Dec 31, 2012 - New Year's Eve

The first night we were in PV we walked down by the new pier just to have a look. Good thing we only wanted a look because the entrance to the pier is blocked off. No one can actually walk on it until the grand opening on the 4th of January. Might dirty it I guess. http://youtu.be/UF7749y0DL4 Today was going to be our first beach day since we got here but it was overcast with a cool breeze so we thought maybe we could visit the beach some other day. Instead, we decided to get our first kidney massage and hopped a bus down to Wal-Mart....

Dec 31, 2012 - The Toboggan Run

At about midnight I was awakened by the first pitter patters of rain on the motor home roof. If there is a more helpless feeling than hearing rain on the roof at Villa Celeste when you’re planning an early departure, I don’t want that feeling either. The good news was that it was not a downpour, but it would rain a bit, then let up, then rain a bit more. I am sure I got back to sleep a time or two, but it was clearly not a restful night. Luckily Jill slept through most of it (love those drugs) so we at least would have a well rested...

Dec 30, 2012 - first full day

Must have had a rough day yesterday. We both just crashed when our heads hit the pillow, (lumpy ). Slept right through, (well okay, I did get up once), until 8:00 A.M. PV time. Forget to tell you a funny little story from last night`s dinner. Actually I didn`t have any intention of telling it but Nell says I have to. Anyway, while we were waiting for our dinner to arrive, the waiter brought us a bowl of Taco chips with two little bowls of Salsa, (one hot, the other one hotter). We were trying to figure out which one was the hottest. Nell...

Dec 29, 2012 - Arrival

After a very uneventful four hour and forty minute airplane ride, we landed in Puerto Vallarta. The walk from the plane into the terminal, then the taxi ride into the city, felt like we'd never left. Temperature was a balmy 27 degrees with a gentle breeze blowing. Into our apartment then down to Nacho Daddy's for dinner. A walk down to the new pier, along the beach and onto the Malecon. We didn't go too far down the Malecon, then headed back to the apartment. I realize it's only 8:30 P.M. Abbotsford time but we`re wiped. Tomorrow is going...

Mar 28, 2012 - Puerto Vallarta Sunsets

One of the very best parts of visiting Puerto Vallarta are the evening sunsets. After a day at the pool or on the beach, then it is time to clean up, have a happy hour cocktail, and then wander down to the beach and watch another incredible sunset over the bay. Each night the sunset is different, but each is gorgeous. I am posting some of our favorites from our time here this visit.

Mar 15, 2012 - Downtown Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is a Mexican resort city situated on the Pacific Ocean's Bahía de Banderas. The 2010 census reported Puerto Vallarta's population as 255,725, making it the sixth-largest city in the state of Jalisco. Once a sleepy fishing village, Puerto Vallarta is now an international tourist destination. To the North the city borders the SW part of the state of Nayarit. To the east it borders the municipality of Mascota and San Sebastián del Oeste, and to the South it borders the municipalities of Talpa de Allende and Cabo Corriente....

Mar 12, 2012 - Los Tules Resort - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

We have been visiting Los Tules Resort in Puerto Vallarta for many years - ever since we bought a really good deal on an inexpensive resale time share there on our 20th anniversary. We will have been married 43 years on June 14, and although we have traded and visited other Mexican towns over the years (Mazatlan, Cabo, Cancun, Ixtapa) Puerto Vallarta remains our favorite of all, and the place we gravitate to nearly every spring. We used to go for just one week when I had my school spring break and Will and Katherine always went with us....

Dec 19, 2011 - P.V. et les environs

Partons vers Puerto Vallarta, la magnifique. Très belle température. Prenons l’autoroute payante, jusqu’à la 200 qui est sinueuse et pas d’accotement, ce qui est normale sur certaine route du Mexique. Arrivés au camping Le Tacho’s RV Park vers 15 hres. Camping situé à l’entrée de la ville. Pas très difficile à trouver, sauf qu’en entrant à PV, il faut utiliser les latérales et non la route principale, car la police est là et ne tolère par les « rigs » sur la principale. Beau camping, très paysagé, grands terrains avec patios en pierre....

Dec 13, 2011 - Puerto Vallarta,Mexico

Partons vers Puerto Vallarta, la magnifique. Très belle température. Prenons l’autoroute payante, jusqu’à la 200 qui est sinueuse et pas d’accotement, ce qui est normal sur certaines routes du Mexique. Arrivés au camping Le Tacho’s RV Park vers 15 hres. Camping situé à l’entrée de la ville. Pas très difficile à trouver, sauf qu’en entrant à PV, il faut utiliser les latérales et non la route principale, car la police est là et ne tolère par les « rigs » sur la principale. Beau camping, très paysagé, grands terrains avec patios en pierre....

Apr 13, 2011 - Carbo San Lucas - Puerto Vallarta

We have had a most spectacular time in mexico. I can not believe that the 7 days have passed so quick. The endless supply of food and entertainment have increased everyones waist. The kids camp have programs from 10 am till around 12 midnight. We have been to dance spectaculars and comedy clubs. Most of the jokes are about American things but they are still very funny. We have had a couple of rounds of mini golf, nothing like the roll of the ship to help with my score. Still not sure if it is one strike or more if you hit your ball of the...

Apr 2, 2011 - Puerto Vallarta

I am finally getting around to posting photos from our trip last month to Puerto Vallarta. Sorry to my "traveling chums" that it took a month - I first had to post the photos from granddaughter Avery's first birthday party, and then I flew up to my hometown of Sandwich, MA to visit my mom and dad for a few weeks, and we've been busy! However, here are some photos from our 19 wonderful days in our favorite foreign city...beautiful tropical Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Yes, it is still very SAFE there! We had a wonderful time as always. We bought...

Feb 26, 2011 - Puerto Vallarta - Mexico - Feb 26 to Mar 5, 2011

The Ramsay's and Borwicks went to Villa del Palmar in Puerto Vallarta Mexico from Feb 26 - March 5, 2011. Feb 26 (Sat) - Travel on United Montreal --> Chicago --> Puerto Vallarta - Landed on PV around 1 pm. Found banking machine at airport (Scotia) and took out pesos. - Took bus from airport to hotel (50 pesos approx $5) instead of limo from hotel services at $120 USD. - Settled in to condo and wen food shopping across street. Bought snacks, whole chicken, awesome salsa, Corona, Tequilla, ... Feb 27 (Sun) - Weather: Cool rainy day -...