Finding Paradise

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Dec 9, 2013 | Sandy Spain |

I know I’m in paradise, but where? The room décor is wine bottles, wine sayings painted on the walls, wine storage racks, wine barrels, and shelves of wonderfully flavored olive oils. Outside on a beautiful patio with light fixtures made from wine bottles, a wooden screen with wine bottles inserted and I am looking over an unobstructed view of the ocean with a large hill and lighted business area at its base. Then my glass of heavenly Síntesís is served with a spectacular cheese board. Am I in Italy or perhaps the Northern California coast? No, I’m at El Tapeo in the Laos Mar Hotel in Puerto Peñasco, a paradise within our paradise.

The Ocean Has a Message for You Coastal Clean Up 2013 in Rocky Point

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Dec 9, 2013 | Abraham Meza Lopez |

Of the oxygen we breathe, 70% comes from the ocean; the unique source of protein for 1 out of every 4 people is seafood; we use the ocean for relaxing, having fun or sporting; medicines that can cure cancer, cystic fibrosis and other illness have been found through research in the ocean; the ocean helps to reduce the impact of climate change; our economy benefits from fisheries, tourism and transportation conducted in the ocean; life originated in the ocean and up to today, it maintains the most bio-diverse biome on the planet. So, do you need any more reasons to help the ocean?

1,200 miles by bus through Mexico? Bring your laptop.

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Dec 9, 2013 | Rocky Point Times |

I have done my share of traveling around Mexico by bus. Some buses were nice and in some of the more remote areas, not so much. But, it is a very popular and inexpensive way to get around and can be very comfortable. I ran across this story and wanted to share…

Shop Downtown Ajo

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Dec 9, 2013 | Rocky Point Times |

The next time you’re looking for a new place to explore, why not make it Ajo?

A visit to our historic downtown will definitely make your trip worthwhile.

Ask Cap’n Greg

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Dec 9, 2013 | Ask Cap'n Greg |

As a former US Navy guy who spent several years at sea, I am perfectly content to sit and watch...

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