The Jaltemba Express
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Hotels Planned for La Peņita
The Mexican government announced yesterday that they have given formal approval to two new massive hotels to be built along the waterfront of La Peņita Nayarit along with a 28 hole golf course planned to be built near the La Peņita RV Park.
Mayan Resorts and Hyatt have teamed up with FONATUR (Mexicos Tourist Board) to construct the two 3,000 room hotels, the largest ever undertaken by the hotel chains. Construction is scheduled to start by April 1 of 2007 and will also include time shares, seven swimming pools, four waterfalls, nine restaurants, Starbucks, and a small food mall with a McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Sushi Bar.
The Hotels will be the tallest built on the coast with one tower reaching 54 stories. Employment of time share salesmen alone is estimated at over 400. The golf course will be designed by Jack
 Nicklaus and although construction will not begin immediately, it is scheduled to be open by 2008. Initial designs show the course utilizing the La Peņita Trailer Park and crossing the Highway near Mangos Cantina.
FONATUR spokesman Manuel Lopez Garcia was on hand along with Nayarit State officials to make the announcement to a small group of businesses in La Peņita last night at the Avenida Restaurant. ¨This is part of the ongoing development promised to the area for past 20 years
the new president of Mexico Philip Calderon wanted to make this a priority to kick start the local economy,¨ Garcia said.
Click here for more information and local reaction to announcement.
Good Morning - Buenos días.... and Welcome to Paradise
Thursday December 28, 2006 Gotcha!
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Jaltemba News & Notes
International Artist's Festival in San Pancho Begins Today
The Collective San Pancho" is a group of local and international artists who live in San Francisco. They have pulled together to create the first annual three day art festival to enhance tradition, culture and consciousness through art, music, performances, Huichol Indian Art workshops, culinary, photography and jewelry. Festival will be held in La Plaza Del Sol (across from the church). Festival begins on Dec 28 at 5:00 p.m. with a parade from park to plaza, followed by opening ceremony and ending with music by The Frijoleros.
On Friday, December 29 workshops begin at 12 noon, ending with music at 9:00 p.m. by Los Rojos. Saturday, December 30 begins at 12 noon with workshops and ending at 10 p.m. with Grand Finale (Instruments of the World).
The artisans from Oaxaca have also been asked to participate.
Los Ayala & Lo de Marco Spay & Neuter Clinic Needs Assistance
I n order to reach as many areas as possible, our next clinic will begin on January 15th through to the 17th of January in Los Ayala with a follow-up clinic in Los de Marcos from January 19th to the 22nd. The clinic in Los Ayala has 5 Canadian volunteers flying down to help out (two vets and three technical assistants) while the clinic in Lo de Marcos will have two vets from the Hagganback Foundation in Mexico City arriving to help us.
We are in need of accommodation for two vets, three technical assistants (all female) and one husband! If you have space, it would so help us out! Also, we will need help with food during the clinic. All the volunteers so enjoyed the lunches dropped off at the last clinic...it is amazing how hungry one gets during those busy days and the angels who arrived with our delicious lunches, homemade cookies and refreshments were so appreciated!
On a second exciting note, Melanie Blair has offered her energy, time and equipment to help Dr. Eladio Tello , our vet in La Peņita begin an animal grooming business. Why is this important? Well, many of our street animals are filthy, matted, covered in fleas and ticks which cause terrible skin diseases. By cleaning up some of these animals, we can help the overall health of our animal community. Our thought is that Eladio could charge 100 pesos for grooming animals brought in by their owners with an additional donation of 50 pesos or more which would go toward grooming street animals. This is so reasonable as I pay 250 pesos to get our small dog groomed and I have to make a trip to Bucerias! Our animal rescue fund is helping to support this venture by sharing the cost of the new equipment including professional shears, scissors, dryer and other necessary supplies. The photos attached show our first day working with Eladio to teach him grooming techniques. Melanie will continue to donate one day per week to work with Eladio and our street animals at his home/business in La Peņita.
If you are in the area, please consider volunteering your time! Have a very Happy and New Year!
In summary, we need~
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Accommodation for volunteer vets as assistants
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Volunteers to help with lunches and refreshments during the clinic
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Volunteers to help with the clinic
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Donations
Many thanks to those of you who have donated! And a special thanks to Deb and Rick Martin and Heather and Rob Erickson who dropped off catheters, stethoscopes and other medical supplies. Thanks so much, Lin
Contact linchimes@hotmail.com
Repairs for the Bridge of Life
DO SOMETHING REALLY GREAT FOR EVERYONE AROUND YOU
Volunteers urgently needed to donate time and /or money to fix the walk and bike suspension bridge between La Peņita and Rincon on January 7th 2007 PLEASE MEET at the BRIDGE at 0700am. The estimate to fix is 1300USD and volunteers will be adding and pulling cable, replacing screws and boards, installing new cyclone fencing, installing two posts to stop the motorized vehicles that are tearing up the bridge, two trash barrels at each end. THE ONLY ONE WHO WILL APPRECIATE THIS IS THOSE WHO USE THE BRIDGE - BUT THE ONLY ONE WHO WILL REPAIR THE BRIDGE IS YOU
International Volleyball Tournament Tomorrow
Details for the International Volleyball Tournament have slowly dribbling out from reliable sources. It appears that the games will be held on Friday December 29th at the La Peņita RV resort and Spa. Mexico, US and Canada play off in the pool for the Championship.
Canada has won the title for two years straight after being shut out for 15 years.
Magical Mystery Tour Slated for Friday
The Magical Mystery Tour led by Val & Chris - will meet this Friday Morning at 8 am at Hinde and Jaimes. Cars and trucks leave at 8:30. The adventure will lead to a spectacular 100 ft waterfall in the jungle dropping down into a swim able lagoon. Those interested should pack for a shared lunch and bring lots of beverages. There is some hiking involved. 4 wheel drive is not required but it is suggested that immaculate paint jobs be left behind.
Dia de Santo Inocentes Today
The day of the innocents is celebrated in Mexico and Latin America today. Originally celebrated to commemorate the day of the male children killed by King Herod, the day now has morphed into a similar custom as "April Fools Day." Expect practical jokes. Wikipedia says "The mass media make jokes or distort their content in such a way that the information seems real...It is tradition that the newspapers publish whole pages of the humorous news...that seem serious and deceive the reader off guard."
SUBSCRIBES & NOTES
Importunely I am not able to be with Guenter in Mexico this Season. Please send me the - News letter so at list I will be able to see what is going on there!! Thanks.
 Editor,
Thank you to all who joined us for the Grand Opening Christmas Party at the El Tiburon in Guayabitos on Saturday Night December 23rd. Also a big Thank You to Armando and his great staff for the good food and service. Bill, once again your pictures and coverage of the event was GRAND and showed a good time was had by all.
Please join us once again for an unforgettable evening with Ja'Qui and the Perez Brothers, good food, good service and a wonderful large dance floor for your enjoyment. Help us bring in the New Years and usher out the Old. Come Party the night away..................Call for Reservation 274-0642 or 322-136-8465
Please include us on your list for receiving the Jaltemba Express.
Nettie and Bryon Kost
Editor,
I must commend the La Peņita Recreational Director, eh. Announcing
the International Volleyball Tournament while many players are away
on holiday, and, only 2 days notice.... BRILLIANT, eh.
Stephen Harper
Canadian Prime Minister, eh Editor's note: It is our understanding that the organizer of the event is in fact an American from the mid west with the initials DD
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La Peņita RV Resort News & Notes
Sports
Nothing Comes close like the February Horseshoe Tournament - Not even a ringer
On Saturday February 10th at 9am, will be the horseshoe tournament on the beach at Harry and Jeanie's house in Guayabitos - the same as the last 2 years. For all you newcomers, we will pass out information at the signup party.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. We will be serving hamburgers, cokes, beer, booze etc.....
The proceeds of this charity event is for the schools in Rincon and La Peņita. We will post more information as the time gets closer. Hope to see you there. Don't miss out on one our funniest days of the year. February 9 & 10th.
For more information call: Harry & Jeanie 274 0335 OR Bill & Jan 274 1303 (Email jwpoteat@hotmail.com)
PIZZA MADNESS
Ricardo's Pizza is offering a 15% discount on food items on their menu between Noon and 2 pm - an incredible bargain on GREAT already well-priced pizza and Italian foods. (offer not to be combined with other offers) Benny or Tracy are on hand to give you very special service you are accustomed to. Now through to the end of January...A great place for lunch and to get away from those left over turkey sandwiches
Want pizza for dinner? ASK you server for the Large Pizza and get two free beers. What a deal! Tell your host that you heard about it in the Jaltemba Bay Express
NEW YEARS EVE
The Jaltemba Bay Express would like your Public New Years Event listed this week please submit information to editor@ontheroadin.com Free as always. Remember we are a volunteer organization and need your input to make this newspaper work...except of course MS Maneras, but we pay her peanuts. The Jaltemba Express is planning to feature all the New Year's Eve festivities in its December 29th Edition so get your information in by emailing editor@ontheroadin.com
.Click Here for a complete calendar in a glance of Jaltemba Bay Activities
For a more detailed description of Events Click here
Dec 28: Día de los Santos Inocentes
Dec 31: New Year's Eve or Festejos de fin de Aņo
New Years Eve at the Bavarian Gardens, Redneck Mothers, Prime Rib Dinner, 200 pesos (Tickets sold in advance)
Hinde & Jaime's New Years Extravaganza- Hinde is preparing for New Years and selling tickets to an all-inclusive evening of fun.
New Year's Eve on the Beach at Mateja´s promises to be another fun evening...get your tickets early
The El Tiburon Restaurant is offering an unforgettable New Years Eve with Ja'Qui and The Perez Brothers. Good food, good service and a wonderful large dance floor for your enjoyment. Help us bring in the New Years and usher out the Old. Come Party the night away..................Call for Details and Reservation 274-0642 or 322-136-8465
JANUARY
Jan 9: La Peņita Home Owners Association
FEBRUARY
Feb 10 Annual Horseshoe Tournament - Check-in will be at Mateja Restaurant on the beach, Rincon de Guayabitos on Friday February 9, 2007. The Tournament is the next day.
ONGOING
Sunday Artistic and Cultural will be held Sundays - December 17th, 24th and 31st in La Peņita at 9:00 a.m to 5 pm next to the garden of La Peņita in the basketball court.
Monday 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.
Wednesday Women's Golf Every Wednesday
Erik Nice performs at Mateja's Every Wednesday for Happy Hour 2-4
Enrique Preciado Performs at the Bavarian 6 pm Gardens Wednesday. Romantic, Oldies & Dancing
Thursday Market Day La Peņita - Every Thursday approximately 8-2
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.
Men's Day Every Thursday Golf
Friday Erik Nice performs at El Capitan in Sayulita 1-3 on the beach near Don Pedro's on Friday
Redneck Mothers perform every Friday Night at the Bavarian Gardens
To view more photographs of Scammon Lagoon whales click here
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La Peņita Market Day
Restaurants fill during Market Day
Kohunlich Quitana Roo Mexico Mayan Masks
Photography by Bill Bell
Kohunlich comes the name "Cohune Ridge". Cohune is a species of fruiting palm
common to the area.
The site is best known for its Temple of the Masks, an Early Classic pyramid
whose central stairway is flanked by huge humanized stucco masks. Built around
500 A.D., this is one of the oldest constructions at the site. After 700 A.D.,
this temple was covered over with a Terminal Classic construction, this
protected the masks and allowed for the masks to remain in excellent shape with
some of the original colors.
These fifth century stucco masks above represent the rulers of Kohunlich
To view more Mayan Photography by Bill and Dot Bell click here
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