Vallarta Tribune - Issue 1160 June 27 - July 3 , 2019

NEWS

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Health, Humidity and Mosquitoes

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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit

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t the Vallarta 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 and the southern part Nayarit are on Central time – if you’re heading further north than Lo de Marcos, Nayarit, remember the time change so you don’t miss your flight.

BUSES: A system of urban buses can bring you from El Tuito in the south to San Pancho in the north and all the spots in between.

Fares vary according to distances travelled, but the base fare is 10 pesos. If you’re going further than San Pancho, head to the main bus terminal to catch a ‘Pacifico’ bus.

TAXIS: There are set fares within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver. 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 cheaper than a taxi usually.

GETTING AROUND: In many places such as Centro Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta there are paths for bikes and pedestrians. Please be respectful of these designations.

MONEY EXCHANGE: The most hassle-free way to exchange money is to use your debit card in the ATM to withdraw pesos.

Exchange houses offer higher rates and banks are remiss to change dollars to pesos if you don’t hold an account with them.

Best to use ATM’s that are affiliated with a reputable bank located in well lit secure areas.

TIPPING: In general you should tip 10-20% in restaurants and bars. Taxi or Uber drivers – 10-20 pesos. The person who bags your groceries or helps load your car – 10-20 pesos. Don’t forget to tip

your maid, bell boy, masseuse, the band, the entertainment on your tour. And by all means, tip more if you want, wages are extremely low in Mexico.

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. Don’t wreck your holiday – buy bottle water.

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. The process is inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You only need a certificate of health from a local vet and check with your airline for additional requirements.

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, politeness is paramount. 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 very expensive. You can go to jail and your vehicle impounded. There are many checkstops on the weekends, and you will be asked to take a breathalizer test 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 often 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.

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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.

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

Emergencies: 911 Red Cross: 065 FIRE DEPARTMENT: 322.223.9476 AMBULANCE: 322.222.1533

Ahoy Cruisers!

IMMIGRATION: 322.224.7719 CONSUMER PROTECTION: 01.800.468.8722 TOURISM OFFICES Jalisco: 322.221.2676 Nayarit: 322.297.1006

CONSULATES American Consulate 24 hrs 01-332-268-2100 Canadian Consulate 322.293.0098 322.293.0099 24 hrs: 1.800.706.2900

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In the month of June, July and August Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit welcomes 28,800 passengers! Bienvenido!

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n March 2013 I took over the Vallarta Tribune and endeavoured to make it the go-to

resource for tourists, snowbirds and expats alike. So we focused on content that engages readers to immerse themselves deeper in this beautiful country we are lucky to enjoy for a week, month or the rest of our lives. With the support of dozens of contributors and hundreds of advertisers, I am confident we accomplished this.

As many of you know, this past year has been one filled with tragedy and heartache but I held steady and, week in-week out, I made sure we were creating the best newspaper we could. When this summer rolled around and I was needed in Canada for some family business I decided it was time to take a long deserved and much needed vacation from

the Vallarta Tribune. I have (with the exception of one week) put together 325 editions back to back.

Paco Ojeda has stepped in to fill my roll and we couldn't be more excited. Not only does he come with more than a decade of experience running Vallarta Lifestyles, but he is a well-respected figure in our arts community and he's a really nice guy who shares many of my ideal and values. I expect he will make the newspaper even better.

You can still reach me on my email editor@vallartatribune.com and I hope you will enjoy Paco's contributions while relaxing over your summer vacation.

Stay dry. Safe travels, Madeline

aving spent the past four days diving into the deep end of the Vallarta Tribune editorial pool, the first three words that come to mind are so many voices!

Under Madeline’s stewardship, the Vallarta Tribune has grown to include the minds and hearts of a beautifully varied group of local ambassadors, each ready to share their love for our destination in their own unique ways and areas of expertise with ongoing contributions. Some of these collaborators are new to me and have been in the region for only a few years, while others, such as Pam Thompson, I’ve known for well over a decade when I was at the editorial helm of the now-defunct Vallarta Voice magazine, and later on with Vallarta Lifestyles.

As you peruse this edition, you

may notice a common thread: it’s hot out there and folks are writing about it! Pam Thompson is quick to suggest precautionary measures you can take in your own home to keep mosquitoes at bay, while Leza Warkentin provides excellent ideas to stay positive when the heat is about to make you lose your cool— pun intended.

Having been involved in promoting our destination—and my home—in one capacity or another over the past 17 years, my strategy to cope with the summer heat hasn’t changed, and the good news is, it works all year around! I make it a point to enjoy Puerto Vallarta through the eyes of a first-time visitor at least once every few weeks. It could be a visiting relative or someone I was introduced to at a dinner party. I

always try to engage, ask questions about their experience, and whenever possible, volunteer to spend a few hours showing them around. Their amazement as they enter the Botanical Gardens for the first time, admire the Malecon sculptures or enjoy any of the people and places that make Puerto Vallarta unique, is nourishment for the soul that keeps my love for our surroundings growing.

So go out there and sweat it out!

Saturday is the International Day of the Tropics, and we’ve put together a list of suggestions for you to celebrate our lush—and humid!— surroundings, which you can find on page 19.

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Official ID Now Required for Bus Travel Through Mexico

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hile the US is gearing up to celebrate Independence Day this coming July 4, several local restaurants such as Daiquiri Dick’s and Joe Jack’s Fish Shack, are making preparations to offer special menus or promotions on said day. To keep your conversations interesting at the dinner table, consider the following: What do you do when your town cannot afford a parade with a live marching band? You convince the local radio station to play marching band music and invite locals to march with their boomboxes and portable radios tuned to the station. This is the way Willimantic, Connecticut has been celebrating the holiday since 1986.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee claims to have “The First Independence Day Parade in the Nation.” How? They start it at midnight!

In a hurry? The Independence Day parade in Aptos, California, is only two blocks long.

The Declaration of Independence was not signed on July 4, 1776, as depicted in John Trumball’s iconic 1819 painting. It was adopted by Congress on that date but signed previously.

Three American presidents— Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Monroe—have died on July 4. The US’s 30th Commanderin-Chief, Calvin Coolidge, was born on July 4.

The Philippines celebrates its independence from the United States on July 4, after the Treaty of Manila was signed in 1946.

Lastly, if you are feeling patriotic but would rather celebrate at home, get your hot dogs ready and consider any of the following movies, currently available to stream on Netflix Mexico: • Air Force One (1997) • Black Hawk Down (2001) • G.I. Jane (1997) • Pearl Harbor (2001) • White House Down (2013)

f you are planning to travel through Mexico by bus, you are now required to present official identification when purchasing your tickets. This is a measure announced by Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO), President of Mexico, as part of a series of actions put in place to help monitor and inhibit illegal immigrants as they head north of the border. Just a few weeks ago, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a five percent import tax on all Mexican imports, and one of the arguments made was that bus passengers can travel through the entire country without showing any identification, thus nearing the US border without any obstacles.

While Mexican nationals are used showing a form of ID while purchasing plane tickets, the new measure is being deemed by many as an invasion of privacy, so AMLO asked for “understanding from the people of Mexico” in a recent press conference.

Mexican nationals should now present their voting (INE) card, passport or driver’s license when purchasing bus tickets.

Specific guidelines for international passengers were not explicitly provided by AMLO, but a telephone call to ETN—arguably the most comfortable bus line in Mexico—revealed that international passengers should present

their current passport, visa or driver’s license when purchasing tickets in person, or while picking up those purchased online or by telephone.

Although good airfare deals can be found when you plan in advance, traveling through Mexico by bus is usually less expensive and more popular than flying. • PO

Public Works Executes Preventive Maintenance in Mismaloya Highway

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uerto Vallarta’s Public Works Department has been collaborating with the Municipal Public Services Department in order to clean the drainage ditches along Carr. 200 South in anticipation of the upcoming rain season.

These ditches tend to accumulate soil, branches and other debris throughout the year that limits water flow when the rainy season begins.

Excess rainwater on road surfaces is the primary reason for their failure, as it can weaken

the pavement, causing potholes and otherwise compromising safe vehicular travel.

Puerto Vallarta Mayor, Arturo Davalos Peña, along with Social Development Director, Victor Bernal, personally inspected the work carried out by the city to attest to its completion.

Elsewhere in the city, the Public Works Department has also been busy cleaning storm drains and water flow canals to prevent flooding in areas commonly affected by excessive rain. • PO

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Vibes & Vices: Parque Lazaro Cardenas

Pam Thompson

AJ Freeman

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

AJ Freeman is an adventurous spirit, serial friendmaker, and general enthusiast. He lives his everyday life hoping to demonstrate the nearly infinite potential for discovery and wonder on this small wet rock orbiting a dim yellow star in the backwoods of the Milky.

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Heat, Humidity and Mosquitoes

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he weather. Everyone talks about the weather. Yes, it is hot. And yes, it is humid. All the complaining in the world is not going to change the sticky sweat trickling down one’s back. Facebook posts are full of comments ‘on how to deal with the heat.’ All kinds of comments and suggestions. A/C or no A/C? I think the most popular place in Vallarta right now is the produce room at Costco. Perhaps a wine and cheese social hour could start up there. People would flock to this!

Personally, that place makes my bones hurt and I always make my grandkids go in and pick out the stuff that I want. All I know is that fighting the heat only makes one crankier.

Accept it and move on. It is only for a couple more months. Consider a ‘cooling tie’ that my good friend Bill Kelly offers. Gel-filled thingies that go around your neck can really help to cool you down. And he has them for dogs too! You can email me for information.

Where in the heck is the rain?

Maybe by the time this goes to print, we will have had a great big gully washer as Bob Price from the Botanical Gardens calls them. I hope so!

Rains will bring mosquitoes which bring (more) dengue/Zika. It is the responsibility of each and every one of us to do whatever we can to prevent the spread of the disease.

The best way to reduce mosquitoes is to eliminate the places where the mosquito lays her eggs, such as containers that hold water in and

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around the home. Scrub containers to remove mosquito eggs.

Outdoors, clean water containers like pet and animal watering containers, flower planter dishes, or cover water storage barrels. Look for standing water indoors as well such as in flower vases. If you are away from Vallarta during the summer months and your home is empty, it is vitally important that your property management company take good care of any standing water issues in and around your home.

Dengue normally sends someone directly to bed. It is often called the ‘bone crushing disease’ due to such intense aching, headache and pain behind the eyes. Zika presents with more conjunctivitis and more intense itchy rash. Symptoms usually begin 4 to 7 days after the mosquito bite and typically last 3 to 10 days.

There is no actual treatment of the viruses (Dengue and Zika are both viruses). Only the treatment of symptoms with a lot of rest, a lot of liquids, Acetaminophen, Paracetamol (absolutely NO aspirin or aspirin based products), and a healthy diet to strengthen the immune system. During the first week of infection, dengue and Zika virus can be found in your blood.

So, if a mosquito bites you and then bites someone else, the virus can also be transmitted that way. If someone in your house is ill with dengue, take extra precautions to prevent mosquitoes from biting the patient and going on to bite others in the household.

Here’s to a sparkling week!

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t was a June afternoon without a cloud in the sky, and I was wandering toward the ocean with a mission-style burrito in one hand (inquire in person) and the Kwik-E-Mart’s finest European import in the other. Having quite enough of a tan already, I felt like being idle for a couple of hours somewhere besides the beach… spying an open bench in a shady spot as I strolled off Olas Altas, I

decided to park myself for a bit at Parque Lazaro Cardenas.

The Vibes: You see, I greatly value time and space to process, and spaces like Parque Lazaro Cardenas are an ideal setting for reflection.

On especially festive days, this landmark off the Malecon hosts a variety of special events from concerts and art exhibitions to food festivals and other themed celebrations, but it’s also a perfectly good place to watch the world for a while. A touch of shade made the weather perfect for the pursuit, a gentle sea breeze breathing life into the summer stillness.

I savored my solitude, slowly taking in the vivid colors of the kaleidoscopic tile work that dominated structures in the square, all lovingly handcrafted by locals with an enthusiam for aesthetics.

I scribbled notes in my book as they bubbled up from my subconscious, counted birds perched in the branches above—and also charted their positions relative to my seat in an effort to maintain only desirable dyes in my hair.

The Vices: Part of the reason why I’m so well-suited to this particular gig is that interesting things tend to happen in my general area, no matter what point in space I currently occupy… sometimes I’m more a professional bystander than anything else.

To wit, I looked up from the writer’s cliche I was living for another absentminded draw from my...um, asthma inhaler...to take notice of a senior teenager nervously shuffling over to where I was sitting as his friends looked on curiously. “¿Regálame un poco?” inquired the skatery lad, clearly suffering from the same symptoms.

Far be it from be to deny a man in need of medicine, so I shared a bit of my supply because it’s always good to spread a little goodwill when possible.

Having performed my service to humanity for the moment, I took up my sword once more and set upon my quest to find the great truths in life. What features would the ideal universal language have? Is the best day of my life past or yet to come? Is there any such thing as objective good? Is social media destroying society or just giving it a new and better shape no one recognizes?

It was in the midst of wondering who decided to put lime in all of Mexico’s mayonnaise that I was brought back into the terrestrial world by a fellow human holding a small, shiny charm in the shape of a familiar leaf. “Hey man, you speak English? I found this, it’s almost silver... you want to buy it?”

With a legitimately tickled smile, I explained that I was a little low on cash at the moment, as his powers of deduction had failed to detect that I was drinking cheap beer in a ratty t-shirt on a park bench.

The man bearing wares was undeterred: “Trade me for one of those then,” gesturing at the green cans in the plastic bag by my side.

As park bartering goes, I feel like I did pretty well...after a delighted chortle at life’s amusing randomness, I attached the semi-precious charm to my existing earring and happily walked away with the satisfaction that my afternoon at the park had probably peaked.

The Verdict: Inviting public spaces are essential to a well-run society, giving people a place to enjoy for free outside their own living rooms. Like other such sites in the city, Parque Lazaro Cardenas encourages you to come for the scenery and stay for the scene. Maybe I’ll catch you there.

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Movement as Medicine

Leza Warkentin

By Via Anderson

Leza is the preschool coordinator and a nursery teacher at the American School of Puerto Vallarta.

Via Anderson, E-RYT, is a Yoga and movement coach and teaches the Intelligent Movement Forever system of healthy movement in a weekly online class, in private sessions, and at Yoga Vallarta during the high season. This 77-year-old grandmother practices what she preaches and teaches. She is the author of “How to Move Without Pain: A Compendium of Intelligent Movement”, to be released in 2019. www.intelligentmovementforever.com

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We’re All in This Together

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ey Vallarta parents! I bet right now you’re hot, sweaty and less than your most sparkly selves. You’re probably using more than an affordable amount of A/C, and just kind of hoping/wishing that CFE takes groupons. I bet your children, fresh out of school, are already taxing your final thread of fortitude.

Guess what: they probably know it and that’s why they’re doing it—they aren’t exactly their regular sparkly selves either. It’s hot, it’s summer vacation, and we’re in this until a) they go back to school, or b) you decide to join a penguin colony in the Antarctic (my current fantasy).

Also, in case you’ve forgotten, you have to get your kids back to school in this pressure cooker, because things aren’t going to cool off much until at least November.

I’m there with you, and I feel your pain. I have two teenagers who are genuinely bored with everything. On top of that, we do not use our A/C because we are not millionaires. I could list everything that is hateful and unpleasant to me right now, but it would be such a long list. And that’s because when my brain is in a state of such intense heat, I’m going to find even rainbows and butterflies to be the absolute worst.

Instead. I’m going to ask you all to join this community of parents who suffer through, but manage to make the best of things. I’m going to ask this because I feel like, when we feel uncomfortable, we are quick to judge others for their parenting flaws and slow to notice that we haven’t prepared a meal for our own family in six days! For example...

When you observe a mother giving in to a toddler in aisle six,

assume that child has been weeping and sweating simultaneously since 5 am, and mom just needs a moment of silence before taking up her cross again.

When you watch a child telling a parent a joke, and that parent doesn’t laugh, he or she isn’t ignoring them or discouraging them from a career in stand-up comedy. It’s just that they have heard the same joke every three hours ever since school ended and Lord help us, it wasn’t funny the first time. They can’t laugh anymore.

They truly can’t.

When you come upon a little girl supposedly watering the yard (so as to not be inside the house asking lots of questions and telling more jokes), but is just spraying herself and clearly not using water responsibly, cut her mom a bit of slack.

When you see families in line for movies or sitting at a restaurant with devices, or in the video arcades playing games without communicating with each other, can you just feel for these parents who love their children but need to be indoors with some cool air and positivity?

If you can do that for me, I promise you with all my heart that I can do it for you when your kid drops their ice cream onto my lap, or cries through my dinner on my first date night in a month, or shows up at the grocery store wearing (only) a cape and boots.

We’ve all been there, and we’re all still there. Sometimes we forget, and then we judge. But if we just give it a try, and even shoot out a smile to that poor suffering parent, we can make a difference to somebody’s day. Maybe it won’t even feel so hot (just kidding, it totally will).

Human Biomechanics for Beginners: the Ankle Joint

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his article is part of a series that will describe how various parts of your body move. Knowing these basics will help you become aware of your movements and move better.

The topic today is your ankle joint, which plays an important role in your knee and your foot, balance, and more. Your ankles absorb all the stress of the impact of running, jumping, and walking.

They also stabilize your entire body weight.

The Ankle Joint Complex Your ankle joint is more accurately called an ankle joint complex. It made up of two rearfoot joints, the talocrural joint, and the subtalar joint. The bones of these joints with surrounded by articular cartilage and ligaments. Using the joint-by-joint approach, your ankle joints primary need is mobility.

The talocrural joint consists of: The bottom of the tibia—bony landmark: the medial malleolus is the bump on the inside of your ankle.

The bottom of the fibula—bony landmark: the lateral malleolus is the bump on the outside of your ankle.

The talus, a wedge-shaped bone beneath the tibia and the fibula.

The subtalar joint is below the talocrural joint. It consists of: The talus on top, and The calcaneus (heel) below.

Directions of Movement There are six directions of movement at the ankle.

The talocrural joint allows the up-and-down motion of your foot.

Dorsiflexion – top of your foot moves toward your knee (Note: Ankle dorsiflexion is greater when the knee is flexed and less when the knee is extended.)

Plantar flexion – bottom of the foot moves toward your knee.

The subtalar joint allows the

side-to-side motion of the foot. This helps your foot to adapt to uneven surfaces.

Inversion – foot rotates inward and upward (bottom toward the midline) Eversion – foot rotates outward and upward (bottom away from the midline) Abduction – moving the far end of the foot away from the midline Adduction – moving the far end of the foot toward the midline Pronation and supination of the ankles combine three of the directions of movement.

Pronation (dorsiflexion, eversion, abduction) – bottom of the foot moves outward Supination (plantar flexion, inversion, adduction) – bottom of the foot moves inward Extreme inward and outward movements may result in an ankle sprain. More than 9 million Americans sprain their ankle each year. Ankle sprains are the most frequent injury in the body! If you want to reduce the risk of ankle injuries, you will want to strengthen and mobilize your ankles.

Strong, flexible ankles also reduce

the risk of shin splints and Achilles tendonitis.

I have described two moves that can help strengthen your ankles in previous articles. Balancing on One Foot (Balancing on One Foot (11/15/18) and 3-Way Ankle Mobility Stretch (11/29/18) Here is another movement that will strengthen the side-to-side motion of your ankles. All three moves would make a great anklefocus home practice!

Seated Floor Lateral Ankle Movements Sit on the floor with your legs out in front of you, your ankles pinned together, and your feet dorsiflexed.

Place your palms beside your hips with fingertips pointing forward.

Press into your hands to sit up tall.

Breath in. Breathe out. Become aware of your breath.

Turn the soles of your feet inward (inversion).

Turn to the soles of your feet outward (eversion). (Note: Inversion and eversion are small movements.

The range of motion for inversion will be greater than the range of motion for eversion.)

Repeat both movements 10-20 times. Listen to your inner athlete.

Stop. Ask yourself, “How do I feel.”

If it is hard for you to sit on the floor, sit on a blanket, or sit with your back against a wall, or a chair or a sofa.

This movement will also help your posture!

Summing Up: The ankle joint complex supports six directions of motion of the ankle. Move the ankles in all directions. To maintain ankle mobility, strengthen the ankles and prevent ankle injuries.

Medical disclaimer: This article is for education and information only. It is not a substitute for a doctor’s opinion.

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Aside from contributing regularly to the Tribune for several years, Marcia is a skilled artisan, specialized in repurposing vintage jewelry and selling her creations at the Marsol Friday Market by the Pier.

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recent transplant from the US, Mary Porter, has made quite a splash since she moved to our lovely seaside city. She has appeared as a guest singer onstage with Alejandro Peña and Enrique de Allende. Audiences loved her!

Her Southern charm and grace coupled with a soprano voice that can lull a newborn softly to sleep and shatter glass with its power in the next breath, has created her own show! Be there July 5, 8 pm at the theatre at Incanto. I snuck into an early rehearsal with her and the incomparable Derek Carkner on piano. Get tickets fast, it’s going to be one hell of a show!

About a year ago, I met Kim Wilson, who had a dream—more vision than a dream—of putting a group of artists together and from there actually making money. She circulated a self-made YouTube video, and one thing she said stood out like a blinking neon sign. In a nutshell, she wondered out loud, why do artists always have to be ‘starving’? Why can’t they be paid well for their intense creativity? This got my attention.

We met and began looking for a home for this burgeoning cooperative. We started last summer searching downtown Vallarta, where we all know there are dozens of closed, shuttered, vandalized, neglected empty buildings just begging for a makeover.

We were stymied at every single potential property by realtors, rental agents, city hall, CFE and astronomical prices if we could even get a ballpark figure on rent.

Then season interfered, and we all drifted into our creative niches so busy that the Artist’s Co-op had to take a back seat.

Until last week.

I bumped into Kimberly McDaniel (see her videos on Vallartatribune.com) on the street where she had just come from viewing a property and getting all the information we needed to make a proposal for the Artist’s Cooperative. Within days, Kim Wilson, Kimberly McDaniel

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and I were brainstorming again, taking notes, writing down names, making lists of improvements we had to make to the building. We worked on contract wordage, tried to figure out what membership fees should be and how they would be paid. Also, what our store hours would be: seven days per week in season and hopefully 365 days a year. Three hours flew by with some very definite, all positive groundwork being laid.

Now, we wait for approval on the proposed property. We need all your brilliant energy thrown out into the universe to make this happen—the place we have found is so perfect. We will have time to renovate and be open before the season rolls around so kinks will be gone and we’ll be ready to welcome hundreds of visitors.

We also need artists. Nothing recycled from China, first off.

Everything must be handmade, and while we want primarily local artists to help with running the store, we are not averse to arts and crafts from beyond Banderas Bay. We need everything: clothing, painters, sculptors, basketweavers, consumables, website/ Facebook page-makers, and more. If you are not mainstream?

Even better. We want a space that screams (joyously) creativity.

Everything and everyone will be juried so that our collective energy moves in a kaleidoscopic atmosphere of peace, love, good vibes with a healthy dose of capitalism. Anyone interested can send me an email. And suggestions are happily entertained as well!

Demetro Galeria on Lazaro Cardenas has closed for the season as some repairs need to be done before the rains begin.

The sun is out. The days are glorious. Be sure to smile at strangers and help any tourists who look puzzled as they stand on the corners of our city. Hug your family, friends, and love your kitties every day, From Here.

John Warren is in charge of publicity for the International Friendship Club in Puerto Vallarta (IFC). During the summer, he writes about traveling while also raising environmental awareness.

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or those travelers reading this, I’d like you to travel with me for the next ten minutes to the Hindu Kush Himalaya mountains and to the Arctic.

Glaciers in the Hindu Kush are the source of ten large Asian river systems which provide water for drinking, cooking, industry, irrigation and power generation to more than a billion people. If you have ever traveled to Asia, you can recall pictures, smell the smells and hear the sounds of life along the Mekong, the Indus, the Ganges, the Yellow, or the Yangtze.

These mountains are known as “the water towers of Asia” and are in deep trouble. Last week, the journal Science Advances published a paper by Joshua Maurer and his team from Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (advances.sciencemag. org/content/5/6/eaav7266). These scientists combined declassified US spy satellite images from the mid-1970s with current satellite data to create the first detailed, four-decade record of ice along the 1,200-mile mountain chain.

They used this data to track the changes in 650 Himalayan glaciers.

On average, the glacier surfaces sank by 8.6 inches per year from 1975 to 2000, but in this century the melting has accelerated, with an average loss of 16.9 inches per year from 2000 to 2016.

The analysis shows that eight billion metric tons of ice are being lost every year and not replaced by snow.

Another landmark report published in February found that at least a third of the ice in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya ranges was already doomed to melt by the end of the century, even if drastic action to cut emissions was taken immediately. Without action, two thirds of the ice would go. Let’s think about that again. Two-thirds of all the glaciers in the water towers of Asia will be gone within the lifespan of a child born today!

Then what?

And now for something

completely different… The death of an entire ocean is almost too enormous to grasp but, now, in the Arctic, the processes of breakdown are increasingly evident.

Till Wagner, of the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is currently leading an expedition to investigate why the collapse of Arctic ice is happening faster than climate computer models predict, and to understand what this means to the rest of the planet. Since the start of the satellite era in 1979, the summer Arctic has lost 40% of its extent and up to 70% of its volume, says Wagner. Much of the multiyear ice is now gone. Most of what is left is the younger, thinner layer from the previous winter, which is easier for the sun to melt and the wind to push around.

But the melt in the Arctic is not just a seasonal process.

The natural thaw that starts with spring’s warm weather is being amplified by manmade global heating. The Arctic has heated up by 2ºC above pre-industrial levels, twice the global average, and some hotspots are as much as 4ºC warmer. Sea ice is melting

earlier in the spring and freezing later in the autumn. Each summer the ice thins more and recedes further, leaving greater expanses of the ocean exposed to 24-hour sunlight, which drives back the frontiers of ice.

If the Arctic were a patient, doctors would be alarmed by its vital signs. As well as hot flushes, asthma and contamination by microplastics, the ocean has also been diagnosed with a weakening of its immune system.

For centuries, the Arctic’s distinctive character has been shaped by a layer of cold, relatively fresh water just below the surface, produced by melting ice and glaciers. This has insulated the sea ice from the warmer, denser, saltier waters of the Atlantic currents that flow at greater depth, but now this stratification is collapsing as temperatures rise and so that cold barrier is no longer there.

Dr. Sigrid Lind, of the Institute of Marine Science and the University of Bergen, told the Guardian this year. “The Arctic, as we know it, is about to become history. It will go when stratification breaks down completely, and the Atlantic takes over the whole region.”

Those of us living half a world away in Puerto Vallarta, Peoria or Penticton and who are over seventy, can relax, travel to the poles and the tropics and continue with the charmed lives we have enjoyed so far.

The generations following us will face challenges we have never imagined.

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Famous Mosaics—Golden Gate Heights Mosaic Stairway, in San Francisco

By Emily Murray This summer the Tile Park is taking the show on the road!

They’re paying a virtual visit to the most famous mosaics of the world... from China to Spain to the US... tile parks, record-breaking installations, ancient murals, points of interest and so much more. Join us! ucked away in the Golden Gate Heights neighborhood of San Francisco is a

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community mosaic project known as the Hidden Garden Steps, or the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps.

It is a volunteer and community-based public art project, beautifying the area, while also telling the story of its residents. With cooperation from the local parks departments and artists alike, these steps and the surrounding gardens represent a labor of love and partnership that is an inspiration to all visitors.

From 2010-2013, almost

half a million USD was raised through grants, donations and tile sponsorships.

The incredible result of all this fundraising effort is 160+ mosaic steps flowing together in one long design.

A collaboration between artists Colette Crutcher and Aileen Barr, the installation depicts lush and vibrant plant life, animals, fish, birds, sea and sky.

Prior to this project, the aging staircase was on its way to

becoming completely derelict.

Covered in graffiti and overgrown with plants, its unkempt state was only inviting trouble, so the neighborhood decided to take action, and the result is nothing short of spectacular.

Climbing the steps leads you to Grand View Park, one of the most incredible vantage points in all of San Francisco. And as you might expect, the sunsets from this location are absolutely breathtaking.

Sponsored tiles can be seen all throughout the design, and the neighborhood created a website (http://hiddengardensteps.org/index.html) to go along with the project, so that the stories behind the tiles also have a home of their own.

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a vanilla vine up-close, they are plentiful at the Vallarta Botanical Garden, where staff will eagerly point them out and highlight their properties. Once you’ve learned to identify the vanilla plant, you will be pleasantly surprised to find it just about anywhere along the various hiking paths available for you to explore at the Garden.

To cut open a vanilla bean all you need is a sharp knife and a cutting board. Place the knife in the center of the vanilla bean just below the curled top of the bean. Slowly cut into the bean trying not to puncture it all the way through the bottom. Continue down the center until you’ve reached the end of the bean. Slightly pull it apart to reveal the insides (known as caviar).

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ore often than not, when we a recipe calls for vanilla extract, we are quick to head to the nearest supermarket or grocery store and purchase what’s available there. Reading the fine print on the label, however, usually reveals that what most supermarkets actually sell is imitation vanilla extract, rather than the real thing. For most of us, using imitation vanilla extract at home is perfectly fine. That said, having such plentiful access to the real deal locally makes its exploration irresistible.

Vanilla is derived from the orchids from the genus Vanilla, which is most commonly found throughout Mexico. It has been cultivated since Pre-Columbian times and Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes is credited to having introduced both vanilla and chocolate to Europe in the 1950s.

Vanilla is the second-most expensive spice after saffron because growing vanilla seed pods is a labor-intensive task. But while pure vanilla extract is more expensive than the products commonly found at the supermarket, the fact that it is produced only from natural vanilla beans, water and alcohol, makes it superior and more flavorful than the imitation when used to prepare baked goods, ice creams and other sweets.

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Welcome Home Sheryl Novak

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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.

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y husband and I purchased our condo in paradise just over ten years ago. Other than our dishwasher, we have been lucky: most of our appliances have held out. So how long do appliances last these days? To find out, I did some research on their average

life expectancy.

Regardless of how you much you pay for an appliance, research shows that price does not seem to impact average life expectancy significantly. What does factor in is how much you use it and how well you maintain it. Sadly, as we have become a more disposable society, appliances are not built today like they used to be. What used to last twenty or thirty years

will presently last about ten.

Surprising to me, the item that has the least life expectancy is usually the microwave. It tends to give up the ghost between years four and 10. Here is a quick test to see if yours is functioning well.

Put an eight-ounce cup of water on high for three minutes.

The water should boil after three minutes. If it doesn’t, it’s probably time for a new one. After ten years, you are probably better off financially purchasing a new one than having yours serviced.

Washers/dryers, refrigerators, and dishwashers typically last ten to thirteen years.

According to the stats, top-loading washers tend to last a bit longer than front loaders. I am a big believer in buying a separate washer and dryer, rather than a stackable. If one part of the stackable goes, you are stuck having to replace both. You can get full front-loading washers and dryers that can be stacked to save space.

To get the most life from your machine, remember to occasionally clean with bleach to get rid of odors and hard water build up, and vinegar to get rid of suds.

The best thing you can do for your dryer (and your safety) is to always clean out the dryer lint from the lint trap and the vent hose.

Do you clean the dust off the condenser coils of your fridge once or twice a year? I don’t, but now I plan to do it first thing tomorrow. I suspect this won’t give our fridge much more life, but every extra week is a bonus.

Fridges generally last ten to thirteen years. Refrigerators with one door for cooling and one for freezing last around 14 years.

Fridges with top or bottom-door freezers last about 17 years.

One-door fridges last about 19 years.

Dishwashers also last about a decade.

The best advice to keep a dishwasher operating at its best is to run it frequently. Doing this keeps the rubber from drying out and mold and mildew from appearing.

Gas stoves and ovens generally last from fifteen to eighteen years. Remember to clean your burner ports regularly with a straight pin, so you can remove any clogs.

Need to replace an appliance soon?

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Busing Banderas Bay Bruce Howells

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

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saw a post on Facebook concerning a store clerk at a tire shop in Bucerias who allowed a client to go to the ATM to get money to pay his bill; he never returned and the poor clerk was on the hook. They posted a photo of the guy, but I have not seen any follow-up.

With my Smartphone contract up for renewal, I decided to stick with AT&T. The AT&T store in Plaza Caracol is air-conditioned—what a relief after a fifteen-minute walk in the hot, humid weather. That same day in Calgary, it was eight Celsius, me gusta hot and humid.

The salesclerk spoke a little English, which was better than my poco Español. I can order my eightpiece combo with puree, to go, at Church’s Chicken on Francisco Villa in Spanish. But for a phone contract, I wanted to make sure I understood what I was getting.

My shameless plug for Church’s chicken is well worth your time to try it out.

A deal was worked out (for a phone, not chicken), that provided me with unlimited calling to Canada, US, and Mexico, plus two GB of data, for fourteen dollars Canadian a month. By contrast, my daughter, who lives where it was eight Celsius recently, pays Three Hundred Canadian a month for a family of five.

My service-rep, Yuritzy, proceeded to change the sim card and update my account, then called another clerk over to help me with some issues using my SD card for extra storage.

Time to complete the deal. I did not have enough cash on me, so decided to use my credit card. Their credit card system was down!

Yuritzy asked if I could go home and come back with the money. It was an enjoyable walk over. Did I mention it was hot and humid out?

Shortly after arriving in Mexico, I was told that many sentences in Mexico contain a “BUT.” No problem, I would come back

mañana. “But,” the card had already been updated and she could not reverse it. We sat there looking at each other with perplexed looks.

Then Yuritzy said, “Can you come in tomorrow to pay the balance?”

Thank you Yuritzy for your trust in people.

As good as Yuritzy’s English was, I don’t think she understood when I thanked her and told her I wanted to do a story on her. If you are in Plaza Caracol, stop by with a copy of the Tribune and congratulate Yuritzy for good customer service in the face of all the negative stories that are out there today.

In a different setting—but one that exemplifies “customer service”—last Saturday, we went to Kelly’s to listen to Soul Trip. Come showtime, a band member was missing! We sat around chatting with the musicians. Finally, at 9 PM, the guys realized they had to start, minus a bass player! The guys delivered a top-notch performance and had the crowd hooting and hollering.

As the first set was ending, Alex, the bass player, showed up with his equipment and the sound system. No details, “but” apparently, he was in an accident on the way over. We all know how much paperwork and time is involved in Mexican bureaucracy.

With no visible personal injuries, Alex killed his solo in their “Super Jam” number.

Thank you Soul Trip (Oliver, Saul, Adolfo, and Alex) for your “show must go on” attitude. You are true professionals.

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Life in the Slow Lane

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Life in la Cruz

Kelly Wilson

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Upon retiring in Ontario, Kelly and her husband finally arrived in Puerto Vallarta—via a one-way ticket during the summer of 2017—where they now call Bucerias home. As avid adventurers, they enjoy exploring the entire Banderas Bay area. Kelly owns an online career coaching business and spends time volunteering for various local organizations.

Originally from Canada, Cindy Bouchard runs Villa Amor del Mar, a boutique inn, in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Along with Chris, her husband, they are living and loving it in Vallarta Nayarit! She and her husband, Chris, are living and lovin’ in Banderas Bay. If you want more info on La Cruz or desire a very special vacation, drop her a line!

An Ambassador to Bucerias

Joe and Kelly…

The Best of Retirement in La Cruz

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’ve had a great life,” said Miguel Angel, musing with his chin resting on his hands as he describes early living in the small community where he was born in Southern Mexico. “It’s not on the map.” He quietly gazes off and I sense that he’s back there for the moment. “There were only fifteen houses, no electricity, and we had to be home by dark.”

Miguel’s family lived off the land; growing produce, fishing and hunting. He received his first set of clothes at six years old, his first footwear—a pair of plastic boots— at the age of nine. His family eventually moved to Mexico City, where Miguel sold newspapers on the street when he was just eleven.

He later met his wife while they both worked at a restaurant. They raised five children and now enjoy visiting their seven grandchildren.

Twenty-one years ago they brought their family to Bucerias.

Initially, Miguel owned a restaurant on a ranch in Mezcales, then one on the beach, not far from the current location where Restaurant-Bar Miguel Angel has been welcoming customers for sixteen years.

The menu is largely Mexican and seafood, starting with a broad variety of breakfast options. He provides not only delicious fare but also his fast friendship. If not circulating through brightly adorned tables and chatting with customers, you’ll find him strolling the square, greeting and meeting strangers with a welcoming smile and handshake, keen to draw attention to the many delights Bucerias has to offer.

Along the square, there is a pharmacy, ice-cream shop, tequila store, local artisans, the beach and the bustling market.

“When people are here for the first time, I like to promote and give information about the town.” A true ambassador, Miguel has a history of contributing to the community.

He has a paternal love of young people and over the years has organized several events, including youth music festivals and turtle-release education seminars for elementary school students.

He also holds, every April 29, a party for kids in the community.

He hands out four hundred gifts focused on children finding their talents: books, soccer balls, musical instruments, art supplies, and bicycles.

His business has expanded over the past five years with the addition of The Goalie, a sports bar where you can cheer for your favorite teams while enjoying burgers, wings and pizza, as well as accommodations in one, two and three bedroom units at Bungalows Miguel Angel.

The establishments are adjacent to each other, all conveniently perched beside the plaza principal in downtown Bucerias, offering the best seats for the many celebrations that take place at the square, and overlooking a wide expanse of beach and town.

Open 9 am to 10 pm daily, with live music every day, you’ll want to plan on enjoying some time at Miguel’s. There are seven tropical birds to add to the setting. One of them plays dead!

“I really like my job. My wife and I strive to provide good service, food and drinks, at good prices.

That’s what everyone is looking for.” In fact, “We Love Service” is their motto, and they live up to it.

One of the birds laughed loudly as we concluded our interview, startling me. Then we all laughed, bird included.

For more information, please visit www.miguelangelbucerias.com.

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elightful, happy, inspiring, and always thinking of others, Kelly and Joe Scopazzo changed their world and in so doing make a difference to those around them. Like many of us, it all started with the love of the area, purchasing a condo as a vacation home and then figuring out how to move here. The Scopazzos started visiting La Cruz de Huanacaxtle in 2009, bought their condo in 2010 and transitioned into retirement in 2016. They love the lifestyle, the culture, the weather, the good food and the safety.

Hailing from Vernon, BC, Canada they owned two construction-related businesses for over two decades. Once retired they looked to the community of La Cruz, assessing the needs, helping friends with their pets, volunteering with children at schools and our local kids camp.

When they noticed kids playing with a torn, deflated soccer ball, they wanted something better for them.

“Joe has many talents in all areas of coaching, being a certified soccer coach to both house and rep soccer teams over ten years,” Kelly told me. “He traveled with the rep team throughout British Columbia and into the United States. Joe played soccer over the years, from youth to various men’s leagues. He also coached T-ball (baseball) to the young five- and six-year-olds when our son was that age. Joe always enjoyed coaching kids and gets great pleasure from watching them learn and improve their skills.”

When they put out the call to friends asking for donations to help with the ‘cause’—creating soccer or fútbol teams for the kids—they had great success! A guest at our inn put out the call

to her community and brought a duffle bag full of soccer boots and jerseys. Others donated pesos.

There was and continues to be much generosity from our community. Well-known locals Alfredo and Marichuy of the Tree House Bar were instrumental in getting the school involved and recruiting children. Locals Greg, Mary, Carl and Lisa donated funds to purchase a lawnmower. Peggy and Rick donated a leaf blower.

Cirilo and Annette of The La Cruz Inn donated fundraiser monies.

The Ballena Blanca restaurant along with Alex, our local dentist, donated a truckload of topsoil and another two truckloads arrived from an anonymous donor. Business owner Luis Martinez donated soccer balls, Dave Cullimore and Sandy Baker donated the use of their pickup trucks. A local nursery donated fifty plants. Financial

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donations were welcomed, too!

Joe greatly appreciates any time and energy folks can offer to help maintain the soccer field. The big need ASAP is donations of paint, brushes, and volunteers to help with the painting.

Ninety-six local kids registered from two schools: Emiliano Zapata, the morning school; and Juan Escutia, the afternoon school.

They play five nights a week, divided into various age groups and teams. Known around town as Pepe, Joe was given his Mexican name when he was asked what his name was, which, in Italian, is actually Giuseppe…

“This project has become more than just about the soccer program,” Joe shared. “I’m working at making the soccer field, surrounding schoolyard area and the school buildings themselves more beautiful. I visualize ‘happy’ colors, flowering shade trees and shrubs. Painting the exterior of the school buildings is big on my wish list. If this could be completed before the new school year that would be awesome!” Linda Ward and the ladies of Bucerias Rocks have volunteered to paint rocks with uplifting, motivational sayings to be placed around the school.

Thank you Joe and Kelly for bringing more beauty into the lives of so many! For more information, and to support their project, please email kscopazzo@gmail.com.

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SPCAPV Announces Champagne Brunch

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uerto Vallarta’s SPCA has recently announced that their upcoming Champagne Brunch fundraising event will take place on Saturday, July 27, 10 AM - 2 PM, at Hacienda San Angel. The mission of SPCAPV 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. Monies raised will support these various goals in ways that are most feasible within the community.

In January, 2012, the SPCAPV opened a sanctuary in January of 2012 on the outskirts of Puerto

Peace Punta de Mita Announces Ceviche Fest

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EACE Punta de Mita, A.C., has just announced their firstever Ceviche Fest, to take place in Punta de Mita’s main plaza on Saturday, July 6, starting 4 pm.

The non-profit organization was founded in 2013 by a small group of owners from the Punta de Mita area who, as seasonal residents, recognized the need to contribute to improving the social needs of the three small towns around Punta de Mita.

Since its foundation, many generous seasonal residents have joined the

original founders in funding PEACE’s ongoing operations.

Aside from having the opportunity to sample fine ceviche recipes prepared by contestants, attendees will enjoy a festive family atmosphere with raffles, rides and games for children and children at heart.

All monies raised will be used to commission a new mural, as part of the organization’s beautification programs.

For more information, please visit www.peacepuntademita.org. • PO

Vallarta. The no-kill shelter can house up to 130 animals at once.

They rescue and find permanent homes for over 200 animals each year.

Tickets for the Champagne Brunch event are available now and cost $695 MXN per person.

To reserve a ticket, please email spcapv@gmail.com. • PO

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Five Suggestions to Celebrate International Day of the Tropics in Vallarta

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he United Nations designates June 29 as International Day of the Tropics, an annual celebration of the diversity contained in a region of the Earth, roughly defined as the area between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn. According to the United Nations, the Tropics account “for 40 percent of the world’s total surface area and are host to approximately 80 percent of the world’s biodiversity and much of its language and cultural diversity.” While we are not aware of specific celebrations taking place in the region, we offer the following suggestions, should you wish to remind yourself of our beautiful tropical surroundings: 1.- Hike from Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas. While not for the faint-hearted, this popular hike is a great way to take in a great combination of ocean and jungle exploration. You can find several detailed accounts of this excursion by visiting our website, vallartatribune.com, and searching for “las animas” in

the home page. In addition, Las Animas beach was recently voted among the “Best Beaches for Eating and Drinking” in our 2nd Annual Reader’s Choice Awards.

2.- Visit the El Salado Estuary.

Estuaries are coastal bodies of water that form where rivers meet the sea. Like many others around the world, the El Salado Estuary provides critical habitat for a variety of species, from migratory birds to crocodiles. It is easy to take it for granted as you drive north along

Fco. Medina Ascencio Ave., but a guided visit will reveal the importance of this particular ecosystem.

3.- Go birdwatching. According to local biologist Peter Myska, Banderas Bay harbors a very rich avifauna, with more than 300 species, making the region extremely appealing for birdwatchers. Whether you are a novice or advanced watcher, connecting with Birding San Pancho Network (birdingsanpancho.net) will allow you to learn more about bird-

Pest Control in Banderas Bay

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anderas Bay’s tropical environs rank high in the least of features that attract thousands to our destination on any given year, particularly those living up north and looking for temperate weather.

However, the reality of living in a tropical environment includes the inevitable coexistence with a variety of critters that will become unwelcome guests unless you keep them in check. And while their existence can easily go unnoticed through the winter and spring months, we are quick to notice cockroaches and other insects as soon as the summer rains begin.

“When it starts to rain, the increased amount of water moving through plumbing and sanitation systems draws insects to the closest exit they can find,” explains Alberto Guerrero, a local exterminator.

“These exits include drain pipes in our homes and gardens.”

Left unattended, an ant colony can define a new path along one of your walls as they search for food and shelter in a matter of hours.

When should we call an exterminator? Pretty regularly,

according to Guerrero: “One of the most important facts to keep in mind is that hiring an exterminator is not a one-time event. Many folks do not consider professional extermination services until the infestation has become noticeable and difficult to manage.” Here are some tips to keep in mind when searching for an exterminator.

Look for recommendations online. Facebook forums provide a wealth of useful information and referrals from other local residents.

1.- Ask for a list of references.

A professional exterminator should be able to provide a list of references that will allow you to identify his area of expertise and match it to your needs, residential, business, gardens, etc.

2.Certification counts, but… Licensing and professional certification requirements are quite stringent north of the border, whereas locally, many exterminators are family-owned businesses without any type of formal regulation.

Again, a good recommendation goes a long way.

3.- Think of your pets. Pesticides are toxic, so make sure the exterminator is made aware

of any children or pets in your household, and follow his instructions if he makes specific recommendations related to them.

4.- Make it a regular habit.

Even when extermination costs vary according to the area that needs to be treated, scheduling regular exterminator visits—say, monthly or every two months, for example—is ultimately a less expensive preventive measure than waiting for the problem to get out of hand.

Kill Your Ant, and Eat It, Too? You see them appear at night time, as soon as the rains begin.

They are drawn to bright sources of light, often dying when these are incandescent.

And they come in large numbers into stores, restaurants and even movie theaters if they find a way to sneak in!

They are commonly known as chicatanas, leaf-cutter ants of the Atta genus. They are endemic to the New World, and the genus contains over 11 known species.

But did you know that in the state of Oaxaca they are considered a delicacy that dates back to Pre-Hispanic times? • PO

watching tours and other nature-oriented activities.

4.- Go on a turtle beach patrol or release. Two issues ago, we told you about the sea turtles of Mexico’s Pacific coast. With turtle season in full swing, official agencies and many oceanfront hotels, such as The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, establish activities to patrol local beaches by night to find and protect sea turtles attempting to lay their eggs in the sand, and/or hatchling release acti-

vities by day that are perfect for the entire family.

5.-Visit the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Regarded as one of “The Best Places to Take Out of Town Guests” in our 2nd Annual Reader’s Choice Awards, is a perfect place to learn about the regions endemic flora and fauna, not to mention the important efforts this popular attraction has put forth to help protect the military macaw (Ara militaris), a vulnerable wild species. • PO

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Summer Music

Act II Announces Summer Entertainment

Act II’s summer season has begun with a bang! Come and enjoy a cool drink in the comfortable, air-conditioned Encore Bar, and then delight in some of the best live entertainment in town!

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Venue Here’s what’s happening at ActII this week: Saturday, June 29 – 7:30 pm “Twist & Shout” Act II’s hugely popular “sleeper hit” of the season, returns to the Red Room on Saturday nights this summer. Take a journey back to the time of poodle skirts and rock ‘n roll, with the dynamic duo of Pedro Islas and Faride Talama who present a high-energy, hilarious musical comedy, with songs such as “I Wanna Be Loved By You,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Be My Baby,” “Lollipop,” “I Only Want to Be With You,” “Twist and Shout,” and more. You will want to get up and dance along with them! This unforgettable show has a unique format and is full of singing, comedy, and dancing to the rhythms that changed the world!

Tuesday, July 2 – 8:00 pm Karaoke Night!

Karaoke Night is the most popular, most welcoming and most fun karaoke party in the bay. Happy hour drink specials are offered 6 8 PM, and free karaoke begins at 8 PM! Our beautiful Encore Lounge has a fully-stocked, air-conditioned bar, and features the best karaoke in town! It’s the place where many of your favorite singers/actors from your favorite shows pop in to sing with the locals!

Wednesday, July 3 – 7:30 pm “The Best of ABBA and Elton John”

After its incredibly successful, sold-out run this year, Us Two is thrilled to be able to present their #1 show, “The Best of ABBA and Elton John” during the summer season!

In a musical tribute to the timeless music of two unforgettable acts, ABBA and Elton John, UsTwo will perform songs that you remember, such as “Mama Mia,” “Dancing Queen,” “Chiquitita,” “Sad Song,” “Candle in the Wind,” “Rocket Man,” and many more. Their repertoire changes with each performance, but these amazing vocalists (and their live band) will treat you to an unforgettable evening of music and an evening to remember!

Thursday, July 4 – 8:00 pm Pacific Rock Company Band’s A

Musical Tribute to the Music of Pink Floyd Pink Floyd was a British rock band from 1965-1995 and is considered one of the most influential bands in the history of rock music. This psychedelic band, distinguished by philosophical lyrics, musical experimentation, frequent use of sound effects and elaborate live shows, remains one of the most commercially successful and influential groups in the history of popular music and sold over 300 million albums worldwide. The Pacific Rock Company Band has been performing around the Banderas Bay since 1995 and has a huge

repertoire of classic rock hits in both Spanish and English.

Are You an Actor? Dancer?

Singer? Act II is still casting for next season’s shows! Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, June 29. Contact Marsha Ward Ross at act2entertainmentproductions@ gmail.com for details. Tickets can be purchased online at act2pv. com or at the box office, opening at 4:00pm on show days. The Act II Entertainment Stages complex is located on the corner of Insurgentes and Basilio Badillo in Zona Romantica. For more information, call (322) 222-1512, or follow Act II on Facebook.

Christie Seeley

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Christie is a steadfast promoter of local music and musicians. Learn more about her explorations at www.vallartasounds.com.

Moruno Announces Farewell Performance

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he coming together of two strains of music brought by the migration of the Romani people from northern India to Europe—one through Byzantium into Eastern Europe and on to France and the other through Africa into Spain—will be celebrated in a festive performance by the talented group Moruno, marking the end of their season at Babel Bar on July 6.

Moruno is a duo made up of Diego Mateo from Andalucía, and Ignacio “Nacho” Flores from Guadalajara. They now reside in Puerto Vallarta, and have been entertaining us since 2014. I first heard them playing at Cuates y Cuetes a while back, lured by sounds reminiscent of Django Reinhardt’s manouche, or gypsy jazz. Their music was an incredible amalgam of Spanish flamenco and gypsy jazz, along with Greek, Moroccan and Egyptian influences. Diego and Nacho grew up heavily influenced by music-loving families. Their formal studies and creative projects have

nurtured talents to be reckoned with. Diego carries an innate sense of flamenco guitar skills.

In addition to Nacho’s formal study of music, he most certainly was influenced by his family that was very much into Mediterranean music and manouche jazz. A proficient multi-instrumentalist, he plays guitar, along with several stringed instruments you won’t commonly hear in Puerto Vallarta, such as oud, bouzouki and mandolin.

Joining them for this particular occasion will be Sol Maria, a talented local flamenco dancer, and Aisha, who specializes in middle eastern style belly dance.

The performance will take place on Saturday, July 6 at 6 pm at Babel Bar, a charming outdoor restaurant/bar located next to the river on the island of the River Cuale. A special Arab/Spanish menu will be featured. This is a no-cover event but reservations are recommended for dinner, so be sure to reserve early to assure prime seating.

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This listing features bars and restaurants that may have live music and ongoing acts, if there are no acts listed, check with the venue as they may still have events planned. Schedules can change without notice.

We do not take responsibility for misinformation. Email editor@vallartatribune.com to update or add listings.

VALLARTA Babel Bar (Aquiles Serdán 437, Isla del Cuale) Fri: Faralae 7-9 pm Sat: Nacho and Diego 1 – 3 pm Sat: Oscar & Raul 7-9 pm Sun: Esau & Lobo 1 - 3 pm

Que/Pasa (625 Aquiles Serdan) Tues: The Change at 7-10pm Sun: Sylvie&The Zippers 7 – 10 pm Roxy Rockhouse (Ignacio L Vallarta 275) Nightly music after 11 pm with house band Aloha Bar (Plaza Parabien #16) Thur: Dr. Groove 10pm

Blakes Restaurant and Bar (Plaza Los Glorias #16) Chasers Sports Bar (Avenida Mexico 570A) Fri: Gecko Band 8 – 11 pm

Captain Don’s (Honduras 126) Fri: Tequila Rush 8 - 11 pm Sat: Da Crew 8 - 11 pm

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Cuates y Cuetes (Francisca Rodriquez 101) Tues: Moruno at 8:30 – 10pm Wed: Tatewari 6:00 – 8:00 pm Sun: Moruno at 8:30 – 10 pm

Eddies (Boulevard Nayarit 70) Weekly – Live music 6:30 – 9:30

Daquiri Dick’s (Malecon and Lazaro Cardenas) Sun: Esaú Galvan 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Ernestos Good Grub (Calle Perra,Jarretaderas)

El Barracuda (Boulevard Nayarit 70-8)

El Rio BBQ, (Paso Ancho) Sun: The Cheko Ruiz Band at 3 p.m.

Incanto (Insurgentes 109) Sun: Joby & Tongo 5 PM Sun: Benji Gutierrez, Piano 7:30 PM Tues: Victor and Anais 5 PM Tues: Lady Zen 7:30 PM Wed: Bob Bruneau, Piano 5 PM Wed: The Renteria Brothers 7:30 PM Thurs: Edgar Roxha 5 PM Thurs: Open Mic 7:30 PM Fri: Joan Houston 5 PM Fri: Zoe & Leon with The Renteria Brothers 7:30 PM Sat: Benji Gutierrez & Aaron Hernandez 7:30 PM Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse (Lazaro Cardenas 245) Mon: Hoochie Coochie Men 8 - 11 pm Wed: Tequila Rush 8 – 11 pm Thurs: 3Tones 8 – 11 pm Fri: Dr. Groove 8 – 11 pm Sat: Soul Trip 8 – 11 pm Sun: No music during low season

Upcoming Events 59th San Blas International Sport Fishing Tournament (June 27-29) The Historic Port of San Blas is set to welcome the 59th San Blas International Sport Fishing Tournament from June 13th through the 17th at the Marina Fonatur.

The event’s main organizer is the Tepic Sport Fishing Club. Participants will compete in three categories: Sailfish, Marlin, and Mahi-Mahi.

This tournament is considered the best of its kind in the Mexican Pacific, and one of the top ten best events of the year in the Riviera Nayarit.

For more information click here: https://bit.ly/2VYAsV3 Battle of the Saints in Mexcaltitán (June 29) Among the most iconic traditional ceremonies are the patron saint festivities for saints Peter and Paul on the Island of Mexcaltitán, the birthplace of Mexicanness. The celebration includes a pilgrimage emulating the Mexicas or the Aztecas, who left Aztlán to establish the great city of Tenochtitlán.

Annual Canada Day BBQ Pool Day (July 1) As is now traditional, La Cruz Inn (in the plaza behind the church) will feature a buffet starting at 1 PM, including burgers, hot dogs, salads, corn, salmon and more. Details at www.facebook.com/lacruzinn.

Jardin Montenegro Restaurant Blvd. Nuevo Vallarta #220 – Nuevo Vallarta

Mary Porter Sings Broadway and More! (July 5) Enjoy songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Sunset Boulevard, Cats, and more. With Drek Carkner at the piano. Featuring tenor Alejandro Peña and surprise guests. 8 PM at Incanto Vallarta.

Details at facebook.com/incantovallarta.

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Ceviche Fest at Peace Punta de Mita (July 6) Please turn to page 18 for more details on this fundraising event.

Estudio Café (Paseo de la Marina 31) El Oasis de Holi (River mouth by La Isla Mall) Sat: Dr. Groove 6 pm

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Encore Restaurant & Lounge (51 Lazaro Cardenas | Bucerias) Buzzos (In front of Bungalows Princess | Bucerias)

Acuatlon Vallarta (July 7) Run and swim in this competitive event taking place on the Malecon, or show up to support your favorite athlete! The event starts at 8 AM. For more information, please visit www.acuatlonvallarta.com.

El Chivero (Avenida Pacifico 9, Centro | Bucerias) Drunken Duck(Avenida Mexico, Centro | Bucerias) Wed: The Gecko Band 9 pm Sun: The Gecko Band 5pm

SPCAPV Champagne Brunch (July 27) Please turn to page 18 for more details on this fundraising event.

JAX Bar and Grill (Avenida Mexico 17, Bucerias)

LA CRUZ Ana Bananas (Tiburón #42 | La Cruz) Sun: Live Music 7 pm Greene Tomato (Town Square, La Cruz) OSO’s Oyster Bar ( La Cruz Marina) Sat: The Remedy 7 pm

La Casa de La Hugo (Hamburgo 146, Versalles) Britannia (Coral, La Cruz) Tues: Open mic with The Turn 7pm

La Ingrata (Abasolo 169) Late night DJ most nights

La Cruz Inn (36 Calle Marlin | La Cruz) Murphy’s Irish Pub (484 Morelos, Malecon) Thur: The Others at 10 pm Fri: The Others at 10 pm Sat: The Others at 10 pm Special: Fri: June 7 La Trez Cuartoz Nacho Daddy (287 Basilio Badillo) Tue: Cat Daddy’s 8:30 pm Wed: Joker Band 8:30 pm Fri: Texas Embassy Blues Band 8:30 pm

SAYULITA & SAN PANCHO El Atico Hookah (Sayulita) Don Pato (Marlin 12, Sayulita) Live music nightly Jack’s Cantina (Sayulita beside bus terminal) Faro Mita (Higuera Blanca)

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