The day before departing for Mexico, Rob announced he was leaving his job of 20-years. For one thing, he & partner Yvonne want more flexibility in vacationing.

Randy’s condo vista at the Inn at Mazatlan. He hosted us for the week there.

I love the west facing view.

This 2-week holiday was a rare chance for the whole McCharles nuclear family to get together. Randy (left) does not have much free holiday time.

Dad is no sunbather. But he loves the fishing in Mexico.

Boarding for the excellent “jungle tour”.

Our most memorable restaurant was the Canadian managed “Casa Country”.

Mom checking the unique ponds at Costa Bonita.

Dad’s coffee station. I worked on that Kaluha bottle for 2 weeks.

Twice we went out for ribs. Very good in Maz.

A rare sighting of Eric McCharles in a swimming pool. (The chemicals tend to irritate his skin.)

Mom loves to walk. The long beaches here are perfect for her.

I’ve always loved walking south down the coast towards the city centre.

Yvonne too walks a lot. She delivers the mail.

Loading up in a “pulmonia” taxi, a VW Beetle rigged like a golf cart.