Leaving Sayulita

Right now we are staying at a wonderful little house in a small town called Ixtapa. A very friendly Dutch couple named Gerard and Dini are our hosts. The house is a pleasant change from the bustle and noise of our place in Sayulita.

Unfortunately Wyatt stayed in Sayulita with his cousin because he got really sick last night. People were saying that there might be something in the ocean water right now. Apparently several surfers at the contest couldn't compete in the final heat because they too came down with something. Karen has gotten better at this point but I still have a slight stomach ache. Hopefully tomorrow I will have recovered. I sure did get a lot of water in my mouth and nose while body surfing.

Sayulita was a lot of fun but we were both ready to leave. It was very much a tourist destination. Everyone spoke English, people were always trying to sell you things or get you to eat at their restaurant and it was a bit crowded with gringos. On the plane ride into Puerto Vallarta I was laughing because every single passenger was a gringo and most likely over fifty. Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita are the land of retirees, expats, and young people looking to have a good time. It did not have an authentic Mexican feel to it (at one taco stand our tacos had sprouts, grated beet, and strawberries on them).

Nevertheless we had a wonderful time in Sayulita. The wedding was beautiful and we had a great time spending the week with Emilio and Sam. Maybe someday we will return to this funky, beach tourist town.

At Playa Los Muertos

Hasta luego Sayulita! Tomorrow we leave for Oaxaca and the next part of our adventure.

Missing you all but not ready to come home,
-Chet