Zihuatenajo Cruz Grande, 186 more very wet miles
Not very many miles today, but it felt like a ton. We saw a lot, we got a lot of water on us and we passed many o Topes. Topes are what the Mexicans call speed bumps and they could never love something more. Topes here, topes there, topes everywhere! Literally. Every few feet it seemed like there was another topes in which we almost have to make a complete stop to cover without scraping the bottom of the motorcycle. Adam Musbach had told us that Mexico has TOO MANY speed bumps; he was right!
We started off the morning a little late, but slept great in our nice motel room. We hit the road and it was already sprinkling. Passed through quite a few towns and I realized that throughout our joueny in Mexico, in one particular town, all of the locals are selling the same thing. Further north it was dried shrimp; every few feet someone under an umbrella selling packages of dried shrimp (that was a smelly day). Today it was some bright colored cubes canned.
We ran into Adam (Guapo) at a gas station just about 40 miles into the day; we were all happy to be back together – Team Mexico!
We passed some nice beaches, although in the rain, there is only so much to enjoy. Lots of donkeys and plenty of pigs. The further south we go, the more pigs! Cute little fellas with little swiggly tails that wiggle when they eat. Along with these animals, we saw every other barn yard animal, and not just in the pen, but along and ON the road; a little scary at times. Geese, donkeys, cows, horses, chickens…the list goes on.
We drove through Acopulco today; big city. I didn’t expect it to be so big. We took it on ourselves to drive through the town in search of an ‘american’ restarunt to order some food other than the typical Mexican. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such terrible road in my life. Think a million big and small pot holes, a ton of VW bugs zipping and honking, and a bunch of rain. Waves of water splashing up on us, dodging pot holes and zipping VW’s whizzing past us; it was quite an experience! We found food at Hard Rock; our big splurge. It was delicious!
Heading out of town we had to cross a lake…I mean road which might as well have been one. I jumped off and let Mike go through on his own (good idea on my part). He made it but the bike did die and wouldn’t start for a few minutes.
A few more donkeys, pigs and towns later we landed in a small town called Cruz Grande where we found a hotel for 20/night with AC. Not a great deal considering the complex, but we felt safe and it ended up being a fun little place to stay. Adam showed the kids his hacky sack skills and Mike fixed the owners garage.
The further south we drive, the more tropic the scenery, darker the people and poor it all seems. I think ever since we crossed Acapulco there was a great difference.
Lots of mosquitoes! We’ve got our tent pitched in the room!
Night! We’re praying for sunshine tomorrow!
We started off the morning a little late, but slept great in our nice motel room. We hit the road and it was already sprinkling. Passed through quite a few towns and I realized that throughout our joueny in Mexico, in one particular town, all of the locals are selling the same thing. Further north it was dried shrimp; every few feet someone under an umbrella selling packages of dried shrimp (that was a smelly day). Today it was some bright colored cubes canned.
We ran into Adam (Guapo) at a gas station just about 40 miles into the day; we were all happy to be back together – Team Mexico!
We passed some nice beaches, although in the rain, there is only so much to enjoy. Lots of donkeys and plenty of pigs. The further south we go, the more pigs! Cute little fellas with little swiggly tails that wiggle when they eat. Along with these animals, we saw every other barn yard animal, and not just in the pen, but along and ON the road; a little scary at times. Geese, donkeys, cows, horses, chickens…the list goes on.
We drove through Acopulco today; big city. I didn’t expect it to be so big. We took it on ourselves to drive through the town in search of an ‘american’ restarunt to order some food other than the typical Mexican. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such terrible road in my life. Think a million big and small pot holes, a ton of VW bugs zipping and honking, and a bunch of rain. Waves of water splashing up on us, dodging pot holes and zipping VW’s whizzing past us; it was quite an experience! We found food at Hard Rock; our big splurge. It was delicious!
Heading out of town we had to cross a lake…I mean road which might as well have been one. I jumped off and let Mike go through on his own (good idea on my part). He made it but the bike did die and wouldn’t start for a few minutes.
A few more donkeys, pigs and towns later we landed in a small town called Cruz Grande where we found a hotel for 20/night with AC. Not a great deal considering the complex, but we felt safe and it ended up being a fun little place to stay. Adam showed the kids his hacky sack skills and Mike fixed the owners garage.
The further south we drive, the more tropic the scenery, darker the people and poor it all seems. I think ever since we crossed Acapulco there was a great difference.
Lots of mosquitoes! We’ve got our tent pitched in the room!
Night! We’re praying for sunshine tomorrow!
Nice waves!
We made it! 2 feet of water on that stretch...Amie walked it.
Amie got American Food in Acapulco - Yay!
Pig standoff / road block
Thumbs down to Topes!
Enjoying a Cerveza in the comfort of no mesquitos...clever.
Mike malaria-proof /Adam in resort-wear
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