Yesterday, bright and early, we left high, dry Guanajuato and rode busses for about 11 hours and are now in low, moist Barra de Navidad. Barra is a little town on the Pacific coast, full of gringos, unfortunately, but the ocean and the thick air help me tolerate anything. It is overcast today too so that makes it all the better. We plan to bus and then walk to a good swimming beach, where we will snorkle and lounge for the day.
The busride was lovely. Mexico is so so danged beautiful. We road through high mountains, industrial valleys, agricultural valleys, cities and more mountains. We had to go through Guadalajara which took us at least on hour to get out of. I was reminded of how happy I am that we live in a town where walking is the main form of transportation.
Tequila fields as seen from the bus window. Jalisco is big agave country.
The mountain roads between Guadalajara and this caostal region are narrow, steep and windy. As we reached the peak, we could feel the ocean pulling us down. A highlight for me was watching lush green trees and undergrowth fly past outside my window. It was also a good distraction from the poor gringa lady across the aisle, getting sick into a plastic bag.
We were happy to arrive and had dinner at a sidewalk cafe.
A pool hall down the street.
It is time to canoiter for the day - more later.
Hi Linea!
I can´t believe that you are in Barra. We are planning a trip to La Manzanilla for our beach break in the year to come. I feel like we´ve got the parallel lives thing going on, either that or I´m stalking you by dumb luck! Anyway, it will be great to read about your adventures.
GTO is amazing; my week of scouting is 100% affirming that we have picked the right place. I´m so sorry that we are not going to overlap. We arrive late July, possibly early August. Maybe one day in Portland, my favfavfav US city.
Que te vaya bien en Barra!
Saludos,
Lara de Colorado
How do D & L stay looking exactly the same year after year? I need some of that serum they’re using.