Our local swimming hole

It has been a glorious summer with almost no rain.  The drought finally broke a few days ago and the heat as well.  I’ve been very busy and productive with tasks around the property.  The garage is finished and I completed many smaller projects also.  I am forcing my compulsive self of not start anything new as we leave Garden Bay in less than a month.  I’m tired of projects but at the same time not sure what to do with myself otherwise.  Mexico will provide a welcome break.

We fly to Ontario to visit my family on September 13.  From there we travel to Guanajuato to spend the winter, return within my 180 day tourist visa limit near the end of March.  We are leaving Garden Bay too early but Aimeé’s 180 day limit expires September 24.  Next spring we plan on applying for immigration and that will enable us to travel when we want.

In Guanajuato we have rented a very nice one-bedroom apartment near el Centro.  This year we’ll be there for all of the Cervantino festival which is a huge bonus.  Life in Guanajuato is care-free and relaxed, but I’ll be bored and ready to return to my projects in March even thought it will still be cold and rainy here.