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The Next Tulum Posted by David Dagoli on February 10, 2016, 1:48 pm 189.164.119.116 A frightening article about the future of our town and coast http://www.travelweekly.com/Mexico-Travel/Insights/The-next-Tulum ------------------------

Re: The Next Tulum Posted by Pablo on February 10, 2016, 5:35 pm, in reply to "The Next Tulum" 184.66.18.142 Yes David, this does not augur well for the area at all. But I guess the writing was on the wall and only a matter of time once the internet "found" La Manz so many years ago now. I expect house and property values may start to rise again once with all this development slated. Muy triste... ------------------------

Re: The Next Tulum Posted by Craig B on February 10, 2016, 5:50 pm, in reply to "Re: The Next Tulum" Inevitable in the small internet info world we live in. Please post up Boho Chic sightings. Hopefully Daniel will be able to make a pantload off property sales and retire from his daily grind. ------------------------

Re: The Next Tulum Posted by Michael on February 10, 2016, 6:58 pm, in reply to "Re: The Next Tulum" 201.106.77.231 Had to happen. The La Manzanilla I first visited in 1974 is not the same as it is now. ------------------------

Re: The Next Tulum Posted by Daniel H on February 10, 2016, 8:13 pm, in reply to "Re: The Next Tulum" Edited by board administrator February 10, 2016, 8:32 pm Of course it's not the same, can you name a place in the world that is the same as it was in 1974? The only thing constant is change. The last place I lived for 15 years had changed so much from what it was when I moved there that it was time for me to go. But for those who had just arrived it was perfect. 15 years later they are the ones to say it has changed so much from what it was when they moved there it is time for them to go. Rinse repeat. Shifting baselines. No matter what it was in 1974, 84, 94, 2004 the scene here in La Manzanilla still works for me big time, in fact I would say it's better than it was when I first got here. Take the last hour, calm ocean, low tide, crecent moon setting, live Otmar Libert style music in the background, parents with children and free sprirts dancing on the beach, Frisbee, free dogs, excellent cigar, worlds finest Tequila, friends, peace,peace, peace. How good can you stand it? ------------------------

Re: The Next Tulum Posted by larry f on February 10, 2016, 8:57 pm, in reply to "Re: The Next Tulum" 189.164.111.132 Otmar Liebet? Daniel, you got style. I envision you standing in a Spanish concert hall, martini in hand with that cuban cigar, dressed in a tux. Patent leather shoes and a gorgeous woman on your arm. Okay, okay. It's the La Manz beach. Better yet. Let's not get too caught up in the next Tulum. The billionaire developers talk and spread the good word. It's all speculative, and means zip. How many years have we listsned to the hype about Perula, the international airport, the super highway to the the next Cancun? Does anyone really believe that a mega resort there will change anything here? Not me. Then there's Tamarindo. Did it change the town? Well yes, they took our water for their golf course. Will a new Four Seasons Hotel change anything? Yes, they'll need more water. Enough of the panic button already. ------------------------

Re: The Next Tulum Posted by Daniel H on February 10, 2016, 9:04 pm, in reply to "Re: The Next Tulum" 189.164.106.40 Agreed, no fear. The Otmar Libert music is coming from restaurant Playa, most excellent. http://www.lamanzanilla.info/la_manzanilla_restaurants/location_of_restaurants.jpg ------------------------

Re: The Next Tulum Posted by Craig B on February 10, 2016, 9:45 pm, in reply to "Re: The Next Tulum" Larry posted, "Daniel, you got style. I envision you standing in a Spanish concert hall, martini in hand with that cuban cigar, dressed in a tux. Patent leather shoes and a gorgeous woman on your arm." I am seeing Daniel and Apache in tan chamois loin clothes riding beautiful horses down the beach, yelling Yeee-haaaaa. ------------------------

Re: The Next Tulum Posted by Craig B on February 11, 2016, 10:15 am, in reply to "Re: The Next Tulum" The horses they are riding down the beach would be liberated Polo Ponys. ------------------------

Re: The Next Tulum Posted by Vicki and Robin on February 11, 2016, 11:18 am, in reply to "Re: The Next Tulum" 189.164.123.54 Absolutely, Daniel! ------------------------

Re: The Next Tulum Posted by Michael on February 11, 2016, 2:16 am, in reply to "Re: The Next Tulum" 201.106.77.231 My comment was not meant to be negative, Daniel H. Simply to point out that things change and they will continue to do so. Opinions differ on whether the changes have been for the better or not. Personally, I see both. ------------------------

Re: The Next Tulum Posted by Shann Weston on February 11, 2016, 10:39 am, in reply to "Re: The Next Tulum" Let us not mourn the future before it happens. Daniel, we are back in the Pacific Northwest. And still getting used to it, though for awhile it felt like interstellar space, as traveling home can be after an extended time away. I mostly wanted to say hello to all, and add that Daniel's rich description of being on the beach in that golden hour of daylight turning to evening was priceless. Exactly right! Thank you! ------------------------

Re: The Next Tulum Posted by Daniel H on February 11, 2016, 11:02 am, in reply to "Re: The Next Tulum" Edited by board administrator February 11, 2016, 11:24 am Nicely put Michael, thank you. ------------------------

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