Día del Amor y la Amistad

The people of Mexico are much more expressive in love than Canadians.  One obvious example can be found in their traditional ranchera music.

It was a beautiful day Sunday February 14 and the streets of Guanajuato were filled with couples carrying flowers etc as well as vendors of all sorts of Valentine gifts.  My valentine and I went for dinner and then to a concert of romantic music in Teatro Principal.

La Riviera Nayarita

The trip to the beach was a total success.  I have finally learned how to spend the day on the beach.  One needs: beach umbrellas, a table, beach chairs, toys, and a cooler full of food and beer.

We slept in the small town of Lo de Marcos and started the day with a jog on the local beach.  After a late breakfast we drove to a different beach each day: Guayabitos, Los Ayala, and Chacala.

The drive home Monday was brutal as somehow I consumed tainted food, and even though I had taken Dukoral before I left, I got sick.  We stopped as I felt nauseous, I got out of the car, fainted in the heat, and then vomited.  I recovered somewhat after that.

Tuesday I felt poor, was struck by severe diarrhea Wednesday and had to stay in bed all day.  Finally decided to take the Cipro that brought from Canada just in case.  I am recovering now thankfully.