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    Marriage of Caitlin Wallis-Collins and Shai Buchler May 27th, 2016
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • May 30, 2016
    • 1 min

    Marriage of Caitlin Wallis-Collins and Shai Buchler May 27th, 2016

    My husband and I could not be happier.  Our daughter, Caitlin Wallis-Collins and Shai Buchler, owners of Dos Fuegos Catering Company in...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • May 9, 2016
    • 2 min

    Online Wire Transfers in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    For those of you who have bee arounf for awhile you might remember the tedious and time consuming chore of trying to effect a wire...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • May 2, 2016
    • 1 min

    Mother's Day May 8th and Dia de las Madres 10 de Mayo

    Mother’s Day is fast coming up.  It is Sunday, May 8th for the expats and Tuesday, May 10th for the Mexicans. While you are planning...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • May 2, 2016
    • 1 min

    Mother’s Day May 8th and Dia de las Madres 10 de Mayo

    Mother’s Day is fast coming up.  It is Sunday, May 8th for the expats and Tuesday, May 10th for the Mexicans. While you are planning your...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Apr 26, 2016
    • 2 min

    Dres. Ladron de Guevara – The Best Vets in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    We first met Dr. Antonio Ladron and his nephew, Dr. Hector Ladron, when we were kitty corner from their office on Constitucion in Ajijic....
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Apr 18, 2016
    • 2 min

    “The Help” in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    Before we moved to Ajijic in 1994 from Toronto I had had a lovely Polish cleaning lady for 17 years.  She was fantastic with our kids and...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Apr 18, 2016
    • 2 min

    "The Help" in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    Before we moved to Ajijic in 1994 from Toronto I had had a lovely Polish cleaning lady for 17 years.  She was fantastic with our kids and...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Apr 11, 2016
    • 2 min

    Cocinart Restaurant in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    We had been hearing a lot of good things about this relatively new restaurant in Ajijic, Lake Chapala.  Cocinart Restaurant is 15 months...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Apr 4, 2016
    • 1 min

    Cruz Roja Mexicana (Mexican Red Cross)

    I don’t think that many of us really understand the breadth and scope of Cuz Roja Mexicana.  They help so many people in need and not...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Mar 28, 2016
    • 2 min

    Real Estate in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    Easter is over and many snow-birds are heading back up north.  It will still be busy for at least another week as the school children...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Mar 21, 2016
    • 1 min

    Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    This week Christ’s last days are reenacted in Holy Week events. The Easter story will come to life during the tradional processions,...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Mar 15, 2016
    • 2 min

    Bancomer in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    I believe in giving credit where credit is due.  Bancomer in Ajijic, Lake Chapala is really trying to be more helpful to expats and I...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Mar 7, 2016
    • 2 min

    Safe Dog Walking in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    Most people here have pets and very often they are dogs.  My husband is fond of saying that a barking dog is your best alarm system. I...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Feb 29, 2016
    • 2 min

    Alex's Pasta Bar in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    I  have  blogged about Alex’s Pasta Bar before but I thought, after Saturday night’s dinner there, it was worth blogging about again. ...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Feb 29, 2016
    • 2 min

    Alex’s Pasta Bar in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    I  have  blogged about Alex’s Pasta Bar before but I thought, after Saturday night’s dinner there, it was worth blogging about again. We...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Feb 22, 2016
    • 2 min

    The Real Estate Market in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    This is my perspective having lived here for almost 22 years. Everyone is concerned about the state of the real estate market in Ajijic,...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Feb 15, 2016
    • 2 min

    Sunday Lovely Sunday in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    Yesterday was a lovely day.  It was Valentine’s Day which is always a pleasant day and we were having  a belated birthday dinner for one...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Feb 8, 2016
    • 1 min

    The Northern Lights Festival de Febrero in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    This is a wonderful oppotunity to hear some outstanding concerts.  There is something for everyone. Northern Lights has been coming to...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Feb 1, 2016
    • 1 min

    4 Restaurant in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    There are a couple of upcoming events at 4 REstaurant in Ajijic, Lake Chapala, I thought in which you might be interested. First there is...
    Conner Wallis-Collins
    • Jan 25, 2016
    • 2 min

    Severe Winter Storm in the Northeast USA from our Vantage point in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

    There has been a crippling, historic blizzard over the last few days in the northeast USA from New York to the south. Dire predictions...
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