First Night

Getting a cab in Zihua was a piece of cake.  Just walked around all the travelshare people and went straight to the cab stand.  The price went up 10 pesos from last year..Grand total 460 pesos ($22.14). The ride was easy and comfortable.  But we did see the poorer parts of Zihuatanejo, and it does drive home how lucky we are in the States.

I checked in and got my free Cubre Libre (but I'm not much of a soda drinker and only finished 1/4th of it and checked in.  Here's my room... I booked a Studio King, so everything is pretty much in the

 main room.  However, everything is spacious and well laid out, so I'm not cramped or anything.  I have a mini fridge (yes, I turned up the cooling on it), and a coffee maker.  The bathroom, shower, and storage are all located behind the wall of the bed.

The view is fantastic from the deck.  I was thinking about asking for one higher up, but I think I'll wait on that.  The palms give some really cool shade, which I won't get at the higher levels.

 After I checked in and changed my clothes, I headed down stairs to see about happy hour.  The tequila was not 100% agave on happy hour so I passed and had a top shelf one made with Don Julio Blanco (2x), and a Grand Marnier floater.  Needless to say, that was one pricey drink!!!  375 pesos ($18), but after I drank it...I definitely felt like I was on vacation!


Because that Margarita lit me up wicked, I knew it was time for dinner.  I headed to Leo's (pronounced Layos), a small family owned restaurant about a quarter mile from the resort. Now, this place is a 'local' place. It's not all fancied up for the tourists, but the seafood is heaven and it is caught by the family every morning.  The menu is only in Spanish, so I made sure to take pictures so I could look up anything I'm interested in.  This dinner was going to be all about the Taco's. And since I only have 200 pesos until I get to the bank tomorrow, well....

 I decided on the Pescadillas (fish tacos), a side of guacamole and a Modelo Especial.  They bring out chips, lime wedges and sea salt along with a little cup of their fish soup.  OMG, so good and just the right amount.   A little taste of what is to come.  The beer is cold and refreshing and the tortilla chips are home made and greasy.  I don't care, I'll be working that off!  Worth the wait! They bring out four nice sized, crispy fried fish tacos, my quac and salsa.

I have to say, biting into those tacos was a rush of nostalgia and thankfulness that I'm right here, right now, in this place.

I polish those off in no time flat. My belly is round and I am satisfied.  I lean back and enjoy my beer, the sounds of children playing and the other diners.

My waiter comes and asks if I'd like a shot of their Mezcal (they offer the after dinner shot on the house). It's made by family and it is good!  It has a deep smoky flavor, so if you don't like smoke, you won't like this clear mezcal. I do like it, and down it goes.  The entire dinner cost me 112 pesos ($5.32), and that includes the beer!!! Needless to say, it's time for Dizzy to bring the day to a close and rest.

I'm back in Zihuatanejo!!!