Wanted to give Sayulita a good look over for my potential next stop.  

Sayulita sits on a crescent bay with rocky points on each end.  

The land behind the beach mostly rises pretty sharply: this is great for putting up buildings with views (not so great for walking as you're either going uphill or downhill much of the time). 
 
There's just one boulevard, the rest of the streets are narrow cobblestoned streets, or just dirt with some rocks in it.  











 
 

Not a lot of space in this village: the buildings are jammed in everywhere; most are 2-story, some 3-story. Some look taller because they're built on the hillside.  
 


Walked most of the streets on the south side of town (divided by a small river), and ended up on this dirt road to nowhere; it was supposed to lead to an 'exclusive' resort and a secluded beach. It did, eventually.  'Exclusive' means away from everything: it's a long, long walk if you want to go shopping or eat out.  

 



 
 
I climbed over rocks, scraping my hands a little, to get around that point, rather than take the long hike back. Made it all the way around!   
 
 
 



Came off the rocks just below this one nice big place, and just had to stop at the next one for a libation.  
    




 
 
 Talk about luxe: lots of help, lots of amenities. Two lounge chair areas. Lawn dining.     





 


 

 
 
                    But my piña colada was only $4.85.  
 
 
  

 
 Doesn't look like much of a street, does it? Actually, it isn't: it leads to the local fishing fleet and some okay private houses on the other side of the road. No signs to tell you if there's anything worthwhile down this ratty dirt road; yet, that's where those two big hotels are!







 
Took several pics from around that point.




 



 






 



 






 
 
Went from south beach to north beach. Lots of nice places. Some more or less hidden by all the greenery. (see pics below)

    

 










 
 
There are two RV areas (can hold maybe a dozen RVs at each). There's also a tent camping area ($15), with dorm bunks ($20), and palapas ($24/night: no elec).

 
 
Due for a splurge; this looked like the right place to do it!
 
 
 
 
 

Liked the mango better than the kiwi. ($4.55 for 2)
The ribeye was decent: about what you would expect for $17, plus asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini and home fries and garlic bread. No house wine? That's alright, we'll just open a bottle for you: would you like the Baja merlot or the Mexico cabernet? Chose the cab: pretty good for $5.45 for about 3oz.
 
Lots of restaurants and shops. Actually looks like a fun place to hang for a while. Bottom line: $42/night min for a room with AC, and those aren't anything fancy. It's $15 just for a bunk in a dorm. But it's out of my price/comfort range. So it's on to plan 'B'.  

Did some more walking around to give you a more thorough look at what's here.  
 

Grabbed a strawberry drink and waited more than an hour at the bus stop: supposed to come by every 30 min; must've had a breakdown.  
 
Got back. Worked on blog. Did some internet research (with difficulty: wifi speed is way down). Trying to find a place to stay that I can afford.  

At 4:45 I headed over to my beach restaurant. Closed! So I strolled up to the canadian bar, had a BLT and two rum and cokes. Came back to the hotel for sunset pics from the roof: you can see the meager results of that effort.  

Looks like we're going to get some rain. Seems like more than a week since the last rain.  

Went back to the bar to watch Thu Night Football. Had a beer and two hot dogs (the bar is starting to keep its kitchen open longer), followed by a rum and coke. Enough for me: it's halftime, I'm the only one in here, and they're ready to call it a night.  

Back to trying to locate a room for tomorrow. Booked one for three nights at $34 per; out of my budget but better than $42 which is where everyone else is at.  

Time for beddy bye!