Sunday in San Francisco, Mexico

Looks like we kept the best for last! We drove to San Pancho which is the locals' name for San Francisco, this past Sunday and spent the day. It is easy to reach within an hour's drive North of Puerto Vallarta. Life carries on pretty much as it always has in the pretty pueblos along the way to San Francisco. Offering colorful culture - and miles of uncrowded beaches to explore - the sweeping changes of the 20th Century seem to have by-passed this coastal Mexican town. San Francisco has retained its slow pace and gives you what you'd expect south of the border. It is really remarkable considering its breathtaking scenerey and its proximity to bustling P.V.! We walked the beach as well as through the town and the place is perfection itself. That is definitely the place we will come and stay in the future.
Here are a few examples of the homes in town.



Come of the critters on the beach!

Botanical Garden of Puerto Vallarta

The Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens is located high in the Sierra Madre Mountains, in a valley, just 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta. It features Palm gardens, a Rose Garden, a Tree Fern Grotto, an Orchid House, Jungle Trails, Tropical Bird Watching, Agave Gardens, displays of Mexican Wildflowers and the Carnivorous Plant collection. It was opened to the public in 2005 and will be a show-stopper in a few years when more of the planting material is mature. We really enjoyed our day. We had lunch there and the food is very good, not to mention the view of the river and the mountains while eating. Here are some photos.











Agave Planting (the makings of tequila)

Update to PJ's Blog

Click on the link to the right for an update on the girls' blog.

Some Shots of Puerto Vallarta´s Central Plaza

After church, you can get a massage or a tattoo!

Another Afternoon at Playa Manzanilla

We had a visit from a very friendly young Ben - although it was a little girl she reminded us of Big Ben.