We packed our bags...

Zipolite , Mexico - Polarsteps Polarsteps We packed up our bags, said our goodbyes to everyone and went back down the hill to catch a short collective to Zipolite .

 We packed up our bags, said our goodbyes to everyone and went back down the hill to catch a short collective to Zipolite. It was a much easier trip to our accommodation, which was flat and right on the beach. We were shown to our small but cozy cabin right next to the bar. We had to sign a waiver that we understood that the water in Zipolite beach is very dangerous, the most dangerous current in Mexico, and to not go any further than below the knee. Fair warning as we saw a good few people that had to be rescued by lifeguards, as the waves were like nothing we have ever seen. It was almost like they were in an epic fight with each other ripping around. 🌊😨😱

We went to get fruit and tortillas from a fruit shop literally right next to us a minute up the road. Talk about having everything on the doorstep. We hung around the hotel for a bit and then we went for a walk along the beach where we caught a beautiful sunset. Along the way back, we met the French family from the homestay in Oaxaca, who had missed the Mazunte festival but were visiting Zipolite as well. It was Charlize's birthday and she wanted to go naked in the ocean. She was definitely in the right place to do it as Zipolite is a nudist town. Luckily we were still clothed when we met the family, as we very well could have been naked, which would have been very awkward. When in Zipolite! 👀 The following day was very slow where we woke up late and hung out in the hammocks all day. The hammocks are great because you get to hang by the beach under a shade, and people just bring things to you to browse, eat or drink. Emma bought some necklaces from one of the lads going around. We met a Mexican man called Diego who we had unbelievable craic with. I was telling him about all the memes about Mexicans which we loved, and how we loved the Mexican phrases "no mames" and "no Pasa Nada". We loved how they put chili and lime on everything, and they put anything in a tortilla. Then I told him that we love spice on everything, which always surprises Mexicans. We even have bought a liter of hot sauce and that we now do too much what the Mexicans do, putting chili lime on everything, and everything in the tortillas. Can't tell if we are ruined or have unlocked the secrets of life. He bought us some fish tacos which were his favorite in the area, we told him he didn't have to but he insisted. They were incredibly tasty, and he even offered to get us beers but we were all beered out from Mazunte. Later, Diego left to get beers, and we stayed by the bar for a while as he met his friend (Gus) and came back with the friend. His friend did tours which he offered to us. We had wanted to do a dolphin watching tour since coming to Puerto Escondido, but they were expensive there and we had a jazz festival the entire time in Mazunte. We very happily accepted and arranged to do the tour in the morning. Gus would pick us up at 5:45 in the morning, my God! We knew it would be worth it though, as the tour was a must do in the region as it was supposed to be really good. Diego went off with Gus again and we spent the evening getting our stuff ready and hanging by the beach. I told Diego to be on time, as I know what Mexicans are like. In the morning we tried to get Diego up to go, but there was no waking him. We went off with Gus to Playa Pantheon where we got life jackets before getting on the boat. Gus was also going to eat but his stomach was not well so we went without him too. We didn't really mind, we got into the boat with the others on the tour and caught a beautiful sunrise at 6am while heading out. 🌅🚤 We asked the tour guide to speak in Spanish as we wanted to practice our Spanish. Sometimes it was hard to hear anyway over the engine, if she was at the back where we were, it was easier. The first things we saw in the water were mantra rays and turtles. We saw a single large dolphin which put on a little show for us, jumping out of the water and spinning around. It was really incredible, we were not expecting it. We saw a shark jumping out of the water, which is very rare. The guide said this was only her fourth time seeing it, and she works on that tour every day. We then came across a group of dolphins which are smaller than the first one we had seen. Soon after, we came across a huge group of these smaller dolphins, possibly a hundred or more. We asked to go in the water with our snorkels to get a better look. We went in and quickly got back out as there were yellow jellyfish everywhere. We were very lucky not to get stung, but it was cool seeing the dolphins swimming around under water. They were putting on quite a show as they playfully jumped out of the water and spun around like a tornado. The smaller dolphins are much more curious and playful, and can often be seen jumping out of the water and doing acrobatics. It was an incredible experience seeing them out in the wild. We went back after to snorkel by the coral, where we saw the colorful fish swimming in and out of the coral reef. Overall the experience was absolutely worth it and we were very glad we managed to do it before leaving the area. We got a collective back to the hotel afterwards, which really just looked like another taxi but was much cheaper. We hung out in the hammocks for the rest of the day until it got to sunset, when we treated the locals to two white moons during their sunset. We went out to experience all Zipolite had to offer, its dangerous current (only up to the knees) and its nudity. It was fun practicing my Lucha Libre moves on the waves bollock naked. A little baptism for the balls if you will. Mushy (my Dad) would be proud, all the ladies were looking at my hot wedding. 🥵👀 We hung out a bit after by the bar where we met and talked to some Americans. We wanted to hang out with Diego but he went to see the sunset from the viewpoint, Punta Cometa. We were tired after the tour and from getting up early, so we didn't go with him. He went straight to bed when he came back instead of hanging out with us as was the plan. We thought the gringos scared him off, but he explained the following morning that he was fasting and didn't have the energy to hang out. We didn't mind as we had a nice time anyway, we went for some food with one of the Americans, and they gave us some mezcal and some biscuits while we talked. We got patatas bravas, a goats cheese salad and a Jamaica (hibiscus) fresh water. It was a very nice way to end our last night in Zipolite. In the morning before checking out, we were out having a coffee when we saw Diego again, and we chatted until we had to check out. We exchanged numbers and he said that if we need help or want to meet his friends along our journey, to message him any time. We said our goodbyes as he very much needed some food, and we finished packing. Just as we were going to check out he came back with a gift for us and thanked us for such a good time. He bought a bracelet for each of us, a shame we didn't have time to return the favor with him. Hopefully, we can meet in the future again as we had a great time with him, and then we can repay the gift and good time he gave us. We hugged a last time, and I told him to go get some food this time and not to get distracted with gifts that he didn't have to get for us. Although, it will be a great reminder of this beautiful place and our new Mexican best friend. 🇲🇽🥹