and we're back

Who is back? From where?  Both good questions with good answers. Today who is back is the writer and the from where is Mexico. But first, Mexico. After I have hit the red/green light and am free to go I walk the time share gauntlet at PVR I know I am almost home. Yes home! The final frosted doors will slide open and there will be the mixed crowd of expectant hosts and the drivers and the services all watching for signals - are you mine? Next - fresh sea salted air and palm trees and warm breezes that remind me of the paradise this is for a frosted over Canadian. And then life begins..  not the cram it all in in two weeks vacation life but the OMG there is a community here and people who don't leave. It was interesting to note the seeming insensitivity of those who come and go to those who make their life in PV. OK we are here let's get at it! And now we are gone - bye see ya next season.  Like we are back in Victorian England days or in the Hampton's where the season is not to be missed.
The season, not be be missed or to be dabbled in or to be avoided. The opportunity for the businesses and workers to thrive. Let the parties, fundraisers, day trips, and social gatherings begin until you can't think anymore. A million ways to leave your pesos behind, to be a part of a frenzy of activity and group gatherings.  Have you been to ?? this year and did you know that ?? is playing Tues at ???. Are you going to the ?? fundraiser? How about the Gala for ?. Everyone will be there, it is a black and white theme.

AND THEN YOU ARE JUST TIRED! In the rest of our lives not in Mexico, there is generally a much calmer more home based life. No frustrations at inconveniences or language barriers or raw in your face political and economic situations. You can predict how things will work generally speaking. But it is that uncontrolled brightly coloured environment and chaotic energy that makes Mexico home.  Free to be.

Let's go horseback riding in the mountains today. OK. How about ziplining Thursday? OK. Meet me at the fashion show at Nacho Daddy's for Pasitos. OK. Have you had dinner yet at the new Si Senor's? NO  How about Langostinos on the beach? Of course, several times weekly. All that heaven by the ocean and sunsets combined with great food and waiters. Some friends call it the office and can be found there daily. Will you be going to hear VF reading from her first novel or at MM's unveiling of her new painting? Do you know if it is possible to buy corn syrup here? And what is the effect of sea level on making pastry? Rocks - let's paint rocks with some of the girls........

and a full happy life emerges.........   but then there is home - the known, the familiar, the family the career, the personal business, the favourites that just aren't anywhere else...
And did I mention the heat?  Much as fly screaming out of minus temperatures to Mexico is the OMG is that really air con in the plane and reasonable I need jeans weather in Canada. 

Can I really have it all? really?  Apparently I already do.