Hola Amigos,
Life in Baja is getting back to "normal"; up before the sun (at least until Daylight Savings time ends this next Sunday), checking e-mails and news, puttering around the house, visiting with friends we haven't seen for 3 months! We had Marco over to do some weeding on the lot next door,
and Dalia over to do some house cleaning. Ben took on a new project; cutting off the old stem ends on our biggest palm tree and smoothing up the trunk. He says it got easier the further up he went, but it started pretty slow! He says the part he's doing below is like giving it a hair cut! Anyhow, it looks very nice now.
This palm tree is a volunteer...it started from seed about 5 years ago, and it looked like it was in a good spot so we just left it there. We hope we can keep getting the boat around it as it grows!
Ryan returned from his quick Oregon vacation, and Sam and Zoey were thrilled to see him back (oh...we were, too!) He got to attend the Oregon / Washington football game, which the Oregon Ducks won handily.
Remember when we left Baja this summer, the burros came to tell us goodbye? Well, they showed up the other evening to tell us "bienvenidos" and get a few gumdrops. There is a new baby, so it was good to see them! They make a cute little family!
I've been squeezing limes when I get a chance. Ryan managed to keep up with our lime tree (at least picking them up!) and I had a nice big dish tub full when we got back. It makes wonderful juice, so I've been squeezing it by hand. I did find a nice recipe for limonada the other day, but it doesn't use very many limes, and I need a recipe for something that uses a LOT of them!! I tried and like the recipe. Just in case you find some lemonds or limes, here is the recipe:
Sam and Zoey love being back home. They appreciate being able to find a nice sunny spot to lay down in, and they really appreciate being off of a leash. Sam is doing pretty well getting around. He has been off his pain meds and steroids for about a week, and is doing OK with it. Ryan thinks he needs physical therapy, so is working with him on that!
Our friend Pat C is in town, and she offered to take me on a "girls only" shopping trip today in San Jose and Cabo San Lucas. How could I refuse! I've got a long list of fun stuff like fluorescent bug lights, paper towels, etc.
So, that's it for this week. A few more photos are in our October 2013 album.
Hasta la proxima semana,
Tus amigos de Baja
Harriet, Ben, Ryan, Sam & Zoey
Life in Baja is getting back to "normal"; up before the sun (at least until Daylight Savings time ends this next Sunday), checking e-mails and news, puttering around the house, visiting with friends we haven't seen for 3 months! We had Marco over to do some weeding on the lot next door,
This palm tree is a volunteer...it started from seed about 5 years ago, and it looked like it was in a good spot so we just left it there. We hope we can keep getting the boat around it as it grows!
Ryan returned from his quick Oregon vacation, and Sam and Zoey were thrilled to see him back (oh...we were, too!) He got to attend the Oregon / Washington football game, which the Oregon Ducks won handily.
Remember when we left Baja this summer, the burros came to tell us goodbye? Well, they showed up the other evening to tell us "bienvenidos" and get a few gumdrops. There is a new baby, so it was good to see them! They make a cute little family!
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| Hasta Luego! |
Limonada, Lemonade or Limeade
Yield: For 6-8 people
Quick and easy recipe for making fresh homemade limonada, lemonade or limeade
Ingredients
- 2 limes or lemons, quartered and any seeds removed (Use 6 to 8 small Mexican Limes)
- 8 cups of cold water
- Approximately ½ cup of sugar, more or less based on your preference
- Ice cubes as desired and lemon/lime slices to garnish
Instructions
- Place the quartered limes or lemons in the blender with 4 cups of water and sugar.
- Blend until the limes or lemon is completely pulverized, the mixture should be slightly foamy with a whitish color.
- Strain the lemonade and add the remaining 4 cups of water.(Would also be good with sparkling water!)
- Serve with or without ice based on individual preference.
Notes
Yes, you blend the whole
limes/lemons, skin and all. It does get bitter quickly, so drink it the same
day you make it.
Sam and Zoey love being back home. They appreciate being able to find a nice sunny spot to lay down in, and they really appreciate being off of a leash. Sam is doing pretty well getting around. He has been off his pain meds and steroids for about a week, and is doing OK with it. Ryan thinks he needs physical therapy, so is working with him on that!
Our friend Pat C is in town, and she offered to take me on a "girls only" shopping trip today in San Jose and Cabo San Lucas. How could I refuse! I've got a long list of fun stuff like fluorescent bug lights, paper towels, etc.
So, that's it for this week. A few more photos are in our October 2013 album.
Hasta la proxima semana,
Tus amigos de Baja
Harriet, Ben, Ryan, Sam & Zoey
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