Turn Zih Big Wheel

Though the Xmas vacation season got off to an extremely slow start compared to years past, the past couple of days has seen a serious influx of tourists. Unfortunately most seem to arrive in buses and don't have much purchasing power, but it is nevertheless a heartwarming delight to wander among them and listen to the excitement in their voices and see all the families having such an enjoyable time, many discovering the beach for the first time. Now if only we could get the younger folks to stop singing in large groups on the beach at 3 in the morning...

For most of us who work for a living in Mexico it's been an extremely difficult year. Nevertheless, for Lupita and me each year we are together is the best year of our lives.

If you like fireworks man oh man are you in for a treat tonight. We saw literally tons of them this morning all ready to launch on the beaches at La Madera and Playa Principal, and I can only guess they are also ready and waiting to blow up the sky over La Ropa as well. I certainly hope there are no accidents. Of course, if you have pets or if your are simply shell-shocked from living in what sometimes has seemed like a war zone over the years then tonight will not be a pleasant experience for you, and Lupita and I sympathize with you.

Many of our friends with boats have been telling us they have seen lots of whales in the area recently. So now would be an excellent time to hire one of the whale-watching charters listed on my Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Activities, Charters & Tours page for the experience of a lifetime.

Lupita and I wish everyone a joyful New Year.

Note the recently restored shade awnings. Better than the originals.