our pelapa....in yelapa

From Yelapa Nov 08

my brother came to visit for t-giving. or, at least he intended to visit for t-giving. instead, he bought a non-refundable plane ticket for the week before t-giving.

So, d and i were free to plan a mini-vacation at the last minute. we went to yelapa, mexico.

From Yelapa Nov 08

We flew to Puerto Vallarta the day after t-giving, and then waded through yelling taxi drivers to grab a cab and then a water taxi south to the small fishing village of Yelapa. It was JUST what we needed. Yelapa is home to native indigenous people...and a number of american expats who live there part of the year.

From Yelapa Nov 08

our host was Isabel, an 82 year old expat who has lived in yelapa for 38 years. our pelapa was the best one she had (er- the only one available for the dates we needed!) and the highest up on the hillside. despite trading head colds, we really enjoyed ourselves - tasting ceviche, incredible fish tacos, daytripping to the marietta islands, and just hanging around. sigh. it was sooooo relaxing.

From Yelapa Nov 08

we were so sad to leave!

From Yelapa Nov 08