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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta

and Riviera Nayarit Here is some advice to make your trip a little easier and more enjoyable.

TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the southern part of the State of Nayarit starting from Guayabitos in the north.

BUSES: A system of urban buses with different routes can bring you from one end of the bay to the other and all the spots in between.

Current fare in Puerto Vallarta is $7.50 pesos per ticket and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board another bus. There are no “transfers”.

TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Price is per trip not person.

MONEY EXCHANGE: Although you may have to wait in line for a few minutes, banks will give you a higher rate of exchange than the exchange booths (caja de cambio). You will need your passport. Better yet, use your bank card to withdraw funds from any ATM machine. Note that ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and generally charge lower fees.

DRINKING WATER: For the 18th year in a row, Puerto Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification of purity for human consumption.

The quality of the water tested at the purification plant varies greatly from what comes out of the tap at the other end. So do be careful. If you want to be doubly sure, you can pick up bottled water just about anywhere.

EXPORTING PETS: Falling love with the street dog outside your hotel or a puppy on the Malecon doesn’t mean they can’t come home with you.

The process is fairly inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You need a certificate of health from a local vet among other things. The time of year that pets can travel in the cargo section of the plane may be your biggest challenge. For the most up-to-date information contact the Puerto Vallarta SPCA at spcapv@gmail.com.

COMMON SENSE: Just as you wouldn’t walk around your hometown drunk and beligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexicans are a forgiving bunch, basic politeness is appreciated.

For the guys, peeing in public is a major faux pas and if you are caught, can get you tossed in jail or an expensive fine. Pay attention to your surroundings. Pay your bills. Be courteous. And have fun!

DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 10,000 pesos. You can be taken to jail and your vehicle impounded. There are many checkstops on the weekends and you will be asked to blow if they suspect you have been drinking.

LEGAL SYSTEM: Not knowing the law is not an valid excuse in Mexico or anywhere. If you find yourself caught in a legal situation be aware that guilt is presumed until your innocence can be proven.

This is a very difficult lesson to learn if you are visiting from the United States or Canada in particular. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance.

Director Noemi Zamora noemizamorareynoso@gmail.com Editor Lic. Madeline Milne mmilne@Vallartatribune.com Sales Team Rebeca Castellón rebeca.castellonn@gmail.com Information office ventastribuna7@yahoo.com Designer Cynthia E. Andrade G. cysandra@gmail.com cisandra@vallartatribune.com

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Calling in Mexico Calling phones in Mexico can be tricky as it is different than in the US or Canada. There are different codes you need to use depending if you are calling landlines or cellular phones and if they are local or long distance.

Long-distance calls from within Mexico For national long-distance calls (within Mexico) the code is 01 plus the area code and phone number. For international long-distance calls, first dial 00, then the country code (for the U.S. and Canada the country code is 1, so you would dial 00 + 1 + area code + 7 digit number).

Calling Cell Phones (from a land line) If you are calling from a landline within the area code of the Mexican cell phone number dial 044, then the 10 digit number including area code. Outside of the area code (but still within Mexico) dial 045 and then the 10 digit phone number. Cell phone to cell phone only requires the 10 digit number.

Phone Cards Phone cards (“tarjetas telefonicas”) for use in pay phones can be bought at newstands and in pharmacies in denominations of 30, 50 and 100 pesos. Pay phones do not accept coins. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a “tarjeta LADA,” because pre-paid cell phone cards are also sold in the same establishments.

Calling Toll-Free Numbers Some toll free numbers work from Mexico to the US and Canada, but many do not.

You need to dial a different prefix. To call the following toll free prefixes, dial as follows: 800 numbers Dial 001-880-then the number 866 numbers Dial 001-883-then the number 877 numbers Dial 001-882-then the number 888 numbers Dial 001-881-then the number

Emergencies: 060 Red Cross: 065 Non-Emergency Police 322.290.0507 Fire Department: 322.223.9476

Ambulance: 322.222.1533

Consulates American Consulate Immigration: Nuevo Vallarta: 322.224.7719 322.222.0069 24 hrs Guadalajara: Consumer Protection: 333.268.2145 01.800.468.8722 Tourism Offices Canadian Consulate Jalisco: 322.221.2676 322.293.2894 Nayarit: 322.297.1006 24 hrs: 1.800.706.2900

Ahoy Cruisers!

Day 02-oct 04-oct 05-oct 05-oct 06-oct 07-oct 07-oct 08-oct 08-oct 09-oct 11-oct 12-oct

Ship Passengers Crown Princess 3,120 Carnival Miracle 2,124 Carnival Miracle 2,124 Norwegian Jewel 2,376 Norwegian Sun 1,936 Zaandam 1,432 Norwegian Sun 1,936 Zaandam 1,432 Norwegian Pearl 2,394 Grand Princess 2,600 Celebrity Infinity 1,950 Carnival Miracle 2,124

Day Ship Passengers 12-oct Norwegian Jewel 2,376 17-oct Norwegian Sun 1,936 18-oct Norwegian Sun 1,936 18-oct Ruby Princess 3,080 19-oct Norwegian Jewel 2,376 20-oct Island Princess 1,975 26-oct Westerdam 1,916 26-oct Norwegian Jewel 2,376 28-oct Norwegian Sun 1,936 29-oct Norwegian Sun 1,936

In port this month

In the month of October Puerto Vallarta welcomes 47,391 passengers!

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s I sit down to write this week’s column I am in the Pacific Northwest and a covey of quail have passed my window. I arrived to Vancouver Island just a few hours before the worst storm in history was scheduled to blow our rooftops off. It never arrived and in fact, it didn’t even blow gentle nothings in my ear. Some light drizzle and that’s about it. Now I’m not saying it’s

because I am such a controlling force, though me putting out the laundry to dry often brings with it violent rain storms… I’m just saying weather manipulation might be my superpower.

Regardless, I’ve exchanged sweaty humidity for the chilly drizzle for the next couple weeks while I’m up in Canada.

In preparation for my last minute trip north, I went to pick up a few gifts and stopped to talk to Rudy, who paints the gorgeous Frida Kahlo reproductions and rocks along the Malecon. I picked up a beautiful hand painted stone of Frida with two macaw parrots for only $150 pesos. It's an amazing amount of work for just a few dollars. Because my rock was so lovely I decided to keep it for myself, oops. While talking to Rudy I learned he paints these canvases of Frida but will put your face in the painting in place of hers. How fun would that be as a souvenir of your time in Puerto Vallarta? Rudy tells me he also does lifelike pet portraits in oil. Be sure to stop and say hello. He’s one of the many characters that make this city so wonderful and friendly.

As the city gears up for the upcoming five-day festivities for Dia de Muertos and Halloween many places are quiet this week but have no fear! There are still many great events happenings around town.

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For live music in Vallarta check out Captain Don’s and Solar beside Barracuda restaurant in the 5 de Deciembre neighbourhood. The Jazz Foundation on the malecon often has live music, as does Patio de mi Casa. In Old Town you can catch live music at Nacho Daddy’s and The Roxy. On October 21st we have Trez Cuartoz at Pour Favor Saloon – they were excellent the one time I caught them at El Rio. They do some rocking Johnny Cash covers and the lead singers voice gives me chills.

If you are on the north side of the bay you can usually find live music at The Drunken Duck in Bucerias and the Britannia in La Cruz. As the season progresses, we will have a much more comprehensive entertainment guide for you. (If you are a venue or band, contact me for more details on our upcoming entertainment guide.)

If you are looking for an extraordinary dining experience, on October 22, Ketsi Restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita will welcome Celebrity Chef Betty Vazquez for an exclusive gourmet event benefitting the Mexican

Association Against Breast Cancer.

Rent a villa, book a couple spa treatments and make a luxuriously relaxing weekend of it!

Sommelier Monica De la Torre and Chef Betty will treat you to a 4-course meal with spectacular wine pairings. $1500 pesos (Includes 4-course dinner and wine pairing). For reservations call 329-291-6000.

For a special musical treat we have another CK Productions Splash and Dance 2 on October 26 at Tacho’s Park which is along Calle Prisciliano Sánchez, in Aramara about 1km heading in towards Pitillal. This ‘secret’ location has a huge palapa along with pool and dance floor. It will be a great time even if it rains. There are more details in this week’s Tribune along with how to get your tickets!

That’s it for me this week. I hope you get out and enjoy all that the Vallarta-Nayarit has to offer. Please support local and be respectful of the environment.

Safe travels, Madeline

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Jesus: A Party for the Dead

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icolas de Jesus is a renowned Nahuatl artist living in the remote agricultural village of Ameyaltepec, Guerrero. It was there at an early age he began working with fine etchings, some of them hand-coloured, on amate paper, the hand-pounded bark of the fig tree employed by his Aztec artisan ancestors in ancient times.

Nicolas´s steps on the ladder to success were slow, but his determination began with a modest exhibition of his work in Mexico, D.F. in 1986, and later in 1989 at the age of 29 he procured an important venue and “stepping stone” at the “Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum” in Chicago, Illinois, which was his first showing in the United States.

But it wasn´t until 2002 when Nicolas de Jesus catapulted to international fame in an exhibition titled “Le Jour Des Morts Au Mexique” at the “Association Pour L´estampe el L´Popolaire”

in Paris, France, shaking the Parisian art world with a series of intriguing and controversial etchings.

Those etchings touched upon his own life experiences and reflected many of Mexican indigenous cultural themes, festivals and rituals that are performed throughout Mexico to this day.

But de Jesus´s work also reflects the immigration problem in the United States, and his personal preoccupation to conserve his people´s “cultural identity”. (He would later receive the “Ricardo Flores Mogon” National Drawing Award.)

In 2015 Harmut Zanke published “Nicolas de Jesus”, A Definitive Master, but de Jesus´ s most recent honor was his 2016 exhibition at the prestigious “Neuberger N.Y. Museum” founded by the late Governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller.

The art lover will find the

work of Nicolas de Jesus has a distinctly universal appeal and with a universal message stemming from ancient cultural traditions.

Recent exhibits include: 2016 Expo De Arte Chicago, Illinois 2016 Expo Neuberger Museum, New York, N.Y. 2015 Book Publication Of Harmut Zanke´S Book “Nicolas De Jesus” 2015 Expo Centro Cultural Acapulco”, Guerrero 2014 “Dia De Los Muertos” Galeria Indigena, Puerto Vallarta Jal. 2012 “Esistenze. La Vita E La Morte Nell ´Arte Messicana Con Temporanea”. Castello D´Albertis, Museo Delle Culture Del Mondo 2011 “Printmaker-Nicolas De Jesus, Guerrero,México” National Museum Of Art. Phoenix Az. 2010 “The Irony Of The Skeletons” Neuberger Museum Of Art, Ny

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‘Splash and Dance 2’ on October 26th

By Debbie White

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t's almost time for snowbirds and tourists to return for another season and CK Productions is hosting a great pre-season event. Here's something fun and very different on October 26th in another carefully 'chosen location' that CK Productions has become synonymous with.

Vallarta's Splash and Dance 2 will happen from 4 to 8 pm at TACHO'S PARK - only ½ a mile or 0.8 kilometres from Sams/Walmart on Calle Prisciliano Sánchez, Aramara, P.V. Offering a relaxing afternoon and exciting early evening, Splash and Dance 2 presents two of Puerto Vallarta’s top live bands in a fabulous setting.

Doors open at 4 pm for poolside fun and cocktails as CK Productions brings us another great event, Wednesday, October 26th.

Food and live music begin at

5:30 pm opening with the PIEL CANELA TRIO: Fernando Huerta, Eduardo Leon, and Luis Rasgon, a favourite of the Bay Area's late night music circuit. – playing a mix of Latin fusion with the best Gipsy Kings covers you have ever heard.

Many of you have probably heard these extraordinary musicians at Garbos in Old Town.

At 6:30 pm, PACIFICO TROPICAL of the Ocean takes the stage starring singer/guitar player Jorge Milan, vocalist Zubey da Resendiz, Eduardo Berroa and Obed Nogueda on percussions, with Abraham Valiente on brass, for two thrilling sets of Live International Latin Dance Music. You'll love the dancing along with the exciting music!

Keep cool under the 36-foot palapa, take a dip in the pool and water slide or stroll through the shady mango grove.

CK Productions brought you an amazing series of musical events

last season and will once again be offering a fantastic, diverse season

of unique, quality entertainment in enchanting and exciting venues.

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Matters Pam Thompson

Leigh Thelmadatter

pam@healthcareresourcespv.com

osomadre@hotmail.com

Insurance Facts

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hy wait until you have an emergency situation and are faced with a hospital bill to discover you have no insurance coverage here? Do your homework!

Here are a few insurance facts: • Insurance is only accepted here for INPATIENT services with a minimum 24 hour stay (of course depending on the type of insurance that you have). Your insurance company must send the hospital a guarantee of payment prior to your discharge.

• Upon admission to a private hospital, even with insurance, the hospital is going to request a deposit until they receive the guarantee of payment. Normally this is with a credit card. Stay on top of the Admissions department at the hospital, asking them if they have heard from your insurance company.

Sometimes you will have to push your insurance company yourself as well.

• Anything else (consults, medications, emergency room visits, diagnostic studies) must be paid out of pocket. If you give the receptionist your insurance card (like you are used to doing at home) she will give you a blank look and wait for cash or a credit card. You can however, submit your receipts in most cases for reimbursement.

• If you are from the United States and have Medicare, no way and no how will Medicare pay direct or reimburse you regardless of what your cousin’s Aunt Mary’s sisters cousin says happened to her. If you have a supplement (Medi-gap policy) most will REIMBURSE you for urgent medical care at an approximate 80% reimbursement rate.

• There is a vast array of very good traveler’s insurance policies. Remember that most Canadians must purchase prior to departing Canada.

• There is also the option of a good air evacuation policy.

With this, should one have a critical

medical situation, they can be air evacuated “home” where they will have their home coverage kick in once they cross the border into their home country. Remember though, these policies will only transfer from “bed to bed” meaning from a hospital to a hospital.

• Be pro-active! Go to the various private hospitals here with your insurance information and ask them directly if they would accept direct billing with your particular insurance. Just because the insurance company says XYZ hospital works with them does not necessarily mean that the hospital will do so.

Find out in person on your own!

• There is no such thing as free medical care here. Plan accordingly. If you do not have an insurance that is accepted at the private hospitals here, then have a back-up plan as to how you will pay for a critical medical situation should you find yourself or a loved one in one.

• Know the details of your insurance policy, what it covers and what it does not cover. Does it cover your pre-existing conditions?

Or maybe only a set dollar amount on a pre-existing condition? Is there a “wait time” for certain diagnosis to be covered? Oftentimes I say that an insurance policy is as good as the agent selling it. Make sure you have an agent that understands the policy you are purchasing inside and out and one that will go to bat for you!

There are many kinds of health insurance policies from international to Mexican (private) policies to traveler’s insurance policies. I do not sell insurance but I am more than happy to answer questions or review your policy with you. Just shoot me an email and we can set up a time to have a chat!

It’s been a wonderfully pink Breast Cancer Awareness Month of October with lots of activities bringing about so much consciousness.

Do those self-breast exams and do those mammograms not just in October but all year round! Have a stellar week!

Leigh Thelmadatter is a profesor at Tec de Monterrey, Mexico City, Wikipedian, and semi-professional researcher on Mexican handcrafts and folk arts. She has a blog called Creative Hands of Mexico and is working on a book on Mexican paper maché.

Monsters through the streets of Mexico City

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okyo has Godzilla, New York has King Kong… but since only one monster isn´t enough, Mexico City has monumental alebrijes!

While there is some debate about their origin, it is certain that current form of these colorful creatures were developed and popularized by paper mache artisan Pedro Linares in the mid 20th century. They evolved from Judas figures, adding elements such as various body parts from creatures, both real and fantastic in many different combinations and painted them in fantastic colors and often designs.

It is one form of paper mache that has grown tremendously in recent years, both in popularity and size.

In 2006, the Museo de Arte Popular decided to sponsor a parade, exhibition and contest for paper mache artisans called “Night of the Alebrijes.” This remains the official name of the event, but it is far better known as the “Desfile de Alebrijes” or Alebrije Parade, as this is the most popular aspect of the event, drawing crowds of thousands with line the streets of the city from the Zocalo (main square) to the Angel of Independence on Reforma.

They come to see the creations made each year for the event ranging in height from a meter to up to six meters tall. According to Emilio Ortiz of the Museo de Arte Popular, the works would be even taller, but overhead wires form a barrier.

While large alebrijes were not uncommon before the advent of the parade, they rarely reached over a meter and never over two.

They generally remain light enough such that the traditional frame of split reeds sufficed for support.

These monumental works and

photos by Leigh Thelmadatter and Alejandro Linares Garcia

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the competition among the participating artisans has meant significant innovation both in technique and aesthetics. Alebrijes of two or more meters in height and/or length generally require stronger support than reeds can give, so most entries have wire frames (called “almas” (souls)) with really large pieces using light construction rebar, which requires welding skills. Some entries have also experimented with adding movement to pieces, from mechanical devices, electronics and some clever wire joining and pulley systems.

The vast majority of the works still use cartoneria (a hard paper maché) as the skin for their creations, but are not limited to paper by any means. There have been alebrijes with details and even sections of glass, fabric, plastic (especially that recycled from

bottles), yarn, sequins, beads and more. Designs are left to creators’ wild imaginations with few restrictions, apart from prohibitions against entries with political and social themes to keep the event light-hearted.

And there are human participants, too!

The event has been a major boon for caroneros in the Mexico City area and an influence both in Mexico City and beyond. The popularity of monumental pieces has promoted the creation of monumental altars for Day of the Dead in the Zocalo and the campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Monumental alebrijes now appear at the annual Mojiganga in Zacualpan, Morelos and the city of Querétaro now has its own version of the parade. But the main event for these works remains this parades, and attracts entries from various parts of central Mexico.

The next Monumental Alebrije parade is October 22, 2016 (12pm) and will feature around 200 of these monumental creature. They are best seen on parade, but if this is not possible they are left on display on Avenida Reforma for about two weeks afterwards.

Venecia 290, Díaz Ordaz, Fluent English Spoken

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t’s BAZAR time again in Vallarta! That is the Spanish spelling, by the way; the BAZAAR is happening at the Marsol Hotel, Tuesday, October 25th from 10 to 2. This monthly bazaar is so popular with ex-pats cleaning out condos, changing furniture, exchanging clothes, shoes, purses; you name it - it will be for sale! Anyone interested in setting up a table and selling can contact me by email or stop by the Marsol Friday Market between 9:30 and 1:30 this weekend.

There are only six days left to get your finished decorated skulls over to Casa Karma. October 25th is deadline to have all of them back. Now comes the fun part! Voting is done by putting your money where your mouth is – meaning, you are encouraged to vote far more than just once…Skulls will be numbered to ‘even the playing field’; there are more than a dozen professional artists taking part in this contest. But that doesn’t matter. Whoever has the most money (VOTES!) at the end of The Day of the Dead wins! In other words, $100 pesos is 100 votes. Bribery is good! Bribe, sorry!

Encourage, your friends to start voting for your numbered skull AND Casa Karma will donate 10 pesos per drink sold to whatever skull number you want, so take your pals out for drinks and start buying your votes starting on the 26th and continuing to November 2 at 6 pm when the ‘votes’ will be counted and whoever has the most money wins.

The Grand Prize is a two-night stay at Casa Karma and ALL the vote-money gets donated to Los Mangos library to start their new infant-literacy program early next year. There is even more to come with this continuing “funraiser” but you’ll have to wait until next week for more details.

What is a French Horn and what does it do and how does

it sound? Find out at Paco Ojeda’s next installation of El Placer de Escuchar at the library.

Paco’s music appreciation series is growing in popularity week by week and my guess is he will soon need a larger venue. The origins of the harmonica (the most-purchased instrument in the world!) were dissected and listened to and talked about. Then we were treated to a mini-concert by Steve York, known all over the music world for his fine bass guitar playing. Steve delighted the entire audience with his harmonica virtuosity.

Thanks, Paco, for another entertaining and informative 90 minutes. The French Horn is next on November 10th and it will be live!

Openings, previews, dress rehearsals, interviews…how this week is shaping up: Stepping stones to season which is looking even better than last winter. El Rio BBQ and Bar has reopened…I can smell those ribs slowly smoking from here! The Boutique Theatre starts up soon and I am going to see the Press Preview of their season opener. The newly

renovated theatre and Nacho Daddy’s downstairs are both shiny and bright and welcoming. River of Arte is also being previewed this week over brekkie at Oscar’s Restaurant. Deux Mec, in Michel’s Restaurant space on Olas Altas, opens this week; I have a sneak preview tonight and will have more on the food, décor, and new concept next week in this column. No Way Jose is previewing its Murder-with-dinner interactive play on the 27th and look for Vallarta CoWork’s free monthly workshop as well.

The fabulous four Rancho Divas have their second installment playing in the jam-packed Red Room for the next two Saturday nights. The highlight for me was Fernando Jara doing Freddy Mercury, I do love that boy!

Splash & Dance 2 is next Wednesday at 4 at Tacho’s Trailer Park – a beautiful setting for great Latin music and dancing (complete with on the spot/ hands-on instruction for salsa, cumbia, merengue and more).

Food by Lori Loree Tasty Treats, full bar, of course. Rain or shine the palapa will keep everyone happy and dry. Another terrific CK Production!

Dusting off my dancing shoes and that is it, From Here.

Leza Warkentin

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Twelve Years Ago

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o you know where you were twelve years ago today? I can tell you exactly where you were, and where I was, because I could barely move out of my bed.

Not only was I as hot as an October in Vallarta, but I was in Vallarta in October. Plus, I was eight months pregnant. In addition, I was pregnant with you, a so-far-invisible person who had finally found his happy place, one which involved his head bumping up against my sciatic nerve, poking it like an electric prod each time I took a step.

Twelve years ago your dad somehow sensed that I was at the end of my long, sweaty rope, because he is a person with a large quantity of empathy and also because he had been subjected to long, tear-filled orations about the end of my rope. When I told him that you were asking for a veggie burger from 100% Natural, he walked all the way to the restaurant to get one (for you, the baby, understand). It started to rain on his way back and no taxi would pick him up because he looked wet and dangerous. He sloshed into the house with the bag under his shirt so it would be the only thing that remained dry and edible. And then I asked him where the fries were. Aren’t you glad we stayed together?

Twelve years ago I was entirely unprepared for the person who would come out of my womb and into my life. I liked my life with your dad. We were thin and young and thin (and young). I worked hard all week and then followed him at all hours to his gigs on the weekends and yet was never tired. I wore new clothes and bought myself jewelry and fancy flip flops if I felt so inclined (and I did very often feel so inclined).

I had a feeling that that was going to change, and, in fact, it was already changing because I stopped buying fancy shoes

once I could no longer see my feet.

Twelve years ago I dreamed of you while lying on my bed like a large, sulky, beached marine animal. I wondered if you’d have my blond hair, or if you’d have dark curls like your dad, or if you’d bust out some recessive gene that would Cause Talk. I wondered if you’d know me the second you saw me, and if you’d cry a lot at night, and what I’d do if you didn’t stop (ever). I wondered if I was going to be able to breathe during labor because there were no lamaze classes available (I was) and how long it would take me to ask for pain medication (around eight minutes).

Twelve years ago I really wanted my own mother, and felt a little light-headed because it looked like we undershot your arrival by a few weeks, so she might not make it to the birth (she didn’t).

Twelve years ago I wondered if I was out of my mind to think I could ever be somebody’s mother. I wondered if I should have planned this better. I thought about the possibility of epic failure and of making you insecure, or rebellious, or just really sad. I considered how overwhelming it was to worry about crises that I didn’t even know existed yet.

Twelve years ago I already loved you, even though I could not yet see this boy that you’ve become, the strong, smart, eloquent child on the brink of adolescence. Twelve years ago I carried you, still curled up around the seed of who you are today.

Twelve years ago I loved you with an anxious, yearning mother’s heart, a heart that still beats against yours whenever I can pull you in for a quick hug; a heart that will squeeze every time I watch the time slip away, like these magnificent twelve years that just poured through my hands like sand.

Cirque de Soleil is coming to Vallarta-Nayarit

By Matt Meltzer

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ave you ever found yourself sitting in the back row under the blue-and-yellow Cirque du Soleil big top and thought to yourself: “The only thing that could make this better would be a threehour line and $14 hamburgers!”

Well, your wait may finally be over in 2018, when the first-ever Cirque de Soleil theme park opens at the Vidanta resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.

That’s right, sometime year-after-next you’ll be able to spend your vacation strolling through a daylong Cirque performance, complete with an interactive theater, hydrotherapy circuit, and of course plenty of embedded Cirque performers.

“The Park,” as it’s being called, will be located on the Vidanta property, a name you may remember as the home to JOYÁ, the world’s first Cirque du Soleil dining experience at its sister property in Riviera Maya.

For now, Vidanta is tight-lipped about what the park will include.

But what we do know: • The Park will fuse Cirque’s immersive entertainment with Vidanta’s luxury vacationing, creating a fantasyland where families can explore and get away from it all.

• It will have three hotels feature a range of components -- a mix of interactive theater with water features, VIP hydrotherapy circuit for adults, experiential and interactive entertainment experiences, and embedded CDS actors.

• The park is meant to look like it sprouted up from the ground and will be overwhelmingly lush and green. What you won’t find: plastic tubing, slides, stanchions, etc.

They're also touting a huge boon for tourism in the area. The park is estimated to draw 1 million visits in the first phase of opening, and an estimated 2.5 million visitors annually to Nuevo Vallarta once fully open. Naturally, the effect on jobs is expected to be significant, as well. Some 50 million people live in the surrounding 300 mile radius from the Nuevo Vallarta development.

The best information released so far, though, might be these mockups of the park, which make it look a little like Mayan ruins interspersed with water features and ADA-approved walkways. And maybe some psychedelic tea.

No word on what rides might be included, if there will be special house shows, or, most importantly, pricing. But if these drawings are any indication, it's going to be the most spectacular theme park to ever land in Mexico. And, hopefully, the lines won't be too long.

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“Evening Under the Stars”

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ickets are now on sale for an extraordinary “Evening under the Stars”. This special event is the annual fund raiser for the SPCA de Puerto Vallarta. This year’s festivities will be held on Saturday, November 26.

Guests and press representatives will gather in Puerto del Cielo, the gorgeous event room across from the main entrance to Hacienda San Angel. Beginning at 6:00 pm,

attendees will be treated to cocktails and appetizers followed by a delicious four course meal at 7:30 pm.

This year we are offering a special entrée for our vegetarian guests.

Please be sure to let us know if you prefer the vegetarian entrée when you purchase your tickets. Entertainment will be provided by “LA JOYA DE MEXICO” the superb Mariachi band. There will be a number of items available as part of a silent auction, as well as items auctioned off by

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“Free” Dia de Muertos in Vallarta Learning

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by Orlando Gotay, Tax Attorney

IRS Online Installment Agreements—a mixed blessing for Expats?

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ou may not be surprised if I told you that a meaningful percentage of Americans have some type of outstanding debt with the IRS. Whether it’s an amount due but not paid with a return, the result of an audit, or the reversal of a credit, handling these debts can be very burdensome to the taxpayer. Many cannot simply write a check to pay in full.

Let’s hope that readers who are in this boat do not stick their head in the sand. Ignoring the IRS is not smart. As the IRS computer detects no contact from the taxpayer, it will gradually invoke harsher mechanisms. Levies, seizures, liens are all part of the IRS arsenal.

One way to manage an overdue account is through an Installment Agreement (“IA”). Like the name suggests, IAs allow taxpayers to make affordable regular payments.

In exchange, the IRS will stop pursuing enforced collection action.

In its infinite wisdom, the IRS created online IAs. Normally meant for “smaller value” accounts, their use was so popular (and saved the IRS valuable manpower time) that it has now instituted a pilot through 2017, to allow larger accounts to be eligible for “streamlined” submission. These are more quickly-almost automatically approved, and dispense with the need to file detailed financial information with the IRS. Many prefer to have toenails pulled than filing an IRS financial disclosure form. So, those are the good news. One expanded criterion being tested immediately

is this: Individual taxpayers with an assessed balance of tax, penalty and interest between $50,000 and $100,000 may experience accelerated processing of their installment agreement request.

The downside? Due to recent (and very public) data breaches, the IRS has tightened its online security criteria. To get an online account, one will need (among other things) a US credit card with a US address (the final 6 digits are used for verification) and a US postpaid cell phone number with a verifiable US address. “Soft” numbers such as Skype, Google voice, prepaid or international numbers will not allow for verification. So, expats may have to skip online and file on paper.

I wrote to the IRS National Taxpayer advocate to share my thoughts on how difficult these well-meaning security features hamper US taxpayers overseas.

The issue was noted. For now, your Installment Agreement may actually have to be on paper—the old fashioned way…even if it is “Streamlined”.

Orlando Gotay is a California licensed tax attorney (with a Master of Laws in Taxation) admitted to practice before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and other taxing agencies.

His love of things Mexican has led him to devote part of his practice to the tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at tax@orlandogotay.com.

Consult your tax advisor.

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rom October 29th to November 5th there are dozens of events planned around the Centro and Old Town colonias of Puerto Vallarta. In addition to the city sponsored and promoted events there are Halloween parties, costume parties, restaurants with special menus and even a skull decorating charity event.

Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos is one of Mexico’s most cherished holidays and around the country the multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.

Originally celebrated in the beginning of summer it gradually became associated with the Western Christian celebrations of All Saints Eve, All Saints Day and All Souls Day and since 2008 has been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The Mexican Day of the Dead celebration is similar to other culture’s observances of a time to honor the dead.

The Spanish tradition included festivals and parades, as well as gatherings of families at cemeteries to pray for their deceased loved ones at the end of the day.

Private altars called ofrendas, honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favo-

rite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts. Visitors also leave possessions of the deceased at the graves.

All around the Bay of Banderas you will find examples of the various traditions during these days of festivity. Here is a list of some of highlights being produced by the tourism office of Puerto Vallarta.

A complete schedule of events can be found online at VallartaTribune.com Saturday, October 29th 6:00pm Pata Salada Fiesta in Parque Hidalgo in Centro, Puerto Vallarta.

This event runs each evening from October 29- November 2nd and features traditional folkloric dancers from the states of Oaxaca and Tabasco. There will be food and crafts for sale.

Saturday, October 29th 9:00pm Charro Parade leaves from Rosita Hotel at the start of the Malecon and ends at the Los Arcos Amphitheater. Dancing horses, beautiful costumes and live music make this a cultural treat. The Charro Parade repeats on Monday October 31st at 9:00pm.

Sunday, October 30 All Day Interactive Altar at the Main Plaza in Centro – Open every day of the festivities this interactive altar is open to the public to add their own offerings to it.

Last years altar was a huge

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success, filled with truly beautiful works of art. Highly recommend!

Sunday, October 30 7:00pm Loteria – Mexican Bingo Join the locals in this rousing game similar to bingo in the main plaza.

It’s a great way to practice your Spanish vocabulary and maybe win a few pesos.

Sunday, October 30 8:00pm Mazcoatle Ballet Group with special musical guests will be performing at the Los Arcos Amphitheatre along the malecon.

Monday, October 31 All day Painting Exhibition along Basilio Badillo. Running the length of the festivies each day the exhibition will be throughout the Romantic Zone. Stroll up Basilio Badillo to Mundo de Cristal to view their Blown Glass Calavera (skull) Exhibition.

Monday October 31 6:00pm Fiesta de Los Muertos – this outdoor party will be filled with fabulous costumes and features live music by Piel Canela and Elvis Martinez. It rolls into the Beer and Music festival starting at 7:00pm Corner of Pulpito and Olas Altas, Old Town Monday, October 31 7:30pm Film Festival: The Book of Life – Watch this excellent film under the stars in Parque Lazaro Cardenas in Old Town.

Tuesday, November 1 10:00am Saint’s Day Mass – Held in the cemetery in Colonia Cinco de Deciembre.

This is a beautiful example of Mexican culture and should not be missed. Please remain respectful.

Tuesday, November 1 11:00am Catrin and Catrina Exhibit and Altar Contest. Escape the heat and humidity with a tour of the catrinas and altars on display in Plaza Galerias in the Hotel Zone.

Tuesday, November 1 6:00pm Pan de Muerto Tasting – Head to Parque Lazaro Carenas in Old Town to experience the breaking of this traditional bread.

Wednesday, November 2 9:00am Free Guided Tour of the Cemetery – Tour the cemetery and learn more about the traditions of Dia de Muertos.

Wednesday, November 2 10:00 – 10:00pm Day of the Dead Festivities – Live music, dancing, food, festivities and fireworks. All day and into the night culminating in fireworks at 10:30pm Join in the largest party in Vallarta at the Municipal Market along Rio Cuale.

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In La Cruz

The Neighbourhood Gordon Mayer

Cindy Bouchard

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Cindy Bouchard, an expat Canadian runs a Boutique Inn, Villa Amor del Mar in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. She and her husband Chris are living and lovin’ in Vallarta–Nayarit. If you want more info on La Cruz or desire… A very special vacation contact cindy@VillaAmordelMar.com

Introducing Ana Segura

Irene Swope – Living the Inspired Life

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’m a sucker for synchronicity so as I was gathering info for this missive I was delighted to learn that Frascati’s will be the caterers for the La Cruz Cena en Blanco: Welcome Back dinner to be held at an exclusive, totally secret location! Chef Andres put together a fabulous dinner concept that will delight everyone who attends the most elegant, stellar, event of the year!

Frascati is an integral member of our community, always here to make everyone feel special. I met Sebastian our first year here. He promoted their specialities and as a foodie, I ‘ate them up’ loving their fish dishes, lamb and more! They’re committed to the community, which always inspires me!

Since day one their goal has been to give extraordinary service. Given Frascati’s has been in our town for nine years and is still going strong they’ve achieved that goal with folks returning and bringing others too!

Ana Segura, the public relations person for Frascati and La Peska, came to the area on vacation five years ago and fell in love with our town. Before La Cruz; Ana worked in Mexico City at the Habita hotel where she got to know many people and learned the importance of relationships and service. She says, “Of course, my family and kids are the most important in my life. I miss my family and friends who live in México city but I’m thrilled to have my kids with me here. I go back to visit as often as I can.”

In Ana’s words, Frascati’s is a “very warm and in a nice location overlooking the boats.

Actually, I was a regular and happy client before I started working with them, most of all because I love the food and the view”.

Frascati; an Italian restaurant serving homemade pasta and chef creations including pizza and other specialities, uses the highest quality ingredients.

La Peska; a seafood restaurant, opened in February 2015, specialises in the freshest fish that the fishermen from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle caught that day! “Ana proclaims; I like the variety of seafood La Peska offers, always looking forward to the catch of the day.” The environment is energetic, colourful and comfortable. Ladies night on Fridays includes free speciality drinks including margaritas.

Both restaurants share an impressive wine cellar and are located in the Marina

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Riviera Nayarit yacht club; fulfilling the needs of their customers is their proudest achievement.

Ana is a self-proclaimed people person and says she’s always in the mood to enjoy and help people. “I like to know about their likes and needs and provide great service; this job allows me to serve all kinds of people.”

Ana defines a good year of business “When the people feel so good and at home here that they just keep coming back year after year. The town captures the beauty of all people and all cultures.” Her goal is to make visitors fall in love with the restaurant and have them coming back to this beautiful place and town.

She says, “If you can’t move here at least come visit for vacation. You´ll never be sorry about that.”

Join Amigos de la Cruz November 29th for Cena en Blanco… the most elegant, stellar, event of the year! Tickets 550 pesos or VIP 800 pesos. Email norahberumen@ hotmail.com for tickets and more info.

went for a dream.” How many stories of people who inspire others and have a positive impact on their surroundings start with a phrase like this one? Irene Swope is a foundational character in the ecology of the south coast of Banderas Bay. It was a dream that brought her to Puerto Vallarta and a combination of curiosity and what might be considered the will of the universe who would take on the health and welfare of Playa Gemelas as a beacon for the betterment of the entire bay. However it is described, there was undeniably something extraordinary in the making. When Irene saw and instantly fell in love with the place she has called home since 1984 the entire Bay of Banderas would be the benefactor thereafter.

Yes, The Neighbourhood is extending its reach this week to include a reader suggestion (thank you Monika!) that isn’t directly North Shore but has impact that stretches from its origin in the south to include the entire bay. Irene’s love for the bay is unparalleled and she brags, “There is no Mexican who loves the Bahia be Banderas like I do.”

Once you get to know Irene, you will likely be like this writer and apply an extrapolation of the famous words of hall of fame pitcher Dizzy Dean who said, “It ain’t bragging if you can do it.” In Irene’s case, “It ain’t bragging if it’s true.”

For 32 years she has looked with sadness at the trash that gets carelessly tossed on the beaches and into the bay and for 32 years she has worked tirelessly to collect it, provide proper containers for it and to inspire others to do likewise. All of this has been highly effective because of the latter goal; Irene is an inspired person who shares her spark with everyone she meets.

It is no wonder that Irene has enjoyed such great success in her pursuits. A stalwart champion for what is right and good in all areas of her life, she has always fought for a better way. “The student comes before the rules.” She shares when talking about her career as a teacher and telling the stories of students who needed someone to hear them and meet them where they are to provide alternatives and assistance to succeed.

She shares the story of a young man who once asked her to borrow her kayak to paddle to nearby Los Arcos which she agreed to without hesitation. Not long after that day a sizeable and gaudy tourist attrac-

tion was built just down the coast. Irene, in her constant effort to preserve the natural beauty of the bay, went to speak to the man who built the attraction and found this same young man as the owner. Instead of berating him and recalling her generosity to give him a piece of her mind, she instead spoke to him and inspired him to use his resources to paint and provide garbage containers on the beaches.

Not without controversy for her convictions, Irene has endured all manner of resistance including death threats as she lobbied again and again for what was good for the bay and therefore the community and future generations. Despite admitting, “This has been a lesson in futility with everyone.” she follows with a bright smile and an effervescing chuckle that reminds you that fighting spirit that filled her kayak with bags of trash 30 years ago is stronger than ever now.

As we talk she bubbles over with stories of people she has assisted, artists, handicapped children, ‘adopted’ children, all with their own unique challenges but all with the same truth therein; Irene inspired them to success and backed it up with compassionate aid.

She still gets in her pink kayak and paddles her beloved bay. She still stops to greet most everyone with a smile exuding positive energy. She still cares deeply and reaches out to anyone she feels is in need; just ask the young man who sells coconuts on Playa Gamelas who his best customer and salesperson is and he will say, “Irene”.

Thank you Irene for all you have done and are doing for all of us to enjoy and thank you for living a life of inspiration.

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Three Hens & a Rooster Market News

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id you know that Three Hens Market was only six blocks from the beach? Did you also know that Three Hens has been open all summer long serving the ex-pat community and the intrepid travellers that don’t let a little heat and humidity interfere with their adventures?

The Market is made up of foreign and National vendors who have turned their artistic passions into their own businesses. Take, for example, Lisa Love.

Originally from Finland, Lisa has reinvented herself over and over again. Her latest creations are fabulous wall hangings made from patchwork.

Check her boutique. Lisa started hand painting ceramic tiles a few years ago, in the style of old Euro-

pean masters.

The owner of one of the most prestigious hotels in Gringo Gulch commissioned her to do an entire wall in Elizabeth Taylor’s former Vallarta home, Casa Kimberley.

You can see it today – hundreds of hand painted tiles beautifully done.

Lisa has also written two books – in English. You can buy one or both at Three Hens and a Rooster Market.

She makes clothes and handbags and we’ll have to wait and see what she will do next.

Lisa is just one of our vendors who take her passion for art seriously.

You are invited to come and visit them all!

Three Hens and a Rooster Market is every Saturday 9 to 1 at Venustiano Carranza 466.

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Marsol Friday Market by the Pier

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ttention all Vallarta Dogs: Kim returns to the Marsol Friday Market this week with treats homemade just for you and probably a few fabulous decadent desserts for your masters and mistresses.

Also back with a table laden with everything you have to have for a successful Day of the Dead celebration: Skulls, Catrinas, ghoulish articulating rat skeletons, paintings and more, is La Coleccion.

Patti returns with her delicate handmade crocheted covers for glassware. Not only do the glass covers protect liquids from bugs they also identify that the glass is indeed yours. Larger ones will cover fruit bowls: Beautiful, tropical and practical!

Monica bakes the most exquisite ciabatta ever – in two sizes. They freeze well. Her tiramisu is bested only by her panna cotta and neither will freeze at all and will most likely be consumed immediately! Delicious!

Our first bazaar of the 2016/17 season is coming next week! Tuesday, October 25th from 10 to 2, the Marsol Hotel lobby will be packed with buyers and sellers selling everything under the sun!

Please drop by and say hello to familiar faces, listen to Gabriel Reyes and meet some new vendors and remember our big Grand re-Opening Party is just two weeks away.

The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open from 9:30 to 1:30 pm.

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MERYL STREEP A Legend in Her Own Time –Part 2

By Fred Jacobs ast week, when we left off, Meryl had Broadway in the palm of her hand and was trying her hand in Hollywood.

With her first major onscreen role in playing Robert De Niro’s girlfriend in “The Deer Hunter” (1978), earning Meryl her first Oscar nomination, she finally warmed to Hollywood.

But her next move was for the small screen. In the 1978 TV miniseries “Holocaust”, Meryl played the leading role of a German woman married to a Jewish artist in Nazi-era Germany. The miniseries audience was over 109 million and brought a wider degree of public recognition. Meryl also won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress.

Meryl returned to the New York stage but did pause to do a small role in Woody Allen’s “Manhattan” (1979). Next would be Meryl’s true breakout big screen role in the drama “Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) opposite Dustin Hoffman.

Meryl played an unhappily married woman who abandons her husband and child. Streep thought that the script portrayed the female character as "too evil" and insisted that it was not representative of real women who faced marriage breakdown and child custody battles.

The producers agreed with Meryl, and the script was revised.

The director even allowed Meryl to write her own dialogue in two key scenes, despite some objection from Hoffman, who "hated her guts". The film went on to earn over $110 million, nine Oscar nominations and win five, including

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Best Pïcture, Best Actor (Hoffman) and Best Supporting Actress (Streep). Meryl was now becoming a Hollywood force to be reckoned with.

1981 saw Meryl in “The French Lieutenant's Woman” opposite Jeremy Irons. It earned Meryl her first Oscar nomination as lead actress. In 1982, Meryl starred in the drama “Sophie's Choice”, playing a Polish holocaust survivor caught in a love triangle and earned Meryl her first Oscar statue for lead actress.

1983 saw Meryl on the big screen in “Silkwood”, about a nuclear whistleblower and labour union activist. It was a powerful portrayal and both her and Cher received Oscar nominations for the film. Meryl’s next couple of films were not so well received, but that was about to change.

“Out of Africa” (1985) costarring with Robert Redford, would cement Meryl as a Hollywood superstar.

Meryl’s talent for accents would play heavily in the film. In all, the film was a box office hit and was nominated for eleven Oscars, including best Actress for Meryl. Meryl was now commanding a salary of $4 million per movie, which was starting to rival the biggest actors of the day.

By the late 1980’s Meryl felt brave enough to try her hand at some comedy. Films like “She-Devil” (1989), which was a satire that parodied Hollywood's obsession with beauty and cosmetic surgery. In “Postcards from the Edge” (1990) co-starring Shirley MacLaine, Meryl played an actress/recovering drug addict trying to pick up the pieces of

Adorable Dog In The Spotlight...

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by Janice Gonzalez Camper is a beautiful 1.5 year old Labrador mix just 28 pounds. This poor boy came to us with a broken leg but has now fully recovered. Camper is a fun-loving little guy and you can find him running around playing tag with all the other dogs at the sanctuary. He is also a sweet and affectionate little boy who responds well to the attention of his humans. Camper has been neutered and is current on all his vaccines. Now we just need to find this sweetheart his fur-ever home. If you are interested in adopting Camper, contact us at spcapv@ gmail.com for an application.

her career and get on with her life after being discharged from rehab. Shirley MacLaine played the “responsible” one in order to “secure” her daughter's release from rehab.

Next, Meryl starred with Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis in the black comedy, “Death Becomes Her” (1992), about two vain women wanting to stay young and beautiful forever. By far Meryl’s best film of the 1990’s was the romantic “The Bridges of Madison County” co-starring (and directed by) Clint Eastwood. It earned $200 million worldwide and also earned Meryl another Oscar nomination.

By 2000, Meryl was making appearances back on the New York stage. With “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) Meryl played the demanding fashion magazine editor opposite Anne Hathaway.

The film had universal appeal and made over $300 million worldwide, and earned Meryl a record-breaking fourteenth Oscar nomination.

In 2008, Meryl gave her old singing talents a workout when she starred in the box office musical hit “Mama Mia”. Based on the theatre production the film brought in over $600 million worldwide. Also in 2008, we saw Meryl in “Doubt” opposite Phillip Seymour Hoffman, where she played a stern nun at a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, who brings charges of paedophilia against a popular priest.

In 2009, Meryl played Chef Julia Child in “Julie & Julia”, and later that year she also starred in the romantic comedy “It's Complicated”, with Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. In 2011, Meryl took on the role of Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady” and received her third

Oscar statue for the role.

In 2013, costarred with Julia Roberts and Ewan McGregor in the black comedy drama “August: Osage County” about a dysfunctional family that reunites after the disappearance of the head of the family. Meryl’s performance of someone suffering from cancer and addiction earned her another Oscar nomination.

With nineteen Oscar nominations (so far), Meryl Streep has to be called the greatest actress working today. She has the ability to transform herself into her characters and in every role, she becomes a totally new person.

We can only wait with anticipation for what is yet to come from her masterful acting.

Fred Jacobs is a full-time resident of Puerto Vallarta and the author of three books.

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