Bredda Sayulita

First, an explanation is in order. What’s this ‘bredda’ crap all about? On the 1983 Album, Special Beat Service by The Beat, you will find a song called Pato and Roger Ago Talk, in the lyric of which singer Ranking Roger sings, “We a bredda”. While there is plenty of room to wonder what the hell Pato and Roger are ago-talking about, we accept the definition of bredda as meaning “close male friend”.

Among my closest friends are a batch I met as far back as the first grade, and on into high school. We’ve enjoyed many adventures and memories, and remain close despite being scattered now across the country living very different lives. Two years ago, at our 20th High School reunion, we bemoaned the infrequency of our gatherings, and determined to use the year we all will turn 40 as occasion for an epic lost weekend. There were many months of planning, and a bit of uncertainty, but ultimately to our own surprise we actually pulled it off.

A destination was chosen, Sayulita, Mexico. A small fishing village 35 minutes north of Puerta Vallarta. Now, a week after returning, and with photos developed, I am ready to start telling the tale. But later, for now, just check out the photos.