Mexico, Puerto Escondido, Diary Natasha Hecher Mexico, Puerto Escondido, Diary Natasha Hecher

PUERTO ESCONDIDO: HOLIDAY SEASON

Puerto Escondido is bracing itself for the festive rush of geriatric holiday makers.

America has a lot of holidays: almost as if to distract you from the cold weather. "Look over there"!. Apparently, Puerto Escondido peak season begins at Thanksgiving (where the Americans eat a feast whilst they give thanks that they have the resources to eat so much). On my way here, as mentioned in a previous post, there was a woman who looked like a something had vomited leopard print and trinket all over her who pushed me to get on the plane. Now it makes sense.

 

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Puerto Escondido, Sunset Point, Diary, Mexico Natasha Hecher Puerto Escondido, Sunset Point, Diary, Mexico Natasha Hecher

SUNSET POINT: NOT JUST A FUNNY NAME

#nofilter to be used a lot.

I love sunsets. Bathed in afternoon light everything looks younger, shinier and prettier. Including me. Which is why I take so many photos at that time. Good thing then that I am going to be at Sunset Point in Puerto Escondido, Mexico for the next month or two. This place is the purveyor of beautiful sunsets.

 

 

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Travel Day, Mexico, New York Natasha Hecher Travel Day, Mexico, New York Natasha Hecher

NEW YORK TO MEXICO

One Uber, three planes and a taxi later....

So I safely arrived in Puerto Escondido: one Uber, three planes and a taxi later. Starting at 4am was never a good idea, and by the time I arrived in Peurto I was well over it. You know why? Well, here's the kicker. I had no space in my luggage for a change of clothes. Gotta tell ya, brown suede Prada boots that are perfect for October in New York have no place on the Mexican Pacific Coast.

So many highlights, but I gotta say, the American woman who looked like someone had vomited peroxide, leopard print and gold trinkets all over her who pushed me out of the way whilst barging onto the plane took the cake. And probably the burgers too. Maybe Viva Aerobus should look into having designated seats rather than a free for all?

Other things I learned today.

  • United Airlines has a 23kg luggage allowance, unlike every other airline I have ever flown on which have 25kg
  • United will not let you sit in an Emergency Exit seat, even if the plane is empty because they cost more. Even if the plane is empty.
  • United Airlines charges you for food, and they only take cards. Bad luck if you are from Europe where the transaction will cost you more than the sandwich.
  • There is no feeling like putting on a bikini and jumping in the pool after 6 weeks in New York.
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