February 7, 2010
Yes, we are still in Zihuatanejo and loving it! Here is the latest: Francie and Deren arrived on the 27th of January and left on the 5th of February. We miss them already as lots of fun was to be had with this feisty, playful couple. Our visit with them began with a sail to Isla Grande where we anchored, swam, walked, ate and drank ourselves into a healthy blissfulness. I must say that health has been a number one priority on this trip and it was great to have Francie as a swimming partner nearly every day. I have met few people who enjoy the water as much as Steve and I. Deren actually ‘snorkeled up’ and cleaned our boat hull. Steve’s ear issues are slowly improving so Deren’s efforts were greatly appreciated as weird, ugly things grow profusely on the hull in this very warm water (85°). Next, Francie and Deren encouraged us to take a bus ride to Playa de Potosi which was a gas. This is my favorite beach so far as the water has some mineral in it that looks like gold. It is about an hour long ride that involves a simple transfer, fast cruising, prime cultural viewing and intense perspiring. After being dropped off by the bus in an unknown region we were offered a ride in the back of a pickup truck several miles to the beach where we ate ice cream, guacamole, salsa & chips, fish, etc for hours. The swimming was great and the many discoveries and people we met just trying to get a bus back to Z-town was consistent with our theme of FUN, FUN, FUN. Noteworthy is our daily consumption of guacamole and chips. Steve is getting a bit sick of this menu item but not me……exclude the tomatoes and I know I have experienced many days thus far where it’s all we have eaten and I believe is the perfect meal. Thankfully Frannie and Deren felt the same. Our next activity was to rent a car ($50.00 a day which includes insurance) and head for Troncones which is an hour drive north. Maryjo and Bill introduced us to a great villa there called Manzanillo Bay Inn and for $100.00 a night we had a great bungalow, pool, private surfing beach, restaurant, and comfortable housing for three days. The only bummer was the rain. Yes rain and lightening invaded us and we had to have fun anyhow. We still managed to boogie board and laugh our way through three days of intense moisture. Deren and Steve actually had to drive back to the boat which we left at Ixtapa marina to dry it out as again, we left the hatches open. Francie and I played cribbage and read most of the day and okay…..she won and I lost 3-2. A few places that I highly recommend if anyone is planning a trip to this area, both in Troncones: www.manzanillobay.com my favorite. Also, a few miles down we stayed in another villa called Majahua palms www.majahuapalms.com this is also nice but you have to walk a ways down the beach to swim and the units not quite as clean. Mike Graves is the owner of the second spot and he and his wife are very friendly Americans who aim to please all guests. Next, after leaving Troncones and boarding the Lady J we went sailing and France caught a fish, a beautiful 18-inch blue fin tuna…a major treat for all of us as we scarfed it up immediately. Sailing and fishing is like being in heaven for those of you who have never tried it I highly recommend the experience so please COME VISIT US! So much more has occurred and at the expense of boring you I’ll stop here. We are now without company and have enjoyed the sail fest activities and actually plan on watching the Super bowl at Banditos restaurant this afternoon. Amy and Tom plan on joining us around the first of March and perhaps we’ll cruise up to Manzanillo with them and pick up Ali and Daniel on the 23rd and home on the first of April from Puerto Vallarta. Steve is idly searching for a crew mate to bring the boat to Mazatlan or north into the Sea of Cortez, so anyone out there interested should contact him. Time is flying and the good news is that Steve and I still love each other.
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