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North America » Mexico » Guerrero » Acapulco May 1st 2018

It’s tough wandering the Pacific coast, just hopping along from one beach to the next, but someone’s gotta do it. Mazunte had been high on my list of places to visit on this trip and it didn’t let me down. Nathan made friends with two Canadian girls and we spent a good portion of each day at the beach. The kids showed no fear of the large surf that crashes in close to shore (no good for surfing here). To start with we were worried that our little niño would get hurt. But every time he got sloshed around like a cork in a storm he came up with a smile, wanting to do it again. Another great aspect of meeting other traveling families, is that we had four adults to take it in turns watching ... read more
Sunrise at Mazunte
Laguna Chacahua
Nesting Storks

North America » Mexico » Guerrero » Ixtapa March 4th 2018

Bonjour à tous, La vie continue sous le soleil du Mexique, personne ne parle de pluie ou de tempête, c'est au beau fixe. Toujours sans véhicule nous profitons de la bicyclette et nous avons 'probablement' perdu quelques livres!! Comme on pas de balance on se fie sur la ceinture pour confirmer! On ne se donne pas de misère et même si les excursions se ressemblent d'un jour à l'autre on les regardent d'un œil nouveau. L'endroit ou nous vivons est très sécure et Ixtapa s'occupe bien de ses touristes. Avec les gros hôtels tout autour, il y a beaucoup d'emplois créés pour les gens locaux. La nouvelle génération (15-25 ans) est recherché pour parler anglais avec les clients. Aujourd'hui le vendeur de poisson ne savait pas additionner $160 + $60, il a demandé à un ami ... read more
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Ixtapa- Mexique

North America » Mexico » Guerrero » Ixtapa February 18th 2018

Bonjour à tous, Voici mon troisième résumé, fait à la vitesse du Mexique, i.e qu'ici il y a 2 vitesses: lent et arrêté!! On s'habitue! Toujours est-il que nous continuons notre vie à la Mexicaine. Si vous avez fêté la St-Valentin à deux, nous l'avons fêté à 56. Il y a plusieurs Québécois à Ixtapa et ils aiment bien se retrouver pour des occasions spéciales, nous avons eu la chance d'être invités et avons beaucoup aimé rencontrer ces gens dynamiques et optimistes. Pour les endroit à visiter ce sont surtout des plages, avec une météo de 31C chaque jour tout ce que l'on désire voir c'est un endroit pour se rafraîchir, plage ou piscine. L'eau est chaude dans la mer parfois plus que dans la piscine, pas de niaisage pour se saucer! Juste le fait de ... read more
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Ixtapa-Mexique

North America » Mexico » Guerrero » Acapulco February 17th 2018

As much as I wanted to hold off on turning 53, I couldn't. Age will takes it's course. So, in the celebratory way, I made sure it was memorable and awe inspiring! I say, just live life! Make it an adventure for yourself no matter what you undertake. For me, I tried parasailing for the first time. I was clearly apprehensive, but after lift off, it was ALL worth it! Take a glimpse in thisvideo of my birthday adventure parasailing in beautiful Acapulco, Condesa Beach!... read more

North America » Mexico » Guerrero » Ixtapa February 8th 2018

Bonjour, Déjà deux semaines que nous sommes à Ixtapa et jusqu'à date : pas de neige et pas de tempête! on est bien contents. Il fait toujours beau. On prends le rythme mexicain en bougeant le matin et après souper, entre midi et 3 pm c'est mieux de rester à l'ombre..un peu difficile à faire pour la 'road runner' que je suis!. Voici quelques photos prises dernièrement. Je vous envoie du soleil en espérant que les dernières tempêtes ne vous ont pas causé de problèmes. A+... read more
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Ixtapa- Mexique

North America » Mexico » Guerrero » Ixtapa January 28th 2018

Bonjour, Nous voici encore repartis en exploration, cette fois-ci le nombre de KM sera beaucoup plus petit que les longues routes des autres voyages. Nous sommes au Mexique à Ixtapa sans auto et sans camion, nous essaierons les transports publiques: autobus, taxis et notre préféré: la bicyclette. Ici, il fait toujours beau: 30C, un peu d'humidité ce qui nous fait sortir le matin et la fin d'après-midi, De midi à 3pm c'est l'heure de rester à l'ombre ou de profiter de la piscine....c'est la vie! Je pense qu'on va s'adapter. Alors A+ et bonne visite. de Carole... read more
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Ixtapa
Ixtapa

North America » Mexico » Guerrero May 7th 2017

Geo: 16.5225, -101.696This morning about 5 o'clock, Philip woke me up saying, "Do you smell that?" There was a distinctive odor like that of a campfire in the room. We investigated around all corners of the room, the bathroom, the hall, and the balcony. It was strongest in our room although there were faint traces of the odor in the hall and on the balcony. No heat and no smoke except that coming from the funnel of the ship; just smell.I called the front desk and the night manager showed up with one other person to smell our room. They said they couldn't smell smoke, but maybe a new carpet smell. Hmmm? The new carpet was installed in only the hall and that was several days ago. The manager said she'd talk to someone about the ... read more

North America » Mexico » Guerrero » Zihuatanejo January 30th 2017

Today is our last full day in Mexico. The time has gone by very quickly. I think I will miss the doves cooing and the roosters crowing in the mornings! This morning there was a prowling cat on a lower roof of this hotel. He looked ready to pounce on the sparrow-like birds in the area. After breakfast we walked down to the municipal pier area to catch the boat to Las Gatas beach, across Zihuatanejo Bay from the municipal pier. The boat driver said he uses his boat for tuna fishing when not carrying passengers. Tickets were 50 pesos per person round trip, or $2.50 each. We found a quiet table and settled in. One of the waiters came over and said he remembered us from a few years ago. We were impressed. He said ... read more
View from the Beach
Working on a Crossword Puzzle
Snorkeling Area at Las Gatas

North America » Mexico » Guerrero » Zihuatanejo January 29th 2017

Made our breakfast at the hotel and had another fairly low-key day. Walked to Playa Madera again, got a table in the shade, and took out books and crosswords. We ordered drinks. They have the best homemade lemonade ever. I should learn how to make it. The spot was called Rana Rene. We searched our dictionary and Internet, and finally found out that it is the Spanish name for Kermit the Frog. The beach was fairly empty for a Sunday. The boardwalk goes around this area of the beach. Saw several people sitting against the stone wall under the boardwalk, where there is some nice shade.There is a massage area set up along the beach here too, but we have never tried it. One guy was walking the beach with a metal detector, presumably looking for ... read more
Massage Station on Playa Madera
Our Stop along Playa Madera

North America » Mexico » Guerrero » Zihuatanejo January 28th 2017

After breakfast at the hotel, we took the bus to Playa Linda. This goes through Ixtapa and out to the pier area for Isla Ixtapa. Since this was a weekend, there were many more locals than on a weekday. The boat was filled with locals. They were very friendly, always smiling, and tried to speak a little English to us. Boat tickets were 100 pesos per person for a roundtrip, about $5. The boat first stopped at the smaller beach, where we were last time. We picked out a table right by the beach, bought a large bottle of water, and took out books and crosswords. Walked the beach for shells again. There were a few kayaks out on the water. People like to sit on the beach at the water's edge, and have the waves ... read more
Boats going out to Isla Ixtapa
Crocodiles by Playa Linda Pier
Our Boat Leaves Playa Linda




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