We've had some great snorkeling in this area... one day when we were snorkeling to the neighboring beach, San Agustinilla, a one metre spotted tiger ray swam below us.
So cool! A few minutes later a giant school of fish swarmed around us several times. Was great!
Waking up, or maybe I should say, being woken up, has been interesting in Mazunte! Usually at around 04:30 the first roosters start to crow...not just once of course, they have to answer each other and continue for quite some time. This early morning wake up alerts the dogs that it is time to bark to the sunrise. When you are finally asleep again, the 06:00 church bells chime 6 times. Then they play some sort of Christmas tune that goes on for several minutes. The church bells ring on the hour all day until 10 pm. Great during the day, just not in the morning!
These are all kind of regular occurrences but this one morning took the prize...at precisely 05:00, two loud bangs, probably fireworks signaled another very early wake up call. Then, a band started playing. It consisted of VERY loud drums, horns and pipes!!! It turns out that on this day, Dec 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a celebration recognized by Catholics. The music lasted about 45 minutes...just long enough before the 06:00 church bells rang again! Ha, the experiences we are having....
Our trip from Mazunte to Puerto Escondido was just great! We stood out on the road to get our collectivo, or local bus, to the highway when a Canadian fellow we had met earlier in the week stopped in his little VW bug and asked if we wanted a ride. Of course we did! Then, at the drop off point, another new US friend came to talk to us... such a small world!!
It's quite a shock being in Puerto Escondido, a big city compared to where we have been for almost a month.
Looking at Playa Principal at Puerto Escondito.
And, of course, there are pelicans waiting to be fed by the fisherman.
There's a wonderful hour or so walk to the neighbouring surf beach called Zicatela. Great
rock structures en route...
More pelicans.
Do you see the faces?
Famous hand sculpture facing Zicatela Beach
Zicatela Beach - famous for its surfing.
We've been checking out the local nearby beaches Manzanillo and Carrizalillo and their smaller sizes are much more to our liking.
Saw a huge turtle in this bay
Manzanillo Beach
The pathway en route along the water to these beaches, reminded us of the Stanley Park Seawall except that it is sculpted out of the rock and winds its way up and down stairs. Quite amazing!
Looking towards Zicatela Beach on the right ...
Looking at Playa Principal at Puerto Escondito.
And, of course, there are pelicans waiting to be fed by the fisherman.
There's a wonderful hour or so walk to the neighbouring surf beach called Zicatela. Great
rock structures en route...
More pelicans.
Do you see the faces?
Famous hand sculpture facing Zicatela Beach
Zicatela Beach - famous for its surfing.
We've been checking out the local nearby beaches Manzanillo and Carrizalillo and their smaller sizes are much more to our liking.
Saw a huge turtle in this bay
Manzanillo Beach
The pathway en route along the water to these beaches, reminded us of the Stanley Park Seawall except that it is sculpted out of the rock and winds its way up and down stairs. Quite amazing!
Looking towards Zicatela Beach on the right ...
We ended our last night in Mexico being sung to by a Mexican crooner, in the style of Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble at the beach hotel bar (Rincon Pacifico) where we've stayed the last few days (the hotel, not the bar). Many songs later, and drinks and mezcal, it was time to say Adiós to the half dozen guests and get organized for the return. We are packing up for our 12 hour travel day tomorrow via Mexico City, Dallas and Calgary where we get to spend a few days with the kids.
Adios to all of you! It's been so much fun!!!
Just to say a word about the grind of travel... it's almost always the same.....find the bus for out of town, arrive at the next destination, find a place to sleep (we went without hot water for about 3 weeks), places to eat and drink (the drink part was generally not too difficult ) where to get local transport, a place to change $$, things to see and do, and repeat.. . while it might seem a grind or hard, it' s the hard that makes things interesting. We've met great people along the way, locals and travelers. Our day starts without much of a plan...where to get breakfast and after that always seems to take on a life of its own. Grateful for the chance we have to do this...before the retirement home calls our name.
Have to say, this stretch of the Mex-Pacific coast is fabulous! People, water, coastline, all amaze and delight. Small 'funky' towns with wonderful, kind locals makes one see why people who can, end up staying down here!
Have to say, this stretch of the Mex-Pacific coast is fabulous! People, water, coastline, all amaze and delight. Small 'funky' towns with wonderful, kind locals makes one see why people who can, end up staying down here!
PS- the disco, 2 doors down, is running full blast....
It's been another fabulous trip with wonderful experiences, people and sites. We hope you have enjoyed reading about our adventures as much as we have enjoyed sharing them with you. Thanks for sending your comments along the way...
We will not be sending Christmas cards, so please know that we are thinking about you during this festive season! Feliz Navidad!!!
Much love, always,
Yvonne & Shayne
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