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Friday Dec 27, 2013 - Jan 2, 2014 PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fernando Gonzalez Corona Director Victor Falcon victorfalcon@Outlook.com Editor Lic. Madeline Milne mmilne@Vallartatribune.com Editorial Board Marcia Blondin Raymond C. Beaty Lois Ellison John & Christie Forget Landon Hollander Nancy Van Landingham Robina Oliver Sales Team Dora Luz Luna dora@vallartatribune.com Ma. Yolanda Meza yoly@vallartatribune.com Rebeca Castellón rebeca.castellonn@gmail.com Community Manager / Sales Julie Mongeau juliemongeau@gmail.com Designer Cynthia E. Andrade G. cisandra@vallartatribune.com Distribution Oscar Villalobos - 225 4982 Vallarta Tribune is an activity and entertainment guide and merely publishes information as it is provided by the advertiser or event host. We do not assume responsibility in errors or omissions other than to correct them as soon as they are made known to us regarding event schedules, locations and/or prices. In addition, we do not assume any responsibility for erroneous inclusion or exclusion of information except to take reasonable care to ensure accuracy, that permission has been obtained to use it, and to remove it as soon as is practical upon receiving your notification of error. We recommend you always confirm prior to attending or visiting an event or establishment. Weekly publication edited, printed and distributed by Ediciones y Publicaciones Siete Junio, SA de CV Grupo Editorial Tribuna Calle 21 de Marzo # 1174 Col. Lomas del Coapinole Del. El Pitillal, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco México CP 48290 Tel. (322) 226-0829, 226-0800 editor@vallartatribune.com * www.vallartatribune.com * www.facebook.com/vallarta.tribune

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

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

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BUSES: A system of urban buses with different routes can bring you from one end of the bay to the other and all the spots in between. Current fare is $6.50 pesos per ticket and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board another bus.

There are no “transfers”.

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

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

Note that ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and generally charge lower fees.

DRINKING WATER: For the 17th year in a row, Puerto Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification of purity for human consumption. The quality of the water tested at the purification plant varies greatly from what comes out of the tap at the other end. So do be careful. If you want to be doubly sure, you can pick up bottled water just about anywhere.

EXPORTING PETS: Fall in love

with the street dog outside your hotel or a puppy on the Malecon doesn’t mean they can’t come home with you. The process is fairly inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You need a certificate of health from a local vet among other things. The time of year that pets can travel in the cargo section of the plane may be your biggest challenge. For the most up-to-date information contact the Puerto Vallarta SPCA at spcapv@gmail.com.

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

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

DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 10,000 pesos. You can be taken to jail and your vehicle impounded.

There are many checkstops on the weekends and you will be asked to blow if they suspect you have been drinking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You need to dial a different prefix.

To call the following toll free prefixes, dial as follows: 800 numbers Dial 001-880-then the number 866 numbers Dial 001-883-then the number 877 numbers Dial 001-882-then the number 888 numbers Dial 001-881-then the number

Emergencies: 060 Red Cross: 065 Non-Emergency Police 322.290.0507 Fire Department: 322.223.9476 Ambulance: 322.222.1533

Consulates American Consulate Nuevo Vallarta: 322.222.0069 24 hrs Guadalajara: 333.268.2145

Immigration: 322.224.7719 Consumer Protection: 01.800.468.8722 Tourism Offices Jalisco: 322.221.2676 Nayarit: 322.297.1006

Canadian Consulate 322.293.2894 24 hrs: 1.800.706.2900

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Blessings

To all my friends and family here in Mexico.

Count your blessings for you have many.

Christmas trees on the beach and presents under the umbrella shade.

Potluck dinners with newly made friends, overlooking the setting sun.

Whales breaching and parrots squawking, little red crabs scurrying through the jungle.

The rivers and waterfalls and mountain vistas. Those rains that wash it all away.

The food. Oh man, the food! Coco frios for all my friends.

The beadwork of the Huichol and the crooning of the Mariachi.

The bite of the tequila, the mescal… the raicilla?

The tradition of weavings, embroidered fabrics, pottery of all shapes and sizes, carvings of fantastic creatures painted a million colours.

Modern galleries owned by the richest man in the world in the almost largest city in the world and the roadside coppersmith with beautiful pots.

Fifty-six magical towns with history, culture and secrets ready to be revealed.

A valley of volcanoes scarcely changed from the last big blast.

Pyramids that rival those other more famous ones. High on mountaintops, on the edge of the oceans.

Gardens of abundance, flowers that blossom year-round. Pineapples, mangos, limes and the peanuts that grow in the ground.

Baby sea-lions that snorkel with you, schools of parrot-fish, silent, stately turtles and dolphins that keep you entertained.

Cathedrals in every town square, gatherings of children and families, any excuse for a festival.

Banda. No wait, I take that one back.

Dancing. Dancing like you mean it. Like your heart and soul grow through dance. Plus your unwavering belief that anyone can and should sing karaoke.

The language, the sing-song lilting that I struggle to learn. The new way of thinking, of speaking.

For all my friends and family up north.

For you, I count my blessings.

Much of what I experience here is a result of there.

Your love, support, open hearts and open minds.

Girlfriends who make the time. Mothers who write butterfly columns. Sisters and brothers who visit when they can. Grandparents beaming with pride.

While you may be far you are always in my thoughts, on my facebook page and in my text messages.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. To 2014.

In the Know A local weekly guide to places, people and things

Katie Hoffman

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Farmers Markets are the best place to get fresh local and organic delights. Everything from fruits and veggies to artisanal cheeses and locally renowned delicacies like fresh salsas and mole sauce, even all-natural beauty products. Nothing beats a day at the farmers market and each one is wonderfully unique. Sayulita hosts on Fridays from 10-1:30, The PV Market (located at the Paradise Community Center) is on Saturday from 10-2 and the market in La Cruz is Sunday from 10-2.

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Jungle hikes are a great way to appreciate this little slice of paradise we live in. Check out Mexitreks for the best guided tours of nearby waterfalls, amazing views and landscape draped in lush jungle foliage and flowers. www.mexitreks.com

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Lunch or Dinner at KM5. This little surf shack / restaurant has stunning views and the food is locally grown, fresh and delicious!

The staff is wonderful and makes sure you are well taken care of.

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They offer a variety of nutrition packed salads, locally caught fish and some of the best pizza in Nayarit.

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Yoga at Paraiso Yoga in Sayulita. Enjoy the tranquility of the beautiful studio at Paraiso, set in the treetops overlooking the tropical garden. They provide an array of classes to suit everyone and are all open to beginners. www. paraisoyoga.com/

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Paddleboarding at Anclote. This is a paddleboarders dream, endless views and calm waters make this a favorite destination for all levels.

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Coco Frio en la Playa. There’s nothing better than sitting on a beautiful beach and sipping cold coconut water from a freshly harvested coconut. We are so lucky to live in a place where we are surrounded by “superfoods”, and the coconut is one of them. The water from the coconut is ultra-hydrating and full of essential nutrients for optimal health.

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Sunset Dinner at Si Senor in Punta de Mita. Traditional Mexican meals made with the freshest local ingredients. The food is made with care and lots of love, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting.

Enjoy your meal overlooking the bay with your toes in the sand.

Katie Hoffman, health coach and founder of Nutrify For Life, an online holistic wellness resource for those dealing with chronic autoimmune disease. Katie began her journey into wellness after two decades of battling several painful and debilitating autoimmune diseases. She began looking for a natural solution, and through diet and alternative therapies, found amazing and lasting results. She is now living an active life, free from debilitating pain and fatigue.

When she’s not working to help people achieve the same, Katie enjoys spending time practicing yoga, hiking or paddle-boarding.

Her mission, and purpose in life, is to inspire others with chronic illness to nourish their way back to a full and vibrant life. To learn more go to www.NutrifyForLife.com.

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Luis Romero – Nothing adds life to your surroundings like plants.

Be sure to stop by Luis Romero’s stand for a variety of lush potted plants and flowers. Don’t forget to pick up some edible herbs as they will add a little “giddy up” to your daily activities.

Shining Sprouts – Fabiola Lopez Polo features homegrown sprouted lentils, a tasty snack or addition to any salad or sandwich.

Sprouts offer protein for healthy hair, skin and bones as well as fats and carbohydrates for cell energy.

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Treat Yourself in the New Year

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hew! You made it through the 25th. Now it’s time to time to treat yourself to a little “make it, bake it, grow it” goodness for a healthy mind, body and spirit in the New Year.

Body Works Bahia Chiropractic – Meet Erik A. Fulfer, a third generation, board

certified chiropractor, who not only makes house calls, but who adjusts patients from all over the world underneath his shaded tent at the OTFM-TC. 322-182-5045 or www.bahiachiropractic.com Golden Hands Massage – Salatiel Trujillo Denova is a professional therapist with over 12 years’ experience in Alphabiotic Alignment and Medical Biomagnetism.

Explore Banderas Bay

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uerto Vallarta is located in the middle of Banderas Bay, one of the largest bays in Mexico at nearly 100km in length.

It is bounded in the north by Punta de Mita and in the south by Cabo Corrientes. It straddles the states of

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Jalisco and Nayarit, divided along the Ameca River.

The bay is home to many wonderful communities and an abundance of natural wonders.

In the winter and spring seasons you can witness the awe inspiring

His therapies promote relaxation, circulation and balance. Visit Salatiel at his Vallarta location (Luis Donaldo Colosio 251). Facebook Heart-Healthy Foods Cooperativa Germinal – If you’re a honey lover, be sure to stop by to pick up a jar of Vallarta’s best.

Honey has been proven to heal wounds and fight against allergies,

beauty of the humpback whales as they calve in the warm waters of the bay, in the summer you can experience the majesty of the sea turtles hatching and returning to their watery world.

The fall brings renewed vigour to the mountains and rivers with the fresh rains and revived vegetation.

Decked Out Begoña Sandalias – If you love beach sandals, be sure to stop

by Begoña Sandalias. You’ll find “all the trimmings” on these high quality, stylish and comfortable must-haves. Facebook Erica Maree – Inspired by the colors of Mexico, Erica Maree fashions fashion-forward handbags and accessories from hand-embroidered Oaxaca dresses, oil cloth and indigenous beading. www.ericamaree.com or

No matter when you visit, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit will share their wonders with you. Here is a selection of some of the many things you can do while visiting us.

Walking Tours Take a tour through Puerto Vallarta’s Historic Downtown to learn

Facebook Ollin Mexica – Cristel Reimink and Heriberto Saucedo blend the artistry of silver jewelry-making and the beauty of natural gemstones, pearls and beads to create distinctive jewelry and décor. 322-160-2747 Impassioned by responsible food production, entrepreneurial development and the “buy local” movement, our OTFM-TC is a North American style market celebrating the tradition of Mexico’s tianguis markets. Stop by for home décor, fashions, accessories, farmfresh produce, international cuisine and ready-to-eat foods.

Located in Lazaro Cárdenas Park, the OTFM-TC is open every Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm from the first Saturday in November to the last Saturday in May. Visit us on www.oldtownfm. com or Facebook.

“Happy New Year” from all of us at the OTFM-TC!

about this city’s rich history, famous people, architecture, and cultural and ecological heritage; all this on an easy to moderate two-hour stroll led by a certified guide. Tours leave from the Municipal Tourism Office every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m and Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.

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Petr Myska Releases the Second Edition of Field Guide to Local Fauna

By Ariel O’Donnell

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iologist Petr Myska is a passionate advocate for the amazing biodiversity of the Bay of Banderas and surrounding regions. The long awaited second edition of his field guide to regional fauna: Viva Natura: Field Guide to the Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals of Western Mexico is hot off of the presses, and packed with 300 pages of photos and detailed descriptions in both Spanish and English. The second edition now has 230 species represented—a big leap from the first edition’s 160.

Myska talks about his first contact with this region, “I came to Vallarta for a visit in 2000, and was totally overwhelmed by the animal life here. It was almost too much to take in. I tried to identify the species effectively, but found that there was very little information documenting this area’s fauna. That’s when the inspiration hit me to create a website and field guide for visitors and residents of this region, At the time, I was living in Mexico City, so I traveled back and forth from there, taking photos, compiling data.”

The life of a biologist is one of dedication and hard work. Hours, days, months, spent alone in the wild, taking photos, and then hours more researching and compiling data on the animals.

On top of that, Myska did the graphic layout and engineered the funding for the project himself.

Fortuitously, a local organization, Banderas Bay Initiative, put him in contact with Fundacion Punta de Mita (a group funded by property owners in Punta de Mita) along with CONABIO (a government commission dedicated to supporting the biodiversity of Mexico) to finance the completion of the field guide’s second edition.

Myska’s fascination with nature began in the forests of the Czech Republic. His grandfather

purchased a cabin right after WWII, and his family spent weekends and summers in the wild. “Our closest neighbor just happened to be a professor of zoology at Charles University in Prague, Jan Zdarek.

As a child I roamed the forest finding different bugs and animals and would bring them to Jan, who then gave me in depth background of the species. You couldn’t ask for a better education.” Jan inspired Myska’s study of biology and animal species, and continued mentoring him throughout University and his 2 Masters Degrees. To this day, they continue to work on projects together.

Myska now lives in Puerto Vallarta, and loves having this extraordinary natural setting at his back door. He explains, “In this relatively small area we have an abundance of different ecosystems: ocean, islands, beaches, estuaries, two types of tropical forests (deciduous and semi-deciduous) pine-oak forests and pine forests of higher altitudes.

A one-hour drive from the Bay of Banderas to San Sebastian del Oeste encompasses all of these environments. Every ecosystem has its own vegetation cover and thus, different sets of species. Too, we are situated right in the center of what is referred to as the ‘gate to the New tropics’, a transition zone in between the temperate and tropical regions of the Americas .

Explore Banderas Bay Shopping in the Zona Romantica – this charming neighbourhood is also called Old Town and is a popular residential area for expats and Mexican families.

Along the main streets you will find shops galore, filled with wonderful

authentic crafts, clothing, jewelry, excellent restaurants, spas, theaters and more. Vibrant and friendly, this area offers an excellent day or two (or more!) of exploring. Close to Los Muertos beach, consider ending your day with a sunset

And of course with the new technologies available an app was the next logical step, giving the user instant access to the same set of information contained in the book.

His intention in the future is to grow this app buy inviting users to contribute additional animal species found in Mexico to the database. Myska and IT developer Hilda Camacho, owner and founder Sitisystems, worked together to create the app.

The field guide will be available by the end of the year, closely followed by the launch of the app. The book will be readily available throughout Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit. Check out

margarita at any of the many beachfront restaurants.

Sunsets on the Malecon - Sitting on the edge of the Pacific Ocean never fails to give us a sunset each night. Grab a seat at any of the number of excellent bars and restaurants along the malecon,

Myska’s website: vivanatura.org to find a location near you. Book cost: Retail price of $25 USD for the paperback, which includes 300 pages, 440 color photographs and 230 species of local

order your favourite cocktail and let it all slip away. Once the sun has set, the malecon comes alive with families out for a stroll, plenty of live entertainment and later in the night, the nightclubs beckon.

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animals. Anticipated cost for the app will be $99 pesos, and can be downloaded via the Apple App Store. Myska is also considering making an E-book available in the near future.

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This is Paradise...

By Marcia Blondin marciavallarta@gmail.com

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he Paradise Community Center was humming... literally; an entire week full of song; what a great job I have trying to document the depths of talent to be found in our beach town. As I said last week - it wasn’t always so. “Culture” didn’t die in Vallarta there just wasn’t any. Now, it’s everywhere.

“Mariachi Gringo” was featured on Tuesday Movie Night; they will be on hiatus until the New Year so mark Tuesday evenings for the next few months at 7 pm. Lively discussions usually follow every film so get involved!

This week saw the Blonde Gypsies back at the PCC with a new program. Bless them for keeping Aranjuez in their repertoire. So - catch them early January: who can have too much Flamenco?

Friday and Saturday the PCC presented “Time to Play” a joyful band of singers and players - each one a star and together create heavenly music and riotous laughter. An eclectic combination to be sure.

A fricken good time was had by all both nights. I am hoping they will be recalled sooner than their intended February show.

The community choir SYNG offered two numbers to kick off the second half of Time to Play.

Beautiful harmonies. A final note on T2P - Garry Carson, guitarist and vocalist can really sing the Blues...just a thought here... it would be so cool if he sat in and sang maybe just one song with the Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars who will be performing at the PCC this Friday night, December 27th at 8 (no doubt to a sold-out

crowd; so get your tickets early!).

The Allstars need no ‘help’ believe me, I just heard Garry’s voice in my head along with the BBJA. Moving on. A packed rainy (again!?) Saturday brought in new friends Bohemia Viva, just to say hi. I first heard them perform at the great India Gate restaurant in early summer to review them for the Tribune.

After touring Europe they have returned to the Palm for a limited engagement.

That changed quickly after their first show and they will be performing at the Palm in January for sure. I introduced them to Pastor Ric and am hoping (and praying!) they will soon grace the PCC stage. This elegant duo will go far, trust me, and do look for them and...enjoy!

By the time this goes to press Christmas will be done and New Year’s looming.

Be happy everyone, help each other always and please watch over our tourists - my B & B is ready if you have friends and/or family in need of a comfortable place to stay. Love and peace.

The Paradise Community Center, Pulpito 127 between Olas Altas and Amapas Streets in Old Town Puerto Vallarta smack in the middle of the Romantic Zone across from Coco’s Kitchen.

Farmer and Artisan Markets in the Bay (and beyond) For great fresh produce, baked goods, organics, crafts, jewelry, unique finds and much more, please support the local producers. There are also plenty of other tianguis around the bay that carry clothing, household supplies, tools and more.

Old Town Farmers Market The largest Farmers Market in Vallarta located at Lazaro Cardenas Park 9-2 every Saturday

Paradise Co-op Market Local artists, food and unique items On Calle Pulpito at the Paradise Community Centre Saturdays 9am-1pm year-round

Marina Vallarta 100+ stalls line on malecon Thursdays - 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Bucerias High quality crafts and food Lazaro Cardenas 90b.

Wednesdays 9am to 1pm La Cruz de Huancaxtle La Cruz Farmers & Artisans Market Excellent market with dozens of

vendors Located along the marina Sunday from 10-2pm Sayulita Local artisan, food, and household supplies Fridays from 10am-2pm La Peñita Everything you could want and more.

Year round along the main street Thursday from 9am -2pm

Explore Banderas Bay Sayulita – A short 45 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, Sayulita is the surfers mecca of Riviera Nayarit.

A funky town with a wonderful protected beach, this laid-back town has a hippie vibe with the

organic cafes and the yoga studios to prove it. Visit the Huichol Cultural Centre for some wonderful handmade beaded jewelry or grab a surf lesson from one of the many vendors on the beach.

Cooking Classes – Recognized as

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Paradise and Parenting

By Leza Warkentin

Get Your Game Face On

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here are always some challenging parental moments for me during Christmas holidays.

For example, this year I have had several conversations with my kids that went sort of like, “I changed my mind. I want a real pterodactyl for Christmas.”

“Really? Ha ha, that’s so cute.”

“I told the Liverpool Santa and he said sure.”

Also, like always, I am spending a lot of time trying to woo my children away from the excitement of The Screen, while secretly wishing I could, once in awhile, just let them build the virtual cities and make the virtual penguin friends for 16 hours straight.

But, Being Concerned For Their Well-Being, I must offer them other, similarly thrilling activities that involve the actual real world once in awhile.

The only options that seem to come even close are a) a trip to Disneyland (if Legoland was thrown in) or b) playing a board or card game with their mother.

I need to come clean on one of my failings as a parent. I don’t particularly enjoy playing table games.

It’s nothing personal against my children; it’s never been something I like to do. And when I say “games”, I’m referring to any activity that involves organized rules, heated arguments over any type of game prop or token, or having to teach my kids the life lesson of losing to an older sibling who hasn’t learned how to win without emotionally devastating the other players. And that means that there’s nothing else

my kids would rather do.

But hey, board games at Christmas! Let’s build those lasting memories! Let’s connect with our children and spend some quality time with them!

At the end of the day, I have no excuse besides my own inner dismay when locked into a 12 hour Monopoly marathon, the rules of which still escape me.

So we haul out the Uno, or set up the checkers, or begin to search under the beds for the tiny Trouble Travel Version game pieces.

I begin to inwardly cringe because I know I will have to referee between the kid who NEVER gets to go first and the kid that always introduces a new rule for choosing the first player that, oddly, consistently works in his favor.

But you know, while I may not love board games, I must admit that they do combine the two essential ingredients of a quality family moment: Learning and Fun. And, I have discovered, I am quite excellent at buying up imaginary real estate even while (in order preserve my children’s self esteem, of course) being repeatedly sent to Monopoly jail.

one of the world’s leading cuisines, there are a number of great schools in the Puerto Vallarta area that will teach you how to master tortilla soup, enchiladas, salsas and more.

Fresh seafood, abundant fruit and veggies and a sophisticated community make Vallarta a foodies dream destination. Look for a school

that will take you to the markets or introduce you to the farmers and fishermen for a truly cultural experience. Don’t want to cook? Try one of the Food Tours available. Eat like a local and for three hours you will enjoy everything from Tacos to Pozole at the food stands and small comidas around town.

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Mexico Business NATIONAL ECONOMY Mexico will grow between 0.9% and 1.4% in 2013, below previous estimates of 2% to 3%, due to the weakness of its exports and delays in tax spending following the change of government, informed the Bank of Mexico (Banxico).

The Mexican economy will grow 1.3% in 2013, below the 1.7% previously estimated by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP). This after the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) revealed that during the third quarter of 2012, the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded a 1.3% growth.

Mexican goods exports to Canada increased 3.66% between August and September 2013, going from 2.099 billion to 2.179 billion dollars, according to data from Statistics Canada.

The 2014 Spending Budget was approved by the Chamber of Deputies and will consist of 4.47 trillion pesos, 8.8% more than in 2013.

Mexico’s unemployed reached 2.7 million during the first quarter of 2013, representing 5.2% of the Economically Active Population (EAP), more than the 5.1% recorded during the same period in 2012, informed the Inegi.

ProMéxico and Bancomext signed an agreement aimed at offering an integrated portfolio of funding, support and services for Mexican companies, and attracting foreign investment to the country.

Mexico exports close to 60% more manufactured goods than all Latin American countries combined, according to Bancomext.

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Mexico produced 285,230 vehicles in October 2013, 1% more than in the same month of 2012.

Furthermore, 240,316 units were exported, 11% more than in the same period of the previous year, according to data by the Mexican Association of the Automotive Industry (AMIA).

Guanajuato seeks to consolidate eight clusters of the agrifood, automotive, pharmaceutical, tourism, medical, chemical and fashion sectors, among others, in the next five years, to capture public and private investment for 3.7 billion dollars and create 60,000 jobs per year.

Mexico’s port activity increased by 3.8% during the first half of 2013 compared to 2012, the second highest growth rate in Latin America, behind only Chile,

moving 2 million 410 thousand 904 containers (TEU), according to data by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (Cepal).

ENERGY The construction sector in Mexico could grow by more than 5% and create up to 400,000 additional

jobs in 2014 if the energy reform is approved, according to the Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry (CMIC).

Mexico will invest 452.9 million pesos from the Energy Sustainability Fund to establish a Solar Power Innovation Center, informed the Ministry of Energy (Sener).

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CULTURE & TOURISM Mexico has 60 million Internet users, that is, 51% of the country’s population, according to statistics by the Mexican Internet Association (Amipci).

Chile became the 44th country to recognize tequila’s Denomination of Origin, informed its National Industry Property Institute (Inapi).

Mexico is one of the top 10 most attractive tourist destinations, according to Lonely Planet. The country is ranked sixth, behind only Brazil, Antarctica, Scotland, Sweden and Malawi.

Mexico has the highest number of World Heritage cities outside Europe, according to information by the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur).

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ith businesses to serve all your needs including a major grocery store, media and design, gym, dental care, healthcare, beauty, fashion, first run English and Spanish movies, arcades for the young at heart, and international and Mexican cuisine, plus the services you need like cable, internet and telephone. It is truly a one-stop shopping centre.

Plaza Caracol holds regular community oriented events including musical presentations, pet rescue, art shows and holiday festivities.

There is always something exciting going on here! Visit Plaza Caracol today to experience the warmth and hospitality of a truly Vallartense destination. We welcome you to Plaza Caracol.

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offer the fruits of my recent studio visit with Meg Munro. I very much enjoyed our conversation and the ambiance of her rambling old Vallarta style home (actually a combination of two).

The various patios and balconies with their potted gardens dogs and cats, sweeping views of mountain, city and ocean is a part of her world that inspires many of her gorgeous watercolors.

Marianne...How did you come to be in Vallarta?

Meg...Spanish was my minor, I was an English major. I came here to México to study Spanish and I stayed with a family in Morelia. And it was freezing cold. After my year was done, I asked them where it was warm. They said “Well, Acapulco or Puerto Vallarta.” I had never heard of Puerto Vallarta so, just from the images that I had in my mind of Acapulco, I wasn’t thinking that I’d fit in here at all.

Puerto Vallarta, I had no image o at all, so I came here. I met my husband Jorge that night the very first night at a disco. And then I still went back & forth for 2 years to Cal Poly, Pomona to finish my BA and then to ASU where I was working on my Masters’ but threw in the towel pretty soon after that.

Marianne...That’s one heck of a 360...how did that come about?

Meg...ESL was kind of scripted..... my Dad was a teacher, my mother

had been and my mother was a hobby artist. I didn’t know anyone who was an artist except in college a room-mate who wore flouncy gypsy skirts and leotard tops. Now SHE was an artist.

It was when I went on a monthlong retreat within a self-help group (I went all over Mexico with this group) in 1990, that I found a deeper commitment inside or more the self esteem to strive for what I wanted and even the awareness of what I wanted. At that point I pursued the courses I needed to get the skill to do what I wanted. Previously I had thought that if you had to study it you must not really be one. I see it as a series of stepping out of the box.

And one step leads to another that is around the corner from the first step.

I probably would have been an okay teacher too.... I would have met similar growth obstacles but in a different costume. That’s it, the “exotic” costume was important to me, not to be ho hum.

Marianne...What inspires you?

Meg...The light...I know that because...see like, that’s not interesting (pointing to a tree behind us) because it’s all front-lit...so I like the back-lit stuff where you get these transparent leaves with the light coming through it. Or the patterns that things throw, like with the baskets you get light things coming through if it’s lit from the

Explore Banderas Bay Art Galleries – It is said there are more galleries per capita in Puerto Vallarta than any other place in Mexico. Many of these galleries are along the side streets that run through Centro. Stop at the Tourism Office in the Main Plaza

for a map or take advantage of their free walking tour. Many galleries carry high quality local crafts, established Mexican and international artists and more.

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Marianne...Oh, yes, I can see that, wow! Now how do you decide what to paint?

Meg...There’s so much push to that, to have a theme, like the baskets, the bottles, the flowers.

But for me it’s the light...just the light...it’s almost like the theme is secondary.

Unless it’s a thing that I’m emotionally attached to for some reason.

That’s where I’ve got bogged down recently...I think because I’m seeing more in things...everybody sees what they bring to it... like they see the hollyhocks... and think “Oh, it’s like the hollyhocks that grew in my grandmothers’ garden.” So they buy a painting because there’s an emotional attachment to that thing...and I can have that too, I can have an emotional attachment to something and it might not necessarily make a good painting. I can get blinded by my attachment, by my stuff that comes forward.

have on your web-site and it’s just incredible with detail.

Meg...If I hadn’t had that focus of the 450 year anniversary of Zacatecas, which I was invited to have that show for, I don’t think I could’ve taken that on. So that’s an interesting aspect to it too and a commission type thing, right?

Where you’re challenged to do it and where you know that at the other end it’s gonna get seen by something that already exists...the show, the date, the people, and that’s impetus, it helps fuel you through a project like that.

Marianne...Do you listen to music while you paint?

Meg...Yes, and very often, but I also listen to things that I’m studying, if I’m at a part where I know what I’m doing, sometimes music isn’t enough stimulus. I can listen to talking and I can get even more of a high.

Marianne...So how do you deal with that?

Meg...I let the stuff come forward when it wants to but I can feel that there’s all kinds of things get triggered inside that are saying, oh my gosh, there’s more & nobody’s gonna like it voices, with that kind of stuff. It’s more risky to bring out stuff that I’m emotionally attached to.

Marianne...because you feel like it’s only your stuff, right?

Meg...I guess, yeah. In a way the flowers are the least committed, they’re the most joyful and the easiest to do. I really enjoy them but they also take me into that nature world and so they’re easy to paint because it’s happy. The baskets are the hardest because there’s a lot of repetition of the little basket-weaving that you end up doing because you have to make all the little lines.

Marianne...Speaking of detail, I was looking at the Zacatecas Cathedral painting that you

own. You can tell the general destination of the bus by what is written on the window.

Costco, Sheraton, Centro, Mismaloya you can go just about anywhere in this city on the bus.

Only six and a half pesos (per bus - there are no transfers) this is a great way to explore the neigh-

bourhoods. Head south on the bus and get a front row seat on some spectacular scenery on your way to the Vallarta Zoo. Or hop the Bucerias bus in front of Walmart and 30 minutes later you are exploring a charming beachside town. Tip: Sit on the non-sunny side of the bus.

Trust me. It gets hot.

Marianne...Hey! (laughing together) That’s what it’s all about.

What types of music take you to your painting place?

Meg...Classical and preferably Bach, Vivaldi. I like Renaissance era music too and early church music, choral stuff. I put the Classical on during the workshop also.

Marianne...Tell us about the workshops you give.

Meg...With the beginner course, we paint together, we do it all step by step, take for instance the birds of paradise here have been painted as a class example. We draw it and paint it together. I’m just a step ahead and everybody’s right behind and watching and then they paint it.

Now, I have an ongoing studio of people who’ve been with me for years. Some Canadians, they come for the winter and they all paint very well, and some of them sell to their friends. They all had a desire and an undeveloped talent

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My work is not about the rapid gesture or expressive impressionism rather in it’s best moments it becomes meditative through the discipline of doing it. I believe it is about being who I am supposed to be. About allowing myself to respond to what sparks excitement in me and following through with that. And in the following through I have a discipline and a life. And of course there is the initial excitement of choosing something to paint and how animating that beginning is!

Marianne...Do you have something you’re currently working on or excited to start?

Meg...I’m currently working on pieces for a show and that is very exciting as I did not have a show last year and I am showing in a new gallery, so all of that adds to the excitement. It will be Feb. 21 at Galeria Contempo.

in their lives and so when they came to me it was a good fit. So, every once in awhile, a new one comes into that or some people leave, but it’s a pretty steady group.

Marianne...Wow that’s really nice.

Meg...It wasn’t natural to have that, it had to evolve, it’s been a whole lot of personal growth for me to come around to being able to be with people that way and have it not end up with a headache I have to recover from. Like does that make any sense?

Marianne...It certainly does.

Meg...And I don’t teach really, I just show what I do, that’s why you can’t come to my studio without seeing what I do, because then you either do your own thing, I don’t care, but you have to at least see if it works for you. Then, we have a language together.

What would I do? Well, this is what I do, otherwise we wouldn’t have a language, like there’s people who ask going back & looking at their work...“Well, where do I go now?” I

say, “You’re on your own.”

Of course I let them know if they’re making a technical mistake, but this is a whole different way of approaching it like that and asking for that feedback, my thing is that we sit there and look at the paintings and that nobody say anything, we just look. More I want them to see how they want to go with it.

Marianne...So basically, it’s like a study group where everyone studies together and watches what you and the others are doing ?

Meg...I encourage that a lot but, there’s a “No-talk Rule” while people are painting, because I don’t want people interrupting the others. We very often have somebody that is a talker and that’s not fair to everybody else, so that’s the way to keep that from happening... like blabbing about their grandkids while everyone’s working or the latest immigration fiasco. So, it’s an environment that you’re invited to step into and be with your art.

Explore Banderas Bay Support Local Business - One of the most popular reasons visitors love Puerto Vallarta is because it’s a thriving city not just geared towards tourists.

A fine example of this is the many small businesses that you can

find in ‘Centro’ including galleries, restaurants, clothing stores, spas and more. Venture off the malecon to find the perfect souvenir.

Volunteer - There are many wonderful organizations across the Bay that can use your help. Both

Marianne...Very cool, so now about your gallery representation.

Meg...I’m a gallery hopper....

When I left Claire (Guarniere, of Galleria Dante), I thought I was going to go it alone, but that only lasted about a year. Then with John (Strawn, of The Loft) he still let me do my own thing. It was supposed to be a combined effort, but that didn’t continue to work. So, I went back on my own again, but that’s not the best way for me either. So, I thought Rodolfo ( Choperena Tiemann, of Galeria Contempo) I asked him and he said “Why didn’t you come to me sooner, when I was asking you?” It’s because it didn’t look like I was his flavor, and so it looked like that was not going to be easy, He has this other flavor, you know, Pistachio, and I’m Jamocha Almond Fudge!

Marianne...Well maybe he needed a little variety? What do you want your work to do or say?

Meg...I want my work to be an extension of me. It’s taking the time to do it. Mine involves plenty of time to do it with as much detail as I want.

time or money will be appreciated.

On Sundays, the Brigada de Basura does a morning of neighbourhood clean-up with the local children and then they all head to Que Pasa restaurant for breakfast, activities and friendship.

They are always looking for more help.

Conchas Chinas The south of Puerto Vallarta is a thick jungle full of adventure and excitement. Head south along the 200 highway and you will find the architecturally inspiring community of Conchas Chinas. The beach cove here is excellent for snorkeling.

Marianne...Do you have a motto or mantra that keeps you on track?

Meg...I stay on track because I know it is important to bring myself out through my painting, that my uniqueness is as important as everybody’s uniqueness and that expressing it, however that may be is part of why we are here.

Marianne...Thank you so much for your insights and sharing your world.

Meg’s work is showing in Galeria Contempo at Basilio Badillo 252 and her web- site is http://www. megmunro.com

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Banderas Bay Botanicals

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Banderas Bay Butterfiesby Moralea Milne Many-banded Daggerwing (Marpesia chiron) & Ruddy Daggerwing (Marpesia petreus)

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African Tulip Tree Tulipán Africano (Spanish) Spathodea campanulata

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he African Tulip Tree is now just starting to bloom. A large ornamental tree up to 80 feet, it is a hybrid native from Africa and the only one of its kind.

The large red orange flowers are edged with yellow and look like tulip blossoms, thus its name. The

seeds are edible, the wood is used for carving and making drums and the bark has laxative and antiseptic properties. This plant is one of over 200 found in Sandra’s new color-coded guidebook, Tropical Plant Walks of Puerto Vallarta.

Available now at the Vallarta Bota-

Explore Banderas Bay Nogalito The first town is that of Nogalito. Set back in the jungle it is a charming Mexican village that also is home to one of the most popular day tours - the Canopy Mundo Nogalito Tour with the only tunnel zip-line in town.

If you’re feeling the heat, stop at the Punta Negra bridge and take a drip in the river. Lovely fresh water, lots of little pools to splash in and rocks to dry off on. If you’re lucky a vendor will come by with snacks and drinks - otherwise pack your own.

nical Gardens’ gift shop www. vbgardens.org, Page in the Sun Bookstore and from Sandra at the Paradise Community Center Farmer’s Market on Saturdays.

Information on Sandra’s many walking tours can be found at: www.escaperoutevallarta.com.

Mismaloya 15 minutes further is Mismaloya, a small town set back from the water along a river that leads to the ocean and a number of beach restaurants.

This bay looks onto Los Arcos and is a great place to grab a panga boat for a tour of the impressive

oth these daggerwings are found throughout much of Mexico but are generally missing in the dry interior. They get their common name from their long dagger-like tail. Both species are large and use members of the Ficus (rubber) family as host plants on which to lay their single eggs. The Ruddy caterpillars are white to cream to reddish with triangle shaped patterning in black and red, and a row of four black spines along their back, and two long, antennae like projections. I have not been able to find an image of the Many-banded Daggerwing caterpillar but apparently it is spiny, yellow/orange (greenish on the sides), with red, transverse marks and two black longitudinal streaks on the back.

Daggerwings have a similar shape as swallowtails, but swallowtails have four legs and daggerwings and other members of the huge brushfoot (Nymphalidae) family of butterflies have six legs, the two front legs are shorter

rocks. If you have time, book a snorkel or dive trip. This is one of the deepest ocean valleys in the world and home to turtles, whales, dolphins and the blue-footed Booby. Back behind the town, check out the Vallarta Zoo where you can play with baby monkeys, tigers and lions.

than the others, and instead of feet, have brush-like hairs that are used to sense their surroundings through smell and taste. Imagine being able to taste everything you touch…or perhaps not! The antennae of most butterflies are recurved at the tip, but in the Marpesia genus, they are straight.

Most daggerwings you will find will be males, the females prefer to spend their time high in the forest canopy.

These butterflies are known for mud-puddling, especially in wet sand, where they extract minerals and nutrients. They have been known to congregate in the hundreds, what a thrilling sight that must be! I found both of the stunning butterflies along the riverbank at Mismaloya, all by themselves, not consorting with even one other of their kind.

Merry Christmas and I hope you will find some time to enjoy the recuperative powers of nature during the holidays!

Boca de Tomatlan Boca de Tomatlan is the last town along the ocean and the place to grab a boat to the small beach communities of Quimixto, Las Animas and the very popular Yelapa. Looking for romance book a table at the nearby Le Kliff for spectacular views and sunsets.

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Playa Tranquila, Play Las Glorias, Play de Oro, Playa, Play Los Tules & Playa El Salado at Marina Vallarta Buying Beach Front IV

By Miguel Fernández Miguel@g3mex.com In part 4 of our series on Buying Beachfront properties in Puerto Vallarta, we start moving North of the Old Town area.

Playa Tranquila, Play Las Glorias, Playa de Oro, Play Los Tules These are the beaches that line the coast of the Bay of Banderas between downtown and the Marina Vallarta. This stretch is more hotel and resort oriented. The properties available are primarily condos, or fractional ownership arrangements.

That being said, these areas are particularly terrific for investment purposes, as vacation rentals tend to be very brisk, since the beach is at your doorstep and you you are close downtown and the airport.

Many families and high-season visitors love the feel of a resort area and these beaches really fit the bill.

Play Tranquila is in front of the Sheraton Buganvillas Hotel, and lives up to its name. Softer surf, and more sedate.

Playa Las Glorias does not have easy street access, so it tends to be frequented primarily by the visitors and owners at the hotels and resorts. Family oriented

with good swimming in the Bay. Very much the resort feel—all-inclusive hotels abound. Plaza Pelicanos and Plaza Las Glorias are nearby, with very easy access to transportation and shopping.

Playa Los Tules and Playa de Oro are wide and accommodating beaches that lie at the foot of the Holiday Inn and the Peninsula condo complex. Easy public access via a well used road running along the Rio Pitillal.

Because of this, you have some more activity from local residents, and the wildlife around here is varied and exciting. In addition, a fair amount of horseback riding can be found along the beach.

Play el Salado at the Marina, is very condo resort and hotel oriented, but due to this, these beaches are very well maintained.

Quite sedate during the low season, but busy during the high-season with snowbirds and vacationers.

The proximity to the Marina is terrific, for boat rentals, shopping and dining. Some excellent restaurants are in the area, ranging from high-end, such as the Sonora Prime Grill to yummy salads and paninis at one of my favorites, Barra Light.

Too, you can’t beat the pretty stroll on the Marina Boardwalk, and during the high- season, the Marina hosts its own Farmers’ Market every Thursday afternoon from 6-9pm.

The Marina has a completely different feel, with a golf course, immaculately maintained gardens and homes, good shopping— a very San Diego, California-like atmosphere.

For information about buying a beachfront property in Puerto Vallarta, feel free to contact me, or my team at the G3MEX office: info@g3mex.com or Mexico 322-209-0832, from the U.S. 760-650-9739. Saludos!

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Mexico is projected in the world through our cultural wealth: President Enrique Peña Nieto

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uring the inauguration in the National Palace of the exhibition entitled: The Maya: revelation of an endless time, President Enrique Peña Nieto said that this will make it possible to continuing projecting Mexico in the world through our cultural wealth while at the same time encouraging Mexicans’ pride in our roots and our identity.

He said that this is the most important exhibition that has been staged of Maya culture, “A culture that has left a great legacy, precisely in enriching the culture of our country. And here, I think it is worth noting that this is one of the great civilizations that flourished in what is now Mexico.”

He added that, “It was one of the many civilizations that contributed to amalgamating the

soul of the Mexican people.”

The large-scale exhibition, installed in the National Gallery of the National Palace, contains over 530 pieces, some contributed by Guatemala. It will run at the National Palace until April and then be transferred to Brazil and subsequently to France.

During the event, attended by the Governors of Quintana Roo, Roberto Borge Angulo; Campeche, Fernando Ortega Bernes; Chiapas, Manuel Velasco Coello, and Yucatán, Rolando Zapata Bello, President Enrique Peña Nieto hailed the collaboration of sister countries, particularly Guatemala, which contributed one hundred pieces, which have enriched this unprecedented, unique exhibition for the enjoyment of all Mexicans.

This is an unprecedented exhibition; Nearly 50 percent of the pieces are recent findings: Rafael Tovar y De Teresa

He declared that Maya culture, “Continues to be a living civilization, a culture that is present among Mexicans,” which is why, he said, the testimonies comprising the exhibition are important.

He hailed the fact that the exhibition is being staged at the National Palace for the enjoyment of all Mexicans.

“Let this be an occasion to invite all Mexicans to see this great exhibition as well as an incentive, a great stimulus so that within all the work we have done to project Mexico through our cultural wealth, through the testimonials we have of our culture, displayed in different parts of the world, through this exhibition we will continue to project Mexico in the world, but also, very importantly, we will encourage Mexi-

cans to take pride in our roots and our identity,” he said.

He congratulated Conaculta, the INAH and the Secretariat

of Finance, “Who joined forces and, through various public entities, have made this great exhibition a reality.”

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afael Tovar y de Teresa, President of the National Council for Culture and the Arts (Conaculta), said that the exhibition Maya: revelation of an endless time is an opportunity to discover the most noble face of Mexican culture, in addition to the fact that it is an unprecedented exhibition since nearly 50 percent of the pieces comprise recent findings.

He pointed out that this is the first exhibition of a cultural program that will last throughout the present Administration, and that it is part of a series of exhibitions that will be undertaken in collaboration with the Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit at the National Palace, explaining that it, “Will house the most

precious thing Mexicans have, which is our culture.”

He declared that since the beginning of his mandate, President Enrique Peña Nieto gave instructions for work to be carried out on cultural issues with a social dimension and for quality exhibitions to be staged.

“This,” he added, is “one of the most important exhibitions on the Art of Ancient Mexico and pre-Hispanic art that have been staged in our country.”

Originally published at http:// en.presidencia.gob.mx

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Around Town with Julie One Posada, two Posada, three Posada, NO MORE! I have been officially initiated to the Mexican Posada traditions and may I say that I have put on a few pounds and my liver needs a break. So much fun, eating, dancing, drinking and of course lots of laughing. Christmas is my favorite time of the year, being that this my first holiday season away from the snow and with my feet in the sand. Not a bad deal.

The Tribuna Posada was the first of many, I got to meet many of my colleagues and finally put a faces to names. Saturday, I got to swing my hips and shuffle my feet to the beat of Piel Canelo and the Curva Peligrosa Posada, they not only have the best name in town they certainly know how to throw a serious party. My legs are still recovering…Oh my.

Sunday was the Vallarta Tribune Posada at El Rio where all you can eat ribs were on the menu along with a great Mariachi band “ The Mariachi Vallarta 80”. Always great fun at El Rio BBQ, the view of the mountains and the river is splendid and the relaxing atmos-

Garage sale

White handmade queen/king afghan, Farberware grill, new DVR plus blank disks, 17 piece pottery coffee set, large mirror, entertainment center.

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phere makes for a great afternoon with family and friends. Last, but not least, Monday was the MexiGo! Posada, which was celebrated at Los Arcos with of course food and few too many drinks and lots of fun in the waves. I’m pooped! Mexico has done it again; let’s hope I survive the New Year!

As 2013 comes to an end and I review my year, many amazing things have blessed my life, but the biggest gift I gave myself was making the move to Puerto Vallarta. Look at me now I am thriving and happy. Once again, Gracias Mexico!

I wish to share with you that I am very grateful! 2013 was filled with fabulous and interesting moments, it would of not the success that it was without the support from my family, friends, the new amazing people that I have meet and of course my health. 2014 is going to be a marvelous year for all!

It is very important for me to take this occasion and thank all of our contributors along with the advertisers, as for without you; the Vallarta Tribune would not be the great paper that it is today.

I wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year!

Smiles Julie Juliemongeau@gmail

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Voices of Vallarta...Track Four

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ontestants this week had to sing - surprise! - something Christmas-y and they did. All 15 of them, together and solo. The stage was bedecked with Christmas tree and presents and gaiety and spirits filled the audience and the atmosphere was giddy with happiness, pizza and martinis. A Merry Christmas, indeed.

Birthdays were celebrated by one contestant and two ladies in the audience were lucky enough to have Alain, esteemed judge, croon Happy B Day in French and even threw in some French kisses to boot. (Well...the bothcheeks kind.) Judge Carla, an outstanding chanteuse in her own right, had her students, the “ALAS” (“WINGS”), perform a couple of

festive songs. Their exuberance on stage and off was catchy and joyous. My Christmas wish for all of them: NEVER lose that energy.

Smile and belt out every word like you mean it! Bravo!

Back to the contestants: the most frequent comment from the judges was reminding the singers to choose their songs with more care. To be more in tune with what their voices are capable of and use that awareness in the future.

Some with great range chose simple tunes that were engaging but perhaps too simple.

Others went the opposite direction and chose extremely difficult music that they could not quite bring off. And, in my opinion some choices, Silent Night for one, does not need and should not ever be “Jazzed up”; it is not intended to dance to.

One contestant was eliminated and royally sent off engulfed by her fellow competitors and all of us in the audience cheered. She graciously a cappella’d herself off stage. Well done.

Track Five is Retro Week and will feature (with luck) the best songs of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

Thirty years is a lot of ground to cover in a week. It will be so interesting to see what the 14 remaining contestants come up with.

Word is spreading about The Voice of Vallarta and the Act II stage is going to be SRO soon as the competition gets keener so get there early every Sunday evening, have a couple of drinks, chat with friends and enjoy one of Vallarta’s best, most entertaining shows in town. See you Sunday at 8. Be there. And, don’t forget to vote for your favorite VOICE on Facebook!

Merci 2013 et Bienvenue 2014

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omme 2013 tire à sa fin et je passe en revue mon année, beaucoup de merveilleux évènements ont béni ma vie, mais le plus beau cadeau que je me suis donné était de faire confiance à la vie et de réalise mon rêve de vivre au Mexique.

Et me voilà en pleine croissance mexicaine. Je suis émue par la générosité de ce pays tant par la beauté de sa nature que par ces traditions. Les simples petits plaisirs de la vie. Alors je tiens à vous dire que je suis reconnaissante toutes les beautés de la vie telles que; ma famille, mes amis, mon mari et ma fille, mes nouvelles connaissances, et surtout ma santé.

Je désire sincèrement remer-

cier tous nos collaborateurs et nos annonceurs qui nous sont si fidèles, si ce n’était pas d’eux le Vallarta Tribune ne serait pas le superbe journal qu’il est aujourd’hui.

Je suis tombée sur ces deux petits poèmes que je voulais partager avec vous qui pour moi souligne l’arrivée de la nouvelle année. Alors je tends la plume à des poètes qui ont suent lancer l’arrivée de la nouvelle année avec des récits festifs remplient d’amour et de joies.

Bonne et heureuse année!

Bonne année à toutes les choses au monde, à la mer, aux forêts. Bonne année à toutes les roses que l’hiver prépare en secret.

Bonne année à tous ceux qui m’aiment et qui m’entendent ici-bas. Et bonne année aussi, quand même, à tous ceux qui ne m’aiment pas.

Rosemonde Gérard (1871-1953) Le premier jour de l’an Les sept jours frappent à la porte chacun d’eux vous dit : lève-toi !

Soufflant le chaud, soufflant le froid soufflant des temps de toutes sortes quatre saisons et leur escortes se partagent les douze mois. Au bout de l’an, le vieux portier ouvre toute grande la porte et d’une voix beaucoup plus forte crie à tous vents : Premier Janvier !

Pierre Menanteau (1895-1992) Juliemongeau@gmail.com

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP CLUB TOURS

HOME TOURS BOTANICAL GARDENS & ZOO TOURS Tours operate November to April.

See our web site for details.

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ERIK A. FULFER, D.C. CHIROPRACTOR Quality affordable chiropractic care at your: Home, Office, Resort or Spa by appointment only Mon-Wed-Fri 10am to 6pm

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

UROLOGIST Dr. Pedro López Cueto Tel. (322) 22 5 11 83 www.anku.com.mx

Emergency Phone Numbers Havre No.111 Col. Versalles Fluent Englis Spoken

The police station or the fire department is 060. For Non-Emergency calls, dial (322) 290-0507 for the Police Dep & (322) 224-7701 for the Fire Department.

Ambulance Services Red Cross Ambulance: 222-1533 Global Ambulance: 226-1014

Hospitals Ameri-Med Hospital: 226-2080 Cornerstone Hospital: 224-9400 San Javier Hospital: 226-1010 Medasist Hospital: 223-0444 C.M.Q. Hospital: 223-1919 I.M.S.S. Hospital: 224-3838 Regional Hospital: 224-4000

Other Important Phone Numbers American Consulate: (322)222-0069 or 01-333-268-2145 Canadian Consulate: (322) 293-0098 Motor Vehicle Dept: 224-8484 Consumer Protection (PROFECO): 225-0000 Immigration Office: 221-1380 National Telegraph: 224-7970 Electric Company (CFE): 071 Water Company (SEAPAL): 223-1516 Municipal Services: 223-2500 Tourist Protection: 223-2500 Ministerio Publico: 222-1762 Animal Protection: 221-0078 Wake-Up Service: 031

LIVE MUSIC VENUES Please be sure to contact the venue to confirm all events.

Beboteros Diaz Ordaz 565 Malecon 322.113.0099 Benito’s Paninoteca Bar Nima Bay, Local 12, “Marina Vallarta” 322.209.0287 Café Roma Encino 287 Centro Mon-Sun 10:pm -3:00 am El Dorado Pulpito # 102, Playa los Muertos” 322.222.4124

Emergency Phone for Sayulita Dial 066 from any standard land line. Dial 080 from Mexican cell phones. To report suspicious activity in Sayulita, please dial 045-322-141-5994.

El Patio de mi Casa Guerrero 311 esq.

Matamoros 322.222.0743 El Rio BBQ Bar 322.222.2510 www.elriobbqbar.com

Emergency Numbers for Bucerias & La Cruz

Encore Lazaro Cardenas51, Bucerias 329.298.0140 India Gate Allende 124 Centro 322.223.2424 La Bodeguita Del Medio Paseo Diaz Ordaz 858, Malecon” 322.223.1583 Tu-Sun 9:30-2:00 am

La Palapa Pulpito#103, Playa los Muertos” 322.222.5225

Murphy’s Irish Pub Morelos 484 Altos 1, Centro 322.113.0373

Las Adelitas Av. Fluvial Vallarta 234 322.293.7778

287 Basilio Badillo nachodaddymexico.com

Nacho Daddy

Numbers for the Police Department in case of emergency are 291-0049 and 291-0666.

Emergency number: 066 Police, Bucerias & La Cruz: 298-1020 Civil Protection (Fire, Ambulance): 291-0295 Ambulance, Santa Rosa Clinic: 298-0157

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A Late Night Taco Adventure

By Gary R. Beck

Breakfasts in Vallarta

By Gary R. Beck

N

eed something more than a cup of coffee to crank up your day? Here in the Puerto Vallarta area, pancakes, waffles, omelets and French Toast abound. For a traditional Mexican breakfast, explore offerings as molletes, enchiladas picadillo, chilaquiles with red or green sauce, divorced eggs, huevos rancheros, beef machaca and sweet rolls. These restaurants (and many others) offer abundant choices for consideration:

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friend of mine and I took the Southside and 5 de Diciembre tour of Vallarta Food Tours with seven visitors.

Five from San Francisco area had taken the El Pitillal tour the day before and were so enthralled they signed up for this one. Earlier this year we toured around El Pitillal, visiting small families making a living selling their foods and learning about their way of life. It was a great inside look at local workers. Last week we stopped at four places south of Rio Cuale.

Then we took a bus to Colonia 5 de Diciembre and stopped at four more spots. The big words are: Come Hungry! Each place served us a pre-arranged dish and our five-star guide Ricardo gave us a bit of history of both the dish and the eatery. What a great learning experience. For instance, did you know Lebanese immigrants brought their shawarma cooking of meat to Mexico City?

Their method grew and evolved into the capital’s Tacos al Pastor, where pork is marinated and slabs are pressed together forming an upside down cone with a healthy slice of pineapple on top as it turns and meat is shaved off.

At another spot, we received a large bowl of pork [pierna: shoulder or leg] pozole. It is slow-cooked and a time-consuming hominy soup, topped with condiments of your choice as shredded cabbage,

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Café San Ângel onion, cilantro and radish slices.

Flavors were fresh and invigorating. Pozole is served year-round, but is especially popular during the Christmas Season. Volcanes were new to many on the tour.

Tortillas are deep-fried, drained, then covered with sauteed beef, pork or chicken, sprinkled with cooked onion and grated cheese, usually a Manchego or similar soft cheese. They are warmed in the oven, then topped with chopped cilantro and salsas of your choice from mild to hot.

Ricardo assembled us at a bus stop and we traveled to Colonia 5 de Diciembre. First stop was one of the oldest, if not the oldest restaurant, in Puerto Vallarta, Lolita’s. We enjoyed some fine sopes topped with shredded chicken.

The dough is on the soft side, not

crisp like a tostada. Other versions use shredded beef, pork, tongue, beans or vegetables.

There is not a tremendous amount of walking. The stops are arranged so that each is one or two blocks apart. This is the colonia where we enjoyed tacos al pastor. Rick Bayless wandered around these stands and taped his tastings a while ago for his show “México one plate at a time”. The finale was visiting a churro stand whose owner has been making these hot delights for years. They resemble funnel cakes but are tubed into a star shaped log, deep-fried, cut then rolled in cinnamon sugar. Bet you can’t eat just one! Best piping hot and that is how the locals enjoy them. Not to be taken home and eaten the next day.

We said our goodbyes to our new friends on the tour and Ricardo (we tipped him well and they return to the arranged stops to give them gratuities). A written guide with a map will assist us in locating the various dining establishments to enjoy their creations again, maybe with family and friends.

Olas Altas 449 at Francisca Rodríguez OT/SS./Avenida Los Tules 204, Colonia Jardines Vallarta.

Corner sidewalk eatery for many years: Chicken chilaquiles, Denver or California omelets, pancakes and huevos rancheros.

Coexist Café Hotel Río Morelos 170 at Agustín Rodríguez DT. Inside and air-conditioned: Coffees and smoothies plus crêpes, eggs Benedict, pancakes, waffles, chilaquiles and enchiladas red or green sauce.

Daiquiri Dick’s Olas Altas 314 OT/SS. Elegant outside beach front dining area or inside open air: Eggplant Napoleon, eggs Benedict or Florentine, French Challah toast with cinnamon bananas, sunrise burrito, scones and croissant sandwich.

El Set Carretera a Barra de Navidad [Highway 200] 1182 Km. 2.5 Fraccionamiento Conchas Chinas/Mismaloya. Sunday buffet is even more special than their weekly breakfasts. Long buffet table includes a tortilla maker and

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an omelet station. Beef tips, shredded chicken, sweet rolls, fruit, menudo and chilaquiles. Place overlooks the rocky sea shore with a gorgeous wide view of marine activities.

Fredy’s Tucan Basilio Badillo 245 at Ignacio L. Vallarta OT/SS. Hot spot for many years. Expect lines on Saturday and Sunday, but worth the wait: Eggs Benedict, pancakes [peach!], waffles, omelets as shrimp Florentine, French toast, grand slam, crêpes, Mexican egg dishes, molletes, beef machaca, chilaquiles with chicken, smoothies, house-made sweet rolls and unlimited coffee.

La Casa de los Omelets Independencía 225 2nd floor by Our Lady of Guadalupe Church DT. Traditional dishes as omelets of course, huevos Méxicano or ranchero, machaca, beef tips (puntas), chilaquiles and eggs Benedict. Great people-watching view from above the flimflam.

La Hacienda Lázaro Cárdenas 388 at Aguacate OT/SS. Elegant old home converted into an open garden area surrounded by lush tropical flowers and plants: Chilaquiles, tamales, handmade tortillas, pancakes, crêpes, French toast and omelets.

La Palapa Púlpito 103 on Playa Los Muertos OT/SS. Beachfront upscale destination since 1959, the first south of Rio Cuale: Cinnamon oatmeal pancakes, brioche French toast, fruit plate, egg white omelette with asparagus, spinach and panela, chicken chilaquiles, shrimp spinach crêpes and eggs Benedict. May dine inside under palapa-covered open air venue or on the sand for tops people-watching.

La Villita Hotel Sheraton Buganvilias Francisco Médina Ascensio 999 HZ. Large open air bay-side spot with unlimited sparkling wine, mimosas or orange juice at Sunday buffet brunch with assorted pastries, petit fours, egg dishes, French toast, zucchini flower crêpes, fruit, juices, yogurt, Mexican specialties as tamales, tacos al pastor, ceviche, menudo, pozole, pan dulce, roast turkey, ham, beef, fish, chicken, smoked marlin, sushi and assorted cheeses, while serenaded by mariachi overlooking the beach.

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Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations For visitors to Puerto Vallarta who wish to support the less privileged in our paradise, this is a list of some of the many organizations that could benefit from such kind gestures. If you would like your organization recognized here, please email details to editor@vallartatribune.com.

Acción En La Cruz: aid residents of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle by providing provisions in exchange for community services performed. www.landon5120. wix.com/accionenlacruz Alcoholics Anonymous: In English Puerto Vallarta Alanon Club - Basilio Badillo 329 www. recoverpv.com American Legion Post 14: raises resources and manpower to improve facilities needing building maintenance www.americanlegion14.org Asilo San Juan Diego Home for the Elderly - Contact: Lupita Sanchez Covarrubias 222-1257 or malupita88@hotmail.com or www.mexonline.com\asilosanjuandiego.htm Asociación Down - Assistance to persons with Down’s Syndrome – Contact: Ana Catalina Eisenring at 224-9577.

Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter - Safe shelter for women & children victims of domestic violence. www. compassionforthefamily.org Becas Vallarta, A.C. – Provides scholarships to high school and

university students. Tax-deductible in Mexico and USA. Polly Vicars at (322) 223-1371 or Buri Gray at (322) 221-5285. www. puerto-vallarta.com/amf Bucerias Bilingual Community Center: Supporting families, seniors in Bucerias. www.buceriasbilingualcommunitycenter.org Casa Hogar - A shelter for orphaned, abandoned, disadvantaged or vulnerable children. Luz Aurora Arredondo at 221-1908, Rita Millan (322) 141-6974. casamaximocornejo@gmail.com Centro Comunitario SETACGLBT – Services the GLBT community, including treatment and referrals, education, English classes, HIV testing and counseling. Paco Arjona 224-1974 or paco@setac.com.mx Clinica de Rehabilitación Santa Barbara - Rehabilitation of the handicapped. Contact: Laura Lopez Portillo Rodriguez at 224-2754.

COLINA Spay and Neuter Clinic - Free and by-donation sterilization clinic in Old Town.

Only open Sundays, arrive by 8am, no reservations are taken.

Contact: cez@rogers.com or 322-104-6609 CompassionNet Impact – Transforming the lives of people living in chronic poverty. Job creation, education, emergency food, medicine & clothing. Tax-deductible. Cell: (322) 133-7263 or ric@4compassion.org

Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Handles hospital and emergency service in Vallarta. It is the only facility that is authorized to offer assistance to injured people on the street.

Contact: 222-1533, 222-4973 Desayunos para los Niños de Vallarta A.C. Feeding programs, education programs, day care centers for single mothers.

22 343 11 or 22 225 72 FB/ desayunosninosvallarta Discapacitados de Vallarta, A.C. (DIVAC) association of handicapped individuals dedicated to helping one another.

Ivan Applegate at 221-5153.

Families At The Dump: Supporting families living in the landfill or garbage dump thru education and sustainable opportunities. www.familiesatthedump. org or 297-7425 Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta: Arq. Luz del Carmen Pérez Alvarez cayro_13@ hotmail.com grupoecologico.com Friends of PV Animals Volunteers working to enhance the lives of shelter animals. They supplement food, medications and socialization for unwanted and stray cats and dogs housed in PV´s city pound. For info and donations visit www.friendsofpvanimals.com Horizonte de Paz: Shelter for men of all ages who are troubled with alcohol & drug addiction. Donato Schimizzi: 322 199 9523 or Roberto: 281 0644 dschimizzi@yahoo.com

La Brigada de la Basur:a A weekly meeting of neighborhood children to clean Vallarta Streets.

Contact Que?Pasa 223-4006 Navy League - assists in the transportation of donated medical supplies from the U.S., organizes work groups to paint and repair facilities, and operates the local Toys for Tots program. www.vallartanavyleague.org.

New Life Mexico - Challenging Child Poverty with health and education programs. Philippa Vernon pvp@newlifemexico.com Paraíso Felino AC Refuge and Adoption Centre for cats and kittens in the Bay of Banderas.

Luis Donaldo Cel. (322) 120-4092 Pasitos de Luz - substitute home for low income children with any type of handicap, offers rehabilitation services and special support to their families.

299-4146. www.pasitosdeluz.org PEACEAnimals - Free mobile spay/neuter clinic operating 48 weeks a year, primarily in Puerto Vallarta. Tax-deductible. www. peaceanimals.org Pro Biblioteca de Vallarta Raises funds for Los Mangos Public Library. Tax-deductible Ricardo Murrieta at 224-9966 or Jimmie Ellis at 222-1478.

Proyecto Pitillal, “Busca un Amigo” - Association created by underprivileged mothers of paralyzed children. Contact: 299-4495.

Puerto Vallarta Garden Club: Beautify and protecting the environment. www.vallartagardenclub.com

PuRR Project - A no-kill cat shelter, a natural un-caged environment. www.purrproject.com Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza- Shelter for Children.

Tax-deductible.

Madre Mari at 222-7857 or Sudy Coy at 222-5765. www.ccshf.ca Roma’s Kids - Educate the children of the Volcanes and surrounding area: Math, English and computer programs a priority.

100% goes to the kids. www.kids. romamexico.com The International Friendship Club (IFC) - Supports the Cleft Palate Surgery Program & families in need. 322-222-5466. www. ifcvallarta.com. ifcvallarta@ gmail.com.

Toys for Tots Vallarta - Distributes toys and constructs playgrounds for less-advantaged kids in the Puerto Vallarta area during the Christmas holiday period. Jerry Lafferty 322 221 6156 or Lourdes Bizarro lourdes. bizarro@marriotthotels.com.

Vallarta Saludable (Healthy) – Healthy living through organics, stevias, cooking workshops, serums reversing dialysis and reality show. NAOTF.org Suzy Chaffee suzynativevoices@aol. com Mexico Ministries & Mission, Inc. is a Calif. 501.C.3 nonprofit corporation that raises funds to help feed and clothe the poor in Vallarta, as well as provide school supplies, a prison ministry, and baby blankets for the newborns at the Regional Hospital. It is affiliated with Christ Church by the Sea, an Anglican church in Vallarta. Contact Fr. Jack+ 044 322 229-1129 christchurchbythesea.org

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Challenge your brain! Sudoku is easy to play and the rules are simple. Fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain only one of each of the numbers 1 through 9.

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hard

Number Blocks

Word Search

What’s a number block you ask?

The numbers in each row add up to the totals to the right. The numbers in each column add up to the totals along the bottom. The diagonal lines also add up the totals to the right. Some of the numbers are missing. Try to fill in the missing numbers between 0 and 12.

EXPLORERS Can you find the hidden explorers? They may be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards. Volcanoes BEERENBERG, COTOPAXI, EREBUS, ETNA, FUJI, HEKLA, HUALALAI, IZALCO, KILAUEA, KILIMANJARO, KRAKATAU, LLAIMA, MAKUSHIN, PINATUBO, POAS, POPOCATEPETL, SANTORINI, STROMBOLI, TAMBORA, VESUVIUS.

1. A tennis racket - A marionette - An orchestra 2. Babe Ruth - Hank Aaron - Marge Simpson 3. Line - Pie - Bar 4. Carson - Bench - Cash 5. Bird - Jordan - Magic 6. Pantyhose - Candidates - Track Stars 7. Pay - Princess - Cell 8. Cane - Brown - Powdered 9. Monkey - Box - Crescent 10. Blood - Piggy – Sperm

Commonym 13 Answers 1. all have strings 2. they have Homers 3. graphs 4. Johnnys 5. basketball players 6. they run 7. phones 8. sugars 9. wrenches 10. banks

What’s a commonym you ask? A commonyms is group of words that have a common trait in the three words/items listed. For example: thewords; A car - A tree - An elephant.. they all have trunks. These will make you think!

Wuzzle 14 Answers 1. Sixth Sense 2. To Sum it Up 3. Blanket 4. Strong Undertow 5. Back Issues 6. Stretching the Truth

Commonym

Wuzzles

What’s a wuzzle you ask? A wuzzle is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words, in an interesting way.The object is to try to figure out the well-known saying, person, place, or thing that each wuzzle is meant to represent.

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