Thursday, April 23, 2009

Isla Coyote

Ricardo, preparing clams on the half-shell. Freshly harvested, raw, sprinkled with lime juice and salsa, Marv claims they are as good as ice cream!



El Guero, one of the residents of the tiny islet of Coyote (Isla Coyote), tells us about this community of five families whose homes perch on the edge of the sea. The village is littered with bones of whales, shark, and other large marine animals. Fishing has been a way of life since the community was established by his grandfather over 80 years ago. Today, connection to nearby La Paz is easier with more modern pangas and high-speed motors; travel, trade, and family members move back and forth from Coyote to La Paz.





Clothes drying in the hot sun? No, try salted stingrays. A delicacy for many...they weren't ready for eating while we were there, darn!

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