Monthly Archives: March 2009

Be cautious if filling prescriptions in Mexico

I just heard this on Good Morning America: a mom, from here in San Diego, had lost her job… so when she needed migraine pills she took her American-doctor’s prescription to Tijuana to have it filled more cheaply. This wasn’t her first time to go to TJ for medicine, but on this day SHE WAS…

March 31st – Cesar Chavez Day

César Chávez César Chávez, 1974 Born March 31, 1927(1927-03-31) Yuma, Arizona, U.S. Died April 23, 1993 (aged66) San Luis, Arizona Occupation Farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist. Parents Librado Chávez (father) and Juana Estrada Chávez (mother) César Estrada Chávez (March 31, 1927 – April 23, 1993) was a Mexican American farm worker, labor…

Spring Break just isn't the same … who is to blame?

I have been watching and reading anything pertaining to Mexico lately, most especially because it is supposedly a time when business picks up due to SPRING BREAK. I am trying to be more informed about the country to where our clients are traveling! Lately, the news isn’t good. I saw on our local 11:00 News…

SURFING CONTEST, and some clownin' around!

 April 3rd, 4th, and 5th Rosarito Beach is hosting a professional surfing contest. April 7th, 8th, and 9th there will be a bi-national clown convention.

Have fun on Spring Break while doing a good deed!

The 3rd International Blues & Arts Fiesta 2009 is a fund raising event for the community of San Felipe. It benefits The Sonshine Hacienda and The Flying Samaritans Medical Clinics. The Sonshine Hacienda‘s goal is to aid the social services of San Felipe in being able to place abused and/or abandoned children in a safe…

SPRING BREAK

Over 100,000 American teenagers and young adults travel to resort areas throughout Mexico over Spring Break each year. While the vast majority enjoys their vacation without incident, several may die, hundreds will be arrested, and still more will make mistakes that could affect them for the rest of their lives. Using some common sense will…

St. Patrick's Day – another occasion to "go green"

Fun facts: according to what I saw on NBC7/39 news (with KYXY 96.9 radio): Where was St. Patrick born? …………………….. Wales (was kidnapped, taken to Ireland) Which city’s parade attracts the most people…. New York’s At age 16, he considered himself: ……………… Pagan Which pope canonized St. Patrick? …………….. He was never canonized. Saint Patrick’s…