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Even with all its warts, I still find myself immensely grateful and satisfied to be here, to be a part of Zihuatanejo, to be a part of its culture, community and environment, even to have my friends and neighbors. I cherish every moment of every day here, whether out and about or just hanging around the home. The sights, the smells, the sounds, the tastes, the people, the warmth, and the snail's pace of the passing time. The easy-going and relaxed soul of Mexico fits me like a glove, and I have never felt more at home anywhere else. :vacation:

Your mileage may vary. ;-)

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For me, it doesn't vary very much amigo. Well said.

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While I love, love Zihuatanejo and look forward to building our villa in Troncones soon, your words are exactly how I feel about living out here in the country!

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is that a chicken on your lap?

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is that a chicken on your lap?

Yes, that is QTip, one of my Polish girls and she loves to sit in my lap.

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so agree!!mind if i steal your beautiful pics for my fb album?

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so agree!!mind if i steal your beautiful pics for my fb album?

Not at all. Thank you for the compliment.

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I think those sentiments are true for most of us who choose to be here more time than anywhere else.

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:-D I Luv Z ! And can't wait to return for our third time ...many more to follow I hope ..it is the only place that I really want to return time and time again , I truly feel like I belong there ...some day dreams come true and I will be there

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on the second picture, what is the story behind the boat with FOUR ENGINES? :loco:

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on the second picture, what is the story behind the boat with FOUR ENGINES?

The Mexican Donzi? :wtf:

I believe that was one of the vessels confiscated by the Mexican Navy several years ago with a few tons of cocaine. If I'm not mistaken it is what locals used to call a tortuguero because it was designed for turtle hunting, but they have mostly disappeared since the turtle became a protected species.

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Saw something similar, two of 'em (though bigger boats and engines), being used by the Colombian Coast Guard around the Islas Rosarios near Cartagena. They too had previous narco owners, crime was certainly paying for the young sailors who got to run around in 'em!

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on the second picture, what is the story behind the boat with FOUR ENGINES?

If I'm not mistaken it is what locals used to call a tortuguero because it was designed for turtle hunting, but they have mostly disappeared since the turtle became a protected species.

Four engines to catch a turtle?

Craig

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The boat design is what I was referring to as a tortuguero, not the obvious modifications for a different use. It is a deep-hulled light vessel perfect for hauling heavy cargo.

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Just to confirm that the boat in the photo is from the big bust in 2005. It is not a tortuguero but is similar in style to that type of boat used decades ago.

Decomisa Armada 4.5 toneladas de cocaína en Guerrero

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they are 200 caballos a piece for an even 800 hp.....

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We were on the street at Bandidos the night the military brought in the boats. They were full of large gas tanks that looked like they had been running gas out to someone. The drug part I figure was true as well.

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They could be fuel runners. I don't recall what happened to the boats that got busted with all the coke. There are two that look like this and I thought they might be part of that bust. The one I saw with all the fuel tanks that got busted last year was a pleasure craft from Marina Ixtapa owned by a gringo.

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I've only been gone 2 months but I'm trying to figure out how I can get back soon. Home away from home.

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It is never too soon for a return trip. Come on down.

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I've only been gone 2 months but I'm trying to figure out how I can get back soon. Home away from home.

As a former English teacher I must reply: "I don't know if you CAN, but you certainly MAY." ;-)

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I've lightly penciled in September. What's it like there besides slightly desolate and humid (I assume). I was extremely lucky last time to be there for Carnival week. Does September have anything interesting going on? How about the rain? As a photographer, rain can provide interesting opportunities (as well as challenges).

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September is Mes de la Patria with several important holidays and days of national observance, including our Día de la Independencia on Sept. 16 with the famous Grito de la Independencia the evening prior. Please see the Calendar of Holidays on my Community Notices & Events page for dates and specifics.

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I love being in Zihuatanejo in quiet times. Really, how many restaurants do you really need? But the style and pace of a slower season is really pretty good.

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I've lightly penciled in September. What's it like there besides slightly desolate and humid (I assume).

I am always there in September. There may be wonderful rain, but careful, it's always simply luscious ;-)

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25 more days till we arrive who's counting ...lol ...I have only had the time to visit Zihua in the June-July months and we loved it ...less crowds and would go again in the summer again and again and again and again .... B-)

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