Usually in June, the humidity soars and the thunderheads build up and then... nothing - a hot sticky night. Then, after stuttering a few times, it will settle down to sunny days, cloud buildup in the afternoon and then a couple of hours rain in the early evening.

This year of La Niña it started right up in June with no hesitation, but did not rain only for a couple of hours, one time for 16 hours. So, the moment I wrote that it stopped raining and hasn't now for four days! Go figure!

The Rio Tamatlan after the rainy season

But, Boy!, are the mountains GREEN! Every shade you could imagine. I've even got pieces of scrap wood on my patio that have come alive. The Rio Cuale, in the middle of town is churning over the boulders and the local kids have their inner tubes out.

This time of year is also mango season. I've never counted the varieties, but there must be at least a dozen or more, some are selling right now for 2 pesos a kilo! By the way, if you have a car, do not park under a fully loaded mango tree!

New Restaurant in Town

Yours Truly and Alejandro at La Bodeguita del Medio

There's a new restaurant-bar in town, all the way from Havana, Cuba. 'La Bodeguita del Medio' was the favorite watering hole of 'Papa' Hemingway and we now have a branch here. The food is Cuban, the live music is by Cuban groups and the classic drink 'Mojito' was what 'Papa' drank.

They also sell authentic Cuban Cigars. 'El Patron' Alejandro can guide you through the world of cigar appreciation.

For you energetic types there are many challenges. Trips into the jungle by Hiking, Mountainbike or Horseback, or out into the bay by Sea Kayak, Sailboat and Scuba-Snorkle Trips. Work up that sweat and then come back to town and have some excellent, cold Mexican beer.

CHEERS!

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