The Jaltemba Express Community Newspaper English Languag

Jaltemba Bay from the hill

Good Morning & Buenos días.... and Welcome to Paradise

Wednesday November 29 2006 Its another grand and glorious day!

Headlines

Mexican Congress Comes to Blows - Click here

Jalisco Governor Given Number 2 Spot - Click here

Call for a National Strike Friday - Click here

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Jaltemba News & Notes

SUPPORT OAXACAN ARTISTS Today

A group of Oaxacan weavers will be demonstrating their technique and rugs today at the La Penita RV Resort & Spa. Everyone from the community is welcome.

The group will discuss the traditional methods they use to create their beautiful rugs, from carding the wool to using plant and insects for the dies. Their rugs will be on display at the RV Park and the discussion will begin at 11 am this morning.

This group is one of the many that have been forced to travel to sell their works because of the violence that is besieging their state. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Clean the Greens- Work Party for the Golf Course Today!

Work Party at Campo de Ensueno - Field of Dreams Golf Course 9 am. Bring gloves, rakes, shovels if you have them. Breakfast will be served at the Golf Course.

Conalep Invites Everyone for Breakfast

TO THE “NORTH AMERICAN” COMMUNITY:

By this means we wish to greet you and to wish a happy stay here, in this tourist destination.

To recognize your optimism and to recognize those who have benefited our institution, allow us to congratulate you, because the benefits have been recognized by the students, reason that we wish to invite you to:

Welcome Breakfast

Prepared by our students; taking advantage of the moment to express our gratitude for donations and benefits of past events.

November 30, 8:30 am in the gymnasium. “Dr Carlos Canseco González” of the Conalep 257 Peñita de Jaltemba. There is no cost for the breakfast: donation voluntary. There will also be an obsidian exhibition, crafts and Mexican opals.

YOU MUST RSVP TO: tiokim@yahoo.com Include RSVP in the subject line

Letters to the Editor

Hi

I just found your web site and love the Jaltemba Express newsletter. Please send these to me at my email address.

Thanks
Madeleine and Mark Boznar
Retired and enjoying it.

Hey Senor Hard Drive,

What a great idea! I wish to start a folder of your advice, but do not want to print out the whole newspaper. So how do I print out just your article.

I also have questions about removing icons from my display which have no programs. Secondly, I now have 3 different search engines displayed on my toolbar. How many do I need and how do I get rid of them. Thanks.

Gary Stackhouse, Lo de Marcos

Hi folks,
Thanks to responses from readers of your excellent paper, we were able to locate a dog kennel which will care for our pets when we are away. Many thanks to you for this wonderful service, and to the readers who responded to our plea for assistance.
Ken and Mary-Beth Larone, Lo de Marcos

Hola

You guys are doing a great job. We look forward to your newsletter everyday.Can't wait till Jan 24 when we come down for 6 weeks. Here is a site that is only good for all inclusive resorts.1 and 2 weeks. You can find the Los Cocos in there.

The good part is that it puts it all on one page and the price is in Canadian $$$$ and includes all the tax's etc.They just lowered the price to the Los Cocos in Jan. Here is the site www.tripcentral.ca

Bye for now,

Harry Dunnell from Campbell River

Editor,

Wish we were in La Peñita now. At the moment we have a foot of snow in Courtenay, B.C. and is minus 10. Take care.

Richard and Doreen Sahlstrom

Editor,

Re: US Airfares: The fare for this week is $79 US roundtrip under specials at Worry-Free vacations, which has an association with Northwest Airlines. Website:http://www.worryfreevacations.com/
Also check out www.suncountry.com They fly into PV every Sat. for about $250 US Roundtrip, or you can fly out of PV for the same. The only hitch is that they are based in Minneapolis,St. Paul and a regional airline. Might work for some folks.
Noreen Rossa

Hola,

We live in Lo de Marcos, and would love to receive your publication! Thanks,
Mitchell Schilling

Weather

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Our Towns

FLOWERS GALORE

If there is a birthday, anniversary or some other event that needs special recognition, then take a stroll to Floreria El Pajillo. They have beautiful fresh selections of bouquets that convey just the right message. From Daisies to Birds of Paradise, this flower shop has the right flower for the right occasion. Javier pictured here will cut and prepare according to your whim.

And guys, nothing is so beautiful as a bouquets of flowers "just because."

Located in the La Peñita Mall on the same block as Lorena's Grocery.
To view previous our town columns click here

Humor

If you remember the Original Hollywood Squares and its comics, this may bring a tear to your eyes. These great questions and answers are from the days when "Hollywood Squares" game show responses were spontaneous and clever .
Q. Do female frogs croak?
A. Paul Lynde: If you hold their little heads under water long enough.

Q.If you're going to make a parachute jump, at least how high should you be?
A. Charley Weaver: Three days of steady drinking should do it.

Q.True or False, a pea can last as long as 5,000 years.
A. George Gobel: Boy, it sure seems that way sometimes.

Q.You've been having trouble going to sleep. Are you probably a man or a woman?
A. Don Knotts: That's what's been keeping me awake.

Q.According to Cosmopolitan, if you meet a stranger at a party and you think that he is attractive, is it okay to come out and ask him if he's married?
A. Rose Marie: No; wait until morning.

Q.Which of your five senses tends to diminish as you get older?
A. Charley Weaver: My sense of decency.

Q.In Hawaiian, does it take more than three words to say "I Love You"?
A. Vincent Price: No, you can say it with a pineapple and a twenty.

Q.What are "Do It," "I Can Help," and "I Can't Get Enough"?
A. George Gobel: I don't know, but it's coming from the next apartment.

Q. As you grow older, do you tend to gesture more or less with your hands while talking?
A. Rose Marie: You ask me one more growing old question Peter, and I'll give you a gesture you' ll never forget.

Q.Paul, why do Hell's Angels wear leather?
A. Paul Lynde: Because chiffon wrinkles too easily.

Q.Charley, you've just decided to grow strawberries. Are you going to get any during the first year?
A. Charley Weaver: Of course not, I'm too busy growing strawberries.

Q.In bowling, what's a perfect score?
A. Rose Marie: Ralph, the pin boy.

Q.It is considered in bad taste to discuss two subjects at nudist camps. One is politics, what is the other?
A. Paul Lynde: Tape measures.

Q.During a tornado, are you safer in the bedroom or in the closet?
A. Rose Marie: Unfortunately Peter, I'm always safe in the bedroom.

Q.Can boys join the Camp Fire Girls?
A. Marty Allen: Only after lights out.

Q.When you pat a dog on its head he will wag his tail. What will a goose do?
A. Paul Lynde: Make him bark?

Q. If you were pregnant for two years, what would you give birth to?
A. Paul Lynde: Whatever it is, it would never be afraid of the dark.

Q.According to Ann Landers, is there anything wrong with getting into the habit of kissing a lot of people?
A. Charley Weaver: It got me out of the army.

Q.It is the most abused and neglected part of your body, what is it?
A. Paul Lynde: Mine may be abused, but it certainly isn't neglected.

Q. Back in the old days, when Great Grandpa put horseradish on his head, what was he trying to do?
A. George Gobel: Get it in his mouth.

Q.Who stays pregnant for a longer period of time, your wife or your elephant?
A. Paul Lynde: Who told you about my elephant?

Q.When a couple have a baby, who is responsible for its sex?
A. Charley Weaver: I'll lend him the car, the rest is up to him.

Q.Jackie Gleason recently revealed that he firmly believes in them and has actually seen them on at least two occasions. What are they?
A. Charley Weaver: His feet.

Q.According to Ann Landers, what are two things you should never do in bed?
A. Paul Lynde: Point and laugh.

Restaurant Review

Costa Alegre Hotel

by Bernie and Marty

We had the distinct pleasure of being invited to and dining at the restaurant in the Costa Alegre Hotel. The food was outstanding a fantastic value for the dollar. The presentation was out-of-this-world and the flavor combinations were really a work of art.

Chef Sergio (from Vera Cruz) is a real master at his trade and a this restaurant is a real jewel. The service was the normal for this area but that was a function of a kitchen designed for 4 people and serving 20. The deserts were to die for.

Our table tried A shrimp plate, a filet mignon plate, a chicken plate, and a stuffed pork plate. All were fantastic with the shrimp being the most outstanding of the bunch. The Shrimp were done in a thermador like sauce and very rich and truly succulent. The desserts were a pleasure to the eye as were the meals, but decidedly more decadent, we tried the "brownie", the apple pie, crepes and a chocolate stuffed puff pastry hiding some ice-cream inside.

4 meals 4 deserts and at least 6 beers one ore two screw drivers and lemonada as well as coffee came to 800 pesos and worth on the order of at least 500 Dollars in a stateside restaurant.

The bartender, Gary and the waiter, Alex were attentive but not overly so,

We will be returning and frequently as our waist lines permit. 5 STAR FOOD, 4 STAR SERVICE

Hotel Costa Allegre in Rincon de Guayabitos

R. Tabachines

Quotes for the Day

“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.”
Zig Ziglar

"Flashlight: A case for holding dead batteries."

Ruehlen

"Some people are alive only because it's illegal to kill them."

Travel in Mexico

Cholula

(Cholula "Water That Falls In The Place Of Flight")

A Cool Summer Destination

By Dorothy Bell

Photography by Bill Bell

Cholula is one of my favorite colonial cities in Mexico; especially in the summer. When the beach communities like Cancun or Cabo are so hot that your tanning lotion starts steaming, Cholula is mild and inviting. The altitude keeps the temperature down and the nightfall rain cools the evening air. Last summer we stayed for a month and at times we even slept with a few blankets to keep warm. Cholula's charm, however, is much more than temperate weather.

The City of Cholula is situated 12 km outside of Puebla, the Capital City for the State of Puebla. It is a small colonial city know for it's plethora of Catholic churches; many of which are built over pre-Colombian monuments by the Spaniards. The Cholula Pyramid is a prime example where the spectacular yellow Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Church is built on what appears to be a hill.

On closer examination, it is clear that the hill is a pyramid. The enormous pyramid, larger in mass than any other in the world (including those at Giza Egypt) rises up on the relatively flat landscape of the area dominating all manmade structures and buildings in the area. Only Popocatepetl, a towering active volcano, rises up along the horizon and surpasses the pyramids height.

The history of the area stretches far beyond the arrival of Cortez. Cholula was considered a major religious landmark by the pre-Hispanic populations, on par with Teotihuacán and Tula. It is said to be the oldest continually inhabited city in the hemisphere with a 2500 year history. Cholula was created in 1700 BC from two separate villages and became the largest center of the area. It is believed that work began on the pyramid around 1000 BC and that the city became an important religious and ceremonial centre. While smaller than Teotihuacán, Cholula remained independent of the larger centre and survived after the empire collapsed. The population continued to inhabit the city for centuries.

The pyramid’ construction continued as various native populations moved into the area. The Olmec-Xicallancas added to the structure when they located in the city and they greatly added to the expanse. In 1000’s and the arrival of the Toltec-Chichimecas more building took place and the centre gained more prominence. Cholula evaded the Aztec invasions and became an important trading centre. The Toltecs incorporated the worship of Quetzalcoatl into the religious beliefs and Cholula became the “Mecca” for pilgrims throughout the region. Cholula became known as the city dedicated to Quetzalcoatl.

Why the pyramid was covered with earth and overgrowth is unclear. We do know that with the arrival of the Spaniards the city was flourishing. Cortés called Cholula "the most beautiful city outside Spain." One story has it that when the Conquistadores were approaching the city that they covered it with earth so that it would survive the impeding onslaught. Another more colorful version has the Cholulan’s inviting the Spaniards into the city in an attempt to ambush the army. The plan was discovered and Cortés retaliated by massacring the people and vowing to replace all the city's 365 pre-Hispanic temples with a church. Today atop the great pyramid overlooking the city, you can see hundreds of Catholic churches with colorful domes fulfilling Cortés revengeful promise.

Today Cholula remains a small interesting colonial city. Boasting a population of 60,000 inhabitants, Cholula is a university town, (University of the Americas) with young people congregating everywhere. The East side of the main plaza has interesting cafes and music playing daily. There is a daily market to explore.

It is an interesting town to visit. The warm spring-like temperatures make easy walks around the city and even walk up the steep driveway / walkway on top of the pyramid to the yellow Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Church. If you go in the morning you are most likely to see the volcano “Popo” in the distance with it’s white snowy glacier covered. Sometimes you can see a smoke plume rise as much as 8 miles high.

Explore the museum at the base and even tour the tunnels inside the pyramid itself. There are vendors near the exit that sell local colorful pottery – some of the best in Mexico – revered for its fine detail and blue decorative motifs. The edges are often fluted.

Daytrips to nearby Puebla, population 1 million +, are also in order. It is only 12 kms to the East and easily reached by bus or Taxi. It is considered a world treasure (registered by UNESCO) because of the beautiful colonial architecture. It is also considered the cultural capital of the area with a multitude of parks, events and galleries sprinkled liberally throughout the city.

Accommodation:

Hotels: There is a small selection of Hotels in Cholula ranging from 5 star to very basic. A better bet would be to station yourself in nearby Puebla where the variety and quantity improves considerably

Cholula’s “Las Americas Trailer Park” has good RV camping with full hookups. There are tall secure walls and a security guard 24 hours a day so you can make day trips and even an extended visit to Mexico City without worrying about the rig. Park and take the bus to Mexico City, thereby avoiding the traffic, congestion and Mexico City Police officers.

Facts about the Pyramid

Name: Tipanipa

Mass: 25 acres

Height: 181 feet high.

Length: 400 meters to a side

Natural spring underneath

Enlarged at least four times.

Tunnels run for 5 miles

Tipanipa was uncovered during the construction of an insane asylum in 1910

To view more photographs of Cholula click here

La Peñita RV Park News & Notes

Come Visit the Pool Cafe for Breakfast

Schedule Today

8 am Stretch & Strength

10 am Volleyball

11 am Oaxaca Weavers

7 pm Games Night

Taco Tuesday Photos

Guadalajara Crew Returns: What Happened in Guadalajara Stays in Guadalajara Click here to view more photographs of Taco Tuesday

(Click here for Monthly Calendar)

Community Calendar

NOVEMBER

Nov 29             11 am. Oaxaca Artisans Demonstration, Exhibition and Sale. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. Support artists that have been forced to sell their crafts outside of Oaxaca.

                       Work Party at Campo de Ensueno - Field of Dreams Golf Course 9 am. Bring gloves, rakes, shovels if you have them. Breakfast will be served at the Golf Course.

Nov 29- Dec 3  PV Film Festival http://www.banderasnews.com/0611/ent-filmfestival2006.htm
Nov 30             Conolep Welcome Breakfast - RSVP Only.

DECEMBER

Dec 2             Grand Opening of the Sunset Bar & Grill, Hotel California 5 - 9 pm

Dec 11 -17      Raw Food and Juice Fasting Detox Retreat

Dec 10            Meet the Artist Casa de Los Amigos

Dec 12:           Dia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe or Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe http://www.mexonline.com/virginofguadalupe.htm

Dec 15:           Nayarit Fundraiser. 6 pm at Hotel California in La Peñita. Silent Auction, Donate something for the Needy folks of Nayarit. For volunteer, donations or information contact: adelante@telus.net

Dec 16-24:       Posadas Navideñas
Dec 24:           Christmas Eve Noche Buena

Dec 25:           Christmas Day or Navidad
Dec 28:           Día de los Santos Inocentes
Dec 31:           New Year's Eve or Festejos de fin de Año

ONGOING

AA Meeting

English speaking "Friends of Bill W" meet every Monday & Thursdays at 4 pm at Penamar Hotel in Rincon De Guayabitos, Room #13. The Penamar Hotel is located next to Tonota's II.

Market Day

La Peñita  - Every Thursday approximately 8-2

Golf

Men's Day Every Thursday

Erik Nice performs at Mateja's Every Wednesday for Happy Hour 5-7 AND El Capitan in Sayulita 1-3 on the beach near Don Pedro's

Enrique Preciado Performs at the Bavarian 6 pm Gardens Wednesday. Romantic, Oldies & Dancing

Redneck Mothers perform every Friday Night at the Bavarian Gardens

Dining Out

Hinde & Jaimes Restaurant & Bar

World Renowned Fish & Shrimp Tacos

Chilli Relleno's Every Friday

Great Place to Meet the Locals

Cold Beer & Great Friendships

Click here for complete Menu

Ricardo's Pizza

The Best Pizza in Town

& Authentic Italian Fare

Tired? Want to Stay Home?

Delivery only 25 pesos.....

Click here for complete Menu

Mateja's Bar & Grill

Casual Dining Right on the Beach in Rincon de Guayabitos

Great "Home Cooked Foods"

Soups, Salads, Burgers, Steaks, Wings

Click here for complete Menu

Bavarian Gardens
Home Cooked German Food and Great Hearty Fare
Delicious German Fare that Has the Town Talking

Enrique Preciado Performs at the Bavarian 6 pm Gardens Wednesday. Romantic, Oldies & Dancing

Redneck Mothers Dining & Dancing Every Friday Night

Click here for complete Menu

More Restaurants Coming Soon

Sunset Bar & Grill

Hotel California

Grill Your Own Steaks

Shrimp Ball Thursdays

La Peñita de Jaltemba

Open 5 - 9 pm

Events & Activities

Raw Food and Juice Fasting Detox Retreat

Los Pavorreales Eco Resort in Amatlan de Cañas

                      A Hot Spring Pueblo

December 11-17th, 2006 & February 26 - March 4th

Jill Schneider, Director of Circle of Life Holistic Programs

                  email jillsch@bellsouth.net

                  (Click here for More information)

Art Exhibition & Sale

Meet the Artist, Judy Kerrigan, a self-taught artist from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Saturday December 10, Casa de Los Amigos, Noon to Sunset

         Horseback Riding Tours of the Area
Want to explore the back hills by horseback? Then these are the tours for you. The tours are scheduled on Fridays beginning on November 24 or can be arranged privately for a group.

Everyone meets at (please note this change!) the Pemex in Lo de Marcos. we then take a drive through the farming country to the Rancho Guadalupe for a wonderful breakfast of Mexican tacos. Make your own fresh tortillas if you want. We then meet our horse friends for the day and begin the trip.
We have designed both easy and semi difficult trips depending on people's desires. The easier trips are a combination of farmlands, riverbeds and roads, lots of scenery and plant and animal life. These trips are from 2 to 3 hours long. The more difficult trip consists of roads, farmlands, and trails which lead up and over a ridge and down to the river and waterfalls and pools. Somewhat arduous in places but if a person is somewhat familiar with horses, it shouldn't be a problem. It is lengthy however lasting about 2 and a half hours one way to the cascadas and 2 hours for return.
Upon return we are greeted by a traditional Mexican lunch. Beer and frescas are available for purchase.
The cost of the trips are 300 pesos for the shorter trips and 400 pesos for the long trip. People should wear long pants and socks. Bring sun block and bug dope, any kind of snacks for the trail, water, camera and binocs.
Organize your own group at least 2 days in advance - Minimum of 4 people and a Maximum of 8. For questions and reservations contact garydorisstackhouse@hotmail.com

Wanted

Wanted: Articles, photos and news items for the Jaltemba Express. This is your community Newspaper! Share the info and joy.
Reply to: editor@ontheroadin.com

Wanted to buy, table top gas grill to replace one stolen in Guadalajara.
Pat/Jack Mozley MOZLEY@aol.com

Wanted to Buy

Men's Bike

  See Larry/Nancy Schnurr schnurr@shaw.ca

Services

        Mexican Auto, RV and Boat Insurance

                              MEXPRO

              Get Your Insurance Online Before You Leave Home

  Best Underwriters for Your American & Canadian Vehicles into Mexico

                               Click here for a free quote

       Computer Hardware Problems?
                       Ask Joe for Help

                     Reasonable Rates

                       joekrajnc@hotmail.com

                PGA Golf Professional

       Ron DeSantis is offering 9 hole Playing Lessons

            in El Monteon Field of Dreams Golf Course

                1 Student                    $420 pesos

                2 Students                  $210 pesos

                3 Students                  $140 pesos

               4 Students                   $105 pesos

                   (Maximum of 4)

Lessons DO NOT include Green Fees, Individual Clubs or Balls)

               Contact Ron via bill@ontheroadin.com

American Veterans Needing Assistance in Mexico

        David Lord, National Service Officer

                        Order of the Purple Heart

                     email: mophmx@yahoo.com

Inexpensive Taxi's in La Peñita & Rincon

Servicio de Taxis Independencia

Tel: (327) 102-6441

Relieve Those Aches and Pains

Doctor Quiropractico

Victor J. Youcha D.C. Dipl. AC

Casa Clinica Campesina

Las Varas

(327) 272-0184 Clinic

(327) 274-1040 Casa

youchacare@yahoo

For Sale

                    Se Vende (For Sale)

   2 Colchones Ind (2 single Mattresses)

                       Marca Wendy Hotelero

                           $700 pesos C/U

              holiday@casitadelapenita.ws

                   Phone: (327) 274-0776

      Class A "EAGLE ONE" RV for Sale

Excellent Condition & Great Price

              Beautiful Wide Body Unit

              Located in Guayabitos Area

              Click here for all the details

      email: mexicocasabella@hotmail.com

Fine Mexican Jewelry

ARMANDO's

Joyeria & Relojeria

Ave Emillio Zapata #21, (La Avenida)

Tel: (327) 274-0104

Armandos-joyas@hotmail.com

         Mexican Road Logs and Driving Guides

                                 DRIVE SAFE in MEXICO.

               Download a detailed guide for your next Road Trip

               Every Pemex, which has diesel or not, Military and

                  agricultural check points, tolls, km markings and

                    just about everything you will need to get where

                   you want to go. Click here for more information

        Mexican Auto, RV and Boat Insurance

                              MEXPRO

              Get Your Insurance Online Before You Leave Home

      Best Underwriters for Your American & Canadian Vehicles into Mexico

                               Click here for a free quote

                  Learn Spanish Visually

                    Visual Link Spanish

                     Learn Spanish Quickly Via CD Rom

                            Order Before you Leave

                       Click here for more information

         1999 Golden Falcon – Fifth Wheel

            28 Feet Long - Model 25MGT

                       Currently in La Penita Nayarit

                            Beautiful Condition

                           Click here to view

Accommodation

Casita de La Peñita

Beautiful Bungalows in La Peñita

www.casitadelapenita.ws

holiday@casitadelapenita.ws

Tel: (011-52) 327- 274-0776

Casa de los Amigos

Romantic Bed & Breakfast for Friendly Guests

La Peñita de Jaltemba

www.casadelosamigosmx.com

rosalie@casadelosamigosmx.com

Phone: (011-52)327-27-40713

Hotel California
Hotel Just off the Beach in La Peñita
Famous Sunset Bar & Grill
La Penita de Jaltemba

www.lapenita.com
latinogeorge@hotmail.com
Phone: (011-52) (327) 274 1590 Hotel (011-52) 322 100 4909 Cell

Great Links

If you want to ask questions or just participate in the goings on in the Jaltemba Bay area there are two wonderful and insightful boards.

Tom Plattinberger's Jaltemba Bay Folks click here

Jamies Board on Rincon Guayabitos click here
Sayulita board http://sayulita-mexico.com/index.php?showforum=8
San Pancho board http://members4.boardhost.com/sanpancho/index.html?1164382930

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