On our recent visit to Yelapa, Mexico, we arrived back at the bungalow to find a praying mantis in the living room. Little did we know that he would attack!

Attack of the Praying Mantis

Ok, sometimes one needs to toot one’s own horn.  Portland Tribune recently featured an article about solar hot water heaters, and we were among those who have moved to solar hot water, so they included our story.  Extra Long Shower? No Need to Feel Guilty

M&M with water heater on roof

We spent last week in Yelapa, Mexico, and were thrilled to hear that the Obama inauguration would be celebrated in the town. We joined numerous expats at Manguito’s in Yelapa (Luis makes the best mexican food there!) Watching the television while roosters crowed and horse drawn carts went by made it a unique event!