February…the hangover month!
I always think of it that way as it’s often cold, bleak and miserable outside…unless, of course, you live in the Punta Mita area where the climate is absolutely perfect! Clear blue skies, low humidity, gentle breezes, daytime temps around 78 degrees, swaying palms, waves that are perfect for swimming, surfing, snorkeling…anyway, my point is that in most areas of the northern hemisphere February is cold and nasty. Not to mention that we all come down from the Festive/ New Year euphoria with a bump.
We’ve already fallen off the diet and exercise program in favour of warm stews, hot sandwiches, soups and yummy things to take the chill away. The 5:30 sunsets are hardly conducive to stimulating exercise programmes, all the parties are over, the credit card bills are piling in and we wake up wishing we were somewhere warm and sunny instead of where we are with that hung-over feeling.
That’s why I’ve hit on the Michelada as my drink of the month. It may seem a bit weird to mix beer with tomato but it’s definitely worth giving a try.
Another alternative to curing a hangover which may be more palatable than Micheladas in cold climes is my recommendation that you take a look at this month’s featured properties, book a week’s vacation, jump on a plane and I’ll meet you at the villa with a nice jug of Michelada to personally introduce you to my February hangover cure.
Of course, the other reason you might want to give me a call and book a week in the sun is to bring your loved one away for a week of reconnecting, relaxing and well…love. Isn’t that also what February is famous for…Valentine’s Day or El Día del Amor y la Amistad ?
Imagine sitting over the lapping ocean in your shirtsleeves looking into the eyes of the one you love the most and toasting Cupid for getting you out of the cold and dark.
Rosa Mexicano, my featured restaurant this month, has a wonderful chocolaty dessert – Volcán de chocolate – literally a chocolate volcano with vanilla ice cream…a Mexican dream.
Actually, the great thing is you don’t have to wait for St. Valentine’s Day to do this, I can make it happen for you and your true love any day of the year. Put me to the test. (link to contact page where they can call and book)
But, I digress…well, not really… Micheladas and chocolate the best hangover cures. Happy February!
Miguel C
Bon vivant, gastronome and all-around great guy – Miguel Neves de Carvalho brings you the best of what Punta Mita and the surrounding area have to offer. His passions include polo, horse riding, rugby, cigars and most recently … golf.
Miguel lives in Punta Mita with his youngest son, his fiancée, Lisa, and his two dogs “Tanqueray” and “Tonica”.
He started Punta Mita-Rentals in 2012.
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