Feeling Zih Love

While there remain some complicated matters to resolve, I believe many if not most of Zihuatanejo's downtown residents have noticed a sea change with the arrival of the new administration. Not only are things getting done that went mostly unattended in previous administrations, but they are getting done with care. It shows that the current mayor is a local son who cares and whose family members and friends are giving good advice.

On our walk this morning we were quite pleased to see La Marina had stationed troops in strategic places along the waterfront and elsewhere downtown. Historically the Sector Naval has been the branch of the military we trust and respect the most in Zihuatanejo. Today we were heaping praise upon them for their vigilance, their dedication, their professionalism, and for their presence.

Since yesterday morning there has been pretty much a non-stop stream of people arriving in Zihuatanejo. Not as many people as we used to get around 20 or so years ago, but quite a lot of mostly families, nonetheless. Unfortunately we are still seeing too many tourists who lack the purchasing power of the tourists we used to receive, so even with the increased crowds most of us aren't seeing an increase in sales. But hopefully if the new administration can bring Zihuatanejo back under its control, the word will get out we will an enjoy a corresponding increase in prosperity. ¡Ya nos toca!

Lots of folks were out at dawn taking photos of themselves with the sunrise.

Simply a beautiful morning on the beach. Even our neighbor's kitty was enjoying the view... or hunting birds.

Things were a bit slow in the fishermen's area of the downtown beach since not all the fishermen went out last night, but the seabirds were still attentive anyway.