Music 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 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...
read moreG20: It’s time
By Ed Kociela About a year ago, a friend of mine in the tourism bureau told me all about the preparations under way for the G20 Summit, a gathering of the top 20 heads of state from around the world here in Los Cabos. There was a lot of work to do at the time. There were pieces of the infrastructure–from road repairs to sewer line replacements–that had to be taken care of. There was a renovation of the San Jose del Cabo historic downtown. And, oh, yeah, there was a convention center to build. When I spoke with my friend, they...
read moreNavy Day in Los Cabos
As the son of a sailor, I’m pretty familiar with the Navy. I mean, not only was Dad a sailor, so were a couple of my uncles. Even my wife served in the U.S. Navy. For the life of me, I can’t figure out how they let this cute little young lady not only certify as a Navy diver, but one who specialized in underwater welding. So, when Cara said she wanted to go down to the marina last week for Dia de la Marina—Navy Day in Mexico—all I could say was, “Aye, aye, ma’am.” We arrived at La Playita in San Jose del Cabo early, but obviously not early...
read moreDon’t miss the San Jose del Cabo Art Walk
By Ed Kociela There’s something about San Jose del Cabo that touches the creative soul. Hemingway came here between books to chase marlin across the Sea of Cortes. Steinbeck came here with his friend, scientist Ed Ricketts, to collect biological specimens in the estuary. Art is in San Jose del Cabo’s blood. That’s why now, the city’s heart beats vigorously as a new generation of artists look to the small, crowded streets for inspiration. There are many tourist destinations on the map that dedicate a little corner of their world to art....
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