RVing in Mexico with Raymondo and Marsia - 2013

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North America » Mexico » Jalisco » Melaque
March 21st 2013

Published: March 31st 2013

We've spent the past week in Melaque (San Patricio-Melaque) to be exact. The village takes its name from it's patron saint, whom we call St. Patrick. The history behind the name is quite amusing. During the Mexican American war of 1846 - 48, a unit of Irish Americans were sent to this area to fight for the United States. As we all know, Irish immigrants in America were not well treated in ... Read Full Entry

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Sparks were flying everywhere. Teenage boys had a great time running around stomping out little fires.

Sparks were flying everywhere. Teenage boys had a great time running around stomping out little fires.

Sparks were flying everywhere. Teenage boys had a great time running around stomping out little fires.

This display would never be allowed in the U.S.

All of these things were spinning and sending sparks everywhere.

All of these things were spinning and sending sparks everywhere.

All of these things were spinning and sending sparks everywhere.

These two photos show the structure of the pyro display. Each side is lit in turn.

These two photos show the structure of the pyro display. Each side is lit in turn.

These two photos show the structure of the pyro display. Each side is lit in turn.

Here you can see the proximity of the crowd.

Here you can see the proximity of the crowd.

Here you can see the proximity of the crowd.

After the public fireworks display concludes, young men acting as bulls laden with fireworks run through the crowd with sparks flying everywhere.

After the public fireworks display concludes, young men acting as bulls laden with fireworks run through the crowd with sparks flying everywhere.

After the public fireworks display concludes, young men acting as bulls laden with fireworks run through the crowd with sparks flying everywhere.

These are some pictures of the former Casa Grande Hotel in Melaque. It was destroyed by the 1995 earthquake/tsunami centered in Manzanillo a few miles to the south.

These are some pictures of the former Casa Grande Hotel in Melaque. It was destroyed by the 1995 earthquake/tsunami centered in Manzanillo a few miles to the south.

These are some pictures of the former Casa Grande Hotel in Melaque. It was destroyed by the 1995 earthquake/tsunami centered in Manzanillo a few miles to the south.

This sign says that the public is prohibited from entering, that the place is ejido (community property). Emilio Zapata was a leader of the 1910 Mexican Revolution and is still revered today.

Former Casa Grande Hotel photographed from the beach.

Former Casa Grande Hotel photographed from the beach.

Former Casa Grande Hotel photographed from the beach.

The beach in front of the former Casa Grande is popular with the locals.

The beach in front of the former Casa Grande is popular with the locals.

The beach in front of the former Casa Grande is popular with the locals.

Another view of the beach. It is a much nicer beach than the one in front of our campground.

Another view of the beach. It is a much nicer beach than the one in front of our campground.

Another view of the beach. It is a much nicer beach than the one in front of our campground.

Terry said this dove has been around the campground for a couple years. Abigail named her Sally.

Terry said this dove has been around the campground for a couple years. Abigail named her Sally.

Terry said this dove has been around the campground for a couple years. Abigail named her Sally.

Sally came by every day for the crushed crackers I served her.

Sally came by every day for the crushed crackers I served her.

Sally came by every day for the crushed crackers I served her.

Paul and Terry's dog Tommy making friends at the pool.

Paul and Terry's dog Tommy making friends at the pool.

Paul and Terry's dog Tommy making friends at the pool.

I picked up these two pairs of cute flip flops at market for 130 pesos - a little over $10.00

I picked up these two pairs of cute flip flops at market for 130 pesos - a little over $10.00

I picked up these two pairs of cute flip flops at market for 130 pesos - a little over $10.00

My flip flop wardrobe looks like a Hawaiian party is in progress.

My flip flop wardrobe looks like a Hawaiian party is in progress.

My flip flop wardrobe looks like a Hawaiian party is in progress.

Pedro's in La Manzanilla puts out some excellent fish tacos.

Pedro's in La Manzanilla puts out some excellent fish tacos.

Pedro's in La Manzanilla puts out some excellent fish tacos.

Sunset at La Manzanilla. The beach with wide firm sand extends for miles but they seem to roll up the streets at sunset.

Sunset at La Manzanilla. The beach with wide firm sand extends for miles but they seem to roll up the streets at sunset.

Sunset at La Manzanilla. The beach with wide firm sand extends for miles but they seem to roll up the streets at sunset.

We only spent one night there. Hopefully, next year I can walk the length of the beach.

1st April 2013

Michelle
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I like it :)
I miss being there! I'm glad you made it to La Manzanilla, our favorite beach.

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