. Each week is a new story. This coming Thursday I'll introduce the class to Wasabi. We'll be making sushi rolls and to spice things up the instructor is using Serrano peppers. Really? Naw! I'll be rewriting that recipe for her and the class. She gets me back though. Last Tuesday she said, I overcooked my stir fry vegetables. Of course you know my jaw dropped. Hahaha! I sucked it up and said, "OK". I do have to admit we've been cooking some great things; Chow Mein, Chop Suey, Sweet & Sour Shrimp/Pork, Pork Chops in a Pineapple Sauce, Fried rice, Egg rolls, Spring Rolls to mention a few dishes. But meeting new friends in my class has been golden. Nationals are so warm and inviting and I look forward to my class each week.
September 16th was Mexico's Independence day which was a lot of fun. The party's started on Thursday and didn't stop til Sunday. The streets were filled with people, cars & offices waved their flags proudly, music all around and of course Independence day isn't complete without fireworks. Good time had by everyone.
Next is the news on our condo. They say we are 2 weeks out from being completed. Hummm! We monitor the progress daily and stay on top of anything that doesn't look right. So, maybe 2 weeks is a good target date but I'm not holding my breathe. The finishing touches always take the longest and the hardest to satisfy. But, I gotta say...The condo looks great. We can't wait to move in and make it our own. Several of you are wanting pictures.
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| This is our view from our patio. Over looks our pool, the malecon and the ocean. |
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| As you can see; we'll enjoy some fabulous sunsets from the comforts of our home. |
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| Our unit is on the 4th floor and on the corner. We'll have two large size patios to entertain and. the blue you see is our infinity pool. |
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| this is the Vue Centro Historical. I'll post more pictures as the project is completed. |
Our agenda for next week; we'll be filling in at Casa de Leyendas Bed and Breakfast. http://www.casadeleyendas.com/ The owners Glenn & Sharon will be taking a week off and has asked if we would stand in while they are gone. Normally they would close for the week but they will have a couple of guests that had reservations and needed someone to be on site. We were honored and we gladly accepted. It's a freakin amazing experience for Bob & I to have the opportunities we are presented with and what an honor. I don't know how to put in words but to be trusted and thought of in such high regard that someone would want us step into their shoes and keep a business going in their absence is huge. We don't take this lightly and we're very grateful!
With that being said, we have a meeting with Glenn & Sharon in a few minutes to go over some things that are expected of us.
We hope everyone is staying cool and enjoying life to the fullest.
Much love,
Bonnie & Bob.
