¡Arriban ViZIHtantes!

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The entire town was saddened this Friday morning to learn of the fire that burned several locales near the Mercado Municipal. The fire appeared to start around 4 AM in a tienda de chacharos with lots of plastic items but spread to at least 3 other nearby locales. Its thick smoke spread across the bay towards Playa Las Gatas and out to sea at first light this morning.

The Zihuatanejo community was also saddened to learn of the death yesterday of Tania Calzadilla Espinosa, beloved wife of 40 years of Salvador "Chavarín" Nogueda Alva. She had the swimwear shop in Ixtapa named Siboney. Her bright spirit will be sorely missed. QEPD

Quite a few visitors showed up today, and I was surprised to see the downtown beach and its restaurants full during the day. Restaurants all along the Paseo were doing a good business this evening, and the visitors appeared to be mostly middle class. There were also quite a few extranjeros out'n'about this evening. Has the exodus from the USA begun?

Apart from the smoky air that smelled of plastic this morning, this Friday was an absolutely picture-postcard perfect day. Some thunder boomed out of the sierra in the early evening, but no rain appeared in downtown Zihuatanejo. That should begin to change this weekend.

There was an enjoyable group of musicians and dancers from the Tierra Caliente putting on a show at the pier this evening. Their music and dance are very much a part of our local culture, and most locals grew up learning them in school.

From July 29 until August 8 tuna, including barrilete, are en veda (out of season) along the entire Pacific Coast of Mexico, so please don't ask for them at markets or consume them at restaurants until the veda ends.

Mexico's Cámara de Diputados voted to ban the use of dolphins for entertainment, their breeding in captivity, and their captivity in cement pools. I believe the measure must also be approved by the Senado before it's sent to the Presidenta to sign into law which takes effect when it's published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación. ¡BRAVO!

One of Zihuatanejo's most authentic lodgings that best represents the old Zihuatanejo many of us fell in love with is Bambutreehouse. A lovely two-bedroom, two-bath open-air traditional home located on a low hill just a short walk from La Ropa Beach. Features a full-kitchen, daily maid service and wi-fi internet service. A little bit of Zihuatanejo heaven. Currently with dates available this season.
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El inicio de un hermoso día vista desde Playa La Madera en la bahía de Zihuatanejo.