January was a month of hockey and volleyball. My usual routine is to play hockey or volleyball in the morning, return home for lunch, have a beauty sleep, enjoy a cup of tea, and then go for an hour long walk by the river. In the evenings, I usually visit friends, phone my mom, or take dance lessons.
On January 26, I flew to Huatulco for a visit with my dear friends, Tom and Anita McDermott. They have a lovely condo overlooking the ocean. I never grew tired of sitting on the balcony watching the waves of the Pacific Ocean crash onto the rocks below, fishing boats criss-crossing the bay, baby buzzards stretching their wings on a rocky perch, and humpback whales sending plumes of vapour into the air. I also got to experience an earthquake/tremor. It wasn't a big one, but I got the general idea. Everything shook.
Tom and Anita's daughter, Erin, was staying with them for the week. She is an amazing young lady and a wonderful conversationalist. Tom and Anita took me to a different beach everyday. I had a chance to boogie board and snorkel on multiple occasions throughout the week. I also met many of the McDermott's friends during the week. Tom, Anita, and many of their friends support a small school in the mountains near Huatulco. On the second day in Huatulco we attended a fundraiser/festival in the town square. I also attended the grand opening of the school kitchen and met the wonderful children/parents of Los Olivos. The children were loving, enthusiastic, and happy. I am so glad I had the chance to see Mexico of the beaten path. The McDermotts were the ultimate hosts and it goes without saying there are definite advantages in spending time with people who know the area. We saw wonderful places and enjoyed wonderful meals in restaurants I would never have discovered on my own. For instance, one day we drove an hour up the coast to St. Augustine, sat on beach enjoying margaritas, ate lunch in a treehouse restaurant, and enjoyed a few cervasas on clothes optional/hippy-friendly beach. And yes, I chose the clothes option.
Next year, I would like to take my whole gang to Huatulco so they can enjoy the many wonderful things I enjoyed during my holiday in Huatulco. It was one of the best weeks I have spent in my entire life.
And now, well, I am back on the frozen tundra. I am back to playing hockey and volleyball and sleeping and walking and dancing and spending time with my friends. As Judy would say, "It's all good!"
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