welcome / bienvenidos

Welcome to all 850 subscribers of the Jaltemba Bay Life Newsletter, and many more who view it on our website, Jaltemba Bay Life, and our forum.

Yes, I realize that today is not Monday. I am taking the next few days off to visit my family, so I opted to send this issue out a couple of days early... and just in time for lunch rather than your usual morning coffee. Besides, we have an exciting announcement to make! 

There are 50 days left of summer. That means many of you will start to a) think about heading back to Mexico in the next few months or b) plan your upcoming winter vacation here. Lucky for you, we are unveiling our "Travel Tips Guide to Jaltemba Bay" where you will find everything you need to travel to Mexico (and back). The article below has links to this new and very complete guide.

Turtle release season has begun, and you can read more about it in this recently published article. Eventhough Hurricane Eugene, the fifth storm of the season, just passed us by, we must remember that hurricane season is still in full swing. You can keep an eye on the weather by checking the Official Jaltemba Bay Weather Page.   

And if you haven't heard about the Photo Contest for the New Forum Banner, you can read all about it and submit your entry here. The deadline is August 15th.  

To find out what else is going on, read the information below and take a peek at our online Community Calendar.     

We want to remind you that the Jaltemba Bay Life Newsletter is now being published bi-weekly. The next issue will arrive in your InBox on August 22nd just in time for your morning coffee.  

Saludos! 

Editor, Jaltemba Bay Life Newsletter

Celebration of Life
by Lyle Brown 

The Aztec Indians, also known as the Mexicas, usually make their annual trip from Mexico City this time of year to perform rituals near the Fisherman's Memorial in Guayabitos. Here are two photos of their visit on Sunday, July 24th. More photos are posted on our forum.

When traveling, the more you know, the more prepared you'll be. Lucky for you, the Jaltemba Bay Life Team has taken the guess work out of traveling. We have literally spent weeks researching, gathering, compiling, editing, formatting, writing and rewriting all the necessary travel information and documentation you need for safe and hassle-free travel to and from Mexico, including: 

> Travel Tips / What to Bring

> Entry Requirements 

> Customs
> Bringing a Vehicle into Mexico / Auto Insurance 

> Travel Medical Insurance  

> Traveling with Pets   

You can find ALL this and more on JaltembaBayLife.com under the "Jaltemba Bay Info" tab. No other site is more complete!  

View our "Travel Tips Guide to Jaltemba Bay" now.  

Be sure to click on the links within that page for detailed information about these topics:  

> Medical and Travel Insurance

> Bringing a Vehicle into Mexico  

> Customs Regulations 

I feel compelled to write this next short vignette...

As I have previously written, we are house-sitting at the top of La Penita. While it is very close to downtown, the last three blocks are pretty much straight up hill. It's a good thing my hiking buddies over the last several years 'forced' me to climb all those mountain trails back home in Canada, otherwise I may just sit down in a pool of self-pitying tears. However, my husband & I occasionally do hire a cab to get to the top of the hill when we are loaded down with groceries or have just made the trek too many times in one day.  Read full article > 

Camille, who wishes to remain anonymous, just moved to La Pe�ita and has been writing about her experiences. She is using the pseudonym (nom de plume) Camille -- just because she likes it -- and has titled her stories "Camille's Conjectures". According to the Cambridge Dictionaries On-line, the definition of conjecture is "(the forming of) a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof", which seems to fit her muses quite nicely, seeing that these are her impressions and not necessarily based on "facts".  

by Allyson Williams

I haven't been feeling like my normal perky self lately, and my tummy has been a bit out of sorts. That usually means one thing: parasites. For some reason, they like me. Let me assure you, the feeling is not mutual. And while I am careful to take every precaution -- I only drink purified bottled water, I rinse all fruits and veggies in Microdyn, and I wash my hands frequently with antibacterial soap -- yet for some reason I continue to be affected by these unwanted pests. 

While living in Mexico the past several years, I have discovered that many of our Mexican friends rid themselves of parasites twice a year, and Vermox Plus seems to be the medication of choice. It works on amibas, lombrices (amoebas and worms), and other types of parasites. Of course there are other more natural ways to rid your body of parasites.  Read full article >

Los Amigos Changes Its Name 

by Dave Easby

When Los Amigos de La Pe�ita was formed a few years ago and its primary focus was on lobbying the government to make infrastructure improvements in La Penita. About four years ago, the organization re-invented itself as a "community service organization that exists to serve the people of La Pe�ita, the surrounding Colonias, and the community at large through it's participation in activities designed to improve the lives of area residents." We have grown now to 180 members -- almost 60% of whom are year-long national residents. Many of these individuals live in La Colonia, Rincon de Guayabitos and Los Ayala. Many of the programs we operate serve the whole Jaltemba Bay community. We collect recycled plastics and cardboard in Guayabitos, La Colonia and Los Ayala in addition to La Pe�ita. Schools in Guayabitos and La Colonia are active on our education committee. The criteria for our scholarship program has been broadened and our economic development initiatives benefit the entire Jaltemba Bay area. We have therefore decided to change our name to to reflect this new reality. The name "Los Amigos de Jaltemba" was recently approved through an email vote of our members. Work is now underway to refresh our logo and transform our website to reflect our new name so watch for more news in the future.

Los Amigos de Jaltemba (Los Amigos)  

is a community service organization comprised of residents and members of the local community, and exists to serve and advocate for the people of La Pe�ita, the surrounding Colonias, and the community at large. To learn more,  

visit the Los Amigos community page.

Do you like writing, blogging or taking photos? Then why not submit an article, story or photo to be featured in our newsletter. It doesn't matter "what" your subject matter is -- local hangouts, food, surfing, fishing reports, birding and sea life, interviews or personal stories -- what's important is that you participate. You can write one article, an article every once in a while, or an ongoing feature... the choice is yours. It's a great way to express yourself, to share your experiences here in Mexico, and it's fun (and seeing your name in print is pretty cool, too).  

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