living.boondockingmexico@yahoo.com We really got in our steps yesterday.  We fixed a croissant for breakfast and headed out towards the Centro Historico.  As soon as we stepped out on the street we heard drums.  Up the street, they were forming a desfile (parade).  On May 1st we celebrate Labor Day.  The streets were filled with marchers, bands, cheerleaders, and good followers of the system.   One parade had loudspeakers playing a laboral song from Cuba (an indication of where we might be headed).   I like marching bands, especially those with w ..read more

living.boondockingmexico@yahoo.com It was early in the morning.  We woke up at 3 a.m., showered, and headed for the airport.  I made a reservation over the weekend for parking.  Long-term parking with a reservation has a pretty good discount.  Airport parking has gone through the roof as taxis have become so expensive and Uber is not allowed in the airport, either to or from.  Uber drivers attempting to enter the airport area will be towed and pay a 50,000 peso fine.   We arrived a bit too early.  Viva Aerobus used to be very strict but has changed th ..read more

living.boondockingmexico@yahoo.com Over the last two weeks, there has been a backlash caused by major hotel chains in Mexican beach resorts.  Mazatlan has had the most complaints from musicians who play "banda" music along the beaches, bars, and streets.  One major hotel owner has taken to social media.  He claims that the music is causing tremendous damage to the city.  The mayor backs the musicians and their music.  They may have come to a compromise.   On Facebook groups in Mexico such as the New Civil List for San Miguel de Allende, some Mexican memb ..read more

living.boondockingmexico@yahoo.com It was a fun week and a quick getaway!  We did just about everything from free shows to a lot of walking, picture taking, and my favorite, people-watching. Free shows: Volcano at Mirage Fall of Atlantis at Caesar's Palace Egyptian Exhibition at Luxor Fremont Street  The Fountains at Bellagio We took in two shows.  We wanted to see Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soliel but not at $200 per ticket.  The Vegas Show is a history of Las Vegas through entertainment and casinos.  It was great recounting the Rat Pack, the build-up of casino ..read more

living.boondockingmexico@yahoo.com A belated anniversary and birthday trip to Las Vegas.  Years and years since we haven't been here and it was in our RV both times.  I planned it a couple of weeks ago.  We left Tuesday morning for the airport, it has been raining for the last three days.  Not good rain just drizzle and light showers but it's water and we need it.  We reserved parking at the airport.  Taxis from home are ridiculously expensive and few Ubers circulate in Santiago.  Ubers are banned at the airport anyway and if they are stopped they tow t ..read more

living.boondockingmexico@yahoo.com Back home again in Monterrey.  My allergies were really affected during this trip to SMA.  The altitude, the lack of rain, pollen at its highest, and the added 30C degree temperatures.  A lot of locals are affected as well.  You see men walking to work in the morning with a Kleenex waded up in their noses.   One of our friends had a bloody nose a couple of times during our visit. Our friends Gail and Bill are also staying in San Miguel for a while right down the street from us.  Gail's nephew Jared came to visit for a week ..read more

living.boondockingmexico@yahoo.com We've been here for almost a week and really haven't accomplished much.  We've been visiting rvers who have flown to Mexico again this year.  Two couples are renting very close to our house, both within a couple of blocks, and that makes getting together very easy.   The weather has been hotter than usual with daily highs around 30C but nights are cool and the house never seems to get hot.  Morning exercise in the cool air makes for a great workout.   On our trip down, we stayed at an Airbnb in Matehuala to break up the tr ..read more

living.boondockingmexico@yahoo.com Photo of the march last year to protect Mexico's National Electoral Institute to ensure fair elections. Gearing up for the national elections in June, the country is choosing sides and looking for ways to defeat their opponents.  This week alone the truckers across Mexico had a national strike blocking major highways, and intersections and shutting down border crossings.  They are fed up with the number of truck drivers being murdered, kidnapped and extorted.  The day before the railroad engineers shut down the railways and blocked interse ..read more

living.boondockingmexico@yahoo.com Great views from the rooftop! Finally got the house painted.  We had bought the paint on the last trip and made the appointment.  It took for days and three guys painting the walls, trim, and the bars on the windows.  The previous colors were like the townhouse to the right.  I didn't like the red and that was the original paint from 12 years ago. My walks/runs take me on new routes now to break up the exercise.  This corner shop has no name but it has the best quiche in town.  In fact, the quiche they sell comes from ..read more

living.boondockingmexico@yahoo.com I'm just coming off of the worst head cold ever.  Wednesday will be two weeks.  The first week I stayed at home.  The weather was bad anyway so I couldn't go out.  I did go out and tried walking and it was okay.  A walking friend was on the road so that helped me to finish.  The next day I blew it off and then the next.  I went out after that and the heavy mist or almost light rain turned me around after about 20 minutes.  I've been back to my weights at home.  Some days are easier than others.  I'm not weak ..read more