This is a very small fishing town which is mostly unspoiled by tourism. There are very few street vendors and there is no exposure to the high pressure selling which is typical of most everywhere in Mexico. The main tourist area is Ixtapa which, fortunately, is 10 or 15 km distant. There was a very evident military presence but we had no issues with a feeling of being unsafe while wandering the streets. Ed took a fairly extensive exploration walk which took up the better part of two hours. Of course this is very thirsty work and the obligatory visit to a beach bar was squeezed into the excursion. This was a very pleasant way to spend the day a gave a good opportunity to observe and interact with the local people.
Most big fish when caught for sport are returned alive but some are brought ashore. This scaffold is used to string up the trophies for photographing with their captors.
Most of the fishing is done from small craft with only two or three men in each boat.
Slim pickings today - I hope this is not a sample of a typical catch - if yes, a visit to the store will be required.
Perhaps this big fellow made off with some of the catch when the fisherman had his back turned.
Fishing is hard - it takes it out of you and what better way to recover?
Most big fish when caught for sport are returned alive but some are brought ashore. This scaffold is used to string up the trophies for photographing with their captors.
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