We are very happy to be back in Aicic (on Lake Chapala) in central Mexico with John and Lynn, the dog pack Jackson, Willy and Ginny, and the roof cat, cha cha. I’m sitting in “Our room” typing away and listening to the sounds of the Town waking up. The roosters start crowing at around 6:00 that wakes up the rest of the birds, the dogs, and the people. Ajicic is wide awake and full of life by 8:00… especially today, Wednesday, as it is market day in Town and the farmers and merchants come in from other Towns to sell their wares…..so there is a lot going on.
We flew out of Toronto on the 19th (thanks for driving mom and dad), into Dallas Fort Worth where we had a very long layover to check out the truly amazing airport. With 5 terminals in one, and a great monorail connecting them all together, we quickly used up our 6 hour layover with shopping, and eating before the short flight to Guadalaraja.
We must say a big thank-you to the 2 wonderful Mexican ladies who helped us fill in our immigration cards (as the airline ran out of English forms). Customs was no big deal in either the US or Mexico, the Mexican officers were very welcoming while the Americans were gruff and bored. We got to push the lottery button…you know the one where green means you go through…and red means that your bags get hand searched….we got green!! There were a TONS of people at the airport, waiting for friends and family or just curious on a Monday night…so it was a bit intimidating when we first came out of the security area….wondering if we are going to get harassed by locals…or targeted for a mugging…..but of course no way. We were left alone to do our own thing…which was to grab a Taxi to Ajicic.
Here's some pictures of where were staying....Beautiful!
Here's some pictures of where were staying....Beautiful!
Yesterday we went with John and Lynne to pick up one of the bikes from the BMW dealership in Guadaljara and a chiminea (outdoor fireplace) from a section of Town known for it’s pottery. John drove the truck and trailer through the City like an expert…not an easy feat with the traffic, pedestrians and narrow streets. It was a great way to see the City.
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