Zicatela Beach, Puerto Escondido, Mexico
I was excited for our surf lesson this morning, waking early in anticipation. The heat of the day was still a few hours off, and yet there was not a cloud in the sky. I had fond memories of my first attempt at surfing several years ago in Hawaii, and now I get to experience one of the best breaks in the world! Winnie was a little hesitant, unsure if she was going to join in as of yet
Fresh from the tree
The world is a beautiful place, full of a natural abundance. Mango trees are everywhere in Puerto Escondido, and are laden with fruit on the edge of ripeness. We are fast approaching the peak of mango madness season, when mangos will literally rain from the sky. We’ve been walking down the street minding our own business when a fresh mango plopped down to the ground in front of us, just begging to be carried home.
Hello, my friend
A short ride west of Puerto Escondido, Mexico lie miles of undeveloped beaches. Every year, thousands of sea turtles return to these sandy shores to lay their eggs. A month later, newly hatched babies climb to the surface and clamber their way to the sea
High school graduation is a coming of age event, when young boys and girls move out into the world to become men and women. As with many previous generations, my parents commemorated this occasion by giving me a beautiful black and gold wristwatch. “You are a man now, you need to know what time it is.”
