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
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.
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?
I’ve been waiting for Noe to be old enough and confident enough in the water to take him out body boarding. That day finally arrived.
A day trip to San Pancho, grilling out on the beach, and lots more fun-in-the-sun round out our second week with Grammy, Grampy & co.
Grammy, Grampy and traveling buds tackle Sayulita and the boys on their first holiday in the time of Covid (and our first hosting bout in a very long time).
A refreshingly low-key Easter back home in Sayulita, hiking, beach hopping, and prepping for visitors.
Exploring an unfinished cathedral with a unique history and climbing 312 steps to Mirador de la Cruz in the Pueblo Magico of Mascota, Jalisco.
We hit the road for the Pueblo Magico of Mascota, Jalisco to escape the holiday hordes and explore a mountainous part of Mexican none of us have visited before.
We suddenly find ourselves in lockdown one Saturday morning, but not for the typical 2020/21 reasons. Tales from the darker side of living in Mexico in the 21st century.
Literally none of Noe’s friends here have short hair. But there comes a time, even in Sayulita, when seawater, sand, heat, and humidity no longer play nice and tough decisions have to be made.
As Mexican as apple pie is American, but you’d be hard pressed to find a molcajete on the menu of a Mexican restaurant in the States. That, plus leaves. Lots and lots of leaves.
To San Pancho! Again! But this time ON FOOT from Sayulita. 6 miles… over ridges and through dense jungle… on rarely used paths… using what we think is a reliable map. What could go wrong?
Our latest jungle discoveries, the return of our golf cart after a long three week absence, and why you won’t see us buying land in Sayulita any time soon.
A strange anomaly sends us back in time while hiking through a vortex in search of a mysterious jungle temple and a mystical clay healing beach (no joke).
We’re told you can’t have a golf cart in Sayulita without your fair share of problems. Deceptively simple machines, but no match for salt air, tropical heat, and harsh terrain.
All beaches in Mexico are public land and open to everyone. Getting to them is a different story. More adventures in accessing Nayarit’s beautiful beaches by any means necessary.
Continuing our New Years tradition of long hikes, we attempt our longest one with the boys yet – a six miler through jungles and streams to Playa Patzcuaro.