Don’t know about you guys, but we are not missing the cold weather up north. Snow, blizzards, ice storms…why do we live here again?  Oh yeah, I remember. Pacific Ocean, Sierra Madres, sand, surf, sunshine, need I go on?

Have you ever been out to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens? We have a few times and have loved every minute of it! Being able to see, not only how the plants grow, but where they grow is amazing! Afterwards, you can go to the nursery and purchase some plants to make your own yard just a little more beautiful. On Friday, February 12^th at 7 pm Jalisco, Bob Price from the Botanical Gardens will be speaking at the BBCC for the Amigos de Bucerias Simply Speaking. Come and hear what is going on at the Botanical Gardens.

They’re back! The Twisted Rose has live Cuban Salsa music and dancing every night from Tuesday to Saturday and they will be opening at noon and have changed their menu to include Arrachera steak, Chicken with Fettuccini Alfredo, Garlic Mussels among other delectable delights.

Vera Bakery Cafe has just opened on Lazaro Cardenas, right across from our office.   They have brownies, muffins and cinnamon rolls, panninis and quiche, as well as a pastry shop so you can buy a cake to take home. They also have really good coffee or espresso made with Mexican coffee. No wonder our realtors are going to work so early.

Don’t forget, Feb.20th is Rhythm and Ribs –the BIG fundraiser for Manos de Amor, our local orphanage ---and they are still looking for volunteers for this great event.  Please contact Anne Milling at 298 -1773 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Professor Plumb, with the candlestick, in the palapa! Get a team together or come alone to solve the Murder Mystery while you enjoy dinner catered by Karen's.  February 13, 2010 is the date to save for "Mystery Night" Theater and Dinner to be held at La Vida on the beach in Bucerias. Tables of 8 people will form teams to solve the who-done-it and win a prize. More information and tickets are available by calling Mago at the BBCC at 329-298-3527.

Please send your 1, 2, 5, or even 100 favorite things you have done...or want to do. Maybe it is enjoying a book with a cup of coffee at a special cafe, watching the sunset from your favorite oceanfront restaurant, or how about a special romantic spot...just for two! Visit our Facebook page by searching for “Things to do in Bucerias”.

Have a warm and sunny week!

John and Christie Forget, with their four teenage children, have lived in Bucerias since 2003.  They are very active in the community and also own Elements Realty Group.  Contact them at (329) 298-6011 or online at www.elementsofmexico.com