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What a delicious rain fell last night! So heavy at times that it blocked out the lights from across the bay and caused some minor flooding downtown. It also washed a lot of debris and mud into the bay, so I don't recommend swimming until 3 days after it stops raining. And it looks like we might get more rain tonight.

The rain kept Thursday's temperatures mildish, but it pushed the humidity up so there was still little relief from the heat. By the time I swept my azotea dry this morning I was drenched in sweat.

We were surprised to see what had been described as a cistern at the pier's entrance filled with dirt today. I guess it was always just an expensive bit of cement work to pad the bill, since it appears to serve no purpose now. La escena del crimen.

Speaking of crime, our beloved murdered ecologist made the national news again last night on Televisa's news program "En Punto," the nation's most-watched news program. I bet it gave his murderers a good scare to see that note, even if it was only a brief mention. Good!

There were hardly any visitors around today. Except for La Porteña, the waterfront restaurants were mostly empty this evening as were the bars and restaurants in the first block. The summer vacation season is almost over, and it's been highly disappointing in spite of what the government's so-called tourist authorities say. They're simply trying to remain relevant.

This coming week is when parents across the country buy school supplies and uniforms, so we aren't expecting any last-minute rush of visitors. And then it's slim pickin's and a lot of belt-tightening until November, hoping our visitors from up north will return.

The dollar is at $16.94 pesos to the U.S. dollar this evening, and the peso is holding strong. I've actually seen some local lodgings lower their rates, I guess to compensate for Canadians and people from the USA.

Playa Blanca is a place that still enjoys much peace and tranquility, a place where the stars still shine clearly in the evening skies and where whales and dolphins can be seen spouting and breaching from the shore. El Manantial is an affordable vacation lodging located right on the beach at Playa Blanca offering two one-bedroom bungalows and two houses, one with three bedrooms and the other with six, each with A/C and wi-fi internet, and access to a common pool and a beachfront lounge area. (click to enlarge image)
Vacation Rentals in Zihuatanejo

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Zihuatanejo luce hermoso aun durante un amanecer nublado.