As of today, since April 18, 2020 Zihuatanejo has registered a cumulative total of 2,302 confirmed cases of Covid-19 (2 more than yesterday), 188 that have resulted in fatalities, 36 that are currently active, and approximately 1,931 that have recovered.

Our dear friend and radio broadcaster for Zona Libre Sergio Vázquez Rosas called into the radio station today to ask people not to send him condolences since he's not dead. He's still recovering from a severe bout of pneumonia and Covid-19. He says he'll have to learn how to walk again, but that he hopes to return to his radio program once he regains his health. He's been receiving special medical treatment in Lázaro Cárdenas.

The new modern walkway must look great to anyone who's never been to Zihuatanejo before and who couldn't care less where they are as long as there's a beach and booze. But to those of us not receiving payoffs or compensations from the government for being "inconvenienced", it has totally lost it's old feel and charm, and it simply doesn't look like Zihuatanejo. There are no more almendra trees, and only one tall palm tree left. Restaurants are being compensated for the "inconvenience" with new large palapas for their outdoor dining, and of course the fishermen now have CEMENT lockers for their gear. Those are gonna smell wonderful later this summer! In a couple of weeks when there are no more cool northerly breezes and the humidity and smoke work like a magnifying glass, I predict the heat will quickly become intolerable along the walkway as well as the ghostly remains of Plaza del Artista because there is almost no shade, but there are expansive areas with tons of more concrete to soak up the day's heat and radiate it all night long. I can't hardly wait to watch everyone bake.

Is anyone watching the Cruzan Mongoose walk around the entire coast of St. Croix? It's a great adventure! Should be on HBO!

A young lady and her pup contemplate the sunrise over the Bahía de Zihuatanejo from Punta Lupita at Playa La Madera.