Preamble – A fervent Spring storm kept us entertained the night before we left for Mexico. The following morning presented us with a steady rain, a downed oak limb heavier than the two of us could handle and a snapped gate latch that I had just welded the previous day. Continue Reading
December 25 – We planned on leaving San Patricio on Christmas Day, mostly to avoid potential traffic. We took a route that avoided the toll roads as well. This means a shorter route that takes much longer. Go figure. However, you also get to go through all the villages along Continue Reading
December 20. We checked out Las Manzanillas, not to be confused with Manzanillo 45 miles to the south. It was the only overcast day we’ve experienced on this trip and a very slight drizzle. This worked out perfectly for a visit to their large and incredible crocodile compound. It’s in Continue Reading
December 17. The mornings are coming earlier now, mainly because we’re adventuring so much that we fall asleep barely after sunset. About 7 we walked into town, about 8 blocks, and some fabuloso empanadas. They were super fresh and cooked right there by where we sat; in the street. Post-breakfast Continue Reading
Once we entered the property we had to find Fernando. We didn’t know Fernando yet but we had to find somebody. The office had a rusty padlock on it. Sharon found this somewhat short, sweaty guy, working on something with a power tool in the furthest cabaña from the office. Continue Reading
About 15 years ago, Sharon and I went on this unplanned, convoluted trip that took us through Jalisco, Colima and Morelia states in west – northwest Mexico. We flew in to Guadalajara, rented a cheap car and started the unknown path. In the middle of this trip we fell upon Continue Reading
In May of 2019 I had the opportunity to travel to Cape Town, South Africa with my daughter Lauren. She was on this trip with a handful of her peers to exchange teaching concepts with a school within the Langa township. Well, at least that’s what I assumed. Actually I’m Continue Reading
It appears that going into Acapulco from the south on a Thursday is what everyone likes to do. We were in gridlock, which was exacerbated by folks randomly parking wherever they desired. The result was Donnie, Sharon and Cecillio were a “no show” for the game last night. We arrived Continue Reading
12/21 The bus ride was not exactly what we intended. Yes, we took a bus. As most of you know, we prefer driving our own car when touring Mexico. But the bus would give us both the benefit of seeing the sights along the road from Mexico City to Acapulco. Continue Reading
Dec 14 – We flew into Mexico City around noontime, quickly made it through customs, and made our way to the nearest subway station. It took us a bit to get oriented. It’s not like we ride the subway every day. The VIA busses still dazzle us a bit. This Continue Reading
