Zone Of Tolerance
We have just finished reading the book, "Guaymas Chronicles: Zone of Tolerance" by David E. Stuart. This is his second book about the time he spent in Guaymas around 1970. The first book is called, " Guaymas Chronicles: La Mandadera". We have found both books to be enjoyable reads, giving us a glimpse into the past of our new home.In the Zone of Tolerance, he describes the lives of the "fallen angels" and discusses the zone of tolerance or the red light district, to put it in other words. This was a legal area with rules and regulations much like you still find today in certain other countries. In Mexico the zones were closed down in the 1980's, I believe.
Last night we asked Ciro and his brother in law about where exactly the zone was. They gave us a general idea and this morning we set out to see if we could find it. We ended up asking for directions a couple of times; but did find it in the end. The buildings are all abandoned now, but we did take some photos of the area. It was interesting to be able to see one of the buildings that he talked about in the book.
The Rio Rita, one of the places written about in the book.
The Rio Rita from the back.
Inside the Rio Rita.
An abandoned bar.
