Category: Mexico

We returned this morning from our beach vacation in Puerto Vallarta. The restaurant in the picture served the best tacos I have ever eaten in Mexico. The place is small and unpretentious but in the heart of the Romatic Zone and around dinner time every day one has to line up and wait for a table. While in line you indicate your order on a paper form so you have ordered as soon as you sit down.

We ate well every meal in a different restaurant and the options seemed endless. Prices are of course higher than in Guanajuato but still less than in the USA/Canada. PV is a very popular destination for all ages and in particular for gay men giving the street scenes lots of colour. There are tons of activities including shopping and night-life for those so inclined.

Besides eating we focussed on getting to know the place by walking around and taking the bus. The beach at Boca was our favourite as the ones in PV were either packed or too wavy. The weather was perfect 25-29C there and it is a cool 21C back in Gto today.

Wishing you a fresh start with renewed energy and confidence throughout the New Year.

With 8 billion people in the world, and living in Mexico for five months of the year, I realize how fortunate I am. I have excellent health, personal security, financial independence, and a loving partner. At my age (68), looking forward to the future means the rest of my life, and looking at the situations of contemporaries and elders for perspective and guidance.

Back to the here and now, I enjoy the annual review and objective setting for the coming year. Near the top of my list is to figure out what to do with myself here in Guanajuato as I often wish I was in Garden Bay, despite the weather there, where it is easier to fill my day with satisfying activities. Our return flights have been booked for March 20.

We are going to Puerto Vallarta Jan 4-11. A trip to the beach will be a welcome change of routine. I plan to make a beach escape an annual part of our time in Mexico and hope that PV becomes a favourite destination as it is just a one hour flight from BJX.