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It is with sadness we say good bye to a legend of La Cruz. May you truly rest in Peace, Señora. Faith, Hope, and Love in La Cruz Dona Marie turns 100. This time of year, has me reminiscing of all things beautiful. I don’t set goals anymore, more like intentions. Focusing on what I desire, how I’d like to BE in the world and [...]
Sadly, the rain that came with the summer hurricane (2021) caused a huge tree to tromp all over the structure that housed Ana Banana's and caused much damage. The 'retirement' of such a fabulous addition to our community has created a huge hole in the hearts of many. Blessings to Ana, Barry, their families and all who love them and their Bar. Rock and [...]
Donate $100.00 toward The La Cruz Food Pantry (food bank) and receive an entry to WIN 3 nights in paradise at Villa Amor Del Mar. How to WIN 3 nights at Villa Amor Del Mar 1. Donate $100.00 US$ or 100 CDN$ to the food bank. 2. When donating make note that it is for Chris and Cindy’s Thanks-Giving fundraiser – MUST do or we [...]
The perfect time to share the LOVE. Ordinary people taking extraordinary action, La Cruz’ers step up again, sharing LOVE and more LOVE. [Updates at the bottom under the story.] In the ten and a half years that I’ve lived in La Cruz, I’ve been to more fundraisers for those in need than I can count using all my fingers and toes. When there is a [...]
It occurred to me I haven't heard folks talking about etiquette in the time of COVID, so I decided to jot down my thoughts on the subject. We traveled to Canada for our sons wedding, possibly we might not have gone back this year if it wasn't for his wedding. Travelling gave me a unique perspective on life, in three countries… thru a pandemic! I [...]
Livin' and Lovin' La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. How time flies when you're having fun! Chris, needing a great big break, took me on the trip of a lifetime; nine months sabbatical in sunny Mexico! Who knew we'd move to a land far far away and still be living here and ten and a half years later? La Cruz de Huanacaxtle drew us in with [...]
Fulfilling her dream, Sandy created a Yoga Retreat in Paradise The day that Sandy Dillabaugh walked thru the heart door at Villa Amor del Mar changed both our lives as well as the lives of many yogi’s forever! After an extensive search around the Vallarta area for her first yoga retreat a mutual friend contacted her saying “I know someone who might have the perfect [...]
We miss Gloria. Blessings to Larry and all who loved our artistic friend. Jan. 8, 1940 - March 7, 2020 Glorious Gloria sharing, caring and creating; from her home to yours! She’s back! After sharing her beautiful clothing designs, art pieces and handmade jewelry with Bucerias, Gloria is returning “home” to La Cruz. She told me “My store will have a different focus. I’m [...]
It is with a heavy heart that I share that La Cruz has lost yet another local icon with the passing of (Tequila) Dudley Douglas on September 8th, 2022. He passed away in his beloved home in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit, Mexico. RIP Dudley, you always made me smile, I will miss you. This is an article I wrote four years ago. Tequila Dudley [...]
Enrique’s Glorieta Restaurant lasts the test of time; 15 years and going strong. A pleasant vibe embraced us when my hubby and I visited Enrique‘s for a ‘date lunch’ recently. There is lovely background music, gorgeous murals on every wall and we were surrounded by delightful greenery under the pergola. Enrique, with his wife, Emma, opened the original restaurant on the Glorieta (circle [...]
