Within my circle of friends, I have a reputation for writing letters to inform companies of my disgust & disapproval....a Super Bowl commerical & Micheal Franti's Stay Human Apparel immediately come to mind.
However, I have a strict rule.
For every [polite & constructive] complaint a positive letter must follow.
Here it is.
The positive.
A rare moment
[many of my friends won't believe].
Giving the place I love to hate, a little bit of love.
Sayu [oh, it is so hard to say],
Sayulita.
However, I have a strict rule.
For every [polite & constructive] complaint a positive letter must follow.
Here it is.
The positive.
A rare moment
[many of my friends won't believe].
Giving the place I love to hate, a little bit of love.
Sayu [oh, it is so hard to say],
Sayulita.
Sam and I met thirteen years ago while working as environmental education teachers in New Hampshire. We traveled from seasonal job to seasonal job as naturalist for three years [as every recent graduate avoiding the 'real world' should]. After working outdoors for two east coast winters, we migrated west to the isolated Hawaiian islands; tucked away deep in the Pacific. A year later we lived out of a Nissan Ultima; surfboards on top while traveling the Golden State of California for work, each week a new destination to set up camp. We were professional outdoor educators, guides and naturalist roaming the Earth for surf, hikes, frisbee golf courses and Trader Joes; while juggling that pesky little thing called, a job.
Signing up for a guided tour on vacation has the potential to be absolutely horrible.
Our friends who were visiting were interested in a tour, based out of Sayulita....
MexiTreks guide & owner, Steve had me within five minutes of meeting by asking 'are there any injuries or allergies I should be aware of before we begin'. He is the real deal, I immediately thought to myself; nostalgic for the good ole' days, as a guide.
I observed him from a naturalist perspective, admiring how he presented us with a sense of place as we embarked upon our journey and he outlined our upcoming adventure. Steve is a true expert with a vast knowledge of the surrounding flora and fauna. More importantly he cares for his community and respects the culture and beliefs of the locals.
Our friends who were visiting were interested in a tour, based out of Sayulita....
MexiTreks guide & owner, Steve had me within five minutes of meeting by asking 'are there any injuries or allergies I should be aware of before we begin'. He is the real deal, I immediately thought to myself; nostalgic for the good ole' days, as a guide.
I observed him from a naturalist perspective, admiring how he presented us with a sense of place as we embarked upon our journey and he outlined our upcoming adventure. Steve is a true expert with a vast knowledge of the surrounding flora and fauna. More importantly he cares for his community and respects the culture and beliefs of the locals.
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Our hike began in San Ignacio; just south of Sayulita along the main highway. We walked the historic pathways which once connected the small pueblos of the area; traversing the lush canopy to San Pancho.
Thank you Shelly and Kevin for visiting, finding this gem of a hike & spoiling us!
Too bad Sammy was hunkered down over the toilet all day and missed out
on this adventure.
Too bad Sammy was hunkered down over the toilet all day and missed out
on this adventure.
