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VIVA MEXICO!

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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.

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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

Ahoy Cruisers!

Day Ship 07-sep Carnival Miracle 13-sep Carnival Miracle 14-sep Carnival Miracle 21-sep Carnival Miracle 26-sep Costa Luminosa 27-sep Coral Princess 28-sep Carnival Miracle 29-sep Grand Princess

Passengers 2,124 Carnival 2,124 Carnival 2,124 Carnival 2,124 Carnival 2,828 Costa 1,975 Princess 2,124 Carnival 2,600 Princess

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

In port this month

In the month of September Puerto Vallarta welcomes 18, 023 passengers!

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By Molly Williams http://inmylifebymolly.blogspot.com/ I am a semi-retired history teacher, a part-time lawyer, an optimistic writer, a contented wife, a forever mom, and a joyous and open-eyed traveler.

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nd like that September's almost over. Puerto Vallarta's tourism board reports that occupancy over the past weekend was in the low 90’s with most guests staying in the three and four-star hotels, five-star resorts saw an occupancy of eighty –eighty-one percent. The various events around town, such as the Taco Festival saw huge numbers, indicating that even guests who are in town on all-inclusive packages are getting out of the resort and spending pesos in the local shops and restaurants. Which if you extrapolate further means that guests are finding reasons to come to Vallarta and to enjoy its many offerings - world-class restaurants, excellent shopping, great fun-filled events. The city has matured a lot in the past few years, and it shows.

It’s been an interesting month.

I spent a chunk of it up in Lake Chapala where they roll up the streets at 8 pm but the weather is so nice. I took a couple of small trips into Guadalajara - mostly Tonala and Tlaquepaque but also a stop at the new (to me) Liverpool mall where End of Summer sales

was a rare shopping treat. I also made a day trip along the backside of the lake to Ocotlan which is a town famous for its furniture outlets. And by furniture I mean normal modern furniture you’d find in Lans or Liverpool but at a fraction of the cost.

Man, I wish I knew about this before forking out a zillion pesos for my lovely sectional. Side note: Why does anyone buy a light coloured couch?

The first thing my dog did was throw up on it. I kid you not.

Anyways I’m back in town, and it’s almost as quiet here as in Lake Chapala. Almost. Now that the Independence Day crowds have gone home we have six to eight weeks before the snowbirds arrive in full force.

That said we still have some great events going on around town. This Saturday is jam-packed with things to do including the Koi themed Canvas and Cocktails event hosted by Pitayo at the Spanish Experience Center and a last minute fundraiser for Tom Finley of Bar Frida who needs

This Saturday!

In Support of Tom Finley

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ohemia Viva will do a special show at 8pm Saturday night, Sept 24 at Pacos Ranch Pv @ 8pm! This show will benefit the medical expenses for Tom Finley at Bar Frida. Mark your calendar for Saturday night! This is your last chance to see Andrea and Luis before they leave next week for their USA tour! Join us for the fun and help Tom with his upcoming surgery!

some expensive surgery to fix him right. Bohemia Viva will be playing at Pacos Ranch at 8pm with funds going in support of Tom. It’s also the birthday of one of my favourite mermaids so you may see me out on the town in celebration of her 30th again.

And there is a really interesting trio called A Love Electric playing at the Jazz Foundation on Saturday evening as well, starting at 10 pm.

Short and sweet this week. Say no to those ridiculous plastic straws – sin popote, por favor! Shop local, be kind and generous.

Safe travels, Madeline

recent NPR story about the benefits of experiences over acquisitions trumpeted an obvious fact that addicted travelers have always understood: being and doing is better than getting and having. It’s the experiences, immersions, contacts, and memories that make us rich, not the tangible accumulations.

Interestingly, according to the study, a generous portion of our enjoyment of an activity is credited to the anticipation of it; looking forward to something is apparently half the fun. I know this, which is why in my Mid-West house there is a hard rule – we can’t talk about Mexico until October.

October is many things to us – the excitement of the new school year has become routine, but not yet drudgery; fall crisps our mornings and wilts my begonias; sweaters come out and shorts get stored; and the seasonal charter flights to Puerto Vallarta go on sale.

These things collide, making our annual March retreat seem just tantalizingly at the tips of our reach, as though if I listen hard I can hear the surf crash under our balcony. And if I put my hand out just so under the palapa I can taste the salt on my tequila.

The wishing is tough, and although the looking ahead is sweet, we can only stand it so long, which is why there exists the Rule of October. To harbor such desire all year long would do a disservice to my lush June flower planting fever, to the languid August after-

noons floating on the hot lake, to cicada drowned evenings on the deck, when the fading September sun slants through the tall canna and crows pepper the sky. It seems to diminish the luxurious joy I have in my daily life if I immediately start wanting to be somewhere other than my lovely home as soon as I return to it.

But the need to wish ourselves there is strong, and helps to resign us to the mornings to come, when I will certainly have to shovel before dawn to make carpool.

This glorious autumn will give way to dark breakfasts and bare tree limbs, and then I will ache for the smell of bougainvillea and the trill of the muffin man on the sidewalk. By January, when the light gets so weak that noon barely makes a shadow on the snow angels frozen crunchy in the yard, we will talk ourselves giddy at the dinner table, planning dinners out on new courtyards and Madonna-bus excursions to foreign neighborhoods.

October is when we can begin again to relish the certainty that our friends will find us on the beach and the mariachi will wake us from siesta.

The fullness of daily life nudges over a bit to make room for the frizzle of anticipation from knowing that Puerto Vallarta is there waiting, welcoming, warm, and familiar. I can do November, February, all the mean months between now and March. Because now is October, and now I can dream.

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Mexican Wills

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ach year in September Notaries around Mexico drop the price for preparing a will. Prices vary but if your situation is relatively simple you can expect to pay under $2000 pesos.

Any notary can assist you. If you have investments of any kind in Mexico it is important to have a will made.

Foreign property owners in Mexico need to be aware of the differences between Mexican law and the rest of North America.

Mexico does not have survivorship legislation in place to protect your spouse.

In Canada and the US you have the right of survivorship, which means that if a couple has joint ownership of a property and one of the spouses passes away, the surviving spouse is typically entitled to gain full possession of the property. In Mexico, this is not the case and it is not an automatic right. Although you feel protected by including both names on the

SPCA of Puerto Vallarta

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ome and spend a rewarding afternoon cuddling the animals at Puerto Vallarta’s SPCA Sanctuary. Our dogs and cats are awaiting “forever homes” and your help is needed to jump start their socialization. The goal is to get these animals adjusted and ready to interact in the real world. The majority of the SPCA

animals either come from extremely abusive situations or they have been abandoned. Your love and attention can make up for that sad history. During your visit, you can interact with the animals and even take a dog (or two or three) for a walk.

During the low season (May through October), reservations

deed, there have been cases where the bank is reluctant to transfer the deed without additional legal requirements, fees and taxes.

You must protect each other by not only registering each other as the substitute beneficiaries of the trust and appointing the second beneficiary (perhaps your children or another family member) but also have your wishes documented in a Mexican will. American and Canadian wills are recognized in

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to visit the sanctuary need to be made in advance. To make a reservation, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com. We appreciate any donations you can bring for our rescues and also please feel free to bring treats for sanctuary staff as they truly appreciate it.

To see our animals available

Mexico, but the time and money spent validating them can be very stressful for your spouse and family.

Without a Mexican will, the Mexican court may consider your extended family during the distribution of assets. They may divide the property and estate amongst your surviving spouse and include other family members, such as parents, in-laws and children.

In the case where the surviving spouse has assets of their

own, as well as owning half of this property, the court may decide not to grant the surviving spouse any of the estate.

Other complications may arise, such as children from a previous relationship or and former spouse may make a claim against the deceased’s portion of the property.

Common law partners may not be recognized during this process.

It is important for both partners to have a Mexican will to protect the estate.

for adoption, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ spcapv. Go to Photos where you will also find individual Albums for all the animals available as well as a bit of their history. Please be aware that our adoption fee within Mexico is $1,500 pesos.

To make donations via PayPal, select the "Donate" option on our Facebook page www.facebook. com/spcapv or on our website at http://spcapv.com/donate/.

You can drop off any donations for the SPCA at Hacienda San Angel located at Calle Miramar 336, above Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in El Centro.

Get involved…rescue, adopt, foster, volunteer, donate or educate. Contact us at spcapv@ gmail.com. You can learn more about the SPCA Puerto Vallarta by checking us out at www.spcapv.com/home or on Facebook.

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Absentee Voting Week: Attention American Expats

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ark Your Calendar! It is Absentee Voting Week September 26 thru October 3! The Costa Banderas Bay Voter Assistance Team is here to help! In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 8, 2016 elections is October 10!

In order to vote in the November 8, 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to ensure you are able to participate in elections as an overseas absentee voter.

If you have already completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016 and requested electronic delivery of your ballot, you will be receiving your blank ballot or instructions for how to access your ballot soon if you have not already received it. If you are not sure about the status of your absentee ballot request, you should contact your local election officials in the United States or check the status of your registration via

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Adorable Dog In The Spotlight... MARIA

by Janice Gonzalez

your state’s voter registration verification website.

You can get voting registration and ballot submission assistance from the Banderas Bay Voting Assistance Team sponsored by Democrats Abroad for all U.S. voters regardless of party affiliation.

People will be available to help at the following locations and times throughout the week: Tuesday, September 27: Mailboxes, Etc., Old Town, Ignacio L. Vallarta 130 Local 3, Emiliano Zapata, P.V. from 11:00AM - 1:00PM. Wednesday, September 28 - September Social at Garbo Bar, Calle Pulpito 142 from 6-8 PM Thursday, September 29: I Shop and Mail in the Peninsula (2nd floor above Starbucks) from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Friday, September 30: Mailboxes, Etc., Old Town, Ignacio L. Vallarta 130 Local 3, Emiliano Zapata, P.V. from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Monday, October 3: Mailboxes, Etc. Old Town, Ignacio L. Vallarta 130 Local 3, Emiliano Zapata, P.V. from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

We are talking about an absolute cutie here! Just look at that face and the floppy ear. Adorable! At just ten months of age, this Shepherd mix is very playful and energetic. She currently weighs about 25 pounds and will grow to be a medium size girl. Maria just wants to have fun and play with everyone she meets, and that even includes cats! She is so joyful! And, Maria loves splashing around in her wading pool at the sanctuary. Maria has been spayed, dewormed and current on all her vaccines. If you are ready to add some joy into your life, contact us for an application at spcapv@gmail.com.

Enjoy a Margarita Pizza and bottle of red wine for only $350 pesos

Enjoy a glass of red wine and spaghetti with tomato sauce for only $130 pesos Open from Wednesday to Saturday from 5-11pm Venustiano Carranza 276 Zona Romántica 223 2267

The World on Your TV

El Mundo en su TV is offering an about everything on our website at internet streaming device that allows almost all TV channels in the world (over 100 from the USA, thousands from Europe; over 80 countries in total), that are being streamed live, to be available on your TV, with no monthly fees.

www.elmundoensutv.com. If you are interested in our device, that is completely portable, please contact us to offer a demonstration of the capabilities.

We offer to demonstrate the unit in your house or condo, free of charge.

You would also have almost all live If you wish a demonstration in our sporting events, all movies and all TV office, that is free of charge. series. Again, with no monthly fees.

The purchase price is 1800 Pesos.

The most important aspect is this is If you decide to purchase it with a completely internet-based; you have to personal installation and demonstrahave 7 Mb/S of speed, more is better. tion, the additional charge is only 200 In my office, we only have 7 Mb/S and Pesos. it works fine.

If you are unsatisfied after 7 days, I will With 10, it is like watching TV, Period. refund your entire amount paid. The I also offer a complete manual of how installation charge is not refundable. to truly enjoy this experience, as well as instructions on how to even make Tel. 221 0111 Local 20, it better for you. We provide YouTube Las Palmas 2, Marina Vallarta. videos, as well as written instructions todd@remaxinpv.com

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Marcia Blondin

Leza Warkentin

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he fireworks following El Grito this past week were the best I have ever seen.

Not sure if I say that every time I see fireworks; maybe. These were different with a couple of explosions? designs? and sizes I have never seen before. Very cool and went on for a long time. Well done Vallarta! Lots of police-types present although, after more than 25 Gritos I have never witnessed so much as a cross word being aimed at another person. It is Mexico’s proudest time.

Crept out to Garbo’s Bar to chill with Alain Perreault, Cesar Bravo, and Marie O’Conner a few evenings ago. Chill being the operative word…21 degrees. I could read the temperature from my barstool. Conversation took place when I could stop my teeth from banging together in the arctic blast. I was also the only whiner in the bunch; I will pack a coat in the future. Martinis were followed by dinner at Tre Piatti, the relatively new Italian resto on Lazaro Cardenas.

This intimate space surrounding an ancient mango tree was busy – lovely to see in September in Vallarta. They will be closed for renovations and trips to Europe to decompress before season begins.

Something brand new is happening at Ocean Sapphire Club – my fave spot on the beach.

Owner Michel Pascal Ferrari is starting “Apero Riche” this

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Thursday. The idea is to go and sit in his lovely, unpretentious restaurant, look at the sea and unwind after work or whatever – that wonderful time after your daily grind is done, and dinner is still a couple of hours away.

At Sapphire, after 5, you can order your favourite drink and walk up to the bar and help yourself to snacks. They will range from olives and nuts, guacamole and totopos, cheese and crackers and fresh veggies with various dips.

About a dozen different light and fresh munchies to get you through until dinner. And, the nibblies will change daily so do check out Apero Riche Thursday to Sunday 5 to 7 pm. Oh! There is no charge for the foodie treats; just let me know what you think! I will be there for the turtle release, David’s birthday bash and hopefully an hour or so in the sun!

On Tuesday, the 27th at 1 in the afternoon a new group will perform at Teatro Vallarta. Gypsy Rumba starring Cheko Ruiz of Luna Rumba fame kicks off the free concert. Go to www.gypsyrumba.com for details about the group and ask at the Tourist Office in the Main Square where to get your free tickets.

Busy week just passed and another hard on its heels coming.

Waiting to catch a “slow season” break. Not happening!

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ecently my son was sick for two weeks with what our pediatrician first called a bacterial infection and later, after the antibiotics raised a microscopic white flag, packed up their tiny bags and shipped out, a virus.

I really don’t like it when my children are ill because I usually don’t know what to do except demand that someone tell me what it’s called. My husband is much more the common sense caregiver in our family, the one who knows when to apply the cool cloths and when to send the child to the bath.

Fluttering around the perimeter is me, insisting to know where the thermometer is and asking why everything in this country is in Celsius.

At the end of it, I had strongarmed a battery of tests which revealed that there were no scary pathogens flooding his veins or his bladder. It’s quite likely that his pediatrician has quietly moved to another office and changed his phone number.

And, by the way, my son is feeling much better after a regimen of rest, fever-reducing medicine and my homemade cinnamon rolls. I have a feeling that he may have somehow raised his own body temperature in order to get the cinnamon rolls.

Unfortunately, that means that we had a very quiet and unexciting Independence Day weekend.

Don’t get me wrong, I like having a morning or two on a long weekend where I can sit with my cup of coffee (or three) and read something unrelated to my teaching job, some kind of novel where no one goes to school or even knows any children. But I also like having at least one day where we go on some kind of unique adventure where we end up finding all of the long weekend travelers in the Republic of Mexico at the same location.

But The Boy was heavy-lidded and belligerent with sore limbs and eyes, and The Girl had just begun a cold as a way to demonstrate

sibling solidarity. We were stuck inside with quick trips to our favorite locations with free A/C in order to change up the view surrounding our shared misery.

On the night of the fifteenth, we had almost decided to stay home and forget the fireworks, because I wasn’t about to face the crowds, loud fireworks, bells and two children who kept trying to lie down on the sidewalk.

But both kids, as bad as they felt, enjoy a bit of tradition, and were devastated to get the news that for the first time in several years they wouldn’t see the Independence Day fireworks.

So we shoveled ourselves into the car and went down to the beach access on the other side of the Peninsula. We like that spot for fireworks viewing because it’s quiet (until WE get there, anyway) and crowd-free.

Plus, Vallarta is just spectacular on any old night, so you can sit there as long as you like and feel smug about living on the beach surrounded by mountains and beautiful lights.

As per our family tradition, the children watched the fireworks for roughly thirty seconds before asking to leave, and the adults began walking backwards toward

the car so we could catch the rest of the display without the accompaniment of “Pleeeeeeaaasssee can we just goooooo?”

Suddenly our daughter stopped us with a fierce whisper “STOP! There’s a turtle there!”

Sure enough, a huge sea turtle had come aground and was slowly and methodically digging her nest in the sand.

A few other groups of people had spotted her and were standing around, watching her labors.

She didn’t even pause, despite the small audience, and the people respectfully gave her the space she needed in order to finish her work and leave her precious cargo.

A quad pulled up, carrying one of the local government’s workers in charge of the turtle conservation program. He stopped, dismounted, and began to record data on his clipboard. Although he was designated protector of the mother turtle and her sandy nest, he was relaxed, feeling the hush of the people around, realizing that no one here would harm this beautiful creature or her eggs.

In that quiet moment, we received a gift. The four of us stood quietly and took it all in; the beginning of new life, the trust of a rare and lovely animal, and a shared, peaceful spell of time on a very special night.

I reached for my phone in my back pocket and realized I had mistakenly shoved the thermometer in there instead of my camera (as my son says, Classic Mom). I shrugged and decided to forget about being worried about my son’s temperature for a second, and just watch another mother doing what she needed to do to care for her own.

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Finding

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Rhonda Zarate

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elf-confidence is the key to being the person that you were meant to be. One needs to get into the rhythm of thinking yes I can, even when you think, oh no I really can't.

Having confidence is not always something that comes automatically. The belief that you can achieve anything you put your mind to must come from deep

This methodical strategy makes you stage ready and well prepared for anything you do in life. I believe that every single person was born for some kind greatness. All you have to do is discover where your passions lie.

It is strategic behavior with a set intention for whatever you desire that will bring success knocking on your door. Being persistent and a deep core belief that you are unstoppable is the recipe for great

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.�

Wayne Gretzky within your soul. If that seems like a stretch for you, rest assured you are not alone, and you can train yourself into becoming a hardcore believer, one bite of the elephant at a time.

Your first trainable moment is putting forth action with the act of repetition, repetition, repetition. To have success at anything worthwhile in this life you must take action. The great one himself says it best. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Wayne Gretzky.

Being a master of your chosen craft takes dedication. A burning desire to make the effort through hours of practice. Ok, let's say you have your site set on partaking as a speaker at a Ted Talk. You completed the first step of believing in yourself to go for it. Next, you need to back yourself up with a unique speech authentically your own. Now you will need to practice in front of the mirror 100 times.

From there you will move on to your dog; he will be a captive audience, then finally your family and friends.

Wellness Latina Marcella Castellanos

info@wellnesslatina.com

rhondazaratelifestyle@gmail.com

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things to come to you. That is a guarantee. It is all in your attitude.

In ditching your negative self-talk and becoming your own biggest cheerleader, you will begin to walk and talk differently, becoming the person you were always meant to be; your greatest self.

You will beam with joy, laugh a little louder, cry a little less and live your life by your authentic design.

Life will become fun, fabulous and full. All it takes is a split second decision on how you chose to live your life. It is as simple as that.

Homework: Find your burning desire. Decide to become a master at it. Stop at nothing to make this happen. You got this!

Rhonda Zarate is a Realtor. Life Coach. Author. Keynote Speaker.

Her mission in life is to find happiness & help you find yours too.

In finding your happy home, life & heart. Herdaily planner "Find Your Happy Planner" is found on Amazon. You can find Rhonda at rhondazarate.com

Temazcal Experience in Puerto Vallarta

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fter having had many opportunities to experience this ancient steam bath ritual, I finally decided to go for it. Being that it was a lunar eclipse on the 16th of September somehow made it more significant. A few fellow yoga students that I know were going, so I thought this was as good a time as any to make it happen.

When most other Mexicans were celebrating the festivities of Mexican Independence Day, we decided to grab a cab and go to a place called Rancho Madre Tierra in colonia Mojoneras. I had never been out there, and neither had they so it was a first time experience for all of us.

A Temazcal is an ancient steam bath ritual dating back to when the Mayan civilization was at its height. When we arrived there, not knowing what to expect, the sweat lodge was painted with what appeared to be Mayan images. About twenty-five of us had arrived from various parts of Banderas Bay and many different nationalities were represented.

A shaman who was described as "the real deal" was there from the mountains of Talpa to perform the ceremony. We were asked to form a line and an assistant cleared our energy with an aromatic blend of different dried plants before we formed a circle in the dirt patch. The shaman described to us that many of the ailments that we have today are caused by psychological or emotional factors. He said we would be in the temazcal for an hour and there will be times that we will want to come out, but we must understand that if we leave, we will affect the energy of the rest of the group. He also encouraged us to go in with an intention for why we are there and what we would like to "let go of."

The next hour consisted of

molten rocks being placed in with shovels while water was poured on them to create steam.

The moments they would close the door after putting in more

rocks in intervals with twenty five of us in there in extreme heat, barely able to breathe it seemed, were the times that were most humbling and made me feel most vulnerable. The shaman led us through song and chants and there were moments where we were given an opportunity to share what we wanted to gain or let go of from this experience. As the hour progressed, the hotter and more difficult it became to want to stay there. Two people asked for permission to leave the hut, but the shaman encouraged them to stay. Towards the end, when water was being thrown on the hot rocks, I thought I getting scorched by the steam and found myself "shaking it off" in a panic.

As it turned out, I was just fine, nothing adverse happened.

Perhaps it was fear and my own illusions I was letting go of.

Whatever the case, the next day, I certainly felt a positive shift that I can't quite describe.

My friends had their own unique results from it. They say that these experiences are meant to cleanse you of toxins in mind, body and spirit and I have to say, I believe it.

Marcella is a bilingual certified wellness lifestyle coach. Her mission is guiding people to lead healthier lives with attention to compassion and sustainability in the world. She looks at the whole picture and helps you incorporate plant-strong nutrition, movement, and essential oils to support physical and emotional health. If you want to receive health and wellness updates about vibrant, healthy living in Vallarta sign up for her newsletter at www.marcellacastellanos.com.

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Life

In La Cruz

By Cindy Bouchard

Remembering Landon Hollander

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othing feels ‘right’ and there are no correct words when we lose a friend. A part of our tight community has passed away and we are mourning. Landon Hollander promoted La Cruz de Huanacaxtle every chance he could. On Facebook daily notices of restaurant specials, with fabulous photos of the offerings would pop up thanks to Landon. Inside La Cruz, an online newsletter with a FB presence shared upcoming events, restaurant specials around town and boasted visiting celebrities to the area.

Landon, along with his wife Connie, will always be known for their volunteer commitments with the Amigos de la Cruz and most notably for creating and running one of the most talked about events ever in La Cruz. ‘A Taste of La Cruz’ was a world class event; a tradeshow of sorts, where for a nominal entrance fee we got to hang out with friends, meet new people, listen to amazing music, enjoy ‘tastes’ of amazing food and wine from vendors around the Bay all while the sun set before us. As a roving reporter for these events, this was my favorite ‘overhear’: After asking me what time the event ended, a fellow shared with me what he was frantically typing into his cell phone “I’m putting this on Facebook, right now. Everybody’s got to come!”

Landon will be remembered for his community generosity and his deep love for Connie, who we hold in our prayers. Condolences poured in from our community, there are many more on Facebook, so many, I tried not to duplicate.

“Landon was my first and best friend in La Cruz. He and Connie met me and my friend for breakfast the first morning we were in town from San Diego 5 years ago and showed us the ropes - where to go, where to shop and how to get around. Then they invited us to some community events and I fell in love with their little piece of para-

dise… Landon has always been my go-to person for anything and was always there for me... advice, a ride, a computer fix, a good joke, where to get the best cheeseburger... he was always helping someone! Most of all he taught me his love and respect for the people of La Cruz. I can't even imagine La Cruz without him... but I know La Cruz will not forget him.” ~ Carrie Elwood “I met Landon in 2011 during our La Cruz Kids Club Bake Sale.

Landon was interested in learning more about Marina Riviera Nayarit and its involvement with the community. It was nice to see him wanting and willing to write about our efforts including volunteering and creating new events.

His personality was predominate in his writing, which gave us a good laugh at times and kept us well entertained.

I will miss hearing his voice on the morning cruiser radio net, reading his current stories & seeing him around town taking photos and reporting updates for Inside La Cruz and on Facebook.

I will always remember his warm smile. Editor, writer, reporter, photographer and most important, one of our own. Dear Landon, you will be missed. I know you are still here with us in many ways.” Katrina Liana of the Marina Riviera Nayarit “One of the things that Landon accomplished, which newer residents of La Cruz might not know, is the development of the garbage bins or as they say in Spanish ‘tombos’. Around 2010, he and Connie put a lot of effort into getting this program going. Their yard was often full of supplies to

get the tombos ready for placement in the town, which included drilling holes so the rain didn’t collect and painting Amigos de La Cruz on each and every one of them. It is a project that has been very successful. On behalf of my neighbors and friends in La Cruz; many thanks to Landon for his contribution.” Karen Cope.

“Landon Hollander definitely deserves this recognition. I want to share my experience knowing Landon as I always saw him as ‘the gift of helping’ and giving me ideas for my business. It was a privilege to have him as a client, always calm, respectful, an excellent client!! Unfortunately, I didn’t say to Landon that as a Mexican it is a privilege to have foreigners in my country… your country also,

local businesses, visitors and residents; this was his public face, but with friends he was always warm and thoughtful and expressed his great fortune in sharing with us this small town and tropical paradise.”

Wayland and Aruna. “While I knew that Landon had a long history of community service, to me he was always the life of the party. Beer tasting, Derby parties, movie night, Sunday brunches, and summer dinners were just some of the fun events he was central to. He was a whiz with technology, which always seemed to need a tweek or two, and he was the go-to guy when something needed to be installed.”

Shari Dector Hirst.

“Hello my name is Sandra Gonzalez and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to

“Landon left us a great legacy, his love for the diverse community of La Cruz. We are ever grateful for his great example of loving community service.”

Chris Bouchard who become connected to Mexico.

You enjoyed and took the time to understand the culture and help improve the economic development of this area. My respect and admiration and infinite thanks, Landon, wherever you are. To your wife Constance a loving embrace and in your memory she will receive of me my help, she must approach me when she needs and gladly I will help her as thanks for the good work you played in Bahia de Banderas. “ Vilma Habelloecker, Vilma's Yacht Agency “Wayland and I were devastated to hear of Landon´s sudden death; our deepest sympathies go to Connie on her loss. She and Landon have been like angels to us since Wayland´s accident two years ago, regularly bringing over delicious meals with exotic recipes that brightened our horizon.

Landon has played an important role in keeping La Cruz community together over the last 8 years or so, organizing events and presenting a meeting place for

meet Mr. Landon and Mrs. Connie Hollander. I was given the opportunity to participate in the event at Taste of La Cruz from 2012-2013.

Participating as la Modista. Thanks to their advice and experience I undertook new opportunities and am no longer in La Cruz but in Guadalajara; as a dressmaker in ROSA CLARÁ. That changed my life completely. I will always be eternally grateful. Thank You Landon and Connie Hollander.” Sandra Gonzalez “We are so sad and speechless, hard to put feelings into words. We appreciate all the support Landon always gave to the music and to the town. Geo and I send love to Connie.” Fernanda.

“I just want to share that Landon not only helped in La Cruz but he and his wife were always generous with us in San Pancho. I remember that he would contact me, often in the dredges of summer to offer to bring a load of clothes or donations for the Entreamigos community center that I run. He would always

be full of energy and excitement for the work that we are doing, he would "love on us" if you can say it in that way. We send our love and abrazos to the family and to all of you in La Cruz who have lost a special soul.” Nicole Swedlow, Director, Entreamigos. “In the spring of 2012 Landon worked to get businesses of La Cruz together and help each other with marketing and promoting La Cruz. In the end there was no official La Cruz business owners group but those meetings led to the foundation of the Restaurant Association of Riviera Nayarit. One of the focus points of this association is the training and professional education of employees and young people, something he would have loved.

In my personal opinion I think that he always tried to help people and businesses with his skills of writing an interesting story about this place he called home - La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. “ Andrea Küffner, Black Forest Restaurant “Landon was an engaging supporter of many of our community projects that also involved our marine community. He was a common voice on our radio net in the morning on VHF 22A at 0830, to help keep the marine fleet informed about what was going on around La Cruz…He was constantly involved in programs with Amigos De La Cruz and made sure the fleet knew about them…I know from my heart that this amazing mixed community of National, foreign, and marine, will feel the loss terribly.” Mike Danielson, PV Sailing, North Sails “If you ever ask about La Cruz’s best promoter, you will hear Landon’s name. We got together when we started planning and working on ‘Taste of La Cruz’, then ‘La Cruz Music Festival’ and some more events that he had in mind; he was always working, always thinking what would be best for the La Cruz community.

A heavy supporter of local business, even in the summer time, inviting people to spend money on the local restaurants in order to support business and keep them open year around. With a big smile on his face, and a camera in hand, always ready to take a photo and show the best of La Cruz…

We are loosing one of the best promoters for our little, quite and lovely community.” Rafa Alcantara, Harbormaster, Marina Riviera Nayarit, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.

Señor Landon, I hope you knew how much you were respected and LOVED! Adios Amigo… vaya con Dios.

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4th Annual 3 – 7K Flamingos Run In The Riviera Nayarit

Bucerias Art District Beat

By Gordon Mayer

La Postal

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hen in Bucerias and the Bahia de Banderas area, you will want to be outdoors. From the moment the sun bursts out of the eastern sky in a pallet of orange and red to the azure afternoon stillness followed by the melting rays of purple, red, orange and yellow of sunset to the moon flooding its silver glow over the ocean, you will be drawn out to experience it all. It is truly magic making you feel as though there are no limits to what you can do.

The four partners that came together to form La Postal restaurant in the heart of the BAD last year felt that same magic and have created a space to allow you that same freedom as you dine.

Speaking to Naim Ali Modad, one of the partners and the “face” to La Postal as host and manager, his first priority is that the message of freedom and enjoyment be conveyed to each customer. “Enjoy your time, enjoy the taste.” he says.

Everything is designed for you to feel no constrictions. Bring your kids, there are toys and space for them to be kids. Take your time, the normal limitations of the hurried city life are lifted off and float away in the open sky above as you sit in the outdoor atmosphere. Even the shaded palapa area has been designed so if you need a few moments with your laptop, there is an outlet nearby for power (something this writer appreciates!).

“There is no place like this in Bucerias except on the beach.” Naim is quick to point out speaking of the open air venue usually found ocean side but located at La Postal right at the corner of Calle Lázaro Cárdenas & José María Morelos.

The partners of La Postal have been intentional in making their space free and easy.

This free attitude and environment is personal for Naim. Coming from Guadalajara he notes that the location of La Postal in the BAD is intentional and integral to the atmosphere. “People here are more relaxed and there are so many talented artists!” says Naim

adding, “This place works here.” It does work and it is the intentions of the partners to be a part of the community year round and to be accessible to all people that settle it into the puzzle-piece perfect place in the BAD. Naim speaks of his own journey to becoming a partner by saying, “If you change your mind it will change what you say and what you say will change your attitude and changing your attitude will bring real change.” This has been the case for Naim and his broad smile and laugh as you speak to him will demonstrate that it is a change for the positive. He loves to interact with guests and to help them to relax and enjoy and his infectious personality accomplishes his goal most every time.

Presenting their “Mexitalian” menu, La Postal also adds an artistic flair as they blend cuisine from Italy and Mexico. You won’t find tradition on the menu here but innovation as they continually upgrade and create. This year they have added a wood stove to bring even more flavour to their already famous pizza and renovations have been made to upgrade the entire space in every way. After just under one year in business La Postal has won the hearts of many and is ranked third on a popular online travel site of the restaurants in Bucerias. It seems that the positive attitude Naim and the partners possess matched with the open armed welcome have taken the roof off literally and figuratively for LA Postal and the sky is the limit for the future.

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he Hotel Samba Vallarta by Emporio Hotels & Suites owned by Grupo Diestra extend an invitation to join in the 4th Annual 3 – 7K Flamingos Run set for September 24, 2016, at the Condominio Maestro Flamingos in the Riviera Nayarit.

This year’s race has a cause: to help those in need, which is why the registration cost consists of cans or kilos of non-perishable food items that will be distributed

to the most vulnerable.

Using the slogan “Running For Our Health,” this year’s race extends from 5 to 7 kilometers in four separate categories: Women Collaborators, Women’s Open, Men Collaborators and Men’s Open.

The 3-kilometer walk will still have only one category that includes men, women, collaborators and the general public.

Activities begin on Saturday,

September 24th at 7 a.m. with the distribution of sports packets and a briefing on the race, followed by warm-up exercises.

The starting shot is expected to be fired around 8 a.m.

The award ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. Registration is open up until the day of the race.

To participate please dial 01 (322) 226-8250 Ext. 871 y 872 or email samba.capacitacion@ grupodiestra.com.

Chacala Fall Artist Residency Program

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he Chacala Cultural Foundation is holding the 2016 Fall Chacalart-The Chacala Artist Residency Program November 7-19, 2016 in Puerto de Chacala, Mexico. This program is part of a growing effort to bring the arts to the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.

Visit www.chacalart.org to find out more.

Artist Residencies are abundantly fun and exciting! The goal of our new program is to encourage growing and learning new techniques along with meeting new people in the artist world.

This is what residencies are all about! What sets Chacalart apart from other residencies is the choices you'll have for your creativity.

Whatever your style, you will have ample opportunity for furthering your artistic creativity in the tropical & soulful setting of Puerto

de Chacala, about 1.5 hours north of Puerto Vallarta.

We are currently taking applications for the Fall session, so if you or anyone you know is interested in joining us, fill out our Artist Residency Application Form. We are also planning an Artist Residency program for Winter 2017, so stay tuned! For more information please contact David Biviano at djbiviano@me.com.

The mission of The Chacala Cultural Foundation is to promote

and encourage the cultural experience in and around the Village of Chacala, and along the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico. This includes, but is not limited to education and performance in the arts, music, dance and theater. To encourage the learning and enjoyment of such cultural experiences by creating a positive and lasting impression for all involved.

Gerald Van Eeckhout Chairman, Chacala Cultural Foundation

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Friday Marsol Market by the Pier

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he summer Marsol Market continues down by Vallarta’s gorgeous new pier. Stop by any Friday after 9:30 am and find unusual gifts to take home to friends and family. It’s always cool inside the huge Marsol Hotel lobby due to its age (over 50 years old), its construction (mostly adobe) and it’s very high ceilings. Also, a no-sales-pressure market to take a break from sunbathing or walking down the long, sandy Los Muertos beach. Close to absolutely everything in Old Town Vallarta; add us to your list of must-visit places before and/ or after touring the Pier!

We are gearing up for our returning snowbirds, making plans, building new signs, drawing up new floor plans, interviewing potential vendors; the excitement is building toward our opening day of our Winter Market on October 7th. We are not closing between now and then so come on down this Friday, say hello, especially if you are new to the area; we’d love to meet you.

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

Three Hens and a Rooster Market

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at Wagner will be winging her way north next week so will not be at Market until November. Marcia, her boutique-neighbour, will be opening Pat’s space to sell her fabulous print cushions, wine bags, and plus-sized women’s clothes during her absence.

Alma, whose gorgeous handmade dolls graced the cover of the Vallarta Tribune some weeks back has slid effortlessly into Hallowe’en/ Day of the Dead mode. Look for ghoulish delights to hang in your windows or decorate a fall-themed dinner table. Everything is handmade, hand-painted and her zombie dolls will delight all your grandchildren; you maybe not so much; they are grisly!

We are still looking for entertainers to come by and audition for our superbusy winter Market days rapidly approaching. This is a paying gig plus tips but we need to hear you before we can hire you!

Bill Kelly of Fabulous Fabric Fellows is trying to keep up with supplying cooling ties to everyone suffering in the last days of our summer heat; with matching dog ties, of course. His aprons and lovely cushion covers and everything he is wearing add great splashes of colour

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Gloria Sue is still pleading for people to pre-order on Facebook prior to Thursday at 4 pm. Stop disappointing yourself! (That little bit of Jewish guilt is free!) Guarantee yourself a weekend full of her fried chicken and great salads.

Alex Duarte’s cooler is

jammed full of his homemade sausages. You can pre-order AND Alex will deliver FREE: niniviteminister@hotmail.com It doesn’t get much better than that!

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

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ROBIN WILLIAMS – Part 2 A TRULY GIFTED COMEDIAN AND ACTOR

By Fred Jacobs

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hen we left off last week, Robin had found success on the small screen with the hit TV comedy show “Mork and Mindy” and won a Grammy for his live comedy album. Now his acting training was pulling Robin towards the big screen.

Robin’s first film role was in the 1977 low-budget comedy “Can I Do It... ‘Til I Need Glasses?”. It was not a hit, but helped him get his feet wet on the big screen. Robin’s first major role was in “Popeye” (1980). Though the film had some success at the box office, it was still similar to the zany characters he had played on TV. “The World According to Garp” (1982) had less zany and more substance to the character for Robin. His first major break came from his starring role in “Good Morning, Vietnam” (1987), in which Robin played a radio shock jock who keeps the troops entertained with comedy and sarcasm.

Robin was allowed to play the role without a script, improvising most of his lines. Over the microphone, he created voice impressions of famous people, like Walter Cronkite, Gomer Pyle, Elvis Presley, Mr. Ed, and Richard Nixon. The role earned Robin an Oscar nomination.

Finally Robin got to test his dramatic side in playing an English teacher in “Dead Poets Society” (1989), and for playing a troubled homeless man in The Fisher King (1991), again earning Robin Oscar nominations for both.

Robin stretched his acting skills for his role as a psychologist in “Good Will Hunting” (1997) and won himself an Oscar.

Robin was a favorite over the years for voice work in animated movies as well. No role stands out as much as the voice for the genie in “Aladdin” (1992). The role was written specifically for Robin and he was able to improvise much of his dialogue and impersonated dozens of celebrity voices, including Ed Sullivan, Jack Nicholson, Robert De Niro, Groucho Marx, Rodney Dangerfield, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Arsenio Hall.

In 1996 we saw Robin in all his zany glory in “Birdcage” playing the role of a gay drag club owner, whose son was getting married to the daughter of a right wing US Senator. The film costarred Nathan Lane and was a smash

hit. In the 2000’s, we saw Robin bring his skills to the big screen in the “Night at the Museum” trilogy (2006), (2009) and (2014) costarring with Ben Stiller. The last film in the trilogy was released after Robin’s tragic passing.

In Robin’s personal life, the mask of the comedian hid pain and sadness. Robin was married 3 times and had 3 children, and also battled inner demons for most of his adult life. During the late 70s and early 80s, Robin had an addiction to cocaine, which he was open about later in life. Robin was a friend of John Belushi, and with the sudden death of Belushi, and the birth of Robin’s son Zak, Robin managed to quit drugs and alcohol. Robin found cycling and exercising and became almost obsessed with it.

But In 2003, he started drinking alcohol again while working on a film in Alaska. In 2006, he checked himself in to a rehabilitation center, saying he was an alcoholic. In March 2009, Robin was hospitalized due to heart problems. He postponed his one-man tour to have a successful heart surgery.

In 2013 we saw Robin come back to TV in “The Crazy Ones”.

It was a series costarring Sarah Michelle Gellar about the workings of a mad advertising office. It was a good fit for Robin, but the show only lasted one season. Around this time, Robin was also but was diagnosed with early stage Parkinson’s disease, which was information he was “not yet ready to share publicly”.

Depression of his illness

caused Robin to fall off the wagon.

In mid-2014, Williams again admitted himself into a treatment center for his alcoholism. Things only got worse and his depression turned severe. On August 11, 2014, Williams committed suicide in his home in California at age 63.

No alcohol or drugs (other than normal prescribed levels) were found in his system.

Robin Williams managed to walk the fine line between genius and madness most of his life.

He was one of a kind and gave us countless performances that made us laugh and cry. Here’s hoping you’ve found the peace you searched for, Robin.

Fred Jacobs is a full time resident of Puerto Vallarta and the author of 3 books.

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