Playas Las Gatas or a day at the beach

It was a great day at one of our favorite beaches, took the water taxi across and discovered there are two water taxi companies and the one that docks on the starboard side of the pier is a bit easier to getting on and off.  It’s still a bit of a challenge, but there are always very strong young men to assist for a few coins and they are worth every centavos we pay them.  As soon a we docked we met Juanita, my jeweler, after a hello and a hug she promised she would stop by and see me later.

We picked Oliverio’s to eat and relax and swim from and it was a good choice recommended by one of our party.  There were 6 of us. The snorkeling was fabulous as the water was clearer than I think I’ve ever seen it and the colorful fish were closer in.  I sort of scoot out on my rear until the water is just deep enough to float in and as i turned over to swim and snorkel just to my right was a platter size Manta Ray, well it was a ray at least, couldn’t have been 5 feet from the shore.  Luckily I hadn’t sat on him, they don’t bother you unless you bother them first.

The margaritas were wonderful, the beer was cold, I bought a new necklace from Juanita and we had a wonderful filette veracruz.

I also think what made this day extra fun was knowing that is was snowing to beat the band back home and we didn’t have to deal with it.  It’s now after 9 pm, I’m sipping wine on our balcony listening to and watching the street life as a warm breeze blows.  Life is good, signing off KO

Author: zihuathyme

I'm a traveler, not as frequently as I would like , but I plan on doing more. After working full time at Mount Rainier National Park during the summer of 22 I have decided to retire completely and forever. Prior to that I was semi retired as a Wedding Officiant I officiated at about 20 weddings a season, and with my small delivery service I handled the distribution of a local high-quality Home and Garden magazine . Prior to my "semi retirement" I was in corrections and before that I owned and operated a bail bond agency. I now plan to travel to new places and exciting places, getting ready to do that as a solo as the Senior is no longer with me, his choice, and I am OK with that. For hobbies I'm a reader and love my kindle. And I enjoy writing. View all posts by zihuathyme