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What a delicious comida Lupita and I enjoyed this Sunday afternoon at La Porteña on the downtown waterfront in Zihuatanejo. A restaurant where the service is always excellent and the fare is always delicious. And they always spoil us rotten, especially Gabriel the waiter! We'd intended to order pizza, and they make some of the best in town, but they also prepare the best fish, and the temptation was too great to pass up, so fresh fish it was. A couple of beers and a couple of mezcals (not for the faint of heart) always add to the good cheer. It's also a good place to people-watch, but with the lack of tourists it was slim pickin's, especially for a Sunday.

We had a nice little thunderstorm overnight that put on a great light show, but then the electricity went off for about an hour. So most of us lost a bit of sleep, and for parents with kids starting school this Monday morning it probably added to the stress. When we stepped outside this morning there were parents and students on their way to school. Some more bright-eyed and bushy-tailed than others. But for working parents it has to be a relief to have their kids back in school.

Saw the copulating sea turtles again this morning in front of Playa Principal. That makes about a week since they were first spotted stuck together. Usually around 24 hours is the maximum time for them to do so, and I alerted local authorities so that they might try to look after them and get them safely separated if possible.

As predicted by me and others, the state's tourism authorities are all gushing about what a wonderful summer tourist season it was and how much money the tourists spent, better than last year's (well yeah, since there were fewer hotels operating in Acapulco because of the previous year's hurricane damage). The numbers they give are simply unbelievable for Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa. But apparently, in the interest of job security, they shamelessly come up with magical numbers that must surely impress their bosses, though local businesses all know they're simply not an accurate reflection of the reality we live. I don't blame the political party of Morena in Guerrero, because Guerrero's caciques didn't just disappear overnight when their traditional PRI party lost the governorship, and much of what goes on in the state is beyond their control. But I don't believe the government at the state or national level has any business having a branch dedicated to tourism beyond welcome stations and general promotion. Tourism is always local, and it's always different from one community to the next. We are not a "triángulo del sol," and we don't want the entire coast to look like Acapulco. Now they're starting on Troncones, and locals there are upset to see large hotel and condo projects sprouting up that don't blend in at all with the low-key eco-tourism environment they've worked so long and hard to develop. I tried to warn them not to seek help from politicians, but now they're getting what they unintentionally asked for, and of course lots of local politicians and their pals want to launder their ill-gotten wealth in real estate.

There's a new webcam in Troncones that shows their beautiful sunsets every day. Let's see how long it stays up.
https://www.zihuatanejo.net/beaches.html#troncones

A local boutique hotel that certainly is romantic is Tentaciones Hotel & Restaurante. An inviting place that will leave you wanting more of what they have to offer: a luxury bed-and-breakfast boutique hotel in a private villa overlooking La Ropa Beach with only four suites, a restaurant and a unique pool bar lounge offering a panoramic view of Zihuatanejo Bay and its beaches. They also have two gourmet open-air restaurants that will transport you to a magical place full of temptations. (click to enlarge image)
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Una pareja baila alegremente en Plaza del Pescador frente a la bahía de Zihuatanejo.