Thankful for Zih

I'm thankful to be right here in Zihuatanejo with the love of my life every single day, as I have been for almost 30 years. It's why I consider myself The Luckiest Gringo in Mexico. Far from the ever increasing madness I left behind. Your kilometrage may vary.

I'm thankful I got to enjoy Playa Las Gatas decades ago before it was invaded by too many restaurants with pushy waiters and too many visitors at a time. I liked it so much better when it looked like this and I would spread my towel on my petate (like most folks) and enjoy a nice peaceful day with barely an interruption by folks seeking to sell silver from Taxco as well as dulces and hamacas made locally.

I'm thankful to live among folks who cherish their culture, who smile and greet strangers with genuine warmth, and for whom humility is a common trait.

I'm thankful to live where singing cowboys and their dancing horses are the highlight of a parade.

And I'm thankful to live where I can enjoy simple yet beautiful scenes like this that have changed little over the years, where we enjoy an endless summer in a tropical paradise with near perfect weather and incredible biodiversity. ¡Viva Zihuatanejo!