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The second… much delayed mexico post

Well it’s been a while but we finally found a net cafe with high speed. It’s taken about 2 hours to get these pictures up but I think it’s worth it. Merry Xmas and happy new year everyone! Sandi and I are healthy and loving Mexico so much.

This is the kiteboarding beach in Los Barilles, the first pic is Simon and myself after getting beaten up by the surf. What an awesome sport!


Sandi, timidly checking out the Emus.

This is at the Zoo just outside of Los Barriles, kinda crappy conditions but I guess my ethical standpoint doesn’t have much sway in small town Mexico.

These are our friends in Los Barriles. Ian and Megan who run Exotikite kiteboarding

Mack and Phil are beside them, Dave and Hunter, then Simon the british dive master . We cooked diner for everyone at Ian and Megans house, it was so nice to use a real kitchen.
This is the sunset taken from the ferry from La Paz to Topolabombo.
This is Sayulita beach, kinda gringo heaven. Seems like everyone speaks English and the waves are so overcrowded it’s ridiculous.


Maybe the best BBQ joint in the world, a huge plate of sizzlin meat with veggies, salsa, tortillas and beer.
These are some shots of La Ticla, Amazing surfing, great campsite on the river overlooking the surf and sweet hammock spots.


This is Christmas diner at La Ticla. Surrounded by fellow Vancouver islanders and Yon our German neighbor.
Weagle, the Pinatta Master from Victoria BC.

The beginning.

So, the trip finally has begun. So far we’ve visited Seattle, Portland and right now we’re in Lincoln City and loving life. There’s no Taxes in Oregon, cases of beer are $7.99, although we can drink a whole case and not get drunk. Bottles of wine are all under $10, including Ravens wood and Chateau St Michelle. James has to pull me out of the grocery store, it’s not fair! I’m not sure why but we’ve both adopted yokel accents, so we’re just waiting to get beat up by some genuine yokels… which there are lots of. Lotta big trucks and too many country stations, Sandi feels right at home.

First night in the States after the worst border crossing ever. Anyone know what a Domicile is?? Cause apparently you need one to get into the states now.

This is Pike Place market, the coolest market I’ve ever been to in the heart of Seattle.

I’m not sure why this pig is such a big deal but it is, so I got a picture with it.

The market is full of these seafood stalls. Everyone’s yelling at you to buy their fish. Lot’s of mongers.

This was our campsite in between Seattle and Portland, just outside of Vancouver, Washington.


Yummy, breakfast of champions, outta the back of the truck. Lincoln City, Oregon

Sandi got a Homie hat at a store in Portland called “Lids” and this cardboard came in it… just so happens it looks like yokel teeth. We’re waiting in the parking lot of the outlet mall in Lincoln city for it to open. No Taxes on anything!