day 1 in sayulita

what a day!! we got our 5 pieces of check on bags, 1 surfboard box, 1 cat and 4 carry ons in the car, through 2 airports, customs and security with little trouble. we scored a rather cheap van to bring us to town. there was construction, traffic and the guy running with the olympic torch. fun stuff. when we got to town we had to back track due to the bridge being out but with a trusty driver and some 4-bying we made it to town AND THEN, the driver floored it up our hill only to stall at the top. all the gasoline was at the back of the tank and he had to back down/turn around to get it started. but we didn't have to carry all our stuff to the top of the hill by hand. thank god. bodo did well. he was panting and a little unhappy, but seems to be recovering pretty well. he now has a proper litter box, food and water. sleeping was a challenge with the heat and new noises but that will settle down with time. adjustment is the key. met back up with all my friends from before, drank beer and even checked out an apartment in the square above the 'fish taco restaurant'. not ideal space but will do if we don't find something a bit better. it was a good price and location. ($300 a month) and a block from the shop. sweat sweat and more sweat. : )