RegeneraZIHón Tropical

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Yesterday there were over 500 active cases of Covid-19 officially registered in Zihuatanejo, but today there are only 448. However, most of us here believe that is only about a third of the actual number.

We are still only unofficially in Semáforo Rojo until tomorrow even though the governor announced it yesterday. All bars, cantinas, discotecas and even open bars are officially closed at least for the next two weeks. No exceptions. Lots of the regulations being imposed are rather stupid. Either the beaches are closed or they're not, either we want tourism right now or we don't, but the rules being applied seem intended only to harass people who aren't sitting in beachfront restaurants, condos or hotels. They seem intended only to harass and inconvenience poorer visitors and locals.

Saw too many tourists not using facemasks along the waterfront walkway this morning in places where it's impossible to respect social distancing. Some acted like we were speaking Chinese when we mentioned that facemasks were obligatory here while they coughed in response.

One of the rules being applied is when shopping only one family member is allowed in the store at a time, though this rule appeared not to apply to foreigners at Soriana who surely did the old NO SPEAKA SPANISH ploy.

Lots of turtle tracks on the Playa Principal this morning, but only saw one at La Madera, and it ran into some of the stupid construction that has been allowed on the beach.

Late night rain made once again for wonderful sleeping weather. It looked like it might rain much of the day but only sprinkled a little. It was quite blustery though. Actually a perfect day of tropical weather, as far as I'm concerned. Never got too hot.

It's been a bit of a rough day for my family because it was one month ago that we lost our beloved Raulito. Hard not to think about it. Such dates are important here, and this is the second life that was cut short in youth during the past 3 generations of our family. Wounds that never heal. Something no family should ever have to suffer. We are extremely grateful for the kind support we have received from many of you.

¡Cuidemos nuestro patrimonio!
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Lupita drawing strength from nature at dawn this morning.