We anchored our boat in the Municipal Harbor area where we could see and hear the comings and goings at the Zocolo. Volleyball and basketball games were played regularly. There were a couple of religious plays featuring piped in audio with children lip synching the lines. The featured entertainment our first Sunday night there was a dance recital which ran the gamut from youngsters performing ballet to older persons performing traditional dances. We weren't crazy about the t-shirt logo in this shot, but, this guy ended up being in most pictures taken that evening. But, the event was, indeed, no b.s. - just alot of good energy and joy. It lasted into the wee hours.
The stadium did get full as the evening progressed. To the left, a food cart can be seen. We had dinner in the plaza - street tacos, tamales, boiled corn with chilies, and fried bananas.
We planned to be in Zihua during this time because of an event called Sailfest. This is an almost 10 year old tradition where cruisers hold various fund-raising activities. Funds are matched by Rotary and other organizations. All funds go toward building schools and providing support for poor children to attend school. This picture is from one of the main supporting restaurants (Sunset Beach) and it shows our boat on the Bay. The organizers were concerned this year as to whether the event would be successful as there were only about 1/2 as many boats as in previous years. Also, hotel occupancy was much lower. However, as it turned out, the year was much more successful than anyone hoped and by the end of the event, all were quite pleased.
We mentioned in a previous blog that we had followed Jim and Diane from Adirondack (from Gig harbor) into Barra de Navidad. We also made the passage to Zihuat (about 30 hours) with them. They were very helpful in identifying fishing lines that crossed for miles into the ocean such that we arrived with our propellers intact! These folks have great senses of humor and we had fun with them on land at various organizing and musical events and dinners. We said goodbye to them as we settled into Ixtapa Marina on 2/10 and hope to see them again one of these days.
We have developed a boat cocktail, The Inspiration. Just put some dark rum over ice, add lime, pineapple juice, and a couple drops of Grenadine. Refreshing! But, I have found that Gin Bucks (in tribute to Grandpa Smith) are very refeshing, as well! You just need gin and squirt for a gin buck, but I add some lime juice, as well, for the nutritional value.
We anchored our boat in the Municipal Harbor area where we could see and hear the comings and goings at the Zocolo. Volleyball and basketball games were played regularly. There were a couple of religious plays featuring piped in audio with children lip synching the lines. The featured entertainment our first Sunday night there was a dance recital which ran the gamut from youngsters performing ballet to older persons performing traditional dances. We weren't crazy about the t-shirt logo in this shot, but, this guy ended up being in most pictures taken that evening. But, the event was, indeed, no b.s. - just alot of good energy and joy. It lasted into the wee hours.
The stadium did get full as the evening progressed. To the left, a food cart can be seen. We had dinner in the plaza - street tacos, tamales, boiled corn with chilies, and fried bananas.
We planned to be in Zihua during this time because of an event called Sailfest. This is an almost 10 year old tradition where cruisers hold various fund-raising activities. Funds are matched by Rotary and other organizations. All funds go toward building schools and providing support for poor children to attend school. This picture is from one of the main supporting restaurants (Sunset Beach) and it shows our boat on the Bay. The organizers were concerned this year as to whether the event would be successful as there were only about 1/2 as many boats as in previous years. Also, hotel occupancy was much lower. However, as it turned out, the year was much more successful than anyone hoped and by the end of the event, all were quite pleased.
We mentioned in a previous blog that we had followed Jim and Diane from Adirondack (from Gig harbor) into Barra de Navidad. We also made the passage to Zihuat (about 30 hours) with them. They were very helpful in identifying fishing lines that crossed for miles into the ocean such that we arrived with our propellers intact! These folks have great senses of humor and we had fun with them on land at various organizing and musical events and dinners. We said goodbye to them as we settled into Ixtapa Marina on 2/10 and hope to see them again one of these days.
We have developed a boat cocktail, The Inspiration. Just put some dark rum over ice, add lime, pineapple juice, and a couple drops of Grenadine. Refreshing! But, I have found that Gin Bucks (in tribute to Grandpa Smith) are very refeshing, as well! You just need gin and squirt for a gin buck, but I add some lime juice, as well, for the nutritional value.
3 comments:
Well I'm certainly glad you're keeping your drinks nutritional. Gin bucks sound great as does the inspiration - and it looks lovely as well....arriba, al bajo, al centro, a dentro!
Me want!
Yes, and Lime juice is soooo nutritious! ; )
All looks lovely!
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