The Bells! The Bells!

Good Morning From Here Recapped: November 25 to December 1, 2023 Saturday I imagine our tourists who landed last week in our soggy, hotter-than-blazes weather are scrambling through their suitcases, trying to find their socks and fluffy sweaters to ward off the sudden cold snap. One thing Vallarta never is -...

Red Tide, Water Temperatures Drop, Yellowfin Tuna off Corbetena

It's been a real rollercoaster kind of year. If you recall, we moved directly from a La Niña year to an El Niño year. When you go from one extreme to another, something will happen. The entire summer in Puerto Vallarta, even in an El Niño, or warm water...

The Godfather’s Gift

When The Pleasant Uprising was fomented a couple of months ago, I had an idea of the amount of work a band would be--after all, I am something of a theater kid, public-facing performances are a JOB--but I'm happy to report that I might have underestimated just how much...

Take A Deep Breath

What a pleasure are the ocean waves coming up to the shore. Waves of pain from a migraine are the exact opposite: repeated, powerful or overpowering - you catch your breath from the shock. Migraines hurt so much that you forget to breathe. Being deprived of oxygen is the...

Feelings of Despondency and Impotency

We are all watching and waiting to see what happens next in the Middle East. It has been dominating our thoughts but very few are talking about it. There was also fear around the possibility of other countries engaging and creating a potential world war. Feelings of despondency and...

Comfort: Exploring Foam Types in Upholstered Furniture

When choosing a sofa or sectional for your home in Vallarta, the type of foam used plays a crucial role in determining the comfort and durability of the furniture. Furniture manufacturers use a variety of foams, ranging from low-cost alternatives to more premium choices. Before you purchase your sofa,...

Pricing Properties to Sell; Net and Pocket Pricing Dangers

USA Net listing is illegal in many states in the USA because it represents a conflict of interest between the agent and the seller. The net listing agreement gives the agent an incentive to sell the property for as low as possible, rather than getting the best possible price for...

Vegan Diet, Part Two

Becoming vegan slowly is a great way to approach veganism. Cut down on your consumption of animal products by removing the ones you don’t like that much. Then, gradually work on swapping all animal-based ingredients and meals with plant-based alternatives. This is a great way to start healthy eating...

1982: Los Balcones, Vallarta’s First Gay Bar, Makes its Debut

This article originally appeared on Out & About PV. In 1982, a young lesbian named Vicky Macedo made history. She converted her family home, where she had been raised at Juarez 182, Centro,  into the first openly gay bar in Puerto Vallarta.  Her beloved father had died some years before, and her mother...

Dorado Still Dominant, 80 lb. Yellowfin Tuna off Corbetena

After another week of outstanding fishing, things are starting to slow down just a touch. Yes, we still have Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, and more in our world-class fishing grounds of Puerto Vallarta. But now we have Krill, also known as "Whale food." Of course, these tiny squids and microfish...

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