Week # 15, January 13 - 19, 2019
Is anyone else having trouble changing the year? It is hard to convince myself we are in the 2019th year.
Sunday January 13th was the second day of the pet sterilization clinic here in Puerto Morelos.
Our sweet friend and neighbour Claudia was taking registrations for pets to be done. She is one busy lady working at her own business in graphics and design and volunteering within the community. People like Claudia are so important to this village.
Pet owners patiently await their turn to have their pets neutered or spayed.
The veterinarians have also volunteered their time during this clinic. There were just a little over 255 pets done during the two days. Another clinic is scheduled for early in February with the hope of doing that many again.
Look at this big boy - hanging over both ends of the ironing board having his surgery.
Nails were clipped and ears cleaned.
These wee angels are waiting their turn under the knife.
This exhausted lady is Diane - she is in charge of the Cause4Paws animal shelter and rehab centre here in Puerto Morelos. Diane is definitely dedicated to her volunteer work, often going without herself to provide food for her fur babies. She will help you arrange to have a pet readied for bringing back home with you if you like. They send many cats and dogs in particular to Canada. Can you imagine the temperature shock these animals must experience leaving Mexico and going to Canada? That first year must be very difficult for them.
We had our friend Maurice (from Winnipeg, Canada) visit one afternoon and he treated us to a Coconut from our neighbours tree. The nuts are easy to access and it was a great treat - the Coconut meat and milk are both full of nutrients.
He drained the milk then cut the Coconut up for us to eat - tasty for sure.
We are on our own personal cat sterilization program again this year. Last year we spayed and neutered 11 cats, this year we are not going to be doing as many because last years fixing has certainly reduced the cat howling during the nights.
We set up a live trap, catch a cat, take it to the vet for surgery then we bring it back home and hold it in the cage until it is safe to release it. We don't want to release any too soon as they may still be under the influence of the anaesthesia and wonder out in front of a car or even get too close to a dog. Either way could mean death.
Up on the roof this week we saw something shining in the sky - looks like a weather station which came from the
direction of the Cancun Airport.
We see a lot of birds flying overhead which will remain nameless for a while, at least until we get on the computer to find out what they are.
Then there are our Great Kiskadees - they put on quite a show in our pool. That novelty has not worn off for them, and we look forward to their many visits each day.
These photos are taken down from up on the roof - this one looks like a giant spider in the pool but it is a Great Kiskadee.
Drying off and preening its feathers after the swim.
There - done!
"One of Mexico's Most Wanted!" Perhaps it should read "One Of Mexico's Most Wanting." LOL What a funny girl!
Allan helping or neighbour and dear friend Claudia (the one from the pet registration desk) prepare a stand for her booth at the My Paradise Market where she sets up a table of crafts for sale to raise money for Cause4Paws.
Allan doing his morning chores. Those dang Chachalaca birds do poop a lot, as they fly over they let it go and it splatters down the walls. Quite a mess - some days more than others.
Time for the Great Reveal!
The circular stair case has been installed!
You step off the stairs and onto the roof top of our house.
The roof top has been covered in a patterned and coloured cement; we have installed a sunshade to keep the sun's rays at bay during those hot afternoons.
There are chairs in the shade,
chairs in the sun,
and loungers for lounging and/or suntanning.
It is unbelievable how much more living space this gives us along with a beautiful view of surrounding trees, skies and birds. We love it.
A view of the pool from our upstairs patio
and a view of our front yard - on the right the
large set of doors is on our laundry
bodega and the smaller door is our second bathroom.
The second bathroom is not large but it works and is such an added convenience when we have company.
It is complete with a shower and HOT WATER!
I just love the talavera tiles and sink - friends come to
visit and often take the opportunity to use this bathroom instead of the one in the house.
Another week has passed, it has been a wonderful winter in Paradise - not looking forward to having to return home to those cold, cold temperatures.
Take care everyone, stay warm and stay safe. Until next time keep smiling!
