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Lovin’ La Cruz, their inn… each other!
Update; October 2018 La Cruz inn continues their great tradition of great food served with Love. Comfort food, great surroundings, wonderful people and community spirit abounds. Sometimes you just want a good meal; sometimes you get so much more. When lovebirds Cirilo and Annette bought The La Cruz inn in June 2016 the town gained a gem of an eatery as well as great accommodation for visitors to our wonderful town. Going into their third season they’ve continued with what seems like an annual tradition of fixing up, renovating and polishing their gem. The first year was ‘spit and polish’; [...]
Stuffed Portobello Steaks
As an appetizer, as a side veggie or as an alternate for the meat course Stuffed Portobello Steaks are always a hit with guests. My friend, Linda, who also runs a Boutique Hotel/B&B Alaska's Capital Inn suggested portobellos the first time I had a vegan eater at Villa Amor Del Mar and was at a loss for BBQ items, other than salads and veggies. Linda is not only a phenomenal cook, she too is a vegan. In this instance, she was a lifesaver as I had happy guests at the end of that meal. Since that first experience, I've incorporated [...]
For the love of others; creating community, together!
Creating community, sharing, loving... isn't that what life's about? As I travel to my ‘other’ home for the summer I’m reminded of how much I adore all my communities of friends and family. Love of community inspires my life! When Chris and I decided to take a sabbatical in small-town Mexico, we had many ideas of what we'd do with our time; what we desired most was to live among the locals. How we thought we'd spend our time. What we’ve come to realize is that locals doesn’t necessarily mean Mexican nationals although that was definitely our original intent. We’re [...]
La Cruz ambassador Maru; cruisin’.
“I would paint an advert in the sky saying come to the most beautiful place in Mexico! “
Alef introduces Organic LOVE!
Organic foods and health products made with LOVE. Many will know Alef from the Octopus Garden where over the last two years, she created "Organic breakfast with Love". Alef has ventured out again and created "Organic Love" a kitchen and shop where you will find hand made and organic products made with love and consciousness about our Mother earth! At 30 years old, Alef is wise beyond her years; lovely and compassionate, she adores serving others. Born in a little valley Ojo de Agua, in the State of Mexico near Mexico City to Mexican parents. She has one younger sister [...]
Julio and Rita create Masala Restaurant
Masala Restaurant; where it’s all about the spice! With Rita's history in town and Julio's love of fishing, Masala Restaurant is in the perfect location for their flavor 'full' delights. In a small town like La Cruz many folks are related; recently at the fisherman’s market I heard “Tio!” (Uncle) as the vendor yells to someone purchasing shrimp, then “Tio!” as someone purchasing tuna yells to the vendor. I wonder if they’re all related? Of course not but man-o-man, I love learning who’s related to whom and I’m not even close to caught up! In fact, when I asked [...]
Buying preconstruction real-estate in Mexico
Preconstruction real-estate; a win-win for buyer and seller. FACT: The real estate market in Puerto Vallarta is solidly into recovery and consolidation, so the natural outcome for developers is to bring new projects to the market... preconstruction real-estate is the way to go. When an active market is growing new projects make economic sense for both developers and buyers. Some developers are initiating projects on property they have held in inventory; others are actively buying develop-able land. Refreshing news after almost 8 years in which few new projects were launched. The bonus to buyers… preconstruction discounts; now that’s an incentive! [...]
Learn to sail in Mexico!!
Learn to Sail in 3 days as you experience the beauty of Banderas Bay; the other 4 days rest, relax and rejuvenate or get even more experience on the water.
Energy healing; Wantra with Crystal Ra
Wantra; experience energy healing and/or release your fears with your personal mermaid. I met Crystal Ra at Pat Henry’s organic stretching class, in La Cruz, a few years ago. Pat raved about her energy healing sessions! Crystal Ra’s eyes are bright and she truly radiates energy. Although curious I never took advantage of what she was offering; ‘Access Consciousness™’ body and mind sessions and ‘Auratransformation™’ and energy healing. She explains, “I help people with clearing the energy in houses as well businesses. Auratransformation™ is a treatment method which powerfully activates the influx of the New Time energy. In short, an [...]
SeaRenity; Peace on the Bay.
Dave and Jamie create peace on the bay for all guests chartering their boat; SeaRenity. When someone truly loves his or her job it shows. When their passion becomes their business the joy they share with others is profound. My ‘Characters’ story today is about two people who I feel truly honored to call friends. They resonate their love of life, their joy of living in paradise and especially their love of being on the water with all who choose them to take them out. Sharing peace on the bay with others is what brings them joy! Jamie Jones [...]