Small world. My friend, Linda Reynolds, emailed that her friend's parents were on a boat in Mexico. I read the email when we were killing time while waiting for a Sailfest meeting to start. So, who did we sit right in front of at the meeting? Jill and Evan Jacoby, her friend's parents! We thought the same name was coincidence enough, but they are from Olympia, too! We enjoyed visiting with them on a couple occasions including dinner in the Ixtapa Marina area where they introduced us to Michelado (rim a glass with salt, pour in beer and lime juice). We had shrimp in squid ink for an appetizer. We very much enjoyed our time spent with the "other" Jacobys.
One of the Sailfest activities is a boat parade. Land based turistas and locals can buy tickets to go on the private boats for a parade from Zihua Bay to Ixtapa and back. In addition to Ken and Rita, we had five parade goers - three people from Yakima and a couple from Portland. It was a great group. We were all happy that there was enough wind to sail the route. Our visitors were thrilled to have sailed on the Pacific Ocean and we were glad to be able to provide that opportunity. Most of the boats participated and over 160 tickets were sold at $25.00 a piece. Those funds are matched by various businesses/fraternal groups.
We always appreciate the local small business owners and try to use their services as much as we can. Hilda and Ishmael's business is delivery of fuel, water, beer, soda, etc. to the boats, as well as a laundry service. Order one day, and they deliver the next day. They were great to deal with as was Nathaniel, the dinghy landing attendant. Nathaniel greets and guides in the dinghys and watches over them while we are ashore. He then helps get the dinghy back onto the water and avoiding an old shipwreck that can rear its ugly head during low tide. His hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. He works for tips. He does not have regularly scheduled days off and even worked on his birthday. He noted that there were fewer boats this year and his business was struggling.
Ok, so now we bounce back to another lovely dinner with Ken and Rita! After a week of enjoying Rita's smiling face and good energy, she left on 2/8/08. We enjoyed lovely days at her hotel and a very interesting Bistro meal on Ken's birthday.
Small world. My friend, Linda Reynolds, emailed that her friend's parents were on a boat in Mexico. I read the email when we were killing time while waiting for a Sailfest meeting to start. So, who did we sit right in front of at the meeting? Jill and Evan Jacoby, her friend's parents! We thought the same name was coincidence enough, but they are from Olympia, too! We enjoyed visiting with them on a couple occasions including dinner in the Ixtapa Marina area where they introduced us to Michelado (rim a glass with salt, pour in beer and lime juice). We had shrimp in squid ink for an appetizer. We very much enjoyed our time spent with the "other" Jacobys.
One of the Sailfest activities is a boat parade. Land based turistas and locals can buy tickets to go on the private boats for a parade from Zihua Bay to Ixtapa and back. In addition to Ken and Rita, we had five parade goers - three people from Yakima and a couple from Portland. It was a great group. We were all happy that there was enough wind to sail the route. Our visitors were thrilled to have sailed on the Pacific Ocean and we were glad to be able to provide that opportunity. Most of the boats participated and over 160 tickets were sold at $25.00 a piece. Those funds are matched by various businesses/fraternal groups. 
We always appreciate the local small business owners and try to use their services as much as we can. Hilda and Ishmael's business is delivery of fuel, water, beer, soda, etc. to the boats, as well as a laundry service. Order one day, and they deliver the next day. They were great to deal with as was Nathaniel, the dinghy landing attendant. Nathaniel greets and guides in the dinghys and watches over them while we are ashore. He then helps get the dinghy back onto the water and avoiding an old shipwreck that can rear its ugly head during low tide. His hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. He works for tips. He does not have regularly scheduled days off and even worked on his birthday. He noted that there were fewer boats this year and his business was struggling.
Ok, so now we bounce back to another lovely dinner with Ken and Rita! After a week of enjoying Rita's smiling face and good energy, she left on 2/8/08. We enjoyed lovely days at her hotel and a very interesting Bistro meal on Ken's birthday. 
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I bet the local small business owners love it that Ralph speaks Spanish. Love the blue dress, Sandy.
Thank you for a wonderful visual trip to Zihua.Last year in February we were able to be invloved in releasing baby turtles into the ocean on La Ropa beach in front of the Catalina. The restaurant next door on the beach hatched the turtle eggs and kept them until time of release. It was such a thrill to see those little guys go swimming out to sea. You guys look so relaxed - nice to be retired isn't it.
Lee
Glad to see you are still having fun and enjoying the adventure. Life in Tampa is good so far. We are trying all your drink recipes. Saving the Mamarita for last. Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Sandy - you look so lovely, relaxed and TAN. Sounds as if you are having a lovely time. Love to you and Ralph!
OH! You kids look just wonderful..tan, relaxed and happy. It snowed here again today. Thought you'd want to know.
Please continue to thrive and have fun and be safe. Love to you both.
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