When we first moved to Bacalar in 2013, everything was new and exciting and a bit unsettling (Can We Go Home Now?). I remember driving under the “Bienvenidos a Bacalar” sign after a five-day drive from Texas. We pulled a trailer with everything we owned and everything we thought we needed to start our new life in Mexico. Lisa and I were thrilled with every flower, mural and festival. In the beginning we lived in Bacalar proper, walking or riding our bikes to discover shops and people. (Explore Bacalar On Foot)
New murals are popping up everywhere.
Once our house was built, the three mile ride along a busy highway to town got longer and more inconvenient. Our numerous utilitarian trips meant fewer for pleasure. Also our early to bed life means we participate very little in the day to day activities of Bacalar. (A Day In The Life)
This week we have Lisa’s brother and his partner visiting. We get to see our life through their eyes and fall in love with Bacalar all over again. It’s fun being tourists in our own village.
Visiting the Cultural Museum in Chetumal.
Learning about Mayan influence.
From our visit to Kohunlich in February.
We have lots more activities planned for the upcoming week. There is a trip to the wonders of Kohunlich and Cenote Azul. When living in paradise, it’s good not to become jaded.
DOS TORTAS
the adventures of dos tortas 
Another great blog article Alex! It is so true…new eyes, new perspective…hope to see you soon – with love to you all, L
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Shhhh recovering from the World Cup. 😞😕😑😲
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I get that fresh eyes feeling if I’m gone for several weeks, it all looks so good when I come home. Unless, of course, I have been wandering Mexico. Then it’s a bit depressing coming home.
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It’s easy not to appreciate the mundane. I do it all the time.
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It’s too easy to take things for granted. What you have done is amazing.
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