Yun and I took a trip to Abe’s house in Guaymas last weekend along with her parents. We drove down after work on Friday, departing around 6pm. We arrived around 12.30am. It seems like we used to get there a lot quicker, but there is now a long line to leave the country. Probably not a good sign when people are lining up to get out. Also not a good sign when one gets interrogated when they try to depart. I’ve often wondered what happens if we don’t answer the questions correctly.
Despite the madness at the border – it’s really nice to get away.
The entire weekend was spent mostly sleeping and reading. Excessive quantities of both, which was truly therapeutic. We only left the house once to spend some time in Empalme, a little pueblo on the sea south of Guaymas.
The beach is probably the best this time of year. No seaweed, lower tides, and reasonably warm water (mid 80s). Earlier in the year the water temperature is in the 90s, which isn’t as refreshing when it is 110+ with humidity. Also, the beach is mostly empty, except for part of Sunday.
There was plenty of great food for consumption. Yun made a roast Saturday night and we had fresh jumbo shrimp for lunch. Seafood is so ridiculously cheap – particularly in Empalme. A kilo (2.2 pounds) of shrimp or scallops runs a little less than $10.
We’re hoping to return soon. We talked about a week touring around Sonora in December for an easy getaway. Abe’s neighbor in Guaymas owns hundreds of hectares (2.5 acres to a hectare) that he raises cattle to sell for the beef. Seemingly low overhead. He told me he pays as little as $50 a hectare. That might be a lucrative business some day.
I asked Tavo this last week if he would be willing to build me a home in Mexico. He said he would be happy to do that. Five additional workers would cost less than what I pay Tavo daily. So with 5-6 guys working on a house, I could probably have it done in less than six months.
If we take a trip through Sonora in December, I’d like to look to possibly buy land in Magdalena, Imuris, Guaymas, or possibly Empalme.
That Corona on the beach is calling my name! It would be so cool if you guys built a sweet house down there. I vote for Guyamas since it is closest to Tucson.
Drinking light beer now? I would think with all the time you spend on the beach in Mexico you wouldn’t be so pasty white! Sounds fun. Wish we were there!