I Drove 4,500 Miles to Mexico and Haggled My Way onto a Fishing Boat for $34

I Drove 4,500 Miles to Mexico and Haggled My Way onto a Fishing Boat for $34

This story, “Acapulco, Olé,” appeared in the June 1968 issue of Outdoor Life. “Well, we made it,” I said, as I slowly took in the panoramic view of Acapulco Bay. My wife Joan also was admiring the scenic bay that was fringed by a white ribbon of sandy beach and surrounded by hills covered with lush tropical vegetation. Now, the 4,500 miles of desert, farmland, mountains, and valleys we had traveled from Innisfail, Alberta, in our little sports c…