January is about over, and February / Febrero signals the time for birds, whales, Valentines, and festivals in our neighboring country, Mexico (in particular, Baja).
I didn’t know this, but Groundhog’s Day is also celebrated as Dia de la Candelaria 
in Mexico. As here in the States, it signals the mid-point between winter solstice (December 21 or 22) and the spring equinox (March 20 or 21), but it is also a religious / Christian holiday representing 40 days after the birth of Christ and signaling the end of Christmas (put very, very simply).
All I know is that I hope the Groundhog does not see his shadow. It hasn’t been a bad winter here in Southern California, but I do prefer longer days and flip flops as opposed to shoes!
Anyway, I will get back to February and try not to think about summer months a-comin’ 
The gray whales have been parading past our coastline in San Diego for a few weeks now; we don’t even need to leave the shore to view them, they are so near. Trekking to warmer waters to mate and to feed, more than half the gray whale births take place in Laguna Ojo de Libre.
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Mexico Insurance Services is BBB Accredited - Better Business Bureau says: MexInsure.com, Trusted Online Source for Tourist Auto Insurance. If you go to the site, check out the video – an introduction to the service, and the owner/ President of the company. Also, we wouldn’t hate it if you clicked the “like” button It helps spread the…
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Written on
January 6, 2012 by
Marcy in
ensenada,
Just for fun & interest!,
Mexico,
Otay Mesa border,
Puebla,
Puerto Penasco,
Rocky Point,
Rosarito,
San Ysidro border crossing,
Tecate,
Tijuana,
Todos Santos,
Travel
San Diego is rated number fourteen (because of our breweries … really?) and Puebla, Mexico is rated number thirteen – according to the New York Times list of the 45 Places to Go in 2012, Come West, y’all … we have something for you north and south of the Mexican border. We have been having…
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Written on
January 5, 2012 by
Marcy in
Liability insurance,
Mexico,
Mexico insurance,
Puerto Penasco,
Rocky Point,
Rosarito,
Sonora,
Step one: get insurance,
Tecate,
Tijuana,
Todos Santos,
Travel
Liability insurance was once recommended in Baja California, Mexico – now it is the law! All drivers, Mexicans included, MUST have Liability insurance for the vehicles. As of January 1, 2012: OBLIGATORY INSURANCE FOR PERSONAL ACCIDENTS (SOAP)* S seguros O obligatoriors A automobiles P personal Presentar seguro de responsabilidad civil vigente que ampare los conceptos…
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If you plan to go fishing in Mexico, by land or by sea, you are now required to pickup a visa for about $21. In addition you need a fishing permit (about $11 or $45 annual). The visa can be acquired at the Mexican land border points of entry, or by sea at the Port of Ensenada’s port of entry.
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Las Posadas is a nine-day celebration with origins in Spain, now celebrated chiefly in Mexico, Guatemala and parts of the Southwestern United States, beginning December 16th and ending December 24th (nine days). This event represents Joseph and Mary seeking lodging for the night; the Parrish chooses the house/ family who will eventually “take in” the individuals portraying the two –…
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It’s here: Christmas, Navidad, Holidays, The Season. Wow, just yesterday it was getting dark at 8:30, the a/c was on, shorts and flip flops were worn to the grocery store, and an evening after work at the beach for a jog or bonfire was a common occurrence. Now it’s dark around 5:00, the heater is…
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This is a quick note to our friends who show interest in our blog and who have visited our website – we wish you a very happy Thanksgiving, and here’s to hoping the turkey isn’t dry, the stuffing’s not too salty, and that the grandchildren love the homemade apple pie! For those of you who…
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PCI DSS is a strict set of standards that ensure system data security.
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Day of The Dead… I never liked to think of this day. I was disappointed when I learned that Halloween was the Eve of this holiday … of this scary, unholy holiday. I did celebrate Halloween, but it was just dress-up time… a big costume party and candy fest! I didn’t know. Most of us…
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in Mexico. As here in the States, it signals the mid-point between winter solstice (December 21 or 22) and the spring equinox (March 20 or 21), but it is also a religious / Christian holiday representing 40 days after the birth of Christ and signaling the end of Christmas (put very, very simply).
All I know is that I hope the Groundhog does not see his shadow. It hasn’t been a bad winter here in Southern California, but I do prefer longer days and flip flops as opposed to shoes!
