Holiday Inn Ixtapa

Flying into Mexico and hitting the wall of heat, I was certain something must be wrong. This doesn't feel like the regular Mexico heat, I know I’m supposed to stand it, why is it so difficult right now? We found out that it is indeed way hotter than normally for this time of the year and that it only rained approx. 10 % of what it usually does. Not good… We were picked up by a family’s friend named Tomás who drove us to our lovely Rosa-Maria. Yippy, yippy, we have ...

... anything we've had so far in a restaurant. Actually, its the best food we've had on our entire trip!

Usually though its too hot to walk around town shopping so we go to one of the beaches around Zihua. There are many, and to be honest they are way better than anything you'll find in Ixtapa. Our favorite by far is Playa Las Gatas. Its a five minute boat ride from the town pier and there are no roads leading to it so it feels very isolated. Crowded at times because its so ...

... and accepted Christ as her savior. A few months later, her mother also accepted Christ. As Carminda told me, they are "fruit" of the church here...which is yet more proof that God is present in Irapuato, working in the lives of the natives.

At the beach, there were many times where I wish I was better at Spanish...they would ask me questions and I didn't know what they were saying, let alone how to answer. I know ...

Ixtapa surprised both Christina and I as the area was like one big Resort.  Much different then the rest of Mexico, the gardens were manicured, no garbage, and decent roads. This was one of the first RV Parks we found that was in good shape offering all the amenities at a reasonable price, 140 pesos (US$10.37). We checked out the town and market, they were really set up for the American tourist. I would have to say it ...

After Barra De Navidad, we climbed in La Familia and headed to Zihuatanejo. This 8 hour drive was some awesome coastal driving with lunch in a surreal beach stop along the way. Our hotel had the most beautiful bay view with a vanishing edge pool and lots of areas to play cards, relax, and read. We made daily trips to Troncones, driving on the beach to surf, play coconut bowling, and have cervezas. We went through the smallest, poorest puebla (town) you'd imagine but ...

... Mangos No. 25, Tel: 01 (755) 112-2191, Web: www.angelashostel.com.mx. This excellent budget friendly Canadian owned hotel/hostel is tucked in behind the market. Run by Greg and Angela, the hotel offers en-suite rooms, dorms, and a communal kitchen. Their current rates are 100 peso in a dorm and 250, 350 & 400 peso for 1/2, 3 or 4 persons.

Zihuatanejo, Pacific Coast, Mexico amazingjourneys

... the crystal-clear pool, and waiters at the beach where they bring you drinks while you relax underneath the palapas while watching the big waves.  Getting some good reading in.  Nice start to the trip.  Breakfast and lunch at resort.  We like the grill at the swim-up bar.  Dinner in town at Frank's

... at least five compressed Vertebrae. Along with bone spurs growing on the Vertebrae that press on my spinal cord. This **** is really painful! So with this and the mold: I really don't have a problem with taking medication for the pain. Getting high is one thing and managing pain is another! Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis: This was caused by a doctor in Chicago misdiagnosing me with something else. Putting me on the wrong medication and keeping me ...

It is amazing how the only thing dependable about our schedule is that it is always changing. When we left Molaque I was sure we would be making pretty close to Acapulco, but we barely pulled into Ziwatinejo before dark. It didn't help much that I spent the night being sick, so wasn't feeling like charging down the road that morning either. We pulled into Ixtapa and cruised around there just long enough to get pulled over for going the wrong way ...