Last night's celebrations ended late but we slept well. Jay had been having a bad cough that interrupted his previous night's sleep. So, we weren't up early but felt rested enough to try making our way to Yelapa, Mexico. There are no roads to the seaside town and no cars in town. I think it was once known as a hippy drug spot in the 60's and 70's. Electricity has been recently introduced.
The events of the trip went like this: After breakfast, we walked across Puerto Vallarta's 'second bridge' to the spot where busses leave to Mismaloya and Boca. I like like the view of the enormous bay from crooked Highway 200 as it winds it's way along the coast to the south. From Boca it heads inland but we got off and walked down the hill to the beach. We had contemplated trying to walk for a bit of the journey, but as it was late morning, we bought tickets on a water taxi that departed at noon. We were charged 60 Pesos.
The water taxi was quite fast with a 220 HP outboard. The water was a little rough in places as the Pacific can often be. There was a stop or two at other coastal coves and beaches having no road access. We got into Yepala in about 40 minutes. We jumped off at the beach stop and Jay nearly ended up under the boat. We walked up the steep stairs and towards the town proper rather than towards the famous waterfall. The streets are cement and stone and only about a meter and a half wide. They wound through people's yards and property. We only crossed paths with pedestrians and horses. No signs helped with the directions. It was quite interesting and very unique.
It was getting late enough for lunch, so we stopped at Cafe Bahia. The food was pricey-looking with a highend presentation. That is not our usual type of fare but we had fresh local tuna on sushi rice and pickles. I also ordered a mushroom soup. That, with the drinks, came to $30 so didn't cost as much as it would have elsewhere. We were right at the public dock, so leisurely finished and got on a 2:30 return boat to Boca. There's always a bus waiting for the 28 kilometer return to Puerto Vallarta. Yawn.
Only one full day left here?