Puerto Vallarta

Sorry it has been awhile since last blog. My only excuse was to collect enough photos to make it worthwhile. That was difficult since my camera went to the deep 6 on my way down from Mazatlan. Count that camera number two that has been eaten by the sea. I can't find a water proof camera down here so if anyone wants to buy me a camera for my birthday, they are welcome. :)

I have been in Puerto Vallarta for about 10 days. Tomorrow I will throw off the dock lines again and continue my trek south. Technically I am in La Cruz which is on the north side of Banderas Bay. Banderas Bay is about 40 miles across. Puerto Vallarta sets on the east side of the bay.

The weather here has been much nicer than what most of you have had lately. The temps during the day have been in the high 70's to to low 80's. EAT YOUR HEART OUT! Not all days have been pleasant. One day last week there was a local area storm and I saw my first water spout that went by within a half mile of the marina. I have a photo that I will post later.

The area is a good place to visit if you want to hear some good music played by local musicians and cruisers that get together and play at small clubs. An if you want to shop, you can go to Walmart. I went there to buy a replacement camera. Across the road from Walmart is were the cruise ship anchor. Would you believe that I saw several people that had gotten off of the ship and headed straight for the shopping area. Women dragging there husbands along with them. You have never seen so many men that looked like they were headed for their own execution.

These are some photos of La Cruz. This is a small community and you don't see that tourists that you find in PV. You do see a lot of cruisers however. I ran into several cruisers that I have met in Mexican water since I began my voyage.

This is the Marina at La Cruz
















Photo looking out into Banderas Bay.
















This is a very popular place for tacos.
















Local Talent. This will be me in another 15 years!
















Water spout. This would be called a tornado if it were on land.
















A small mission in the village of Bucerias.































This is a restaurant where we eat lunch on the beach.































Those of you that would rather be here than at home, raise your hand.
















I am sorry that I don't have more photos. Photos that I had taken on my way here didn't make it on to my computer before the camera was toasted.

I should have some great photos and stories to share at my next stop when I have access to a network. That will be Barra de Navidad. My daughter Robin and here husband Hector are meeting me there.

Until then be safe out there.