Mexico - Adios Puerto Vallarta


We are back in the US now, having left Mexico nearly three weeks ago. We got back in time to see my father before he passed away, so the timing was good. Our plan is to spend the summer here, visiting my mother and the rest of the family, seeing my niece get married in July, working on a building project, getting Deborah’s dental issues resolved, and enjoying the Pacific Northwest during the few months when the weather is actually nice. Hopefully I can get a large painting or two done as well.

We were quite taken with Puerto Vallarta. It’s really full of color and art and life. It’s walkable, the sun shines almost all the time, the people are nice, and the food is delicious. We’ve been to a several places in Mexico and liked them all, but PV is our favorite so far. If we were looking for a city life we could live here. But right now we have in our minds a more quiet country life, maybe on the edge of a quaint small town, but one with relatively easy access to a big city with all its cultural offerings and an international airport to fulfill our wanderlust. Portugal or Spain? Italy? It will be fun to explore the options and work our way through our lengthy bucket list. We hope to get back on the road in the fall, but we may have to make a series of shorter trips with periodic visits back to Washington State for Deborah’s dental followups and/or orthodontic adjustments.

But first, several more pictures from our time in Puerto Vallarta:


Puerto Vallarta



(photo by Deborah)











Inside one of PV's many art galleries.



In another gallery.
(photo by Deborah)







Deborah on the Malecón


Design in the pavement of the Malecón



Me with Sebastian, proprietor of La Ronda, one of our favorite restaurants.
(photo by Deborah)



The Pier











Lots of construction going on in the Romantic Zone. Maybe one stone too many in this case.



Music and dancing in the plaza.


Maybe Day of the Dead isn't just one day.



The Arches, site of a small amphitheater where we saw several performances.



Deborah with Sawyer, our hotel proprietor's dog



Fishermen at sunset, one of whom seems to have a halo.
(photo by Deborah)



Squeezed between the ocean and the mountains, Puerto Vallarta has no shortage of stairs.







Street food: Corn with mayonnaise, cheese, and lime. Surprisingly good.
(photo by Deborah)



Pelicans







Adios, Puerto Vallarta

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