Zih Caminata Mañanera
by ZihuaRob 
, Zihuatanejo, México, Friday, April 12, 2019, 11:47 (2772 days ago)
The Semana Santa tourists have begun arriving, and I almost hate to say it, but we were trying to appreciate the way the Paseo del Pescador looks now because we doubt it will be so pretty after this 2-week vacation period if past seasons are any indication. But we hope to be wrong. Friends and neighbors from La Madera and elsewhere are hoping the police and locals will be vigilant and help us to care for this lovely refurbished public walkway. It is easily one of Zihuatanejo's nicest attractions at the moment.
The nights remain refreshingly cool for us, but the waves picked up last night and reached over halfway up the beach in La Madera, a clear reminder why there should be no constructions on the beach such as the bar that currently occupies a large portion of the area where we once played soccer and threw Frisbees. The ocean often seems to get rough during Semana Santa. A sign? A message? Or just the coming full moon? 
A couple of fishermen try their luck from a precarious spot.
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Looks SO MUCH BETTER without the ugly plastic beach chairs and umbrellas of "Promotora de Playas".
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Zih Caminata Mañanera
by Susan G , Zihua/La Ropa, Friday, April 12, 2019, 13:07 (2772 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
To me, the key to keeping environs clean has always been to have sufficient garbage containers and reminders to put trash in them. Although we have not yet had a chance to "walk the walk" (I couldn't resist) since the renovation, I did not see any containers in the photo here.
Zih Caminata Mañanera
by ZihuaRob , Zihuatanejo, México, Friday, April 12, 2019, 13:35 (2772 days ago) @ Susan G
To me, the key to keeping environs clean has always been to have sufficient garbage containers and reminders to put trash in them. Although we have not yet had a chance to "walk the walk" (I couldn't resist) since the renovation, I did not see any containers in the photo here.
There are trash containers everywhere all up and down the walkway. But along with the typical vandals on vacation who always take glee in leaving their "marks" everywhere, I also expect there will be plenty of chiclets, spilled drinks and pee all over the place before the 2 weeks are over. Hope the pretty plants survive. Many will likely get stolen. Happens every tourist season big and small. No different than when I lived in Florida.
Zih Caminata Mañanera
by cd69 , Winnipeg,MB,Canada, Friday, April 12, 2019, 17:33 (2772 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
It sure look great! I did not see the finished product when I was there in February but it was starting to look good. I do like what I have seen so far in your pictures and on Facebook. Like you, I hope it stays like this.
I say the key word is MAINTENANCE, not just sweeping leaves and picking up trash. Maybe paint the light posts every year? Yes it would cost, but it beats rebuilding every five years. Care for the large investment and it should survive longer for continued enjoyment.. . . just my 2 cents worth.
Zih Caminata Mañanera
by ZihuaRx , Sunday, April 14, 2019, 09:23 (2770 days ago) @ Leemr
The walk is beautiful. We have known and loved Zihua for 30 years and of course there has been many changes. The positive changes in the last year have been noticeable. What a wonderful town with wonderful people. I have travelled a lot in my fairly long life and I have never come across a place that feels so much like home, yet there seems to be a new mystery and new discovery around every corner. Have a great day everyone.
