It was eerily quiet on Isla this morning, to the point that it, ironically, made it difficult to concentrate! By 2:00, I’d done 60% of my work for today, so it was time to go out and see if the world had ended overnight. I’m not being facetious. It was that quiet!
I guess that Friday is the big day on the beach for Semana Santa because today, to my surprise, was no busier than Wednesday. It is overcast with a cool breeze, but the sun is hot, so I can’t imagine the Mexicans find this too cool for their taste, or maybe they do…
This part of the beach was teeming with people yesterday!
This is practically empty!
Sabritas, another word to look up!
Well, that was anti-climatic. Sabritas are a brand of snack food similar to Frito-Lays.
Clusters of colourful parasols near the climb to the panga.
Still quite a few people in the water.
Ride on top kayaks are fun. I’ve never tried one in the ocean, though.
These banana ride on top boats are very popular here.
Instead of a raspado, I decided to approach one of the nieve de garrafa vendors and ask what flavours he had. I remember strawberry, nut, lemon, and chocolate chip, but I know he had more than that. I picked strawberry and even opted for a cone since it was going to be lunch. 🙂 It was a huge portion, and only 15 pesos, but not nearly as good as the stuff I get in Maz. But again, 15 pesos! And I have to say the cone was probably the best part! 🙂
So pretty and yummy!
He asked if I wanted syrup on it. I wasn’t sure what it was and asked for a little bit. It turned out to be strawberry, too, and super tasty!
Heading to Google to figure out what agua de cebada is.
Agua de cebada, or barley water, is a refreshing non-alcoholic drink of Spanish origin.
Another empty and CLEAN section of beach.
Unexpected art.
A Facebook poster on Bill Bell’s site complained about the terrible mess party goers left on the beach near Puerto Vallarta (and had photos to prove it). My experience has been just what you saw there, that rubbish is quickly dealt with, either by the people themselves or by crews hired for the purpose. I have always found Mexican beaches at least as clean as anywhere else, Vancouver included.
I am surprised that it is over so soon as well. I would have expected it to continue tonight. but maybe today/night is for religious processions and Church.
I only got into the festivities on Wednesdays. I’m pretty sure there was stuff going on before then on the beach, but I didn’t have time to check it out.
Our beach is pretty clean, but you still have to watch for manure, dog poop, and broken glass. 🙁