Shipwrecks, the surf break, was first given the name because of a cargo ship that had run onto the reef there in the 60s. The sea has long since eaten that wreck, but apparently it’s such a regular occurrence, with dozens of ships of different sizes going up there, that … Read More
Hanging Out on Rote
I can’t overstate what a big deal it is for us to have fresh sourdough available to us every day. This little restaurant/bakery probably thinks we’re a little crazy, but in boat life these seemingly miniscule wins take on an outsized significance in day-to-day life. Ouest’s daily breakfast: There was … Read More
Boston Bay Shredders
We rented a car for the day, intending to first hit up some waterfalls, and then head to the beach. When we got to the Reach Falls turnoff locals standing on the corner started screaming at us that it was closed, then jumped in their cars and started chasing us … Read More
Perfect Mix
We’re staying in downtown Puerto Vallarta right now, but pristine surf beaches are still only a short drive away. Lowe’s been wanting a cart for a while, so we hit the Home Depot, picked up some wheels and plywood, and built this. We’re in testing phase-one now, deciding what else … Read More
North of PV
North of Puerto Vallarta is a string of cool places. Lately we’ve just been popping around from one to another, playing, running errands, and hanging out with friends. Sayulita. I’m not sure what was cooking under there. Lo de Marcos. The kids pick up hundreds of mangos every day, and … Read More
Jumping the Shark
Has Sayulita jumped the shark? Or was it just inevitable that our time there would come to an end? I don’t know, but after this visit, I’m not sure there will be any more. Three things happened this week. They always happen in threes, right? One, the kids’ bikes were stolen. … Read More
Semana Santa week
With the huge Semana Santa holiday on the way, the stores in town start filling their aisles floor-to-ceiling with cases of beer. To the point that it’s tough to get in the store to buy anything other than beer. In fact it’s tough to even get in the store as … Read More
Slow Roll in Sayulita
Life slows down a lot when we come to Sayulita. We have no pressing needs. There is no big box store to go buy stuff at. There is nowhere to drive off to. We go through the days with slow walks, playtime, food, surf, and sleep. That’s about it. If … Read More
Sayulita Daze
Today I was walking along the beach with the kids, headed for a surf/swim session, when it occurred to me once again what a great life this is. I said to them, “You guys, sometimes I feel so lucky for the life we live.” They asked why, and I told … Read More
From Maz to Sayulita
One last trip up to the lighthouse, and then it was time to say adios to Mazatlan. There seem to be more cats each time we go. Always well fed and watered by the locals that walk/run the path each day. We always come prepared as well. There are always … Read More
Days Slide By
Shredding waves daily. Ouest is currently our only surfer, but I think Lowe is going to come around here soon. I have to remind myself sometimes that he is a lot younger than her, despite the fact that he runs around with her all day trying to do whatever she … Read More