May 2018 – Manzanillo Sun

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May 1, 2018August 12, 2018Dan and Lisa GoyLeave a Comment

By Dan and Lisa Goy from the May 2018 Edition February 7 – 10, 2016 (Day 32-35) Sunday morning, we were southbound on Hwy 307 to the Mayan Riviera to take a look at 3 potential camping spots for 3 or 4 days. This was a short drive of less then 100 km or 60 miles. It […]

Helpful Hacks to Make Decision Making a Breeze

May 1, 2018August 12, 2018Yann KosticLeave a Comment

By Yann Kostic and Tom Zachystal from the May 2018 Edition Should you buy or rent property in Mexico? Should you choose a house Lakeside in Ajijic or an ocean-view condo in Manzanillo? Should you take that job offer or stay retired? Making sound decisions is one of life’s biggest challenges. If you’re not careful, you can […]

Los Toriles, The Ruins of Ixtlan del Rio

May 1, 2018August 12, 2018Kirby VickeryLeave a Comment

By Kirby Vickery from the May 2018 Edition The histories of the Aztecs tell of them coming from far away in the north to settle on an island in the middle of a lake in what is now Mexico City. That is where they grew their empire and that is mostly mythology. Initially, they were the underdogs […]

Chachalacas

May 1, 2018August 12, 2018Terry SovilLeave a Comment

By Terry Sovil from the May 2018 Edition Cha Cha what? The first thing you will need to know is how to pronounce Chachalaca. It is “cha cha lock ah”. When you listen to their song, many think that is what the bird is saying. These birds are really fascinating to watch, and hear! I’ve been fortunate […]

Mondo Grass-I Planted Roots in Mexico

May 1, 2018February 1, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the May 2018 Edition Ophiopogon japonicas Family: Liliaceane Also known as: Dwarf Lily Turf, Monkey Grass or Snakebeard Like a somewhat nondescript person that we busily pass, unnoticed, on a bustling, crowded street, we’ve all seen this plant in a variety of locales and applications. Yet, most likely we looked right past […]

A Complete Mexican Experience

May 1, 2018August 12, 2018John ChalmersLeave a Comment

By John Chalmers from the May 2018 Edition What could be a more complete Mexican experience than a home-cooked dinner enjoyed with live mariachi music and a spectacular performance of traditional Mexican dances! That was what a capacity and appreciative crowd enjoyed on February 23 at an open-air pavilion, the Casino de el Naranjo, a short drive […]

A Quieter Side of Living in Manzanillo

May 1, 2018August 12, 2018Suzanne A. MarshallLeave a Comment

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the May 2018 Edition Given the fact that ‘high season’ living in Manzanillo is incredibly busy; I use the term ‘quieter’ living a bit lightly. The winter months can be socially hectic and a hell of a lot of fun! When the snowbirds have arrived you don’t have to work too […]

Jade Vine-I Planted Roots in Mexico

May 1, 2018February 1, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the May 2018 Edition Strongylodon macrobotrys Family: Leguminosae Also known as: Emerald Creeper, Emerald Vine, Turquoise Jade Vine or Cascada de Jade There is only one plant my Patty has ever asked that we include in our gardens. This is it, the Jade Vine, endangered in the wild and somewhat scarce in […]

How Music Came to the World

May 1, 2018August 12, 2018Kirby VickeryLeave a Comment

By Kirby Vickery from the May 2018 Edition There are many variations to this particular story as you can imagine. I mixed three of them for you. One fine and very windy day, the sky god, Tezcatlipoca called out to his sometimes friend and sometimes not a friend Ehecatl -Quetzalcoatl, the god of the wind, to […]

Chicken Salad in Avocado

May 1, 2018January 16, 2019Manzanillo Sun WriterLeave a Comment

By Manzanillo Sun from the May 2018 Edition Ingredients ✓ 2 avocados, pitted ✓ 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken ✓ 1/4 c. red onion, minced ✓ 1/3 c. mayonnaise ✓ 2 tbsp. Greek yogurt ✓ Juice of 1 lemon ✓ 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard ✓ Kosher salt ✓ Freshly ground black pepper ✓ Chopped parsley, for […]

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