RVing in Mexico with Raymondo and Marsia - 2013

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March 14th 2013

Published: March 15th 2013

We left Maruata on Monday, February 25th and settled in at El Mangler RV Park in my favorite Mexican city, Zihuatanejo. The park is about two thirds full. Some regulars have left already but others arrived after we did. Situated behind a high wall, we don't get much breeze. Its hot and humid. Temps are in the upper 80s but weather reports say "it feels like 93". Power for air conditioning is ... Read Full Entry

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The whole effect.

There were very few guests the Tuesday night we visited.

The lounge.

Posters on the wall in the lounge area.

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Playa Las Gatas across the bay from Playa La Ropa in Zihuatanejo.

The water was so clear, clean and warm.

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Next time we'll bring our snorkel gear.

We're told that during the rainy season all this brown will turn green.

Mariachis performing at neighboring table.

We always decline their offer to perform as we are unsure about the etiquette and proper propina (tip). Plus we are just plain self conscious.

Ray listening to the mariachis.

The next images are pretty graphic. Notice how this pig's head was sliced in two.

This guy was sporting a nice black eye. I commented on it. He seemed pretty proud of it but of course I couldn't understand his explanation.

Going whole hog.

Look at that smile. Now, here is a guy who enjoys his work.

Here, the head is only on one side.

Nice meat display.

Chorizo and dried beef.

Carrying head and front quarter.

Cabeza (head) is offered on many menus.

16th March 2013

jon
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nice blogs
hey nice blogs, we are enjoying reading them from victoria b.c. my parents are thinking of taking their rv down south for their first time next winter and are hoping to find some fellows rv\'ers to caravan with for the first little while... keep up the great posts!

28th March 2013

Janet Ashworth
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Great blog and photos!
Winter of 2014 we are taking our truck and camper to Mexico! Am enjoying your posts! Love to eat and drink too, keep up the great work.

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