ConvenZIHdos del Amor

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According to Guerrero's state health authorities, Zihuatanejo will close out the year with 35 officially active cases of Covid-19. The true number is likely 3 times that. Meanwhile neighboring Petatlán and La Unión both report 0 currently active cases as does the rest of the Costa Grande. The rate of occurrence for active cases in Guerrero is currently 6 per 100,000 inhabitants.

The city was using their pipas to try to water down the palapas on Playa Principal late this afternoon where there will be a massive fireworks display, but they didn't have the right hoses to really wet them down correctly, and they were unable to reach some parts, but it made for a good show for the hundreds of beachgoers, many who had to jump out of the way of the leaks shooting out from the hoses. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. I didn't have the heart to photograph it. The poor workers and public servants were trying their best under bad circumstances, busting their asses instead of being at home with their families. I wouldn't sit under any palapa near fireworks. No way. When the loud bangs start, it's best to be under a solid concrete roof so as not to catch a falling or stray bullet.

For my family this past year held an unbearable sorrow. We could never remember it fondly. Nevertheless, we hope this next year will be kinder to us and to all of you. May we all find more joy, peace, strength, good health, love and prosperity in the coming year and be sensible enough to appreciate it.
¡Feliz y Próspero Año Nuevo!

¡Cuidemos nuestro patrimonio!
#NoBlueFlagEnNuestrasPlayas
#PreservemosPlayaManzanillo

Pelicans and visitors crowd the beach and bay for the holiday.