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If I can inject a wee bit of realism here....For those of us who are a little older and live in the Arctic tundra, coming down overnight to Zih's heat and humidity can hit us over the head like a bag of fallen coconuts. AC becomes almost a necessity, at least at first. It's only when we become acclimated, say two to four weeks in, that AC becomes unnecessary.</p>
</blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><p>I also love how our air smells here: a freshness of the sea mixed with a light scent of wood smoke, fresh coffee brewing, and a nearby bakery. Smells that give me goosebumps and cause me to sigh with contentment.</p>
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I have to wonder if the smell of fresh cement gives you goosebumps too, perhaps of a different kind.</p>
</blockquote><p>You don't sound like a happy person. Maybe you need a vacation? </p>
<p><img src="images/smilies/vacation.gif" alt=":vacation:" title="on vacation" /> <img src="images/smilies/brilliant.gif" alt=":brilliant:" title="brilliant" /> It's all cool.</p>
<p>Warm saludos from <strong><a href="http://zihuatanejo.net/blog/2018/08/09/the-luckiest-gringo-in-mexico-part-3-4/">the luckiest gringo in México!</a></strong><br />
✌<img src="images/smilies/coolshades.gif" alt="B-)" title="cool" /></p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>A/C is a waste of electricity unless essential for health or work.</p>
</blockquote><p>If I can inject a wee bit of realism here....For those of us who are a little older and live in the Arctic tundra, coming down overnight to Zih's heat and humidity can hit us over the head like a bag of fallen coconuts. AC becomes almost a necessity, at least at first. It's only when we become acclimated, say two to four weeks in, that AC becomes unnecessary.</p>
<blockquote><p>I also love how our air smells here: a freshness of the sea mixed with a light scent of wood smoke, fresh coffee brewing, and a nearby bakery. Smells that give me goosebumps and cause me to sigh with contentment.</p>
</blockquote><p>I have to wonder if the smell of fresh cement gives you goosebumps too, perhaps of a different kind.</p>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 03:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>As of today, since April 18, 2020 Zihuatanejo has registered a cumulative total of 2,107 confirmed cases of Covid-19 (8 more than yesterday), 166 that have resulted in fatalities, 26 that are currently active, and approximately 1,778 that have recovered. </p>
<p>And JUST LIKE THAT February is *gone*. </p>
<p>Zihuatanejo is now under Semáforo Amarillo. Hotels, restaurants, public transport, supermarkets, shopping centers, banks, churches parks, sports fields, bars, barbers/beauty parlors, and beaches are now allowed to operate at 50% capacity. Museums, theaters and public pools are allowed to operate at 40%. I believe the hours of operation remain unchanged from before.</p>
<p>Today may have been a wee tad warmer than yesterday, but the cool breezes made that debatable, and they especially make the evenings comfortable for sleeping with windows open and a light fan. A/C is a waste of electricity unless essential for health or work. I found myself taking my time doing morning chores on our <em>azotea</em> precisely because the morning air was so comfortable. I also love how our air smells here: a freshness of the sea mixed with a light scent of wood smoke, fresh coffee brewing, and a nearby bakery. Smells that give me goosebumps and cause me to sigh with contentment.</p>
<p>Lots of good lodging deals to be had. Even if they aren't posted on their websites, don't hesitate to ask for a discount for longer stays.<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.zihuatanejo.net/bedandbreakfasts.html">Bed &amp; Breakfast Inns and Hotels in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, Troncones &amp; Barra de Potosí</a></strong></p>
<p>Hard to believe this used to be basically a large mud puddle around 50 years ago.<br />
<img src="http://www.zihuatanejo.net/images/temp/2021-02-27-wide-morning-lagunalassalinas-pangas-mangles.jpg" alt="[image]" /></p>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 03:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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