Lo de Marcos is a small, welcoming town known for its pristine beaches and relaxed pace of life. Tucked between palm-covered hills and the Pacific Ocean, it offers a true taste of Mexico—far from the crowds of the bigger tourist destinations.
Why Lo de Marcos Stands Out
It’s been a busy three months caring for Jon, Max, and Sophie—while also reminding myself how important it is to nurture my own well-being. November was National Family Caregiver Month, but I’ve decided to make self-care an everyday practice.
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: The Mediterranean to the Gulf of Mexico 
I’ve included the term Blue Mind in many of my books. I
often refer to it as the Blue Water Effect. Dr. Wallace J Nichols, a marine
biologist, popularized the phrase with his book Blue Mind: The Surprising
Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier,
Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do. Blue Mind is the mildly
meditative state people fall into when they are near, in, under, or on water. It
is peace. It is the feeling of calmness and relaxation from being in or near
the water and positively affects our mental health.
The ocean is a common source of Blue Mind for me and Jon.
That is one of the main reasons we moved to Sayulita, Nayarit ten years ago and
now live in Puerto Vallarta. We look for ways to reach Blue Mind from the Pacific
Ocean, where we live, and other seas when we travel.
Here are some ways we have experienced it. I started posting photos on May 26, 2025, and updated them daily, más o menos.
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The rainy season is due to start in May, maybe early June.
This will be the third summer we have owned Minnie Winnie. She hasn't leaked
yet, and we want it to stay that way.
Jon is very detailed in his work and has to battle himself
not to be too much of a perfectionist. Even in this 85-degree humid weather, he
put in seven to eight-hour days working on the motorhome's exterior for six days! So much for boogie boarding this
week.
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