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The ocean remains cool (for locals) at 26.9°C. It's been a bit windy recently, kicking up the surf along the coast. Be sure to check the surf reports on my Local Weather page to see where the best waves are.

It looks like the local government is going with a Chinese theme for the Carnaval. Quite odd to see a Chinese dragon in front of the torii at Plaza Kioto. I don't think anyone in the city government understands how that might be insulting to the Japanese. Locals have suggested that Mexican alebrijes would've been more appropriate to use instead of Chinese dragons in the decorations around town, and I agree. The Carnaval parade will be this Sunday at 7PM, so get downtown early if you want a good spot to watch the parade from, like the balcony at the coffee shop Café Caracol next to Plaza del Artista.

I still have to pinch myself to make sure this isn't all a dream and I really am married to this wonderful saint of a woman. While I believe I had a very good life in Florida before moving here 35 years ago, I also believe that in comparison I've been much happier since I followed my heart and took a risk with my childhood sweetheart in this amazing place called Zihuatanejo. Every single day she makes me feel like the luckiest gringo in Mexico!

Another place I like to recommend, like an oasis in paradise, is Casa Tucanes. A beautiful vacation lodging located on the edge of La Ropa's coconut grove surrounded by lush gardens, a short walking distance to the beach. They offer three 1- and 2-bedroom villas, two 2-bedroom bungalows and two simple guest rooms. They also have a pool, they are pet friendly and wonderful hosts.
Hotels, Inns & B&Bs in Zihuatanejo

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Llega rápida un pescador en su panga para enplayarse mientras su esposa le espera en la playa durante el amanecer en la bahía de Zihuatanejo.

Though I've driven round or walked through Plaza Kioto hundreds of times, I don't recall ever hearing or reading how a roundabout in a small Mexican city came to be named after a city in Japan, and why doesn't Zihua use the usual spelling, Kyoto?

I thought I read somewhere that Kyoto is a "sister city" to Zihua. City names are often spelled differently in different languages. For example, London in English is Londres en Spanish.

The poster for Carnaval reads March 19 for the parade.

I have found spelling to be less rigid than in Canada. I have seen some similar sounding letters replacing each other. One example is the word for beer. I have seen, “cerveza”, ‘cerbeza”, “cervesa”, and “cerveza”.

Another one that has confused me is that some of my Mexican acquaintances spell “voy, “boy”.

And why do Americans spell words “differently”? “Colour” becomes “color”; “labour” becomes “labor”; “centre” becomes “center”; “grey” becomes “gray.

Go figure.

Yes to the sister city thing.

Though I've driven round or walked through Plaza Kioto hundreds of times, I don't recall ever hearing or reading how a roundabout in a small Mexican city came to be named after a city in Japan, and why doesn't Zihua use the usual spelling, Kyoto?

Why don't English speakers use the usual spelling for México, with an accent?

Plaza Kioto was named after the Japanese city (with Spanish spelling) after becoming a Sister City with Kyoto, Japan in 1979. Unfortunately, since then our Sister City status has mostly been ignored by all our mayors except for burying a "time capsule" there by reporters on Nov. 5, 2017, to be opened in 2067.

Maybe, the Chinese Lunar Year - Year of the Dragon, this year, is what inspired the
Dragon theme?

Sorry- I had a photo of an old poster

https://youtube.com/shorts/MFL8WajZM-A?si=UWMv0Iei3Ta7C6aM

ñ is made by holding down the ALT key and typing 164 on the keypad
Ñ is made by holding down the ALT key and typing 165 on the keypad
é is made by holding down the ALT key and typing 0233 on the keypad

For more special stuff go here

https://superuser.com/questions/110605/how-do-i-type-accented-characters-in-windows#:~:text=Keyboard%20Shortcuts&text=You%20also%20have%20to%20...

ñ is made by holding down the ALT key and typing 164 on the keypad
Ñ is made by holding down the ALT key and typing 165 on the keypad
é is made by holding down the ALT key and typing 0233 on the keypad

For more special stuff go here

https://superuser.com/questions/110605/how-do-i-type-accented-characters-in-windows#:~:text=Keyboard%20Shortcuts&text=You%20also%20have%20to%20...

Complicated! My 9/10 year old tablet gives me all the various options for n, e and c just by holding down that letter, then moving to the one you want.

A Latin American keyboard is the only way to go!