Our third week in Paradise November 26 to December 2nd 2017

The cat population has not increased but seems to have changed - different cats but the same amount. I wonder where the others went. This little miss - has such beautiful colours.

I think it is a constant mating season for them here because you hear them often throughout the night. This little fellow looks like he is tired out from last night and needs a long sleep. No I am not feeding them, I learned my lesson a couple of  years ago.

This dog wished me well for the day as I passed by on my walk one morning. I miss our dog "Lady" so much, she had to be put down this past spring due to bone cancer and   I have not yet found any dog that will replace her. Allan is happy about that, but the day will come. The Manitowaning group "Fixing our Felines" is trying to help find a cat or cats for me. Allan was getting his truck licence plates updated before we left and Colleen was trying to find one of her cats that would melt his heart. He said he searched the truck thoroughly before leaving her office parking lot, afraid that she may have put one there for him to bring home on a trial run.

We see some graffiti on the walls throughout 

the community, but this one isn't too bad.

This dog is laying on the sunny side of the street to stay warm on one of their cool winter mornings. 25 degrees - Brrr.

I love walking down this street and coming to this lovely shady spot. It is so cool here on a hot humid day.

Now this is the type of Graffiti I don't like - it is obvious there is some talent here so why not do something pleasing to the eye.

We have an ongoing problem with birds flying from tree to tree and pooping on our patio walls as they fly by. 

We have found a good cleaner that you just spray on and then scour with a brush and hose it off. Easy Peasy 

Wow - what a difference a little elbow grease makes.

Next is the removal of mineral deposits along the top of the water line in the pool.

Then comes the wall ornaments

A job well done.

A much deserved cervesa and a dip in the pool is needed following that hard work.

We went to El Nicho's for brunch one day before a 

walk on the beach, I saw this sign and loved it.

This is the view from the inside looking out

on to the street and park

Their Eggs Benedict are the best

Even Allan likes them!

The El Nicho dog - gets to lay in the centre of the floor while customers and staff walk around or step over him as he rests. This is Mexico isn't it?

The Christmas decorations are being put up in the Park at the Port and on the streetlight poles.

Allan taking in the view of the beach - this doesn't look like a Christmas Card from Canada does it?

It just seems weird with weather like this and they are decorating for Christmas - it just goes against what we have been taught in our neck of the woods - there should be snow on the ground for Christmas. They have Christmas decorations and posters up with pictures of real snow - these kids must think we Northerners live in a fantasy world.

These birds remind me of our killdeer - probably because of their size. They are always along the beach running from one pile of sea grass to the next looking for insects.

They have a sasquatch here too - he goes walking on the beach from time to time.

Sometimes there is nothing you can say, you just have to relax and enjoy the moment.

We came across an area where turtles have laid their eggs. It is well signed so people will not bother the nests or the adult turtles should they come around. We have never been here at the right time to see the sea turtles nesting. We did in Costa Rica though and it was nice to see.

Our walk again today took us to the Government dock where pelicans sit watching the water below for food.

We treated ourselves to another wonderful meal at Chilpayas here on the Colonia side of Puerto Morelos.

Allan celebrated his birthday on Friday December 1st, we had friends in for dinner to help him celebrate the occasion.

He even had the opportunity to blow out "a" candle - helping to keep his number of years a secret - lol. Our kids are likely thinking "Mom's losing it and probably forgot how old he is and was too embarrassed to ask" LOL

This Thai Batik was handmade in Thailand and given to me by a lady who thought it would look lovely in our Casa Pura Vida - and it certainly does. 

There are not many on the beach these days - this is the beginning of  high season but the tourists are not here in mass like they have been in previous years. Those of us who are here are enjoying the sun, the beach, the cervesas, the food, getting back together with friends made over the years and meeting new acquaintances. Oh what fun!

This beautiful fish found dead on the 

beach - what awesome colours.

A view of paradise from My Paradise Beach Bar. What can I say other than Hmmmmm!

Saturday evening we went to La Sirena's for dinner and entertainment - this is the menu for the evening and the entertainer was Rick Michel who sings Frank Sinatra songs and his 7 piece band.

We had a lovely evening and met many friends from

past years at the event.

This is the star of the show - Rick Michel - you can go to YouTube and listen to his splendid performances or here you can do a cut and paste to your search engine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDyHk2B_qgI 

So nice to meet up with old friends.

That is our past week - we are really enjoying ourselves and looking forward to the rest of our time here. Still lots of places to go and people to see.

It is a very unique spot where we live - I just stepped outside and heard a neighbours rooster crowing. Love it!!

Until next week, stay safe, keep warm and continue smiling, 

life is good.