Saturday, October 9, 2021

Getting The Urge To Travel - It's Going To Get Crazy

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You can tell by the photo above that the weather is changing.   Cool nights have come again and the breezes can be seen in the curtains.  No need to turn on the air conditioning and it's very quiet at night.  We had a lot of rain but it's been dry since we got home from San Miguel de Allende.  We drove by the lake yesterday when we went out for lunch and the water level is very low.  It appears they opened up the gates to send water south.  


We decided it was time to go out for a nice meal.  The gardener has been out of service.  He fractured his arm a few weeks ago.  I got the yard in shape and then invited him over today to see how he was doing and so he could see how things should really look!  He will be back in full swing in two more weeks.  We had lunch at a local seafood restaurant where we reserved a private room.  Still not comfortable as the Covid deaths continue to rise.  They said the other day that Covid has left 140,000 orphans in the U.S. 

As for travel, well we both have the urge.  The problem is our vaccine is wearing off and there won't be any boosters here in Mexico.  We have the opportunity to fly to Kansas City for Thanksgiving.  My brothers from Hawaii and Cincinnati will both be there.  My oldest is 82 and I'd really like to see him.  Juan isn't convinced about flying just yet but we should be able to get a booster there.  Our Sinovac vaccine was originally not on the travel list for the U.S. but has recently been added.

We still have two to three more housesits to do in San Miguel that would give us the opportunity to start furnishing the house.  The gardener is going every two weeks and it's pretty much a 20-minute job at the most.  We'd like to RV and we might take the trailer with us in December stopping along the way although a detour to the coast would be nice.  So many good memories of driving the Espinazo del Diable (Devil's Backbone) and I'd love to do that again.  Flying has not gotten cheaper during Covid.  The prices have actually gone up.  It's hard to justify a five-day weekend when it will cost at least $2000 USD to go to K.C., find an Airbnb, and probably rent a car.  Still checking though.

I mention that it's going to get crazy.  By that I mean things are really opening up here at home and there are now more weekend parties in quintas although they are not nearby the house.  Kids will want to get out and party and I don't blame them.  I just feel a fourth wave coming and we, Mexico, won't be ready.  


This guy greeted me this week on my morning exercise routine.  I have a collection of stray dogs that I have shot and want to make a collage.  They are all friendly and greet me along the route and let me pet them.  I'd love to take them all home but  . . .  😎

I've averaged 14,000 steps each morning now and that would get me from the house to Cincinnati, at least according to Google Maps.  A lot of walking, I hope it does my heart good.  If not, I enjoy being out early in the morning.  I keep putting off my cardio checkup because of the pandemic but I think it is time to get it done.  Life goes on.  The good thing is we both have our health, for now, two places to go to,  and lots to look forward to.  

My little brother has recovered from his hospital stay and the bout with peritonitis.   He's back at volunteering at the radio station so that keeps him busy.  



13 comments:

  1. If you start now, maybe you could walk to Kansas City. :-)

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  2. LOL Good thing I wasn't planning a trip to Spain, I don't think I could swim that far :)

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  3. We of course are flying back to Mazatlan as the border still hasnt opened. Eric bought an enclosed trailer for the motorcycle but..it all stays home. We got a third Moderna shot last Monday as our first shot in the USA was not properly documented here even though I called in with all the details. According to BC we now have 2. Boosters for our age group will likely be offered in the New Year so we got a head start which makes me feel a bit safer. Still masking up and being careful.

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    1. Kathy, if you are over 65, Wal-Mart Super Stores with pharmacies in the US have a large sign saying "come on in;" they have the booster ready for you to take; we experienced no lines; of course, your doing this is predicated on having a layover on your flight through a US airport. Flu shots are available, too. The pharmacist advises that there is no reaction to taking both at the same time, just a sore arm which goes away in a few days.

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    2. Dee..we would have done that if we had a layover. Here in BC the flu shots are always at the beginning of November which is way too late so we'll have to get one in Mexico. We are flying from Terrace to Edmonton, overnighting and then non stop to Mazatlan. We were so greatful for our free covid test and our first Moderna vaccine at Walgreens back in May..thanks USA!

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    3. Well, you are good to go; I noticed that a large number of expats are making doctors' appointments in Mazatlan for flu shots to preclude going to clinics and hospitals because of the Covid, not much wait time because you have an appointment. If Chris and Juan make a decision to fly to US to visit Chris' baby brother, there is no doubt they would be able to get their boosters and flu shots, too.

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  4. Kathy, never mind, I read your message too fast--for all practical purposes you have had your booster.

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  5. Nice to hear from you Chris. We are really missing our travel and will certainly miss it this upcoming winter season. Another year sitting at home, waiting. Like you and Juan, we do have our health and that's something money can't buy. We have both had our double vaccines but the US has not yet opened up the land border between us (Canada) and them. Not sure why because our province has about an 82% double vaccine rate. Washington state folks are allowed to come here if they have double vaccs. Hard to figure out for sure. (Not that we want to go traveling until we know it's safer.) Anyway, both of you stay well. Oh, by the way, it's hitting a high of about 11 C here today. Brrrr....

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    1. Nancy it seems like we will never meet up :) Never say never. BTW, scratch what I said about autumn weather, it was 37C today!

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    2. Oh, don't worry....we will meet up!! Next time you are in SMdA, can you check and see if the Weber RV and Tennis Park is still operating? Take care!!

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    3. Nancy, we'll be there on Wednesday. They are open, we know people staying there.

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  6. Whatever plans you and Juan make....Stay safe....Heading back Nov 3...can't wait....

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    1. Thanks Marilyn. We are leaving this morning for two more house sits in SMA and to hopefully finish the papers for the house.

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