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The Vallarta Paper team gives you the warmest welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. We wish you the best of the stays and hope you find the following information useful.

TIME ZONE: The state of Jalisco and the Riviera Nayarit area (Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Punta de Mita, Litibú, Sayulita, and San Pancho, and Lo de Marcos) are on Central time. beyond that point, time changes to Mexican Pacific Standard Time, or Mountain Time, one hour behind Puerto Vallarta time. Please keep this in mind for your f light schedule.

CURRENCY: Mexican peso is the legal currency. However American and Canadian dollars are widely used and accepted in most establishments. We recommend you try to be aware of the exchange rate.

MONEY EXCHANGE: The easiest and cheapest way to exchange money is to use your debit card in the ATM to withdraw pesos. Be aware of the exchange rate option some ATMs offer upon withdrawal. Exchange houses and hotels usually offer higher rates.

TAXIS: The town and surrounding areas are divided into defined zones. if you are staying in a hotel, fares will be posted by the lobby. If you f lag a cab on the street, ALWAYS agree on the

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cost beforehand. In town, prices are by trip, not by person. Only airport- and maritime port-based taxis charge by person, but you can´t catch those in town. UBER is available in town but will not pick you up in federal-sanctioned areas such as the airport.

BUSES: A system of urban buses carry you through the central part of town. There is a different system to travel south up to El Tuito, and yet another one to travel north up to Sayulita. If you want to travel further in either direction, you will need to catch a bus at the central station. Fare within town is 10 pesos. Drivers won’t give you change.

DRINKING WATER: Puerto Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification of purity for the past two and a half decades. However, the quality of the

Important NumbersPhone Calls Mexico has recently adopted the 10-digit system for all

local, long distance, and toll-free numbers, either land or mobile lines. If you bring your mobile phone from home, check with your provider about services available in Mexico, or consider getting a Mexican SIM card. Most domestic carriers will give you unlimited calls to Mexico, US and Canada for as little as $200 pesos per month, plus some data included.

International Long-Distance Calls From MexicoUS & Canada: Dial 001 + Area Code + NumberOther countries: Dial 00 + Country Code + Area Code + Number

Calls To Mexico From AbroadTo make a call to Mexico from abroad, just dial the country code + the 10-digit number.

Emergency Calls: 911

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Paco MorásEditor

ContributorsCat Morgan, Christie SeeleyJohn Warren, Arlene Pervin

Martin Rosenberg, Oscar ArandaPam Thompson, Poncho Davalos

PhotosRoberto Aceves

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Immigration department 322 224 7719

Canadian consulate – 24/7

800 706 2900Jalisco Tourism Office

322 221 2676Nayarit Tourism Office

322 297 1006Consumer protection

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water tested at the source varies greatly from what comes out of the tap at the other end. We strongly suggest you buy bottled water, available all over town.

TIPPING: In general, you may tip 10-20% in restaurants and bars. Please also try to tip those who bag your groceries or help load your car. Don’t forget to tip your maid, bell boy, masseuse, the band, the entertainment. And by all means, tip more if you want, it will be very much appreciated.

GETTING AROUND: In many places such as Centro Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta there are paths for bikes and pedestrians. Please be respectful of these designations.

EXPORTING PETS: If you are an animal lover and fall for a dog or cat while in town, know that bringing them home with you is an easy and inexpensive process. You only need a certificate of health from a local vet and check with your airline for additional requirements. If you need further information, call the local animal shelter: 322 293 3690.

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Paco Morás

From our readers

Subject: Lost phoneI have been coming to PV for the last 15 years and thor-oughly enjoy the city and the people. On February 26, I went for a walk at app. 7:30 am and lost my cellphone be-tween Las Caracoles and the Internet cafe on the Marina. If anyone has found it please email at linsar@vi- anet.ca. It would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You,Moe BertrandLos CaracolesUnit 709

Featured PhotographerRoberto Aceves

Interphoto / Roberto Aceves Photography

Originally from Mexico City, Roberto Aceves arrived in Puerto Vallarta 25 years ago to never leave. As with many of the

town’s residents, Roberto fell in love with the area as soon as he started to know it. In his case, he did something else: he started to photograph it, which only added to his willingness to stay.

He describes himself as “a passionate lifestyle photographer who absolutely loves his job”. And when you take a look at his work and peek into his portfolio, you realize he is only telling the truth. Every shot of his shows his passion for photography “and everything that comes with it”, as he himself completes.

An easy-going and likeable person, Roberto lets you into his thoughts when you talk to him. You learn about his appreciation for the people he meets, the places he goes and the spontaneity of every shot. The raw reality of everyday life is there for everybody to see, but it takes a special sensitivity, a natural talent, and a trained eye to be able to capture it and to portray it the way Roberto does. He surely accomplishes his wish “to take every picture with the fleeting beauty of those in-between moments in mind”, as it shows in his photographs.

From the Editor

We always have known, and we never get tired of repeating it, that the Banderas Bay and the land surrounding it are a

little corner of paradise. Part of its beauty is the number of animal and plant species that live here.

Just last week, I was telling you about the government’s proposal to remove part of the el Salado Estuary from the protected status. Here is the update: contrary to the original plan, not only was the protected area not downscaled, but forty hectares were added to the project for a total of 208, an increase of 23% to the previous 168 hectares.

That is nothing but good news for the greater Vallarta area, naturally vulnerable to predatory development thanks to its privileged features we talked about above, a blessing which could easily turn into a curse should citizens and dwellers, both permanent and temporary, nationals or expats, not be careful and participative in our own way to express our points of view and let the powers that be know what we feel.

After all, what a better way to show gratitude to what Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit have given us than to take part of all the activities committed people initiate: street cleanings, artistic acts, community support (wait for more about this on our next issue). And as it is a two-way road, I am sure Puerto Vallarta will show its gratitude in many unexpected ways.

Paco Morás

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Be Of The World, Not In It

Martin Rosenberg, PhDMarty journeyed from Anthropology Lecturer at the Museum of Natural History, N.Y.C., President of Illinois’ CPA Society, CEO Tomorrows Software, film producer, and author of three books and many articles. As Director of Posters International Gallery in Puerto Vallarta he is surrounded by fine art. Talks given on creativity, mind/body connection and metaphysical wonders.email: martysanmiguel@gmail.comwww.rosenbergcollection.com

Insight

As you browsed the bookshelves one title seemed to glow. You couldn’t resist its attraction. At that moment, it meant nothing,

about a political figure.

Do I want to get drawn into a world that is not my doing, not my problem, and clearly not in my power to change? I stay empathic, but not involved…and graciously exit this visit quickly to “keep my appointment.” This is not something I learned to do decades ago. It didn’t seem necessary then. Why now? Has the world changed that much? Does everything around us seem to be moving faster? Why do I worry more, laugh less and question whether my daily news is truth or conspiracy?

I understand that my version of reality varies from the views of friends, family and the mass media madness of “breaking news.” The tsunami of information, stories and descriptions of events, and their causes, streaming to us through the Internet, is no longer easily accepted as true or factual. I don’t feel joyful, creative and energetic with such information. It could also affect everyone I come in contact with who sensed my anxiety. Remember that brief meeting I described earlier. If I let someone’s beliefs in…my mind shapes my behavior and attitude to reflect that information. My thoughts are powerful as are yours. We all want to “speak our own truth.”

A single word, truth, has multiple meanings. It gets modified by the context the subject is surrounded by…its context. News is merely information, mostly opinions, events and things such as electric cars.

How did the words “fake news” become the acceptable response to an opinion a person disagrees with? Why isn’t an honest response, “I hear what you’ve said, and while I don’t agree with you, I will consider it”. Then we can form our opinion, which becomes our truth (our opinion).

I admire the scholars, leaders and scientists who can say “don’t believe

what I say, just consider it and form your own opinion”. We implore our children’s teachers to help students become critical thinkers. As adults, however, we argue opinions over the dinner table where I am right and you are wrong. There’s always a flip side to everything. What is presented as true, might not be factual. Or seen through a speaker’s biased experiences may only reflect their reality, not mine.

The best advice I ever received from a gifted mentor was threefold. Be discerning, observe carefully and consider based on my personal experience. How I wish I could practice this in all aspects of my life. If you were with me so far…its time to lighten-up and share some “bits and bobs” as the English would say.

Truth or Consequences is a city in New Mexico. I’ve been there a number of times over the years. Like Vallarta, it has undergone great change. There are a lot of moans and groans over what change brings. Most people are wary of change…the unknown consequences!

T or C as it is known, started as “Hot Springs.” In the 1930s it was famous for its healing baths. During the 40s and 50s a radio, and then popular TV show, was called Truth or Consequences. As good marketers and real estate developers are born to do…they promote. The game show sought a town willing to name itself Truth or Consequences. So, this quiet community took the name and was suddenly thrust into the limelight as a resort. Sound familiar? How did it fare? Did the families that had businesses there and children wanting to stay and live there thrive, or leave? They stayed, and now they enjoy, with gratitude, the fruits of their labors.

Their city is a short drive to Richard Branson’s Space Port, next to Elephant Butte Dam and popular lake, a theater in town, walking trails. Museums, spas and hotels, art galleries, restaurants, fishing and the original healing waters now overflow with happy visitors and residents.

Nearby, new communities arose to enjoy the amenities that change produced. Change is a constant…there is so much beauty, nature and wonderful community life around us when we see beyond our old beliefs.

This is 2020. We’d like that vision. It’s a year where more truth and clarity will be revealed. Go beyond the headlines. We know this is a most challenging time. Just like in politics…our most meaningful actions are local. In a year of great change, there is also great opportunity.

but soon the message would become clear. No coincidence here…you were ready.

Those seconds of freedom from worldly distractions opened the door to an unexpected opportunity. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we would invite more such opportunity into our life?

Why the title of this Insight article? I didn’t invent this phrase. It seems simple, yet it is profound, if we understand how it could influence our health, happiness and prosperity. Stay with me to explore this further.

On too many occasions a glorious morning walk is broken with a chance meeting with an acquaintance. This brief exchange starts with my “How are you? Great to see you.” What follows, could set the tone for your entire day…or not. In too many cases, I hear about an illness, family strife, horrific tragedy in the news, or raving

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Giving BackArlene Pervin

It was part voyeurism and part curiosity that made me check out the scene that night in my neighborhood park, El Parque Infantil de Guadalupe Sanchez.

You could say it was pure chance or good timing that put me in that particular spot at that time of night.

I wanted to see how the community came together and I went to get a glimpse of the scene of the local posada. I had only been standing at the side entrance to the park for less that a minute when a man came up beside me and said, “Who’s in charge of all this”? I really didn’t know what to say at first, not knowing the reason for his question, nor the answer he expected, when he repeated it again. “Who’s in charge of all this?” Not having an answer for him I said, “The community, it’s a posada, a community event.”

“This just brings tears to my eyes” he said. Then he repeated his question once again. Since I really didn’t have an answer for the man, I told him of my history and link to the park and that a friend and I had cleaned the park up of some thirty bags of garbage, and my friend had hired an iron worker to make seats for the swings and that I had painted the whole park and had been care taking the park for the last three years.

“I just want to make a contribution” and he put something in my hand. I didn’t look to see what it was but asked if I could have his name or e-mail so that I could send him a picture and a thank you. “No, he said, just an American,” and waved it off as unnecessary information. “I just want it to go to the people”, he said. And then he was gone. I never saw from what direction he arrived nor where he headed afterwards. Perhaps, he had eaten dinner at Pipi’s or was just walking by.

I’ll surmise he was a tourist who happened upon the scene and his heart opened by what he saw in the park; people enjoying a public space, old and young, as kids played on the swings and neighbors came together to enjoy each other’s company. In any respect, I felt my internal commitment light up again to keep up the park. I left as tears started to well up in my eyes.

The posada was winding down, the debris from the pinata was being picked up,

the plastic cups from Jamaica collected, the tables folded up and the donkey stood braying on the street having performed his duties.

I left the park and returned to my apartment. When I reached into my pocket, I pulled out a folded US$100 bill. I had missed what the donkey did, the priest blessings, and the kids’ enjoyment of the pinata, but circumstance or pure chance played something into my hand and I felt I had been entrusted with a certain honor and a secret obligation to keep up the park. A chance event that only took a few minutes left me speechless, humbled and responsible and with the encouragement of a silent and nameless partner the community and the park will continue to benefit.

The red balloons tied to the swings, slide and park entrances gave a festive air to Parque Infantil de Guadalupe Sanchez and Fiesta 2020. The children’s hands and minds were busy as they painted rocks, made insects, bracelets and headbands from multi-colored pipe cleaners. The kids swung on the swings, crawled through the iron hoop, and slid down the slide. Chips, cake and refreshments were enjoyed by all and when it was time for the large heart- shaped pinata, they each took their turn till it broke apart and spilled its contents to eager hands.

I am thankful that I am able to give back with the help of friends who donated pesos and support to make the park a better place, to let the children explore their creative side, and to appre-ciate a tiny green space in centro Vallarta. I thought of the man who appeared the evening of the posada and hoped he too would be smiling.

As mothers and children left the park with handfuls of candy and children wearing necklaces, and bracelets and carrying their imaginative creations in hand, their smiles were all the reward needed.

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Oscar ArandaOscar Aranda is a biologist, conservationist, environmental writer and author of the book “The secret language of nature. Having headed the sea turtle and cetacean protection programs in Puerto Vallarta for 12 years, he keeps his heart in the Banderas Bay despite living in Spain. You can contact him at osaranda@yahoo.com or through his webpage www.relatosdelanaturaleza.org

Walking among trees and birds

We all like trees, at least we all who love nature. We also like the birds visiting them, their feathers and songs. I am

assuming that if you, my dear reader, are reding this first paragraph. you will have a relentless love for nature and will enjoy the wise, silent company a tree can offer us.

Sometimes I get to think about the invisible relationships; about those links that living beings can get to have, and I am not talking about symbiosis or mutualism, but about something much more tangible. You won’t deny that sometime you have been delighted while lying under a tree, feeling how, while you gaze at the sky through the dense foliage, your body and mind fill with peace. Have you connected with nature? I think you have, and I think that same connection is present between animals and plant alike.

I invite you to connect with nature for a moment; let’s lie under a leafy tree. Pick the one you like; I will choose the beautiful huanacaxtle (Enterolobium cyclo-carpum), typical tree of the region. Being there under our tree, let’s look at those little birds that suddenly decide to appear

jumping from one branch to another, looking carefully between the leaves in search of some clueless insect to quench their hunger. There will be other birds that will perch on it just to rest, choosing a branch where they will find shelter and security. Perhaps some will arrive who, so sure of themselves, will perch on the highest part and claim before all that this tree is their territory. And in the meantime, a carpenter starts hammering a thick branch noisily. What will the tree feel in the face of so much hustle and bustle? Perhaps since it was just a bud, our beloved tree has prepared its tree structure to enjoy this moment.

Have you ever thought about the relationship between trees and birds? Science has perfectly described the symbiotic relationships that exist between birds and trees and how both can benefit each other. However, although it may be

easy for us to imagine and explain how important trees are for birds, it is more difficult to explain the dependence of trees upon birds or the relationship they can have with humans.

Let’s imagine for a moment that we are a tree and the time around us runs faster than our own life. Plenty lot of insects come and constantly nibble our leaves and gnaw our wood. What an itch! Luckily there is also an army of birds relieving our itching, who with their continuous pecking and incessant jumps through all our corners and most inaccessible barks, eliminate a lot of annoying insects. A single small bird can consume 1,000 insects a day. Thank you, birds!

Birds need trees to obtain food and hide it, but also use them as shelter and to protect themselves from the sun, cold, rain and wind. They can nest safe from their

predators and can their families, but also use them as observation and surveillance posts. On the other hand, the trees do not care that the birds eat their fruits and seeds, because in the end they will end up coming out again and will fall in very remote areas, ready to germinate. Without being previously digested by birds, many seeds are unable to germinate on their own, so the participation of the birds is essential so that there are always new trees. And if we believe that pollination is a matter of insects, let’s not forget the admirable hummingbirds, orioles and a lot of other species, which also contribute to the seed production by trees.

And what about the human species and its relationship with trees? Are we really connected with them? We still have much to discover, and the relationships between birds and trees are undoubtedly much more advanced than those we humans have with them. I think the first thing we should do is to recognize trees (and plants in general) as complex beings, capable of communicating, adapting and being generous. We must accept that in their own way plants are aware of themselves and that they are capable of responding ingeniously to the stimuli around them.

It is not that my love for the plant world makes me want to see them as intelligent beings. It has already been said before, although it has been difficult for the scien-tific world to take seriously the claims of a few brave botanists. I like to remember the words of the Austro-Hungarian botanist Raoul Francé, who said at the beginning of the 20th century that “Man thinks that plants lack movement and sensitivity because he doesn’t take the time to observe them”. The same goes for the intelligence of plants: Although they lack a nervous system and a brain as we know it in the animal world, they are able - like us - to perceive their environment and react to it, although they do through totally different mechanisms that are now known with the term “Plant Neurobiology”, although I like to call it “Plantelligence”.

Next time you are walking among trees and birds, lie under the pleasant shade of your favorite tree and think that every-thing is connected under your feet. Think about how your legs and hands become roots and they meet those of other trees. Imagine a little and listen carefully to what they are talking about. You may discover that the trees are enjoying their company as much as when the birds perch on them. You have connected with nature!

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Come feel Los Bambinos, the heart of Puerto Vallarta Old Town!

While here in Puerto Vallarta, don’t miss Olas Altas first performance group, Los Bambinos! For over a decade

straight, this group of four brothers has earned their fame with precise harmonies, masterful instrumentation and great humor during their weekly shows. Los Bambinos are an emblematic staple in Old Town Puerto Vallarta, presenting five different shows, six-nights per week during the 2020 season.

Los Bambino’s six weekly, 8-10 PM shows include:

• Mondays: Help! Tribute to the Beatles

• Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Queen • Thursdays: Music Legends 50’s, 60’s

& 70’s.• Fridays: nights invite you to get your

dancing shoes on for Fiesta Latina! • Saturdays: Big Girls Don’t Cry

featuring Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Seating begins at 6 pm.

Each of their shows highlights the tasteful mix of traditional and interna-tional tunes that Vallarta loves about this talented group. Growing up listening to the Beatles and classic rock, the four Morales brothers bring learned to sing a capella together before taking their voice to the stage. In their musical selections, the brothers beautifully synchronize their voices capturing an authentic sound.

On Fridays, their concert brings you the heart of Latin American music that is an intimate part of their musical history. These shows allow you to sit back and become a part of the history of Mexico through their music. This performance showcases the group’s musical tradition with colorful guitar accentuated with passionate vocals.

Los Bambinos are pleased to offer their

concerts at restaurant venue: Bambinos Trattoria (www.bambinostrattoria.com). Come hungry for an authentic Italian meal and leave satisfied as a talented kitchen team and dedicated wait-staff serve you. Check out unbiased reviews on Trip Advisor! Bambinos Trattoria is located at Aguacate #314, at the corner of Carranza street in Old Town Puerto Vallarta. For reservations call 322 222 4357 (English spoken), tickets available online at www.bambinostrattoria.com. See you at the show!

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Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes of love and experiences

Hi there, I hope you had a fantastic time during the week and if you’re getting to know Puerto Vallarta and Riviera

Nayarit, welcome to our little town. Today I would like to talk to you about my experience having a pig as a pet; some of you know these while others don’t, but YES, I have a pet pig. You may have seen us on Mexico Life on HGTV. First, I would like to mention why I decided to have a pet pig instead of a dog; I feel lately I like to be different and try new things and also, I don’t consider myself like in the norm sometimes. You may have seen me; I like to wear vivid colors on my shoes or my pants walking around Olas Altas. I thought having a pet pig would be cool and unique. I remember the day he arrived in Puerto Vallarta: he flew from Mexico City by Aeromexico cargo. I did my research, I had been told that my pig, Paco Adobo, was a mini pig and the farm in Mexico City told me he would grow as a medium-size dog. He is a male pig, and no

Poncho DavalosAlfonso “Poncho” Davalos, is a real estate Agent for The Agency Puerto Vallarta. He enjoys dealing with people, playing with his dog, and he has a pet pig, YES a pet pig.

Wandering around town

one told me that in the future he would get tusks, so I didn’t know that. They eventually happened to be so noticeable. Anyway, I had a party for Paco Adobo when he arrived in Puerto Vallarta. I remember my friend Corinna was there, my client Irene was there with her friend too, and some other people who wanted to meet Paco Adobo. If you follow me on my social media, maybe you saw some of his pictures while he was tiny. I remember one day Leslie Jordan was walking on Pulpito street while I was having dinner with my friend Blaire and a friend of hers took a selfie between Leslie Jordan and Paco Adobo, he still must have it. We enjoyed walk around Olas Altas and it was incredibly funny that at night people didn’t know he was a pig, people thought he was a dog. The most common questions I received were: -How much does he weigh? -How big he will get? -What does he eat? -Do you eat bacon? -How long do pigs live?

After a few days, I became a pro; it seemed that I had a script on my mind because the questions were the all the time, but the not cool part was when people used to call him bacon, or asked if I was planning to eat him in Christmas, but I got over it after a few months laughing a lot.

The funny part of all this story that I’m telling you are 2 funny experiences. One day I was walking around the main plaza, and they had an altar exhibition. I was filming a video with Paco Adobo, the camera behind him, him disco-vering and walking around the altars, but something happened with his collar, he got loose and started to run. Imagine me running all over downtown trying to catch a pig! I am sure people who saw me laughed a lot with that scene. Another story I have about him: it was December 24, we were walking down the steps next to the funicular and again his collar got loose. Just picture that in your mind: I had my cellphone, my car keys, my briefcase and the pig with me walking down, as soon he felt he was off, he started to go down fast. I just looked into the street and there were too many cars driving by Pulpito and Olas Altas street. I left all my belongings on the steps and I went to get my pig. Honestly, I just thought I didn’t want him to get hurt. After 15 minutes of me chasing him and him squealing and all the residents of Suites Janitzio and Pinnacle seeing us from the terraces, I finally tackled him, got him to his collar again and the guys from a vacation rental company saw me and gave me my belongings. Another cute story happened at The Palm, in one of the Amy Armstrong shows a few years ago. I took Paco to the forum, she asked me to be on stage, and she said something like “is the guy

with the pig here?” I was that guy now, then she asked me what he ate, and made did a joke on how delicious Paco could be if I moisturized his skin in maple syrup. I thought it was very funny. But time flies so fast and I felt my friend Paco Adobo was sad being just at my house, not enjoying the patio I had for him in our house, as he was in the closet most of the time. I know it sounds funny, my pig was in the closet! The connotation of that when I talked to people was cute, but I was actually getting worried about how happy he was, m. My friend Jeri, who is a realtor too, told me she had a friend who owned a ranch, had a pet pig named Pepa, and was looking for a boyfriend for her. As soon Jeri heard that, she called me right away and told me she had found a beautiful place for Paco to live. After my initila resisting to make the move, I drove with her to the ranch at La Desem-bocada and I met her friend. I met the other animals she has there: dogs, ducks, horses, etc. When I saw that beautiful place, I thought it was the time for him to live as a farm animal, not in my closet. A few months later I drove him to the ranch; he was very spoiled with me, and he was inside my house all day or sitting next to me if I was working at home, but as soon we got to the ranch he started to explore it, his tail wagging when he took his place under a tree. After I made the arrangements, I went to say “see you soon Paco, thank you for everything”. I was with some tears in my eyes, but I didn’t want to be sad, it was the best for him. At the end of those 4 years, I had one of the best experiences ever in my life having a pet pig, I would say to my next date: I have a pet pig, his name is Paco Adobo and he lives in a ranch – BTW, I know how to say that in French too. I’m very thankful for both choices, the one when I decided to have him, trying to give information to people about what was like to live with a pig, and going to the market with him, and the one when he moved with his girlfriend. But wait a minute, if you’re wondering if I just dropped him and I don’t take care of him anymore, I do. I send his monthly payment for his expenses and eventually, I will go and visit him, I will know when it is the best time to do it. I hope I didn’t bore you with my adventure in Puerto Vallarta with a pig, see you next week wandering around town.

Fabulous Homes And Their Owners

For thirty-five years, since 1985, friends of the International Friendship Club (IFC) have been allowing the club to take visitors

to and residents of Puerto Vallarta to see their homes. It has been an ongoing relationship that has allowed you to see fabulous homes in exchange for the price of a ticket and the owners know that all the profits from the tours are used by IFC to support medical, educational and cultural charities in this area.

Travel in comfort on our air-condi-tioned tour bus while enjoying an enter-taining narrative by our friendly tour guides. Each tour visits three or four homes around the hills and coastline of P.V. and some of them require walking on

hills, cobbled streets and steps, so make sure that your hips, knees and feet are capable of handling those conditions.

The tours run on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and leave the Sea Monkey Restaurant (at the foot of Aquiles Serdan on the beach) at 10:30. So come early and enjoy coffee and breakfast on the beach. You can buy your tickets online at www.toursforvallarta.com or at the Sea Monkey between 9:00 and 10:00 on the day of the tour.

In over 700 reviews, Trip Advisor rates IFC Home Tours in the top 10 of over 300 tours in Vallarta. We are confident that you will have a good time for a good cause.

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Pam ThompsonPamela Thompson operates HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, a multi-faceted, independent, resource network that is here for your total health and well-being. We offer assistance to help find a physician, hospital and diagnostic service for any healthcare needs Pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com

Health Matters

As I used to do in the PVTribune, it is Sunday and I am scrambling for a topic. I just seem to write about the same things over and

over. I need some fresh ideas please!

Today I will cover a little bit of this and a little bit of that….

If you are returning north and are going to submit medical claims for reimbur-sement, remember that you must have a report to match your receipts. For prescriptions, you must have a copy of the prescription and staple the receipt on it.

No Medical Matters this year but watch for next year! I will begin working on this around July or August. It will be here before you know it!

Wash your hands. Wash your hands. Wash your hands.

Insurance is only accepted as form of payment for an admission with a 24 hour stay. It is important to make sure your insurance is one accepted by local, private hospitals.

It is very important to be registered with your consulate. Easy to do, online. For the links, just send me an email. Why? Because if we have a disaster, don’t you want someone looking for you?

Upon being admitted to any private hospital, the hospital will request a ‘check in’ deposit. The amount depends on

the diagnosis of the patient. If someone has insurance, this will be cleared once the guarantee of payment arrives to the hospital. If there is a deductible to be paid, then the deposit will go to that. Deposits are in pesos.

Do you know that we have an excellent, bilingual maxillofacial specialist here in the area now? This specialist treats many diseases, injuries, and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws, hard and soft tissues of the mouth, and maxillofacial (jaws and face) region. He treats snoring as well! If you would like a consult with Dr. Ziggy, just let me know.

As well, we have an outstanding new hematologist in the area! He is young, bright, and innovative and handles issues from anemia to leukemia, anything to do with blood! Dr. Noe Vega and if you would like an appointment, just let me know.

I have a continual need for hospital sized soaps, shampoos, hygiene items to put together for hygiene kits for the patients at Regional Hospital. Coloring books, color crayons would be welcome too!

I would suggest to folks selling food at the markets to come up with some type of see through cover for the items. We are all on high alert right now for the passing of germs and I have always thought that this area needs to be addressed (for items not wrapped).

And once again, please send ideas for article topics and speakers programs. This old brain of mine needs some new creative themes!

Here is to a germ-free week. WASH YOUR HANDS!

During the first hours of March, Clínica Sanmaré released details of the preventive medical check-up programs they will be

offering during the month of March for the health of all women. Also, they declared to be in favor of feminist movements being carried out in the country to safeguard the lives of all women, with two allusive campaigns.

It was the Medical Director, Dr. Carlos Alberto Quintero Delgado, who announced that “during March, we will have a series of medical packages consisting of preventive check-ups for women’s health, among them the basic, general, preventive to detect breast, ovarian and cervical cancer medical check-ups, “he said.

Present in the presidium were in Félix Ireta, Sanmaré Health Care Group General Director, Favyola del Hoyo, Head of Reception, María Silva, Head of Nursing and Dr. Carlos Quintero. They, on behalf

of all the clinic’s collaborators, claimed to be in favor of all the actions which benefit health and take full care of women.

On his side, Mr. Ireta stressed that “one of Sanmaré’s commitments is to be of all citizens and visitors. We are a clinic for evryone. Our prices are accessible so that anyone can make these check-ups and other consultations with all our medical specialists, who are renowned in the city, thus creating trust. “

Clínica Sanmaré has been recognized by patients, on social networks and on Google recommendations, as a fair-charging clinic, which is affordable to all people, with a good, centric location for everybody, as well as for the warmth and service shown to all patients.

In the same topic, to take care of women’s health and life, two campaigns were announced to be carried out in order to strengthen the country-wide

feminist movements. Firstly, Sanmaré will be announced as #SafeClinic. Per Director Félix Ireta’s instructions, the clinic be enabled as a safe place for any woman who goes through a violence event and has nowhere to go , or if you are passing by the clinic and do not feel safe to continue your journey, you can enter and wait to make a decision on what to do.

It was also announced that they installed a “Pink Wall” so that all the public visiting the clinic put up a positive message, whether it is a success, motivational, inspi-

Clinica Sanmaré starts its women’s preventive check-ups

rational or supportive quote, for all the women in the world. This Pink Wall’s goal is to be completely covered with notes with positive messages for women by the end of the month.

For more information and appoint-ments availability for check-ups, you can check their social networks (facebook: Sanmaré Health Care Group) or to make an appointment directly at 322 252 1711.

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By Christie SeeleyFrom Oakland, California to Puerto Vallarta…lured by music of guitars and sounds of the sea. vallartasounds.com

All Roads Lead to Rome, or so they say

I helped a friend decorate an apartment for Airbnb and had the best time! He created a charming apartment in the Zona Romántica and asked me to help

market it. Unlike many places in the area, while right in the middle of the romantic zone, it did not have a real “Mexican” feel. While beautifully done, it tended to have more of the minimalist practicality of Bauhaus or mid-century modern. How to add Mexican touches without disrupting the clean lines of Bauhaus AND do it on a budget?

I started with traditional panels of papel amate created by the Trejo Gonzales family of Puebla. One can find their beautiful creations and brilliant designs that carry on a centuries-old tradition from the mountains of Puebla of bark paper at their stall on the corner of Basilio Badillo and Pino Suárez in the Zona Romántica.

I then framed a poster from the first annual Bahia World Music Festival that a friend and I organized in December. The artwork from the festival brought in a local musical reference as well as the playful touch of the creative painting by Julio Soto Noyola of Puerto Escondido.

My friend Ramiro at Uruapan Framing on Venustiano Carranza just below Insur-gentes created a lovely full-length mirror to match the abundant wood details of the apartment. He gave the frame a nice

bamboo texture lightening up the wood and creating a feeling more akin to our tropical climate.

I was still on the lookout for some intense color when I stopped into one of my favorite home decor consignment shops, Espacios, also on Carranza just below Insurgentes. There I spotted an incredible painting high up on the wall. In bright reds and golds, the style was suggestive of that of Gustav Klimt. Octopi and fish emerged from the bottom of a fiery ocean--it leaped right into my arms! On closer inspection, I found a local Mexican artist had signed it. An hour later, in conversation at Babel Bar with Esaú Galván and Alberto Mimi Ramírez of the wonderful flamenco group Tatewari, they commented to me that it looked like the work of a friend of theirs who is also a talented violinist, Eugenia Prieto. Indeed, we established that it was her painting.

I heard Eugenia perform with Cheko Ruiz when he had his Gypsy Rumba show at the Palms some years ago. She is spectacular on the violin and equally so with the paintbrush! Born to a very artistic Puerto Vallarta family originally from Spain, they immersed Eugenia in the art world since childhood. Both parents were renowned artists, and she was producing excellent designs early on. Her subse-quent studies of oil technique with the American painter Bill White and aesthetic and artistic theory with renowned painter Raymundo Valencia produced a dynamic artist. The magnificent painting I acquired had been part of a unique project entitled Sea Monsters, shown by Eugenia in Puerto Vallarta in 2013. The talented young woman is celebrated in both plastic arts and music and performs at special concerts in the Puerto Vallarta area and the Riviera Nayarit. Eugenia Prieto is currently playing violin Monday evenings at Benittos, Paseo de la Marina #121, Marina Vallarta; Thursdays at Mister Ribs in Nuevo Vallarta and Friday evenings at Zuka Beach House in Bucerias.

When I commented to my daughter on this great discovery, she replied, “Mom, you will always be led to the music!” My daughter is undoubtedly right about that! My goal here in Puerto Vallarta is to hear as much beautiful music, especially that of Mexican and other Latino musicians, as I can fit into my schedule and to share my enthusiasm with my readers. If they are not already addicted to the excellent variety of local talent, I want to bring them into the circle. You can read more about the groups I follow and get a schedule of when and where they are playing on my website vallartasounds.com. And, please, come on out and enjoy the music.

By John WarrenJohn Warren is the publicity director of the International Friendship Club (IFC). The IFC runs the very popular Home Tours, raises money for twenty or more charities, provides free medical and dental care to Mexicans and hosts anyone interested in enjoying lectures, Spanish classes and social events. www.ifcvallarta.com

Sex In This City

Why do the magnificent humpback whales come to this beautiful part of paradise? To breed.

Many tourists come here for sex, too. But, unlike the whales, the tourists and their sexual partners often experience some grave medical consequences of their nights and days of delight. The sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS are caused by a lack of knowledge and education about safe sexual practices, sheer stupidity (I know what I should do, but I’ll be OK) or the predatory practices of wealthy “clients” paying higher prices for unprotected sex. SETAC is here to help. https://www.setac.com.mx/servicios/

SETAC is a registered charity dedicated to treating people with HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections. It does this through education and disse-mination of information to generate responsible decision-making on sexual health in the Jalisco Coast and Banderas Bay region. It’s been here for ten years.

The community center is now a suite of consultation rooms, a pharmacy and doctor’s office located at Aldanaca 178-4A and 4B, Col. Versalles.

Their Wellness Center in the Zona Romántica is open from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm M-F and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and is at Lázaro Cárdenas 379, Col. Emiliano Zapata. SETAC also has a van that visits over forty “hot-spots,” such as bars, restaurants, and parks every Friday and Saturday night between 11:00 pm and 4:00 am. The van has a consulting area where a doctor and patient can talk in total privacy and a cot, where medications can be administered.

It is an excellent way to reach out to the sex-trade workers and their clients and is funded by the Government of Jalisco.

The International Friendship Club (IFC) has been supporting SETAC for many years. It funds two programs. One is to provide special powdered milk formula to babies of moms who are HIV/Aids positive and who, consequently, are unable to breastfeed their newborns for fear of passing the virus on to them. The babies receive this formula for their first two years of life and access to testing and care from SETAC doctors for as long as they need it.

IFC also provides financial help for the education of young people regarding

self-care. A new program that will soon be launched by SETAC will establish peer-to-peer groups of young adults aged between 16 and 24. It will include infor-mation about sexuality, STIs, and the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and pornography. IFC will be helping cover the costs of writing, designing, and printing the necessary educational materials. Previously, the club helped finance the costs of educational materials that have been distributed to schools, orphanages, and prison waiting-rooms.

Sex-tourism is a driver of the economy here. SETAC is doing all that it can to make it safe for all participants. They educate the local youth, the sex trade workers, and their clients about the consequences of unsafe sex, and they treat the fallout from it. They are doing an excellent job with the resources they have.

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Close to 200 art enthusiasts showed up for the most recent exhibition for Brewster Brockmann at Galeria Pacifico, which opened with a

cocktail inauguration on February 26th during the weekly Art Walk on Wednesdays in the Historic Zone downtown. This annual event by the incredibly talented sculptor and painter is always highly anticipated, and some collectors actually schedule their vacations to coincide with it. Although a sculpture and several paintings were sold during the opening, the artist is bringing in additional pieces that weren’t quite finished in time for the inauguration to replace those already shipped to clients.

Brewster grew up in a family of artists in Guadalajara, but he initially studied biology at Bennington College in Vermont and had aspirations to be a forest ranger, although he always had a talent for drawing. Art eventually won his focus, and Brockmann worked as a sculptor and painter in the Vallarta area for many years since receiving a Master’s degree and being a teaching assistant at the presti-gious Cranbrook Art Institute near Detroit. During that period, Brockmann also won a six-month fellowship in the Kohler Corpo-ration’s Art in Industry program where he made sculptures in cast iron, two of which were acquired in the collection of Kohler’s Museum of Art.

Rave Reviews for Brewster Brockmann’s Exhibit at Galeria Pacifico

great overview of pieces from around the world and also provided an opportunity to visit many contemporary museums, the Picasso Museum being especially influential.

Brockmann’s paintings come in all sizes from 8x10 inches to 6x8 feet and his clay and cast bronze sculptures from six inches to six feet. His collectors include the famous Mexican artist Alejandro Colunga, Karen Lauder (Estee Lauder), and John and Ann Marion, who founded the Georgia O’Keefe Museum in Santa Fe, NM, as well as the contemporary art space, Site Santa Fe , and John had been the chairman and head auctioneer at Sotheby’s US before retiring. Brewster’s exhibit will remain mounted through March 28, but Galeria Pacifico always maintains a significant display of Brockmann’s work at their spacious second floor location at 174 Aldama, just 75 feet up from Colunga’s fantasy chairs and bench sculptures.

The gallery also sponsors the Free Malecon Sculpture Tours at 9:30 on Tuesday mornings and at 6:00 on Thursday evenings, which are led by Pacifico’s owner, Gary Thompson. Both of these tours run weekly in support of Vallarta’s non-profit Library and Community Center, Biblioteca Los Mangos, which receives no gover-nment funding. A Los Mangos represen-tative great fully accepts any donations

Brewster started collecting Pre-Co-lumbian artifacts with an uncle when he was only eight years old. His long-term interest in tribal art and artifacts in Mexico and throughout the world can be seen as elements in much of his art, as is also the case with animals from this area and throu-ghout Mexico, as well as from Africa. In fact, this year’s exhibit was preceded shortly before by a trip to collect ceremonial masks in the nation of Burkina Faso, which had been inspired by similar trip to the neighboring African nation of Mali during the previous year. During the year before that, Brewster’s trip to Paris for the world’s largest festival of tribal art gave him a

offered. Last season the tours collected almost $5,000 in donations, and one very kind hearted participant, Linda Garrett, purchased four new computers for the library. The morning tour starts at the north end of the Malecon where the sculptor Mathis Lidice explains the symbols in his large bronze, “Millennium,” located at the rear of the Hotel Rosita. The 6:00 Thursday tours start at Galeria Pacifico and head south to the Demetro Galeria next to the park of mosaic tiles. The sculptor Jim Demetro offers beverages and snacks to the participants while he talks about his five monumental sculptures in Vallarta and explains how bronze sculptures are made. More information may be found in the Events section at <GaleriaPacifico.com>.

City EventsCeviche & Aguachile Tianguis Andador Fca. Rodríguez, Old TownEvery Tuesday12: 00 am – 6:00 pm322 223 0095

Tour in a Sustainable VehicleTourism City OfficeIndependencia 123Monday to Sunday9:00 am - 3:00 pm322 223 0095

Downtown Walking TourTourism City OfficeIndependencia 123 Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00 am & 12:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am322 222 0923

Tours in the “El Salado” EstuaryBlvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio S/N door 4,Monday to Saturday9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm$ 300 pesos adults $ 100 pesos children322 226 2878 322 175 7539

Papantla Traditional Ceremony Paseo Díaz Ordaz, across from Bodeguita del MedioMonday to Sunday6:00 pm Voluntary donation322 223 0095

Clowns & Mime Shows “Aquiles Serdán” AmphitheaterDowntownMonday to Sunday6:15 pm - 12:30 amVoluntary donation

Cat MorganNewEnergyConsciousness.com RivieraNayaritFun.com An Energy Medicine Specialist, Cat Morgan facilitates healing where Quantum Physics meets Consciousness in experiential hands-on sessions and workshops. Living on the Banderas Bay and Riviera Nayarit for 11 years, Cat also enjoys assisting folks with vacation and relocation while thoroughly enjoying the Banderas Bay lifestyle here in Mexico.

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Farmer Market

There are regular market called tianguis that occur in many neighbourhoods throughout the week where you can usually buy

produce. clothing and household items. the markets and events here represent local producers, artisans and entrepreneurs. unless noted (*) most run from the first week of november through april.

FridayMarsol Friday Market by the Pier - 9:30 am -1:30 pmOpen every Friday all year located on Francisca RodriguezSayulita Mercado del Pueblo - 10 am -2 pm –

On Calle Revolucion before the bridge Southside Shuffle every second week from 6 pm - 10 pmOn Basilio Badillo, Old Town

SaturdayOlas Altas Farmer’s Market - 9:30 am - 2 pmat Lazaro Cardenas Parks, Old Town

Three Hens & a Rooster Market 9 am - 1:00 pm at the Lions Club, Madero # 280 Old Town

Tianguis Lo de Marcos – Located at Main plaza

Nuevo Vallarta Market- 9am - 3pmLocated at the gazebo on the malecon

SundayHuanacaxtle Farmer’s Market - 9 am -3pmLocated at La Cruz Marina

TuesdayRiviera Farmeret Market 9am - 2 pmIn Nuevo Vallarta Paseo de los Cocoteros #55 Rear Parking of the Nuevo Vallarta Business Center

WednesdayBucerias Forever Spring Market - 9 am - 1pmIn the parking lot of Chedraui BuceriasVallarta ArtWalk - 6 pm - 10 pmVarious locations in downtown vallartaar-twalk.com

ThursdayBucerias ArtWalk - 7-9pm - along Lazaro Cardenas

Marina Vallarta Night Market- 6 pm -10 pm along the marina boardwalkMarina Vallarta Night Market- 6 pm -10 pm - along the marina

Health and Wellness

Boosting Your Immune System with Food

As the airplanes arrive with x-pats and tourists, unfortunately, so do their viruses like the flu, and the corona virus scare that is

now emerging. Take the advised precau-tions flying, and another part of helping to protect your body is by boosting the immune system. One easy way to do this is with food and supplements which will help you to avoid falling victim to colds, flu and other viruses. Washing your hands regularly with SOAP and not touching your mouth, nose and eyes helps tremendously. How can two people can have the same exposure and one gets sick and the other doesn’t? The diffe-rence is quite often their immune system.

What IS our Immune System?? It is a network in our body of cells, tissues

and organs that work together to keep us healthy by fighting off harmful parasites, viruses, and fungus. Our immune system acts like a barrier between our body and the bacteria and viruses that can make us sick. When this system is compromised by diet, environmental and lifestyle, illness occurs.

Our amazing defense systems are two main parts: The Mucus Membranes which use white blood cells to fight infec-tions before they get inside us: (nose, mouth and eyes), and our T and B cells that work together to create antibodies that fight off invaders and destroy infected cells. Our bone marrow and spleen are also key as they make white blood cells to fight infection, with our lymphatic system transporting lymph (which contains white blood cells) throughout our bodies. What an amazing team that all works together unconsciously to keep us alive!

FOOD is one of the easiest tools to boost and create a strong immune system. When it comes to phytochemicals (the bioactive chemical compounds in plants), studies have shown that the more fruits and veggies you eat the better off you are. Our body requires specific nutrients for optimal immunity. Immune boosting vitamins and minerals are folate, zinc, iron, beta-carotene, B6, B12, C, D and E. Vitamins can be costly, however, the best boosters are found in the produce isle!

Kiwi: Great source of Vitamin C, folate, more potassium than a banana, and antioxidants alpha-Tocopherol and lutein. Wash well and include the peel for high fiber and is fabulous for your microbiome.

Garlic: Medicinally used for centuries and enhancing the immune system, garlic contains alliin. When you crush whole garlic, it activates alliin which turns into the active compound allicin. Let it sit for 10 minutes to activate. Garlic also offers additional sulfur-containing compounds with healing properties. Add it last to your recipes when possible.

Onions: Containing two major compounds: antioxidant flavonoids anthocyanin and quercetin, and alliin! Red and yellow onions are higher in quercetin, which is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-cancer properties. The highest concentration is found in the outer rings. Cooked or raw; perfecto!

Ginger: A medicinal powerhouse: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimi-crobial all protect against infectious disease. The compound gingerol is most respon-sible for its anti-cancer properties, as well as the curcuminoids that are also found in turmeric. Keep a root in the freezer. Grate in smoothies or stir-fry or add to your tea.

Probiotics (good bacteria in your gut), Prebiotics (feed the probiotics) and fermented foods play a huge role on almost every important function in our bodies and is great for digestion and upper respiratory infections. Super easy in supplement form! Also found in kimchi, sauerkraut, tempeh, miso, kefir and here in Mexico, tuba! You can also purchase this. Look for a 50 billion count and less additives in the ingredients.

Prebiotics found in jicama, chicory root, garlic, onions, leeks, leafy

greens, bananas and the peel of kiwi.

Nutritional Yeast contains beta glucans that have power infection prevention and immune boosting properties by enhancing natural killer cell activity. It has a cheesy taste!

Berries: SUPERFOOD! High in antioxi-dants, VC, ellagic acid (prevents tumor growth). So much good in berries! Eat them!

Citrus Fruits are rich in antioxi-dants. Lucky for us here in Mexico, we have an abundant of fruit stands that make fresh squeezed orange and grape-fruit juice! Limes are abundant and the ‘Little Cuties’ are in season! Smelling citrus also helps with reducing stress. Leave out the white processed sugar (a lot in Mexican homemade fruit waters) and use honey if you need to sweeten.

Other foods: mushrooms, apples (high fiber), sunflower seeds, red peppers (tons of C, E, beta-carotene), vitamin D sunshine here in Mexico (an article unto itself!), and zinc are a few more suggestions to aid in health and wellbeing when it comes to your immune system. Preventive medicine is located right in your kitchen. Vegetables also contain a lot of protein. (Where do you think animals get their protein from?) Shop and support your local Mexican mercado to find all the fresh vegetables you need to stay healthy. How easy is that? ENJOY!

For questions or comments email Cat@NewEnergyConsciousness.com or Cat@CatMorgan.me

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