We're home...was that really only two weeks

We arrived back in Zihuatanejo yesterday, the day of the state election for Governor.  The campaign has consisted of several months of wildly made political promises, rallies, music, handouts and signs with smiling faces everywhere. The actual election seems to be viewed as a bit of a sham, many of the locals no longer vote as they feel that there is no point...the results were already set when one of the candidates withdrew and threw his support at one of the others.  Small voting sites are dotted throughout the town, some at street corners, some inside small stores or offices.  We hope the "best man wins"  and that the state will benefit from a change in leadership....but on arriving home all we noticed as that no alcohol was for sale at any of the restaurants or stores near our home...it's important to vote sober obviously. 

We spent our last night on the road in the ideal beachside community of Troncones.   We had saved a bottle of champagne for our last night and enjoyed yet again, one more fabulous sunset in this beachside haven at the Hacienda Eden.  

We awoke to our first and only car problem of the entire trip....a flat tire.  Gene handled this little setback much better than I would've.  I must admit, that I will probably complete my life with never actually changing a flat tire.   Gene didn't let the little problem overwhelm him...instead he got right into it and before we knew it, he had the spare out and on and we limped back into Zihua...grateful to be home safe and sound. 

Gracias to Jim and Gaya for taking care of our dear little dog Cori and for proving yet again, that dogs really do smile -  we've been subjected to endless kisses and hugs by our dog since arriving back. 

We are catching up with neighbours and friends and are happy to have the sun and warmth back in our lives.