Tropical Depression Two-E Brings Heavy Rain and Dangerous Conditions to Southern Mexico

 Tropical Depression Two-E Brings Heavy Rain and Dangerous Conditions to Southern Mexico

Residents and visitors across southern Mexico should remain alert as Tropical Depression Two-E continues to influence weather conditions along the Pacific coast.

According to Mexico's National Water Commission (CONAGUA), the combination of Tropical Depression Two-E, atmospheric instability, low-pressure systems, and an upper-level trough is expected to bring significant rainfall across much of the country through the night and into Monday.

Of particular concern are the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Michoacán, where rainfall totals could be substantial. Guerrero's western and coastal regions are forecast to receive torrential rains of up to 250 mm, while parts of Oaxaca and Chiapas could see intense rainfall reaching 150 mm.

For those of us following conditions along the Oaxaca coast, including communities such as Zipolite, Mazunte, San Agustinillo, Puerto Ángel, and Huatulco, this weather system serves as an important reminder to exercise caution near beaches, rivers, and low-lying areas.

Adding to the risk is the ongoing mar de fondo (long-period ocean swell) affecting the Pacific coast. These powerful swells can produce unexpectedly large waves, strong undertows, and dangerous currents that reach well beyond the normal shoreline. Even experienced swimmers can be caught off guard by these conditions.

Visitors and residents should take extra precautions by staying well back from the water's edge, avoiding swimming in rough conditions, keeping children away from breaking waves, and following any warnings issued by lifeguards, Civil Protection authorities, or the Port Captain's Office. Beachfront businesses may also wish to secure furniture, equipment, and other loose items that could be swept away by large waves.

Heavy rainfall can quickly lead to flooded roads, overflowing streams, dangerous currents, and landslides in mountainous regions. Thunderstorms may also bring lightning, strong wind gusts, and occasional hail.

Travelers and residents are encouraged to monitor official weather updates, avoid crossing flooded roads or waterways, and secure loose outdoor items that could be affected by strong winds, high surf, or rising water.

As hurricane season begins in both the Pacific and Atlantic basins, storms such as Tropical Depression Two-E highlight the importance of preparedness and staying informed.

Whether you are a resident or a visitor enjoying Oaxaca's beautiful coastline, now is the time to remain vigilant, respect the power of the ocean, and prioritize safety until conditions improve.

Stay safe, stay aware, and keep an eye on local weather advisories as conditions continue to develop.

Local Reminder: Several recent advisories have warned of dangerous mar de fondo conditions along the Oaxaca coast. If you're visiting Zipolite, Mazunte, San Agustinillo, Puerto Ángel, or nearby beaches, please respect warning flags and local advice. The ocean can change rapidly, and waves may reach areas that are normally dry. Your photo is never worth risking your life. 🌊💙

Translation

⚠️ According to information from Mexico's National Water Commission (CONAGUA), the interaction of Tropical Depression Two-E in the Pacific Ocean, a trough in the middle and upper levels of the atmosphere, low-pressure channels, and atmospheric instability will maintain widespread rainy conditions across much of the country tonight and into early Monday morning.

⚠️ Torrential rainfall (150 to 250 mm) 🔺 Guerrero (western and coastal regions)

⚠️ Intense rainfall (75 to 150 mm) 🔺 Michoacán (southeast and coastal regions) 🔺 Oaxaca (southwest) 🔺 Chiapas (south)

⚠️ Very heavy rainfall (50 to 75 mm) 🔺 Jalisco (south) 🔺 Colima 🔺 Tamaulipas (south) 🔺 San Luis Potosí (east) 🔺 Guanajuato (southeast) 🔺 Querétaro (north and south) 🔺 Hidalgo (north, east, and southeast) 🔺 Veracruz (north, central, and southern regions) 🔺 Puebla (north, southeast, and southwest) 🔺 State of Mexico (north and southwest) 🔺 Mexico City 🔺 Morelos (south)

⚠️ Heavy rainfall (25 to 50 mm) 🔺 Tlaxcala 🔺 Tabasco (west and south) 🔺 Campeche (southwest) 🔺 Yucatán (west)

⚡ The rainfall may be accompanied by lightning, strong wind gusts, and possible hail. In addition, rising river and stream levels, flooding, ponding of water, and landslides may occur.

1. How prepared is your community for severe weather events and flooding?

2. Have you noticed changes in the intensity or frequency of storms in recent years?

3. What steps can travelers take to stay safe during tropical weather events?

4. How can coastal communities better prepare for extreme rainfall and flooding?

5. What emergency supplies should every household keep on hand during hurricane season?

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Painting in Peace Park!

Hi friends! Hola Amigos , I’m Tina Winterlik (aka Zipolita), and I’m so excited to share that I’ll be painting in Peace Park next week! 🖌️✨

Here’s a peek at my dream journey:
✈️ Fly into Cancún
🚆 Take the new Maya Tren to Palenque
🦋 See the Monarch Butterflies in November
💀 Celebrate Día de Muertos in Zipolite – Oct 26–28 🎉

This year’s festival in Zipolite is going to be huge — artists, musicians & dreamers from everywhere gathering for a grand celebration of life & remembrance. 🌺🌊

Follow along and join the adventure! 💖

🔗 Read more: MEXICO OR BUST! 🌞

Absolutely! Here’s your FB post translated into Spanish and French, keeping the lively and engaging tone:

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Spanish:

🎨🌞 ¡MÉXICO O NADA! 🌞🎨

¡Hola amigos! Soy Tina Winterlik (aka Zipolita) y estoy súper emocionada de contarles que ¡estaré pintando en Peace Park la próxima semana! 🖌️✨

Un vistazo a mi viaje soñado:
✈️ Volar a Cancún
🚆 Tomar el nuevo Tren Maya hasta Palenque
🦋 Ver las Mariposas Monarca en noviembre
💀 Celebrar el Día de Muertos en Zipolite – 26, 27 y 28 de octubre 🎉

Este año, el festival en Zipolite será gigante — artistas, músicos y soñadores de todos lados reunidos para una gran celebración de la vida y la memoria. 🌺🌊

¡Sigan mi aventura y acompáñenme! 💖

🔗 Leer más: ¡MÉXICO O NADA! 🌞

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French:

🎨🌞 MEXIQUE OU RIEN ! 🌞🎨

Salut les amis ! Je suis Tina Winterlik (alias Zipolita) et je suis super excitée de vous annoncer que je vais peindre au Peace Park la semaine prochaine ! 🖌️✨

Un aperçu de mon voyage de rêve :
✈️ Voler à Cancún
🚆 Prendre le nouveau Train Maya jusqu’à Palenque
🦋 Observer les Papillons Monarques en novembre
💀 Célébrer le Día de Muertos à Zipolite – 26, 27 et 28 octobre 🎉

Cette année, le festival à Zipolite sera énorme — artistes, musiciens et rêveurs de partout se réuniront pour une grande célébration de la vie et du souvenir. 🌺🌊

Suivez mon aventure et rejoignez-moi ! 💖

🔗 Lire la suite : MEXIQUE OU RIEN ! 🌞

Advertencia sobre cocodrilos / Crocodile Warning

🐊 Advertencia sobre cocodrilos / Crocodile Warning

• ⚠️ Tenga mucho cuidado en el océano, playas, lagunas y zonas inundables alrededor de Zipolite.
• 🚫 No permita que niños o mascotas jueguen cerca del agua o en la playa durante o después de la tormenta.
• 🦎 Los cocodrilos pueden provenir de La Ventanilla si la laguna se desborda por las lluvias o tormentas fuertes.
• 🐕 En la última ocasión, un cocodrilo atacó rápidamente a un perro en la zona; afortunadamente no hubo niños afectados.
• 👀 Mantenga vigilancia constante en todas partes y, si ve un cocodrilo, manténgase alejado y notifique a las autoridades locales.

• ⚠️ Be very careful in the ocean, beaches, lagoons, and flood-prone areas around Zipolite.
• 🚫 Do not allow children or pets to play near water or on the beach during or after the storm.
• 🦎 Crocodiles may come from La Ventanilla if the lagoon overflows due to heavy rains or storms.
• 🐕 Last time, a crocodile quickly attacked a dog in the area; luckily, no children were harmed.
• 👀 Stay alert everywhere, and if you see a crocodile, keep your distance and notify local authorities immediately.

Lista de Preparación para Huracán en Zipolite

🌪️ Lista de Preparación para Huracán en Zipolite

(Para residentes, expatriados y visitantes – Mantente seguro, mantente tranquilo)

☕ Me alegra saber que tus amigos están tranquilos y tomando café — ayudemos a mantener esa energía.

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📌 ANTES DE LA TORMENTA

✅ Esenciales

• 📦 Suministro de agua (mínimo 3L por persona por día para 3 días)
• 🍱 Comida no perecedera: enlatados, galletas, nueces, snacks
• 🔋 Linternas, velas, pilas, encendedores o fósforos
• 🔌 Bancos de energía (power banks), carga todos los dispositivos completamente
• 🧻 Artículos de higiene y medicamentos para al menos 5–7 días
• 🧯 Extintor de incendios y botiquín de primeros auxilios a mano
• 💵 Algo de dinero en efectivo en billetes pequeños (los cajeros podrían no funcionar)

🏠 Protege tu hogar

• 🪟 Cubrir ventanas o reforzarlas con cinta adhesiva en forma de X
• 🏖️ Guarda todos los muebles de exterior, herramientas, hamacas, tablas de surf, etc.
• 🏠 Revisa la estabilidad del techo (especialmente palapas)
• 🐾 Asegura a los animales dentro o en un refugio seguro
• 🗺️ Conoce la ruta de evacuación y ubicaciones de refugios

🐶 Para mascotas y animales

• 🐕 Ten listo correa, jaula, comida, agua e identificación
• 🐈 Mantén a los animales pequeños adentro temprano
• 🐔 Trata de mover gallinas o aves a un lugar elevado y cerrado
• 🐄 Amarra animales grandes en zonas elevadas si no puedes moverlos
• 📸 Toma una foto rápida de tu mascota en caso de separación

🧳 Mochila de emergencia

• 🆔 Pasaporte, identificación, comprobante de domicilio
• 📄 Documentos importantes en bolsa impermeable
• 👕 Cambio de ropa, ropa impermeable, zapatos resistentes
• 🚿 Toallitas húmedas, gel antibacterial, artículos femeninos
• 📞 Lista de números de emergencia (policía, bomberos, Cruz Roja, amigos)
• 🗣️ Aplicación de traducción o libro de frases (si no hablas español)

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🌧️ DURANTE LA TORMENTA

• 🏡 Quédate dentro, alejado de ventanas y vidrios
• 📵 Ahorra batería del teléfono y evita llamadas innecesarias
• 📻 Escucha noticias locales o radio para actualizaciones (si hay señal)
• 🧘‍♀️ Mantén la calma, tranquiliza a niños y animales

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☀️ DESPUÉS DE LA TORMENTA

• 🧱 Revisa daños estructurales antes de salir
• ⚡ Cuidado con cables eléctricos caídos, vidrios rotos, inundaciones
• 🐍 Precaución con animales (serpientes, insectos) desplazados por la tormenta
• 📣 Ayuda a otros, especialmente ancianos o turistas que puedan estar confundidos
• 🚱 Hierve el agua o espera confirmación de que es segura para beber

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💌 Nota final: Zipolite es fuerte y resiliente. Se tienen los unos a los otros y eso es la mejor defensa. Comparte esta lista ampliamente. Recuérdale a los nerviosos que respiren profundo. Si estás seguro, revisa a tus vecinos y animales.

Cuídate mucho. ❤️
—Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita

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🌪️ Zipolite Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

(For Residents, Expats, and Visitors – Stay Safe, Stay Calm)

☕ Glad to hear your friends are calm and sipping coffee — let’s help keep that energy going.

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📌 BEFORE THE STORM

✅ Essentials

• 📦 Stock up on water (minimum 3L per person per day for 3 days)
• 🍱 Non-perishable food: canned goods, crackers, nuts, snacks
• 🔋 Flashlights, candles, batteries, lighters/matches
• 🔌 Power banks, charge all devices fully
• 🧻 Toiletries and medications for at least 5–7 days
• 🧯 Fire extinguisher and first aid kit handy
• 💵 Some cash in small bills (ATMs may go down)

🏠 Protect Your Home

• 🪟 Board up windows or reinforce with tape/X pattern
• 🏖️ Bring in all outdoor furniture, tools, hammocks, surfboards, etc.
• 🏠 Check roof stability (especially palapas)
• 🐾 Secure animals indoors or in safe shelter
• 🗺️ Know the evacuation route and shelter locations

🐶 For Pets & Animals

• 🐕 Have leash, crate, food, water and ID info ready
• 🐈 Keep small animals indoors early
• 🐔 Try to move chickens/birds to higher, enclosed area
• 🐄 Tie up large animals in elevated spots if you can’t move them
• 📸 Take a quick photo of your pet in case of separation

🧳 Emergency Go Bag

• 🆔 Passport, ID, proof of address
• 📄 Important documents in a waterproof bag
• 👕 Change of clothes, rain gear, sturdy shoes
• 🚿 Wet wipes, sanitizer, feminine hygiene items
• 📞 List of emergency numbers (local police, fire dept, Red Cross, friends)
• 🗣️ Translator app or phrasebook (if not fluent in Spanish)

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🌧️ DURING THE STORM

• 🏡 Stay inside, away from windows and glass
• 📵 Conserve phone battery and avoid unnecessary calls
• 📻 Tune into local news or radio for updates (if available)
• 🧘‍♀️ Stay calm, keep kids and animals comforted

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☀️ AFTER THE STORM

• 🧱 Check for structural damage before going outside
• ⚡ Watch for downed power lines, broken glass, flooding
• 🐍 Be cautious of animals (snakes, insects) displaced by storm
• 📣 Help others, especially elders or tourists who may be confused
• 🚱 Boil water or wait for confirmation it’s safe to drink

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💌 Final Note: Zipolite is strong and resilient. You’ve got each other, and that’s the best defense. Share this list widely. Reassure the nervous. If you’re safe, check on neighbors and animals.

Stay safe. ❤️
—Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita

Agua Limpia para Zipolite: A Simple, Natural Solution Inspired by the Maya

By Tina Winterlik | Zipolita | Adventurez In Mexico Blog

In the beautiful, wild heart of Zipolite—especially in Playa del Amor—many of us know the struggle to get clean water. Whether you’ve lived through hurricanes, fires, or just high rent from expensive water delivery, you know how precious every drop is.

But what if I told you that over 2,000 years ago, the ancient Maya invented a system to purify water using volcanic stones—and we can do the same today?

As I prepare to return to Zipolite this September, I’ve been researching how we can create simple water filters using local materials—things like lava rock (zeolite), sand, and charcoal. These materials can turn rainwater or tinaco water into clean, drinkable water—without needing to buy plastic garrafones or spend hundreds of pesos on deliveries.

How It Works

• Rainwater collection (from roofs or tarps)
• A simple gravity-fed filter made of gravel, sand, volcanic rock, and charcoal
• Then solar disinfection (leave the water in clear bottles in the sun), or boil it

Why Build This in Zipolite?

• Lots of rain from June to October = free clean water
• Volcanic rock is available in Oaxaca and often sold as garden rock
• It’s healthier and cheaper than bottled water
• Less plastic. Less cost. More dignity.

How to Build It at Home

• 2 large buckets or clay pots
• Gravel, lava rock (zeolite), sand, and charcoal
• Drill drainage holes or ask a friend with tools
• Optional spigot or tap

I'll soon share an illustrated guide in Spanish to show each step. You can build it with neighbors or friends as a community effort.

How to Make Sure It’s Safe

• Filter first, then disinfect
• Boil the water, or
• Use the SODIS solar method: 6 hours in clear plastic bottles under full sun
• Optional: Use Microdyn or SafeHome test kits

I Want to Help in Person

When I return to Zipolite in September, I’d love to help build some of these filters—especially in Playa del Amor, where access is harder and delivery is expensive.

Resources & Links

• Smithsonian – Maya Water Filtration
• Manual: Captación de Agua de Lluvia (PDF - Cántaro Azul)
• SODIS – Solar Water Disinfection Method
• Safe Home Water Test Kits

Let’s Share and Connect

Please share this post with friends in Oaxaca or Zipolite who could benefit from a cleaner, more affordable water system.

Message me or follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/zipolita

¡Nos vemos pronto!
Tina Winterlik / Zipolita

Zipolite: Recordando el Espíritu, Respetando el Presente

 

Publicado por Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita | Blog Adventurez in Mexico

Durante años, Zipolite fue un lugar donde el tiempo se desaceleraba, donde las hamacas se mecían con la brisa y por $50 pesos podías dormir en un cuarto sencillo frente al mar. Recuerdo cuando las comidas eran básicas, frescas y accesibles—y lo que atraía a la gente era la magia de la sencillez, la belleza salvaje y la amabilidad de la comunidad.

Hoy, todo se siente diferente.

Se construyen condominios donde antes había palmeras. Los precios se han disparado—algunas comidas cuestan más que en Canadá. Los turistas llegan esperando agua caliente, aire acondicionado, Wi-Fi rápido, albercas… y cuando falla la luz o algo no sale como esperaban, culpan a los locales. Pero ellos no son la causa—ellos están sobreviviendo, adaptándose y trabajando más duro que nunca en un sistema cada vez más complicado.

Y aún más preocupante, en los últimos años ha surgido una mezcla rara de turismo espiritual y explotación—personas vendiendo experiencias de “sanación” y retiros de yoga sin entender realmente la energía de esta tierra ni la profundidad de su cultura. Lo que comenzó como un espacio sagrado, en algunos rincones, se ha convertido en mercancía.

Y luego está la basura. La falta de respeto. Sexo en la playa a plena luz del día, turistas entrando completamente desnudos a los restaurantes, condones abandonados en la arena. Esto no es libertad. Esto no es nudismo respetuoso. Esto no es Zipolite.

He guardado silencio por un tiempo. He observado. He rezado. Y he dudado—porque no quiero causar más conflicto ni hablar por encima de quienes tienen raíces profundas aquí. Pero tampoco quiero que el silencio se convierta en consentimiento.

Escribo esto no para criticar, sino para recordar.

Zipolite es especial. Es sagrado. Nunca fue pensado como un resort, y nunca fue pensado para venderse.

Si vienes aquí—por una semana o para quedarte—ven con humildad. Ven con gratitud. Ven con el deseo de aportar, no solo de llevarte algo.

Esta tierra le pertenece a la naturaleza. Le pertenece a la gente que la ha amado mucho antes de que se hiciera popular en redes sociales. Honremos ese espíritu—antes de que desaparezca.

Con amor y memoria,
Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita

Zipolite: Remembering the Spirit, Respecting the Present

 

 

Posted by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita | Adventurez in Mexico Blog

For years, Zipolite was a place where time slowed down, where hammocks swayed in the breeze and $50 pesos could get you a simple room on the beach. I still remember when meals were basic, fresh, and affordable—and what drew people here was the magic of simplicity, the wild beauty, and the kindness of the community.

Today, everything feels different.

Condos rise where palm trees once stood. Prices have skyrocketed—some meals now cost more than in Canada. Tourists come expecting hot water, air conditioning, fast Wi-Fi, swimming pools... and when the power goes out or things don’t go as planned, it’s locals who get blamed. And yet, they are not the cause—they’re surviving, adapting, and working harder than ever in an increasingly difficult system.

Even worse, in recent years, we’ve seen a strange mix of spiritual tourism and exploitation—people selling “healing” experiences and yoga retreats with little understanding of the land’s energy or the culture’s depth. What began as a sacred space has, in some corners, become a commodity.

And then, the trash. The disrespect. Sex on the beach in broad daylight, tourists walking into restaurants completely nude, condoms left behind in the sand. This is not freedom. This is not respectful nudism. This is not Zipolite.

I’ve stayed quiet for a while. I’ve watched. I’ve prayed. And I’ve hesitated—because I don’t want to stir more conflict or speak over those whose roots here go back generations. But I also don’t want to let the silence become consent.

So I write this not to criticize, but to remember.

Zipolite is special. It’s sacred. It was never meant to be a resort, and it was never meant to be sold.

If you come here—whether for a week or to stay forever—come with humility. Come with gratitude. Come with a willingness to give, not just to take.

This land belongs to nature. It belongs to the people who have loved it long before it became popular on social media. Let’s honor that spirit—before it slips away.

With love and memory,
Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita

Hurricane John to Make Landfall - Prepare Now !!

Hurricane John to Make Landfall - Prepare Now !! 

FOLLOW LOCAL AUTHORITIES ADVICE!

September 23 2024, CST, Hurricane John is now Category 2 and about to make landfall.

This is an urgent update on Hurricane John, which is now a Category 2 storm and expected to make landfall along the southern coast of Mexico within the next few hours. According to the National Hurricane Center, John is producing damaging hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surge, and flash flooding that will impact coastal areas severely, especially around Oaxaca and southeastern Guerrero.

As of the latest advisory (6 PM CST), the eye of Hurricane John is located near 15.9N 98.6W, about 30 miles south of Punta Maldonado and 100 miles west of Puerto Escondido. The storm is moving north at 8 mph (15 km/h), with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h). There is potential for John to strengthen into a major hurricane before landfall, bringing catastrophic weather conditions.

What to Expect:

- Rainfall: Up to 30 inches of rain is forecasted in some areas, with the heaviest rains expected along the Oaxaca coast. This could lead to significant, life-threatening flash floods and mudslides in low-lying areas.

- Storm Surge: Coastal regions, especially those near and east of the storm’s center, could experience massive storm surges, leading to severe coastal flooding and destructive waves.

- Winds: Hurricane-force winds are expected imminently within the hurricane warning areas, which includes Acapulco to Bahias de Huatulco. Tropical storm winds are already being felt.

- Dangerous Surf: Swells and rip currents will continue to pose threats along the southern coast, particularly dangerous for those near beaches.

Immediate Actions to Take:

1. Evacuate Immediately: If you are in an area under a Hurricane Warning (from Acapulco to Bahias de Huatulco), do not delay evacuation. The risk of flash floods and storm surge is high, and staying in vulnerable areas could be deadly.

   2. Stay Indoors: For those unable to evacuate, shelter in place and move to the sturdiest part of your home, away from windows and potential debris.

   3. Prepare for Power Loss: Widespread power outages are expected. Charge phones, gather supplies, and have an emergency kit ready with flashlights, non-perishable food, and water.

   4. Monitor Official Channels: Continue to follow updates from the Civil Protection Agency (embedded below) and local authorities for real-time evacuation orders and emergency instructions.

Hurricane Warnings in Effect:

- Hurricane Warning: From Acapulco to Bahias de Huatulco.

- Tropical Storm Warning: From Bahias de Huatulco to Salina Cruz.

Hurricane John’s impact will be felt within hours. Please take all warnings and evacuation orders seriously—your safety depends on it. The situation is extremely dangerous, and time is running out to take precautions.

Stay safe,  

Tina Winterlik (aka Zipolita)

Spanish: 23 de septiembre, 6 PM CST: El huracán John es ahora de categoría 2 y está a punto de tocar tierra.

 Siga los consejos de las autoridades locales.

Esta es una actualización urgente sobre el huracán John, que ahora es una tormenta de categoría 2 y se espera que toque tierra a lo largo de la costa sur de México en las próximas horas. Según el Centro Nacional de Huracanes, John está produciendo vientos huracanados dañinos, marejadas ciclónicas que amenazan la vida e inundaciones repentinas que impactarán severamente las áreas costeras, especialmente alrededor de Oaxaca y el sureste de Guerrero.

Según el último aviso (6 PM CST), el ojo del huracán John se encuentra cerca de 15.9N 98.6W, aproximadamente a 30 millas al sur de Punta Maldonado y a 100 millas al oeste de Puerto Escondido. La tormenta se mueve hacia el norte a 8 mph (15 km/h), con vientos máximos sostenidos de 105 mph (165 km/h). Existe la posibilidad de que John se fortalezca hasta convertirse en un huracán mayor antes de tocar tierra, trayendo condiciones meteorológicas catastróficas.

Qué esperar:

- Lluvias: Se pronostican hasta 30 pulgadas de lluvia en algunas áreas, con las lluvias más intensas esperadas a lo largo de la costa de Oaxaca. Esto podría generar inundaciones repentinas y deslizamientos de tierra significativos y potencialmente mortales en áreas bajas.

- Marejada ciclónica: Las regiones costeras, especialmente aquellas cercanas y al este del centro de la tormenta, podrían experimentar marejadas ciclónicas masivas, provocando graves inundaciones costeras y olas destructivas.

- Vientos: Se esperan vientos huracanados de manera inminente en las áreas bajo advertencia de huracán, que incluyen desde Acapulco hasta Bahías de Huatulco. Ya se sienten vientos de tormenta tropical.

- Oleaje peligroso: El oleaje y las corrientes de resaca seguirán representando amenazas a lo largo de la costa sur, especialmente peligrosas para aquellos cercanos a las playas.

Acciones inmediatas a tomar:

1. Evacuar de inmediato: Si te encuentras en un área bajo advertencia de huracán (desde Acapulco hasta Bahías de Huatulco), no retrases la evacuación. El riesgo de inundaciones repentinas y marejadas ciclónicas es alto, y quedarse en áreas vulnerables podría ser mortal.

2. Quedarse en interiores: Para quienes no puedan evacuar, refugiarse en casa y trasladarse a la parte más resistente de su hogar, lejos de ventanas y posibles escombros.

3. Prepárense para cortes de energía: Se esperan cortes de energía generalizados. Carga los teléfonos, reúne suministros y ten listo un kit de emergencia con linternas, alimentos no perecederos y agua.

4. Monitorear canales oficiales: Continúa siguiendo las actualizaciones de la Agencia de Protección Civil (detallada a continuación) y las autoridades locales para órdenes de evacuación y directrices de emergencia en tiempo real.

Advertencias de huracán en efecto:

- Advertencia de huracán: Desde Acapulco hasta Bahías de Huatulco.

- Advertencia de tormenta tropical: Desde Bahías de Huatulco hasta Salina Cruz.

El impacto del huracán John se sentirá en cuestión de horas. Por favor, toma todas las advertencias y órdenes de evacuación en serio; tu seguridad depende de ello. La situación es extremadamente peligrosa, y el tiempo se está agotando para tomar precauciones.

Mantente seguro,

Tina Winterlik (alias Zipolita)

French: 23 septembre, 18 h CST : L'ouragan John est maintenant de catégorie 2 et est sur le point de toucher terre.

 Suivez les conseils des autorités locales.

Ceci est une mise à jour urgente sur l'ouragan John, qui est maintenant une tempête de catégorie 2 et devrait toucher terre le long de la côte sud du Mexique dans les prochaines heures. Selon le Centre national des ouragans, John produit des vents violents, des vagues de tempête menaçant la vie, et des inondations éclair qui affecteront gravement les zones côtières, en particulier autour de Oaxaca et du sud-est du Guerrero.

Selon le dernier bulletin (18 h CST), l'œil de l'ouragan John est situé près de 15.9N 98.6W, à environ 30 miles au sud de Punta Maldonado et à 100 miles à l'ouest de Puerto Escondido. La tempête se déplace vers le nord à 8 mph (15 km/h), avec des vents soutenus maximums de 105 mph (165 km/h). Il est possible que John se renforce en un ouragan majeur avant de toucher terre, apportant des conditions météorologiques catastrophiques.

À quoi s'attendre :

- Précipitations: Jusqu'à 30 pouces de pluie sont prévus dans certaines zones, les pluies les plus intenses étant attendues le long de la côte de Oaxaca. Cela pourrait entraîner des inondations éclair importantes et potentiellement mortelles ainsi que des glissements de terrain dans les zones basses.

- Vagues de tempête: Les régions côtières, en particulier celles près et à l'est du centre de la tempête, pourraient connaître des vagues de tempête massives, entraînant de graves inondations côtières et des vagues destructrices.

- Vents: Des vents de force ouragan sont attendus sous peu dans les zones d'avertissement d'ouragan, qui incluent Acapulco à Bahias de Huatulco. Des vents de tempête tropicale sont déjà ressentis.

- Mer dangereuse: Les houles et les courants d'arrachement continueront de représenter des menaces le long de la côte sud, particulièrement dangereux pour ceux qui se trouvent près des plages.

Actions immédiates à prendre :

1. Évacuer immédiatement: Si vous êtes dans une zone sous avertissement d'ouragan (d'Acapulco à Bahias de Huatulco), n'attendez pas pour évacuer. Le risque d'inondations éclair et de vagues de tempête est élevé, et rester dans des zones vulnérables pourrait être mortel.

2. Rester à l'intérieur: Pour ceux qui ne peuvent pas évacuer, abritez-vous sur place et déplacez-vous vers la partie la plus solide de votre maison, loin des fenêtres et des débris potentiels.

3. Préparez-vous à des pannes de courant: Des coupures de courant généralisées sont prévues. Chargez les téléphones, rassemblez des provisions et préparez un kit d'urgence avec des lampes de poche, des aliments non périssables et de l'eau.

4. Suivez les canaux officiels: Continuez de suivre les mises à jour de l'Agence de protection civile (ci-dessous) et des autorités locales pour des ordres d'évacuation en temps réel et des instructions d'urgence.

Avertissements d'ouragan en vigueur :

- Avertissement d'ouragan: D'Acapulco à Bahias de Huatulco.

- Avertissement de tempête tropicale: De Bahias de Huatulco à Salina Cruz.

L'impact de l'ouragan John se fera sentir dans les prochaines heures. Veuillez prendre au sérieux tous les avertissements et ordres d'évacuation - votre sécurité en dépend. La situation est extrêmement dangereuse et le temps presse pour prendre des précautions.

Restez en sécurité,

Tina Winterlik (alias Zipolita)

Welcome 2018- Piñatas, Beach, Sun, Fun and More in Zipolite!

Hola, well I have been lying low for a bit. Internet and media break. Not posting too much. Took lots of photos though so always lots of editing to do.

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2018

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Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2018

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Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2018

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Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2018

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We had a great time at 3 de Diciembre Pizzeria last week breaking open Piñatas. Here some video and photos and just other beach wanderings.

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Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2018

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Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2018

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Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2018

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Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2018

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Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2018

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Happy New Year 2018- Karma Cleansing -Shambhala

Hola Amigos! How are  you all doing today? We are well, I have a cold still but I am feeling inspired and happy and healthy and I wish the same for you in the coming year.

Last night we were blessed to attend the Karma Cleansing Ceremony at Shambhala. It was very beautiful as always and it was wonderful to come together with everyone and project postive energy and be ONE WITH THE SOURCE!

I am so grateful we could go. Here are two albums of photos I made in Facebook and a video. I could have taken alot more video but just wanted to try and enjoy the ceremony, I know there are others who will document it much better than me.

Sending love and light out to you all and wishing you the best in the New Year! Let's make it Freaking Awesome!!









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LET LOVE BE CONTAGIOUS in 2018!

Well tonight is New Year's Eve! 

Today is the last day of  2017. A time to give pause and remember what the year was like. So as we head into this next year, with a coffee and dash of Frangelico in my hand and a bit of a head cold, the first things that I am reminded of is the importance of health.

I am grateful for so many things that happened this year. As I look back it has been quite the incredible journey. Often we get caught up in all the little seemingly mundane things of life and forget to look at the bigger picture.

This year began in turmoil for me. I was in the Reconciliation Carving Program at Langara and just trying to process all the energy, positive and negative, the information, the education and enlightenment and awareness, trying to deal with my energy interacting with others...was extremely challenging. The greatest gift was that I had loving support from friends and family and I had my art. My art is my medicine. Whether it was putting my feelings down on my blog, or carving them out in a piece of wood, my art saved my life this year. I am very grateful and humble. I thank God, the Multiverse, my Ancestors, my child, my family and my neighbors and total strangers for helping me, for lifting me when I fell and carrying me when I really thought I just wasn't going to make it. I had some really dark times this year.

Why am I sharing this?...because I hope it can help others. To let you know that when you are in a really dark place, reach out, as difficult and scary and humiliating as it can be...reach out, someone will help. It may not come in the form you think or from who you think. The world (life) will surprise you. It surprises me ALL the time.

For that I am grateful. So grateful. Thank you! 

Thank you so much for everyone, 

every energy that helped me this year.  

MUCHAS GRACIAS!

What does this next year hold for Angel and I? I really have no clue. I am putting my positive thoughts and energies into finding a new home for us, a new community that will accept, love, support and nurture us and that we can reciprocate. 

If you had told me we would actually make it to Mexico this year, I might not have believed you. But I set a date and just kept saying it and telling it to people and it happened. I didn't believe it really until Aaron Nelson Moody- my carving instructor/mentor told me "you'll do it!" And just like that, I felt I could. I needed someone to believe in me and help me believe in myself again. Was it easy, has it been easy, no...in the beginning it was very difficult, we had lots of issues with many many things, but we just kept being positive and things have worked out.

We have 2 more months here . We need a home. I am hoping Salt Spring will be the answer to our prayers.  Please think positive thoughts for us. What is my real wish for 2018. My wish is that I get a Tinyhouse and that it can be put on a piece of land by some water but someplace where I can have a beautiful garden and implement permaculture and basically make my Pinterest Vision Board come true. Build popbottle greenhouses and barrel composts and well try to live off the land as best we can, exploit it for what we need but love it and care for it. To nurture it and let it nurture us. Do you have a little piece of land that I can use, have, rent, buy??? and can you help me build a Tinyhouse? or do you have one to give me or do you want to trade for art...can you help me? can I help you?

Tonight is the Karma Cleansing at Shambhala, it's has been 5 years since the last time we attended one and poor Shambhala has really had some hard times with earthquakes, hurricanes and so many things. It's getting older, as the owner Gloria is,  as we all are. I don't know when I can come back to Zipolite, could be another 5 years..and I am not sure if Shambhala will be here or not.  

So tonight is very very special.

I am going to really embrace this experience for the love that is put into the celebration. For the gathering of souls coming to experience and express their oneness. We are one! 

That was my main lesson this year, from my Reconciliation Carving Classes, from the Elder Shane Pointe, from so many beautiful people I have met, the message is being shouted loud and clear...

WE ARE ONE! 

We need to think like that, when you hurt someone, you hurt yourself, and vice versa...and we are one with Mother Earth. When we hurt her or one of her creations, we hurt.

So LOVE each other! 

LOVE YOURSELF! 

Take care of YOURSELF. 

A powerful message I received this year...was "put the oxygen mask on yourself first!"
You can't help others if you can't save yourself. It's like the lifeguards/salvavidas swimming out to the person drowning without the boogie board/life preserver...you are going to drown too!

That is why I shut down my other blog. I was drowning.

On the upside I found myself this year. I was lost. I didn't know who I really was but then with lots of research and soul searching I found my roots and balance and made peace with myself and with others. So this year really was a healing journey for me. My healing year I guess. I am still on my journey, I guess we all are. I am not sure it where this next year will take me...

But I FEEL ALIVE NOW! I feel healthy and happy and energized and even though life is still a struggle and I have worries, I am pushing forward knowing it's going to be okay and reminding myself, reach out, ask for help. I hope you will do the same.

I am so blessed and I know it and I am truly grateful. And so as we head into 2018 I send LOVE and LIGHT and put you ALL IN A BUBBLE OF LOVE so that you can be protected and safe. May this year surprise us all with positive things, may we create lots of positive energy and spread and share love with all we meet. LET LOVE BE CONTAGIOUS! When I touch you, or you read my words, you CATCH it!! I LOVE YOU!

Here's to 2018, may it me my best year YET!! 
CHEERS, MY DEARS! 
Hugs and Kisses!
Besos y Abrazos!

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017
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Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017
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Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017
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 Stay tuned for more Adventurez In Mexico #AdventurezInMexico
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Videos filmed, produced & edited by
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Karma Cleaning Celebration-Shambhala Dec 31 7:30pm

Shambhala New Years Ceremony from Thinking Eye on Vimeo.

Saturday in Zipolite

Took so many photos.

Angel got some new clothes (some free :D ), saw a wedding that had the Shaman ceremony, saw performers advertising for their show, lot of things happening here...where are you?...are you coming to Zipolite, lots to see and do!!

And the waves and  sunsets are just gorgeous!!

 So many photos,  too hard to edit them all. Here's a few!

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Our Arbol de Navidad de Zipolite 2017

Here is our Christmas tree/Arbol de Navidad de Zipolite!

Made with shells and wrapped with silver wire. All hand made with things we found on our beach walks, moths, butterflies, shells, crabs..our beach coast tree.

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017

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Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2017
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