Saturday, September 29, 2012

Hamburgesas y Hot Dogs in Zipolite


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My kid loves hot dogs, most kids I know do.
Hamburgesas y Hot Dogs in Zipolite-Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012



 Here they make them with bacon and they put the mayonaise on and then grill it just a little and my girl says it makes it sweet. Here is the BEST Hot Dog Stand in Zipolite!! They make Great hamburgers too!!

Friday, September 28, 2012

Zipolite Today -Sept 28 2012


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Today was a beautiful day. The full moon is almost out - looks full now and the sunset was gorgeous. The forecast is for 30-32 celsius the next few days. http://www.wunderground.com/weather-forecast/MX/Bahias_De_Huatulco.html

Here are some photos from today.

Big Black Iguana- Shambhala- They are protected here. Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

The Moon- Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Sunset-Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

 Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012


Flights from Vancouver to Huatulco


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So everytime I come down here I try to encourage my friends and family to come down, but they never make it. The flight to Huatulco is expensive. Normally about $1200 Cdn. But right now I was checking Flight Centre and I found some pretty good deals. Check them out.



Go to the Flight Centre page & click on Flights & then Cheap Flights.
http://www.flightcentre.ca/flights/flights-departing-from-vancouver 

Then under destinations put Mexico  and hit go

Here is what I found today

Vancouver to Huatulco  (Note: if you take this one, it's during Dia Los Muertos)

$665 Depart: October 30 2012
Return: November 06 2012
taxes & fees included
$325 base + $340 taxes/fees
 

Vancouver to Huatulco

$795 Depart: November 13 2012
Return: November 20 2012
taxes & fees included
$455 base + $340 taxes/fees
 

Vancouver to Huatulco

$795 Depart: November 20 2012
Return: November 27 2012
taxes & fees included
$455 base + $340 taxes/fees
 

Vancouver to Huatulco

$845 Depart: November 27 2012
Return: December 04 2012
taxes & fees included
$505 base + $340 taxes/fees
 

Vancouver to Huatulco

$845 Depart: November 06 2012
Return: November 13 2012
taxes & fees included
$505 base + $340 taxes/fees
 

Vancouver to Huatulco

$895 Depart: November 06 2012
Return: November 13 2012
taxes & fees included
$555 base + $340 taxes/fee
 
 
 If you have ever wanted to visit to Mexico this is the year!! It's the end of the Maya Calendar and I'm sure were going to have lots of fun!! 
 
 

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Zipolite- Iguanas, Bread, Moths & Sunset


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Here a few of my latest photos and videos of Zipolite

Gheko eating a moth. Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Gorgeous Green Iguana -Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Zipolite Sunset- Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012
Mexican Bread being made- Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Mexican Bread being made- Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

 Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

- Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

- Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Mexican Moth- Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Mexican Bread being made- Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012



Wednesday, September 26, 2012

WARNING about the Waves


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So we scared ourselves yesterday. Mother Ocean here can be extremely rough here. The day before had been so different. We'd had the GREATEST time. I had wandered along the beach while my daughter had swam at the beach edge...parallel. It's so strange now that I think about the whole thing.

Originally we were just going for a walk, but she was begging me to swim. We'd already been in earlier at a Ohm Playa and had a lot of fun. We'd come home, showered, got dry clothes and ate. All I wanted to was walk the whole beach as we had not done that since we arrived.

Anyways she was begging me and I so I let her wade along, but Mother Ocean kept coming up and kissing our toes, ankles, knees and then eventually Angel was getting soaked so then I just let her go in. So as I said she was swimming parallel to the shore and having the most fabulous time. I could see how far out she was the entire time and would call her in if I saw big waves or if she was getting a little deep, but she was never very far out.

Today was a different story. I decided to go with her. But we stopped at one point and played a bunch and it was fine as it was super shallow ....a bit too shallow I thought and I was getting a little scraped up on the sand as the bigger waves came in so I said "Let's go farther down"...

As we got farther down where I thought would be good I realized we'd be pulled into the rocks so I said "Let's go a little farther down"

So while I was putting my glasses in a safe place Angel went in and right away got spooked by something and came right out...I guess that should have been a warning!

She wanted to  show it to me,...some strange sea creature...I said it was probably a crab.(Thinking about it now our guardian angels must have been trying to warn me but I wasn't listening.
Note to self: PAY ATTENTION!!)

Anyways we made some mistakes. This area got deep quickly. Right away on the second wave, suddenly I couldn't touch, I looked at Angel and suddenly she was being pulled out farther than me and she came up from the wave panicking and couldn't touch either. I called to her that I was coming, and reached out, grabbed her arm and pulled her in past me towards shore and gave her butt a shove to get her in as far as possible, but I was going out farther and still could not touch.

We got hit with another wave. When we came up, I told her wait for the next wave coming in and swim hard with it...Let it push you.

By this time the lifeguard was blowing his whistle and waving at us. (Luckily we were right by the lifeguard station, because there isn't one at the other end -where we normally swim, right now)

I put my hand up to wave to him to come get us, I couldn't yell, I was out of breath and another wave was coming. Anyways he waved us to the left and so I told Angel swim this way and with the next wave we managed to get in where we could touch and we came out right away. We were both very scared.  I told the lifeguard we normally swim the other end and I got very scared because she was going out and I couldn't touch. He said this part is very difficult but just move over a little bit in front of the white house and we'd be fine.

The thing is we had been just to the side of the white house and were so quickly pulled sideways and out. This is how you must be so careful.

She told me "I was so scared for you Momma!" I said "I was so scared for You!"  She said "Even my best swimming wasn't doing anything!  (And she's a strong little swimmer) I said "I know, Mother Ocean taught us a powerful lesson today. You have to have GREAT RESPECT for her!"  She said "I do, I always do"

Anyways, we did go swimming again...so we could get over our fears and not become to frightened we wouldn't go in. The waves have been really rough since we've come...this is some of the roughest time, April is really rough too.

HERE IS A LIST OF THINGS TO DO AND TIPS- A SAFETY LIST!
*Swim where the Mexican Locals are Swimming
*Swim Only in Areas You Know Well
*Wade, Wade Until You Know it's Okay to Swim
*By Swimming I mean You Can Still Touch AFTER Each Wave
*If you can't touch DO NOT GO THAT FAR
*By swimming I actually mean Bodysurfing:
         When the wave comes in, you dive into it, or you swim in with it. BODYSURFING, GO UNDER THE WAVE, GO IN WITH THE WAVE-DO NOT GO OUT WITH THE WAVES
*Do Not Get Distracted-(we were looking for that crab)
*NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON THE WAVES
*USE A BOOGIE BOARD- We didn't bring ours that day. Normally I never let Angel in the water without her board..she's getting taller and stronger now, but I won't let that happen again.
*Watch the Flags- Red, Green & Yellow

We were really lucky that Ray from Cafe Maya-Lifeguard Station was alert and waved us to the left. MUCHAS GRACIAS!!

Normally we swim the Roca Blanca area, and we have a lifeguard friend near there but he's away right now. There is a lifeguard patrol and they ride the beach on an ATV. Remember there are hardly any tourists here, so it's hard to see where people are swimming and when it's safe. They do put up flags, Red, Green, and Yellow so watch the flags. Do Not Get Over Confident- Even if you have swam here for years, it changes EVER SINGLE DAY AND ALL DAY!!

Anyways, we learned some powerful lessons yesterday and I'm grateful the reminders didn't have a harsher penalty. This beach has a name that I don't like...Beach of the Dead. Many many people have drowned here but not lately. The lifeguards work very hard to keep people safe and I saw them training a group just the day before when we were having so much fun. 

There are other calmer beaches, I've heard San Agustinillo is really nice, but we've never made it there. Anyways, you can have lots of fun here...just be VERY CAREFUL. Often in the afternoon the tide comes up high onto the beach and makes all these cool puddles and just playing at the shores edge is very refreshing.

In a few months the ocean will get calmer too. And that's another thing, this is our first time here at this time of year, so we are still learning the ropes. Okay, so you've been warned. It's GORGEOUS here, but you have to be alert and educate yourself.  STAY SAFE!!!


Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Where in the World is Zipolite???


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If you don't know where Zipolite is, here's the Google Map to help you. It's located in the state of Oaxaca, about 1 hour north of Huatulco and 1 hour south of Puerto Escondido.  You can fly into Huatulco and take a taxi to here or grab a bus to Pochutla and then get a collectivo or caminoneta. If it is your first time, I'd take a taxi, it's like $50 I think. It's normally $30 from Huatulco but I think they get cha at the airport. Anyhow you will arrive safe and it's only about a short trip, just a bit windy.

Otherwise if your a seasoned traveller, fly into Mexico City and bus to Oaxaca City. You can catch a van from there down to Pochutla and then take the a collectivo or caminoneta to Zipolita.

Of course you can take a taxi from Pochutla too. I always do the first time as I have too much luggage, no matter how little I try to bring, I'm so tired.

There are some good flights on Flight Centre with Sunwing to Huatulco coming up so check them out!!


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Zipolite - Photos from the Beach


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We were offline for 3 days here. They are working on the road between Huatulco and here right now and they broke something. I'm glad it's fixed. Here are some photos of the last few days.

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

OMG!!!--LOL!!  Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Hair Braiding in Puerto Angel & Playa Zipolite


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Hey when you come to Zipolite or Puerto Angel, get your hair braided. Noemi does a fabulous job at braiding hair. She is super fast and does many times types of styles. I had her braid my daughter's hair today. There are hardly any people here right now and the vendors are really hurting. Her prices are great and you'll look very chic.



Next time I'll get mine done!

Look for her on the beach!

I took photos of her book and created a little video for her. Here it is.


Saturday, September 22, 2012

Edible Schoolyards, Scorpions, Moths & Fish


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So what to kids in Mexico do for fun before school starts...they chase each other with scorpions...LOL!!
No, just teasing...well sort of. I put my girl in school and yesterday the excitement when we got to school was a girl came over to show her something.

This is what she had.

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

My daughter loves bugs and she has seen them before, so she held it and it was actually still alive (probably dying) they had removed the stinger. It was amazing to see up close. Later one of the boys did chase a girl with it but the teacher shut that down right away!!

Here is a huge beautiful moth that was outside our home.
Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012
Today we are going to buy some fishing line and try our hand at fishing. Angel has never really caught a big fish, she did catch a baby pike by hand this summer in Mill Bay! Looking forward to some fish dinners. We had dinner at a friend's last night. Delicioso!!!

That scorpion was supposedly from the field behind the school. It's a gorgeous field and I had been eyeing it up to propose an Edible Schoolyard. http://edibleschoolyard.org/ But we'd obviously have to get some skilled workers to clear it first.

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012
**Note, I corrected my bad spelling of scorpion. My kid said...Mom, you spelled it wrong again. Ooops Sorry!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Zipolite- Two Tickets to Paradise


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Just wanted to share some photos from Paradise!! THIS IS ZIPOLITE, OAXACA, MEXICO


ROCA BLANCA-Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

BUY YOUR GIRL SOME PEARLS--Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

ELEPHANTE ROCA -Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

CHILL TIME WITH A CERVEZA--Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Pina Palmera Definitely Needs Some Loving


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Pina Palmera definitely needs some loving support. I was over there the other day and there was a lot of standing water. There was a bad smell coming from it or somewhere. I am not sure of the situation there but I know that they survive on donations.

If you have supported them in the past I would definitely suggest you contact them and see what you can do to help out. If you are not aware Zipolite was hit with Hurricane Carlota in June 2012. Please lend a hand and help out if you can.


 From their homepage http://www.pinapalmera.org/pina-palmera.htm?lng=en


We are dreaming of a society, where EVERYBODY recognizes and respects differences !

Piña Palmera Centro de Atención Infantil, A.C. is a non-governmental organization (NGO), legally constituted without any political or religious interest, which has tackled since more than 20 years the issue disability of persons of any age from rural communities, its majority are indigenous people. We are working in the southern coast of Oaxaca on rehabilitation, social integration, information and prevention of any kind of disability (physical, intellectual or conductive), without bearing in mind the grade of disability, ability to pay and/or ethnicity.Read More Here


They have a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pinapalmera

http://www.pinapalmera.org/contact.htm?lng=en

If you want to know more, write  to:
C.A.I. Piña Palmera A.C.
Apartado Postal 109
C.P. 70900 POCHUTLA
OAXACA, MEXICO
(Mail needs a long time sometimes – up to three months from Europe)
Our Email:
flapina@laneta.apc.org (Flavia Anau)
caipinapalmera@gmail.org (Office)
Tel. (in the morning): +52.958.58 431 47 Fax 52.958.58 431 45
From Mexico City, you can call to: 01 55 – 56 18 05 18
Normally there is somebody in our office, but not always!





They have a wishlist
http://www.pinapalmera.org/help-us.htm?lng=en

Donations can be made to:

By mail directly:
C. A. I. Piña Palmera A.C. Apartado Postal 109,
C.P. 70900 POCHUTLA,
OAXACA,
MEXICO
Telephone: +52 - 958 - 58 431 45

In México DF to Flavia o Nayeli Anau:
Calle Nahuatlacas, Manzana 81, Lote 17
esquina con la calle Ixtlilxochitl, dos cuadras del Mercado de la Bola
Colonia Ajusco (junto a colonia Santo Domingo y cerca del parque Huayamilpas)
Delegación Coyoacan, México D.F Telephone and Fax: 0155-56180518

Direct deposit: Scotiabank Inverlat 044, Plaza: 094, Sucursal: 001, Pochutla, Oaxaca C.P. 70900, (Account number: 09400502588, code SWIFT: MBCOMXMM)

Friday, September 7, 2012

Zipolite Needs You Now- More than Ever!!


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ZIPOLITE NEEDS YOUR LOVE NOW MORE THAN EVER.

The people have worked VERY HARD to clean up after HURRICANE CARLOTA.

They need you to come now and visit their beautiful town.
 Please come now and stay for a few days, a week
or months.

These photos were taken Sept 9/2012
You can see by the photos they are
ready.

Zipolite is a beautiful economical place to relax and chill
out!! Now is the time to come and stay a few months as it is very economical!!

Come down now and tell all your friends please. Zipolite needs your
love.

 If you have stayed here then you know how GREAT
Zipolite is. If you haven't I'm sure you have heard about it.

CREDITS

Photos & Video by Tina Winterlik

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"Por Favor Baila Conmigo TIO Mix" by Coruscate
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Visit Oaxaca City


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I just LOVE OAXACA CITY!!

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Wow- the stories these stones could tell you!!---Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012 I want one of these- only $450 pesos

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2012- Santa Domingo - a must see!
There is so much to see and do. It's so cultural.