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Issue 290
Saturday 17 to Friday 23
May - 2014
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Issue 290
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May - 2014
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Need to Know
manners to present the check before it is
requested, so when you’re ready to leave,
ask «La cuenta, por favor» and your bill
will be delivered to you.
MONEY EXCHANGE: Although
you may have to wait in line for a few
minutes, remember that the banks will
give you a higher rate of exchange than
the exchange booths (caja de cambio).
Better yet, if you have a «bank card»,
withdraw funds from your account back
home. Try to avoid exchanging money at
your hotel. Traditionally, those offer the
worst rates.
I
f you’ve been meaning to find a little information on the region,
but never quite got around to it, we hope that the following will help.
Look at the map in this issue, you will note that PV (as the locals call
it) is on the west coast of Mexico, in the middle of the Bay of Banderas,
the largest bay in this country, that includes southern part of the state
of Nayarit to the north and the northern part of Jalisco to the south.
Thanks to its privileged location -sheltered by the Sierra Madre
mountains- the Bay is well protected against the hurricanes spawned
in the Pacific. Hurricane Kenna came close on October 25, 2002,
but actually touched down in San Blas, Nayarit, some 200 miles
north of PV. The town sits on the same parallel as the Hawaiian
Islands, thus the similarities in the climate of the two destinations.
AREA: 1,300 sq. kilometers
POPULATION: Approx. 325,000
inhabitants
CLIMATE: Tropical, humid, with
an average of 300 sunny days per year.
The temperature averages 28oC (82oF)
and the rainy season extends from late
June to early October.
allowed under certain circumstances
but fishing of any kind is prohibited.
Every year, the Bay receives the visit
of the humpback whales, dolphins and
manta rays in the winter. During the
summer, sea turtles, a protected species,
arrive to its shores to lay their eggs.
FAUNA: Nearby Sierra Vallejo
hosts a great variety of animal species
such as iguana, guacamaya, deer,
raccoon, etc.
ECONOMY: Local economy is
based mainly on tourism, construction
and to a lesser degree, on agriculture,
mainly tropical fruit such as mango,
papaya,
watermelon,
pineapple,
guanabana, cantaloupe and bananas.
SANCTUARIES:
Bahía
de
Banderas encloses two Marine
National Parks - Los Arcos and the
Marieta Islands - where diving is
CURRENCY: The Mexican Peso is
the legal currency in Mexico although
Canadian and American dollars are
widely accepted.
Index
BUSES: A system of urban buses
with different routes. Current fare is
$7.50 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 the town. Do not enter
a taxi without agreeing on the price with
the driver FIRST. If you are staying in a
hotel, you may want to check the rates
usually posted in the lobby. Also, if you
know which restaurant you want to go,
do not let the driver change your mind.
Many restaurateurs pay commissions to
taxi drivers and you may end up paying
more than you should, in a secondrate establishment! There are 2 kinds
of taxi cabs: those at the airport and
the maritime port are usually vans that
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can only be boarded there. They have
pre-fixed rates per passenger. City cabs
are yellow cars that charge by the ride,
not by passenger. When you ask to go
downtown, many drivers let you off at
the beginning of the area, near Hidalgo
Park. However, your fare covers the
ENTIRE central area, so why walk 10 to
15 blocks to the main plaza, the Church
or the flea market? Pick up a free map,
and insist on your full value from the
driver! Note the number of your taxi in
case of any problem, or if you forget
something in the cab. Then your hotel or
travel rep can help you check it out or
lodge a complaint.
TIME ZONE: The entire State of
Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the
area of the State of Nayarit from Lo
de Marcos in the north to the Ameca
River, i.e.: Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías,
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Sayulita, San
Pancho, Punta Mita, etc. North of Lo
De Marcos, Guayabitos, La Peñita,
San Blas, etc. are on Mountain Time,
i.e.: one hour behind PV time.
TELEPHONE CALLS: Always
check on the cost of long distance
calls from your hotel room. Some
establishments charge as much as U.S.
$7.00 per minute!
CELL PHONES: Most cellular
phones from the U.S. and Canada may
be programmed for local use, through
Telcel and IUSAcell, the local carriers.
To dial cell to cell, use the prefix 322,
then the seven digit number of the
person you’re calling. Omit the prefix if
dialling a land line.
LOCAL CUSTOMS: Tipping is
usually 10%-15% of the bill at restaurants
and bars. Tip bellboys, taxis, waiters,
maids, etc. depending on the service.
Some businesses and offices close from
2 p.m. to 4 p.m., reopening until 7 p.m. or
later. In restaurants, it is considered poor
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WHAT TO DO: Even if your allinclusive hotel is everything you ever
dreamed of, you should experience at
least a little of all that Vallarta has to
offer - it is truly a condensed version of
all that is Mexican and existed before
«Planned Tourist Resorts», such as
Cancun, Los Cabos and Ixtapa, were
developed. Millions have been spent to
ensure that the original “small town”
flavor is maintained downtown, in the
Old Town and on the South Side.
DRINKING WATER: The false
belief that a Mexican vacation must
inevitably lead to an encounter with
Moctezuma’s revenge is just that:
false. For the 21st year in a row, Puerto
Vallarta’s water has been awarded
a certification of purity for human
consumption. It is one of only two
cities in Mexico that can boast of such
accomplishment. True, 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.
On the other hand, most large hotels
have their own purification equipment
and most restaurants use purified water.
If you want to be doubly sure, you can
pick up purified bottled water just about
anywhere.
EXPORTING PETS: Canadian and
American tourists often fall in love with
one of the many stray dogs and cats in
Vallarta. Many would like to bring it
back with them, but believe that the laws
do not allow them to do so. Wrong. If
you would like to bring a cat or a dog
back home, call the local animal shelter
for more info: 293-3690.
LOCAL SIGHTSEEING: A good
beginning would be to take one of the City
Tours offered by the local tour agencies.
Before boarding, make sure you have a
map and take note of the places you want
to return to. Then venture off the beaten
path. Explore a little. Go farther than the
tour bus takes you. And don’t worry this is a safe place.
Sound Off
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Your Comments
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Dear Editor,
A
s there will only be one more
printed issue following this one, I
thought this would be a good time
to give you some statistics about our
online version, considering that the
Mirror will be “online only” for the
next few months – until October 25th,
primero Dios.
On average, we get over 5,000 unique
visitors per issue at this time of year,
66.3% of whom have us bookmarked,
while 23.8% come to us via www.
pvmirror.com
Surprisingly, these numbers are
higher during the winter, even though
folks can pick up thousands of hard
copy issues when they’re here.
Of our online readers, 82% download
the entire issue, 91% in its PDF version,
while 6.3% download it on their
mobiles.
For search engines, 52% of them use
Safari, 22.7% use Mozilla and 13.5%
use Firefox.
Operating system: 66.4% use
Windows while 29.4% use Macs.
As usual, most of our online readers
come from the U.S., followed by
Canadians, but we also have Israelis
and, in smaller percentages, readers
from: Mexico, the U.K., Germany,
China, France and Japan – in that order.
The PV Mirror City Paper is no
longer local… it is truly international!
And for that we thank you all sincerely.
While we’re on matters international,
I hope you do visit the truly international
selection of restaurants participating in
our famous Restaurant Week(s) event
until the end of the month.
Have fun, and most of all, enjoy
yourself!
We recently visited Oaxaca, Puebla, and
Mexico City... all beautiful colonial cities. Of
course, Puerto Vallarta is also a beautiful city,
but aside from the beach, it has something
that these 3 other cities don’t have: Garbage!
Lots of basura everywhere!! Heaps of smelly
garbage on street corners all over the town!
How is it that Oaxaca, Puebla, and even
Mexico City manage to collect their basura
without leaving piles of it on the street??
Do the tourists find it charming to walk
past garbage on their way to a gallery or a
restaurant? Can’t the Department of Tourism
manage to distribute trash containers or
schedule trash pickups? Or maybe stuff the
trash into the pot-holes on the Libramiento...
UPDATE: My biggest basura gripe was a huge
truck-sized container at the top of calle Allende
which I would pass on the way to my house. It
was always overflowing with trash, attracting
bugs, flies, dogs, and weekend “pickers”.
Well, a few days ago, the huge container
was gone, replaced by 8 covered smaller
containers with a sign stating days and times
of collection. This is a good move. I hope
the City will be distributing more of these
in Centro [downtown] and other colonias.
Maybe they’ll even fix the potholes on the
Libramento before the rains???
Stay happy and upwind.
Lee Chapman
Dear Editor,
We have spent time in Vallarta for the past 17
years. We have seen many changes over these
years. One big change was the construction of
the new pier. Last year we enjoyed dinner on
the beach and watched this beautiful structure
as it changed to various colors. It was a sight
to behold. This year many of the lights are
working only sporadically or not working at
all. What a shame! What a waste of money
if the pier will not be maintained as it was
designed! It sends a message to the world that
there is no city pride.
We must also comment on the Sunday night
bus schedule. At 9:30 p.m., we waited a half
Allyna Vineberg
Editor / Publisher
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hour in Old Town for a bus to the hotels.
There were another 15 people also waiting
for the same bus. In that half hour at least
a dozen buses went by. They were mostly
empty and all going to places other than the
hotel zone. We believe the lack of buses is
targeted at the tourists who are then forced to
pay 100 pesos for a cab back to their hotel.
R and J
Huntington Beach, CA
Dear Editor,
I enjoy your paper, and am always interested
in the covers. Finally I have stopped looking
through all the pages for a comment about the
cover - where it is, who took the photo. I think
a little description of the cover art on page 2
or 3 would be interesting to all your readers.
Regards,
Margann Green
Dear Margann,
We ALWAYS publish the name of the
photographer in the Directory on page 4.
As to “where it is”, that too is usually
indicated in the name given to the photo, but
a tree is a tree is a tree…
The Ed.
Dear Editor,
In response to the article by Luis Melgoza Señor Melgoza seems to be comparing
the corruption in Mexico to Canada and the
U.S. I have had experience with ALL levels
of government in the U.S., in all kinds of
situations, and believe me, there is NO
comparison. Corruption, of course, does
exist in the U.S. but it is not a way of life like
in Mexico. Also corruption is exposed and
punished in more developed countries, not
overlooked as in under-developed countries
like Mexico. I love Mexico but feel sorry for
the people that have gotten used to corruption
and feel that it is impossible to do anything
about it. Even the signs that used to be around
town for reporting corruption are gone.
Mexicans and foreigners alike know that this
is true but many do not want to talk about it!
Jeffrey Davies
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Continued from Previous Page
Hi Anna [Reisman],
Thanks for all the information and suggestions in your weekly She
Said column. In the latest (May 10) issue of the Mirror you wrote about
Restaurant “Week” followed by a sentence mentioning new eateries in
town such as Casa de Tandoor.
I remember a restaurant of that name on Olas Altas where the Derby
City Berger restaurant is now. They had wonderful vegetarian food and
huge take-out orders, all carefully packed so that nothing spilled. Are
they back or is there a different restaurant with that name, and where is it?
I expect that you have received many inquiries about this name
reappearing without a location. Please give me more info, or put it in
the next paper.
Pat Stahl
(vegetarian full time Vallarta resident for 7 years)
Dear Pat,
The beloved Casa de Tandoor is no longer. Its insertion in the list was
obviously an error on Anna’s part. Sorry about the confusion!
The Ed.
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Contributors:
Anna Reisman
Joe Harrington
Harriet Murray
Giselle Belanger
Krystal Frost
Stan Gabruk
Ronnie Bravo
Tommy Clarkson
Luis Melgoza
Marcia Blondin
Suzanne S. Kirkpatrick
Office & Sales: 223-1128
Leo Robby R.R.
Ravel’s Bolero is resonating in my head and heart this morning. The
Xuitla dancers’ magnificent performance last night at the Lazaro Cardenas
Park Amphitheatre blew me away. Combined with the amazing fashion
show at the Mother’s Day Brunch at Le Bistro featuring the designs of
Delia Gonzales – Vogue Boutique, La Santa and Edoardo Rocha styled
with jewelry by Celine for Shazel made for quite a Mother’s Day.
The “little mariachis”, Los Polvitos, playing Tres Colores outside the
restaurant put a smile on everyone’s face. The little horn players were
so talented!
At the end of these three days, one overwhelming impression is
that we do not have to go anywhere but here to find gorgeous clothes,
fabulous live music and world class entertainment. Danny Minini’s Act
II Entertainment performances on Saturday night were incredible. Gary
Green’s efforts in coordinating the parade were invaluable.
Besides the organizations and individuals mentioned above, the success
of the Bugambilia Festival owes so much to Jim Lee Events, Chiltepec
Flowers, Cristhian Rios and all the floral designers, Alas Escuela de
Canto, Shanti Dance Studio, CECyTEJ Bachillerato Technologico,
Soledad Garcia, Concierge Services Puerto Vallarta, Daniel Portela
and of course the incomparable Kimberley Bennett, who organized the
entire three days along with the great committee she assembled.
Thanks to Anna too, for taking the “before” and “after” pictures of
Basilio Badillo you ran last week. It was nice to see evidence of why
we work so hard. Beautification of Puerto Vallarta is the main point; but
we’re also extremely happy and proud to sponsor an event that is fun
for everyone and which I’m sure will be a long lasting tradition: The
Bugambilia Festival.
Suzanne Kirkpatrick
Past President
Bugambilia Festival
Saturday 17 to Friday 23
Allyna Vineberg
Graphic Designer:
Dear Allyna,
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Princess to reprise
first voyage to Mexico
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t’s nostalgia time at Princess
Cruises, which is turning 50 years
old in 2015. The line announced it
will celebrate the anniversary with a
special Mexico sailing that will recall
its very first voyage in 1965.
The 14-day trip on the
670-passenger Pacific Princess will
kick off Dec. 3, 2015, exactly 50 years
to the day after the line’s original
ship, Princess Patricia, set sail on the
first Princess cruise. The sailing will
offer a blend of ports from the maiden
itinerary such as Puerto Vallarta,
Mazatlán and Manzanillo with some
newer destinations such as La Paz
and Loreto.
Passengers will be treated to an
array of activities and entertainment
commemorating half a century of
Princess cruises and also will be
joined by surprise guests.
The voyage is open for booking.
Fares start at $1,699 per person,
based on double occupancy.
Launched in 1965 with just one
ship, Princess Cruises is now the
world’s third largest cruise line with
17 vessels. The line took off in the
1970s and 1980s in part because of
the success of The Love Boat, a toprated TV show that was set on an
earlier version of the Pacific Princess.
That ship is now being dismantled at
a scrapyard in Turkey.
(Source: Gene Sloan, usatoday.com)
Dear Editor,
I just read an article you posted from a person in Virginia about
Cornerstone [hospital]. They must have been there the month I was there,
February 2013. Same thing happened to me even though my insurance
paid within 4 months, my deductible was also not returned and it won’t
ever be returned simply because they were going through bankruptcy,
still taking on patients... but could not refund our deposits.
They are no longer called Cornerstone, Cornerstone -as we knew it- is
under new ownership and they are not responsible nor will they take
responsibility for our outstanding deposits.
Fatima Perez is still an employee there and also told me the same
thing... “I will get back to you...” Her hands were tied and she could tell
us that what we needed to hear. I only found out last year because my
doctor moved out of that practice and he told me.
So, long story short, that’s all she wrote, folks...
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To be held in Puerto Vallarta, June 4-7, 2014
International Living’s 9th Annual
“Ultimate Retire Overseas Conference”
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t a time when nest eggs have shrunk, Social Security is lessthan secure, and “guaranteed” pensioned have turned out to be notso-guaranteed after all… looking beyond America’s borders makes
good sense. There are all sorts of havens abroad where you can live
comfortably on less than $1,000 a month. With a $2,500-a-month
budget, you could retire like royalty.
Places where you can own a high-end home with large windows
overlooking the Pacific – not for the $1 million or more you might
expect to pay in the States, but for a modest $115,000.
Where you can rent a furnished, two-bedroom apartment in the historic
center of a university town we recommend for just $350… or buy a large
condo for $66,000. Places where you can hire a housekeeper to come in
twice a week... and pay $60 for the full month.
Where you can eat out at an inviting cafe complete with white
tablecloths... for $2. I’m talking a four-course meal with a good soup,
meat, vegetables, rice or potatoes, a drink, and dessert.
In June, we’ll show you how... How you can make the most of the
situations overseas that best fit your needs... your interests... your goals.
So that as soon as six months from now, you could be not just musing
about that overseas dream... but actually living it!
“Jet Fuel” for Your Overseas Dream
This program is unlike anything else we do in the sheer size of it
alone. With 100 speakers and experts invited, there’s no better forum on
Earth for you to get your questions answered and help you identify the
opportunities that make the most sense for you.
In addition to the location-specific presentations, we’ll cover lots of
other live-overseas how-to’s as well, like... shipping your belongings...
insurance, banking and utilities... rental management of your overseas
property... starting your own business abroad... how to fund your
travels... staying in touch – communications... learning the language...
finding work... common pitfalls and how to handle them... and much,
much more.
Fundamentally, this event is about connections. Because we don’t just
help you identify the places overseas today that are the best match for
your interests, likes, and needs... we also hand you the connections you
need to get there, on the ground, fast.
For more information or to register, please go to www.
internationalliving.com
P.S.: CBS News recently reported that International Living Magazine
completed an extensive survey of international expats to determine the
most economical places in the world to retire. Heath care costs, groceries,
housing, transportation, city amenities, distance from relatives, quality
of the expat community, and the cost of eating out were all taken into
account. The top three turned out to be in Mexico: Chapala, Puerto
Vallarta and San Miguel de Allende.
Susan Blake
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From the Saturday Market Co-op…
By Marcia Blondin
A
lot of people (me included)
avoid crowds like the plague,
particularly when shopping for
something or someone special.
Getting jabbed by elbows and
walked on by strange dogs and run
over by baby buggies is so NOT my
idea of a good time! Our incredible
Saturday Market is starting its
third consecutive summer and how
time can change things! We open
our doors at 9 a.m. when the air is
fresh and there is lots of room to
actually mosey around our friendly
and uncrowded Market. Many of
our vendors have business and/or
family matters to take care of in the
States and Canada and reluctantly
say farewell for a few months.
In their absence, the remaining
vendors - including me - can spread
out a little bit, slow down and give
our full attention to our customers
and clients.
Trying to find something unique
and inexpensive to take back with
you (if you MUST leave us!), can
be difficult in Vallarta, never mind
confusing and exhausting. Come
Saturday morning (we’re open
until 1 p.m.) and find exquisite
jewelry, handmade and handpainted clothing, good healthy
food,
including
fresh bagels, bread,
ham hocks and
pickles, fruit juices
and more. And let
us not forget Sasha
and
Antonio’s
gigantic orange rolls
- so very delish with
morning
coffee;
and we have homegrown coffee too,
from San Sebastian,
ground or whole
bean for the purists
out there.
Oil paintings and
watercolors and acrylics by Ada
Colorina and Sandra’s guide books
that identify the beautiful flowers
of Vallarta, sacred malas, spices
for chili, hand-woven tablecloths
from Oaxaca, pashminas by Sherry
and delightfully scented soaps and
creams made by Armando...
Remember, every purchase you
make at our Market Co-op feeds our
children, pays our rent and allows
us to continue creating the unusual,
wonderful,
time-consuming
products you or someone you love
will enjoy and cherish for a minute
or perhaps a lifetime.
Thanks from all of us... truly,
for coming to visit our Market and
for reading about us in the Mirror
online. Stay in touch with all
our goings-on and hurry back to
Vallarta soon!
The Saturday Market Co-op is
open from 9 until 1 at the Paradise
Community Center, 127 Pulpito in
the Romantic Zone on the south side
of town. We are the only Market in
the entire Bay of Banderas open 52
Saturdays a year, rain or shine. See
you there!
New Thought Group
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his group has been meeting since June of 2013, next to the
IFC office above the HSBC bank at the corner of Insurgenntes and
Libertad on Saturdays at 10:45 AM.
The Group is in the style of Unity Churches and welcomes all to attend.
For more information please contact: [email protected]
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Vallarta Pride 2014
V
allarta Pride is a 5-day annual
event that pays tribute to the LGBT
community with arts and cultural
events, concerts, films, beach parties
and a lot of fun to show the world the
fabulous diversity of our destination.
The gay pride festival in
Puerto Vallarta will be held from
Thursday, May 22nd to Monday,
May 26th, 2014, and aims to inspire,
commemorate and celebrate a
vibrant community that through the
years has created its own culture,
heritage and traditions.
Vallarta Pride was created to
showcase all the unique elements
that have made Puerto Vallarta a
favorite resort destination of the
international gay community.
The Opening Party will take
place on Thursday, May 22nd at 8
p.m. at the Mantamar Beach Club
Bar & Grill. During the party, the
documentary “We Are Proud” (the
LGBT history of Puerto Vallarta)
will be projected.
Friday, May 23rd offers a choice
of events, at different venues:
- A cocktail and another showing of
“We are Proud” at 6 p.m., this time at
Encore Piano & Wine Bar - the perfect
place to warm up for the Puerto
Vallarta Men’s Chorus presentation,
and see the photo collection.
- The Puerto Vallarta Men’s
Chorus will perform at 7 p.m. at Act
II Stages, the new entertainment
complex at the corner of Insurgentes
and Basilio Badillo. (See separate
article in this issue.)
- The LGBT Warm Up Party
featuring the Alejandra Bogue
Show will be held at Casa Cupula,
starting at 8 p.m., with 3 bars with
drinks and 3 food stations, a DJ, a
show, surprises and the opportunity
to win a free weekend at Casa
Cupula. Cover: $100 pesos. Part
of the profits will be donated to
SETAC.
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- The Candlelight March will start
at Act II Stages at 8:30 p.m. and
culminate at the new Los Muertos
Pier. This march signifies the
growth of acceptance of the LGBT
community in Puerto Vallarta.
- “Pink & Proud” is a party for
women only, starting at 10 p.m. and
going on until 3 a.m. at El Arrayán,
344 Allende downtown.
Saturday, May 24th starts with a
Commitment Ceremony at 11 a.m. at
the Lido Beach Club. This symbolic
LGBT commitment ceremony is
open to all who are interested in
committing or renewing their vows
at Lido Beach Club, finishing with a
champagne toast.
- The Vallarta Pride Parade starts
at 6 p.m. at the Hotel Rosita, at
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the north end of the Malecon. Be
part of the parade that invites both
residents and visitors to celebrate
the diversity of our destination!
- At 7 p.m., the Musical & Artistic
Show begins at Parque Lázaro
Cárdenas. ACT II Entertainment
will bring together some of the
best musical and artistic talents
in Puerto Vallarta with a song and
dance show specially created for
Vallarta Pride 2014. Also, if you
haven’t seen it yet, you’ll be able
to enjoy the “We Are Proud” photo
exhibition and film.
- The Party in Lazaro Cardenas
Park continues at 9 p.m. The Park
will be ground zero for the main
festivities of Vallarta Pride 2014.
Art, culture, music and a lot of fun
all in one convenient location.
Sunday, May 25th features a
Fashion Show, starting at 5:30 p.m.
at the Blue Chairs Beach Club,
where local fashion designers will
put their twist on the “Vamos al
mar” theme.
- The Closing Party starts at
5:30 p.m. at the Mantamar Beach
Club Bar & Grill. Get ready to
say goodbye to Vallarta Pride 2014
at an elegant closing party and
enjoy the “We Are Proud” photo
exhibition and film again.
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Amapas Junta Vecinal’s ‘Pulpito Plaza’ Project
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mapas Junta Vecinal is the elected Neighborhood Organization
recognized by the City of Puerto Vallarta to represent and care for the
interests of the residents of Colonia Amapas.
It’s also our responsibility to actively support the unique and special
qualities of our neighborhood, and develop projects that improve its
appearance, security, livability, and appeal to visitors – particularly in
the beach and business area: the heart of Amapas.
Our goal is to partner with the City government, public-spirited local
residents and businesses, and our fellow local non-profit organizations
to develop, finance, complete and maintain these projects.
“Pulpito Plaza” is the first of what we hope will be many such
partnerships.
The challenge
The intersection of Pulpito and Olas Altas – at the foot of the
Pinnacle stairs – is now a barren and unremarkable stretch of pavement
– neglected, unlighted, and uninviting.
There’s no sense of ‘connection’ between the ‘hillside’ east… and
the west side. No reason to walk up Olas Altas from Emiliano Zapata
to the corner and take a look – no sense of anything special.
But there’s real potential here. Potential to create a sense of place,
of arriving somewhere – a welcoming, well-lighted ‘Gateway’ to
Pulpito’s burgeoning ‘restaurant row’ and the beach.
That’s our goal: to realize the potential. To provide light and
visual interest, a sense of safety. To encourage clean streets, provide
places to sit and wait for a cab or shuttle, to look around…and to
have something to look at. To create a comfortable shaded area to
eat, drink, read, or enjoy the new mural; to encourage visitors to use
Pinnacle’s two elevated plazitas.
The Junta Vecinal believes that, as our first neighborhood
improvement project, Pulpito Plaza should have four main qualities.
It should be: Useful, Attractive, Affordable, and Soon.
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The basic design
The basic design connects the disparate corners of the intersection
through the repeated use of large-scale planters and wrought iron
street lights & street furniture, traditional ‘Viejo Vallarta’ finishing
materials, painted pavement designs, and a mural.
The resulting improvements are simple and relatively easy to
construct, install and maintain.
The new ‘Pulpito Plaza’
Looking up Pulpito to the intersection, now bracketed by planters
and park benches, with new trash containers nearby. Across the
street – now painted with a unifying focal design – new benches,
tables, chairs. An original mural. And, above that, tables, chairs,
colorful umbrellas, and freshened landscaping.
On the upper level, there will be tables, chairs and umbrellas for
dining, drinking, and taking in the view down Pulpito to ‘Restaurant
Row’ and the beach.
Plan & computer renderings by Arq. Fanny Oliveras Ricardo. The
design, development and realization of “Pulpito Plaza” is sponsored
by The Amapas Junta Vecinal and its sister organization, the Amapas
Neighborhood Association (ANA), whose mission is to improve the
quality of life in Amapas. This is a group effort, and we are looking
for contributors & willing partners.
Your comments, suggestions, contributions and sponsorships
are welcome. And your financial support, in-kind contributions or
volunteer help to coordinate the project and assist with neighborhood
outreach & fund raising will be greatly appreciated by your friends
and neighbors, who will all benefit from this project.
You can contact us via [email protected]
(Source: amapaspv.com)
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Traditional & modern ceramic art Luis Manuel Morales Gamez
F
orty minutes from Morelia, Tzintzuntzan,
Michoacán, the Purhépecha kingdom, the town is
still rich in the fascination of ancient tradition and
its modern interpretation.
Tzintzuntzan, which translates from the Purhépecha
language to ‘the place of the hummingbird’.
Best known for its Purhépecha Noche de Muertos
(Night of the Dead) celebrations, Tzintzuntzan is
also an artisans’ center. Clay pots, straw decorations,
wood, and hand-embroidered textiles fill the
marketplace and shops. It is one of many Michoacán
towns sustaining a living tradition - pottery making.
Clay is abundant in the Michoacán hills and many
Purhépecha dedicate their lives to creating both
utilitarian and artistic pots. Tzintzuntzan’s traditional
glaze colors and designs are unmistakable.About 50
years ago, Miguel Morales popularized the town’s
dish sets, glazed in white and dark brown. Designs
on these two bowls include ordinary local sights: the
burro carries firewood, the fish from Lake Pátzcuaro.
America and Mexico, and in particular his own
Purhépecha culture, incorporating into his own work
ancient symbols found on the nearby pyramids.
Manuel’s pottery reflect his own world view,
which integrates past and present and expresses the
vitality, soul and spirit of his village.
Every Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m.
Luis Manuel Morales Gámez, native of
Tzintzuntzan, artist and master potter, has created
high-fired ceramics for 25 years. His family has
worked clay for five generations.
In 1982, Manuel Morales’ father received a
government subsidy which made it possible to
purchase an electric-powered wheel and the only
gas-fired kiln in the village. Under his father’s
tutelage, Manuel began to work in clay at the age of
eight. Later, he studied painting and graphic design
at the University of Michoacán in Morelia, where he
was influenced by the great Mexican painters Diego
Rivera, Siqueiros, Clemente Orozco, Tamayo, and
Picasso. He studied the ancient cultures of South
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His greatest inspiration comes from the natural
world, in particular the lake where since childhood
he has watched the unchanging rituals of fishermen
as they set sail at dawn or under the full moon, in
expectation of their return with a full catch.
Few Mexican potters have achieved the level of
accomplishment that Morales enjoys. His work,
sold in a very few exclusive Mexican shops, is often
shipped to Europe and the U.S. for sale.
Some of his best pots have regularly won top
prizes at Mexican competitions.
The Morales family legacy continues, with
Manuel’s son and his three young daughters. Born
and raised in Tzintzuntzan, they have clay in their
blood and are already making pottery.
PV Santana is located at 186 Corona downtown.
Cell: (322) 172–7847. Email: [email protected]
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The 7 Arts
By Joe Harrington
A
s nothing really much opened
up where I live in the high Sierras
of California, with the exception of
Neighbors – a movie with a dark
theme that I was not in the mood
for – this column is not a critique
of anything, it is information about
what I hope to review in the coming
weeks.
May 16: Godzilla. In 1998
this title was used with Mathew
Broderick starring. It was not a very
good movie despite its marketing
campaign using the battle cry, with
its sly innuendo towards sex, “Size
does matter.” But so does quality
and that remake of over fifty years
of Japanese remakes just didn’t cut
it. Early buzz on latest: heads and
shoulders better.
May 23: X-Men: Days of Future
Past. I have either liked or really
liked every movie in this franchise.
The early take on the latest is
that it involves Wolverine Hugh
Jackman going back in time to the
70s and then having him interact
with the first three X-Men flicks
and X-Men: First Class. This one
might be the best as anything that
Jennifer Lawrence gets involved
in seems to rocket skyward.
May 30:
Maleficent, starring
Angelina Jolie. This is the story
of Sleeping Beauty told from the
antagonist point of view. And the bad
gal apparently gets miffed because
she is not invited to the christening
of the baby and vows to put her into
eternal sleep on her 16th birthday.
Sounds familiar, like the original
fairy tale. Would have preferred
the dark queen to be misunderstood,
actually innocent, and the one who
saves the princess. Heck, who’s
going to be shocked these days if
Jolie kisses Elle Fanning?
June 6: Edge of Tomorrow Tom Cruise returns after starring
in Oblivion last year. This guy
seems to do a lot of running in his
films. He is a soldier who is killed
and then relives the battle over and
over. Think Groundhog Day sans
Bill Murray and humor.
June 13: How to Train Your
Dragon 2. I really liked the first
released in 2010. This is about it
regarding animation movies for the
rest of the summer, so take a kid or
grandkid and enjoy.
June 27: Transformers: Age of
Extinction. I waited a long time
before I watched a transformer
movie, mainly because I thought
they would be clones of each other.
This series is actually entertaining,
so I hope the latest will be too.
July 4: Forget going to a movie
and celebrate the birth of America.
But if you have to see something,
try Tammy starring Melissa
McCarthy. Her co-star this time
around is Susan Saradon. Last
year Sandra Bullock in The
Heat and now Sarandon means
McCarthy can pull in firepower to
stand beside her.
July 11: Dawn of the Planet of the
Apes. I liked the first, especially the
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special effects involving the simian
Caesar. I usually don’t like sequels
because so many fail to hit the same
bar as the original. We’ll see.
July 25: Hercules. Last January
the movie The Legend of Hercules
was released. I didn’t like it and I
probably will pass this time around,
depending on what else opens that
weekend.
August 1: Guardians of the
Galaxy. Have seen the trailers and
will definitely put this on my must
see list. I usually avoid anything
with Van Diesel in it, but this time
he’s a tree so I will overlook it.
August 8:
Teenage Mutant
Turtles. Am I suffering from déjà
vu? Didn’t this movie already come
out with exact same title? Or is it a
sequel where the creators were too
lazy to invent an alternative title to
distinguish it from the other one?
No matter what, I guarantee the
thing will ooze with special effects
created by the magic of CGIs.
August 8: The Hundred Foot
Journey. This is what I will watch
on August 8 rather than a bunch
of stupid turtles. This movie stars
Helen Mirren and I will go to see
anything this amazing actress is in.
Besides Helen, this thing has some
heavy-duty star power behind it.
The producers are Oprah Winfrey
and Stephen Spielberg. It is
directed by Lasse Hallstrom, who
also directed the sensational movie
Chocolat (2000).
Joe
Is an internationally published
true crime writer and
documentary filmmaker.
Send comments or criticism to
[email protected]
Artwork by Bob Crabb.
“Voices Without Borders”
As part of Vallarta Pride 2014, the Puerto Vallarta Men’s Chorus
is proud to present its “Voices Without Borders” concerts featuring
the Reveille Men’s Chorus from Tucson, Arizona. Join us for a
fabulous selection of hits on Friday, May 23rd at 7 and 9 p.m., at Act II
Entertainment Stages Main Stage, entrance on Basilio Badillo, corner
of Insurgentes, in the Romantic Zone on the south side of town.
The PVMC will sing a set of songs in both Spanish and English,
popular in the USA and Mexico, and the Reveille Men’s Chorus will
follow with a set from their recent “Simply Fabulous!” concert. Then
both choruses together will fill you with pride with a set of rousing
international songs in both English and Spanish.
The PVMC was founded two years ago by Artistic Director Bob
Bruneau and board member Joyce Ericson to bring together gay
Mexicans and ex-patriots, and build bridges understanding in the
community through quality male choral music. Tucson’s Reveille
Men’s Chorus, under the artistic direction of Shawn Cullen, is in its
19th year of changing lives through music.
Don’t forget to stop by the Encore Piano and Wine Bar at Act II
before or after the show for a drink. At 6 p.m., enjoy a cocktail party
and an exhibition of the film “We Are Proud”.
Tickets are $300 pesos each or $250 pesos each if you ask for promo
code “LOCAL”. Get your advance tickets now at VallartaTickets.
com or at Mail Boxes Etc, Plaza Molino, corner of Ignacio Vallarta
and Aquiles Serdán by the Río Cuale.
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Archie’s Wok
There’s more to our history than just great flavors.
The 10th edition of Restaurant Week is in full swing.
Thirty-six restaurants around the Bay of Banderas are participating this
year, offering special 3-course menus at $199. or $299. Pesos (service &
drinks are not included). This is your chance to visit those establishments
whose prices may be a little beyond your budget normally, while still
enjoying their superb dishes. For a full list of participating restaurants and
their menus for the rest of the month, please go to http://virtualvallarta.
com/ and click on the red Restaurant Week space on the left.
However, this event should not cause us to forget or ignore other,
smaller establishments which, though they may not be participating, still
offer amazing food, places such as…
D’z Route 66 – “…without doubt the most fun place… totally
renovated… soda bar, photos of the 50’s, 45 rpm records, memorabilia
…and the best music – especially if you’re a Baby Boomer… familiar
items like burgers (humungous), hot dogs & pizzas, chicken wings &
strips, finger-lickin’ good ribs, Philly Cheese Steak & traditional Club
sandwiches, Root Beer floats, shakes, banana splits, sundaes, etc… Even
passers-by stop to listen and sing along to the music!”
Encuentros Pizza Pasta Bar Lounge – “…an absolutely delightful
place, soft lights, soft colors, candles, cool music, live piano player at
times, and some 20 absolutely fabulous specialty pizzas, flavorful,
well-balanced toppings on super-thin and crispy crust, also ‘build your
own’ pizzas … Well designed, chic, with friendly staff and excellent
drinks… Over a dozen different appetizers, half a dozen varied salads…
and decadent desserts!” Opens at 6 p.m. at 308 Lazaro Cardenas, airconditioned, with WiFi. Tel.: 224-1777.
Hacienda Alemana Frankfurt - “A beautiful open-air garden setting...
portions are huge... the Apfelstrudel rated an “A”... authentic good and
hearty German fare at reasonable prices in an unexpectedly delightful
little tropical oasis of peace and serenity… beautiful enclosed airconditioned section too…” 378 Basilio Badillo. Tel.: 222-2071.
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Since 1986, the Alpenia
family has served exquisite
original cuisine in Puerto
Vallarta, influenced by the
exotic flavors of Thailand, the
Philippines and the Pacific Rim.
It all began a decade earlier,
when Archie was asked to
become Hollywood director
John Huston’s private chef at
Las Caletas (the coves), his
tucked-away personal retreat on
Banderas Bay.
And now, we are inviting
you to experience a fabulous
3-course lunch or dinner for
just $199 pesos through the
end of May.
Archie’s has been an
enthusiastic participant in Vallarta Lifestyles’ Restaurant Week since its
inception in 2005. We are delighted that this special event offers such a
great opportunity for you to check us out – and see for yourself why we
have received so many accolades over the years!
Mind you, you can expect to see lots of loyal customers here over the
next couple of weeks too. We tend to refer to it as Old Home Week,
because most everyone we know who is in town shows up to partake at
this very fair price. The resulting ambiance is quite convivial with friends
happily getting together to chow down on Chef Sergio´s savory plates, and
more than a few folks come around again to enjoy them all!
P.S.: And of course, our regular delectable menu is also available
during Restaurant Week!
Archie’s Wok is open Monday through Saturday from 2 to 11 p.m.,
located on Vallarta’s South Side at 130 Francisca Rodriguez, a few steps
up from the new pier. Tel. 222-0411. Reservations till 6 p.m., then firstcome, first-served.
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Vallarta Voices
By Anna Reisman
For those of you who do not get
my posts on Facebook, I will share
the highlight of this past week – in
the scary / unusual category of my
life.
On our way to the bedroom
through the atrium, my furries and
I had to pass by what I thought was
a big iguana hissing at us. I closed
The 2nd Annual Bougainvillea
Festival is finished. I could go on
and on about how wonderful it was,
but I’ll defer to Suzanne Kirkpatrick
I am attaching a couple of photos
so you get an idea of the crowd in
Lazaro Cardenas Park.
I’m also attaching two photos, just
for fun, because the subject always
makes me smirk. I’m referring to
the Benito Juarez parking garage. I
wrote about it often, at a time when
one or both of their machines would
be out of order, always. Lately,
everything seemed to be functioning
quite well …until the last few weeks.
I guess they wanted to make sure
that all our Easter
holidaymakers
would understand
how the paying
machine worked,
so they pasted
a whole bunch
of notices on it about everything
one could NOT
do.
Then the
poor, overworked
machine
gave
up the ghost,
understandably.
The photos show it
during and after. So now,
the same youngsters who
would normally work
behind the wicket have
to handle both it and the
exit gate when it fails…
I guess it’s good exercise
for them, though they all
look fit even without it.
the gate so my Rottie would not go
check it out during the night, but
it was still there the next morning.
I figured it may have hurt itself
when it lost its grip on the wall,
or maybe it was dying... (why else
would it remain in that upside down
position all night?) Whatever the
reason, I called the folks at the
Ecology Department to come take
it away... Never realized how loud
& scary their hissing is... Turns out
that it was a garobo, the same kind
that killed my beautiful Kahlua so
many years ago with its venomous
saliva… It was NOT stuck, but I
think that it was hurt… The Ecology
Department guys took it away, so
now I only have one smaller one
left, living up there under the tiles…
Whew! Those were really nasty
hisses, with its mouth wide open…
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Please
accept
my sincere apology
for my error last
week, when I
forgot to update
the names of the
“recently opened”
restaurants.
(I
had copied the
paragraph
from
an old column of
mine.) La Cigale
is definitely not new, and just keeps
on getting better all the time, and
Hacienda Alemana… What can
I say? I just love it, especially
considering all the specials it offers
throughout the year.
A group of us is going to go dine
at Esquina de los Caprichos before
it closes for good. Such a shame!
Definitely the best, most authentic
tapas in Vallarta.
My friend T.J. and I have an
ongoing list of places that have
opened and closed over the last 16
years or so. It is over six pages long
and it never ceases to amaze me, no
matter how often I come across it…
Even back when I was with the PV
Tribune (as it used to be called),
owners of excellent restaurants
whose establishments happened to
be off the beaten track did not see the
purpose / advantage of advertising.
They then complained of slow
business, and eventually closed. All
of them, some after less than one
season.
One gentleman recently
admitted to us that he’d made a big
mistake… Although his products are
definitely aimed more at foreigners
than Mexicans, he confessed having
“blown” his advertising budget
on ads in buses and bus stops –
unsuccessfully. I have no more
space (because of all the photos), so
I’ll just wish you a deeelicious –and
healthy!- Restaurant Week. I know
I’ll be enjoying mine… Hasta la
proxima vez. [email protected]
Health Matters
Chronic relapsers: desperately
seeking sobriety and recovery
By Giselle Belanger
RN, LCSW
I
n addiction, we usually speak
of those who are actively using
and those who are sober and in
recovery. There is another category
that fits in between, those who often
fall through the cracks and get lost
or forgotten or who give up; the
“chronic relapsers.” That’s right,
the ones who never seem to acquire
extended periods of sobriety (usually
unable to make one year or to get
past a few years at a time) Some
can’t make it past 3-6 months and
don’t know why, become extremely
frustrated, and are accused of “not
wanting it bad enough,” or of not
“touching bottom.” Often, this is not
true and should not be immediately
assumed.
Relapse is a process
The phrase “recovery is a process”
is commonly said and accepted, but
not everyone realizes that “relapse”
is also a process. Relapse begins
long before the actual return to drug/
alcohol use. There are many ways
of thinking and behaving that occur
beforehand, influencing the person
who is struggling to be abstinent or
sober, which must be recognized in
order to prevent relapse.
To many addicts it may seem that
their relapse comes out of nowhere.
From their perspective, they have
worked hard to become sober and
make lifestyle changes, including
giving up certain friends or drug
using acquaintances, or not returning
to places and things that were part
of their addiction or that would put
them at risk. They have fought to
tolerate many situations such as an
unhealthy relationship held together
by only a thread, an unsatisfying job
or being unemployed, or being in
debt. Suddenly one day, WHAM!!
Before they know what hit them,
there they are face to face with their
addiction, with their drug staring
them in the face. Now what?!
Relapse Prevention Planning
Create a relapse prevention plan!
Terence Gorski is a renowned
relapse prevention expert in the
addiction field who determined
that a much more realistic goal
for chronic relapsers is to have a
shorter, less intense, less destructive
relapse instead of relapsing and
getting stuck in their addiction not
knowing a way out. It is important
not to equate relapse with failure,
to never give up, and always ask
for help. Gorski said, “If you
relapse, it’s best to get help while
you still have hope, dignity, and
friends you haven’t pushed away.”
Fortunately, we have Gorski’s
model to guide us in helping create
a relapse prevention plan based
on experiences of thousands of
addicts whom he interviewed. He
identified 48 warning signs and
chronologically placed them into
10 categories according to the
relapse process progression. He also
divided the recovery process into 6
stages and his model relies heavily
on participation in 12-step programs
(Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and/
or (NA) Narcotics Anonymous).
Addiction is a disease
In attempting to understand
causes and factors of chronic
relapse, it is especially important to
consider the physiological addiction
or dependency to drugs and
alcohol. “Chemical dependency”
(including alcohol) is a primary
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disease which damages the nervous
system impairing thinking and
emotions. Mind-altering chemicals
change brain chemistry and brain
function which cause physiological,
psychological, and behavioral
changes. (Gorski, “Learning to Live
Again: A Guide for Recovery From
Chemical Dependency,” 1992, pp:
11, 17, 22)
Tolerance, dependency,
and cravings
Specifically the brain chemistry
and balance becomes affected.
Brain cells (neurons) send messages
to neuron receptors. Chemicals
(neurotransmitters) are the vehicles
that transport these messages over
the neurons and from one receptor
to another. Some people are born
with brain chemistry imbalances
already and may unknowingly seek
certain drugs (alcohol or cocaine for
example) to correct the imbalance,
while others develop an imbalance
caused by other factors including
“foreign” chemicals such as alcohol,
nicotine, caffeine, cocaine, heroin,
etc. This causes the brain cells to
release less of the natural brain
chemicals, the receptors become
less sensitive, and so more receptors
are created. Therefore, more of the
mind-altering substance is needed
for the same effect, otherwise known
as “increased tolerance”. Over time,
more and more brain cells adapt
and new balance is achieved, which
feels normal. (Gorski, “Learning to
Live Again: A Guide for Recovery
From Chemical Dependency,”
1992, pp: 22-23)
No wonder they relapse
Since the cells have adapted, when
an addict decides to cut back on
their use or quit using completely,
it causes a painful reaction because
the brain chemistry is thrown out
of balance once again. Not using
creates pain and the need for pain
relief leads to continued use and so
the cycle of addiction continues. It’s
no wonder so many addicts have
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such a difficult time maintaining
abstinence and chronically relapse,
eventually give up and chose to
relieve the pain, knowing that it
could be fatal!
Oh, my aching brain
In addition to 12-step work and
relapse prevention counseling/
therapy,
treating
the
brain
chemical imbalances can be very
effective. Over time, the brain can
become irritated and eventually
permanently damaged. Ideally,
a SPECT brain image (Daniel
Amen clinics) or at least an EEG
(electroencephalogram) are needed
to identify what if any irritation or
damage has occurred and in which
lobes of the brain. Depending
on which lobes are involved and
the extent and severity of the
irritation or damage, a variety of
things could be impacted such
as: behavior, memory, judgment,
ability to control impulses, tolerate
emotions, learn from experiences,
problem-solving skills, ability to
pay attention and concentrate. There
are some psychiatric medications
available that can either help correct
or counterbalance the effects
of the irritation or damage. It is
amazing how much difference these
medications can make and how
much more attainable sobriety and
recovery is once the person is being
treated.
No addict is hopeless! Do not
wait until you relapse, let’s make
a relapse prevention plan now.
Go to www.danielamenclinics.
com check out his book “Unchain
Your Brain”
Giselle Belanger
RN, LCSW (psychotherapist)
is available for appointments
in person, by phone, or by
skype webcam. Contact info:
[email protected]
Mex cell: 044 (322) 138-9552
or US cell: (312) 914-5203.
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Health Matters
which utilizes carbon monoxide gas
to extend the shelf life and resist
spoilage. Whatever the truth of that
may be, eating spoiled meat is not
doing you any favors...
Body & Sol
By Krystal Frost
Meat ...just the facts please!
A
few nights ago, we went for
dinner in a local restaurant that
proudly advertised USDA choice
grain feed beef.
It brought to point that many people
are still in the dark about the vast
differences between concentrated
grain animal feeding operations
(CAFOs) and organically-raised,
grass-fed animals, both in terms of
nutrient content and contamination
with veterinary drugs, genetically
modified organisms, and diseasecausing pathogens.
CAFO feed lots are fed grains
(genetically engineered grains, which
make matters even worse), when
their natural diet is plain grass. This
difference in the animals’ diet creates
vastly different end products in taste
and fat content.
Let’s consider our subject in
particular, which relates to the issue
of meat, and the increase of upper
body fat, which is an issue resulting
in consuming animal products
contaminated with hormones,
antibiotics, and pesticides.
As
much as 70% of all growth
hormones used in the U.S. are
for animals, primarily to serve as
growth enhancers. The excessive
use of antibiotics in agriculture
is the primary reason for the
rampant increase in antibioticresistant disease in humans. As for
pesticides, most people do not realize
that conventionally-raised meat is
actually one of the primary sources
of pesticide exposure - not fruits and
vegetables! This due to the fact that
CAFO animals are raised on a diet
consisting primarily of grains, which
are of course sprayed with pesticides
(does it ever end?)
Meat Treated with Carbon
Monoxide to Make it Look Fresh...
Get this… many of the methods
employed to make food “safer”
actually worsen the problem of
contamination rather than solve
it. Take atmospheric packaging
(industrial name), for example.
More than 70% of all beef and
chicken in the U.S., Canada and other
countries is treated with poisonous
carbon monoxide gas, which can
make seriously decayed meat look
fresh for weeks! You know what
it looks like, that really RED meat
looks so fresh and so clean wrapped
in plastic. I wonder how they get the
American meat to American chain
stores here in PV... that’s a scary
thought, but must be considered when
buying U.S. meats in our area.
Although carbon monoxide is a
gas that can be fatal when inhaled,
the meat industry insists that it is
not harmful to human health when
ingested via atmospheric packaging,
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Solution to Sudoku on page 23
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Recommend eating organic
grass-fed animals
The natural diet for ruminant
animals, such as cattle, lamb, etc. is
grass. When left to feed on grassonly diets, levels of conjugated
linoleic acid, or CLA are three to
five times more than those fed grainbased diets. CLA is a powerful fatty
acid primarily found in beef and dairy
products has been linked to long-term
weight management and health. This
potent nutrient is found in grass-fed
beef and raw dairy products that
come from grass-fed cattle.
Commercial bacon, sausage, cured
hams and pepperoni, etc., are full of
nitrates, artificial flavors and colors.
Best to stay clear of these foods and
stick to the local artisan types.
Bottom line... Buy local fresh meats
and request grass-fed animals... know
your butcher and rancher if you can,
avoid the commercial sausage and
bacon and any meats that come from
another country. There are local folks
producing bacon and sausage and
offering grass fed beef and lamb. You
can find them both at the Farmers’
Co-op Market in the Paradise
Community Center on Pulpito Street
every Saturday morning. Re-educate
your palate to the taste of real meat.
Krystal Frost
Is a long time resident of Puerto
Vallarta. Graduate of University
of Guadalajara, and specialized in
cosmetic acupuncture at Bastyr
University in Washington State.
She is the owner of Body & Sol for
over 15 years where she practices
traditional Chinese medicine,
acupuncture, massage therapy,
yoga, meditation and nutritional
counseling. She has created healing
programs for individuals, retreats
and spas. Questions and comments
may be directed to
[email protected]
Legal Matters
Ask Luis
By Luis Melgoza
Dear Luis: I bought land in a local
working-class neighborhood and
built an upscale home there, with
the expectation that my neighbors’
homes would increase in value
and they would be happy with the
chance to sell at higher prices than
before I moved in last year. To my
dismay, all my Mexican neighbors
resent me! I honestly thought that
they would welcome the upward
mobility. When I was looking for
property, they all tried to make me
welcome in their broken English,
now they all pretend not to even
understand very basic English (I
don’t speak Spanish).
Dear Lillian: Of course they
resent you. First you build above
their means and then, thanks to you,
their property tax is higher than
what it was before you built.
Their resentment is the logical
response to a newcomer who tries
to change things without knowledge
of the local culture. Most Mexican
families don’t even dream of
selling their home; the home of
their ancestors and their legacy to
their children, at any price. If more
upscale residences are built in that
zone, pretty soon they will be forced
to sell when they are unable to pay
ever increasing property taxes
and contributions to pay for the
additional city services demanded
by the newcomers.
What you are saying between the
lines is exactly what your neighbors
read: “I built this upscale residence
here, with the expectation that you
would move out, eventually”.
The phrases “There goes the
neighborhood” and “The Road to
Hell is paved with good intentions”
come to mind. This reminds me of
a story many of you probably know:
An investment banker from the
US was at the pier of a small coastal
Mexican village when a small boat
with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were
several large yellow fin tuna. The
investment banker complimented
the Mexican on the quality of his
fish and asked how long it took to
catch them. The Mexican replied, “Only a
little while.”
The investment banker then asked,
“Why didn’t you stay out longer and
catch more fish?”
The Mexican replied, “With this I
have more than enough to support
my family’s needs.”
The investment banker then
asked, “But what do you do with the
rest of your time?”
The Mexican fisherman said, “I
sleep late, fish a little, play with my
children, take siesta with my wife,
Maria, stroll into the village each
evening where I sip Tequila and
play guitar with my amigos, I have
a full and busy life.”
The investment banker scoffed, “I
am a Harvard MBA and could help
you. You should spend more time
fishing; and with the proceeds, buy
a bigger boat. With the proceeds
from the bigger boat you could
buy several boats. Eventually you
would have a fleet of fishing boats.
Instead of selling your catch to a
middleman you would sell directly
to the processor; eventually opening
your own cannery. You would
control the product, processing and
distribution.
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You could leave this small
coastal fishing village and move
to Mexico City, then Los Angeles
and eventually New York where
you will run your ever-expanding
enterprise.”
The Mexican fisherman asked,
“But, how long will this all take?”
To which the investment banker
replied, “15 to 20 years.”
“But what then?” asked the
Mexican.
The investment banker laughed
and said, “That’s the best part.
When the time is right you would
announce an IPO and sell your
company stock to the public and
become very rich, you would make
millions.”
“Millions?... Then what?”
The investment banker answered,
“Then you would retire. Move to a
small coastal fishing village where
you would sleep late, fish a little,
play with your kids, take siesta with
your wife, stroll to the village in
the evenings where you could sip
wine and play your guitar with your
amigos.”
“Why on Earth would I stop doing,
for 15 to 20 years, what I’m doing
now, just to come back full-circle?
And, more important, why would
I trade my Tequila for wine? This
guy is nuts!”, the fisherman thought.
He dismissed the investment banker
with the kind of smile reserved for
infants, “Sorry, gotta go. Siesta
time, otherwise I’ll be late to meet
my friends and enjoy some Tequila
with them, while we play guitar!”
May - 2014
Although a local culture is alien
to a newcomer, it is actually the
newcomer who is alien to the local
culture and the one who must adapt,
never the other way around. It isn’t
until after the newcomer has fully
adapted that s/he may introduce
change... if s/he is still interested in
change, that is.
Understanding that many folks in
the world live exactly as we want,
without always trying to catch
up with the Joneses, is the second
step to adapting to the local culture
anywhere. The first step is, of
course, learning the local language.
Send me your questions to
[email protected], I am not able
to answer each message privately
due to the volume of mail I receive.
Should you need personal attention,
please call me at (322) 164-4049 to
schedule a private consultation.
Luis Melgoza
Is a former PRI (Mexico’s ruling
party) Head Counsel and Legal
Adviser to the Mexican Congress.
Although retired from the
legal profession, he is a highly
respected consultant for both the
foreign and Mexican communities
in Puerto Vallarta. Luis’ PVGeeks
are the premiere commercial
and residential computer and
networks solutions experts in
Puerto Vallarta. For computer
or network issues, you can reach
Luis at [email protected]
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Real Estate
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VIEWPOINT
By Harriet Murray
AMPI recognition of Banderas Bay
area agents & agencies
2013 - First Quarter 2014
I
t has taken 4 years since AMPI boards of the three chapters
in the Bay: AMPI Vallarta, Compostela and Nayarit, began
negotiations to find a vendor for a genuine MLS data base. It has
taken a great deal of work and commitment by many members to
get to where we are today. We continue to set goals to improve
our data and raise professional and competence level of each
AMPI member.
The completeness and accuracy of our database of listings and
sales is the core of our professional knowledge to understanding
the real estate market. We and our clients are empowered to
make informed decisions on bringing a property to the public
with legal backup, as well as, using realistic pricing. We strive
to understand what is selling and what is not and why.
Our data enables us to be in charge of our own business and
this is a good thing. The back-side of the AMPI MLS database
gives agent members statistics of the history of a listing and the
outcome. The marketing face to the public includes more detail
and accuracy as a requirement for acceptance of the listing into
the AMPI Flex MLS.
Here are the results for our first recognition of Top AMPI
Members and Agencies for listing and selling our inventory in
the Bay of Banderas:
2013 - AMPI Flex MLS Statistics
$2,500,000. to $25,000,000. USD
Volume Ranking for Declared Sold Properties
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This article is based upon data in the AMPI Flex MLS provided by its members.
Harriet Murray
Can be contacted at: [email protected]
May - 2014
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Hi-Tech
Ever dreamed of being an astronaut?
T
o say the International Space
Station is one of the greatest
technological feats in human history
is definitely an understatement. Back
in November 1998, the first module
of the then infant International
Space Station was sent into space by
a Russian Rocket. What was just a
science fiction idea 60 or 70 years
ago is now a reality.
The International Space Station
took more than 10 years and over
30 missions to assemble - piece by
piece. It is the result of an unheard
of international scientific and
engineering co-operation among five
space agencies from 15 countries.
The ISS is run by 52 computers
and more than eight miles of wire
for power and data! It is about four
times as large as the Russian space
station Mir was and five times as
large as the U.S. Skylab was.
The main goal of the completed
International Space Station was
longer term research that could
improve life for us here on Earth.
Thousands of experiments are
running on the ISS at any given
time. Previously, experiments were
limited to a few weeks that the Space
Shuttle or Soyuz capsules were in
space.
The ongoing research includes
astrobiology, astronomy, human
research including space medicine
and life sciences, physical sciences,
space weather and the study of
weather back here on Earth.
Another main goal of the ISS is to
gain experience in assembling and
maintaining a station in space. This
will lead to future trips to the moon
and Mars and possibly setting up
stations further away from earth.
The ISS now orbits the earth at a
comfy altitude of 240 miles above
us and circles around the earth just
over 15 times every 24 hours. It has
now been continuously manned for
a record of over 5000 days since
it became habitable in November
2000.
With a cost surpassing $100
BILLION Dollars, it makes it the
most expensive manmade structure
ever. The space station is now
approximately the size of a football
field and weighs in at over 460 tons.
Recent improvements the past
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couple of years, have given it more
live-able space than a six bedroom
house! Along with 2 bathrooms, a
gym and of course, a 360-degree bay
window (with a view like that... you
need a nice window!)
That brings me back to the title of
this article. You can now experience
a bit of what it’s like to be sitting
on the International Space Station.
But you don’t have to cough up $35
Million Dollars like Guy Laliberté
(founder of Cirque de Soleil) for
a trip to the International Space
Station.
You can view the earth in live HD
streaming from one of the 4 cameras
recently installed at the space station
as an experiment. The HD video
cameras are made by four different
companies – Hitachi, Panasonic,
Sony and Toshiba. They are located
in an enclosure in the payload bay
and offer different views of the
earth. The cameras are controlled
by NASA, so don’t expect a lot of
viewing options.
The cameras arrived at the
International Space Station on April
18th. I’ve wanted to write about this
topic for weeks now, but technical
glitches on the finished product once
it was installed have kept it from
going “live” until now.
I’ve viewed the live stream
several times over the past weekend
and been amazed every time. There
are between 13 and 15 thousand
people viewing it at any given time,
worldwide. In the few days that it
has been live, over 16 million people
have been to view the live stream!
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But now you too can experience
the quiet wonder of the view of the
earth from way up there. You can
try and pinpoint land masses or just
watch for a sunrise or sunset about
every 45 minutes!
The website to view it is: www.
ustream.tv/channel/iss-hdev-payload
If you want to see where the
space station is currently, go to iss.
astroviewer.net
If you go to the streaming website
and see a grey screen, that means
it’s in switching mode to a different
camera - just give it a minute or two
(it is still an experiment after all). If
you see a black image, it means the
space station is on the dark side of
the earth - give it 20 minutes or so.
You can’t help but be amazed at
how much technology has advanced
and changed our lives in the past 50
years. From the grainy home movie
of man’s first steps on the moon
(seen weeks after the fact) to where
we are today.
That’s all my time for now. See
you again next week... until then,
Remember: only safe Internet!
Ron
Can be found at CANMEX
Computers. Sales, Repairs,
Networking, Wi-Fi,
Hardware upgrades, Graphic
Design, Data Recovery,
House-calls available. www.
RonnieBravo.com Cellular
044-322-157-0688 or just
email to [email protected]
Fish Tales
Summer pushes forward,
water temps up,
sailfish hungry
By Stan Gabruk
Owner of Master Baiter’s Sportfishing & Tackle
I
f you were in Puerto Vallarta,
you’d think it was summer. Water
temperatures are back up around
the 78 to 81-degree range. Bait is
thick, breeding season is coming to
an end as all the species are taking
bait again. It’s still the clear green
water conditions for the most part,
but that’s OK since it really doesn’t
hurt anything, blue is still preferable
for visibility reasons. Dorado are
moving back in, early actually for the
season, but Dorado have been in the
area all winter long, so why would
this surprise any of us? Sounds great,
right? Well for the ¨salty¨ captains,
this is the situation: they’re catching
fish. Lesser Captains and crews
are still coming in ¨wanting¨, again
nothing new there. From this point
on, it will only get hotter, both for the
weather and for fishing. So get your
loose change together, it’s time to
think ¨World Class Fishing¨!
Shortly after the last report, things
began to break loose. Rooster fish
are sizeable at 60 lbs., but will now
take Goggle eyes for bait, not only the
abundant Sardines. You’ll have to hit
the area around Anclote, the reef off
Sayulita, north of Punta Mita. While
there, find a buoy and you’ll also find
Dorado in the 25 to 35-lb range.
Not exactly abundant, but there.
North of Sayulita near San Pancho
the Sailfish are still having a fiesta as
they party around bait balls the size of
McDonald’s, parking lot and all. Plan
a 10-hour fishing day and you too can
join in the fun.
The Marieta Islands are also coming
back to life with Rooster Fish as well.
Also running in the 60-lb range, these
quill-backed demons will show you
what Deep Sea Fishing is all about.
Not the best tasting of species, but as
long as they’re a little under cooked,
they’re not too bad. Dorado are here
as well, but not in numbers you can
rely on. This will change in the next
few days so don’t get your panties in
a bunch, be patient. Snapper in the
12 to 35-lb range are perfect as a blue
plate special. Amber Jacks are thicker
as they are running 40 lbs. or so and
they’re great tasting. Bonito, Jack
Crevalle, Skip Jack Tuna round out
what’s happening in the area. It’s an
8-hour day, it’s going to be very warm
to hot (warm for acclimated types)
and worth the time and money to boat
a Sailfish here. Yes, I said Sailfish, not
thick like San Pancho, but picking up
in numbers as we speak.
Corbeteña and El Banco are still
a little quiet, this will change in the
coming weeks. Still lots of Jack
Crevalle, Cubera Snapper in the 50-lb
range, Amber Jack to 60 lbs. and Orca
whales everywhere. Can’t figure that
one out since these are cold water fish,
must be the abundance of bait! For
now, save your fuel dollar for better
days in this area. Now if you just
absolutely, positively have to have a
Monster Yellowfin Tuna, then head
to the Tres Marias Islands. Yellowfin
Tuna are running over 250 lbs. for the
lucky angler. Average size for this past
week has been 140 lbs.
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Just remember to keep your
distance, it’s still a fishery and the
local authorities will chase you out of
the restricted area or grab you, your
boat and your equipment. You could
also be stuck on that prison island like
some have been for a good stretch of
time. So be smart or you may find
yourself in a high security prison even
the hardened criminals can’t get away
from! Plan on a 16-hr day minimum
when making this trip, overnight trips
make the most sense.
Inside the bay, believe it or not,
small Dorado in the 15 to 20-lb range
(babies that need to be thrown back)
are picking up in numbers. A great
indication of things to come. I would
not be surprised if Sailfish move into
the Bay of Banderas chasing these
delectable bait treats! Remember,
Billfish love to eat Dorado, but when
you troll a Dorado as bait, they die too
quickly. But they will chase them so if
you’re in the bay and find Dorado, keep
a peeled eye, you may be glad you did.
We are still seeing some swirly
currents, water temps are still a little
streaky, but we’re a little early for
fishing’s High Season to begin. The
bite is moving earlier in the day and
by the end of the week will be earlier
than later, so plan accordingly. Bait is
plentiful, maybe a little too plentiful.
An experienced captain knows how
to maneuver around these challenges,
just make sure you’re paying for a
superior captain or the few bucks
you saved will result in disappointing
day fishing. One piece of advice,
fuel prices are going up at least thirty
dollars a trip, per month, with the fuel
pricing strategy the Mexican Gov’t
has. The smart money is booking boats
before the prices jump considerably
and they are moving upwards now.
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World-class Deep Sea or Sportfishing
as it’s called is not for people looking
to save money. Now I am not saying
throw your money away, but stop and
think about it, we all have the same
expenses - legit companies that is –
so why are some boats or companies
so much cheaper than others? One
reason is insurance, well paid crews,
fuel usage on fast boats, electronics,
fresh line, smooth drags, radios (no
joke) and a service-oriented company
will always be ¨cheap¨ insurance for
a fun, productive and safe day. Be
smart, what you don’t know can hurt
you and your family…
Master Baiter’s is now producing a
weekly newsletter and posting up-tothe-minute fishing conditions on my
blog. Fire me an email if you care to
get on my travel agent list so you have
the up to the minute information that
can make or break your day, amigos.
YeeHa! I´ll be standing by to hear
from you…
Until next time, don’t forget to kiss
your fish and remember: at Master
Baiter’s Sportfishing & Tackle “We
Won’t Jerk You Around!”
Master Baiter’s has changed
locations in Marina Vallarta,
now between docks A and B
on the boardwalk. Email your
questions to me at: CatchFish@
MasterBaiters.com.mx Web page:
www.MasterBaiters.com.mx , Local
Phone at: (044) 322 779-7571 or if
roaming: 011 521 322 779-7571 cell
phone direct. Facebook: http://www.
facebook.com/pages/Master-BaitersSportfishing-Tackle/88817121325
The trade name Master Baiter’s ®
Sportfishing and Tackle is protected
under trade mark law and is the sole
property of Stan Gabruk.
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Nature’s World
Planting Roots
in Mexico
By Tommy Clarkson
Photos by Paul Crist
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea glabra
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Also known as Paper Flower.
I
t’s said that the highlight of
French Navy Admiral Louis de
Bougainvillea’s 1768 odyssey was his
discovery of the Brazilian flowering
vine that now bears his name.
And, what a great and colorful one
it is! In a rainbow of colors, it thrives
from Aruba to Australia, California
to Kuwait, Singapore to Switzerland
(Lucarno, with its mild Mediterranean
climate) Turkey to Texas and a
plethora of far out points in between
- as exotic as Ethiopia and Sri Lanka.
They are succinctly described by W.
Arthur Whistler as “Distinguishable
by the scrambling shrubby habit,
shiny green leaves, nasty spines,
and clusters of small white flowers,
each attached to a typically magenta
bract.” I believe the most commonly
seen, the ‘Sanderiana” cultivar, is of
what he spoke.
Taxonomically, this can all get
quite confusing very fast! There
are a numerous lovely cultivars –
primarily between B. glabra and B.
buttiana or B. spectabilis. All sport
long arching branches, with those
heart-shaped leaves, in a variety of
other colors such as white, pink, red,
orange, purple, crimson, burgundy
and yellow.
Some cultivars are double flowered,
variegated or have multiple colors
produced on the same plant. But,
don’t cloud the issue with the recently
identified Bougainvillea arborea –
the Bougainvillea Tree … too late,
we’re all confused now!
So let’s strive to focus on the large
scandent shrub most of us recognize
a “Bougainvillea”. Today’s varieties
are, purportedly, the result of
crossbreeding between only three
out of the eighteen botanically
recognized South American species.
With that as a base, the total number
of varieties growing around the world
well exceeds 300 - all thriving in
places that are hot and relatively dry.
Coldly described by one botanist
as a “thorny, woody vine with stiff,
curved thorns,” it can grow anywhere
between 3 to 40 feet (roughly one
to 12 meters). They are aggressive.
With those hooked thorns they’ll
climb right over the top of anything
that get in its way – sorta’ reminds me
of a rather ambitious woman I used
to know!
Evergreen where rainfall or watering
persists year around, they are otherwise
deciduous. Interestingly, unlike many
other plants, Bougainvillea flower best
under stress. Thus, keep them slightly
on the dry side and, maybe, a bit root
bound.
One of the most important facts
is that Bougainvillea love sun of, at
the very least, five hours a day. So if
planted in partial shade … you’ll get
no flowers!
A prolific grower, its landscape
applications are many - such as large
topiaries, or pruned into a more
formal appearing hedges or simply
as a colorful focal plant. In many
Hawaiian and Mexican locales they
magnificently line the highways.
Its drought tolerance makes it ideal
for warm weather use and its high salt
tolerance lends itself as a natural for
coastal applications.
Fertile, well-draining soil and
frequent fertilization are pluses in its
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It’s obvious why this has
become such a popular
flowering bush in the
semitropical and
tropical environs.
The simple contrasting
beauty of white against
green is truly lovely.
Yep, that small white
guy is the actual flower.
The pink are bracts.
successful growth - but remember, not
that much water once it is established.
They respond best to a balanced,
slow-release fertilizer containing
nitrogen and iron. But, fertilizing too
frequently can cause them to grow
too vigorously.
I’ve not so noticed, but it’s said that
its sap can cause a skin rash so you
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may want to wear long sleeves and
gloves while pruning.
Around here, with high light and
constant feeding, they bloom nearly
year around. While some butterfly
species use them as food plants,
they’re relatively pest-free.
Plant your Bougainvillea near the
base of the structure you wish it to
climb and train it by wrapping it, ever
so carefully, around that on which you
want it to grow. As a container plant,
ensure that your pot has multiple
drainage holes as these plants detest
wet feet!
At Ola Brisa Gardens we have
three strikingly beautiful specimens.
One purplish pink, one white and
another variegated leaf variety with
purplish-red bracts. The first is
affixed to a tall wall and below it are a
large variety of caladiums in colorful,
matching shades and hues. The
second is in a very large stand-alone
pot and looks like a massive bowl of
pure white popcorn heaped high and
rolling down. The latter cascades
down a high wall with a backdrop of
variegated ficus leaves that are nearly
identical in color, shape and size.
Now one last thing – while they are
beautiful, they’re also quite messy
what with windblown bracts. So I
encourage you not planting one next
to your pool.
Tommy Clarkson
In Manzanillo, visit Ola Brisa
Gardens, Tommy and Patty’s
verdant, multi-terraced tropical
paradise nestled on a hill
overlooking the magnificent vista of
Santiago Bay. Leisurely meander
its curved, paved path, experiencing,
first hand, a delicious array of palms,
plants and flowers from all over the
world. Or, e-mail questions to him at
[email protected]
For back issues of “Roots”, gardening
tips, tropical plant book reviews
and videos of numerous, highly
unique eco/adventure/nature tours,
as well as memorable “Ultimate
Experiences” such a Tropical Garden
Brunches and Spa Services, please
visit www.olabrisagardens.com
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of
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