Here we are on the beach at El Rinconcito
The other day while walking the beach in
Sayulita, Ray came across baby turtles coming right out of the sand. Ray said it
looked like popcorn.
They came out and headed straight for the ocean. They kept
coming and coming, at least 50 of them. Mom turtle (not her real name) lays
about 100 eggs, and about 60 hatch and make it to the ocean. The lucky one_
survives, the rest are bird or fish food... Yah, I guess some of the fish end
up as bird food too,.. in the long run.
Ray, Lydia and I rented some (Stand Up Paddle)
SUP boards the other day. Ray wasn't too
sure about the SU part, he thought they were diving boards. It wasn't long
until I was doing some diving as well. Also the other day I went surfing, and I
must admit the surf boards can also be used for a diving board.
We adventurely had to leave Sayulita.
Cathie
and I took Tim and Judi to their boutique hotel in old Puerta Vallarta. What a
charming spot.
We went for some street tacos, walked the malecon along the
ocean, and then said our good byes. It was sad to see them go, but it looked
like they'd have a great time exploring the taco stands and little shops in old
Puerto Vallarta.
In the evening Ralph and Illona took us to a
favorite restaurant "Tonys hide away" in Mismaloya.
Boy did Tony ever do a good job of hiding his
restaurant. Ralph and his crew showed up with a local man riding on the running
board giving them directions to the restaurant, as a lot had changed in the 8
years since Ralph and Illona were last there. Its a 3 story walk up, sand
floors, wide open with only 1 or two walls, great view and awsome food. We had
all the extras, laughs and giggles and a good time. What amazing food and
atmosphere, no wonder Tony's been there for 29 years ... some of the original
servers still there as well.
Yesterday we all piled into Ralphs truck and
drove the 5 kilometers to Tehuamixtle. You'll need a very detailed map to find
Tehuamixtle.
It was Sunday, so most of the town was out kicking back with a game of soccer, or just
playing on the beach.
We picked up a few groceries, toured the town and took in
the sights. This is the most quaint Mexican fishing village I have seen. Friendly people all around and an incredibly beautiful bay.
Last night they were doing a turtle release
down the beach, so we volunteered to help.
Jordan the local worker
explained a lot of things to us. 30 turtles a day will nest in high season on
this beach, theres many more beachs as well. It takes 45 to 60 days for the
eggs to hatch. Coyotes like turtle eggs al fresco.
Tomorrow we will be heading to La Manzanilla.
It will be hard to leave El Rinconcito as its very relaxing here sooo beautiful.
Lydia is on life
support, sleeping in the hamock, Ray just took her a pillow so she can relax,
others appear to really be reading, some doing emails and I think I'll go for a
snorkel then a shower.
Dinner is already taken care of with pollo
asado purchased this afternoon.
OK, I'll post and get on with my day.
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