The Merida Initiative

Haven't written much here for awhile. Houses got expensive in Victoria, and we're stuck as ever on how to tackle the many challenges of Fallingdowne. So, not much happening in the way of amazing transformations on a low, low budget.

However the lure of Merida, Mexico is powerful. Many months of research, questions and daydreams have turned into a plane ticket to see if this could be an affordable way to satisfy the urge and create a nice little place to get out of the cold.

For the occasion (and because I like the title) I've created a new blog: http://themeridainitiative.blogspot.com/

Merida dreaming

It's a year since we spent a too-short time in this enchanting city. These days as the cold bites at my fingers I spend way too much time trying to figure out how to get back there to stay, at least part-time.
I plan and calculate ways of turning a crumbling, inexpensive hole in the wall into a tiny oasis where we can escape the winter months. A little place like the one above.
There is a dissenting opinion, however, which favours something grander, like this:













As always, the object of desire is just out of reach (or way out of reach) and the risks are a bit frightening.