Today is Memorial Day back in the States, and since I work for a US-based company, I have the day off. Mom has been dying to show me Playa Chilleno ever since her and Dad ‘discovered’ it last October. Last October was the first time we had a car down in Cabo but I didn’t…… Continue reading I got swindled! But, I still love Mexico:)
Month: May 2022
A roadtrip within Mexico
Since we still have the rental car and a needed a change of scenery, I booked an Airbnb for one night in Los Barriles (literally translates to The Barrels). Mom was a little hesitant to go, afraid she might not feel up to it, but I assured her all she had to do was survive…… Continue reading A roadtrip within Mexico
Put your beer-drinking clothes on…we’re going out!
Having slept a full night without feeling like I had a throat full of glass, today was the first day I woke up without a sore throat. And I finally figured out where my hives were coming from – it’s not alcohol! It’s from heat intolerance. Being a scientist (by education), I decided to perform…… Continue reading Put your beer-drinking clothes on…we’re going out!
Covid got us jodidas
I learned a new word the other day. My Tía stopped by and asked how we were doing. Mom told her she was “all jodida.” Having never heard this word before I asked what it meant. A lady doesn’t usually talk like that but loosely translated, it means “f%#ked up.” And yep, Covid continues to…… Continue reading Covid got us jodidas
Watch out Cabo – Amy is manajando!
Finally feeling >90%, the morning walks along the water and the nightly meditations on the beach are helping nurse me back to health. Yesterday, we planned to finally get out of Catalina’s Condo and head out for dinner after I finished work for the day. Mom still wasn’t feeling great, so instead, I ordered Domino’s…… Continue reading Watch out Cabo – Amy is manajando!
“¡Lárgate!”
Welp, the parental units are now battling Covid as well. And since my HIPAA rights were violated for well wishes, I’m asking for healing vibes from you dear Reader that both make a full recovery in whatever time their bodies need to heal. Both parents are boosted x 2 (4 doses total) & no sign…… Continue reading “¡Lárgate!”
‘Oxxo’ is back!
Me: Guess who they let back into Mexico??!My cousin Paul: I’m going to have to have a serious conversation with immigration Before heading to Mexico for the month of May, I attended a conference in San Antonio, TX. The morning of Thursday, May 5th (how appropriate to be heading to Cabo for the American holiday…… Continue reading ‘Oxxo’ is back!
There She Goes... 