Sand castles are nice. Sand castles with the name of the location built in, brilliant.
Like being greeted with glass of champagne, Peru welcomed me to Mancora with sand and sunshine. Something I accepted gratefully after weeks of gray skies and rain in Cuenca, Ecuador (especially in El Cajas).
As mentioned in the November Update, I was so excited about soaking in the sun and devouring Peruvian ceviche that I may have climaxed a little too quickly.
The traveler’s diarrea was bearable, but my first ever armpit sunburn was not okay.
I walked around for the next two days with my arms half cocked like I was on steroids. I promised people at the hostel I wasn’t a meat head, just an idiot.
The small beach town of Mancora is a popular surfer and backpacker stop as well as a vacation hotspot for Peruvians. I was told people flock to the beach all year round, especially on weekends in the summer (Dec-Apr) and Mancora’s biggest celebration is New Years Eve.
I spent 5 days in total in Mancora, enjoying the tranquil surfer vibe. I spent the first 2 playing in the sun and the next 3 hiding from it.
Here are visual treats for your eyeballs to kick your weekend off right.
Mancora's #1 form of transportation, the MotoTaxi. Pictured here cruising main street.
Mancora's most popular beach - a perfect place for good 'ol slow motion run.
Chicks Who Surf Turn Me On.
OMG! There is so much going on in this photo I can't even begin to explain it. Ice cream, horses, surfers, whaaaat?
This is how you build a Mutha' F*#@'n Sand Castle like a BOSS
A Cevicheria in Mancora Peru - Serving the best Conchas Negras (black shellfish)
Crushing Conchas Negras. Delicious.
The view of Mancora from a lighthouse above town
"Chau Sol, Hasta Manana" - Mancora
Moral of the story: Life’s a beach man, but dude, always wear sunscreen. (hippie voice)
Next time don’t tan with your arms above your head.
That takes talent to manage getting an armpit sun-burn. Yikes!
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