Mango Madness!!!

Mango's in Ejido 5 de Mayo, Nayarit

We are in the middle of mango madness here at the ranch. Crates and Crates are being shipped out by the day, every house in the little pueblo is taken and there are a dozen or more cocina economicas that have sprouted up overnight. Before the month of May, you can find only 1 full day restaurant in the rancho, but once in May there are so many the choices can be overwhelming. 

The mini circus just left the "campo" or baseball field yesterday to move on to their next pueblo as they have milked 5 de Mayo for all it had to offer. The sport community will be glad to get their field back. There are dances held almost every weekend for entertainment and it seems as though every corner of the ranch is buzzing.

The Chiapanecos can be seen daily walking down to the river to take a bath. The store nearest me, literally across the street, is always empty because all the products are purchased by the seasonal workers. 

Aside from the lack of items I can find from my local store, I am glad to say the Mango Season is a very positive time for all who live in 5 de Mayo. It brings jobs for both men and women alike of long days of up to 12+ hours, nonetheless it is only for a short time. Before I know it the ranch will get back into a lull of quiet afternoons and hot breezes and a desire for cooler temperatures.