It was a busy week in Yelapa. A certain
excitement is created when friends return. Such was the case this past Sunday as
John/Tamara and their white Scotty, Chloe landed from Fairbanks, Alaska. We
have already enjoyed two dinners together plus they slipped out onto the bay
for an hour’s worth of kayaking. Welcome back!!!
An update on Ray’s Place (former operators of
Shambhala); they are unofficially open Tuesday thru Saturday for dinner, Sunday
for birria, closed Monday. Hours will be expanded in the near future to include
breakfast and lunch. One of Ray’s enormous beef or chicken or Portobello
hamburgers pared with the cold beverage of choice is a must for any mid-day
traveler passing this portal to gastronomique excellence. Bear in mind that
each entre and/or libation is individually crafted. It is going to take longer,
but, oh, so worth the wait. Last night they were packed. Tip: leave your watch and cell phone in a secure spot in your palapa.
Grant yourself the opportunity to absorb the aroma of your selection before it
reaches your table. You’re on Yelapa time now.
At 6 pm last evening, a light mist commenced. Over the
ensuing few hours, its intensity escalated. As if to herald the new day, at
mid-night we were engulfed in a moderate rain shower. This event proceeded
without interruption for twelve hours. Somewhere inside that timeline, in
typical Yelapan fashion, electrical power ceased. As of this writing, on
battery power, there is a high cloud ceiling, the bay is calm but coffee colored from
river silt and off in the distance, a generator runs. Villagers and
visitors alike switch to rainy day schedule---what’s the choice?
Wednesday evening brought the first hump-back whale
sighting of the season. The female spent a half hour outside our bay. The
display reached its zenith as she rolled to repeatedly slap the surface with an
enormous side fin. The entire village was abuzz. Ah, the simple life.
Kayak
Rentals
The Playita office continues to take shape. While my
quest for a battery operated blender persists, all other equipment is fully
operational. Fleet upgrades continue and rates are simplified and reduced. With the exception of multi-day engagements,
kayaks are available for 100 pesos/person/hour regardless of whether the kayak
is a single or double. Back supporting seats are included. I offer the finest
kayaking experience in Yelapa. That’s a fact! As always—happy paddling. memo
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