Marina Del Rey Beach Club Mazatlan

We will post trip information here as soon as it starts. For 2010, we will continue planning the project and look for Sponsors that are willing to invest and support the Project. All indications in that regard is ...

... hit Cabo San Lucas and go east towards the mainland. So in our infinite wisdom we decide to spend the next night south of where "Rick" was going to land. Initially we were going to return to Celestino, but decided against it as the road leading to the parks is a dirt road and can have the washboard effect. It would be too muddy and we'd be stuck in Celestino while it dries out. So we head more south thinking we be even more ...

There's not much to say about this leg of the journey.  Devin and I have basically been driving as fast and as much as possible everyday, without killing ourselves or the car!

We took Wesley in to see the mechanic and he is now running like new.  We had a few leaks and some loose hoses that he fixed.  It was great... we were able to communicate well and we weren’t taken advantage off!  Of course he was the nicest, most helpful mechanic I’ve ever meet.  It’ ...

... sea area whith the waves coming in. crazy dude. This place is great actually. So relaxed, not expensive and the people and food is awesome. Shame Ali isn't here to see it too. I will be leaving soon to go to Tijuana Mexico to see what all the fuss is about. I heard loads of news about riots and how unsafe it is to be there right now, but in the Ed fashion had to get involved.

... several coronas. Phew, shall not leave Mazatalan thinking of it as den of horrible American music after all! The waves on the beach were incredible to my calm mediterranean-accustomed eyes, we both got dragged under and buffeted around quite a bit. Eventually, after swallowing half the Pacific, we decided weŽd had enough and boldly strolled into the Hilton and partook of their pool facilities. Vastly preferable to the rough seas a few metres away, we returned ...

... Next I figured I should learn to dance, to perhaps one day impress the ladies with my svelte moves. The ladies at the dance school, however, were none too impressed when I showed up wanting to learn Tango, Salsa and Flamenco in one night. One month minimum. Shut down on that venue, I finally ventured out to the nearby Isla de Piedras, having heard there was a painting workshop being offered. Dragging my bike up and down the island's ...

... This is the environment that the children are in. "Why don't you turn these drug dealers into the police to keep them away from the feeding centers?" I ask Carlos naively. So he begins to explain in a way that tells me he's explained this before. Each drug dealer has marked off a certain territory of the city for himself. He meets with the highest ranking police officer in that territory and they strike a deal. The drug dealer agrees to pay the ...

... untouched by the tentacles of tourism. And whaddya know, there's a reason for that! You see, when the sun goes down the gnat come around!!! (aka no-see-ums). Well maybe you can't see-um but you'll certainly feel-um! Armed with bugspray, screens over the hatches and mosquito coils we were nevertheless the main course. After a two day stay in San Blas I counted over 130 bug bites on my ...

... stadium around dinner time. Geraldine made a quick run to the ticket booth at a nearby shopping mall to grab some cheap general admission seats. The 'Coronation Ceremony' is the event where the queen of Carnaval Mazatlan is crowned. We were advised to arrive early in order to get a good seat. We walked from La Posta to the Baseball Stadium and still made it in good time to get a decent seat. There were very few gringos in the section we were ...

... decided to go golfing with Peter, Bill F. and Bob MacDonald (also from Calgary). This is not the first time Geraldine has been alone on Valentine's Day as back in Calgary Michael used to go on a ski trip with the guys on Valentine's weekend. Oh well, it's a Hallmark holiday anyway. The day was slightly overcast which was great for a long walk on the golf course. The course was lined with large palm trees and flowering bushes. At the first tee there were iguanas the ...