Sad post

Last week we had a tragic accident in our little villages, the life of a young man was taken too soon. One of the resident life guards and surfers from San Clemente apparently fell off his bike, and hit his head on a wall, maybe breaking his neck, he was found alone in the morning hours.

His name was Antonio, but many knew him as Tony or Tonito. He had a smile that brightened any room and a heart just as big. He will be missed. The surfers have joined together to do ceremonies in the ocean, and his was one for the books. 

There were some words and music at the ocean front restaurant,  and then the procession took to the water. Pretty moving stuff...

They all get in a circle, and have a moment of silence,  then throw the flowers in the air and splash. Sending the bouquet and pictures of him into the waves. I have been here 7 years now, and have seen them do this for at least a couple of our expats too, such a beautiful memorial. I am truly blessed to have found such a loving community,  both ecuadorean and expat. 

Sad today, but stay tuned...the adventure continues.