Hola, Punta del Burro Residents!

There will be an important meeting at 10: 00 am January 19, at Monty
andJulie Vincent's Casa Olas. Know your time zone! We are using the Puerto Vallarta time zone..

If you can't make the meeting then there's a Tele-conference number and
password provided for your convenience.

Global Services
Dial-in Numbers:
Toll Free 1-877-228-3100
Toll 1-719-457-5124
(dial 001-719-457-5124 if you are in Mexico)
Participant Passcode: The code will be emailed to you by Lori Cleary or you may request the passcode by emailing joe.refsnes@gmail.com and I'll be happy to hook you up.. regards, Joe

El choque de sistemas meteorológicos ocasionó mal tiempo el día de ayer en la región, con viento frío, lluvia, cielo nublado a medio nublado, una fuerte marejada y hasta la formación de una de las llamadas “culebras de agua” en la bahía de Banderas.
Desde temprana hora, el frío, la lluvia y la fuerte marejada llamaron la atención de turistas y habitantes locales en el malecón, quienes vieron con asombro cómo las olas se estrellaban en el muro de contención y en algunas partes el mar lo rebasaba para llegar a la calle.
El mayor espectáculo fue ver en aguas de la bahía de Banderas una de las llamadas “culebras de agua”, que presentan la forma de un tornado, pero que es agua del mar que se levanta por las condiciones meteorológicas que confluyen en ese momento.

This is a report from PBS which aired December 28, 2009. Following is the transcript, or you can download the MP3 file of the interview here (2.9 MB), or you can watch the video.

GWEN IFILL: Now: As the health reform debate plays out in the U.S., some Americans are finding new ways and new places to get medical care.

The sea spray is still drying on my face as less than an hour ago, I stepped off the boat after one of the most incredible days of my entire life!

Yesterday, December 8, 2009 was the first official day of whale watching in the Banderas Bay. After several days of rain, it dawned a gloriously clear and sunny day. Keith picked me up and we were off by 7:45 am, as excited as two kids on Christmas morning!

Arriving at Los Peines pier, I realized it had been several years since I had been to that particular marina. What changes! Parking, a restaurant, benches - the works! I remember the days of it being a muddy and ugly place but no longer.

Here are some great pictures of the October event at Punta del Burro, created by Katherine Fisher, who is one of the main organizers of the group. If you are interested in participating, we're sure you'll enjoy viewing this slideshow. For more details on how you can take part in one of the upcoming events, click here.

Wanna learn sign language?

Mexico awaits you and your families! Destination: PEACE has officially been launched and we welcome you to explore.

MISSION STATEMENT of Destination: PEACE

To provide an opportunity for volunteers from all walks of life to experience the various Peace Mexico programs, to become immersed in another culture, and work side-by-side with other volunteers and residents to create and further sustainable community initiatives.

Each five day retreat combines the relaxing practice of yoga with the gratifying joy of helping others in the beautiful backdrop of Punta de Mita and Isla Mujeres, Mexico. In between classes brought to you by highly acclaimed yoga instructors you will partake in volunteer activities, thus creating a healthy mind, spirit and body.

Some of our own Burros residents have a very special event planned for Oct. 17-22 of 2009 which benefit Mexico in and around PV. The organization is called PEACE (Protection, Education, Animals, Culture, Environment).

Mindy from Villa Ananda will be holding Yoga classes and much more. Ken from Riviera Ventures is also involved in an advisory role for the PEACE efforts. This is a very worthy and wonderful cause.. if any of you would like to attend please see the classified promotion below. Limited space available. La Playa de Arizona will provide rooms for those traveling from out of town.

Here is a slide show of some of the work now being performed at Punta del Burro.

The much needed upgrade to our electrical system is now underway.. throw in some phone lines from Telmex! and new schedule R40 water lines .. We're gonna have Christmas in July, right here in Burros. Hooray... here are a cupla pix taken from the first week of the schedule. Should take 6-8 weeks according to Presidente RonBama.. lets just hope it doesn't rain all that hard before the rainy season gets really cranked up (typically mid july).. check out all the copper hanging out on Bahia Street..that wouldn't last 15 seconds on the side of an L.A freeway... click on image to enlarge.. More photos will be added as they become available..