Sayulita & Cinco de Mayo
Tuesday was our San Pancho Day. It only makes sense that Thursday should be our Sayulita Day. Last Saturday, the boys spent the day at a kids club in Sayulita, … Read more
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Tuesday was our San Pancho Day. It only makes sense that Thursday should be our Sayulita Day. Last Saturday, the boys spent the day at a kids club in Sayulita, … Read more
Besides hanging out here in Lo de Marcos all week—which we would totally be ok with if there weren’t so many other fun places nearby to visit—we’re going to make … Read more
When Lori learned that Noe’s old school in Sayulita held a Kids Club every Saturday, it was an opportunity too good to pass up. The boys could make some new … Read more
We were in Mazatlan for a total of two weeks and could have stayed for much longer. But the boys are excited to get back to their old stomping grounds, … Read more
We’ve been to some pretty impressive aquariums over the years, and Gran Acuario in Mazatlan turned out to be right up there with the best of them. Fresh off a … Read more
The cruise ships are arriving on a daily basis now. Having never set foot on a big-name cruise ship, it’s surreal to watch them sail into port in the morning, … Read more
On our first evening back in Mazatlan, we hopped a water taxi into town for a couple of treats and a quick bite before heading back to Stone Island. Of … Read more
The drive from Celestino to Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) ended up being one of the more pleasant we’ve had in a while. Two hours on good toll roads … Read more
In addition to being able to catch the solar eclipse just south of here at Las Labradas, Celestino and Villa Celeste treated us well for the few days we hung … Read more
In early February in the depths of the Oregon winter, Lori and I roughly sketched out the first month of our route through Mexico. We were itching to get deep … Read more
Dodging ATVs, RV utility malfunctions, and Montezuma’s Revenge as we head into week four of non-stop festivities on the Mexican Pacific Coast.
An otherwise idyllic spot on the beach comes at a hefty price and a big mess to clean up.
A day in Guaymas, Sonora meeting up with cruising friends, and our final week in San Carlos.
Moving to the country, exploring desert hills, and gearing up for Mexico’s biggest party of the year: Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week).
We finally make it back to the beach, all to find ourselves in Little Canada on a Mexican three-day weekend. Welcome to San Carlos!
It’s hard to believe we’ve been thinking about this day for seven months, ever since we returned to La Paz from our Baja-USA road trip last August. We weren’t quite … Read more
A short visit to Saguaro National Park and tying up lose ends in Tucson in preparation for our long-anticipated return to Mexico.
Lazy catch-up days in Tucson, with a hike through Sabino Canyon, and a memorable evening at one of Arizona’s most sought after campgrounds.
We ditch the interstate for RV bliss and arrive after dark in bizarre-o world.
A day well spent, exploring Joshua Tree National Park by RV with two eager Junior Ranger hopefuls.
With Rio Vista and Isleton in the rearview, we set out on the long drive down California’s Central Valley to a unique RV Park and an old timey movie set in the desert.
After a brief overnight in the Redwoods, we continue south to escape the torrential rain and end up in a quirky little corner of California.
And, they’re off! Finally, after months of planning, weeks of prep, and days of waiting for a weather window, the clouds part and the weather gods smile upon as we … Read more
With storms rolling in from all directions, we’re forced to push back our timeline and hunker down. The upside? More time with family and the boys’ first snow.
With the Moho finally in the driveway, we finally begin RV projects while managing winter weather, two rambunctious boys, and painfully slow package delivery to Roseburg.
Fun times and shenanigans in Oregon in February as we wait for the wheels to turn on the RV buying process.
An unexpected winter visit back to the PacNW to find our next home-on-wheels, spend time with some family and friends, and maybe even introduce the boys to snow.
Packing it up in La Paz, saying goodbye to friends we’ve made over the past 18 months living in Baja, and prepping for future adventures.
Getting creative in our third week of Christmas break and celebrating our final birthday in Baja for a while.
Yep, we’re on the move again! Nayarit’s been a fun experience for the past two years, but the feet are itchy and new adventures await in this big, beautiful country.
The highs and lows of adjusting to a small beach town in Mexico that is quickly outgrowing itself.
After a month Stateside visiting family and friends, we’re back in Mexico – with resident visas and a new address!
After a two-day rain delay, we finally arrive in our new home of Chacala! But there’s trouble in paradise as we take on a slew of surprise mini-disasters.
We return to Mexico with plans to move to our new home in Chacala, only to find ourselves back in Sayulita pinned down by a hurricane.
Heading south to our final summer destinations in the U.S. for some long-overdue time with family and friends in Redding and Los Gatos.
Winchester Bay camping at Tugman State Park, a couples night away in Florence, and catching crawdads round out our summer in Oregon.
Continuing on our progressive West Coast summer visit, we hop a train to Portland for time with family and to begin our Mexico residency process.
Seattle proves the perfect first stop on our West Coast summer visit. Big boats, big projects, and the big city never disappoint.
A secret beach, Noe driving, millions of land crabs, dentist visits, and see-ya-laters round out our last few weeks in Sayulita.
There’s a lot about Sayulita we’re going to miss. And having our boys be able to spend so much time outdoors so close to nature on a regular basis might just top the list.
We’re officially parents of a FIVE-year-old! And Noe’s officially a BIG BOY. A beachy birthday to remember with friends and fun.
Hot, humid, and rainy, our first summer in Nayarit brings fun new adventures (and also challenges) as we slide into a new daily rhythm.
The tail end of dry season in Sayulita. Algae takes over our house, the taps run dry for days, and Riley finally gets a haircut.
We head an hour north of Sayulita to visit a village of 300 inhabitants with a palm fringed beach, sacred volcano, and non-profit bilingual school. Is this our next Mexico home?
After 7 months living in Sayulita, we decided it might be time to check out the tiny hidden gem of Puerto Vallarta. Heard of it?