tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211000972024-03-03T18:25:35.880-06:00La Manzanilla on the Costalegresparks_mexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164875979449223368noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100097.post-90851296977600095342017-02-02T19:42:00.001-06:002017-02-02T19:42:55.637-06:00 La Catalina Educational Foundation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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La Catalina online auction fund raiser for education in La Manzanilla</div>
sparks_mexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164875979449223368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100097.post-43935052341859693402016-12-20T10:16:00.000-06:002016-12-20T10:16:21.265-06:00La Manz and Pedro's fish tacos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Glen and I have been wanting Pedro's fish tacos so he drove us up to La Manzanilla yesterday. Quite a lot of people and activity as we walked around. A few new things and the town was clean. the crocodiles are still there waiting for their chicken dinner.</div>
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We finally made it back to Pedro's, sat on the beach and enjoyed a nice breeze. Last time I had one of his tacos was a few years ago and I thought they were bigger. Big enough I could only eat one. Now they bring three in an order and I could only eat two. Got one in the fridge for later today. Best fish tacos I've run into around here but the ones on the waterfront in La Paz are the best.</div>
<br />sparks_mexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164875979449223368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100097.post-61896410331092777982016-08-27T16:08:00.000-05:002016-08-27T16:09:34.327-05:00International Beach Fiesta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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International Beach Fiesta in Boca de Iguanas. They advertise this as every Semester and that means twice a year in Mexico. No idea how it makes any money for the community because it's isolated. Not directed at locals and cost money for an entry ticket.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ibfestival.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">International Beach Festival site</span></b></a>sparks_mexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164875979449223368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100097.post-86778346913577899052016-06-11T09:20:00.000-05:002016-06-11T09:20:50.453-05:00La Manzanilla sunset<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another of David Dagoli's great fotos</div>
<br />sparks_mexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164875979449223368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100097.post-46876324700436958662016-01-21T18:17:00.000-06:002016-01-21T18:17:36.581-06:00La Manzanilla Rodeo Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's the schedule in Spanish. From what I understand there will be no Gringo day this year. No idea why because the Gringos have been quite proud of it in the past. Vamos a ver. Very fun event and only bull riding .... no bull killing.</div>
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International Beach Party</div>
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This is probably the 3rd or 4th year for this mass gathering at Boca de Iguanas. I stay away from this kind of thing because it can get very drunk out. Glen went up some year just to see the spectacle and maybe to see the girls. He just said lots of 20 somethings.</div>
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<b>From Facebook</b><br />
Boca de Iguanas. Enero 29 - Febrero 01<br />
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8 Fiestas Temáticas<br />
- Epic Pool Party<br />
- Mexican Party<br />
- Holi Colors Party<br />
- Luminous 3D Neon Party<br />
- Sunrise Afterparty<br />
- Dragon Fire Party<br />
- World Peace Party<br />
- Dream Peace Closing Party<br />
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<a href="http://ibfestival.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">International Beach Party Website</span></b></a>sparks_mexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164875979449223368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100097.post-84125983166358418192016-01-09T10:56:00.002-06:002016-08-28T11:28:46.188-05:00Tenacatita Bay from the air<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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David Dagoli from La Manzanilla got a ride in a two-seater plane and flew around the bay, down to the Colima volcano and back through Manzanillo. This photo is of the southern part of the Bay with La Vena beach and Los Angeles Locos below and La Manzanilla at the far end.</div>
sparks_mexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164875979449223368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100097.post-11409460131619357692015-11-27T14:10:00.000-06:002015-11-27T14:23:48.961-06:00Big surf in La Manz<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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From swells created by Hurricane Sandra that was a Category 4 as it passed. They are getting some people on the beach wet. I wonder how Barra de Navidad is doing.sparks_mexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164875979449223368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100097.post-5682611116079041102015-11-11T09:51:00.000-06:002015-11-11T09:51:21.877-06:00Sunset on the lagoon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another of David Dagoli's great fotos</div>
<br />sparks_mexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164875979449223368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100097.post-26071990816787382652015-11-07T17:55:00.000-06:002015-11-08T13:11:57.507-06:00Road to Boca de Iguanas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Not sure where all that sand came from and no that is not snow.<br />
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sparks_mexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164875979449223368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100097.post-12742921806420650712015-10-12T09:49:00.001-05:002015-10-12T09:49:27.299-05:00Lagoon wide open<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Not sure where all the water came from because we have not had that much rain lately .... but somebody decided it was time to open it up.</div>
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An easy and safe one this time</div>
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From La Manzanilla Plaza to Los Ingenios across the highway</div>
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Meet at the Plaza a little before 5 PM</div>
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A few surfers trying the waves</div>
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Thanks to hurricane Blanca</div>
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A little wind but very little rain</div>
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Yesterday the weather was normal with some very nice sunsets but we've been expecting this very large weather system coming in from the Pacific. Estimates are 2-4 inches of rain between today and tomorrow so we will count tomorrow.</div>
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Across the lagoon by David Dagoli</div>
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An unusual occurrence during the dry season although if they have some of the water table issues that Melaque has then it's not so dry. It's said they opened the lagoon to clean out some mangroves, widening it so the Crocodiles have more room and are more visible. Also to rebuild and repair the tourist walkway.</div>
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Lots of unhappy people about the smell and the filthy ocean. Nobody is on the beach or in the water. A few vacations ruined or just day trips from nearby towns. People wearing masks and towels to cover the smell. Scheduled to be open until Friday.</div>
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Chuy catches 4 rooster fish on the beach in La Manzanilla.</div>
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A crazy 4 days and better to stay away unless you are 20 something and into way too much party. Tickets at this late date are around $2000 pesos. The crazy invasion is from Jan 30 - Feb 2. Some entertainment listed below. </div>
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Quinta Kalavera // Reggae & Latin Rhythims</div>
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Elliot the furniture // Alternative</div>
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Carl Cabanillas // House</div>
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Lu Rov // House</div>
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Greetings from La Manzanilla!</div>
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This inaugural event to showcase ecological education, environmental stewardship and community sustainability will combine with the annual fundraiser to help raise the necessary funds to maintain the <i>YES (Youth Ecology and Sustainability) Initiative </i>and to build a multi-use outdoor classroom at the Youth Ecology Center in La Manzanilla this coming year. </div>
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Thus a space will exist at the Center where local and visiting teachers and students can learn, exchange research and ideas, provide service and innovation through collaboration in an inspiring, comfortable and green environment. The completion of this structure will ensure that the Center continues to provide an oasis for local community sustainability well into the future…</div>
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Help us celebrate sustainability through ecological education on Dec. 5 in La Manzanilla, and attend Tierralegre´s eco-fair! Please get in touch if you would like to help out with the event and/or if you have any questions, etc. Thank you! </div>
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Ayúdanos celebrar la sustentabilidad a través de la educación ecológica el 5 de diciembre en La Manzanilla y asistir el evento eco-feria de Tierralegre A.C! Favor de comunicarse conmigo si le gustaría ayudar con el evento y/o si tiene cualquier pregunta, etc. ¡Gracias! </div>
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<br />sparks_mexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164875979449223368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100097.post-23742611954743894542014-10-03T14:37:00.001-05:002014-10-03T14:41:53.887-05:00When the lagoon is open<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
When we get the kind of rain we've had in the last few months the lagoon becomes a river and opens into the ocean. A few crocodiles were reportedly seen offshore. No driving the beach route to Boca de Iguanas when this happens.</div>
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<br />sparks_mexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164875979449223368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100097.post-37536022624179133402014-03-24T15:40:00.000-06:002014-03-26T15:36:24.486-06:00Trolls and stalkers and Red-Tide<div style="text-align: justify;">
So many unhappy Gringos in Mexico and I think an abnormal amount on the Costalegre. Where you find this out is on the local message boards. Especially TomZap but occasionally on the La Manzanilla board. I like to disagree with people when their info is faulty and I like to complain about the ridiculous amount of advertising that goes on on TomZap. Personal attacks I don't like but way too many people seem to feel better when they can put someone else down. I blame most of the problem on terrible moderation on TomZap. No limits on advertising and almost no limits on personal attacks.</div>
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So this time around I was asking if there was any new information on the La Huerta police that were being investigated for the killing of 3 of my neighbors. I guess this is serious and real because the Mayor of La Manzanilla quit and left town. The three were stopped by the police leaving town after the Rodeo in February. Their bodies were found a few days later outside Manzanillo.</div>
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So along comes the stalker, troll, trouble maker telling me to stop asking questions about this very serious situation. I tell him to mind his own business if he has nothing to add. That's all it took for him to begin his rant. It turns out it's a guy using a woman's name and fake email address so he can't be contacted.</div>
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<i>Oh Oh come on over here and we can have a coffee, of course, you will buy. And by the way I am far more concerned than you are. Why don't we meet tomorrow at, 9a.m.. at Hectors, I will be waiting for you. And by the way I know what you look like. Maybe you are too coda..too cheap to buy me a coffee, but I would love to talk to you. </i></blockquote>
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<i>You can email mail me with that little white envelope by my name. I truly would love to meet you in person, even though I know you are a cranky pants.. BUT please I will be at Hectors at 9a.m. waiting.. So enough of wasting other peoples time.email me.. See you tomorrow. and. bring the kids and wife!!!</i></blockquote>
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I haven't been to the Rodeo since 2006 but despite my neglect it was still one of the most interesting and fun events I've attended in the area. Gringo Day and the Rodeo are Friday but here is a 3 day rundown from the La Manzanilla message board. </div>
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Festivities will begin the evening of February 5th. Everyone will gather on the main streets & the around the jardin at approx. 8:00 pm. A large lantern on a pole called a Farola will be paraded up & down the streets, followed by a Banda. People will begin following the Farola, moving to the beat of the music, dancing up one street, down another. Free punch (ponche) will be handed out. The street dancing goes on until 9:00/10:00. This evening announces that The Ejido will be hosting a luncheon the next day at the Casino at 2:00 pm. </div>
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On the evening of February 6th, the same happens in the evening, this time announcing the luncheon next day at the Casino will be hosted by The Gringos (Expats, Extranjeros, etc.). </div>
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February 7th, Gringo Day at the Casino 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Gringo volunteers will serve our home-made Birria to our Mexican friends & neighbors & guests. During the luncheon there will be dancing & a presentation or 2. After the luncheon everyone follows the Banda up to the Rodeo grounds (either by foot or by car), about 7 - 9 blocks away. Your contribution/ticket into the Casino also admits you into the Rodeo grounds (Feb 7th only). Where you will watch bull riding, dancing horses, lassoing, topped off with dancing to the Banda until sunset. The Rodeo grounds people will have refreshments & snacks for sale. </div>
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<a href="http://sparks-mexico.com/costalegre/Lamanz-Rodeo/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">La Manzanilla Rodeo 2006</span></b></a><br />
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