Everything is good with us at Casa Bentley.The hurricanes all went bye bye. Bob is studying our beautiful beaches, the origin of the Todos Santos springs and trying to understand the hazards of the open pit gold mine. We hope to get most of his work on a Casa Bentley blog soon.
Bob is still spending too much time with his geology. He has made some real progress understanding the faults and the geologic history of Todos Santos.
Beatrice is still very busy organizing and working her photos.
Bob and his gang of five Fernando, Tamara, Marty, Steve and Andy made it to the top of the Sierra La Laguna, Tamara met a rabid skunk she did not like, Bob fell in love with a beautiful white mule.
We had a grand party for the Corazon Vaquero movie that was presented at the Todos Santos Film Festival in March 2009.
Heidi is eleven this year, an old girl. She is happy watching over all of us.
Jacques is still a very loving dog "keeping the little kids happy chasing the ball".
Samira, Mojo and the cats enjoy running around the garden and greeting our guests.
2009 was a difficult year for us. Business in Todos Santos is very slow, especially after the swine flu and the bad press.
Baja California Sur is still a very safe place. There is no swine flu and no bandidos, we feel very safe and happy in Todos Santos.
Last May we lost our wonderful maintenance worker Jose. He passed away of cancer only one day after his 42nd birthday.
Alvaro is with us now. We are so fortunate to have him. He works new in maintenance and helps Beatrice in the office. We are very lucky having an excellent staff.
By the end of this year our NEW PASSION FRUIT SUITE will be semi completed and ready to rent. Our first guests just arrived on December 27.
By March 2010 the tile floor will be completed as well as the details in the walls and the concrete details in the bathroom. The Passion Fruit Suite will be re-decorated with one queen bed and one individual bed.
A special 'thank you' to all of you that came visiting us this year or supporting us by recommending us to friends. Please continue spreading the word.
For this upcoming season we are offering you the Best in Todos Santos at reasonable rates.
Best Holiday Wishes,
Bob & Beatrice
Casa Bentley Boutique Hotel
Todos Santos Mexico
casabentleybaja.com
Bob & Beatice! Just wanted to say Hi and wish YOU ALL a very prosperous and healthy NEW YEAR. It's so good to hear you're well, and productive,even though business may be slow.
ReplyDeleteJust so know it's absolutely freezing in New York City (22 degrees!) The economy has hit here too. Many local stores/restaurants have closed and are being replaced by those fast-food & large franchises. The independent spirit that was once New York's namesake, is diminishing into one big mall. So matter where you are, there you are!
Wishing you the best, and hoping Kassity & I will be able to return to Casa Bentley in the near future.
all my very best, Rochelle
Hi Bob and Bea
ReplyDeleteBest greetings from cold, snowing Engadin (2 Meter Snow "Pulver")in Switzerland. Have a nice happy new year and a good healt.
We hope to see you.
Therese and Ruedi
Hi Bob and Bea,
ReplyDeleteLoek and I here in La Paz want to wish you both an awesome 2010 with lots of health, happiness and success!!
Hope to see you soon!
Abrazo y beso!
Ans and Loek.
Hi - Nice blog Beatrice! All the best to you and Bob in 2010... health, happiness and prosperity (not too much, just enough, so you have time left over for geology and laughing). My best to your 4-legged family too...
ReplyDeleteTim Kelly