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Greetings 6,477 El Sayulero Readers,
The Sayulita Days Carnival has officially arrived to town with rides, music, games, famous cocktail booths and a variety of taco stands. Due to the wet grounds at the baseball field there is a change in location for the fair rides from their usual sports field location to the entrance to town, beside the Salud clinic. There will still be games, food and drink stands set up at the baseball field and around the outer perimeter along the streets for carnival goers to enjoy this season. Check out some of the great photos of the carnival taken by our volunteer contributor photographer Donna Day in her photos of the week column below. I hope everyone in Sayulita during this week gets a chance to take in all the lights, music and festivities going on at the fair and in the plaza. Good news for Mexico (especially Puerto Vallarta) tourism: A recent article in the SanAselmo-FairfaxPatch reminds travellers not to be too scared to head to Mexico, the article titled "Don't Be Too Scared To Head To Mexico" elaborates on safety in Mexico, particularly Puerto Vallarta and the positive experiences one traveller encountered while on vacation. The entire article can be viewed online. On a sadder note, Sayulita is mourning the passing of a great Sayulita architect who built many Sayulita homes. Felipe Villagomez passed away at his daughter's house on February 12th from cancer. Felipe will be missed here in Sayulita and our condolences go out to his friends and family. Thank you for reading El Sayulero.
Ian HodgeGeneral Editor: ElSayulero.com=========================================
Saludos a los 6,458 lectores de El Sayulero, El carnaval de Sayulita oficialmente ha llegado al pueblo con los juegos, la música, los puestos de cócteles y toda una variedad de puestos de tacos. Debido al campo de béisbol mojado este ano, hubo un cambio de ubicación para los juegos y se tuvieron que armar por la entrada del pueblo cerca de la clínica de Salud. Hay ciertos juegos y puestos de tacos y bebidas todavía en el campo de béisbol y por alrededor del campo. Vean las fotos del carnaval que nuestra contribuyente, Donna Day tomo en esta edición de la foto de la semana abajo. Espero que todos en Sayulita esta semana tengan la oportunidad de ir al carnaval y disfrutar de la música, luces, y festividades que va a haber en el carnaval y en la plaza. Un artículo reciente que se encuentra en SanAselmo-FairfaxPatch recuerda a los viajeros que no tengan miedo de viajar a México. El artículo que se llama "No Tengas Miedo de Viajar a México" explica sobre la seguridad en México, Puerto Vallarta en especial y habla de las experiencias positivas que tuvo un viajero mientras estaba de vacaciones. Para leer el articulo favor de hacer clic aqui. Nos llegan noticias tristes esta semana al escuchar que Sayulita esta en luto por un buen arquitecto que construyo muchas casas aquí en Sayulita. Felipe Villagomez falleció de cáncer el día 12 de febrero en la casa de su hija. Sayulita extrañará a Felipe. Nuestras condolencias a sus amigos y familiares. Gracias por leer El Sayulero Ian HodgeDueño: ElSayulero.com |
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Miss Sayulita 2011 - Beauty Pageant
February 22nd in the Plaza
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By: Yesica Doreli Ramos Gomez
On Tuesday, February 22nd, the annual Miss Sayulita Beauty Pageant will take place in the plaza. The event begins at 8pm, and is part of the festivities for Sayulita Days. This year the event was organized by Miss Sayulita 2009, Esmeralda Hernandez and myself. We are concerned about the quality of past events held and we hope that you will enjoy this one as much as you enjoyed the last one we organized in 2009. We want to thank the contributing businesses: Mi Tiendita, Don Pedro's, and Espresso Cafe, who are all proud sponsors of this event. More >
Este martes, 22 de febrero, en la plaza de Sayulita, tendremos el evento anual de Señorita Sayulita, que comenzará a las 8:30 pm. Este año el evento lo estamos organizando entre Señorita Sayulita 2009, Esmeralda Hernandez y su servidora. Estamos preocupadas por la calidad delos eventos pasados y a petición de la Delegación Sayulita he tomado este evento en mis manos. Esperamos que nos acompañen y que sea de su agrado. Quiero agradecer a nuestros patrocinadores Abarrotes Mi Tiendita, Don Pedro's y mi compañia, Cafe El Espresso. Mas >
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Costa Verde International School Fundraiser
February 23rd
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Next Wednesday, February 23rd, Brisamar Palapa will host the 4th annual fundraiser for Costa Verde International School with all proceeds funding the scholarship program. The scholarship program is designed to provide increased access for local children who are in need of financial assistance, thereby creating a more diverse student population. More >
El próximo miércoles, el 23 de febrero, se llevará a cabo en la palapa Brisamar el cuarto evento anual de recaudación de fondos para el programa de Becas de la Escuela Internacional Costa Verde. Todos los fondos recaudados en el evento serán para dicho programa. Mas >
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Sayulita Bids Farewell to Felipe Villagomez
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By Eric Rudd
Architect and builder Felipe Villagomez passed away Saturday morning, February 12, 2011. Practicing professionally in Puerto Vallarta, Felipe also lived here in Sayulita weekdays as he built his first house (Casa Verde) in our village. For about a decade, he designed and built more than 20 custom homes in the Sayulita area. Felipe especially enjoyed taking on impossible lots, sometimes after other builders declined them, and found creative ways to put in solid foundations on steep terrain in order to achieve optimal ocean views. At his peak, he had more than 65 people working for him. He managed to complete his last projects during the economic turndown, before returning to Puerto Vallarta. He was known to be especially gracious and interactive with all his clients. He had a special passion for golf and tennis, but he often commented that he really enjoyed designing and building. |
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Our Amazing Family Vacation in Sayulita
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By Dr. Dianne Dodsworth
Over the Christmas and New Year's holidays, we returned to Sayulita with all fifteen members of our family to enjoy, once again, the warmth and charm of this beautiful and welcoming place. Our trip this time was very special as my husband and I, surrounded by our family, were married, December 29, on the beach at Casa los Arcos. More >
Durante los días festivos de Navidad y Año Nuevo, volvimos a Sayulita con todos los quince miembros de nuestra familia para disfrutar, una vez más, la calidez y el encanto de este lugar hermoso y agradable. Nuestro viaje esta vez fue muy especial ya que mi esposo y yo, rodeados de nuestra familia, nos casamos, el 29 de diciembre, en la playa de Casa los Arcos. Mas >
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West Coast Insurance Services ahora ofrece seguro completo de casas, automóviles, barcos, yates, viajeros y cobertura internacional de salud para los residentes, expatriados, y visitantes en Sayulita. La belleza natural de Sayulita y acceso fácil desde Puerto Vallarta son características que hacen los bienes raíces de Sayulita unos de los mas deseados de todo México. West Coast Insurance tiene pólizas especiales que otras agencias en mexico no tienen. Estas pólizas espaciales fueron creadas para igualar las mismas pólizas que se pueden ver en Estados Unidos.
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Geckos in Sayulita - The Friendly Lizard
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By Octavia & Daniel
 A totally natural and expected part of sitting in my living room, is to watch the geckos run around the top of the wall, darting after small insects, creating sheer entertainment for my two young boys. I have come to enjoy having them in my home, almost part of the multitude of household pets that we seem to have these days. I especially enjoy listening to their high-pitched chirping that is such an interesting sound, that many visitors who come to my house still don't believe me when I tell them it is a lizard making the noise.
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Algo totalmente natural y que espero cuando me siento en la sala de mi casa, es mirar los geckos correr alrededor de la parte superior de la pared, lanzando hacia pequeños insectos, creando puro entretenimiento para mis dos hijos pequeños. He llegado a disfrutar tenerlos en mi casa, casi son parte de la multitud de animales domésticos que tengo en estos días. En especial me gusta escuchar su canto agudo que es como un sonido interesante, que muchos visitantes que vienen a mi casa todavía no me creen cuando les digo que es una lagartija que hace ese ruido. Mas >
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Doggie Poop Bags Needed in Sayulita
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By Punta Sayulita
 Last year Punta Sayulita along with other supportive businesses and residents successfully launched the Sayulita dog poop dispenser project which has resulted in the placement of 4 dog poop dispensers containing biodegradable bags on Sayulita's main beach as well as on the north beach located in front of La Terra Zola. More >
El año pasado, Punta Sayulita, junto con el apoyo de otros negocios y residentes lanzó con éxito el proyecto del dispensador de bolsas para la caca de perros y ha resultado en la colocación de 4 dispensadores de bolsas biodegradables para el excremento de perros en la playa principal de Sayulita, así como en la playa norte, situado en frente de La Terra Zola. Mas >
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Surf: Trippin' to Chacala
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By Justin Henderson
This week's story is about a little road trip I took with a couple of surfer pals up Highway 200 to a really great wave near the town of Chacala. This spot has been known in the surfing community for a while-if this wasn't true I'd not be giving directions here. We surfed it on a quiet Wednesday morning, and there were between six and 12 people in the water the whole time, ranging from local kids on shortboards to vacationing California rippers to aging ex-pat gringos on eleven foot tankers. Not a mob scene, but enough bodies to make it obvious that this is a far from secret spot. More >
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Chocolate
A Brief History and Uncertain Future
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By Leah Jewall
We all love to indulge in the sweet surrender of chocolate. Ever since the discovery of the cocoa bean by Mesoamericans, chocolate has been appreciated and enjoyed, even exalted and revered. The ancient Huicholes of the Sayulita area considered chocolate to be sacred and used it as offerings in their religious ceremonies. Chocolate is purported to have healing properties for both the mind and body, and continues to be a popular offering of love. However its future is in peril, and your favourite indulgence may soon become a deluxe item reserved for only those special occasions. More >A todos nos gusta disfrutar de la dulce rendición de chocolate. Desde el descubrimiento del cacao por los mesoamericanos, el chocolate ha sido apreciado y disfrutado, incluso exaltado y reverenciado. Los antiguos huicholes de la zona de Sayulita consideró el chocolate sagrado y lo utilizó como ofrendas en sus ceremonias religiosas. El chocolate contiene propiedades curativas de la mente y el cuerpo, y continúa siendo una ofrenda de amor popular. Sin embargo, su futuro está en peligro, y su indulgencia favorita puede convertirse pronto en un elemento de lujo reservado sólo para las ocasiones especiales. Mas >
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Grupo Pro Sayulita: The Rooster Book
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If I may, since I have a personal interest in the rooster book, I'd like to tell you some of the things I've noticed. For those who don't know, about 6 years ago, I wrote and illustrated "The Day Something Strange Happened in Sayulita." The next season, Egle Schnyder noticed it at my casa, brought it to the attention of Cap Sparling of Grupo Pro Sayulita, he and I advanced the funds for printing, several people helped create a translation and 5,000 copies were printed and shipped to Sayulita for the next season. More >
Me gustaria, ya que tengo un interés personal en el libro de gallo, decirles algunos de las cosas yo he notado. Para los que no saben, hace 6 años, yo escribí e ilustré "El Día Algo Extraño Sucedió en Sayulita". La próxima temporada, Egle Schnyder lo noto en mi casa, Se lo trajo a la atención de Cap Sparling de Grupo Pro Sayulita, él y yo pusimos los fondos para imprimirlo, varias personas ayudaron a hacer una traducción, y 5.000 copias fueron impresas y fueron enviadas a Sayulita para la siguiente temporada. Mas >
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Sharing Sayulita
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By Andrea Villarrubia
Last week my dad turned 60 and we had the honor of hosting 20+ friends and family that flew in for a week of fiesta and fun. Being a wedding planner, I see lots of groups coming through town and living it up in general revelry, so being on the reveling side of things was a particular treat and joy, especially because we were all celebrating my amazing father. There is a magic to Sayulita that those of us drawn to live are all well aware of, and letting others in on the secret is a lovely thing, when you get to share it with the right folks. More >
La semana pasada mi padre cumplió 60 años y tuvimos el honor de recibir más de 20 amigos y familiares que voló durante una semana de fiesta y diversión. Al ser un planificador de la boda, veo un montón de grupos que vienen por la ciudad y vivirla en jolgorio general, para estar en el lado gozando de las cosas fue un placer y alegría, especialmente porque todos estábamos celebrando mi padre increíble. Hay una magia a Sayulita que aquellos de nosotros elaborado para vivir son muy conscientes de, y dejar que otros en el secreto es una cosa hermosa, cuando se llega a compartir con la gente adecuada. Mas >
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Fitness: Why You MUST Rest
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By Josh & Shelly
You surf, swim, run, lift, press, and pull.It sounds sensible that 2 hours of exercise is better than 1. That 7 days of training is better than 6.So you do it, and you're feeling on top of the world.Then one day your shoulder starts to hurt a little.Next it's your knees.Before you know it your elbow joints are on fire with tendinitis, you have a partial tear in one of your rotator cuff muscles, and early signs of sciatica are starting to feel like a knife is jabbing you in the lower back.Welcome to overtraining. More >
Practicas el surf, nadas, corres, levantas pesas. Parece razonable que 2 horas de ejercicio es mejor que una. Que 7 días de entrenamiento es mejor que 6. Así que lo haces, y te sientes en la cima del mundo. Pero un día tu hombro empieza a doler un poco. Luego son las rodillas. Muy pronto las articulaciones del codo están te arden con tendinitis, tienes un desgarro parcial en uno de tus músculos del manguito rotador, y los primeros signos de la ciática están empezando a sentir como un cuchillo estuviera golpeándote en la espalda baja. Bienvenido al sobreentrenamiento.
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Pet of the Week: Adorable Cats
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A few weeks ago, a caring person found four tiny kittens all alone next to a river bed. They were only a few days old and barely had their eyes open. The woman took them home and bottle fed them every four hours over the next few weeks. With her loving care all four kittens survived and have become beautiful, healthy cats. Sayulitanimals spayed/neutered them and now they are ready for a caring home. They are tame, loving and very beautiful!
For information and/or donations, please come visit the Sayulitanimals' table on Fridays at the Farmer's Market.
To adopt this pet or make a donation, please contact sayulitanimals
 Hace unas semanas atras, una persona con un corazon grade encontro cuarto gatitos solos a lado de un rio. Solo tienen unos dias y aun no tenian los ojos abiertos. La senora se los llevo a su casa y les dio de comer con una botella cada cuatro horas durante el transcurso de unas semanas. Con su atento y amor los gatitos sobrevivieron y ahora son gatos adultos saludables y hermosos. Sayulitanimals los esterilizo y ahora estan listos para irse a un hogar amoroso. Son domesticados, carinosos y muy bonitos.
Para mas informacion y/o hacer donaciones, favor de visitar el puesto de Sayulitanimals los viernes en el mercado del pueblo.
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Photo of the Week:
Sayulita Days Carnival is Here!
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The other day I was riding my bike to the gym and saw all these trucks pulling folded up carnival rides. It always seemed like these carnivals just pop up, and really, they do--literally. It's just a few guys that haul these rides around, set them up and run them, one little trailer with a generator and some scary little boxes with scraps of wire hanging out that control everything. But still--once it's up and running , it's exciting when the lights go on and the loud music and rides start up. Don't miss it ! One thing I would recommend missing, though, is the special Sayulita Days Cocktail-it's deadly, truly...this I unfortunately know from experience. El otro día estaba paseando en bicicleta por el gimnasio y vi pasar muchas camionetas con juegos de carnival. Siempre me pareció que estos carnavales simplemente se aparecen de la nada, y es lo que hacen en realidad. Sólo son unos tipos que jalan estos juegos detras de sus camionetas, los arman y los manejan con un trailer pequeño con un generador y algunas cajas con trozos de alambre que cuelgan y controlan todo. Pero aún así - una vez que está en marcha y funcionando, es emocionante cuando las luces y los juegos se encienden y ponen la música a todo volumen. No te lo pierdas!
Una cosa que yo no recomendaría probar, es el cocktail especial de Sayulita, es mortal, en serio ... esto desgraciadamente sabemos por experiencia. See more photos Ver mas fotos |
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This Week's Sayulera:
Judith Erendira Topete Rodriguez
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How old are you and where were you born? I am 27 years old, I was born in Puerto Vallarta. I have lived here in Sayulita since I was two years old, I consider myself a true sayulera.Cuantos anios tienes y donde naciste? Tengo 27 anios. naci en Puerto Vallarta. He vivido aqui desde que tenia 2 anios, hasta la fecha. Me considero una verdadera Sayulera.Family history? I have four siblings besides myself. Cuautemoc, the oldest is 37 years old, he works as a traffic officer in Puerto Vallarta, Joel is 35 years old, he lives in San Miguel de Allende, where he runs a grocery store, Xochilth is 32 years old, she and her husband Mario run the restaurant Mexotic; Alvaro is 30 years old, he runs the money exchange across the street from Cafe El Espresso. My dad's name is Miguel Topete, he is 60 years old and he has the bungalows Don Miguel, next to the plaza, my mom is Tomasa Rodriguez, she is a housewife and also 60 years old.
historia familiar? Tengo cuatro hermanos aparte de mi. el mayor Cuautemoc tiene 37 anios, trabaja de Transito Muncipal en Puerto Vallarta, Joel tiene 35 anios y tiene tienda de abarrotes en San Miguel De Allende, Xochilth tiene 32 anios tiene su restaurante Mexotic con su marido Mario y Alvaro tiene 30 anios y maneja la caja de cambio frente a el Espresso. mi papa se llama Miguel Topete, tiene 60 anios, tiene los Bungalows Don Miguel, junto a la plaza, mi mama Tomasa Rodriguez, es ama de casa y tiene tambien 60 anios.Read entire interview with Judith Leer toda la entrevista con Judith
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Thanks for reading. Please let us know your opinions, suggestions, complaints or anything else you feel will help make Sayulita a better place in which to live and vacation.
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Ian & Kerry Hodge
Owners: SayulitaLife.com and ElSayulero.com
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Ian & Kerry Hodge
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