A Day in Acapulco

This is the Club de Yates de Acapulco. It was established in the late fifties. It is gorgeous. We have been cooling off daily in the huge and usually empty pool. The rates are high ($1.50 per foot per day for a mooring ball but the amenities and conveniences are worth it. There is a fuel dock and water here too. There aren't many boats though due to the global economy and the fact that most cruisers don't seem to like Acapulco. We find it quite charming. There is even a small beach a few blocks away.

99% of the taxis in Acapulco are VW bugs. It is very important to negotiate the rate before getting in the car. Even still, on a pre-negotiated rate, the drivers often try to charge more at the end of the ride using excuses such as the destination being a lot further than they thought. Another ploy is no change. How can you be a taxi driver and have no change? They try to say they have no change so they can get more out of you.

After we took our laundry in, Shay hung our new American flag.

The boys want to find a Long Horns flag to represent their homeland.

Playa Caletas is about three blocks from the Yact Club. It faces Isla La Roca and has a number of excellent beachside restaurants. We, being true sailors, bought a "bag of beer" and doritos at a little tienda across the street. They sell a six pack nestled in ice in a plastic bag for about 70 pesos.

Shay, livin' la vida local, at a scuzzy bar in old town Acapulco.