Last weekend we travelled to Chetumal and the Belize border because it was time for us to renew our vehicle permit. We have foreign plates so we need to renew our permit once a year - it is tied to our FM3. The question may be; why did we have to travel three and a half hours away from our home in Playa del Carmen? The answer would be; because they closed all of the other offices who renewed vehicle permits in the whole state of Quintana Roo! Only in Mexico you say? Maybe.
I thought this adventure would give me lots to write about - after all anything involving paperwork in Mexico can usually be reason to keep a sense of humor....... but this was not the case. I am happy to report we were in and out with our new permit in hand within 15 minutes! The staff at this border office were very friendly and efficient. Only in Mexico you say? Maybe.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/
Monday, June 25, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
No key - No mall opening in Mexico
I went to yoga class this morning but I did not get a yoga class this morning. Why?
Well, let me start with the fact that my class is in a dance studio on the second level of a small mall here in Playa del Carmen. I arrived to find most of the class standing outside the doors of the mall with the caretaker on the inside. Our teacher shows up and asks him to open the door - he tells her he has no key to open the locks on the front mall doors! We can try the owner if we have a cellular phone and he then holds up a sign with the phone numbers to call.
No one answers at the numbers he gave us. We must go home and the mall will stay closed until they find the keys. How did he get in?
Only in Mexico, you say? I think so. Sigh.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Well, let me start with the fact that my class is in a dance studio on the second level of a small mall here in Playa del Carmen. I arrived to find most of the class standing outside the doors of the mall with the caretaker on the inside. Our teacher shows up and asks him to open the door - he tells her he has no key to open the locks on the front mall doors! We can try the owner if we have a cellular phone and he then holds up a sign with the phone numbers to call.
No one answers at the numbers he gave us. We must go home and the mall will stay closed until they find the keys. How did he get in?
Only in Mexico, you say? I think so. Sigh.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Monday, June 18, 2007
The joy of Zip Lining in Mexico
I went zip lining over the Mexican jungle this weekend. Here is the definition of a zip line from Wikipedia:
A zip-line (also known as a flying fox, zip wire, aerial runway, death slide or tyrolean crossing) consists of a pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline. They are designed to enable a user propelled by gravity to traverse from the top to the bottom of the inclined cable, usually made of stainless steel, by holding on or attaching to the freely moving pulley.
Yep, did you catch the death slide part? I did a death slide! I am so glad I only looked this up on my return. I was a little scared before I did it. I mean I was only there to support to my friends starting a new business. I am a good friend aren't I?
So there I am hanging thousands of miles off the ground in a harness attached to a cable ..... whoops there I go..... was I supposed to go then? Is everything hooked up? ......I'm now whizzing across the line above the jungle feeling like a bird and ...... wait I feel no fear anymore. I did four different lines - no, no fear - only a feeling of freedom.
This is fun. I must remember to thank my friends. They turned out to be pretty good friends. Can I do it again? Only 12 or so more times - please?
This new adventure is down by Bacalar. It's called BioMaya. Just e-mail me for details.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/
A zip-line (also known as a flying fox, zip wire, aerial runway, death slide or tyrolean crossing) consists of a pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline. They are designed to enable a user propelled by gravity to traverse from the top to the bottom of the inclined cable, usually made of stainless steel, by holding on or attaching to the freely moving pulley.
Yep, did you catch the death slide part? I did a death slide! I am so glad I only looked this up on my return. I was a little scared before I did it. I mean I was only there to support to my friends starting a new business. I am a good friend aren't I?
So there I am hanging thousands of miles off the ground in a harness attached to a cable ..... whoops there I go..... was I supposed to go then? Is everything hooked up? ......I'm now whizzing across the line above the jungle feeling like a bird and ...... wait I feel no fear anymore. I did four different lines - no, no fear - only a feeling of freedom.
This is fun. I must remember to thank my friends. They turned out to be pretty good friends. Can I do it again? Only 12 or so more times - please?
This new adventure is down by Bacalar. It's called BioMaya. Just e-mail me for details.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/
Monday, June 11, 2007
Mexico - a tad humid in the Summer?
Yep, once again it is summer and here I am in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, enjoying the intense heat, intermittent rain showers, and increasing humidity. Yippee!
Here are the pluses I have so far come up with ....
- My skin is dewy soft and supple. I'm going to look years younger!
- My fine, straight hair is once again naturally full bodied and curly!
- I don't have to water the grass anymore!
- The pool is finally warm enough to use!
Life is always good when you choose to look for the good stuff!
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Here are the pluses I have so far come up with ....
- My skin is dewy soft and supple. I'm going to look years younger!
- My fine, straight hair is once again naturally full bodied and curly!
- I don't have to water the grass anymore!
- The pool is finally warm enough to use!
Life is always good when you choose to look for the good stuff!
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
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