Surfs Up!
On the southern coast of Mexico lies the sleepy town of Puerto Escondido. A few times a year the ocean waves and population both swell as the surfing conditions reach epic levels, but otherwise things are quiet and laid back. We enjoyed long strolls on empty beaches and relaxing in the pool, ate plenty of mangoes, and made some life long friends
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
Acapulco, Home of the classic VW Beetle
Acapulco… how to describe it? Big. Crowded. Hot. Dirty. Full of garbage. Expensive.
And home of one of the best sunsets I’ve ever seen.
Perfect Location for a Perfect Day
“I find I’m so excited that I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it’s the excitement only a free man can feel. A free man at a start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope.”
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