THE COFFEE & PASTRY CREW
THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO VILLA PALMAR
PART OF THE TURTLE
THE TURTLE
TURTLE FOOT HOT TUB
TURTLE HEAD
THE BAY
After touring the hotel we went for a walk down the beach towards a small village at the opposite end of the bay. About half way down we came upon a small rustic kayak rental place that turned out to be much, much more. A Mexican gentleman (Roberto) was seated in front as we walked up. We greeted him and struck up a conversation, inquiring about the Yurts that were discretely placed behind some bushes. We discovered he was from Minnesota, and is the new manager. The place has a Bar, a Kiva type area with barbeque, a small outdoor dining area, a compost commode, showers and five Yurts. The Yurts are very nice and will rent for $50 to $60 a night. I asked Roberto if we could rent a shower the next day and he said he would, but no price was set. We also said he should rent showers to the cruisers regularly, since he had them working and it could be extra income for him.
A KIVA TYPE BBQ DOWN THE BEACH
A YURT RENTAL
The next morning Judy and I gathered up our soap and towels, jumped into the dinghy and headed for Roberto’s. When we arrived there was one of his workers out front and we explained we were there for showers. He called Roberto and got the okay. When I asked him to ask for the price he did and said $3. I said pesos? He said; No American. I said; NO WAY. He then spoke back into the phone, relaying my displeasure. Roberto then dropped it to $2. That is double the normal rate. I refuse to be ripped off. I conveyed my feelings to the employee who agreed whole heartedly. He said; just go ahead and use the shower for no charge, just don’t tell the boss. I declined, thanking him, but explaining that I did not want to get him in trouble and we could use ours on the boat. We were just trying to save water. We had already informed the other cruisers of showers being available so went around and informed them of the outrageous charge.
While we were over trying to negotiate shower prices, Ray was negotiating with them concerning a Cruisers pot-luck being held there that afternoon. He secured permission and at three thirty eleven cruisers showed up with various dishes. Everyone really liked the place with its natural native atmosphere and rustic aesthetics. It was very refreshing to get away from the high security stuffy atmosphere of the ritzy elite hotel, as beautiful as it is. The two employees were great people and became one with the group, enjoying the food along with us. They were absolutely fantastic. Now, if we can just get their boss to cooperate and learn how to build a steady and consistent business, without letting his greed destroys the opportunity.
MAIN HOTEL OUTDOOR BAR
SECURITY GATE AT MAIN ENTRANCE
Today we will go back and take photos of all that we have seen here so far, including the shower the manager wanted $3 a person for. There are many photos, but they will be lacking in order.
ONE OF MANY SECURITY GUARDS
After touring the hotel we went for a walk down the beach towards a small village at the opposite end of the bay. About half way down we came upon a small rustic kayak rental place that turned out to be much, much more. A Mexican gentleman (Roberto) was seated in front as we walked up. We greeted him and struck up a conversation, inquiring about the Yurts that were discretely placed behind some bushes. We discovered he was from Minnesota, and is the new manager. The place has a Bar, a Kiva type area with barbeque, a small outdoor dining area, a compost commode, showers and five Yurts. The Yurts are very nice and will rent for $50 to $60 a night. I asked Roberto if we could rent a shower the next day and he said he would, but no price was set. We also said he should rent showers to the cruisers regularly, since he had them working and it could be extra income for him.
A KIVA TYPE BBQ DOWN THE BEACH
A YURT RENTAL
A WORKER (ALAN)
The next morning Judy and I gathered up our soap and towels, jumped into the dinghy and headed for Roberto’s. When we arrived there was one of his workers out front and we explained we were there for showers. He called Roberto and got the okay. When I asked him to ask for the price he did and said $3. I said pesos? He said; No American. I said; NO WAY. He then spoke back into the phone, relaying my displeasure. Roberto then dropped it to $2. That is double the normal rate. I refuse to be ripped off. I conveyed my feelings to the employee who agreed whole heartedly. He said; just go ahead and use the shower for no charge, just don’t tell the boss. I declined, thanking him, but explaining that I did not want to get him in trouble and we could use ours on the boat. We were just trying to save water. We had already informed the other cruisers of showers being available so went around and informed them of the outrageous charge.
THE BAR
THE LOVE SHACK
THE RENTAL OFFICE
While we were over trying to negotiate shower prices, Ray was negotiating with them concerning a Cruisers pot-luck being held there that afternoon. He secured permission and at three thirty eleven cruisers showed up with various dishes. Everyone really liked the place with its natural native atmosphere and rustic aesthetics. It was very refreshing to get away from the high security stuffy atmosphere of the ritzy elite hotel, as beautiful as it is. The two employees were great people and became one with the group, enjoying the food along with us. They were absolutely fantastic. Now, if we can just get their boss to cooperate and learn how to build a steady and consistent business, without letting his greed destroys the opportunity.
MAIN HOTEL OUTDOOR BAR
SECURITY GATE AT MAIN ENTRANCE
Today we will go back and take photos of all that we have seen here so far, including the shower the manager wanted $3 a person for. There are many photos, but they will be lacking in order.
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