Zih Goodle Days

For Okanagan, because you asked so nicely.

If only I could turn back the clock, clear the hillsides of invaders (rich & poor), remove the timeshares and condo commandos, tar & feather the politicians that have betrayed us, and return Zihuatanejo to the place that I fell in love with, a place that put itself on the tourist map for its distinct natural beauty, warm people and serene tranquility, I would do so in a heartbeat.

Local VIPs including my wife entertained "judges" from the federal tourism program "Pueblos Mágicos" yesterday, showing them around and explaining local life and history to them. I understand some Ixtapa folks actually suggested using the name Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo instead of Zihuatanejo. That gave the locals a good laugh.

Our dear departed friend Gene "Cri-Cri" Lysaker (qepd) took this photo of the Palacio Federal (now the Museo Arqueológico de la Costa Grande) and the Escuela Primaria Vicente Guerrero back in the mid-60's back when we still had our beautiful estuary full of mangroves.

This is a view of Playa Las Gatas back in the mid-60's before it was invaded by a gazillion restaurants.

This is a postcard from the mid 70's showing the old Hotel Calpulli on Playa La Ropa back when my father-in-law managed it. It was one of my favorite places to hang out.