Un Pueblo ReZIHliente

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Our local health authorities currently register 21 active cases of Covid-19 in Zihuatanejo. Most folks are still adhering to health safety protocols, especially places of business including restaurants and hotels, so that's helping keep our numbers down even though businesses are open.

Troncones had their power restored today, and according to the CFE 98% of the power has been restored to those in our region who had lost it.

It's nothing short of amazing how so many people have pitched in to clean up and repair the damage from the hurricane. Over 350 local trees were blown down, according to someone's "official" count, many that were blocking roads but that have now been removed. Let's hope new trees get planted (and not just palm trees). We lost four trees in our Ixtapa home. A neighbor lost her favorite orange tree. They're often like family, and it hurts to lose them when you've cared for them for so long.

In Zihuatanejo's bay three boats were rescued from sinking, but fortunately none were lost though several were damaged.

Zihuatanejo is still cut off from Acapulco because of a washed out bridge, as far as I know. Several bridges in nearby communities in the sierra also lost bridges making their access more difficult.

Now's a great time to make reservations because local lodging operators could sure use those deposits to pay for the repairs they're making.
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After the loss of so many trees along the waterfront during the past year and recently from Huracán Rick we now have a pretty good view of Playa La Ropa from our rooftop.

"It's nothing short of amazing how so many people have pitched in to clean up and repair the damage from the hurricane."

I've been through a few hurricanes in the States and me and wife just happened to be in Cozumel for Wilma. I'm amazed at the speed with which the folks in Mexico are able to recover. After Wilma we were walking into San Miguel from our resort when we encountered a cadre of machete wielding gentlemen on the road. Somewhat alarmed at first, our fears were quickly ameliorated when we learned that they were a group of timeshare salesmen who took it upon themselves to clear debris from the road.

There seems to be incredible focus by local individuals in Mexico on restoring their community after a disaster without waiting for assistance from outside or the government.

Saludos, Zihau!

And, yes, we plan on being there Saturday afternoon, flinging pesos, walking the beaches and toasting the sunset.

I so agree with the observation that the Mexican people take care of their surroundings in ways that you don’t see as much in the U. S. where we tend to expect the relevant authorities to look after us…
My husband and I will be in Zihuatanejo November 7th for 2 weeks and are so looking forward to spending our money there!