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This is Puerto Escondido, the mexican wave machine aka the “mexican pipeline” . Itยดs a beach brake that gets overhead and tubing with NO swell.. The swell ...
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Papaya Surf

We stayed at a really nice, cheap place with a GREAT internet connection. A great internet equals gold for us and updates for you, so that’s always a big plus! It was situated right in front of the beach and the break, the owner was super relaxed and we digged the vibe here and in Puerto Escondido in general. Here’s some portraits and colors from the street, as well as photos from Papaya.

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Categories: Accomondation, Mexico, Surfing & Longboarding Tags: budget, Cheap, good, Hostel, Hotel, Papaya surf, pool, puerto escondido, Wifi

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The mexican wave machine

Friday 16/03/12 00:05 by Petter

This is Puerto Escondido, the mexican wave machine aka the “mexican pipeline” . It´s a beach brake that gets overhead and tubing with NO swell.. The swell was about 2ft when these images where shot. If you wanna have a look at hard core surf you should definitely go here cuz i haven’t seen a wave that brakes like this so close to the shore anywhere else. Craaazy, every second surfer that came up had a broken board. I jumped in on the point further down the beach, and that was tricky enough with the take off spot over the rocks, with every one pushing the limits more and more. Puerto Escondido is a surfers macho-man-paradise number 1.

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Categories: Mexico, Surfing & Longboarding Tags: barell, Barrel, beachbrake, Big, going, Great, machine, mexican, Off, perfect, pipeline, puerto escondido, Swell, Tube, Tubing, Wave, Waves

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golden

Thursday 15/03/12 12:25 by Linn

Two years ago Petter and I attended a workshop with a man called Phil in Coffee Bay, South Africa. Petter made an super nice necklace out of a stone and it became his favorite. It later got sacrificed to the Swedish surf and he says he has felt naked ever since. Until this day! He found a piece of amber and made a local artist here in Puerto Escondido turn it in to a necklace after his own design.

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Categories: Mexico, The translantic trip Tags: amber, art, necklace, puerto escondido, semi

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breakfast @ el Cafecito

Thursday 15/03/12 00:20 by Linn

Super sweet breakfast at El Cafecito in Puerto Escondido! Can recommend the chocolate/banana milkshake, their banana cake, spinach/cheese croissant and their peanut butter toast with banana on.. Don’t know if Petter can recommend the “Mega plate for a hungry surfista” with three scrambeled eggs, bacon, pancakes…

Categories: Chill days, Mexico, Restaurants, The translantic trip

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Aerial Photograph – Residencial Conejos, Huatulco, Mexico

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Residencial Conejos, Huatulco, Mexico - taken from air at a Cul-de-Sac at the end of Cerrada Mirador. This picture was taken from a camera rig suspended ...
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Aerial Photograph – Residencial Conejos, Huatulco, Mexico

March 13, 2012 by Rob Huntley

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Aerial photograph of Residencial Conejos, Huatulco, Mexico – taken from air at a Cul-de-Sac at the end of Cerrada Mirador. This picture was taken from a camera rig suspended below a kite (Kite Aerial Photography – KAP). The photograph was taken in 2008, but just recently added to the Getty Images catalogue.

Residencial Conejos, Huatulco, Mexico - taken from air at a Cul-de-Sac at the end of Cerrada Mirador. This picture was taken from a camera rig suspended below a kite (Kite Aerial Photography - KAP).

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Happy Huatulco Birthday J.P.!!!

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THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012

Happy Huatulco Birthday J.P.!!!

Current location: Huatulco, Mexico

Forgive me I am very much behind in my blog entries and someday will catch up with stories from Las Hadas, Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa. Or you will all have to buy the book I plan on writing of the Doolittle’s adventures at sea. Just for fun, you can submit ideas for the book’s title below. For now, here’s a present time blog post….

So here we sit and sweat in Huatulco, Mexico awaiting a weather window to sail across the dreaded Tehuanapecs. This is an isthmus of land where the gale force winds blow regularly (50-70 knot winds) so it’s time to stop and wait for the right time to jump across. Here’s an interesting quote via Wikipedia:

“Most of the hurricanes that form in the Eastern Pacific organize in or near this body of water. A strong, gale force wind called the Tehuano periodically blows out over the waters of the Gulf of Tehuantepec, inducing strong upwelling of nutrient-rich waters which support abundant sea life.”

Before you stop and gasp and “ooooh” and “aaahhh” about how we are adrenaline junkies or putting ourselves in danger, let it be noted that most sailors wait patiently for a wide open weather window. This usually results in puttering across the 240 miles using the engine to reach Puerto Madero. This is the benefit of modern technology and high tech weather forecasting. However, just to keep it exciting here are few stories I’ve heard personally (I’ve condensed them down to a few sentences):

“We left early in the weather window so we’d have some wind to sail. We faced 50 knot gusts on the nose, but after 24 hours it just died and we motored the rest of the way. By the way have you tried the steak sandwich here?”

Molly’s thoughts: Um, yeah. If I am sailing into 50 knot winds on the bow of our Catalina 38, we’ll be back in San Diego in no time. No thanks! Find me a 7 day weather window of dead calm and I’m ready! Besides have you ever seen an 8 and 10 year old puke cheeseburgers in the cockpit….I have and it ain’t pretty! My goal is to avoid repeating this event at all costs.

“We were halfway across and the winds picked up. I noticed the larger shrimp boats and commercial fishing vessels flying past us to reach Salina Cruz (a commercial port located halfway across). My crew member wanted to keep going so we could get across because we were out of ice. I explained that if these bigger, more experienced boats were running for cover so was I in my 29’ sailboat. We waited 3 longs days for the winds to die down.”

Molly’s thoughts: So there’s a place to stop in case you encounter crappy weather? Yes! And who’s this motivated, driven sailor whose main goal is ice for his cocktail…I love that guy!! Ok, this true story is from Ben on his last cruising trip 15 years ago. He and his dad got caught in the T-pec winds and ducked for cover. It always conjures up images in my head of Gilligan and Mr. Howell stranded on a small boat together.

Take heart there are quite a few sailboats “stacked up” here awaiting a good time to go. We won’t be alone and will have plenty of company as we make our way across to the border of Mexico and Guatamala.

With another long passage under our belts, it has been nice to hang out, clean up and rest for a while. We chose to sail straight through to Hautulco which was an approximate 230 mile sail (2 nights/3 days) from Zihuatanejo. Finally, we were very fortunate to get some great wind and were under sail most of the way. It had also been a while since we ‘buddy boated’ and the boys enjoyed being able to hail our friends who were within radio range most of the time. The dolphin videos I posted earlier show our continuing magical encounters with dolphins who at one point began a game of pseudo “tag” between our boat and Panache about ¼ mile away.

Again, we observed several sea turtles floating five to six miles offshore and they continue to make me giggle with their delayed and slow reaction to our approaching boat. At one point, I turned to Ben and said, “Isn’t it amazing that these guys are 80 to 100 years old?” To which he responded, “Of course, they live that long! They live in out in the middle of the ocean ALL by themselves!”

The boys and I have learned to not take offense to such envious observations from the Captain…although come to think of it he is telling the story of being offshore all by himself for 10 days more and more often these days…hmmmmmm!

We are enjoying our time here in Huatulco which is a town with some charm, albeit quite “touristy”, and I was relieved that we were able to celebrate JP’s 8th birthday on dry land. After arriving, we walked into the marina office and upon hearing the name of our boat, the manager got up and walked over to his desk. Soon we realized he had retrieved a package my sister, Kathy sent with all of J.P.’s birthday presents. Imagine our excitement to receive our first delivery in over 3 months!

A treasure chest of items awaited us! At the top of the list was J.P.’s IPod touch which he had saved for and purchased himself. Phew! The boys were also excited to finally receive belated Christmas presents, custom made baseball jerseys. We gave Mickey, the devoted Giant’s fan, Lincecum #55 and for the contrary J.P., a Phillies Roy Halliday jersey with “Doolittle” written across the back. The latter runs for cover as Mickey and I bust out the 2010 World Champion DVD’s which replay the playoffs and all 5 World Series games….we purposely play the NLCS defeat of the Phillies over the sound system really loudly so he can hear it! Hey if you’re going to wear a Phillies jersey on my boat, you better be prepared for some taunting!

J.P. celebrated his 8th birthday here in on dry land in HOT Huatulco. So instead of granting his wish of, “hanging on the boat and playing with his IPod Touch”, we convinced him to swim at the hotel pool across the street for the day. Nicole and Aaron form Bella Star and Zach from Panache (his new BFFs) helped us celebrate while playing in the pool, eating “Panditas” (Gummy Bears in Spanish) and wearing funny “Felicidades” glasses/hats. We had dinner at J.P.’s new favorite restaurant, Senor Puck’s and ended the day with a cake I made with the boys’ help. With Doolittle Cakes on sabbatical I looked forward to this task, but soon found it frustrating as the interior temperature of the boat reached 90 degrees and was limited by the minimal decorating tools onboard.

As we delved into the cake, we listened to newly downloaded Star Wars music from J.P.’s IPod and drank ice cold Fresca. Hopefully, a birthday he will not soon forget!

Cheers,
Molly

Note: If anyone knows the limits to MLB-At Bat internationally on an IPhone, please let us know. Mickey and I are trying to plan how to feed our Giant’s addiction and watch some games this season. We are currently keeping up by reading the San Jose Mercury News blog, Extra Baggs.






This is how cruisers celebrate b-days! Bring your own plate and fork, cram yourself into the cockpit of the boat while Star Wars music plays on the stereo and consume cake and Fresca (no ice)!!!!



















Doolittle Parties may be on sabbatical, but give me a can of frosting and some action figures and I'll try to make a go of it! The chocolate 'Ratones' are from the local supermarket. Note to self....baking cakes on a boats is a pain in the booooty!





















You can take take the kid out of America, but you can't take the America out of the kid!! JP's new favorite restaurant! Why? We had just gotten done with a 3 day ocean passage and this was the first eating establishment we found....air conditioning (it's frigin' hot here), t.v.'s, free WiFi and chicken nuggets.

Día Internacional de la Mujer Huatulco 2012

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012

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Giant Turtles and the Wonders of Oaxaca

A trip to the coastline of Oaxaca to surf and witness the miracle of the return of sea turtles.

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In Mexico, the fiesta is far from over

In Mexico, the fiesta is far from over

By Sofia Casillas, 
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With spring break just around the corner, many San Diego State students may be looking for a quick vacation destination. Luckily for them, Mexico is mere minutes away. Although traveling to this country has become especially controversial after a spike in regional crime and violence, its unaffected charms must not be forgotten. Beyond its outcrops of violence, Mexico remains one of the world’s richest cultural, historical and natural beauties.

Last month, the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs said, “Resort areas and tourist destinations in Mexico generally do not see the levels of drug-related violence and crime reported in the border region and in areas along major trafficking routes.”

The respected travel guide “Lonely Planet” claims the safest places to visit in Mexico are Mexico City, Mérida, Todos Santos, San Miguel de Allende, Huatulco, Playa Del Carmen, Guanajuato and Puebla.

Mexico City is known for its Plaza Garibaldi, which is the home of mariachi music. This plaza is located in the heart of the city and is near museums and other restaurants where travelers can enjoy local tequila. La Casa Azul is located in Coyoacán, one of the 16 boroughs that reside in Mexico City, and is known for being the former residence of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. It is home to a museum that features a collection of clothes and jewelry worn by Kahlo, as well as some of her most honored paintings such as “Long Live Life” and “Frida and the Cesarean.”

Huatulco, a former fishing village, has become a preferred beach resort, boasting miles of sandy beaches. This village offers adventurers the options of snorkeling, diving, kayaking, surfing, cycling, rafting and taking tours of Huatulco’s breathtaking waterfalls and coffee farms.

La Quinta is a region of Cancún that offers tourists a variety of bars, nightclubs and authentic tacos. Playa del Carmen offers direct buses to the Cancún airport as well as to La Quinta, which is worth the visit as it is walking distance from some of Mexico’s clearest waters.

Traveling is always a risk, whether it be in Mexico or any other point across the globe. Travelers must always be cautious, especially when consuming alcohol and walking alone at night.

According to the U.S. Consular Agency, “Alcohol is involved in the vast majority of arrests, accidents, violent crimes, rapes and deaths suffered by American students on spring break.”

It is also wise not to carry an excessive amount of money or wear flashy clothing and jewelry, which attracts attention. The best option is to leave valuables at home.

Those concerned about money should search for all-inclusive deals, which sometimes include airfare, hotel or resort, meals, beverages and other amenities.

“I suggest getting an all-inclusive deal. You don’t have to pay for food or drinks,” integrated marketing and communication senior Jonathan Vu said.

Political science and Spanish senior and Tijuana resident Jessica Ceja recommends traveling with someone who speaks Spanish or is familiar with the area.

Those interested in studying abroad in Mexico can visit the International Student Center for more information. However, be aware many Mexican programs have been suspended because of the CSU Executive Order 998 (3.a) and warnings from the U.S. Department of State Travel.

If studying abroad is not feasible, other traveling options should not be overlooked. The best time to venture to Mexico is near the end of December through Easter, right in time for spring break. For those who decide to travel to Mexico, the advice is simple: take necessary precautions, travel safely, learn, have fun and eat tacos.