Why I Choose to Live Here

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So simple really. Here's a picture of my dad on Sunday, in my old hometown of Windsor, Ontario...(Hi mom and dad, wish you were here and glad I'm not there, see you soon!)




Now here is a photo of where I was on Sunday, Isla Blanca just outside my new hometown of Cancun.....



The choice is easy. I'll take my white Christmas in the form of powdery sand and the foam of the waves...which would you choose???

Comments

Anonymous said…
Lol great pictures. Gimme the beach! Tammy said if she went somewhere warm right now that she definitely would not come back home. Its been snowing here about every other day. Have a great Christmas!!

Tom (GONZO)
December 24, 2008 at 9:40 AM
Fned said…
Lady, you are evil!

LOL
Fned.
December 24, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Sue said…
I'm right there with you. Left St Catharines last Wednesday just in time to miss the mess, and I DON'T MISS IT!! This is the climate for me. Merry Christmas! (and thanks for the comment on my blog). :-)
December 24, 2008 at 11:15 AM
PurpleDragonFly said…
I love the snow as long as I dont have to drive in it or shovel it, But i love the sun and the sand too. So can I have both? LOL
December 24, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Jackie said…
I hate the snow and I am really tired of it this last 10 days. More coming down today.
Saturday I wll be having my first beach day at Sergio's Playa Sol on Isla. I can't wait!!!
December 24, 2008 at 12:03 PM
JJ said…
I am SO not dreaming of a white Christmas. It's thawing like crazy right now, but I still can't drive out of my lot. I MUCH prefer your version, Canucka.

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS from my little familia to yours! :)
December 24, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Islaholic Trixie said…
I chose Isla for Christmas. Left all that White Snow back in Minnesota.
December 25, 2008 at 7:02 AM
Amanda said…
My first Christmas in Mexico and I am defiantly not missing the weather in MO. Had on a tank top yesterday and loved it. :)
December 25, 2008 at 1:03 PM
Momto3LittleFlowers said…
Planning to go to the beach next week... =) Gotta love it!!!
December 25, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Heather said…
I told someone, Id rather my wet and rainy Christmas then white and cold, lol! Great pixs!
-h
December 25, 2008 at 10:28 PM
K.W. Michigan said…
You know what I choose!! I look like your Dad out there with my snowblower. Today was an ice storm (on top of all the snow).
December 26, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Tricia said…
Completely jealous!!
December 26, 2008 at 7:42 PM
Steve Roll said…
I've enjoyed reading your blog over the last few months. Not only for the wonderful pictures, but also for the insights about living in Mexico.

Today, I've launched my own blog about traveling in Latin America. It's called Travelojos. Here is the link: http://travelojos.com/

Needless to say, I've added your blog to my blog roll.

I am wondering if you would add my blog to your blog roll.

Cheers,

Steve Roll
December 27, 2008 at 12:47 PM
CancunCanuck said…
Glad you all enjoyed the photos and glad you all agree with me, LOL! Thanks for all your comments and Happy Holidays whether you are freezing and sweating!
December 29, 2008 at 9:24 AM
Jody said…
The beach for sure.

Here from Hell's 1/2 Acres, and love your images.

A coastal Christmas is oh so fine.
December 31, 2008 at 1:35 PM
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