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[Bo Diddley]

Man I'm glad we got our Puerto Vallarta trip out of our system last month!

Yeah, crazy times down there. There's a lot I'd like to see in Mexico some day, but the security situation just seems to get worse.

We're taking a couple grandkids on a cruise to Mexico this summer. Just 8 hours or so in Encenada, but we will only be spending time on the beach next to the port.

[Northwestcoug]

Man I'm glad we got our Puerto Vallarta trip out of our system last month!

[Northwestcoug]

Puerto Vallarta is pretty nice. It has something for everyone, but there are two main groups you will come in contact with. Depending on where you stay, you will either be surrounded by a ton of Americans/Canadians (resorts), or you will come across more gay men than you have ever seen in your life (Zona Romantica). Do you have to ask where we stayed?

Anyways, the weather this time of year is wonderful. Not too hot and no rain. The city is relatively clean and very tourist friendly. Food is pretty great, and I ate my fill of fresh seafood. You can eat pretty cheaply there all week if you stick to taco stands, but restaurant prices were surprisingly similar to here.

We did a mix of lazy beach days and excursions. If you go and see that the Marietas Island excursion is top-rated on Trip Advisor, be forewarned that it's a thinly disguised excuse to drink for four hours (2 hours there and back) and snorkel for a bit while you're there. I'd skip it, though we did see about a dozen whales. I would recommend seeing this chain of less populated beaches https://www.alltrails.com/trail/mexi...aya-las-animas . The trail is moderate for the first mile then gets easier. We saw whales, iguanas, and parrots. At the end (Las animas beach) we took a water taxi back, which allowed us to see how gorgeous the coastline is. I hear good things about taking a water taxi from Boca de Tomatlan to Yelapa also.

The botanical gardens were pretty cool. Plenty of interesting flora that I hadn't seen before. The restaurant there is actually top notch. We also did a taco food tour that allowed us to see some of the older part of the city. And yeah, the beaches. Pretty great. We stayed there a week which was enough time. I thought about buying a pink kimono and getting viagra (pharmacies there sell everything from antibiotics to anabolic steroids without a prescription). Not because I need it, perish the thought. But just because I could.

I don't think we'd rush back, but our first Mexican trip was a success. Maybe we'll hit the eastern coast during the next winter doldrums.

[Shaka]

That's a great pic.

[Pelado]

The money shot. Absolutely amazing

How did you coax that beautiful woman to pose in the picture with you?

[BigPiney]

so freaking cool

[PaloAltoCougar]

Truly awesome. Envious.

[RC Vikings]

The money shot. Absolutely amazing

[falafel]

In Cusco, Peru tonight after a couple of days in Lima. Beautiful country, wonderful food and for the most part the people have been great. Trump is the ugliest American and some group us with him. Very excited about Machu Piccu this coming Monday.

Grab me some of those scripture covers!

[PaloAltoCougar]

In Cusco, Peru tonight after a couple of days in Lima. Beautiful country, wonderful food and for the most part the people have been great. Trump is the ugliest American and some group us with him. Very excited about Machu Piccu this coming Monday.

I'm envious. We were supposed to be doing that in May. Post some pics!

[RC Vikings]

In Cusco, Peru tonight after a couple of days in Lima. Beautiful country, wonderful food and for the most part the people have been great. Trump is the ugliest American and some group us with him. Very excited about Machu Piccu this coming Monday.

[Bo Diddley]

Going to Puerto Vallarta for the first time in a couple of weeks. We have a Marietas Island and taco tour booked. We're also doing a day hike from Boca Tomatlan to Las Animas beach. We have 3 days free. Does anybody here have any must do ideas?

I haven't been to Mexico yet. I'll be interested in hearing how it goes.

We're doing a Hawaii cruise soon.

[Northwestcoug]

Going to Puerto Vallarta for the first time in a couple of weeks. We have a Marietas Island and taco tour booked. We're also doing a day hike from Boca Tomatlan to Las Animas beach. We have 3 days free. Does anybody here have any must do ideas?

[Omaha 680]

I wonder how many times the rental car company will bill me for the damage to my car in Switzerland. We are up to two and counting, with the first being the deductible for the agency policy I bought so by definition I should not have been charged again.

[The_Tick]

You're not thinking of New Mexican Disaster, are you?

I am. You are right.