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Guerrero's health authorities report there are currently 438 active cases of Covid-19 in Zihuatanejo, 6 in La Unión and 11 in Petatlán. Nationwide in Mexico it continues looking like we're on the backside of the latest wave that's been more of a spike. This is looking good as far as seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and getting back to a normal life. I've heard of no new hospitalizations in the Covid-19 section of the Hospital General.

While protesters march in different European, U.S. and Canadian cities against Covid-19 mandates, here in Mexico where nothing was ever mandated, most Mexicans have willingly gotten vaccinated though it has been a much more difficult process than for those protesting, and most people here willingly wear facemasks even though it is a much greater sacrifice for us to purchase them than for folks in those countries. That's why it's so insulting to still be seeing Canadians and U.S. citizens apparently refusing to wear facemasks in places where they come into contact with Mexicans. I don't care what they believe about facemasks, here in Mexico it's common courtesy to use them, and guests in Mexico should be the first to graciously respect this or else not come to Mexico.

Similar to La Ropa where only 2 restaurant operators support banning pets on the beach yet the mayor imposed the Blue Flag rules banning pets and bragging about "la certificación de la playa", at La Madera there is no support for banning pets on the beach, only for dealing with stray dogs, a different problem entirely that no one wants to report because the city will simply kill them since it has no facilities to care for them or find them homes. It's hard to believe this is the 21st century. If you'd like to help us keep Zihuatanejo "pet friendly" but also with clean beaches then please let your lodging provider know. Just like with littering, pet owners should be responsible and can be coerced into being so with simple fines instead of running off a segment of our tourism that we need and making locals and residents with pets feel unwelcome.

We continue enjoying picture postcard perfect weather with warm sunny days, not too hot or humid, and refreshingly cool nights, perfect for snuggling. Sleeping under the sheet remains optional.

Enjoy some of the most lovely and comfortable lodgings in our region of the Costa Grande. The lodgings I list are all reliable and trustworthy, and most of them are owned and operated by some really cool people.
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Turtle tracks leave and return to the ocean without nesting. I've been seeing much more of this ever since the extremely bright lights were placed along the waterfront after the latest remodelación.

Yes while in the area the tourists go the locals do a good job of masking, at least better than the US. When I went outside that area I saw almost no mask wearing. I went to a soccer match in La Puerta last week, about 300 people distributed on 3 fields with only one single person wearing a mask. Friday night we went to Zapata for some street tacos, nobody was wearing a mask. Also buying food for fishing on or around the pier there is little mask wearing. I do start off wearing a mask but when I get in an area when almost nobody is wearing a mask, mine also comes off. I understand the respect part of it but that goes both ways.

Yes while in the area the tourists go the locals do a good job of masking, at least better than the US. When I went outside that area I saw almost no mask wearing. I went to a soccer match in La Puerta last week, about 300 people distributed on 3 fields with only one single person wearing a mask. Friday night we went to Zapata for some street tacos, nobody was wearing a mask. Also buying food for fishing on or around the pier there is little mask wearing. I do start off wearing a mask but when I get in an area when almost nobody is wearing a mask, mine also comes off. I understand the respect part of it but that goes both ways.

I believe you. I don't go to Colonia Zapata much or to local soccer games, and I know the fishermen are lax, but I've been around town quite a bit, and I see almost everyone wearing facemasks on the downtown streets and businesses. But even if they aren't, they don't have to worry about being denied their return flight back to any northern country, so careful with letting your guard down or you could be stuck here with us longer than you planned. Not necessarily a bad thing. And good for you for getting out and enjoying yourself local style. Very cool. I hope you're practicing Spanish.

Un saludo.