Well… finally a story about scorpions that I can write about. British Scientists found a fossil of a 8 foot scorpion….390 million years old, more proof you have little to worry about here in Yelapa.. ours are only an inch or so long.

Jerry from Casa de los Arboles sent me this photo taken of Armando showing off his backflip skills… UPDATE! I have been reminded that the rights to this photo have been donated by Amy Bramwell…Many Thanks! Amy …hope to see you soon.

wow.. I mixed a family obligation and a bit of business together and survived a visit to the valley of stones…Guadalajara. The toll road was pretty straight forward and it took us about 5 hours from Vallarta. Upon arrival and attempting to find our relatives casa, we needed to pass directly through the center of [...]

I am out of town till Sat. afternoon…sorry for any delay in communications…

Here is a palapainyelapa exclusive! Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Dennis Zuis, the inventor of the Yelapa Flashlight. Here is his story. Viva Dennis!

oops …worked through Halloween. Here’s Fernando and his Girlfriend in full form at the famous, Yelapa Yacht Club.

Daily we watch these mantas play close to the shore. The treat is when they jump! No worries about a “Steve Irwin incident” leave them be and they will do the same. The small sand ray is the more common sting… to increase your odds, shuffle your feet as you enter the shore.

The 5:30 pm from Los Muertos returned this week. For a more detailed look at water taxi schedules.. take a look at David’s Transportation Page.

Thanks… Ian and Carolyn