Today was hot, hot, hot. More humid than anything, every pore on our bodies was beading sweat. Only covering a little over 60k, relatively flat road with a few rolling hills, we still feel whooped and need to drink more water regardless of our bodies not feeling so dehydrated because we are in such a humid climate. So different fromt he desert when we have constant thirst. A short 300 foot climb followed by a quick descent, we arrived in Mazunte, the most southern point in Mexico where one can see the sun set and rise over the ocean. Hearing mixed opinions about this town, we did not know what to expect. Our first stop was a natural cosmetics store, using plants such as avocados as their main base for many of their products. I have an allergy to sunscreen and can only use one brand that I know of which comes all the way from Australia, containing 8 ingredients, 7 which are plants and the sun protector being zinc. I did not properly prepare, resulting in my sunscreen bottle running on empty. I have been mixing the sunscreen with lotion to stretch every last drop. I am so thankful to have come across this store! My allergy is so intense that putting just a bit on a part of my body causes it to go systemic and hives cover every inch of my body for three days. Ugh. What a pain. But nonetheless, I have been saved by this store and used a sample coming into town and have yet to break out. First thing tomorrow morning we will be at the store and I will purchase two bottles. Saved again!
Riding down a side street that led to the water, we saw many more people than anticipated. A circus convention is in town where they provide lessons in juggling, ball balancing, yoga, etc. I can imagine one can learn a lot at this gathering, but it was just not our scene and the prices at the restaurants and accommodations were jacked up. We do not blame them for doing so, it's a great way for them to earn extra cash. A quick stroll through town and we continued on our way to Puerto Agustinillo for a cheaper accommodation. Although we saved on our room, we were craving fresh fish, something we have not had since being in Mexico. Dinner on the beach of grilled fish, veggies, rice, chips and salsa and accompanied with cerveza. It was fantastic. We did surpass our daily budget, but oh well, we were tired and wanted something nutritious and are thankful to have had such food.
Back to our hotel, we sit outside our room as it is a good 10 degrees cooler (trying to use the fan to air the closed up room). We will read our books and head to bed early after a deliciously cold shower. Today was surprisingly exhausting.
Riding down a side street that led to the water, we saw many more people than anticipated. A circus convention is in town where they provide lessons in juggling, ball balancing, yoga, etc. I can imagine one can learn a lot at this gathering, but it was just not our scene and the prices at the restaurants and accommodations were jacked up. We do not blame them for doing so, it's a great way for them to earn extra cash. A quick stroll through town and we continued on our way to Puerto Agustinillo for a cheaper accommodation. Although we saved on our room, we were craving fresh fish, something we have not had since being in Mexico. Dinner on the beach of grilled fish, veggies, rice, chips and salsa and accompanied with cerveza. It was fantastic. We did surpass our daily budget, but oh well, we were tired and wanted something nutritious and are thankful to have had such food.
Back to our hotel, we sit outside our room as it is a good 10 degrees cooler (trying to use the fan to air the closed up room). We will read our books and head to bed early after a deliciously cold shower. Today was surprisingly exhausting.
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