Ali was taking Ouest out for her picnic today and asked where she wanted to go eat. “Aguafall.” Yeah, we call it a waterfall and she calls it an aguafall (though actually it is just a water fountain). Some of the Spanglish she invents is pretty unique but it makes us realize just how much she is soaking it all in. Both kids understand pretty much anything we say to them in Spanish.
Across the dock from us is a young cruising couple and next to them is a small Mexican sportfishing boat. A couple days ago the cruiser was talking to the owner of the sportfisher after it came back from a charter. During the conversation he told the fisherman that he had lost his rod and reel overboard recently and asked if they had any they’d like to sell. The guy said he’d see what he had.
Two mornings later the cruisers woke up, went out on deck and found three rods and reels along with a note letting them know it was a gift. Just like that.
I love Mexico, bad press and all—and when things like this happen it warms my heart. It just confirms all the feelings that I have about this country and the people here. Como México no hay dos.
8 Comments on “A Gift”
Nice to hear another positive story about generosity experienced by cruisers. The cruising community seems to be a conduit for generosity, both flowing in and out, which is a big part of what makes the lifestyle so appealing to us…live with little but experience a lot!
Please translate “Como México no hay dos”. My google translator comes up with “As Mexico is a”. That doesn’t make a lot of sense. We traveled for sixteen days in Mexico in December and fell in love. We see why you like it! We will be back.
Yeah, this one is more a figure of speech than an exact translation. It basically means “There is no country like Mexico. Mexico has no equal.” Like that.
There’s nothing like Mexico? that’s what I think it means.
I totally agree with your assessment of Mexico, and thank you for putting it in print for others to see. Its sad that so many Americans won’t go there or think badly of the Mexican people because of what they hear in the press and from prejudiced people. It is a wonderful country with wonderful people. I grew up in San Diego and interacted with Mexicans in the U.S. regularly, as well as on many trips south of the Border. Sure, there is crime there, but look at the crime rate in Chicago if you really want an eye opener. Most Mexicans are good, honest, hardworking people just trying to make it in this life like the rest of us.
I have flown many trips to Mexico. While many of my fellow pilots won’t leave the hotel or the tourist areas on the layovers because they have been instilled with fear by my company, the media, and the U.S. State Department, I prefer the areas where there are no tourists, where you can get a street taco for a few pesos, and where the locals are quick to smile and help a stranger. That, to me, is the real Mexico.
Hey Pat, long time listener first time caller:) how did you hang that hammock chair? Looks like halyard line but how do you not get that funky uncomfortable angle and keep it away from the mast? I’m running an unstayed rig so no spreaders and such… Maybe that’s it?
If you drop South from where you are a bit there’s a big ditch, go east thru that ditch (opposite direction you went thru it last time) you’ll find a warm blue ocean on the other side. When you get to that ocean drop us a line, I’ll buy you and Ali, a beer.
Cheers,
Troy and Lisa
Hey Troy, we tied a line around the jib, then tied a stainless ring to the other end. We then dropped the jib halyard through the ring and attached it to the swing. Works good. The kids can swing around until they are silly dizzy.
It warms my heart too when I read a story like this … especially after nothing but crazy crap on the tv news! We vow not to watch it, but like a bad train wreck we’re still drawn in. It’s nice to be reminded that good people really do exist!
Thanks for the comment above about how you attached the swing. Great idea! BTW, Ali is right to view it as a complement that your kids aren’t tan and dark … it’s a pain to keep them protected yet you do!