After the butterflies we spent a night on the outskirts of Morelia, then headed out early to spend the afternoon in nearby Patzcuaro, one of our favorite towns in central Mexico. Ali’s poncho circa 1977. One of the biggest reasons for stopping in Patzcuaro is for the Pasta Ice Cream. … Read More
Butterflies
Mariposas. Monarchs, to be exact. Millions of them flock to the mountains here every year to have sex and die. Eight years ago Ali and I visited one of the Monarch Sanctuaries, and it was one of the coolest things we’ve ever seen. It was also quite an adventurous day. We … Read More
Guadalajara
Today was just a walking around town sort of day. We wandered the plazas, visited a museum, and took a carriage ride. It’s winter in the mountains. Scarfs, gloves, poofy jackets, they are all on display right now. You’d think it was twenty-five degrees, not seventy. Nothing says luxury like … Read More
Mexico Mailman
Today I had one of those “only in Mexico” moments. There is a small mailbox on the side of a building at the entrance of town. Before we put a few postcards in there back in November I asked the lady working at the mobile phone shop next door if … Read More
Family Fun
We rang in the New Year much the way we said goodbye to the old, chillin’ in Sayulita—barefoot and pants free. Part of being a good parent is letting your kids make their own mistakes. Who am I to say he’s going to regret these tattoos when he gets older? … Read More
Another Adventurous Year Ahead
Our time in Sayulita is slowly drawing to a close. New year, new places, new adventures to be had. But not right away. We’ve still got a few familiar old haunts to visit. We’re all starting to feel that pull though. Actually, Lowe has been asking for weeks, “When are … Read More
Surf and Mutts
The waves have been all over the place lately. Too big and sloppy one day, too small the next. We still manage to catch some on the big days, but it’s a ton more work for me pushing Ouest out through the constant rush of white water and the rips. … Read More
Christmas 2015
Ouest received an unexpected invitation the other day to play the Virgin Mary in some sort of production—an invitation she eagerly accepted, despite having no idea who the Virgin Mary is, or what the play might entail. Ali and I are always amazed at her moxy. Ali says when she … Read More
Christmas Birthday
Today was Ali’s birthday. It was also the day that we would bring in Brownie, our favorite beach dog, to get spayed. That might not seem like a nice birthday gift, but for an animal lover like Ali it was perfect. We had an appointment at nine, but she is … Read More
