Ringing in the New Year in San Pancho!
It’s all about sparkle and joy. Happy New Year 2022!
Remember when being a “digital nomad” was a thing? Who could have guessed it would disappear from our lexicon due to a pandemic?
My husband Tim had gotten approval from his manager a couple of years ago travel abroad and work remotely. However, life happened, I got a new job, and then we missed the opportunity.
At long last, we made our travel plans come alive, somehow slipping in between pandemic peaks, taking advantage of working remotely, and staying locked down in between.
San Pancho is abuzz with locals and tourists alike.
The sun came out just in time to brighten up this already lively scene.
This little Pacific Coast town became busier and busier as more tourists came in from Mexico and abroad. We met a couple who were kind enough to give us a lift in their golf cart when our taxi driver didn’t show up.
It turns out they drive 10 hours to visit San Pancho every year.
Colorful street flags like the ones you’ll find in Sayulita year round are hung in San Pancho to celebrate New Year’s Eve!
The restaurants pulled out all the stops and balloons were everywhere. Streamer flags were hung across the streets and flowers adorned the sidewalk restaurant tables .
We made dinner reservations at a newer restaurant in town. I won’t mention the name here because they’ve got some kinks to work out. Who wants to say dinner was a “disaster” on New Year’s Eve!? Not me.
So I won’t because we made the best of it, had fun, and practiced being gracious, which is always a good thing.
Home-grown street artists stopped by to entertain dinner guests but many of the San Pancho street performers are not as flashy or polished as those in Sayulita, which is just fine by us.
At the end of the day, or in this case the end of the year, it’s all about finding the good in the experience.
Traveling in Mexico has its challenges but embracing the unexpected no matter where you are is what living the wanderlust life is all about.
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
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Happy New 2022!
An early morning beach walk in a dress that was so easy to pack, I couldn’t leave it behind.