Left - A view of the Golden Zone and the beach area taken by Henry from the top of the El Cid Castilla Hotel. Click here to see full picture (23k).	Right - Number Nine green at El Cid from 10 tee box. Click here to see full picture (65k).

Mazatlan, in some respects, is like taking a trip back to the fifties. By this we mean that the people of the city are friendly, they cherish their families, the children are dressed in their school uniforms and mostly, they value their "honor". Amongst the Mexicans on the golf course, it is not unusual to play even-up - you see, it is a matter of honor not to take strokes. A father and mother are honored by their children and the parents are dishonored by the acts of their offspring. Handshake deals are still done among the businessmen.

If you are lucky enough to be invited to a Mexican home for dinner, you will be treated like royalty. You will be fed first if there are not enough chairs for everyone at the table. You will be entertained and pleasantly amazed at their generousity. They call few people their "friends" (many acquaintences, though) and truly cherish those friendships and would go without rather than see their friend in need.

The atmosphere is very laid-back in Mazatlan, but it won't take long to relax and join the pace.

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The Cabo San Lucas area of the Baja Peninsula has undergone many changes in the past few years. The area has become a destination for travelers from around the globe looking for great golf, fishing and relaxation. It is probably best compared to the Palm Springs area when it began its tremendous growth.

The area boasts four new world-class golf courses, with three more currently under construction. According to the planning council, the area will have a total of fifteen courses by the year 2004. Many of the name hotels have sites in the area, either built, under construction or in the planning stages. The Mexican government put many pesos in the infrastructure of the area, including a new highway connecting Cabo San Lucas with San Jose. It is this "corridor" that is receiving the bulk of the development.

The terrain is desert and the climate is wonderful. The waters of the Sea of Cortez are blue and waiting. The city has shops and restaurants of every kind and is host to cruise ships stopping to enjoy the area. Prices in Cabo are higher than other parts of Mexico, due primarily to the shipping required to get the products to the tip of the peninsula and to the dollar-driven economy from the foreign residents and visitors.

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