Volume 6 - Issue 34

November 2004

Welcome to another day in paradise, where we celebrate all things bright and beautiful about Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. This 2004-2005 season promises to be very active. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo gets bigger and more vibrant every year and here at ADIP we're trying to keep up.

We've made some new changes this year. We took the time to do some serious market research to find out what you want to read about ...nah, not really ... we still only write about what we like. And we like Art! So this month we kick off our new Art series by highlighting some of the great art you can find here, this month in our Galleries feature we go to Galart and check out David Correa, and then for our shopping feature go in search of religious folk art at Coco Cabaña and Galeria Maya. We like to know fascinating tidbits about the history of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, so we asked long time visitor and just all around well informed guy, Bob Schulman, to fill us in. We like fishing too, especially when it's tag and release, so Capt. Ed tells us about a few all-release tournaments, past and upcoming. And fishing is not the only tournaments we have, we have surfing, too. And then there's food (we really like that) so we go into the kitchen with Chef Apollo to learn some of his secrets, and come away from it convinced we're better eaters than cookers. And we gotta keep up with all the parties we've missed, so we have Judy Brown's Z-Scene to keep us informed. And speaking of keeping informed, that's what our Real Estate and Finance section is all about. But what I like most of all is sitting around watching movies, so when the Morelia Film Fest came around, I couldn't resist. I had to go so I could tell you all about it. Then way at the back, we've got a fabulous new feature, Horoscopes by noted astrologer Michael Thiessen, cause I know you want them (or maybe it's just me!).

So there you have it, that's what we like... here's hoping you do, too!

Until next time,

HISTORY

You wanna know why Ixtapa is not Cancun? Here's the fascinating tale of how it all began.
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FOOD

Chef's Choice - Chef Apollo of El Manglar walks us through Seafood Enchiladas with creamy rich clam sauce.
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FISHING

Tournaments & Progress. One IGFA affiliated all-release tournament done, many more to come. Zihuatanejo champions tag and release in sportfishing and reaps the rewards.
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SHOPPING

Religious folk art, milagros and ex votos, how the simple beauty of faith creates a singular Mexican art form.
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Z-SCENE

And you thought nothing happened over the summer...
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COMMUNITY

Karma Surf 2004, State surfing semifinals.
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ART GALLERIES

Art, we love it and Mexico has lots of it. This month we celebrate the colorful works of David Correa at GalArt, the exclusive gallery of the Hotel Villa del Sol.
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FINANCE & REAL ESTATE

Buying property in the Restricted Zone, what's a foreigner to do? Agustin Galindo, attorney at law, discusses the pros and cons of the two basic mechanisms, trust or company.
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Real Estate Expo, Mexico City. Impressive array of international real estate professionals come to Mexico to attend the largest Real Estate Event in Latin America, with panels, conferences and educational seminars.
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TRAVEL

Morelia hosts its Second Annual International Film Festival; movie stars, filmmakers, directors and dignitaries amid a plethora of fine films, makes for a week of quality cinema.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

What's coming up in the Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo area...
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ASTROLOGY FORECAST

Your horoscope for November, 2004
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