By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2013 Edition Averrhoa carambola Also called: Carambola In the jargon of my youth, the juicy, tropical Starfruit are cool! They have a very unique (Well, duh, star-shaped) appearance, are crisp in texture and have a sweet, slightly tangy flavor which stems from the fact that seldom do they have more than […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2013 Edition (Many who visit Ola Brisa Gardens have commented that they would enjoy seeing the more “non-touristy” side of Mexico. With that in mind “Sight and Sites” was created. To learn more about these fun – and very unique – eco/adventure trips please visit www.olabrisagardens.com) If you’re the sort who […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the November 2013 Edition Four years ago I finally decided that if I didn’t stop working soon I would be shortening my life. Phantom chest pains, insomnia, adrenal fatigue were all taking their toll. It didn’t help that I was a certified and diagnosed ‘over achiever’. At the time I thought that […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the November 2013 Edition I camped under canvas for many years in my youth and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was fun, free and easy. Plus in some instances, I could go without a shower for a weekend and truly commune with the smell of nature. My parents had joined the […]
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In this issue: General Interest Camping in Mexico Only in Mexico – Tommy Clarkson Seeking Income? – Yann Kostic So you bought a tablet? What next? – Señior Tech Movie Review – The Butler – Suzanne A. Marshall Nature Planting Roots – Mexican Palmetto – Tommy Clarkson I Planted Roots – Picotee Sky Flower – […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the October 2013 Edition Approaching the border we took the truck route #189 as we always do. We had two vehicles and parked them in the secured area outside the immigration offices and approached the Copy Booth. It is located approximately 26 kilometers shy of the actual border. We had copies […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the October 2013 Edition (This information was received from Gerry Szakacs, President, Manzamigos A.C. and is paraphrased below) I (Gerry) received an email that as of September 14th, all 3rd party or virtual registrations (as described below) were stopped. Lo and behold, as of Wednesday. September 25th, they’ve opened it back […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the October 2013 Edition To either give information or to be on the Mujeres Amigas mailing list email: mujeresamigaszlo@yahoo.com Happy October Ladies, Summer is officially over. October brings cooler weather for those in the United States and Canada and the leaves are changing color. In Manzanillo, October brings hope that the […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the October 2013 Edition When my husband and I took our first few vacations to resorts in Mexico, it was fun trying to wrap our tongues around some of the resort Spanish and ‘crack’ a few people up (including staff) with our miss-pronunciations. Nonetheless we pursued. And because we were so willing […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the October 2013 Edition Just what can be said about Manzanillo, Colima that cannot be found in the Guide Books and on-line under many different headings? Yes, it is in a beautiful, serene city of Mexico on the part of the Pacific coast known as Le Costa Alegre (The Happy Coast). […]
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