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Jaltemba Sol...the heartbeat of the Riviera Nayarit

December 22, 2008

 

From the Jaltemba Sol Bell family and Tara Spears we wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Years.

Meeting Saturday

Benefit Concert For Jomie and Kenny

Friends of Kenny and Jomie are planning a benefit/concert to assist Jomie with medical expenses. The date is January 18th, 2009.

And what a party it will be!

The lineup includes the best of Jaltemba!

Redneck Mothers, the Perez Brothers, Shoe and Faby, Eric Nice and Friends, Most Wanted.....the list is growing!

People are flying in just to be here. It is going to be the musical event of the year.......Tickets will be on sale right after Christmas....

Stay tuned!

If you are interested in helping with this event, please come to our second meeting Saturday December 27 at 10 am at Hinde and Jaime. All friends welcome.

If you would like to help at the actual event please write editor@jaltembasol.com

She's Back.....

Jomie is home now....She needs lots of help as she can't walk by herself.

Hi Everyone!

I wish to thank each and every one of you for all your prayers, concern and ongoing support.

I’m glad to be home.  I’m doing fine, getting a little better each day.

I look forward to the day I can be amongst you all again.

Bless you all.

Love,

Jomie

Jomie Needs Constant Care

If you can spare the time, please call Stan and Elenor and let them know you are available to assist Jomie. Visiters welcome. Please call first to arrange the best time while she recovers. 274 0466 or write sotoaono@hotmail.com

Please post condolences and notes to Kenny"s family on the Riviera Nayarit Board. Please click here.

To donate via paypal to help pay her medical expenses click one of the following paypal buttons. 

          

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  Mexico News

Heading Home For Holidays In Mexico

Eric Salguero and his cousins are on their annual international road trek for the Christmas holiday. …More

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Suspected drug dealers in Mexico leave exotic pets behind

Mexico's war on drugs has swept up a new breed of innocent victim: hundreds of exotic animals, from monkeys to white tigers, which are kept by drug cartel bosses as flashy pets but then become homeless when their owners are thrown in prison. …..More

 

Accurate Calendar Requires Sacrifice, You Dig?

After half a millennium of ups and downs, the Aztec Sun Stone occupies a place of honor in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. …..More

 

Mexico’s Benchmark Bonds Surge to 7-Month High on Rate Outlook

Mexico’s local-currency bonds surged, pushing benchmark yields to a seven-month low, amid mounting speculation the central bank will begin cutting lending rates next year as slowing growth curbs inflation. …..More

 

Mexico Water Authority To Invest MXN15 Billion In Projects In 2009

Mexico's National Water Commission has a 15 billion peso budget ($1.14 billion) next year for drinking water, drainage and sewage treatment projects as part of the government's plan to meet 2012 goals. …..More

 

Maria Maria La Cantina-Margaritas, Mexican food and the mojo of Carlos Santana

This might surprise you, but Austin has quite a few Mexican restaurants. Most of them get by without celebrity affiliations. But few generate the kind of curiosity associated with guitar god Carlos Santana's venture in the Warehouse District. …..More

 

Mexican art for the past and present

In Mexico, there is a diverse range of indigenous peoples. It has the largest indigenous population of all Latin American countries, including approximately ten million people or 10% of the population. …..More

 

The mayor of Mexico City- Backroom boss

IT IS an unlikely place for the world’s largest artificial ice-rink. But this month for the second year in a row the Zócalo, Mexico City’s main square, is abuzz with skaters. …..More

 

Mexico joins Canada in WTO beef complaint vs. US

Mexico joined Canada in opposing a new U.S. law on country-of-origin labeling for fresh beef and pork by filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization on Thursday. …..More

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US drug package to help Mexico find fake passports

Mexico has a new specialized laboratory to detect fake immigration documents thanks to a U.S. anti-drug aid package…..More

In capital, catch world-class art, nightlife, cuisine for a few pesos

Move over greasy tacos and tacky trinkets: Mexico City is home to a vast network of chic museums, top-notch restaurants and trendy nightclubs. There’s even an Icebar. …..More

Mexico searches for abducted U.S. anti-kidnap expert

Mexican officials on Tuesday were investigating the presumed abduction of a U.S. expert in kidnapping in northeastern Mexico. …..More

$2.7 Billion Mexico Border Fence Now at 500 Miles

The U.S. government has completed 500 miles of fencing along the border with Mexico, which is just 170 miles short of its goal. …..More

San Francisco - Mexico's Low Key Hot Spot

San Francisco, Nayarit, Mexico - Majestic Pacific waves slid up the ivory sand as my boyfriend and I walked barefoot down the long beach, nearly deserted except for two young Mexican women watching the surf. Just behind us in a palm grove, a waiter was setting up brightly painted tables and chairs on the sand under a restaurant's thatched palapa for lunch….More

Mexico's Involvement in Efforts to Combat Climate Change

Mexico agreed with the World Bank that Latin America and the Caribbean have the resources and leadership to be part of the global solution required to lead the world towards development with low carbon emission, since several of the countries in the region have sought innovative approaches and experimented with new technologies to reduce their emissions…..More

The Spanish Wine Revolution and its Mexico Connections

The Mexican wine industry was originally created by our Spanish ancestors in the sixteenth century, when they planted the first vineyards in America right here in Mexico. From those early vineyards of Mission grapes, Jesuit missionaries sent vines and cuttings to Peru, Argentina and Chile. By 1701, the first hybrid cuttings of Vitis vinifera (European stock) were planted in Baja California at Mission San Javier, near Loredo Bay…..More

Travel rules to Canada, Mexico tighten

This winter may be an opportune time to apply for a U.S. passport, a new option for people who travel a lot to Canada or Mexico….More

Falling Fortunes, Rising Hopes and the Price of Oil

Oil prices have now dipped — albeit only briefly — below US$40 a barrel, a precipitous plunge from their highs of more than US$147 a barrel in July. Just as high oil prices reworked the international economic order, low oil prices are now doing the same. Such a sudden onset of low prices impacts the international system just as severely as recent record highs…..More

Santa Visits La Penita RV Park

Santa visited La Penita RV Park Sunday morning for a breakfast with Santa celebration with kids of all ages. To see your photo go here. Carole will have some hard copies of the best Tuesday afternoon.

 

 

Hundreds of new items added to today's Jaltemba Sol classifieds..check it out click here

 

Whale watching off of Jaltemba Coast is quite spectacular

 

 

A rolled pickup truck just outside of the Field of Dream golf course last Sunday is a cruel reminder to everyone this holiday season to drive safe and drive defensively...no one was hurt in this accident. 

 

 Second Annual “Fiesta La Peñita

Tickets are now available for the Second Annual “Fiesta La Peñita” - a gala fundraising event in support of Los Amigos de La Peñita to be held on Sunday, February 8 from 2:30 to 6:00 at the award-winning home of Thomas Bartlett in La Peñita.

This extravaganza will include a tour of Thomas Bartlett’s fabulous home, an open bar and hors d’oeuvres.  Entertainment will feature live music and dancing from a variety of musicians.   There will be a live and silent auction featuring a host of valuable items.

Los Amigos de La Peñita is a community service organization comprised of residents and members of the local community and exists to serve and advocate for the people of La Peñita, the surrounding Colonias, and the community at large.  Every dollar raised at the event will go to support Los Amigos projects.   Projects include an expansion of our recycling program, support for a children’s park, beach cleanup and educational programs.

Tickets are now available for a donation of 750 pesos per person.  Last year’s event sold out and this year’s promises to be even better.   Tickets are non-refundable and this is an adults only event. 

To buy tickets, donate an item for our auction, volunteer to help with the event – or simply for more information -  please go to the Los Amigos de La Peñita website.  (www.losamigosdelapenita.com)

 


 

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Allan de Costa:

Gregarious Inn Keeper

By Tara Spears

This gentle bear of a man is known for his love of family and discussing politics. Big Al, as he is affectionately called in the local community, is more than a hard working businessman, he is a loyal friend. A fixture in the beachside small town, Los Ayalas, for twelve years, Allan’s journey to Mexican paradise has had some interesting twists.

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Lupe ! Please call home! RRRRRRUF!

Please help us find our lost dog. Lupe, our red and white pit bull dog, jumped our front wall Thursday night, December 18th, and ran away. She was last seen about 8:30pm heading down Sol Nuevo into Guayabitos. She is wearing a choke chain. She is very sensitive to all the loud rockets that are currently being let off at night. Lupe is a very sweet dog inspite of her looks. She weighs about 25K. Please call me if you have seen our Lupe. We miss her and want her home. There is a reward for the safe return of our dog. Our cell number is: 322- 140-4128  Thanks to everyone who has been looking. Susan and Jim

 

                                         

  New Look for Local Landmark:  3 Flags Coffee Shop

                                                               By Tara Spears    

For over twenty years the Jorge Castuera Ayon family has been providing food and service in Guayabitos.  Before this beachside resort area had paved streets or internet service, Jorge owned and operated a block of stores that included a food market, a laundry, ice facility and a drug store on Avenida Sol Nuevo.  Not only did they sell supplies but they had the only telephone in the area for years!  Jorge said, “For 16 years we worked seven days a week with no days off.  When the kids were going away to college, I decided to downsize, to just operate a coffee shop.” As you walk down the street the aroma of fresh brewed coffee entices you into the café. What a wonderful selection of beverages are available! Frappes, lattes, espresso, capuccino, smoothies, gourmet teas, and fresh muffins, too.

To read the entire story click here

 

 

Santa Came to the beach Sunday

 

Santa came to Mateja's Beach party Sunday! To see the Santa pictures, click here!

 All monies raised go to the Jaltemba Foundation.

 

 

 

For hard copy orders go to Mateja's Tuesday Afternoon

 

 

For Pictures of the Beach Party

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Mexico’s Consumer Prices Increase More Than Expected
Thomas Black & Valerie Rota - Bloomberg
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Mexico’s consumer prices rose more than analysts forecast in the first half of December on higher prices for tourist services, cigarettes, tomatoes and eggs.
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Inflation was 0.45 percent in the first 15 days of the month, exceeding the 0.3 percent median estimate of 15 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Prices climbed 6.56 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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Inflation will probably peak in December and begin to slow next year as lower costs for commodities take hold and a sluggish economy keeps companies from raising prices, said Gabriel Casillas, an economist with UBS AG in Mexico City. That should allow the central bank to ease interest rates in 2009, he said.
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“Next year, commodity prices will weigh less on inflation,” Casillas said in an interview. “There is going to be no excuse for Bank of Mexico not to cut rates.”
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Core inflation, which filters out volatile fresh food and energy prices, was 0.44 percent in the first half of December. Analysts had predicted core inflation of 0.25 percent.
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Economists surveyed by the central bank earlier this month estimated inflation will accelerate to 6.35 percent in 2008 from 3.76 percent last year. The 32 economists in the survey predicted the economy will shrink 0.1 percent next year compared with an estimate of 1.7 percent growth this year.
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Senate leaders from Mexico’s three largest political parties last week urged the Bank of Mexico to cut rates after the U.S. Federal Reserve reduced its target rate on Dec. 16 to between zero and 0.25 percent in an attempt to pull the U.S. economy out of recession. Mexico’s central bank increased its target interest rate by 0.75 percentage point to 8.25 percent between June and August to quell inflation.
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Lower Mexican interest rates may give less support to the peso, which has weakened 25 percent since the beginning of August. The declining value of the peso against the dollar puts pressure on inflation because Mexico imports large amounts of U.S. goods. The currency weakened 0.4 percent to 13.2310 pesos per dollar at 11:08 a.m. New York time.
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To contact the reporter on this story: Thomas Black in Monterrey, Mexico, at tblack(at)(at)bloomberg.net; Valerie Rota in Mexico City at vrota1(at)bloomberg.net

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Mexico Raises 2009 Daily Minimum Wage Below Inflation Rate
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Mexico will raise the minimum daily wage an average of 4.6 percent next year, more than 1.6 percentage points below the current annual inflation rate.
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Minimum wages in Mexico’s three geographic zones will be raised on Jan. 1, the National Minimum Wage Commission said in a statement. The annual inflation rate in November was 6.23 percent.
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The minimum wage in Zone A, which includes Mexico City, Acapulco and several cities on the U.S. border including Ciudad Juarez and Tijuana, will increase to 54.80 pesos ($4.18) a day from 52.59 pesos this year. In Zone B, wages will rise to 53.26 pesos daily from 50.96 pesos. The zone includes some of Mexico’s largest cities such as Monterrey and Guadalajara. Wages in Zone C, which applies to the majority of cities, will increase to 51.95 pesos a day from 49.50 this year.
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In 2008, Mexico increased the minimum wage by 4 percent and annual inflation at the end of 2007 was 3.76 percent. This year, wages in dollars will fall because of a decline in the peso. The lowest daily minimum wage in dollars fell to $3.96 using today’s peso value compared with $4.55 for the same wage category using the exchange rate on Jan. 1, 2008.
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To contact the reporter on this story: Thomas Black in Monterrey, Mexico, at tblack(at)bloomberg.net.

 

The BEST Serandeado- The Grand Opening in Lima

Have you ever had the local fish dish “Serandeado? Those who live here full-time would probably say George or Po-pe in unison. He is known to cook up sarendeado at many of the summer celebrations and get-togethers.

George Mesa, Patty’s uncle, Hinde’s brother and well-known bartender at Hinde and Jaimes, opens up his botanerea this Sunday in Lima de Abajo.

Sarendeado is a style of cooking fish. George marinates it in a specific sauce and then grills it on an open fire. His favorite is Rooster-fish or snapper but often uses Dorado because of its availability.

Those who came out  Sunday  to Lima had a great time. Ask any of the locals for Po-pe's Place (pronounced POPE-ay) and enjoy a local treat.

 Nine days of Las Posadas:

Mexican Christmas Customs

By Tara Spears

 

  In Mexico, the holiday season picks up momentum with the celebration of Las Posadas from December 16th to Christmas Eve. Traditionally, children perform the 'Posada' processions and families gather for fiestas. (Spanish for inn or lodging.) The Posadas days celebrate the part of the Christmas story where Joseph and Mary looked for a room in an inn but were turned away. For the Posadas, the outside of houses are decorated with evergreens, moss and paper lanterns. Inside, the usual holiday decoration is the nativity scene, El Nacimiento.

To read more on Mexico's Christmas click here

 

 

 

Christmas Pictures Throughout Mexico

Mexican Style Holiday Spirit

Tara Spears 

“I don't want gold and I don't want silver...

    all I want is to break the piñata”

Taken from a traditional Mexican piñata song 

With the holiday season well underway, Los Pasados home parties are flourishing throughout Mexico. One game that is often played at Posada parties is Piñata. A piñata is a decorated clay or papier-mâché jar filled with sweets and hung from the ceiling or tree branch. The traditional Christmas piñata is decorated something like a ball with seven peaks around it. The peaks or spikes represent the 'seven deadly sins' (lust, gluttony, greed, laziness, anger, envy, pride.)  Today, piñata's reflect the influence of popular culture: they are available in animal, bird, holiday figure or TV character shapes. To play the game, children are blindfolded, spun in a circle, taking turns to hit the piñata with a stick until it splits open and the sweets pour out. Then the children rush to pick up as many sweets as they can! Although Mexican children get their main presents at Epiphany (January 6th), the piñata treats keep them happy until the gift day.

To read the entire story click here

 

SAN PANCHO

Join entreAmigos and the San Francisco, Nayarit (San Pancho) community in December with holiday events that will provide lasting memories.

entreAmigos is a 501 c3 non-profit community organization that was established in 2006 to increase learning opportunities for children and families in San Pancho. Among its many accomplishments, this unique organization provides a library and education center and provides much needed scholarships to families in San Pancho.  To learn more, please visit www.entreamigos.org.mx

On Thursday, December 11th,  the season opening of the entreAmigos Gallery Store is the perfect opportunity to explore all of the beautiful art and products created by local artists.  When you find that unique gift for someone special, you support entreAmigos and families in San Pancho, making Navidad even brighter by your purchase.

The traditional Mexican Posada is an event you won"t want to miss.  Be part of the biggest holiday street party in San Pancho on Saturday, December 20th.  You won"t forget the carolers, the colorful piñatas, the feast of food, or the joy of being part of the community.

All month entreAmigos will be accepting donations of canned or boxed food and toys.  These donations will be sorted, wrapped and distributed on Tuesday, December 23, 2008.  Volunteers are welcome to help to get things ready starting at 9am in front of the entreAmigos store.

San Pancho"s first ever Art Walk will be held on Friday, December 26th at the galleries and stores located on Ave. Tercer Mundo in San Pancho.

December 27 & 28, 2008 is the annual Art Festival produced by the Colectivo.  The Colectivo is a cooperative of artists in San Pancho, they are recognized as the major impulse behind San Pancho"s diverse cultural and artistic offerings.  Their annual Art Festival, now in its third year, includes parades, live shows, sculptures, workshops and the presentation of local and invited artists.  This year, scheduled events will take place throughout San Pancho, as well as at the Plaza. Plan to be here for both spectacular days.  

For more information about these events please contact entreamigos at 322 117 1677.

Article submitted by:  Gail Mitchell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classifieds

Like new, white leather..Love Seat - $2500 pesos OBO   See George or Lis site #47 La Penita RV Park

Wanted:  Used Terracotta Pots in good condition
 
X-large (2ft high), large and medium.
Price negotiable.  Clean out your garden bodega!

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Premiering November 2, 2008

An Exclusive Bed & Breakfast in a quaint, Mexican beach town.

Tropical Manor House

www.tropicalmanorhouse.com

 

Come stay with us a while, and discover the true pleasures of a tropical vacation get away, as it should be. We pride ourselves on providing "Personalized Vacation Experiences", comfortable accommodations with a touch of luxury, in lush surroundings.

Pre-Select your delicious breakfast from our varied menu, indicating your preferred breakfast time and we will serve it to you on your private patio, or on the main terrace overlooking the sea. Experience "Sitting in the Sky" on our pool patio before taking a refreshing dip in your private plunge pool.  For your pleasure we also serve cocktails on the ocean view terrace, in the afternoon or evening depending on the day's activities.

The perfect get away for a romantic honeymoon, family vacation, or simply a great spot for friends to share an active vacation. Come and experience authentic Mexico without sacrificing creature comforts.

 Be our guests, our only guests, and let us strive to anticipate your every need and fulfill your every wish.

 

Accepting reservations for the 2008/2009 season, now!

Promotional Introductory Rates $700 USD per week, including taxes. Based on double occupancy.

Email: tropicalmanorhouse@gmail.com

Tel: 327-274-3516

A Walk through La Penita de Jaltemba...photographs by Bill Bell...click on any photograph to view in larger format

 

 

HOME Found

for Felix the Cat

FELIX THE CAT HAS FOUND A BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME
Thanks goes out to Dorothy the editor of the Jaltemba Sol Ezine Newspaper and Hank Vanderschuur for giving Felix the Cat a new home. On December 24th, 2008 he will be delivered to Hank. Cheers goes out to this wonderful man. If you see him give a '"HUG".
 
 I will be able to go home to Canada in March, 2009 knowing Felix is in loving hands.
 
Merry, Merry Christmas
Nancy
 
There is no better Christmas present for me than to help an animal in need.
 
Thank you so much Dorothy, Bill and Dylan for helping me find my kitty Felix a new home before I go back to Canada, someone came to my bunglaw today and is taking in Felix because his cat just died. There is not enough words to describe the type of people I have met in Mexico, this is my first visit and my husband and I will be coming every year and doing our part in helping animals.
 
Thanks again so much.
 
Dan and Nancy Chambo
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Hello Friends,
 
I just want to wish you a Merry Christmas,  so i would like to tell you THANKS for your trust and your friendship, i do my best effort to do my job as good as possible.  I am really glad to meet every you and help you with your computer problems.  
I really appreciate you as a friends and as a customers.  I know my English is not good at all, but  i work to be better day by day.
 
Happy Holliday's
Your friend & computer technician

Ing. Francisco Javier Rios Luna
Director de Proyectos
Ced. Prof. 5012015
InterActive Computación
 

Hi Bill & Dorothy - although we have never met you personally, we fell we know you through your writings, here in the La Penita area. Each week we look forward to reading up on the happenings in our area, and thank you for the wonderful job you do of keeping us all informed!
We own a condo in La Penita, and enjoy getting involved with the community here. As a result, we have found a family who are desperately looking for a wheel-chair for their son who is 18 years old. He is totally bed-ridden, and it's a challenge to take him to doctors appointments or for a family outing.
La Penita trailer park sometimes has wheelchairs available there, but we have checked with Merv & Delia, to no avail.
Can you suggest to us, where we could begin to look for a wheelchair?? or would it be wise to put an ad on the Jaltemba Sol?
You ideas are most welcomed!
Feliz navidad to both of us.
Jan and Elaine

Hola! I have the most respect for the Jaltemba sol, I look forward to every Mon and Fri,to catch up on what is going on in our piece of Paradise! I was very disappointed to see the add you published about " Shitty Vehicles" This is a very serious problem for the Canadian, US and even Mexican economy! In the times we are in this is not a joke! Further more Ford was not part of this bail out plan, I would hope you consider to remove this from the paper!

 
Thanks in Advance!
Shawn Henke
Parkside Ford Lincoln
Winnipeg, Manitoba,Cana

 

Not so funny to those who rely on Canadian and US automobiles companies and no offense intended...if you see us at any bar when you are down here...we will buy you a tequila! Best wishes the Bells

Saludos!  I have had numerous requests from our fans that live in your area to post our area performances in your publication, Jaltemba Sol.  The closest show that we have is our weekly performance at Mar Plata in San Pancho EVERY SUNDAY.  Could you please post this event to your community calendar.  

 
Mango Trio 
Sunday, 6:30-8:30pm
Mar Plata, San Pancho
WEBSITE http://www.sayulitalife.com/business/marplata.htm#contactform
 

Dorothy,
 
We are planning an extended trip to Mexico in our 34' motorhome in January.  We want to leave from McAllen, TX and travel along the Gulf Coast, down to Chiapas, west along Southern Mexico to the Pacific Coast, then north along the coast and return to the U.S.  We can not decide whether we want to take our tow vehicle with us.  Can we rely upon buses, taxis, and rental cars to "get us around" once we settle into a campground?
 
By the way, we have enjoyed your newsletters and website.  The information is invaluable.  We have purchased some of your downloads and appreciate the work you have done to make our journey more enjoyable. 
 
Herb and Cindy Garvin
Texas Wanderlust Fulltimers
(580) 470-5250
hmgarvin@hotmail.com
 

Boogie board surfer La Penita Beach Bill Bell Photograph

 

 

CONALEP FUNDRAISER A great success at Xaltemba Restaurant

To view more photographs of this Rotarian fundraiser click here

San Pancho AA

Alanon Monday at 5:00pm, CoDA Wednesday at 5:00pm, and AA Friday at 6:30pm in San Pancho in the museum on main street, between Galeria Corazon and San Pancho Cafe. Info at devasaya@gmail.com email or 311-258-4243. 

JUANITO'S RV PARK A quiet, friendly park just one block from beautiful playa Lo de Marcos. Lo de Marcos, Nayarit   Type of Hook-up - Full Total # of Sites - 12 Electricity/AMPs - 30 Washroom Internet Rates:  $25/day - $160/week - $525/month $500/month for 4 months or more   Phone:  011-52-1-322-117-0332 - mx. cell/ 011-52-1-322-117-2866 mx. cell Email:  johnjsommerville@hotmail.com   Directions:  Hwy 200 between Sayulita & Rincon de Guayabitos @ km 108.  Turn west towards the beach & proceed past the plaza. Turn left at 3rd road past the plaza (look for sign to Playa Los Venados).  Second RV Park on the left at the 2nd tope.

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Learn Spanish Today   A great Christmas Gift

Can you Speak Spanish? How long have you been studying Spanish? Between high school classes, college classes and you own efforts you could easily have a couple years already under your belt. During this time you have likely built up a good Spanish vocabulary, along with a basic understanding of Spanish verb conjugation. But can you speak Spanish?

Why is speaking Spanish so hard? Would you feel comfortable approaching a native Spanish speaker and starting a conversation? Why not? Why is it so hard to speak Spanish even after years of study?

Beginning high school and college Spanish classes, as well as most self study Spanish courses start off by teaching vocabulary and verb conjugation. You practice speaking, but the focus is on the individual word or phrase. Lists of words are memorized and tests are given on verb conjugation. So when it comes time to speak, the words and phrases are separate in your mind. It becomes a matter of trying to pull all the pieces together and form them all into a sensible sentence, not just speaking.

The key to becoming more comfortable in speaking situations is to practice and learn the sentences as a whole, not in separate pieces. This way when you are trying to remember what to say, the whole sentence pops in your mind, not just one word. You will speak Spanish more correctly, more fluently and more confidently than ever before.

The Visual Link Spanish Course allows you to utilize this effective way of learning and practice speaking Spanish. In our free online demo lessons, you can see how we utilize these strategies to truly teach you to speak Spanish. You will be able to recall everything you learn and words will come into your mind as a complete sentence not separate individual words. You will already be on your way to speaking Spanish more fluently and more confidently.
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