Puerto Escondido

...or, not feeling like a freak show for once.

This weekend, we (Shelly, Lisa, Jennifer, and I) went to Puerto Escondido, a beach town about 12 hours from here on an overnight bus (or 6-7 if you drive yourself!). In August, we went to nearby Huatulco, and I really can't compare the two... Puerto Escondido just blows Huatulco out of the water. And with the size of the waves there, it really could. Puerto Escondido is mainly a surfer town, which implies a very laidback feel, and lots of gringos. Since there were many tourists, we weren't stared at very much, and it felt good to "blend in" for once! I didn't blend in trying to surf, though, as my two attempts to stand up on the d**n thing were fruitless.

We stayed at Casa de Dan y Carmen, which is now Casa de Dan y Carmen is down the road at their restaurant, which was the deal when they broke up. We rented a cabana/apartment for two nights, and got a great deal. I am itching to return!

The accommodations were great, the food was great, the beach was amazing (although unswimmable in some parts), and I really can't wait to go back!

Below: Ice cream man on the beach, an overhead view of one of the beaches, and our cabana.