What a success! The fundraiser benefit for FANE (Fundación de Apoyo para Niños Especiales) was a total success - a sold out show, with massive Mexican and local community support. The band was amazing with Terry on the trumpet as a special guest. What a privilege to support such a worthy cause and provide much needed funds for programs and therapies. 

And the parties at the house…… a Mexican Pizza party (24 here for Pizza!), and the next night the Big Band Annual party - both featuring great food, and music. We were so thrilled that the band (Ruth, Sheldon, Hoto and Shelley) were all here together and are already planning for next year! 

Nance and Mary arrived Saturday afternoon after a week in Loreto, and, as I write this, they are both busy cooking our dinner! The Carnival rolls into town Thursday so we are looking forward to the parades, food, and music on the Malecon in the Centro.

Minor Mexican problems this week - Stu the Subaru has spark plug issues, needed a new battery, but seems to be on the mend.

"Band on the roof" at Harker's

Cranking the oven for 16 pizzas in a row (thanks 'Oto' for helping)

Jamming in the living room with members of the local big band 

The view from Harker's roof

Another bar, another band shot. The local beer shop actually ran out of Pacifico.

Hoto's best friend in the neighbourhood - "The Bacon Guy"

"Band on the Roof" version 2 (side B)

Hoto constructs a turtle eating a small child - don't ask...

Pre-gig talking through set lists in the casa.  

What a great gig it was at La Morante. Full house.

Presenting the cheque for 12,000 pesos.

Thanks Terry for adding so much to the evening. 

The day after with the 'big cheque'. What a great cause.

Rather than lying in a deckchair, Hoto fixed our gate!

The band a bit of everything on their week, rain, sun, wind and FOG on their last morning! 

Always have to finish with a Rylie photo - why not 3 in a row?!