The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

We in Huatulco are very sensitive to environmental issues as this area just received the Earth Check Gold Certification.  So when an old issue came full circle, we thought it best to bring this to the forefront again.

While it may be an old issue it has certainly not gone away...The North Pacific Gyre is essentially a huge island of garbage twice the size of the state of Texas, and weighing in at more than 3.5 tons.

The "patch" has actually been around since the 1950s, or at least this is when we first really noticed it.  Most of the garbage originates on-shore and is swept to the ocean via wind and currents, often times from our lack of proper disposal.

Why Do People Love the Beach?

I have often thought about this.  After all, the beach, or sand is nothing more than crushed up rock and coral.  Why do so many people search far and wide for the best beaches?  Why do many people choose beach destinations for their holidays? 

Here are my top 10 reasons why people love the beach.

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Copalita Eco-Archeological Park

Today's post is by Lic. Carlos Alejandro Becerra Ortega, Analista de Comercialización, Parque Eco~Arqueológico Copalita.  The English translation is by Sue McClam www.huatulcolanguagecourses.com

The Copalita Eco-Archeological Park extends over an area of 81.14 hectares.  It offers a wide diversity of ecosystems and great cultural interest due to the existence of pre-Hispanic structures.  The National Institute of Anthropology and History has begun excavation work with economic help from FONATUR.  Evidence of human occupation that dates back more than 2000 years has been found on the site which is located along side the mouth of the Copalita River.  The park forms part of the pre-Hispanic settlements of great importance on the Pacific Coast of Mexico.

Rain Check

Some of you may have noticed that the blogs have slowed down...errr, were non-existent for the last five of six days.  Tough to blame it on the weather although it has been raining, rarely do I it write these blogs outside anyways.  So, what gives?

I suppose I have taken a rain check the last week.

So, to kick things off again, I offer you these interesting tidbits about Mexico.

Today is International Surfing Day

Zicatela - Photo by Kona Boy

Today's post is from Celestino Rodriguez a Puerto Escondido local and legendary surfer

"Zicatela" a word that means nothing to many, but to some means almost everything. Some people wouldn´t even know it´s a beach, while others would pay thousands of dollars to come and surf for just a day in Zicatela.

Formerly, a place that only held small fishing boats and once in a while a random tourist who somehow found his way down here, or got lost, now holds prestigious international surfing competitions. Now, surfers from all over the world come and make it their home for a few weeks.

Mexico Video Series

MARINA ARMADA DE MEXICO "GRACIAS" from Pedro Torres on Vimeo.

Here is another amazing video produced by Pedro Torres and shot by David Torres for the Mexican Marines.  David's cinematography is beautiful and he has produced an entire collection of Bicentennial videos and also videos on the traditions of Mexico.  I recommend going to www.vimeo.com and searching for him and his other videos.  Click on the four arrows on the bottom video bar to get the full screen image and HD experience.