Living Abroad - A Blog Repost

This article about living "abroad" hit home for me.  Other than thinking about how much the kids have changed and developed in amazing ways, I have not given much consideration to how much Ashley and I have changed until recently.  Check it out.  Only a 5 minute read.  A quote from the article.

"Because living abroad is one of the most satisfying and challenging things a person can do. It altered the core of who I thought I was and who I am now. Living abroad changed me.

... Forever."

The Four Ways Living Abroad Changes You Forever

From our own experience, all we can say is that the scariest part of beginning your own Adventure is actually deciding to do it. #4 on the list from the article. Whether it is only a month long or an "all in" experience, you won't see things the same ever again.

Schleper Skis for Mexico!

Having watched Sarah Schleper compete back in the day in Park City, I was very surprised that she was still racing AND competing for Mexico!

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Only A Matter Of Time

This is freaking awesome!!  Unfortunately, it is only a matter of time before we see this in Sayulita and such a ride probably will not end as well as this one did. What a wave though!

Escuela Del Mundo Scholarships

Our kid's Montessori school, Escuela Del Mundo, is dedicated to helping people in the community by providing financial assistance to families that may not have the means to pay for full tuition.  The school's scholarship program is always in need of donations for families like Laura's.  Laura and her two young children live in town here in Sayulita and get on the public bus everyday to go to school the next town over in San Pancho.  Then Laura turns around and gets on the bus again to produce and sell jewelry back here in Sayulita.  She repeats the trip in the afternoon when it's time to pick the kids up.

We have gotten to know Laura's family this year since we give her children and/or Laura a ride to and from school several days a week.  The are a very nice family, are always smiling and are a great addition to the school.  If you can help out Laura and others like her by donating to the school's scholarship program please contact the school.



Escuela Del Mundo is actively seeking sponsors and financial assistance in all aspects of the school's operations, enrollment and facility development.  If you have an serious interest in making an impact in many people's lives and on a very special organization please contact us or the school directly.

Festival Sayulita 2015

Photo by Derrick Lundy

Once again Festival Sayulita has come and gone this year and it was bigger and better than it was last year.  This year brought more variety to the event with lots of movies, a surf contest, food pairings, fun run, kids events, spirits, nightly entertainment in the Plaza and an outdoor concert.

Our family spent three nights on the beach watching movies.  Two of the nights we watched surf movies as the waves crashed yards away in the darkness.  Oney Anwar Chasing the Dream and Tierra de Patagones. Both were pretty good but the high point of the movie watching was the movie Boxtrolls.  The movie was recently nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Animated Feature".  It resembles Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer TV Christmas specials of old but only 50 years more modern.  Very cool visually.  There were many venues for movie watching throughout town but movies on the beach were free for everyone.  One of the creators of the movie, Mark Shapiro, was even in town and held a Q and A session after the movie.

The Festival added a day for kids which was a big hit for locals as the Plaza became packed with kids, music, performers and parents and it was like a big block party for the community.              

Photo by Derrick Lundy

Even in a small town you don't see everyone all the time but it was great to meet up and meet new people and see friends.

The Festival had a World Class long board contest as well.  Men and women competitors from all over the world came to town and the waves cooperated.  The first day of competition was held on a Friday while the kids were in school so Ashley and I parked on the beach with friends to watch and cheer on local surf talent.

The biggest event of the Festival was the outdoor concert featuring Kongos and Dirty Heads.  I've become a fan of Dirty Heads in the last year and to have them come to our little pueblo was really cool.  I made my way up to the front of the stage.  Close enough that they may have even wondered who the old guy singing along with them was.  The Festival organizers knew I was pretty stoked that Dirty Heads was headlining the concert so the got me this awesome Festival poster signed by the band.

My autographed Festival poster

In only it's second year, Festival Sayulita has become an event we look forward to.  Last year was good and this year was better.  It is very well run, everything the organizers do is professional and it shows.  It is very community friendly since it provides plenty of free events and activities for all ages along with quality paid events for those who want to attend a larger variety of events.  I have to believe it has been received well by the community as a whole as far as how it is run and impacts town since it is bringing folks in during a time that may be a bit slower as far as visitors.  We can't wait to see what the Festival brings next year.