On 6 acres of pristine Mexican coastline — and soaring 120 feet above the ocean atop a sheer, vertical cliff — there stands a house that is not a house. And while we, must grapple with words like “bedroom” and “living space” to convey its essence in some kind of tangible way, only those who have witnessed it first-hand can truly appreciate it — even if they, themselves, can barely find the words to describe it. This “non-house” is called Casa Tritón. What follows is a story about this non-house — and about an equally surreal place called Careyes, which like the dwelling couldn’t possibly exist. And yet, for the fortunate few who make the journey, who experience the “palapa” lifestyle, and become enthralled... (more)