I apologize in advance if you get multiple editions of my posts. I have heard that when wifi is very poor that it sometimes will do that. And the wifi here is very poor. I have also heard that there is a glitch with Microsoft. Who knows.
Below are at a fundraiser put on by Hinde y Jaime in La Penita
We arrived back in Puerto Vallarta after a very long bus ride on a very winding “highway”. Although the bus was quite luxurious, after all it had 2 toilets, it was extremely treacherous to find your way back to the bathrooms without falling into someone’s lap or flat on your face.
This time we stayed for 3 nights at the Comfort Inn instead of the “One”. It has nicer accommodations and lovely pool, the breakfasts were not much better. The first evening we just strolled around the Marina area. It is very nice but OMG so many people.
Next day we went out to see a friend who has along with a business partner from Victoria, opened a small hotel. It will have seating for 150 by next year with all the outside seating and upstairs “Nickel” country Bar named after the Canadian nickel. It’s called Poncho Beave’s. The job they have done on this place is absolutely amazing. Below are pix of the Casa Mexi-Cana
The following day we took the Hop on, Hop off bus around PV. It certainly worth it.
Saturday the 3rd, we travelled by bus again but that was not nearly as zigzagging……to Rincon de Guayabitos. We are here for +/- a month.
On to Puerto Vallarta
Miscellanous pictures mostly from my morning walks to the end of the malecon and back
Miscellaneous pictures of the area over the last week or so.
It seems quite a few of you have been unable to enlarge pictures…some can enlarge a bit by finger pinch/spread and a few were able to enlarge as it is supposed to be done. I thank you for the suggestions.
It would seem that if you click on the post blog….not just look at the email, you can then click on individual pictures to enlarge. You may have to, while you are on the post, press menu. Another mentioned that if they had clicked to make a comment (but not necessarily comment), they could enlarge the pictures that way. Also someone couldn’t enlarge on their phone but could on their PC. We just tried on Ms. L’s phone by going to the blog post. It worked!!! See if that helps. Please let me know if it now works for you……Gail
I’d like to find out from you the followers of my blog, if you are able to enlarge the pictures that I post. Apparently, some people are not able to. I put a big effort into the blog and would so like for you to see those pictures….. not as postage size but big and vibrant. I am able to on my devices by clicking on each picture and when done, flicking it away. If you have any bright ideas, please send me a note one way or the other by email, iMessage or Messenger….not on here. It’s too difficult.
The following pictures of our walk along the waters edge in Melaque. The plaque says it was built in 2021….probably a work project during Covid. They certainly did a beautiful job of it……January 9/24
Here we are in Melaque, Mexico. I left home on January 1st. I have come for a vacation from the miserable rainy, cold and windy weather at home. I left just in time, it seems. This as I said, is a vacation where we don’t have to be on the go somewhere every day, living out of a suitcase. Anyways, I don’t expect there will be any really exciting stories to tell or pictures to show so I will just be posting miscellaneous pictures
Geesh…..it looks like this post did not get published.
Last night’s hotel is the best in the country according to Moustapha. It must be based on the price of drinks. I had a tequila sunrise for 160 dirham…. About $16USD or almost 22CAD.
Atlas film studio… there are about 6 film studios in the area.
Women’s co-op where they made rugs, carding sheep’s wool and spinning it. It takes 1 year to year and half per carpet. They are self cleaning and reversible. They do not have heat so have different carpet in their homes for different season. 350,000 knots per sq. metre. Gift from mother to bride when wed. It is part-time work if they have time between other jobs in their life… like looking after their homes and families.
Ait Ben Haddou…250 steps up. Built in 17th century. It has been a UNESO world heritage site. There us to be no electricity but they do have water available. Solar panels are okay. 5 families still living here. The name translated means “family of son of Haddou”, was built because it was on caravan route. Moslem and Jewish synagogues. Used in Gladiator and Game of Thrones. There are a few cracks in the walls but the big wall at the top is clearly not what it was. Mustapha had been with a tour group and had seen a wedding around 10 pm the night of the earthquake. And then at just after 11Pm it struck. He heard the screaming coming from the people. How awful! He had been talking to his wife on his phone when clay stuff from the ceiling started falling on him. Then they were disconnected but only for a short time… maybe 10-15 minutes.
“Inkal” town. For those if their home was destroyed get USD 15,000 from the government plus 3000 (250/mo)for rent. USD 8000 if cracks in home but is still livable. Some people are living in blue or white tents. It is near epicentre of earthquake 50kms away.
We are now into the mountains… no more desert.
1928 French started to built the road. Recent improvements have taken out a lot of the curves. It still is extremely curvy. Motorcyclist….. here’s another road for you to experience. 13,200 ft. Apple orchards along the way…honey for sale & peanut butter made with argon oils.
Coming into Marrakech we pass by upper class homes (more expensive) with golf course. Called “Red City” because colour clay (buildings), City of Joy & City of 7 Saints. Beautiful Mohammed VI street is 20 kms long.
20 Dirham most taxi rides but returning at night 60 Dirham. World Cup Soccer will be hosted by Morocco, Spain & Portugal in 2030.
Back to Casablanca tomorrow for flight home the next day.
