Arrived in Puerta Vallarta

Hi everyone. Just to let you know that we have arrived safely in Mexico on Saturday evening after a couple of dodgy moments!! Arrived at Mexico City only to find that our internal carrier had gone into administration! However, we managed to rebook with AeroMexico and arrived in the evening. We had a few hours to kill in Mexico City so had a 2 hour sightseeing trip with a taxi which was well worth the fare. Quite a city. Apartment is comfortable and after a week of Spanish lessons this week, we move out to the conservation area on Sunday. Must away as my cafe time is up.

Back soon , hopefully with some photos too.

24 hours to go before "lift off"

Here we are all ready for the departure tomorrow. Rucksacks successfully packed and we leave from Heathrow in the evening and arrive in Mexico on Saturday morning. Leaving the rain behind and hopefully going to warmer climes. Will keep you updated as promised.Adios y hasta luego.

six days to go!!

This time next week we'll be in Mexico. Wow! Still plenty to do but we are on track, I think!!?Rucksacks all packed and we've had some practice trekking runs around the block, up and down hills! I'm glad I've done all those daily press-ups these past few months as they've strengthened my back and shoulders. I was even able to bowl again in my last cricket match this summer which meant so much to me, having suffered an on-going shoulder problem most of the summer. I love bowling and don't enjoy batting so much nowadays as my eyes aren't as sharp as they were in my youth!! Off to the local shops this morning to get toiletries, including mosquito repellent! Cinema tthis afternoon to see a new Spanish movie at Harbour Lights.

Hasta luego mis amigos.

Our friends.

Our guests today at the luncheon.Accidently deleted from my earlier blog today! Just getting used to it!!

Buffet luncheon at home

Today we had a farewell luncheon with some of our closest friends. It was great and Marilyn prepared a cracking running buffet and we all wore trainers!!? Woops! (Old jokes are the best!??) We stayed indoors as it finally rained today after many weeks without! We've had a wonderful summer. Only 23 days to go before we fly off to Mexico and this weekend we are decorating the lounge and landing!!? A good way to spring clean according to my beloved! Still, it is overdue and when I return in February, I'll have a nice fresh lounge to come home to. Loads to do still but the forward work list is getting smaller by the day! I have to confess that I am warming to the idea now of looking after turtles for 3 months and teaching english to Mexican orphans. A stark contrast from dealing with passports and visas each day in my consulate!

Rucksacks!

Sunday 1st August and only 26 days to go before we set off!! Panic, panic!! We both have our new rucksacks now for our worldly goods and so time to practice packing and unpacking, etc! I worry about space shortage because of my big feet! Maybe I will go barefoot on the beaches in Mexico!!? Marilyn has called her rucksack, Michelle - there's a joke in that somewhere? - I am still searching for a name. Will let you know when I succeed. Must away as my sister and brother-in-law are about to arrive for lunch.