Today’s journey took us south on Mex 200 to Sayulita where we turned right and headed toward the coast through Litibu and then on to Punta de Mita. It is very beautiful there and also very pricey. This is where we had our $70 lunch a couple of years ago. Eric sure hasn’t forgotten that!
Driving into the town of Punta de Mita. Lots of gringos, lots of restaurant hawkers, tour hawkers, whale watching hawkers etc. etc. etc.
Heading down the street, not buying anything and out to the beach.
Beautiful beach with nice long waves for paddle boarding.
Panga’s all lined up on the shore. Some for fishing and some to take tourists out on the water for snorkeling and whale watching.
Lots of break waters.
Plenty of accommodation along the shore.
Standing out at the light house for the small harbor entrance.
I think the guys are thinking this would be a relaxing place to stay. I agree.
Time to get back in the truck and head to the marina in Cruz de Huanacaxtle for lunch. A pretty drive along the ocean and lots of places to swim. Not today.
Walking along the edge of the marina to the restaurant in the Yacht Club.
They have a sailing school here and this boat was coming in quickly under sail without a motor. I think the instructor was at the helm!
Ian, Eric and Linda watch. Hope he doesn’t hit the dock or another boat.
The background of the marina is so bright the people are too dark. Can’t really fix that.
This is the front of the menu which explains the facilities etc.
We all ordered lunch but first I had to make a fuss about the bread. The last time we were here my sandwich had that nasty Bimbo bread and I wasn’t about to eat it again! I don’t usually complain but it really is inedible. So…my lunch sandwich had a baguette with not so tender beef, Ian’s burger was too rare and Eric’s sandwich was cold instead of hot but….other than that and the poor service it was all great! The gorgeous setting and the friendliness of the staff made up for it!
We spied a boat that was either a very large west coast troller or small seine boat which was more than likely made in B.C. It would have a wood hull and take a huge amount of maintenance. It had come in to take on fuel.
It has been refitted as a pleasure boat and there it goes out into the beautiful bay of Banderas. People spend an enormous amount of money refurbishing them and they are really lovely.
Chugging along.
Setting the GPS to get to Tacho’s RV park. Head south toward PV and turn left at Sam’s Club and it’s l km. on your left.
The bougainvillea is gorgeous.
Another nice sail boat.
We stopped at an ATM machine on our way to Tacho’s so Ian could get money but it was another bust. His interact card was killed by his bank as they said it had been compromised (wouldn’t tell him where) and now his Visa wouldn’t let him get money either. As he worked for BMO for 37 years he is well versed in the banking system and is not a happy camper at this point.
So back on the busy highway and off to Tacho’s. We had thought we might like to stay there but after a look….probably not.
Nice park, big pool and very full.
The park is mostly full of Quebecois. It might be okay but they do tend to keep to themselves. Probably not our cup of tea.
The road out front of the park is very busy but it was quiet at the back of the park.
It was time to hit the road home but first a quick stop at Mega for a few groceries. We were back in Rincon by 5:30 and after a big lunch it was once again soup and toast for supper.
Another busy but good day.
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