Yes, Easter in Mexico is a very important religious time of the year and I respect that very much. However, I sure wish they knew the Easter Bunny!
Do you know how hard it is to find Easter chocolates here? The only thing I can find is Kinder Surprise eggs because they have them available all year long.
I tried making homemade chocolate/ peanut butter eggs one year but they were a little tricky and I had to eat the embarrassing rejects and that was a little dangerous for my figure.
I do have teenage kids so you would think that the chocolate becomes less important – you would think. My son however has impressed upon me how nice chocolate would be!
So the kids may find some Kinder Eggs, some assorted chocolate bars and some books this year. Yep, my Mexican Easter Bunny brings books!
Now to hide the chocolate so that it will not melt . . . . . . .
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
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/
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Monterrey, Mexico and frozen feet
Remember the recent trip I told you about where we went to Morelia? Well we spent a night in Monterrey and I do not remember the last time I felt so cold! It was only 8 degrees Celsius! People in the know had winter coats.
It was March in Monterrey, Mexico and I felt like an ice cube. I was even wearing a blanket type coat and I was still cold! Granted I had to wrap it around my husband and daughter as well while we waited for our luggage. Also keep in mind that I have lived in Mexico for about 7 years now. Puerto Vallarta was hot and Playa del Carmen is hot – need I say more? My body just is not used to the cold anymore. I decided that I dare not move back to Canada as I may not survive the winter!
Frozen feet? Well who would have known that there are times that it is best not to wear sandals in Mexico!
Monterrey, maybe I’ll visit again but in the middle of summer.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
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
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com
It was March in Monterrey, Mexico and I felt like an ice cube. I was even wearing a blanket type coat and I was still cold! Granted I had to wrap it around my husband and daughter as well while we waited for our luggage. Also keep in mind that I have lived in Mexico for about 7 years now. Puerto Vallarta was hot and Playa del Carmen is hot – need I say more? My body just is not used to the cold anymore. I decided that I dare not move back to Canada as I may not survive the winter!
Frozen feet? Well who would have known that there are times that it is best not to wear sandals in Mexico!
Monterrey, maybe I’ll visit again but in the middle of summer.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
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
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Viva Aerobus - The inexpensive way to travel by air in Mexico
Viva Aerobus - It’s a bus with wings! It is air travel for the cost of a bus ride!
Am I a fan? I think so. The price is certainly right. We booked for our family of 4 adults to travel Cancun – Monterrey – Morelia and back for $5,000 pesos or the equivalent of about $500 USD total. Good deal eh? Monterrey is the hub city for Viva Aerobus so most flights go through there. We arrived home yesterday so I can fill you in on all the details.
Now understand you get no frills for a no frills price.
- No food, no drink (most airlines are that way now anyway) but it was inexpensive to buy snacks and even sandwiches on board.
- No company produced magazines on board.
- The seats do not recline.
- No fancy tickets – you get only a paper receipt (like a grocery receipt) for boarding.
- No reserved seats!
- No piped in music or videos. However the flights are short.
- You are encouraged to book your flights on the Internet.
- Their uniforms are khaki pants and t-shirts (that must cost the company less). I don't care - they could all wear pink tutus!
Frankly if they save money with the above and they pass those saving on to me – I am all for it!
Our flights to Morelia were both running about a half hour late but coming home they were both early. Name an airline that has not been running late.
I hear that as of May 1st they are also flying in and out of Austin, Texas. I think I am developing an absolute need to see Austin! Thanks Viva Aerobus!
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
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
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com
Am I a fan? I think so. The price is certainly right. We booked for our family of 4 adults to travel Cancun – Monterrey – Morelia and back for $5,000 pesos or the equivalent of about $500 USD total. Good deal eh? Monterrey is the hub city for Viva Aerobus so most flights go through there. We arrived home yesterday so I can fill you in on all the details.
Now understand you get no frills for a no frills price.
- No food, no drink (most airlines are that way now anyway) but it was inexpensive to buy snacks and even sandwiches on board.
- No company produced magazines on board.
- The seats do not recline.
- No fancy tickets – you get only a paper receipt (like a grocery receipt) for boarding.
- No reserved seats!
- No piped in music or videos. However the flights are short.
- You are encouraged to book your flights on the Internet.
- Their uniforms are khaki pants and t-shirts (that must cost the company less). I don't care - they could all wear pink tutus!
Frankly if they save money with the above and they pass those saving on to me – I am all for it!
Our flights to Morelia were both running about a half hour late but coming home they were both early. Name an airline that has not been running late.
I hear that as of May 1st they are also flying in and out of Austin, Texas. I think I am developing an absolute need to see Austin! Thanks Viva Aerobus!
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
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
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com
Monday, March 3, 2008
Mexican transportation - The Playa Express
I developed a new appreciation for the Playa Express minivan (well actually they are Mercedes Benz vans) drivers last week when I rode one from Cancun to Playa del Carmen.
Previously my experience had been one of annoyance as I drove my vehicle and they zipped in and out of traffic – stopping with no notice in front of me to let passengers off or on.
This time, I was the one on the inside. I decided these drivers have to be very confident and capable drivers as they move from one town to another making stops at passengers often short notice requests and merging successfully in and out of traffic.
Passengers and the driver were extremely polite. Thank you very much – have a nice day – go with care - was heard over and over again (in Spanish of course).
When I am driving now I will try to have more patience and more appreciation for these minivans, the drivers and the people they carry to and from work and school.
Isn’t it interesting to look at experiences from another perspective? Mexico is a wonderful opportunity for that but really we can try it anywhere.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
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
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com
Previously my experience had been one of annoyance as I drove my vehicle and they zipped in and out of traffic – stopping with no notice in front of me to let passengers off or on.
This time, I was the one on the inside. I decided these drivers have to be very confident and capable drivers as they move from one town to another making stops at passengers often short notice requests and merging successfully in and out of traffic.
Passengers and the driver were extremely polite. Thank you very much – have a nice day – go with care - was heard over and over again (in Spanish of course).
When I am driving now I will try to have more patience and more appreciation for these minivans, the drivers and the people they carry to and from work and school.
Isn’t it interesting to look at experiences from another perspective? Mexico is a wonderful opportunity for that but really we can try it anywhere.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
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
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com
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