Technology series- Useful phone apps and tech tips for use in Manzanillo

By Señior Tech on the Winter 2022/2023 Edition   Have you ever wondered if you could do more with your smartphone? If you are retired, there is a very good chance that applications you needed in your profession are no longer applicable for your current lifestyle. Telephones used to be used solely for communicating. Now they are […]

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On the Road in Mexico series – A Surprising Breakaway

By Suzanne A. Marshall on the Winter 2022/2023 Edition Even though we live permanently in beautiful Manzanillo Colima Mexico now, we love to get away every now and then and, either visit different parts of the country, or seek out an event we’d like to experience. In this case, we decided it would be fun to head to […]

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Nature’s Wonders I Planted Roots in Mexico series – A Sucker for Cycads

By Tommy Clarkson on the Winter 2022/2023 Edition A Sucker for Cycads Suffice it to say, I really like ‘em!In the center of the entryway to our home stands a magnificent Prince Sago Palm (Cycas taitungensis). It sets the tone for the array of tropical plants interspersed throughout Ola Brisa Gardens. But, in spite of what no […]

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RV Travel series – What do I need to know to drive my vehicle to Mexico?

By Dan and Lisa Goy and Paul Beddows on the Winter 2022/2023 Edition     Details, Details, Details and more Details! Driving your vehicle into Mexico is not like a road trip to the US or Canada. For Canadians or Americans, all that is required is a passport and a driver’s license. It is also helpful to […]

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Community series – Sharing Good Fortune Through Goodwill in Manzanillo

By John Chalmers on the Winter 2022/2023 Edition Snowbirds from the United States and Canada who are fortunate in being able to spend the winter in México, or may even have escaped the rigid winters of the north to live in México full-time, share their good fortune in supporting local worthy causes in the Manzanillo area. Through […]

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History and Mythology series – Three Kings Day

By Kirby Vickery on the Winter 2022/2023 Edition At last, you find yourself sitting in your special chair while slowly sinking into a state of relaxation. The rush of all the special fixings, socializing with people you hardly know and don’t want to, as well as all the other Christmas and New Year’ s holiday goings-on appear […]

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Good Deeds – A Christmas Night Under the Stars at CALA

By John Chalmers on the Winter 2022/2023 Edition The spirit of Christmas was clearly evident on December 17 when Casa Hogar Los Angelitos (CHLA), a children’s home in Salagua, Manzanillo, presented its Christmas Pageant as a Christmas night under the stars, staged at Centro de Artes Los Angelitos (CALA), the open-air performance facility serving the Manzanillo area. […]

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A Thousand Words series – A Collection of Mexico Photos

By John Chalmers on the Winter 2021/2022 Edition Local photographer John Chalmers shares a collection of photos most representative of life in Mexico and Manzanillo for the Manzanillo Sun e-Magazine readers Fruit vendors at La Boquita                                           […]

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Helping Hands series – Despensas on a Mission

By John Chalmers on the Winter 2021/2022 Edition   México never ceases to impress me with amazing experiences and giving me cause to admire the generosity of folks who care for those who are less fortunate. On January 2, I had the opportunity to learn more about this country and see community support at work for people […]

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