I just got back from a lovely trip to Mexico and already miss it terribly. What a way to wake up in the morning! Morning coffee in Paradise! I sipped away with the sound of birds singing, instead of someone starting up their motor car to go off to work. Birds…fresh air…windows open and best of all, in February, not a single coat in sight! Heaven… This was my morning view from the rocking chair with French Press Coffee in hand…that is until someone else wanted breakfast!
The Ranch Horses patiently waiting for their breakfast pulled me away from my breath-taking views. Guilt from a baby horse always wins over a second cup of coffee. After they have had their fill, they wandered off to explore the endless pastures and trails. Every corner you turn, there is something stunning to see. Here’s a view that I fell in love with. I loved how the cactus and the bougenvilla contrast with each other.
And then there are the birds. I am not a bird person per say. I know an Eagle from a Sparrow, but that’s about it. Just sitting, drinking coffee I saw well over 20 different types of birds in one coffee session. That’s just from the front porch. There are countless birds in the ponds, birds of prey, birds in the river…even birds eating peanuts! Meet Jasmine…a wild parrot, well not so wild…
Jasmine blends in perfectly to her surroundings. She demands breakfast every morning, preferably scrambled eggs, peanuts, and her mangoes cut up. She prefers it that way rather than taking her choice of mangoes from the mango grove. That too much work for a little bird! She’s not above stealing her meal either. One evening she flew into the house and stole the top layer from the lasagna we were waiting to devour! Here she is ready for her close up…
There are well over 300 acres to explore. I didn’t get a change to do that lot. The countless endless views held me captive, like this one of the lake.
Rancho Primavera is a birder’s paradise, or for people like me…just peace and quiet in the company of dogs and horses. If you want more information on this little slice of Paradise I’ve included the link below. I hope you get a chance to come Mexico Way and enjoy this little slice of heaven. It’s just waiting….
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Wow! What a beautiful place to recharge those batteries. Jasmine is a cheeky, but pretty, bird!
Yvonne, it was so relaxing! I had to be pulled from my chair. I felt like I had a glass of wine before I got up and sat in the rocking chair to sip coffee! I was not used to silence and fresh air and birds birds! I love Jasmine! Cheeky little thing!
It looks so beautiful. Did you have any worries for your safety in Mexico? Just curious. I know the reported violence has hampered tourism there a bit, though I suspect it’s perfectly safe in the resorts.
I was not in a resort. This was up in the mountains an hour away from Puerto Vallarta. The people were so friendly and amazing. I never felt threatened by anything except from black flies! 🙂
That’s good to hear. Thank you.
Carrie, if you are worried, I’d just stick to the tourist places like Puerto Vallarta which is stunning! In El Tuito was super safe! Very Old World Mexico. Loved it! I can’t wait to go back again. January is such a long way away! 🙂
Love the views, the horses, the lake and the parrot, Susan! Great photos once again!
I love Jasmine! She had fun scolding me!!!! 😎
Wow, your pictures are just wonderful. I’m so glad you like my little slice of paradise, well, forget those miserable black flies, all the rest is great.
You are so lucky to live there! Invite me back!!