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SMALL CO-INCIDENCES…LITTLE BLESSINGS

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Originally Published the Week of Oct. 20, 2020 in Western Outdoor Publications

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It’s been a helluva year, hasn’t it?

Definitely one for the books and a year none of us will ever forget. It’s been unlike any year in history if you think about it. Surely, in our lifetimes.

…and it’s not over yet.

…and it’s not going to change automatically just because the calendar flips to 2021 in two months. Or because the crazy election is over in November.

We simply don’t know. Maybe it will get worse. Quien sabe? Who knows?

I was thinking about that the other day. It could get worse? Really?

For ourselves, how many more punches to the nose can we take and still remain standing?

And while I was sitting there sinking into “bluesville” and edging into feeling sorry for myself…

My wife, Jilly nudged me as she often does and interrupted my thoughts. She’s always looking at her cellphone.

“Hey, look at this photo of the grandkids! Pretty cute aren’t they?”

A cellphone with two grinning little ones was shoved into my face.

…and I laughed.

Yea. They are pretty cute at that.

“Remember that last time when we had them over for that barbecue? We had the huge blow-up pool from Walmart all set up and we all jumped in and splashed around with them?”

Actually, I do. And it was a lot of fun. Silly fun with silly grandkids and sillier adults.

And it made me smile.

Maybe it was more than just serendipitous co-incidence that she had nudged me.

Divine intervention?

A poke from the galactic powers of the universe to sit up and take notice and stop whining?

There really were a lot of reasons to smile.

In the middle of all the insanity, there were and are many blessings.

In fact, at the time this happened, my toes were buried in warm sand.

On a beach. At the ocean… in the sunshine… under a palapa with a plate of shrimp and a cold beer.

How terrible is that?

Only reason for that was business was slow. Like all businesses. Bummer. Had a few hours to kill.

We live about 30 yards from the water’s edge. Gosh…we run a fishing operation in Baja where I daily have to push boats into the water by hand up to my waist in the waves.

Our restaurant is on the waterfront steps from the bay.

And I realized this was the first time in more than five years that I had actually taken time with my wife to sit on the beach.

Because business was slow.

But, here I was. Able to sit and enjoy and put my toes in the sand and jump into the water…not for work. Just for the heck of it.

We had snuck away from work for just a few precious hours.

And then all the other stolen moments…that we never get to do normally.

Dinner out with clients.

Taking time to smoke a cigar and have a beer with friends.

Time with the kids and watching the grandkids grow up.

Watch a movie on TV from beginning-to-end without having to watch it in 30-minute increments over a week.

All the home dinners where Jill and I got to play in the kitchen and actually have real conversations.

Occasional naps.

I actually finished a book or two.

I had time to do some gardening and construction projects

Take a walk.

All the little unusual blessings in the maelstrom of a turbulent year.

I NEVER do these things. I never have time to do these things running our businesses.

Forced “time out.”

And, all those other things?

Ultimately, they were just “inconveniences.” Most things we don’t like in life are just that…inconveniences.

There aren’t that many things in life that are “critical” if you have your health and family.

This just happened to be a year of more than incredible “inconveniences.”

We all had our health.

Wearing masks…inconvenience.

Social distancing…(sigh)…inconvenience.

No restaurants…movies…parks…sports…inconvenience.

No more than 2 persons in a car…inconvenience.

Re-runs on Netflix and Roku…inconvenience.

Getting completely sanitized before they let you into any building…inconvenience.

Standing in line at 4 a.m. for groceries and toilet paper…BIG STUPID INCONVENIENCE.

Waiting 40-deep at markets for beer here in Baja when they shut down the breweries (non-essential business)…MAYBE THE BIGGEST STUPIDEST INCONVENIENCE OF ALL!

But we endured. And we endure s’more.

Many many many folks here in Baja and everywhere in the world have it so much worse than us. It’s beyond critical. It’s tragic.

There’s a zillion conflicts and turmoils swirling everywhere.

But right now. Right then… Next to my wife on a sunny beach in Mexico is a blessing.

Will have to clean up and get back to work in an hour or so.

But, I gotta remember to savor these little moments. Little co-incidences. Little blessings. Little miracles.

Please pass me another beer.

And thank you, Lord. Thank you galactic powers of the universe.

For small blessings and little miracles. And co-incidences.

And the occasional poke in the side.

That’s my story…

Jonathan

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Jonathan Roldan has been writing the Baja Column in Western Outdoor News since 2004. Along with his wife and fishing buddy, Jilly, they own and run the Tailhunter International Fishing Fleet in La Paz, Baja, Mexico www.tailhunter.com.

They also run their Tailhunter Restaurant Bar on the famous La Paz malecon waterfront. If you’d like to contact him directly, his e-mail is: jonathan@tailhunter.com

Or drop by the restaurant to say hi. It’s right on the La Paz waterfront!

_____________

Jonathan Roldan’s
Tailhunter International

Website:

www.tailhunter-international.com

Mexico Office: Tailhunter International, 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico

U.S. Mailing Address: Tailhunter International, 8030 La Mesa Blvd. #178, La Mesa CA 91942

Phones:
from USA : 626-638-3383
from Mexico: 044-612-14-17863
.

Tailhunter Weekly Fishing Report: http://fishreport.jonathanroldan.com/

Tailhunter YouTube Video Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLvdHL_p4-OAu3HfiVzW0g

“When your life finally flashes before your eyes, you will have only moments to regret all the things in life you never had the courage to try.”

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END-OF-THE-YEAR BAJA

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Originally Published the Week of Oct. 7, 2020 in Western Outdoor Publications

It’s been a heck-of-a-year, hasn’t it?

A lot of us just want to press “fast forward” and put 2020 behind us with hopes that 2021 will be different. Or at least back to some semblance of normalcy.

If not 2021, then how about 2020 version (2.0)? A lot of us would settle for that!

A few months ago, I was in that same tank. Tired of quarantine . Tired of protocols. Tired of restrictions.

Tired or looking at empty beaches you couldn’t go on. Tired of looking down empty streets and restaurant that remained closed.

As a fishing operation down here in Baja, it was disheartening to take another phone call or answer another e-mail with another client needing to cancel their fishing trips. It was either because of nervousness, age, pre-existing medical conditions or plain old fear.

Some cancelations had nothing to do with the fishermen who were eager to come down. However, they had to cancel through no fault of their own. For example, their flight was canceled again…and again. Or that the immigration office was not processing passports this year “until Covid was under conrol!”

And so, the clients just gave up out of shear frustration and put postponed their trips.

I get it. I got it. Sure…WHAM…every day. Every day another punch right in the kisser.

Just the way it is. This year. Like you, we keep rolling on.

But, with each passing week, I gotta say, things are looking more optimistic. Maybe, I’m just getting used to the new “normal” here.

I look around and I’m saying, “This is not a bad time at all to be down here.”

Check it out.

For better or worse, we’ve been blessed with cooler temperatures this year. The sun is out and it’s warm, but we’ve been spared all the 100-degree temps we normally see in the season.

Because there’s been so little boat traffic, the waters are markedly cleaner and clearer. Although fishing has been up-and-down, my divers and snorkelers are telling me that not only is the water clearer, but there’s a lot more sea-life happening as well. They’re seeing a lot more down there than normal .

I look scan the city’s the main streets. I see palm trees in the breeze and very little traffic. It’s like Baja 20 years ago. The air is cleaner too!

I can actually get seated at a restaurant without reservations. And, my gosh…the service is so much faster and friendlier as well. You’ve been missed!

The waterfront tourist areas are not should-to-shoulder tourists bumping into each other. You can actually walk and stroll like in the old days.

The hotels have great deals and it’s nice to be in the pool without 50 drunk guys or kids doing cannonballs right on your head. I can swim a lap and don’t have to dodge anyone. The swim-up bar always has a seat waiting for me too.

Wanna go somewhere? Taxi drivers found their manners again.

They’re willing to take you anywhere. Willing to make a deal with you too! You’re not taken for granted anymore. They also know they’re competing with UBER and other services.

Remember landing at the Cabo Airport then finding that standing in line for immigration and customs sometimes took longer than your flight? Crowds are largely gone.

You grab your luggage and you’re out the door. You can start your vacation with a smile instead of being worn out from a travel day.

More airlines are coming back. More airlines are adding routes to Baja as well. Prices are back to being competitive. You may not get a happy meal or a cocktail on the flight anymore, but the airlines want you back in the worst way.

You want to go snorkeling or diving? You want a sunset cruise? You want to rent a car or ATV? Finally try paddleboarding?

And fishing? Sure, there’s boats available and they can’t wait for you to climb aboard.

Step up! There’s no waiting.

Yea, it’s not such a bad time to be here afterall!

That’s my story!

Jonathan

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They also run their Tailhunter Restaurant Bar on the famous La Paz malecon waterfront. If you’d like to contact him directly, his e-mail is: jonathan@tailhunter.com

Or drop by the restaurant to say hi. It’s right on the La Paz waterfront!

_____________

Jonathan Roldan’s
Tailhunter International

Website:

www.tailhunter-international.com

Mexico Office: Tailhunter International, 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico

U.S. Mailing Address: Tailhunter International, 8030 La Mesa Blvd. #178, La Mesa CA 91942

Phones:
from USA : 626-638-3383
from Mexico: 044-612-14-17863
.

Tailhunter Weekly Fishing Report: http://fishreport.jonathanroldan.com/

Tailhunter YouTube Video Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLvdHL_p4-OAu3HfiVzW0g

“When your life finally flashes before your eyes, you will have only moments to regret all the things in life you never had the courage to try.”

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WHERE CAN I FIND “REAL” MEXICAN FOOD?

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Originally Published the Week of Oct. 3, 2020 in Western Outdoor Publications

I think I was just asked about the 5^th time this week by visitors some version of “Where can we get real-authentic Mexican food?”

Good question. But, I have a hard time understanding how to respond.

I have to usually pause a minute before answering.

“What do you mean by ‘real authentic Mexican food?” I ask.

“You know, the usual food, but we figure that since we’re here visiting in Mexico, we can get the REAL stuff!” they’ll say anxiously.

Well, that doesn’t help me much.

It would be like me visiting someplace like New York and asking, “Where can I get real ‘New York’ food!

Throw a question like that into a bunch of my New Yorker friendsd and you’ll end up with as many different answers, arguments and debates as there are people in the crowd.

Mexico is probably a lot like New York gastronomically speaking. Visitors come down with a certain culinary expectation. And that could have been formed by eating at too many Taco Bells; neighborhood chain restaurants; or local neighborhood eateries.

Mexican food is as varied as the areas of the U.S.

Northern Mexico near the border has it’s regional specialties. Areas on Mexico’s East Coast have food far different from areas of Mexico’s Pacific coast or regions. Central and southern Mexico have their own specialties as well.

Even within those geographical vicinities, there are variables. For instance, urban food will be different from rural areas. Mountainous areas likewise have different food preparations than areas on the lower elevations.

So, when someone asks me where to go for real authentic Mexican food, it’s a tough answer. In our area, I tell them if they’re looking for the kind of food they’re used to back home in the U.S., they probably won’t find it.

They are usually somewhat disappointed, but I tell them hit the streets. Go eat at local eateries. Not tourist spots. Eat at street carts and small vendors. Eat at places that you see a lot of locals eating and they can’t go wrong.

Invariably, they end up loving their new discoveries.

Actually, instead of telling people what “real Mexican food” is, it’s often easier to tell them what is NOT real Mexican food. It surprises many visitors.

For instance, if you’re looking for “pre-formed” taco shells like you find at fast food places back home, you’ll be disappointed. Most tacos are served in soft hot tortillas you fold-around the hot filling.

The closest thing to a pre-formed taco might be “tacos dorados.” Not named after the fish. It just refers to a deep-fried taco that is fried until “dorado” (golden).

You will not find ground beef in your Mexican food.

You will not find sour cream in your Mexican food.

To the surprise of many, you won’t find shredded cheese in your Mexican food or even any cheese at all. Mexicans DO like hot melted cheese called “queso fundido” served as an appetizer very much like fondue.

By the way, Nachos were an American invention! Hard to have nachos if there’s no cheese around. Forget finding black olives too!

Fajitas? Nope. That hot skillet full of sizzling veggies and meat is a gringo concoction too!

Chili? You’ll get a blank stare.

I once threw a party for a bunch of my friends many many years ago when I first arrived here in La Paz. One of the items was “chili dogs.”

Who doesn’t like chili dogs?

Mexicans love their “hates.” (hotties). But every single person at that party wiped the chili off their hot dogs then put them back in the bun. I was mortified!

It was like watching someone pulling all the toppings off pizza and only eating the crust. Are you kidding me?

Chili’s origin is not Mexico. It’s the U.S border areas and started as a stew you tossed meat, beans and spices into.

Who does not love those deep-fried chimichanga burritos? We grew up on them at little league games; Tastee Freeze; and Mexican chain restaurants.

Well, that was an accident that happened at a gringo restaurant when the owner accidentally dropped a burrito into hot oil. It was so good, he kept it on the menu and its popularity grew.

Speaking of burritos…guess what? They didn’t origiate in Mexico either. You WILL find burritos in Mexican cities (mostly in street restaurants or tourist areas), but historically, they had their genesis in California only about 60 years ago.

And the fillings?

You’ll get shredded meats, grilled chunks of meat, but nothing that resembles what you’re used to. Again, no ground beef. Most of our Mexican friends use ground beef to make…hamburgers…an unquestionable gringo concoction.

Two other little tidbits of non-Mexican origin:

Ask for a lime in your beer, and you’ve just labeled yourself as a tourist. Locals don’t put a slice a lime in their beer.

The lime thing was something you squirted on the lip of your beer bottle or rubbed on the rim of your glass to keep flies away.

Picked up by certain beer companies…the idea took wings.

Finally, what’s more synonymous with Mexico than a margarita? Lots of places will lay claim to it’s invention, but most historians will point to it’s inception in California. And interestingly, most locals I know don’t drink them. They don’t even drink tequila.

We have had a restaurant in La Paz for over 12 years. Most will prefer rum drinks or whiskey shots over tequila drinks. They think gringos are crazy for drinking tequila!

By the way, that bottle of Tapatio hot sauce you’ll find everywhere? Check the label. It’s made in Southern California in Los Angeles!

That’s my story!

_____Jonathan_________

They also run their Tailhunter Restaurant Bar on the famous La Paz malecon waterfront. If you’d like to contact him directly, his e-mail is: jonathan@tailhunter.com

Or drop by the restaurant to say hi. It’s right on the La Paz waterfront!

_____________

Jonathan Roldan’s
Tailhunter International

Website:

www.tailhunter-international.com

Mexico Office: Tailhunter International, 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico

U.S. Mailing Address: Tailhunter International, 8030 La Mesa Blvd. #178, La Mesa CA 91942

Phones:
from USA : 626-638-3383
from Mexico: 044-612-14-17863
.

Tailhunter Weekly Fishing Report: http://fishreport.jonathanroldan.com/

Tailhunter YouTube Video Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLvdHL_p4-OAu3HfiVzW0g

“When your life finally flashes before your eyes, you will have only moments to regret all the things in life you never had the courage to try.”

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THEY’RE MAKING IT TOO EASY!

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Originally Published the Week of Sept. 16, 2020 in Western Outdoor Publicaitions

License plates say a lot about certain areas.

Arizona’s plates proclaim the “Grand Canyon State.”Georgia’s plates tell you they have a lot peaches.

Minnesota wants you to know that they’ve got “10,000 lakes.” The “Corn State” is Iowa. Easy one.

I’m not quite sure about South Carolina as “the iodine state?” Hmmm…

Anyway, you get the gist.

Baja California’s license plate tells you it’s the “Frontera”. The Frontier.

Back in the day, almost 3 decades ago, when I first showed up down here in Baja, It surely was. On my first trip diving down by myself, it was not without some trepidation.

Armed with Auto Club Maps, tour books, extra water, gasoline, engine hoses and belts, shovels and even extra toilet paper, I sallied forth across the border. And there was no mistaking when you came across that threshold at Tijuana.

You were indeed, NOT in the U.S. any longer.

It looked different. It felt different. Even the Mexican air felt different.

And when you finally broke out past the dusty concrete block buildings; tire shops; mom-and-pop taco stands and roadside vendors and into the open arid desert heading south, you were on an adventure.

That desert went on for endless miles. It still does.

Over the many years, it has continued to be an adventure. And to live down here in those days, meant living on a much narrower margin of error than back in the U.S.

If you needed something, you didn’t just go down to the mall or Home Depot. If something broke, you fixed it or did without.

If you had to get from Point A to Point B, you had to ask yourself, how essential was it to get there? Did you have enough gas? Could you even buy gas? Did you even have transportation? Many is the time I walked…and walked…and walked s’more!

Finding the simplest thing could take an entire day driving from place to place.

Everything had to be planned and calculated.

You actually had to plan meals way in advance.

Running out’ve tomatoes or sugar wasn’t as simple as getting to the nearby grocery store. Maybe you’re out’ve water. Even more critical.

Even if you got there, there was no guarantee that they even had tomatoes or sugar…or water!

Things weren’t fixed by a simple phone call or checking the internet. There was no internet. No cell phones.

You could wait days or weeks for the simplest of services.

Initially, this took some getting used to. As Americans we’re used to having everything there at our fingertips.

But, living in Mexico took some adjustment. And for me, living out in the Mexican countryside made things double-hard…or at least incredibly inconvenient. You just learned to get along without…or adapt.

It could get frustrating. At times, it could be precariously dangerous or urgent. It still is for a majority of folks down here.

We used to love it when a friend would travel back to the states. They carried lists of all the things that could be (dare-I-say) “smuggled back” down to Baja.

Please bring me music cassettes, a tool, a pair of shoes, some fishing line…Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue…American food! Sausage…cheese…jerky…maple syrup…coffee!

Friends and clients used to actually bring famous In-N-Out hamburgers down to me from California. They were cold and greasy, but what a treat!

I would hoard and eat by myself where no one could see me devilishly inhaling that cold burger like a little pack rat. It was manna from heaven!

All of these things were the trade-off for being able to live by the ocean in a beautiful place.

That was living in the “frontera” of Baja.

Fast forward 2020.

Transportation?

A good number of my office staff arrive by Uber. Clients make their way around town or arrive at our restaurant by Uber. Need to get somewhere? It’s as easy as tapping out the app on your cellphone.

Three years ago, there were 8 Uber cars here in La Paz. Now, it seems half the population is an Uber driver.

You don’t have the ability to get bigger or smaller vehicles or share rides, but compared to transportation even 5 years ago, Uber is a no-brainer. It’s just good solid transportation for a fraction of the cost.

Locals don’t have to take crowded buses or walk. Visitors don’t have to rent cars or take expensive taxis.

My own car is good for about 5 miles. That’s it. Then it overheats. Uber has been the answer.

In fact, I don’t even need to spend/ waste a day hunting for many things anymore.

As I write this in my office, the delivery man just dropped off an Amazon box.

Yes the magic “A” word! Danger! Danger!

Thank you. Finally. Got that coffee bean grinder we “really” needed.

Let me put it over there with the box that came yesterday with the special diet cat food for our rescue cat; wine bottle openers for our restaurant; and the new electric toothbrush.

All “essential” things!

The day before that, they even delivered on Sunday. Got that cool set of patio lights; a new folding stepstool and even guitar strings! Waited two-whole days for that delivery!

Yes, convenience has arrived. And it’s been a game changer, even a life saver.

They’re making it too easy. And easy to get spoiled.

Progress and technology in Baja. Living the dream!

Now, if only they could deliver one of those In-N-Out burgers hot! Hopefully, another story for another time.

That’s my story!

Jonathan
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Mexico Office: Tailhunter International, 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico

U.S. Mailing Address: Tailhunter Sportfishing8030 La Mesa Blvd. #178, La Mesa CA 91942

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BAJA GROUND ZERO VOICES

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BAJA GROUND ZERO VOICES

Originally Published the Week of May 7, 2020 in Western Outdoor Publications

I thought this week rather than headline news, you might be interested in comments from locals and gringos living in Baja regarding what it’s like south of the border right now.

It’s not too different from the U.S. But, just to give you some context:

Currently, as of this writing Mexico has more than 2000 fatalities and 23,000 reported cases.

The states of Baja Norte and Baja Sur have about 2000 cases with about 40 deaths.

The statewide quarantine is in effect until May 30th. For almost 2 months, all beaches, schools, public areas, restaurants, stores and other non-essential businesses have been closed. There is an 8 p.m. curfew in place.

Many tourism businesses are making plans to re-open after the first of June. A number of airlines plan to start flying during that time as well.

Here’s just a small slice of what folks are thinking and, in many ways, it’s not too far from what many of us are experiencing.

HORACIO (49-year-old-taxi-driver) – It is very difficult. We do not have too many cases in La Paz, but we watch the U.S. news and it is crazy. I need to work. There are no riders for my taxi and no gas for the car. There is no other money.

ANGELINA (Single Mother of 2) – In our town the government announced a food truck would arrive with lots of food. We waited 4 hours with several hundred other families. No truck ever showed up. Several weeks earlier, they did the same thing, but the first people got all the bags they could carry. There was nothing left for anyone else. Then, the workers were told they were only supposed to give 2 bags to each family.

NINITA (Retired teacher 60 years old) – I am OK because I have a retirement check. But, my grown children all lost their jobs so they have moved back with me. Even my daughter that teaches in the United States returned because her school closed. They eat A LOT! It is nice to be together again, but I am worried for them.

JEFFREY (Retired gringo living just outside Tijuana) – At first we didn’t take it seriously. Then people blamed the U.S. for infecting us so they wanted to block the border. Kind of ironic really. All the Americans were crossing the border to buy toilet paper and there were lines at all the big box stores like COSTCO.

LORENZO – (panga captain) – There is not much to do. No business. Normally, we are very busy. We live 40 miles from the city and our pueblo has no internet. School is closed. We have no TV. We cannot go to the city because the roads are blocked. There is no medical care here and no money for gasoline for the panga or the car.

CHALO – (cook 52-years -old) – The restaurant I work at closed. So, I stay at home. But, there is not even beer to drink. All the breweries got closed by the government. So, shelves are empty or the prices are triple normal. Some people are selling blackmarket illegally from their homes or trunks. The police will arrest us if we are out past 8 p.m. But, I know people that still have parties. I have no car so I can’t go anywhere.

NORMAN – (70 year old retired American) – Many gringo neighbors had to decide to stay in Mexico or leave. I understand many of my friends are older and high-risk so they didn’t want to take a chance with Mexican medical care. There’s no shortage in the markets and this is my home so I plan to stay. But, I have many things like TV and a computer and internet that locals unfortunately do not have.
ROSALIA – (43 years old office assistant and mother) – I have a reduced salary and work hours, but my husband cannot work. He got sick during the quarantine and has been in the hospital several times for emergencies to his kidneys. I cannot visit him in the hospital and be with him because of the virus. But, they send him home very quickly after treatments because of the virus in the hospitals. Then, his illness comes back.

JACOBO – (Musician and graphic artist) With all the restaurants and bars closed I have no place to play but I can make a little money online doing graphic design. I am from mainland Mexico and moved to Baja. I was going to move back home with my parents when the virus first hit Baja. My parents are both doctors and told me to stay in Baja where it is safer. Everyone is angry at the politicians. They did not act quickly enough.

Many people ignore the quarantines and defy authorities. They have parties. They go to the beach. They do not respect social distancing. They do not believe this is a big problem.

ZACHARY – When the quarantine hit, I had just pulled the sailboat I live on out’ve the water. I didn’t think this would be two months. I am on a boat sitting on blocks on DRY LAND in a dusty boat yard ! Not my favorite idea of social distancing. Cabin fever crazy right now!

SERGIO – (Transportation Driver) – My wife keeps making me clean the house. We have the cleanest house in the neighborhood. I need to get out before my wife makes me clean the house again. But there is nowhere to go!

That’s my (their) story!

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Jonathan

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They also run their Tailhunter Restaurant Bar on the famous La Paz malecon waterfront. If you’d like to contact him directly, his e-mail is: jonathan@tailhunter.com

Or drop by the restaurant to say hi. It’s right on the La Paz waterfront!

_____________

Jonathan Roldan’s

Tailhunter International

Website:

www.tailhunter-international.com

Mexico Office: Tailhunter International, 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico

U.S. Mailing Address: Tailhunter International, 8030 La Mesa Blvd. #178, La Mesa CA 91942

Phones:

from USA : 626-638-3383

from Mexico: 044-612-14-17863

Tailhunter Weekly Fishing Report: http://fishreport.jonathanroldan.com/

Tailhunter YouTube Video Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLvdHL_p4-OAu3HfiVzW0g

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ENDEAVOR to PERSEVERE

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ENDEAVOR to PERSEVERE

Originally Published the Week of Dec. 17, 2019 in Western Outdoor News Publications

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I know it’s the holiday season.

Christmas is still two weeks away and I don’t wanna sound like the Grinch. I love Christmas!

However, a couple of nights ago, I was overdosing on Christmas movies. One-after-the-other on TV non-stop.

Ever been there? A little too much sugar and spice at one time?

All the Hallmark movies end the same. Pretty girl falls in love with the good-looking guy in the cute Christmas village.

Clarence gets his wings with the help of Jimmy Stewart and a Wonderful Life.

Charlie Brown and his little tree give us the true meaning of Christmas.

Bing Crosby had his White Christmas after all.

Y’know, as much as I love Christmas movies, there’s only so much sweetness and goodness a guy can take in a row. So, I did a 180 with the TV remote.

I popped on Clint Eastwood and “The Outlaw Josey Wales.” Yea!

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Nothing like a squinty-eyed Clint with a big pistol in his hands to bring a guy’s testosterone levels back in line.

Hardly Christmas stuff, but what the heck…

There’s some gems in there. You may remember, actor Chief Dan George as the old Indian Lone Watie. He says to Josey Wales (Clint Eastwood)

“Endeavor to persevere.”

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It’s a phrase that kinda stuck with me. In fact, I was reminded of it just a few days ago.

Jerry and his buddy, Alex, have been fishing with our operation in La Paz for about 10 years. Jerry wrote me an e-mail asking for suggestions on what kind of fishing gear to get for Alex for Christmas.

Not an unusual question on its face. But, the e-mail had some “involved” questions about “dual drags” and “graphite rods vs. fiberglass.” There were questions about “knife jigs” and “colors of trolling lures.” Did I know anything about “retrieve ratios” for fishing reels?

Let me put this in context.

Ten years ago, Jerry and Alex when they first came to visit, they couldn’t catch a fish if fish jumped in the boat. In fact, they had never fished in the ocean, let alone fishing in Mexico.

They weren’t terrible.

Let’s just say they were “inexperienced.”

They fumbled with rods and reels. They tried to tie knots that came undone. They busted rod tips and tangled lines. Hooks ended up catching hats and clothes. Open tackle boxes tipped over spilling all manners of “stuff” on the floor.

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We’ve all been there in some way, shape or form. But these two brothers just couldn’t get the hang of it.

Fish were lost. Bites were missed. How can they be the ONLY boat in my fleet that comes back with zero fish during a wide-open bite?

Not just one day…almost every day.

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I try to make a point every day of talking to each of my fishermen to check on them. And every day, Jerry and Alex had the longest faces.

And a lot of questions They couldn’t understand why everyone else was catching fish except them.

Every day, I’d answer their questions. We would try to figure out where their technique was off. Try to rally and encourage them.

But, pretty much everything they tried just complicated it. In my mind, they were simply thinking too much and trying to hard. Concepts like how to pin a bait were concepts that just couldn’t grasp.

But, give ‘em credit, they hung in there.

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When I bid them “adios” and thanked them for visiting, I was sure they wouldn’t come back.

I shook their hands. All I could say was, “Hope you had a good time and I’m sorry you didn’t catch more fish.” What else could I say?

They shook my hand and thanked me and one of them smiled and said, “Endeavor to persevere” as he ducked into the shuttle van.

Endeavor to persevere? OK. Whatever.

At the time, I figured it meant, “O well, that’s fishing.” See ya around.

Like I said, I thought I’d never see them again.

But, every year, they returned.

Every year they got a little better. It took a bit, but the next year, they caught a few more fish although they still bumbled. And they still had a mound of questions each day after fishing.

And, normally pretty shy guys, I saw them talking to other fishermen too.

And each year, they got a bit better. So, did their gear.

That first year, it was like some kid at Walmart or Target sold ‘em a bill of goods and made a helluva commission. They came with so much junk they were told they “must have” to fish in Mexico. I felt sorry for them.

But the more they learned and watched, the better the gear got. It was good to see.

Other guys were still catching more and bigger. But Alex and Jerry were starting to have more fun.

Not one time in all those years did I hear them bitch about anything. It was never “the captain’s fault” or “the weather and current” or “bad bait.”

They hung in there. They persevered. And they got better.

And it was more fun for me too. Anyone in this business likes to have folks enjoying themselves.

I reminded the guys about that first year and them saying “ Endeavor to persevere”. Apparently, they were fans of Josey Wales too.

Alex told me, “Clint never gives up. “

Simple as that. No other explanation needed. And then he asked me how to tie a San Diego knot.

I think I’m gonna get a t-shirt that says, “Endeavor to Persevere.” Wise words to hold onto. No matter what you’re doing.

That’s my story!

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Jonathan

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They also run their Tailhunter Restaurant Bar on the famous La Paz malecon waterfront. If you’d like to contact him directly, his e-mail is: jonathan@tailhunter.com

Or drop by the restaurant to say hi. It’s right on the La Paz waterfront!

_____________

Jonathan Roldan’s
Tailhunter International

Website:

www.tailhunter-international.com

Mexico Office: Tailhunter International, 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico
U.S. Mailing Address: Tailhunter International, 8030 La Mesa Blvd. #178, La Mesa CA 91942

Phones:
from USA : 626-638-3383
from Mexico: 044-612-14-17863
.

Tailhunter Weekly Fishing Report: http://fishreport.jonathanroldan.com/

Tailhunter YouTube Video Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLvdHL_p4-OAu3HfiVzW0g

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GRACIAS a DIOS

Originally Published the Week of Dec. 3, 2019 in Western Outdoor Publications

I’m writing this during Thanksgiving Week, which seems to be a growing custom here in Mexico. They’re not quite sure about the roots of our American tradition, but many folks sure understand “Turkey Day.”

And they know it has something to do with being “thankful” although what turkey has to do with it, is somewhat a fuzzy concept. It’s like gringos assuming Cinco de Mayo has something historical to do with Corona Beer.

No matter.

Cinco de Mayo or Turkey Day, historical accuracy never stopped anyone from eating and drinking!

But, if you ever listen carefully the a conversation in Spanish, you will often here a phrase:

“Gracias a Dios.”

“Thanks to God”

“How did you sleep?”

“Slept great. Gracias a Dios.”

“The family is doing great. Kid are super. “Gracias a Dios.”

“Gracias a Dios, my wife’s doctor visit went well.”

It’s not an exasperated exclamation as we often use like “Thank GOD!”

It’s a sincere gratefulness for the good fortune and blessings, whether there’s a belief in a divine deity or not. There’s a lot to be said for being thankful and reminding yourself that you’re surrounded by small blessings every day.

You slept well and get a new day.

You have a job. The kids and wife are OK. You had something to eat last night for dinner. The sun wasn’t too hot. You have a cold beer in your hand. You have money for bus fare.

Basic simple stuff.

Gracias a Dios. It’s a wonderful Spanish articulation.

Because ultimately, all those small things are big things. They mean something in life at ground zero.

And, in Mexico, so many of the things we gringos take for granted like a good night of sleep; or healthy kids; or like something good to eat; or like a job; we forget to be grateful for.

Instead we’re often thankful because we got “lucky in Vegas.” Or, we scored those great zillion dollar seats for that huge concert. That ultra high-speed fishing reel just went on sale.

Our fantasy football team made the playoffs. Thank God, we got the captain’s suite on our Hawaii cruise. Economy cabin just wouldn’t do.

That’s a different kind of thankfulness.

I like being reminded throughout the day when I chat with my Spanish-speaking amigos, “Gracias a Dios.”

Even if it’s just for a nano-second, it registers in my brain that I am blessed on so many levels. Everything is really OK.

So, as we hit the holiday season, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are also blessed with the really important things in life and everything is well.

Gracias a Dios.

That’s my story

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Jonathan

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They also run their Tailhunter Restaurant Bar on the famous La Paz malecon waterfront. If you’d like to contact him directly, his e-mail is: jonathan@tailhunter.com

Or drop by the restaurant to say hi. It’s right on the La Paz waterfront!

_____________

Jonathan Roldan’s
Tailhunter International

Website:

www.tailhunter-international.com

Mexico Office: Tailhunter International, 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico
U.S. Mailing Address: Tailhunter International, 8030 La Mesa Blvd. #178, La Mesa CA 91942

Phones:
from USA : 626-638-3383
from Mexico: 044-612-14-17863
.

Tailhunter Weekly Fishing Report: http://fishreport.jonathanroldan.com/

Tailhunter YouTube Video Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLvdHL_p4-OAu3HfiVzW0g

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When I first arrived here in Baja to live, Crocs were the hot shoe and I had a lot more hair. It’s interesting over the decades watching Americana creep into the lives and culture of Mexico.

I was shopping just yesterday and noted that it’s mid-October and, as is custom, Christmas decorations and toys are already filling the stores.

Yes, it starts a lot earlier here. In about a week, there will be Christmas tree lots in the parking lots hawking trees “Fresh from Oregon!” I’m not kidding.

Y’see, here in Mexico, there’s no Thanksgiving acting as a gastronomical speed-bump before Christmas. So, of course, the stores want to get you into the holiday spirit while it’s still 98 degrees outside and humidity is 75%.

However, with increased popularity, I am seeing more folks referring to “turkey day” coming soon. Not “Thanksgiving day.” No reason to celebrate the Pilgrims breaking-bread with the native residents here in Mexico.

Still, turkey is quite popular here. In fact, most cold-cuts and hot dogs are actually made from turkey so a reason to roast a whole big bird is a reason to celebrate “something different.”

It’s not every day folks roast turkeys in Mexico. The markets have some great bargains on the birds.

There is one more holiday that pops up before Christmas. It’s not really a holiday, however, in the sense of a huge fiesta. However, it’s a country-wide celebration that will actually be found throughout the Latin-American nations.

Dia de los Muertos…the Day of the Dead… comes in at the end of the month. It’s not a national holiday. Nothing is closed. Business as usual. It’s more like a personal holiday that just happens to be celebrated by just about everyone in their own way.

It arises from the combination of Pagan/ Christianity/ Catholicism rituals and actually encompasses three days more-or-less. Sort of all mixed together, there’s the Day of the Dead, All Souls Day and All Saints Day.

The religious side is a remembrance of the departed loved ones.

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Small altars are built in homes with photos and other memorabilia of the departed. Some can be quite elaborate with candles, colorful table cloths, and favorite items of the deceased like bottles of alcohol, pastries and favorite items of clothing.

One hotel we work with here in La Paz used to construct an elaborate and beautiful altar in the lobby. Truly a work-of-art. They would place photos of long-time employees who had passed away.

The altar was decorated with photos; favorite books; musical items; a chef’s spatula and hat. But, it often had several plates of pastries; cans of beer; bottles of whiskey or tequila…

The problem was that hotel guests, especially gringo guests, didn’t know the significance of the altar in the lobby.

They thought it was some kind of “welcome table” and would help themselves to the pastries, cookies and cans of beer. The hotel stopped setting up the display after a few years.

The big party, however, is at the cemetery.

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If you really want a taste of culture, head to the cemetery at Dia de los Muertos! In the states, we rock Halloween, but few of us go to an actual graveyard that night. In Mexico, it’s all part of it!

And, it isn’t a creep show. There’s no gouls and ghosts. But, there’s definitely a spirit in the air. It’s a big fiesta!

Families and friends bring out elaborate celebrations to the graveyard and it’s like a giant tailgate party of a whole different type.

Candles and torches set the mood. Boom boxes and even live musicians add to the ambience. Everything from mariachi, to ranchero music, rap and classic rock can be heard.

Barbecues fill the air with grilling chorizo and carne asada. People sing. Families spread out lawn chairs and blankets on the concrete grave slab. Fresh flowers and wreaths are brought out.

If you forgot anything, food vendors, flower vendors and beer concessions are outside the gate. Grab a wreath; pick up a kilo of hot carne; a couple of bottles of Tecate and head-on-in with your lawn chair.

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If there’s more than one deceased, as is often the case, it’s a mobile party. From one grave to another. Families and friends intermingle in a festive reunion of sorts.

They gather. They tell stories. They laugh. They remember. They drink to death as well as to life. All night long. Keeping the memories alive for a few fun-filled evening hours.

That’s my story!

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Jonathan

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They also run their Tailhunter Restaurant Bar on the famous La Paz malecon waterfront. If you’d like to contact him directly, his e-mail is: jonathan@tailhunter.com

Or drop by the restaurant to say hi. It’s right on the La Paz waterfront!

_____________

Jonathan Roldan’s
Tailhunter International

Website:

www.tailhunter-international.com

Mexico Office: Tailhunter International, 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico
U.S. Mailing Address: Tailhunter International, 8030 La Mesa Blvd. #178, La Mesa CA 91942

Phones:
from USA : 626-638-3383
from Mexico: 044-612-14-17863
.

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Tailhunter YouTube Video Channel:

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C.P.R. for FISH

Originally Published the Week of Sept. 24, 2019 in Western Outdoor Publications

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We had several pangas-slow trolling the shallow turquoise waters off Punta Arenas. White sands met the Sea of Cortez in colors worthy of any travel brochure.

We are in roosterfish land.

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The big kings of the beach in this area can range from 40-over-100-pounds. We had already landed and released two 60-pound fish and were hoping for at least one more.

Two other guys in the panga 50 yards away suddenly started whooping. They had a double strike and the boat was in pandemonium mode.

Both guys were on bent rods already moving and dancing around the stern of the panga trying to keep the lines tight and untangled. The captain was alternately steering the boat; coaching the anglers; and trying to keep the deck cleared.

The big fish were tearing up the waters behind the boat. We could hear the reels singing.

We needed to change our own baits so we stopped our panga and all of us watched the crazy activity in the other panga. It made for some fun video. Time for a cold beer anyway.

In about 15 minutes both fish were simultaneously brought to the boat. Everyone was high-fiving and whooping it up. As they should! Judging just by the dorsal fins of the submerged fish, they were legit 50-70 pound roosters.

This was confirmed as both fish were lifted into the panga.

One fish, was unceremoniously plopped on the deck. The other was dropped by the tired angler. I could see the anglers and skipper jump as the fish thrashed.

Then, of course congratulatory photos.

This pose. That pose. Double pose. Hold them this way. Hold them that way. Snap! Snap! Snap! Your camera. My camera. Now with the captain. You know how it goes.

Then, of course holding the fish up so we could see! Of course, we gave them some sportsmanlike applause and thumbs-up.

Photos done, I could see everyone bending over and trying to unhook the fish. It looked problematic, but ultimately, it was clear that hooks and lines were unhitched.

Then, both fish were lifted and heaved up and over the side in cannonball splats! More high-fives, knuckle taps, and fist-bumping.

Good for them.

But, as we pulled away to start trolling again, I had to cringe about how the fish were handled. No doubt, I’m glad the fish were released and the other anglers were well-intentioned.

I could only hope the fish survived.

There’s a right and a wrong way to C.P.R. a fish (Catch-Photo-Release).

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For one, time is of the essence. Actually, it’s the most important thing.

A fighting fish builds up lactic acid in their muscles just like any human who exercises strenuously. The longer the fight, the more lactic acid builds up. In fish, this can be lethal.

Once the fight is over, if you can do your photos and the release without taking the fish out’ve the water, all the better. Once you pull the fish out’ve the water a bunch of things happen.

In the water, fish have neutral buoyancy. When you take them out, gravity takes over and internal organs can be severely damages.

This is especially true if you hold the fish (as we have all done), with the head up and tail down. It’s just not a natural position for the fish and all it’s innards.

Also, dropping the fish on the deck is a knucklehead move.

Fish need water to breathe.

So, for obvious reasons, once the fish is out’ve the water, it’s suffocating. It’s just been fighting for it’s life and now it can’t breathe because you have a 10-minute photo session.

Imagine running several hundred-yard dashes as if an army of zombies was after you. At the end of 10 minutes…15 minutes…an hour of running full-speed, someone pinches off your nose and mouth so you can’t breathe!

A couple of other pointers.

As mentioned, holding a fish vertically isn’t doing the fish much good. How you hold it can further exacerbate the damage.

Holding it by the gill and probably damaging it’s breathing apparatus is a fail. So, is sticking your fingers in it’s eyeball sockets! OUCH.

The fish also have a very important slime covering their bodies.

The more you touch it, the more that slime rubs off. That coating is important in warding off infections. Another reason why dropping it on the deck to wiggle and squirm is a bad move.

Removing the hooks properly is essential as well.

For your own protection, as well as the fish, use long nose plyers. If all else fails, it might be better to just cut the line as close to the hook as you can rather than further injure the fish.

Better to get it back into the water faster.

Undoubtedly, there’s some controversy on this topic.

Some say that the hook will eventually cause an infection that kills the fish. Others say that the hook will eventually rust out. For that reason, some anglers use bronze hooks instead of stainless steel whenever they can.

People with bigger brains than mine might someday figure that one out. Personally, I would just like to get the fish in the water and on-it’s-way ASAP.

Finally, for the actual release, be gentle.

Tossing it into the air like a pizza to come down in a big splat doesn’t cut it.

If you can, gently get the fish moving back-and-forth in the water. This helps re-oxigenate it’s gills. For a big fish slowly moving the boat forward while carefully holding the fish helps accelerate getting the fish back to normal and reviving it .

That’s my story

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Jonathan

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They also run their Tailhunter Restaurant Bar on the famous La Paz malecon waterfront. If you’d like to contact him directly, his e-mail is: jonathan@tailhunter.com

Or drop by the restaurant to say hi. It’s right on the La Paz waterfront!

_____________

Jonathan Roldan’s
Tailhunter International

Website:

www.tailhunter-international.com

Mexico Office: Tailhunter International, 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico
U.S. Mailing Address: Tailhunter International, 8030 La Mesa Blvd. #178, La Mesa CA 91942

Phones:
from USA : 626-638-3383
from Mexico: 044-612-14-17863
.

Tailhunter Weekly Fishing Report: http://fishreport.jonathanroldan.com/

Tailhunter YouTube Video Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLvdHL_p4-OAu3HfiVzW0g

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That’s the idea! Have some fun with it!

Shut My Mouth

Originally Published the Week of Aug. 27, 2019 in Western Outdoor Publications

It was an awkward situation that had the potential to turn ugly. Actually, it already was.

On the sidewalk outside our restaurant in La Paz, a gringo (I’ll call him Pete) was getting pretty loud.

In front of him looking embarrassed and afraid was Jose who makes his living walking up and down the beach and waterfront selling jewelry. Everthing is “genuine” and of “highest quality.” (wink wink).

But he says it with a smile so you know it’s a game.

No, that $30 Rolex watch is not waterproof nor would you expect it to be! Not for $30 and you’re a doofus if you think it’s real!

But I know Jose. He’s a good guy. He works hard. He doesn’t pester or hound. Folks like him and look for him. He laughs a lot and he runs a good bargain.

That turquoise bracelet that is 100% silver he tells you it’s $60. And he laughs. He’s dangles the bait in the water.

He EXPECTS you to say “no” and give him a counter offer!

He knows that the bracelet is not worth $60 and he figures you’re smart enough to know that too! If you plop down $60 and you’re happy…well so be it!

But, you say $15. He laughs and says $50.
You say $17 and he says “no way” and laughs again. He says he can’t sell it for less than $45.

Back and forth. Back and forth. You really want it. He really wants to sell it to you.

When you both finally settle on $21 dollars, everyone is happy! He made a sale and made a few bucks. You got a pretty piece of “genuine” silver and turquoise.

Win-win. It’s the game. It’s fun. It’s expected.

That’s not how it was going today. And by the way both Pete and Jose were looking at me, I was being drawn in as a referee.

Pete was getting pretty livid.

“This guy is like all the rest. He’s just trying to rip me off!”

Whoa…I already don’t like the usage of “all the rest” and “rip me off” in the same sentence.

Calm down Pete. Let me get Jose’s side.

Jose looked like he could use some assistance because Pete’s whole family was there and Pete was still causing a commotion drawing a crowd to listen in.

Jose explained to me that he and Pete had done a deal over several items of jewelry.

Well, Pete wanted his change in dollars!

Jose is a street vendor. He doesn’t or didn’t have dollars. So, he tried to give Pete the change in pesos.

Pete didn’t want pesos, but he definitely wanted the jewelry and didn’t understand the exchange rate.

Ultimately, there was a $5 dollar difference in what Pete thought and what Jose was giving him in change. Five freakin’ dollars!

And Pete was letting everyone know about it who would listen. About getting “ripped off” by “these people.”

By the way, Pete came into town on 75’ yacht and loved telling people over and over about it and all his antique sportscars. Five dollars. Are you kidding me?

I explained to Pete about the exchange rate and that no one had been trying “rip him off. Jose didn’t have American money to give him any change.

Pete glared.

“What you gonna do, Pete? Do you want the jewelry and pesos?”

He took his family and stormed off. Mumbling something about, “What am I supposed to do with pesos in my pocket?” Emphasis on the “I” as if it was beneath him to have pesos and how demeaning it was.

Uh, you’re in Mexico, Dude. I’m sure you’ll find something to spend that on.

His pretty blonde wife and two perfect kids also walked away indignantly with their noses in the air.

Jose gave me an appreciative high-five “gracias.” He shrugged. Just another day working the street. I’m sure it’s not the first time.

I won’t write what some of the other onlookers said about Pete and his family.

It got me thinking about five dollars here in Mexico…

Five dollars a day is what some people bring home after a day of work. A six-day work weeks gets you a whopping $30 to live on.

If you have a car (rarely), it buys one gallon of gas. Not to cruise or go to the beach. Hopefully that gallon is enough to putter to and from work. hopefully enough to bring the kids to and from school.

Five dollars is a bus ride to work and back. Even though you are only making 11 dollars for working a 12-hour day.

Five dollars barely buys a crappy dinner for a family of 3. That’s 3 Cokes and 3 Cup-O-Noodles in the styrofoam cup. Salt and sugar for dinner. Highly nutritious but at least you don’t go to bed hungry.
Five bucks buys you enough propane for a week to cook and light your home.

For cleaning 15 messed-up hotel rooms by herself, five bucks is the total amount of tips your cleaning lady made at the resort you’re staying at.

Just enough to pay for her bus ride home tonite.

Enjoy that genuine silver jewelry, Pete.

That’s my story…

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Jonathan

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They also run their Tailhunter Restaurant Bar on the famous La Paz malecon waterfront. If you’d like to contact him directly, his e-mail is: jonathan@tailhunter.com

Or drop by the restaurant to say hi. It’s right on the La Paz waterfront!

_____________

Jonathan Roldan’s
Tailhunter International

Website:

www.tailhunter-international.com

Mexico Office: Tailhunter International, 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico
U.S. Mailing Address: Tailhunter International, 8030 La Mesa Blvd. #178, La Mesa CA 91942

Phones:
from USA : 626-638-3383
from Mexico: 044-612-14-17863
.

Tailhunter Weekly Fishing Report: http://fishreport.jonathanroldan.com/

Tailhunter YouTube Video Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLvdHL_p4-OAu3HfiVzW0g

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