We are having so much fun, and this is so relaxing. Lo de Marcos is an absolutely delightful little town on a beautiful beach with waves that vary from a foot to 5 or 6 feet high. A true paradise! We manage to get on our boards nearly everyday when the waves are cooperative. Eric is an amazing boogie boarder and it's fun to watch him when he gets a long ride down the curl. What a blast! We've also noticed, and are grateful for the fact that none of the buildings in this town are taller than the Palm trees. They've got their priorities in the right place!
Things were a little busier at the beach and in town last week because of the Holidays. The people here bring their families to the beach and set up a spot where they plan to spend the day. The kids have a blast! And the families are usually big with extended family members all living together, hanging out and taking care of each other. It's a joy to see. The Mexicans are the warmest, friendliest people I know. Their lives are simple but full, and I know several Americans who would benefit from their company and learn some huge lessons about life and priorities.
While boogie boarding seems to be our major activity, with our daily plans often made around the size of the waves, there are many other activities to choose from. Biking, hiking, swimming, going on the bus to nearby Sayulita, a popular ex-patriot town with lots of gringos, or to Puerta Vallarta, which is a 45 min bus ride from Lo de Marcos. Every Thursday there's a HUGE flea market in La Penita, a town not far from here,where you can do major damage with minimal Pesos.
Eric has made several friends here, other RV'ers mostly from Canada, and several of the business owners in town that you see often, eating in ther restaurants, buying their services and buying fresh foods from. Saul brings his veggie & fruit truck to the RV parks every Tues. and Fri., and another truck brings breads and rolls. We can stop and buy shrimp that is guaranteed fresh everyday, and Eric, the camper cook, makes a dish with fresh shrimp and veggies that is unbelievable! (0:. And fruit smoothies here are beyond delicious!
There're a lot of talented people here, and every week they have a jam session at the campground next door. Eric has already performed twice with his friend, Heather. They did real good but don't tell him that.
I recently celebrated my birthday. For those of you who've known me awhile, you'll agree when I say I am extremely lucky and grateful to still be here. But I have to say that I never thought I'd be this lucky! I'm learning so many amazing lessons just being here. I'm with a man who is the love of my life and an absolute joy. My children are doing well and constantly amaze me with their maturity, compassion, intelligence, honor and work ethic. So far beyond where I was at 19 and 23. I have so much, and my life and heart still continue to fill up everyday, like yesterday when we rode our bikes past a birthday party where the kids were working on their piñata busting. Life is good, but a full and simple life is absolute joy!
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Our campsite & winter home at La Parota RV Park, Lo De Marcos, Nayarit, Mexico.
View of beach from in front of campsite. Very nice, clean, quiet.
Another view of beach in front of campsite.
Beach views
Playing fetch with Wilson and his new buddies.
Wilson and his new friend.
Eric wishing he had a new friend. Oops!
Hanging by the beach.
Waterfront restaurant (literally!) Big Wave day!
Harvesting coconuts in the campground. Look closely. Man in tree!
Eric pretending to know what he is doing.
Happy hour jam session at La Pequeno Paraiso RV Park.
Taco stand in Lo De Marcos. We ride our bikes everywhere.
Photo from last year in Lo De Marcos. No motorcycle this time.
Wilson patiently waiting to play fetch on the beach.
Recent picture of Shelby. Gayle's daughter. Wow!
Just stumbled on your blog Eric and Gail . We have really missed all the fun , sport and amusement in LDM this season but will be back early in November this fall .
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