New Casita

Yesterday was the first day in my new casita - a small, 1 bedroom in a 3 apt. house in San Jose del Cabo. I am delighted. It is very private and has a large patio area just off the living room where I plan to create an "outdoor living space" with large palms in containers, etc. I also have a small pool just around the corner to use every day; plus, access to the beach and restaurants at a large resort just down the hill. The view from the end of my street is spectacular as my house is built high on a hill overlooking the Sea of Cortez.

San Jose del Cabo is the oldest of the two 'Cabos' (I think the church in the town square dates to 1500 something) and is more quiet and less 'touristy' than Cabo San Lucas, which is about 30 miles to the South.

After almost a month in this lovely area, I am beginning to feel somewhat comfortable in finding my way around. All directions are given in terms of landmarks as opposed to addresses: there are no addresses! Although, the government just announced that all houses will now have assigned addresses, but since no mail is actually delivered, they will not be for any significant purpose except as ornamentation for lovely tile numbers. There are a few street names - but just major streets. If a side street does have a name, there is usually no sign anywhere to tell you what it is -which makes the use of landmarks essential for finding even a business.

Am meeting many wonderful Mexican women through my roommate - all educated, bright, lovely people - and know a couple of them will become good friends of mine over time. One I will be taking Spanish lessons from when I return from the US in November.

Am becoming much more clear about what kind of spiritual support I can bring to this area. As the outdoor patio at my apt is quite large, I am contemplating having a weekly Sangha or prayer-support group there for a few people to begin integrating the Science of Mind philosophy into this community. I also plan to go to a little town about 45 minutes north once each month and do a study group for people who live on the 'East Cape'. In the interim, I am getting to know my way around, finding the organic markets (which abound here - yeah), swimming each day (an essential part of my physical spiritual practice), meeting lovely people and beginning to form networks.

Life is good in the Baja and I am feeling wonderful.

You are loved in all ways,
Lynn