Randy had to borrow this common Mexican tri-cycle to bring all the beer back to the boat. Actually we made a run to the Commercial Mexicana in Ken and Marilyn's SUV.
We also visited the Zihuat Central Market which was a muggy maze of freshly killed chickens, hardware, sandals, produce, T-shirts, taco stands, fish mongers and toys. I could spend all day there but Randy felt a little claustrophobic.
Then I went for a kayak while Randy swam around the boat a few times. The Harbour Master lectured me for not wearing a life jacket. No one wears life jackets in kayaks or dinghys around here. I think he was just bored. I spotted a nice left break off the souther point of the bay that would be perfect for Randy. There were only about 4 locals surfing it.
We had a lovely barbeque at Ken and Marilyn's again. The Mexican steak was excellent.
Randy, you look great! Riding that Mexican tricycle filled with beer around town must be great exercise. =)
ReplyDeleteYou DO look great Randy. Kewl beard. We spent 2 months in Zihuat in 2005 with Cassiopeia anchored just a little to your port based on your cruise ship photo. There was a local guy then who would deliver cases of beer to your boat by panga. I don't remember his name but I'm sure you could ask around and see if he's still there. Back then you would just order by radio and it showed up the next morning. He did a booming business.
ReplyDeleteAlso, in 2005, the Las Gatas Beach Club on the south point as you enter the bay, had a "first drink free if you walk up to the bar naked" policy. I think they're closed this year but you can ask. It was a great afternoon cruiser hangout that year and people you would never suspect had a great time with that policy! Hug the rocks to the right as you look at Las Gatas Beach to get into the Beach Club's dinghy landing. Very tightly...all the way around to the right as you get close in....it's very shallow if you stray even a little to the left away from the rocks.
One more thing...if you ask for "Rick's Cut" steaks at the meat market in the big grocery store you'll get thick cut American style steaks instead of the normal 3/8" thin Mexican style steaks.
Great blog Thea...we're enjoying it a lot! Happy New Year to you both. Rennie & Anne