Every Day is a Treat

We are so thankful that we can be here to enjoy what Mexico offers. We definitely do not take anything for granted.

Now after two weeks of being here and feeling like we are fitting into life, we are starting to enjoy some of the daily routines that we are getting into.

We get up early, between 5 and 6 a.m. and enjoy a coffee while reading the news and emails.

Sometimes we have feathered visitors who feel they need to wake us up.

Just after 7, while it is cool, we get dressed and head up into the hills (cerro). Actually up a set of 500 stairs (eacalinatas) to a wonderful mirador. Chris has two rocks to use as weights as he walks up. Lol. A very rewarding workout because of the beautiful views of the town, the volcano and surrounding hills and valleys at the top.

We noticed that there are some people who go up with a drink or food and just throw their garbage on either side of the stairs so we decided that we would each take a bag with us and pick up one bag of garbage each every time we go up. Maybe others would see this and take up a bag too… it’s great because at the bottom of the stairs are two big bins that we can drop our bags into. Bending over to pick up stuff is good exercise too.

This activity works up our appetite so we go somewhere for a late breakfast. Today we jumped on the local bus and went to Jala. There is a good little restaurant overlooking the square that we went to last week and were happy to return to.

After eating, we went into the Casa de Cultura to visit the museum.
It is situated in a historic mansion that was built in the 19th century.
This small museum, 3 rooms, houses a collection of historical objects that tells the evolution of Jala since its native beginnings.

There were archaeological pieces in cases and old photographs documenting the life of the town over the centuries.

There also is a 7 headed giant parade serpent. In this area, there are legends about this horrible beast.

We sat outside on one of many benches in the quiet and beautiful centre and just enjoyed our time there. Some kids walking by had pastries in trays so we bought a flan to share later.

A couple showed us where the bus station was and we went back to Ahuacatlan. It’s only 7 km away - a $2.00 trip.

Then a short nap, a swim in the swimming pool and reading in the sun. There is always a breeze here and no humidity so it is very pleasant sitting out on our patio. What a life we have here.

The cleaning lady had cleaned our room (she would do it every day if we wanted). She also does our laundry whenever we want to have it done.

Tonight we are going to a restaurant for their highly recommended ribs.

Love this place. So grateful.Leggi altro