Walking the estuary
By Ed Kociela Far from the nightlife and frolic, there’s a place in Los Cabos where the wild birds fly and the mood is calm. In our explorations, my wife and I have discovered the estuary in San Jose del Cabo. Just south of the marina, and basically in the backyard of the El Presidente resort, this little treasure is a gem to explore. Before the Spanish missionaries settled the little town in 1730, the estuary was a place where the Pericu Indians obtained their drinking water for centuries. It was also a place where Spanish explorers...
read moreHappy Fourth of July
By Ed Kociela Happy Independence Day! This is our second Fourth of July celebration in Mexico and I really hope this year is better than last, which turned into quite a dud. Our daughter was on a hiatus from college, spending some time with us a year ago. It was a bit odd to her, being in a foreign country for the Fourth of July holiday, so we tried to make her a little more comfortable by doing some grilling, then heading to the beach for the fireworks. It was a hot and humid day, so we did a little pool time, hung out at the grill,...
read moreMusic festival rocks
By Ed Kociela One of our favorite places to hang out is the plaza in San Jose del Cabo. We have been there for Mexican Independence Day, Day of the Dead celebrations, Christmas fiestas, and a number of other events we just sort of stumbled upon. We find it the coolest place to hang out because it is a wonderful place for people-watching—we have what we call a couple of “gawking corners” where we watch the world pass by—and you never know what to expect. I mean, we have seen guys coming back from the nearby arroyo with a huge snake...
read moreG20: And now, they’re gone
By Ed Kociela I saw a lot of photos of the heads of state who were here for the G20 Summit and couldn’t help but feel sorry for them. Here they were, in this tropical paradise, all spiffed out in business attire. Is that any way to enjoy Los Cabos? I realize they had important work to do while they were here, but it was sad to see them all gussied up in shirts, ties, jackets, and dresses. I also felt sorry for members of the Mexican Navy’s infantry, who were clad in their camouflage fatigues with heavy Kevlar vests and helmets. They had to be...
read moreLos Cabos hosts G20 Summit next week
There’s no missing the preparations. Those who live and are visiting the Los Cabos region have seen the setup and increased security efforts for more than a week. Mexico is preparing to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit next week, from June 18 to June 19. The G20—which President Felipe Calderón described as the most important leaders’ meeting to have been held in the country—is the premier forum for international cooperation on financial and economical issues and brings together the leaders of 19 countries plus the European Union. In the next few...
read moreCarlotta a Category 1 hurricane; Baja safe
By Ed Kociela The Mexican government has issued a hurricane warning along the Pacific Coast from Punta Maldonado to Acapulco. The National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Carlotta has been classified as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph with higher gusts. Forecasters say it will build in intensity this afternoon and evening to Category 2 status. The hurricane is well south of Baja California Sur and no impact is expected in the Los Cabos area. However, the National Hurricane Center has released a statement...
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