Issue 1116, August 23 - 29 , 2018 by Vallarta Tribune

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NEWS

5 Mexican Wines to Try

RIVIERA NAYARIT

Great OpportunityCasa Irma

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Life in La Cruz

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t the Tribune we want you to have the best experience possible while you explore Puerto Vallarta, the Bay of Banderas and Riviera Nayarit. Here are some helpful tips for traveling. TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the southern part of the State of Nayarit starting from San Blas 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. If you’re going further than San Pancho, head to the main bus terminal to catch a ‘Pacifico’ bus. Current fare is 7.50 pesos 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. Make a note of the taxi number in case you leave something behind. Drivers typically do not carry change.

UBER: New in 2017 to Puerto Vallarta, Uber is still experiencing some growing pains particularly in the state of Nayarit. Uber is about 25-50% cheaper than a taxi, but this is subject to change. The benefits of using Uber are set fares and the ability to follow up directly with your driver if there is an incident or you leave an item behind. MONEY EXCHANGE: Typically a bank 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. Note that ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and charge lower fees. DRINKING WATER: While Puerto Vallarta’s water has been

awarded a certification of purity for the past two decades, the quality of the water tested at the source 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 in love with the street dog outside your hotel is easy to do and it’s also easy to bring them home with you too. The process is inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You need a certificate of health from a local vet among other things. 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 belligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexico is a tolerant culture, basic politeness is appreciated. Don’t pee in the streets. Don’t flash your money or expensive gadgets. Pay attention to your surroundings. Know where you are going. Pay your bills (and don’t forget to tip). And have fun! DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis or Ubers are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 12,000 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 a 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. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance. Director Noemi Zamora noemizamorareynoso@gmail.com Editor Lic. Madeline Milne mmilne@Vallartatribune.com Sales Team editor@vallartatribune.com Designer Cynthia E. Andrade G. cysandra@gmail.com Web Manager Rachel Drinkcard Racheldrinkcard@gmail.com

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CALLING IN MEXICO Calling phones in Mexico can be tricky. 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 (U.S. and Canada 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, the 10 digit number. 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 newsstands and in pharmacies. Pay phones do not accept coins. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a tarjeta LADA. CALLING TOLL-FREE NUMBERS Some toll free numbers work from Mexico to the US and Canada, but many do not. Those that do work are often not toll-free. 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

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Baby turtles make all things better

’m on my way back to Puerto Vallarta after three hectic weeks in British Columbia. I’m travelling all day on ‘production day’ so I’m keeping this week’s editorial notes short. The kids have returned to school and with that begins the 6-week ‘slow’ season. Businesses are closing for a much-needed break and to prepare for the coming ‘high’ season. If you have your heart set on a particular restaurant or shop, be sure to call first just in case they’ve taken a holiday themselves. While the humidity and rain can start to become overbearing these last few weeks of summer, I do enjoy the quietness that settles into the city. If nothing else, traffic will ease up. If you’re looking for things to do around town there continues to be plenty of live music and entertainment and you can find all the details at the back of this week’s Tribune and online at www.vallartatribune.com There is an interesting looking Forestry Festival this Saturday from 1-8pm at the Hidalgo Park in Centro. From their Facebook page: We invite you to our 1st Forestry Fair on Saturday, August 25 at Parque Hidalgo (Vallarta Center) to have fun, play and learn about the forest areas of the municipality; activities for children and adults. Consider checking it out and taking an active role in protecting our local ecosystems. For more details search Feria Forestal en Puerto Vallarta on Facebook.com Another great way to participate positively in our local ecosystems is to visit one of the Turtle Rescue camps. At this time of year they have turtle releases almost nightly. I know the San Pancho Turtle Camp put out an urgent call for volunteers this week. You can contact them at www.facebook.

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Resort Daypass GUIDE

From simple hotels to luxurious resorts the Vallarta Tribune has collected all the available daypass details so you can relax poolside from Punta Mita to Mismaloya. You’re welcome.

com/sanpanchoturtles/ In Sayulita check out: www.facebook.com/CTSayulita/ If you are around Nuevo Vallarta ask at any of the hotel concierges for the next turtle release and they’ll happily assist you. In Vallarta many of the hotels also participate in releases or you can visit the Boca de Tomates Turtle Camp. Learn more about

volunteer opportunities as well as releases here: www.facebook.com/ CampamentoTortugueroBocaDeTomates/ Not only are baby turtles adorable but you’re giving these tiny souls a better chance at surviving into adulthood. And that’s a great thing. That’s it for me this week. Safe travels. See you shortly. Madeline

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news 06 Artists and hot dogs give Mexico 3 new Guinness records in a single day

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Largest drawing, most people coloring a drawing and longest line of hot dogs were the records achieved

hree new Guinness World Records were added Sunday to Mexico’s ever-growing list, two involving drawings and the third a very large number of hot dogs. Artist Alejandro Rivera Cañas succeeded in creating the largest drawing in the world made by a single person, a piece measuring 289.08 square meters. Wanting to create something that identified Mexico and would have an impact around the world, he chose the Monument to the Revolution, a Mexico City landmark that commemorates the Mexican Revolution, to be the theme of the piece.

It consists of 17 individual canvases that were created in eight to 20-hour sessions over two months. Along with the iconic monument, the artist added “elements that attract children’s attention . . . and waves that represent nature, space, the marine world and imagination itself, among others.” Surrealist themes like a flying bull, a unicorn, a UFO and a dragon join the waves of creation and imagination in Rivera’s work. The Monument, and the extensive Plaza de la República where it stands, was chosen as the venue to showcase the monumental

drawing, where Guinness World Records representative Carlos Tapia Rojas certified Rivera’s win. The second record was awarded for the largest number of people participating in a color-by-numbers drawing. It was set by 1,119 people. The hot dog record was set in Zapopan, Jalisco, where the 1,417meter line of hot dogs won the record for the longest such line in the world, outdoing Japan’s 2016 record of just 325 meters. A team of 100 people prepared the 10,000 hot dogs required, garnishing them with 100 kilograms of tomato sauce, 100 kilos of mayonnaise and 75 kilos of mustard as

2,000 hot dog-lovers watched — and presumably ate five apiece at the conclusion. Guinness judge Raquel Asís explained that each hot dog must contain one sausage, at least two garnishes and the size of each one

must not exceed 18 centimeters. An organizer said a full year of planning went into the event, which was undertaken because “we know that people in Jalisco like hot dogs.”

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5 Mexican wines to try during the grape harvest season

The suggested wines are from Baja California, Coahuila and Zacatecas With the annual grape harvest season in full swing, this might be a good time to enjoy a glass or two of Mexican wine. Vineyards around the country are holding events to celebrate the harvest, known in Spanish as la vendimia, and to coincide with the festivities, México Presenta — a madein-Mexico promotional website — has published a list of five wines to try. If you are in Puerto Vallarta and want to learn more about Mexican wines check out Uncork Mexico for their weekly wine tastings and online wine shop of high quality local wines. (facebook.com/ uncorkmexico/) Noble Cru Made by Baja California winemaker Solar Fortún, this red wine is a blend of mouvèdre, syrah, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot grapes grown in Mexico’s premier wine region, the Valle de Guadalupe. The wine is aged in barrels of French oak for 14 months and, according to the maker, has notes of cherry, smoked bacon, licorice and anise. It pairs well with red meats and retails for around 520 pesos a bottle. Paréntesis This red, made by Tintos Nueva Era, is also from the Valle de Guadalupe. The wine is a blend of 90% carignan and 10% cabernet sauvignon. With notes of red berries, cinnamon and vanilla, Paréntesis pairs well with cured meats, mushroom-based dishes,

Caribbean Seaweed Invasion Could Deter Tourists pastas and Mexican classics such as enchiladas. A bottle of the 2012 vintage sells for around 270 pesos. Helios Described as having elements of air and fire, this white wine is made with 100% grenache blanc grapes that are commonly grown in certain regions of France and Spain. AlXimia’s vineyard, however, is also located in the Valle de Guadalupe. The wine has a fruity nose with expressive aromas of pear, apples and citrus. AlXimia says that Helios “is excellent as an aperitif, and a great accompaniment to oriental dishes, sashimi, sushi [and] fresh cheeses.” It sells for around 280 pesos. Casa Grande Gran Reserva Cabernet Made by Coahuila winemaker Casa Madero, this blend of 70% cabernet sauvignon and 30% shiraz is aged in French oak for 24 months. The premium wine features aromas of red berries, tobacco and vanilla as well as spices such as cloves and star anise. It pairs perfectly with turkey

in mole negro, lechón (suckling pig) or short ribs in a red wine sauce. A bottle retails for around 750 pesos. Tierra Adentro Syrah Rounding out the five Mexican wines to try during the grape harvest season is this award-winning tipple from Zacatecas. Aged for 12 months in both French and American oak, the wine has a complex, woody aroma with notes of berries and spices. It pairs well with meats such as cabrito (young goat) and lamb as well as pasta, cheeses and Mexican food. The wine keeps well for three to seven years and costs around 500 pesos a bottle. The Tierra Adentro winery, located 30 kilometers east of Zacatecas City, will hold its annual vendimia festival on August 25. Mexican winemakers produce about two million liters of wine annually, an amount that represents 30% of domestic consumption. The latter is on the rise: in 2002 Mexicans drank 250 milliliters per capita. The figure is now 964 milliliters. Original: Mexico News Daily

arge amounts of sargassum seaweed have washed up on the shores of the tropical resort city of Cancun and almost all of Mexico’s Riviera Maya over the past few weeks. The waves of sargassum have forced visitors to consider traveling to other tourist destinations like Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta instead. “The appeal of this (region) is its turquoise sea and white sand,” Brigitta Ine van Tussenbroek, a researcher at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Marine Sciences Institute, pointed out. But “if tourists see beaches with tons of rotting organic matter and foul smells, they won’t come back,” she said. The tourism department of the southeastern state of Quintana Roo, which is home to the Riviera Maya, indicated that the region welcomed some 16.9 million tourists in 2017, which translates to an increase of 5.3 percent compared to 2016. And those visitors generated $8.81 billion for the state’s economy. Tourism officials said that, despite the sargassum infestation, hotel occupancy in Quintana

Roo is currently running at around 90 percent, compared with 82.77 percent in the summer of 2017. Mexico’s environment secretary, Rafael Pacchiano, recalled last week that in 2015 an “atypical” amount of seaweed washed up on Mexican beaches and that the situation is recurring now. According to Pacchiano, a brown patch of seaweed is forming at sea that is larger than the one observed in 2015. “This is a situation that not only affects the east coast of Mexico. Practically the whole Caribbean has been affected,” he said. “We intend on carrying out a pilot study to see if the sargassum can be diverted at sea so that it is picked up by other currents,” he told a press conference in Mexico City. Hotels in Quintana Roo are currently spending an estimated 1 million pesos ($52,870) a month to remove the sargassum from the region’s beaches. Sargassum makes its way to the Mexican Caribbean from two main sources: the Sargasso Sea, near Bermuda, and an area north of Ecuador off the coast of Brazil.

Los Mangos Library Update: Color, comfort and editorial novelties

his update will reach you in the days when Los Mangos Library is still closed to the public "for remodeling and maintenance". The truth is that the task we are carrying out these days is much more exciting than cleaning and painting walls: we are re-creating the interior of our library. At almost twenty-two years of age, everyone's library needs color, wants to offer greater comfort to its users and understands that the reality that today happens outside the walls and within the heart of our community, demands new words. It is a titanic task because each improvement, each new acquisition, involves a mobilization of resources that suddenly surpasses us, suddenly challenges us, suddenly encourages us ...So we are going to paint the walls, to reorganize the bookshelf, to rethink the organization of our collection, but above all the aesthetic, we

will work to offer pleasant spaces, friendly for reading, for collaborative work and for participatory learning. We will update our collection, to create sections devoted to special collections: award-winning authors, youth literature, entrepreneurship, a renewed children's collection, personal development, sustainability, contemporary novel, local authors, etc. Sure it will take some time but we trust that if we can see it in our heads, we can have it in our hands. You can be part of this very important renewal by donating in cash through Paypal to bibliotecalosmangos@gmail.com or via electronic transfer to our Scotiabank account or in kind with materials and editorial novelties; or donate time and talent as a volunteer, send your contact information, your area of expertise or interest and your schedule availability to direccion@bibliotecalosmangos.org.

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I am the preschool coordinator and nursery teacher at the American School of Puerto Vallarta. I am also both unsurprised and not a bit sorry that this list of my favorites is mostly about places to eat. If you can live in Vallarta without appreciating some of the good eatin’ around here, you have to be at least half Vulcan.

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 federal and state tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at tax@orlandogotay.com or Facebook: GotayTaxLawyer. This is just a most general outline, and is of course, informational only and not meant as legal advice.

Pamela Thompson operates HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, a multi-faceted, independent, resource network that is here for your total health and well-being. We offer assistance to help find a physician, hospital and diagnostic service for any healthcare needs. www.healthcareresourcespv.com

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A Teacher’s Lament (Goodbye Summer)

oodbye summer, you glorious, lazy, gluttonous being, you. I rushed to finish up all those last bits of packing and cleaning in my classroom so I could meet you full on, like a tourist running straight into the waves on Los Muertos beach. Sure, it was overwhelming and it felt like I had been pummeled into submission, but what a ride! Goodbye to that long anticipated family vacation, to being about as footloose and fancy-free as I’ll get to be as an adult human who typically worries too much. Hello to the economic consequences of all that fun paired with all the car repairs once we got back home. Goodbye to waking up with the sun casting its rays onto my sleeping face and a morning cup of coffee in my pretty garden. Hello to waking up in the dark again so I can have that one half hour of quiet contemplation before all the people in my life start asking questions. Goodbye to looking out over the vast landscape of my calendar and seeing only empty swathes of glorious time to fill in the manner with which I see fit. Goodbye to entire weeks unencumbered by birthday parties and swimming lessons and project due dates. Goodbye to lunches with other adults, with food that I didn’t find, in a moment of extreme haste, at the bottom of my vegetable drawer. Hello to lunch prep, water bottle disinfection, and the never-ending battle of Mom Vs. Gross Lunch Bag Spills. Goodbye to wracking my brain with a good answer to the question “What should I do? I’m so borrrred”. Goodbye to finding myself and my family in the mall, weighing ourselves and our pets on the giant scale in our last-ditch effort to fight boredom. Hello to seven days a week of activity and timelines, of get-togethers and parties and homework. Goodbye to long conversations with my spouse, cooking and eating

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meals together, and maybe even a quick date to a late movie here and there. Hello to opposite schedules, and quickly barked instructions on the way out the door, because he’s making dinner but he’s never used the crockpot. Goodbye to all the summer projects I pretended I was going to complete. Goodbye to procrastinating with a book that didn’t have even one word about green eggs and/or ham. Goodbye to the afternoon naps, late nights watching movies, pretending not to read the comment section on those controversial twitter articles. Hello, 9pm bedtime that helps me cope with being a great mom, teacher, wife, and human being (or at least not the worst). Hello to routine that keeps me afloat on my sea of big ideas and forces me to hammer out a few details while I’m at it. Hello to watching my kids get excited about learning and achieving at school again. Hello to another school year of meeting some brand new five year olds who aren’t too sure about this whole non-vacation thing, and helping them get excited about coming to our classroom every day. Hello to a new school cycle with colleagues that I adore. They know me so well they already have taken note of where I’ve put the staples and tape so they can tell me when I ask in three weeks. Hello to a job I love with a passion, and to a dynamic, growing educational institution that has become my beloved home. Hello September, you humid old taskmaster, you. Welcome back. I hope you help my kids understand the importance of combing their hair once a day. I hope you help us all get to sleep before midnight most days. Mostly, I hope you get us all back on track so we can go back to school and learn a few things. Although I hope you might be open to a nap or two every week.

Admission! Part III

was intrigued by a recent presentation by a Mexican bank on the subject of Fideicomisos (Land Trusts). By way of a quick primer, ownership of real property in the “Restricted zone” (100km from borders, 50km from shore) by a foreigner must be done through a Fideicomiso. As it turns out, Mexican banks have a monopoly on this Fideicomiso business. The bank’s role is to hold the title to property on your behalf. One can direct the disposition of the property; sell, give away, or otherwise encumber the property. ‘Fidos’ are good estate planning vehicles from the Mexican perspective. At death, the property is transferred via the trust, perhaps a more efficient mechanism than Mexican probate. Some banks appear to be pulling off the “Fido” market. When I asked why, I was told there is increased emphasis in anti money laundering compliance by bank regulators, which to me means there may be a new spotlight in this market segment. One of the reasons I attended was to see how much awareness there was on the part of bank officials on the federal income tax aspects of Fidos. None. Zilge-ola. That means you, the person that may need to enter into a Fido to

own property, must pay special attention, because the bank won’t tell you. Here’s the rub. What may work from a Mexican perspective may be sheer disaster from a U.S. tax one. Properly structured Fidos (meaning they meet IRS requirements) are deemed to be “disregarded entities” and the IRS will not bother you. When they are not, they become IRS ‘radioactive’. They become reportable foreign trusts. Every time there is an IRS reportable ‘anything’ you have better had done it right from the beginning. “Good” Fidos have only one property in them. At the presentation it seemed like it was common to add more than one property per Fido. Again, ok from the Mexican point of view, but runs afoul of IRS ‘safe harbors’. In fact, bank officials later confirmed they gladly would add properties to an existing fideicomiso, for a fee. Another trait of “good” Fidos: They do nothing but hold title to property. Be wary of the bank doing other things for the property, managing it, paying taxes or other things. The IRS does not like that. Food for thought: New owner, new trust, or just substitute the name? Does one inherit the federal tax troubles of the last fido owner?

e have covered the basics of an admission to a private hospital. Of course each case/patient is different but knowing the basic facts of an admission certainly help to be prepared! Another time, another article we will cover an admission to a public facility which is very different of course. Friends and food are important to a recovery just like they are important in life! Food: The admitting physician determines the type of diet that the patient will be on. They might decide the patient needs to be fasting or only on clear liquids especially if there is the possibility of a surgery. Fasting, of course, means nothing, not even water. Clear liquids means apple juice, water, Jell-O, weak tea. That is about it. Not exactly the correct way to lose weight, is it? Hospital food in the private hospitals here can vary from really tasty to really yucky. It is usually based on chicken and you will have chicken prepared in numerous ways, from broth to baked. Fish including salmon is another hospital kitchen staple. Vegetables are pretty much always carrots, chayote, broccoli. Nothing spicy and not much salt either. Fruit including tropical fruits such as papaya, melon, apples are usually part of the daily fare. If you are vegetarian or vegan it is important to let everyone know that upon admission. I always encourage patients to express what they really do not like so that it is not put on their meal tray. For example, cucumbers make me gag and even having one on my plate makes me want to hurl. And coffee, heavenly coffee! It is rare to find good coffee as a hospital inpatient.

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busbanderasbay@gmail.com Oatmeal prepared here is more of a ‘liquid’ type consistency rather than thick as many people are used to. Eggs, of course, are a morning staple. As we all know, here ‘toast’ is not the same as what one NOTB is used to. Toast, to me anyway, is bread put into the toaster and then smeared with butter and jam or honey. Here, toast is the stuff in the packages and is what I consider to be ‘melba toast’. One bite and the whole piece falls apart. Food brought in by friends or family is not allowed so forget about sending your BFF out for a bucket of Church’s Chicken. Visitors/Friends: Over the years, I have seen it happen over and over again. Someone is admitted for whatever reason. As soon as they are in their room, people come out of the woodwork to visit them. People that they may rarely see. The patient already feels terrible or they will soon if they are having a planned surgery. With visitors in the room, the patient feels as if they must be ‘upbeat’ and entertaining for their guests. This is exhausting! As well, the more people that visit, the higher chance of an infection. I would recommend rather than a visit, drop off a card or a note. Maybe with a book or a magazine. Even a text message. When a person is discharged from the hospital that is when they usually need assistance. Maybe some food delivered. Maybe a ride to the doctor’s office. Maybe just to touch base with someone. Of course, again, case by case basis but common manners come in to play here. And of course, a family member is completely different. The patient is there to rest and recover, not to socialize. Now, if we have a patient that is all alone and needs a little TLC/support, I do have a small group of volunteers who can go and visit and this has worked out wonderfully in the past. Anytime someone would like a tour of a private hospital, just ask! At least with the hospitals that I work with, the doors are always open for this. Here’s to a sensational week!

Bruce is a retired Canadian, who along with his wife Velma, took a “mulligan” on life and escaped the cold of Canada and settled in the Vallarta area. Fulfilling a retirement dream of not driving anymore, Bruce will use public transportation to tour the bay and tell his tales here. Tips and itineraries welcome.

am extremely lucky to be married to a woman who loves to cook, and covers the spectrum from breakfast, brunch, lunch, snacks, supper, dinner, late night snacks and let us not forget, desserts! Cookies, cakes, pies, squares, fudge, she does it all. Whether it’s -40 C or +40 C, Velma enjoys her time in the kitchen. So, poor me, we don’t go out to eat often. When we do decide to go out, it requires skilful negotiating. How hungry are we? Are we ordering our own meal or sharing? A frequent occurrence that can alter where we end up. If sharing, what can we agree on? The answer often ends up “I don’t care, what do you want”. No happily married man should assume he gets to choose! If separate meals, and there are leftovers, who carries them around all night? The one who had leftovers or the one who ate all their food but will probably eat the leftovers? We have yet to find our most often mentioned restaurant in Vallarta, a place called, “I Don’t Know, Where Do You Want To Go”, so we are constantly on the alert as we bus the city for potential gastronomical delights. Our first lead on a restaurant (Chinese) was from FB. It turned out our Centro bus stopped a few blocks away from Feng Sui on Calle San Salvador in the 5 De Diciembre neighbourhood. We were pleased to discover it was not a buffet place and we ordered a couple of dishes to share. Both were great with distinct flavors. Many of our previous Chinese food visits have resulted in an “it all tasted the same” experience and never warranted a return. Being Canadian, I hate to say anything negative but, jalapeños do not enhance Chinese food. We ordered two different dishes and an appetizer on our second visit. Once again, the food was delicious with distinct flavors, spices and sauces.

I offer no recommendations on what you should try. I believe the food will be an experience of flavors, live a little, order what you like. If great food isn’t enough of a reason to try this place, they do not have a liquor license but allow you to bring your own beer or wine. Woe is us though, a “Life’s not fair moment” occurred on our journey home. I was selected to carry the leftover food home. The food was wrapped and packed and I was vigilant that the bag not tip and no sauce would spill. An A/C bus pulled up and we easily hopped on (extra slide out

step), paid our exact fare and settled down beside each other with the bag of food secured on the floor. The A/C was set to 20 C so we removed our hats and settled down for the thirty-five minute ride home. Many times I held on to our bag due to road conditions but finally, there we were. Our stop. I grabbed our bag and exited by the front (extra slide out step, I wasn’t

taking any chances with the food). My wife quickly followed and as the bus pulled away she asked where my hat was? It was on the bus, the same place as hers! The food made it home safely and I had two meals with the leftovers. Now of course, we have to buy new hats. I wonder where?

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How cool it is! Yes, we are now celebrating in our air-conditioned Chapel. Come join us! Fr. Jack continues to welcome people from all walks of life and denominations. Across from airport, northbound service road next to Sixt and Thrifty Car Rental Blvd Fco. Medina 7936, Puerto Vallarta Father Jack Wehrs/Lay-minister Fer Sandoval e mail: jackandshirley1@att.net Text 1 619 300 7377 Tel 044 322 130 5073

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Streets Alive Two More Mexican Heroes John Warren

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John Warren is in charge of Publicity for the International Friendship Club (IFC). His articles describe the programs and charities that IFC supports, the sources of income of IFC and the social experiences, lectures and classes that members can enjoy. During the summer John writes about Puerto Vallarta.

hoever named the streets in the downtown core of Puerto Vallarta would not do well with the #MeToo movement and deservedly so. In our look at the two dozen or so street names in the colonias of Emiliano Zapata and El Centro we have found, so far, that just one is named after a lady and that is Francisca Rodriguez; the very favourite teacher of many schoolchildren here, until she died fifty years ago. A few streets are named after trees and fruits but the large majority memorialize heroes of the Mexican War of Independence or the Mexican Revolution and who, apparently, were all men. Today we will give a nod to a couple more of them. Walking north along the Malecon from Corona we come to streets named after Juan Aldama and José Mariano de Abasolo Outón. These were both heroes of the fight for independence from Spain. Wandering inland, Calle Juan Aldama brings us to a store favoured by those who like to put burning leaves in their mouth, La Casa del Habano, a cigar store that offers an excellent selection of Cuban stogies. A block further east is Eddie’s Alquiler de Smokings which, I understand, will rent tuxedos and smoking jackets to go with the cigars you just bought. Juan Aldama is also the home

to Galeria Pacifico which presents an eclectic mix of sculptures and paintings mostly by Mexican artists and some foreigners who live and work in Mexico. The second oldest gallery in the city, the gallery has been open for over 30 years and is run by its founder Gary Thompson. Gary also sponsors the free Malecon Sculpture Tour during the “high season”. Juan Aldama, after who the street was named, was born in 1774, served as a captain in the Spanish calvary but deserted to join the leaders of the Mexican independence movement. He was a senior officer under Ignacio Allende and rose, quickly, to the rank of Lieutenant General. In January 1811, almost 100,000 Mexican revolutionary soldiers, who were enthusiastic volunteers commanded by Miguel Hidalgo, Ignacio Allende and Juan Aldama, lined up to fight the 8,000 professional soldiers royalist forces. It was no contest. Twenty minutes into the battle of Calderon Bridge a royalist artillery shell struck an ammunitions wagon of their opponents, causing it to explode. The huge explosion scared the bejeebers out of the revolutionary army and gave victory to the much smaller but better disciplined and equipped royalist forces. This defeat was a turning point in the

War of Independence and resulted in a ten-year delay before independence could be achieved. The Spanish government put a price of $10,000 each on the heads of Hidalgo, Allende and Aldama, the main leaders of the rebel movement. As we all know, money talks and, almost immediately, the three were captured. Our hero was executed by firing squad on June 30, 1811 (at age 37). His decapitated head was hung for all to see in the city of Guanajuato, along with the heads of Allende and Hidalgo, until the independence was won in 1820. Gruesome! Next up is the street named “Abasalo”. Here the intrepid traveller will find Cafecita Mio, a block and a half off the Malecon. One review on Trip Advisor is very complimentary: “Luz and her staff are very delightful with excellent, coffee, and yummy bites to eat, including occasional quiche and empanadas, plus other homemade bread and cookies.The seating is cozy and comfortable!” Close to the Malecon is the pub/ nightclub “La Ingrata”. As the hours of operation are from 9:30 pm to 5:30 am your reporter is unable to provide a first-hand review of this establishment. José Mariano de Abasolo Outón suffered a similar fate as did Juan Aldama. Born in 1783, he joined Hidalgo’s fighters for independence, fought in some battles and was captured by the royalist forces in 1811. His wife saved his bacon because her family was able to grease some palms in the court of the royalist government. To no avail. Sentenced to life imprisonment, Abasolo remained in the dungeons of the Castle of Santa Catalina in Spain, where he died on April 14, 1816 from tuberculosis. Maybe a bullet in the head five years earlier would have been better than rotting away in a Spanish dungeon? Next week we’ll see that Calle Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez is the second street in PV to be named after a lady.

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Marcia Blondin

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enny Gomez joined me for breakfast at lunchtime last week at BabelBar. We sat by the river, chatting about work, promotions, photography, and hurricanes. Over delish pancakes surrounded by fresh fruit, our lovely meeting flowed on. She is a very savvy woman; brilliantly promoting Puerto Vallarta at every turn. I am so happy we became friends; another gift from Cheryl’s Shoebox! Rodolfo had a wonderful time last Wednesday evening at Katana Sushi & Bar at Lazaro Cardenas 315, upstairs. Folks asked for a couple of snappy tunes, and we were all in Cumbia Heaven! Please join “Friends of Rodolfo” on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 pm, for great Japanese food and Rodolfo’s beautiful tenor voice. I met an interesting Newbie to Vallarta at Marsol Market last week. He moved here seven weeks ago after spending pretty much his lifetime looking for a

home. He would disagree with the “home” part of that; nevertheless, here in Vallarta, he is, living up with Nathalie and her Band of Creatives at the San Franciscan Hotel. Eddie the Wanderer (that name he would approve), is a jewelry designer. A very high-end one by his own admission and he may just be teaching some classes at Art Vallarta in the future. Stay tuned. We are eight weeks away from the end of the rains. It used to be over by October 15th until Hurricane Kenna snuck in October 25th, 2002 and flooded a lot of real estate. It was the last Category Five Hurricane Vallartenses ignored, saying, “it’s nothing! It’ll blow by. I’m not going to tape my windows.” And more along the same lines. Lesson learned. Apparently, I have been inordinately lazy these days judging by the word count of today’s column. I shall do better! Stay dry, stay warm and always be kind, From Here.

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Tongo and Joby Hernandez Lead Incanto’s Piano Bar Lineup

ne of Incanto’s popular weekly acts is ‘Tongo’, a very talented musician who sings in both English and Spanish and plays his own handmade instruments. A former firefighter hailing from Guadalajara, he is currently a local instructor with the Gedisa Guardavidas organization as a private contractor and balances his time between teaching life-saving techniques to fire/rescue personnel and playing music. Starting at a very young age, Tongo developed an interest in music and surrounded himself with friends who were also musicians. Influenced by Chilean and other Latin groups, he learned to play and sing by emulating them, later joining friends playing in several different bands over the years. He has since expanded his repertoire to include American pop/classics. Tongo also honed his woodworking talents and started making and selling his own flutes. His interest in drums followed and he began handcrafting and playing drums as well, and writing his own music.

“ I love music, and it makes me happy to play. I am so glad the people also enjoy it” - Tongo Tongo’s affiliation with Incanto began about a year ago at an Open Mic night, as many others have. After a successful solo debut and collaborations with other local musicians establishing himself as a stand-out talent, owner Tracy Parks gave him his own weekly show at Incanto on Tuesdays at 5pm in the piano bar. Tongo can also be seen during the

high season playing mornings on Incanto’s riverside terrace during breakfast/brunch which resumes in October and as a member of the popular band ‘La Ruta’ as well as a solo act at several other local venues. Singer-songwriter Joby Hernandez’s popularity continues to grow as he plays and sings familiar Latin favorites, originals, and covers on acoustic guitar. Joby is a former minister who comes from a very reli-

gious and musical family where his interest in music first began. Having only been performing publicly for about three years, Joby left the church to pursue his music full-time after relocating to Puerto Vallarta several years ago. He too started playing locally by attending an Open Mic night at Incanto last year. From there, he has quickly developed his skills to include writing music and singing in both English and Spanish. He also performs

intermittently with ‘The Tenors’, a local singing group that performs at the La Isla mall and other venues. “When I sing, I enter my own little world and I am so happy. I enjoy sharing my music with others who also appreciate it” - Joby Hernandez Known for his affable personality and perpetual smile, Joby is also now a sound tech in training and co-host of Open Mic with Incanto owner Tracy Parks on Thursdays at 7:30pm. He was also recently cast in the upcoming stage production of ‘Naked Boys Singing’ opening Oct. 30, 2018, at Incanto. Joby is also a private online business owner with his older brother and is currently working on a CD to be released sometime in the near future. See Joby in the piano bar weekly on Wednesdays at 5pm and mornings on the riverside terrace, often playing with Tongo, resuming in October. Incanto is located at Insurgentes 109. Open 4pm-11:30pm Tues. Sun. Visit Incanto’s website for more information www.IncantoVallarta.com

Dwight Blake ‘Summer Jam’ - Added Show!

allarta favorite Dwight Blake is back at Incanto on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 8pm with an encore performance of his ‘Summer Jam’ featuring many of Dwight’s favorite R&B/Soul and Pop singers including Barry White, The Temptations, Bruno Mars and more! He will be accompanied by his world-renowned group of highly skilled musicians, The Groove Brothers Band, who have played for numerous famous artists, including

Mexico’s iconic late entertainer Juan Gabriel. Visit Incanto’s website for more information www.IncantoVallarta. com *Amapas Neighborhood Assn. members who present ID at the box office will be given a 100 pesos discount on preferred seating. General seating for AMA members also discounted. You may also purchase a membership and receive the discount.

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nrolment for the fall, 2018 SUAM classes is now open and will continue till August 31. Classes will begin on September 3. To enroll contact: Erandy Cruz at 322 226 2200 ext. 66290 or 66304. All of the classes are free and open to the public. The University of Guadalajara, Coastal Campus SUAM Program was created in 2012 with the main objective to integrate and educate senior citizens in the region. It was designed to offer academic, intellectual, recreational and artistic courses and the opportunity for social interaction for people over the age of 60. SUAM offers courses and workshops in a variety of different and interesting areas, such as Art and Culture, Computing and Languages, Humanities, Health and Psychology. SUAM courses and workshops: Generally courses are about 20 hour’s duration and are spread over two and a half months. Students can spend 2 – 4 hours each week depending on their objectives and the contents of the course. Schedule: 9am to 2 pm Monday to Friday,

and 9 am to 1 pm Saturday. SUAM offers the following classes and activities: Health, Tai Chi, Yoga, Swimming, Nutrition, Humanities, Family Law. Wonders of the world: Art, History, Literature, and Nature. Regional architecture and the western Mexico Mountains. Natural richness of the Bay of Banderas Poetry and reading workshops Computing – Basic and intermediate levels Languages- Basic and Intermediate level English French, and Spanish. Dance, Drawing and Painting, Creativity with recycled material, and Popular culture. Email suam@cuc.udg.mx The SUAM classes will began on September 3. Any senior over the age of 60 can enroll in one or more of the 30 different classes. Free Movies Every Wednesday and Friday at 1 pm in the main auditorium they show full length films. This Friday August 24 they will be showing the 1985 movie Revolution, Staring Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland and Nastassja Kinski. A trapper and his young son get pulled into the American Revolution early as unwilling participants and remain involved through to the end. And on the 29th a 2010 New York City concert film starring Lady Gaga

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The Chimicurri Tool Man: Multi-talented Alberto serves others!

ne day a guest shared the most delicious sauce. It looked like pesto but was more flavourful. Called chimichurri I learned it’s made locally. My friends told me it’s for meat but I’ve used it so many ways including mixing it with cream cheese enjoying it as chip dip, or whipped with avocado oil and used as a salad dressing or I stir in an avocado and serve with cut veggies. No matter it’s yummy and I’ve been a fan and cheerleader of maker Alberto Alvarez Franco ever since! Alberto had been to Canada

and had considered living there but elected to move to La Cruz in 2008 to assist his ill mother-in-law. In 2009 he moved back to Monterrey returning to La Cruz in 2011. Alberto operates two businesses; creating his scrumptious chimichuri and pickles selling them at the various farmer’s markets around the bay and he founded Toolman PV in 2013 to provide residential maintenance servicing from Punta de Mita to Boca de Tomatlán. He told me “I specialize in washing machines, dryers, pool equipment, hydro pressure systems, plumbing (for both water and gas), electricity, ceiling fans, dishwashers, water heaters, and everything you can put on a Honey-Do list. What’s great? I guarantee my work, and if I don’t solve your problem, you don’t have to pay me.” He enjoys ‘making

SPCA of Puerto Vallarta By Janice Gonzalez

e opened our sanctuary in January of 2012 on the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta. We are a no-kill shelter and can house up to 130 animals at once. We rescue and find permanent homes for over 250 animals each year. The mission of SPCA de PV is to help fund and promote sterilization, adoption and healthcare efforts for

companion animals in the Puerto Vallarta area, with the goal of eliminating the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable animals. Our main focus is to rescue the abused, homeless animals from Puerto Vallarta’s streets and place them in foster homes in both the United States and Canada until permanent homes are available.

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it work again’. A good year of business to Alberto begins as ‘the season’ commences with expats and friends returning to the Bay. He notices at the Sunday Market in La Cruz more and more people are coming with newspapers and social media posts talking about the Bay as one of the top destinations in the world. Alberto was born in 1972 and raised in Culiacán, Sinaloa graduating college at UANL in Monterrey as a Mechanical and Electrical Engineer in 1997. He says “Like any other business there have been rewards, not just money but also in recognition especially when customers call me again. Every job is a challenge, it might be the same known machine but the space to work on it is reduced, or the screws are rusted or the salinity in the place has corroded everything underneath. There’s always a complication… but I have the tools, the experience and I use my wits and my hands to figure it out. The overwhelming moment comes when everybody calls that one day, when I wish I had four hands and 37 hours in a day, and/or a doppelgänger.” Seven years in a row Alberto has volunteered for the Altruism Festival on behalf of Amigos de La

Cruz. He also donates his services in the form of a voucher for charity events around Bucerías and La Cruz. He’s donated his time working at both the Elementary and Junior High schools in La Cruz and will do

it again if requested. Alberto loves La Cruz for the warmth and love of the people living here, the food, the music and the amenities. He says, “This is the best place on Earth.”

We are not supported by the government, corporations, foundations or businesses. We fully function on private donations. Animals are often found living on the streets after being discarded and/or extremely abused. We devote ourselves to their physical and emotional rehabilitation and invite everyone to join one of our escorted tours and interact with the animals at our private shelter. We offer one tour per week during the summer months, either Tuesday or Thursday, and special arrange-

ments are necessary. Contact us at spcapv@gmail.com. To see our animals available for adoption, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/spcapv. There are photos as well as individual albums of our rescues which include a bit of their background. Please be aware that our adoption fee within Mexico is $2,000 pesos. Contact us at spcapv@gmail.com to obtain an adoption application. 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. 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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Sayulita: Unlocking a Mexican surf town’s sweetest secrets By Karen Kwan

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tom.stickney@puntamita.com

Why Does the Feet Together Drill Work so Well?

alance is controlled by your pivot motion- the way you twist and turn and displace weight on the way back and through. This, my friends is the key to a good golf swing and consistent shots. In this series we will help you to better understand how balance works within your entire golf game. Enjoy… Have you ever noticed that for most players whom tend to struggle with solid contact that when they put their feet together they usually hit the ball straighter and more solidly? This is because that when you put your feet together you are basically forcing you to have better

balance and a more controlled pivot motion. It slows down your swing, stabilizes you Center of Gravity, tightens up motion, and makes you feel like you are swinging like Ernie Els! This motion helps to make sure your lowerbody is under control on the way to the top and when this happens you have a fighting chance to make a better transition and better downswing. A great drill is to start with your feet together and slowly widen them as you hit shots to feel what better balance and foundational stability really is. https://youtu.be/K8jW72gdPu0

nly a half-hour drive on a leafy, winding road from Puerto Vallarta airport lies the relaxed surf town Sayulita. It’s somehow managed to stay relatively under the radar — in fact, brush up on your Spanish in order to converse with many of the locals — even though everyone who visits falls in love with its laidback atmosphere, waves and sweet sunsets. To get the most out of your vacay, here are six of Sayulita’s sweetest secrets.

Surf and SUP

With manageable waves for beginners and bigger ones for the more experienced, Sayulita has long been a favourite for those looking to improve their surf skills. Sign up for inexpensive lessons (USD$60 for a 90-minute lesson, plus an additional hour with the board at Lunazul) to learn how to get up, identify good waves and how to safely fall. When the tide is too high for surfing, rent a SUP from Stand Up Sayulita and venture toward Playa de Los Muertos (in the rainy season, let the sound of the cicadas in the jungle lead you).

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Design-minded folks will swoon over the pretty jewelry, graphic ceramics, soft rugs and breathtakingly decorated skulls (both authentic and ceramic ones are available) from local and Oaxacan artists at Evoke the Spirit. In the same plaza, you’ll find stylish embroidered tunics and boho jewelry at shops like Pashan and Tori by the Sea, but for charming crafts, hit up the street vendors making pieces by hand.

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Haven’t found your zen by catching that perfect wave? Drop in for a yoga class at Hotelito Los Suenos, where you can select from vinyasa, hatha, yin, or their signature session in the a.m., which focuses on breathwork and alignment.

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When the waves prove too strong in the playa principal, walk 10 minutes south past Villa Amor and the colourful cemetery to Playa de los Muertos. Here, the water is calmer and the beach less crowded.

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Indulge in a wide variety of inexpensive beach snacks including fresh banana bread, empanadas, shrimp skewers and fresh fruit. In town, make like a local and get your tacos carnitas at Carnitas Prieto’s, fish tacos at The Real Fish Taco, and seafood at Mary’s. Cool off with a juicy paleta or creamy gelato from one of two locations of Wakika.

Sleep  Located on the north side, Hotel Diamante is tucked away from town, but convenient (the beach is just steps away) and cozy (AC and ceiling fans so you can sleep in cool comfort). Its pool in the courtyard is the perfect spot to hide in the shade with a book or for a nap on a chaise longue.

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ave you ever tried to find a birthday card in Vallarta, finally found one you THOUGHT would work, then have a friend fluent in Spanish ask why you would give a sympathy card to someone on their birthday? If you both don’t speak Spanish then it’d be okay but, there’s a better alternative! Stop by Marsol Friday Market and check out the myriad of

of champagne! Ricardo Mazcal, our resident herbalist, sold out his supply of Lingzhi Mushroom Extract/Tincture last week but is hard at work replenishing stock for Friday. Lingzhi is a vitamin/ mineral-packed true ‘superfood,’ known to help control blood pressure, gastric problems, obesity, diabetes, cancer and more. And, it provides a sensation of

well-being alongside being a workhorse internally so you will think better and with more clarity. And, Ricardo’s creams and lotions have become a standard with Vallarta’s most beautiful women. Everything natural; everything made by his hand. The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm year-round.

ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT...RUBY by Janice Gonzalez uby is looking for a home where she can enjoy the great outdoors. She is a Labrador mix, just two years old and weighing 38.5 pounds. She has a medium high energy level and is well behaved on her walks. She loves to joyfully run in the wide-open spaces. She gets along fine with other dogs but she is afraid of the felines.

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handmade cards, all blessedly blank inside! There are a few Day of the Dead ones left so if you’ve been looking, hurry in, they won’t last forever, and they do go nicely with D of the D wine bags, all lovingly made by Pat Wagner. With lots of different patterns and colors to choose from, the wine bags make lovely hostess gifts and are strong enough to safely hold that magnum

Ruby can be a bit shy initially but warms up quickly and enjoys the company of her people. She has been spayed, dewormed and vaccinated. Now she is looking for her forever home and is available for adoption. If you are looking for a terrific companion to enjoy exploring, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com for an application to adopt Ruby.

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The Challenge... Expansion of our boys dormitory, bathrooms & living areas

his project involves the construction of four bathrooms, new laundry area, one new dormitory, expanded living/dining/ kitchen areas, utility room and storage all to improve the living space of our 23 boys. So far we have roughed-in bathrooms 1 and 2, built a large dormitory to house 15 of our boys, widened our stairway, built an additional utility room and extra storage area thanks to an anonymous donor who gave $10,000 US! Our immediate need to finish this expansion is $9000US. This same donor says he needs your help to make it happen and is now offering to match all donations up to $10,000 USD to finish the job... YOU can take part in this challenge by donating through our website fundacioncorazondenina.mx. Please let us know the method and amount of your

MURPHY’S IRISH PUB Located on the Historic Malecon across from the lighthouse statue (El Faro) beautiful sunset views every night! Delicious traditional pub menu. Live Rock Music - Wed - Sat @10:30pm Watch all sports w 2 satellites. Pool Table.

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Vibes & Vices: El Solar Beach Bar AJ Freeman

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personally love the Sun, make time to see it every chance I get...but at least in this town, I'm not alone. If the topic is "reasons I moved my immigrant assets to the Mexican coast," I'd bet every peso in my pocket that most people polled would name "the beach" as a top 5 factor. The Puerto Vallarta area is home to an inviting array of seaside scenery, including 5 de Deciembre's Playa Camarones and the popular El Solar Beach Bar. The Vibes: El Solar is located a block west of Calle Mexico as visitors enter the heart of the city from points north. It is also associated with next-door neighbor El Barracuda, enabling it to deliver a satis-

fying selection of appetizers and main courses directly to your table. Still, of all the indulgences on and off the menu at El Solar, a lounge chair on the beach sits among the bar's richest. Although there is plenty of seating in the interior area, with barstools and high top tables inviting the less ambitious to pull up for a drink, the standing goal for this writer is to lay claim to one of these coveted front row seats to the picturesque Pacific. Smiling couples and groups of friends who arrived earlier soak up the Sun and enjoy life to the fullest. I hate them all. The Vices: Perched on the deck with a vigilant eye, I wait out a few

parked patrons as the late afternoon hours drift into the past. The waves crash continuously and families frolic in the distance, all while the pineapple mezcalitas keep delivering their potent, piquant punch. An order of shrimp and garlic butter with fresh-baked bread is followed up with crunchy fish tacos. For a day that isn't completely going my way, there are certainly worse concievable outcomes. A beer or two later, Sol majestically rolls away on the ocean. Twilight descends, the early dinner shift begins to filter out, and my patience pays off...a couple begins to gather their belongings in a sociologically sound display of departure...it's lobbying time! Springing from my seat, I assault bar staff with shattered shards of Spanish that do a good enough job at indicating my interest in the vacancy...a couple of relocated coasters, and I finally find my place in the world. The featured entertainment varies from evening to evening... some nights the bar features live music, others let the calm, refreshing breeze of the Banderas Bay take center stage. Tonight, there's a live DJ sifting the sands with an energetic blend of beats. Deep bass gives the scene a heartbeat as fire dancers make the rounds to captivate beachgoers with their scintillating talents. Midnight comes and goes without me finding the bottom of my beer. Familiar faces float in and out of the bar as I occasionally take time to admire the nearly full moon shimmering over the water, its dull surface reflecting the brilliance of our home star for an audience spanning half a hemisphere. Once the kitchen's closed, a quick trip around the corner to standout taco stand El Carboncito is almost a ritual to refuel for when the night's ambitions seek out the light of a new day. It's another stellar evening at El Solar. The Verdict: Our Sun is a wondrous thing, a massive nuclear fireball suspended in time and space at precisely the right distance to gently embrace our unlikely planet. The benevolent sustenance of heat and the faithful protection of light are two of the biggest factors in the viability of life on Earth: one could easily see why ancient peoples paid such fervent tribute to our dim yellow star. El Solar Beach Bar invites sun-worshippers of today to take communion in all the enduring wonders of the cosmos...maybe I'll catch you there.

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Welcome Home

Sheryl Novak

sa.novak@solutionsmexico.com

Sheryl Novak is an expat Canadian who has owned a home in Mexico for over ten years. She is the owner of SOLutions Mexico and The Furniture Store by SOLutions Mexico. She is an expert on sourcing all styles of furniture for all sizes of budgets, in Mexico.

Biggest mistakes people make furnishing their home in Mexico

ver the past ten years, I have helped thousands of new homeowners from Canada, and the US furnish their place in Riviera Nayarit and throughout Mexico. Many of them contacted me as soon as they signed the offer to purchase; many before. Some contacted me after they tried buying furniture on their own and realized it is not as easy as they thought it was going to be. It is tough to furnish a whole home in a country you are familiar with, never mind one where you may not speak much Spanish, not have a vehicle, nor have a lot of time. Add to that not being knowledgeable about what will last in this ocean-side, humid climate and its no question so many people seek assistance. It is not cheap to furnish a home, so getting it right is critical. Based on my experience, these are the biggest mistakes I think people make when they try to furnish and decorate their new home in Mexico. Not allowing enough time. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard people say they plan to come down for one week to buy all their furniture and décor. Unless you want to pay too much, get completely stressed out, settle for less when it comes to style and quality, one week is not enough! The average new home requires over 500 items. This includes

big-ticket items such as living, dining, bedroom and outdoor furniture to small items such as lamps, towels, bedding, cutlery, décor and cleaning products. Solution? Don’t wait until you get to Mexico to start purchasing. Online shopping allows you to buy almost everything you need and even have items delivered either before or when you arrive. Also if you are buying just the big-ticket items online, you will significantly decrease your stress levels and ensure you are getting the best for your hard earned dollar. Not setting a realistic budget. “You get what you pay for” is as valid in Mexico as it is everywhere else. The cost of furniture and décor in Mexico is about the same as what you would pay in Canada or the US. In fact, there are some items such as electronics that are more expensive. Sure, you can get cheap furniture here. But just like back home, it is going to fall apart, get eaten by termites, or crack and split about as soon as you get it delivered. We all want furniture that is comfortable, and well-made at a reasonable and fair price. A realistic and average budget to furnish a two-bedroom, two bath home in Mexico with the type of comfort, quality and style we prefer is around USD 25,000. If you are paying more, you either want some unique, high-end pieces, or you are spending too much. Next week: More mistakes people make when buying furniture. Buying a new place in Mexico? Contact me at furniture@solutionsmexico.com for a free checklist to make outfitting your home easy!

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21 Is your venue or organization hosting an upcoming or ongoing event? We are looking for events of all kinds to share with our readers so send the details our way to be listed here and in our various online calendars! To be included please add your listing at vallartatribune.com/ eventos. Deadline for print publication is Friday before the Thursday publication date, but events appear online instantly and may still be included in our email newsletters.

THIS WEEKEND FORESTRY FAIR— JovenEs Desarrollo, a local organization focused on sustainable development, invites you to their first Forestry Fair on Saturday, August 25 at Parque Hidalgo (Vallarta Center) to have fun, play and learn about the forest areas of the municipality; activities for children and adults included. More info at www. vo.org.mx or facebook.com/jxdesarrollo. LA BASURA ESTÁ EN LA MODA— Catch a fashion show like no other on Friday, August 24. Pre-registered teams of all ages will share their “Gala Night” entries made entirely from recycled materials at Galerías Vallarta from 5 to 7 pm. TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES— “Morsa” and “Help” interpret the best of the Beatles. Tickets on sale at the box office and teatrovallara.com for $220 to $440. Shows at 5 and 7 pm on Sunday, August 26 at Teatro Vallarta. Call 3221820493 for more info. ONGOING EVENTS

ART MALECON SCULPTURES 101— Enjoy a relaxed walk by the ocean while chatting about the sculptures on the Malecon and the local art scene, plus a delicious Mexican brunch or snack at a charming and very unique spot. A fantastic cultural experience with a local friend. Wed, Thu and Fri at 9:00am. Make reservations through Vallarta101 (facebook.com/welovevallarta | 01 322 100 2253) HANDBUILDING WITH CLAY AT ART VALLARTA— This class will take the beginner student through each step of coil and slab building. The instructor will familiarize you with terms ,tools and processes, supporting your creative vision. You will build simple projects from choosing your idea, applying techniques you learn, finishing with firing and glazing. Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. 350 pesos plus Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/artvallarta) INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWING AT ART VALLARTA— This is the next step after fundamental building with clay. You will be guided in interactive instruction on the electric potter’s wheel; learning basic techniques, necessary for progressing as an artist in clay using the potter’s wheel. Basic finishing techniques in high – fire clay, glazing, firing and loading the kiln.350.00 pesos plus clay (462 pesos). Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. 350 pesos plus Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/artvallarta) OPEN CLAY STUDIO AT ART VALLARTA— Have a project you want to work on independently? Come take part working side by side with student’s from all classes and artists currently in the studio. No instruction is provided, but Rob will be present and available to help you out with equipment and basic needs. 350.00 pesos plus Clay Kit (if you need one). Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. 350 pesos plus

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This listing features ongoing acts and events at bars, restauThe Jazz Foundation (Allende 116) rants and venues. Live Music from Wed through Sat at 8:30pm More @ facebook.com/thejazzfoundation Babel Bar (Aquiles Serdán 437, Isla del Cuale) Katana Sushi & Bar (Lazaro Cardenas 315) Live Flamenco on Sun from 1:00 to 3:00pm Rodolfo the Tenor performs upstairs on Wed from 6 to 9pm Cafe Roma (Encino 287) Kelly’s Pour Favor (Lazaro Cardenas 245) Karaoke Party with Catherine on Wed and Fri at 6:30pm Tequila Rush on Tue at 7:00pm 3:Tones on Thu at 7:00pm Captain Don’s (Honduras 126) Soul Trip on Sat at 7:00pm Sylvie & The Zippers on Fri from 9:00pm to 12:00am Da Crew on Sat from 9:00pm to 12:00am Luke’s Bar (Peru 1231) Trez Cuartoz on Fri at 3:00pm Cuates y Cuetes (Calle Francisca Rodríguez esq. con la Soul Trip on Tue at 3:00pm playa Los Muertos) Esaú Galván on Saturday at 10:30am to 1:00pm Fiery Flamenco Group Tatewari on Wednesday from 8:00pm Mi Pueblito (Olas Altas 380) Live Mariachi on Sat at 6:00pm to 10:00pm Folclorico Dancing & Music on Wed at 6:30pm Da Simone Restaurant (Basillo Badillo 180) Esaú Galván plays Flamenco on Tue from 7:30 to 10:30 pm Nacho Daddy (Basilio Badillo 287) Da Crew on Thur at 8:30pm Texas Embassy Blues Band on Fri at 8:30pm Daiquiri Dick’s (314 Olas Altas) Damaged Goods on Sat at 8:00pm Esaú Galván plays Flamenco on Friday at 7:30pm

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Devils Bar Live (527 Morelos) 3:Tones on Friday from 11:00pm to 1:00am Soul Trip every Saturday from 12 - 2:00am The Zippers every Sunday from 9 - 11:00pm El Bar at Food Park PV The Black Tequila on Sat at 9:00pm El Sonador (Calle Ignacio Luis Vallarta 229) Soul Trip on Sun from 11:00pm to 2:00am Hot Spot (Allende 120, Malecon) DJ Raul with Electronic and Beach House Music on Fri at 8:00pm

Roxy Rock House (Ignacio L Vallarta 217) Live Rock on Fri and Sat at 11:00pm Service Industry Night with Live Music on Sun Warique (Aquiles Serdan 280) Luis Ortega on Fri and Sun from 7:00 to 10:00pm Wingman (Paseo Díaz Ordaz 552) Live Music Every Night at 9:00pm Que?Pasa (625 Aquiles Serdan) Adriana Ramirez “Electric Grandma and The Gorillas” on Fri 7:30-10:30 pm Tequila Rush on Sat from 7:00 to 10:00pm

Incanto (Insurgentes 109) Zapata Antojería y Bar (Lázaro Cárdenas 308) Zen Hour is Tue - Sun at 4:00pm Electrocumbia & Dance Mixes on Fri at 10:00pm Red Suitcase Band on Sun and Wed at 7:30pm Salsa, bachata, son, cumbia DJ on Sat at 10:00pm Zoe Wood & Eduardo Leon on Thu at 5:00pm Open Mic on Thu at 7:30pm Joan Houston on Fri at 5:00pm Luis & Fernando on Fri at 7:30pm Ana Banana’s (La Cruz) Dennis Crow on Fri-Sun and Tue-Wed at 9:30pm Paul and the Availables on Fri from 7:00 to 10:00pm Cheko & Alex on Sat at 7:30pm Dwight Blake Summer Jam on Sat at 8:00pm El Atico (Jose Mariscal 33, Sayultia) Yuvia on Sun at 5:00pm Soul Trip on Tue at 9:30pm Cheko Ruiz Gypsy Kings on Sun at 8:00pm Tongo on Tue at 5:00pm Octopus’s Garden/Hikurir (Coral 66, La Cruz) Santiago Martin on Tue at 7:00pm Los Oscaritos every Thu at 8:00pm Joby Hernandez on Wed at 5:00pm More @ incantovallarta.com To be included in this directory: Add your listing at vallartatribune.com/eventos Deadline for Publication: Friday before Thursday publication date.

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Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/artvallarta) HARNESS THE POWER OF PAINTING WITH DOUGLAS SIMONSON— This class is for both beginning and experienced acrylic painters. Painter Douglas Simonson has 35 years of experience painting in acrylics and he will work with you in whatever area of painting you want to focus on, or he can help you decide on your focus. Class is every Friday from 1:30 PM to 4:30PM. Cost is $350 pesos per class. Easels, paints

and brushes are available but bring your own brushes if you have your preferences. Bring your own canvas or purchase one at the ART VallARTa Art Supply Store located on the first floor. Drop-ins are welcome (based on space availability) or you can attend several classes for more in-depth study, or if you’re working on a more involved project. Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/artvallarta) visit www.vallartatribune.com/eventos

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