3rd Annual Puerto Vallarta Dog Show

This show took place across from the Sheraton Hotel in the municipal park. Stan and I volunteered and had a great time.




Large Breeds



Small Breeds





Stan was in charge of selling refreshments



How many men does it take to put up a tent???



Agility Competition for Dogs of All Sizes and Abilities

Caberneigh Farms, Mexican-style

We came across this lovely hacienda on our way to one of the local beaches one day. How about it girls?

Good Surfing and Going Fishing in Sayulita

Sayulita is very popular with surfers - lots of young people - a reminder of what the California beaches might have looked like in the 50's and 60´s (on the beach we visited in any case). Apart from that, it is developing real estate wise surpassing, we were told, Puerto Vallarta. There seems to be a real estate office on every corner.



Surfers, Pelican and Dog (interested in pelican)





Surf Instructors???

Huichol Indians of Mexico

The Huichol Indians´native home is away from the sea. They come to Puerto Vallarta to display and sell their art. They are very colorful in their traditional costumes. This young couple are enjoying what might be a rare visit to the ocean.

Update on PJ and Nicole's Blog

Check the winter shots at the farm and the trip to New York photos by clicking on the PJ and Nicole's Blog Link to the right.

Totally Recyclable Roofing!

The Old and the New of Puerto Vallarta

Primitive beach dwelling contrasting with hi-rise hotels in the background.

The Birds of Boca de Tomates

Great bird watching at the mouth of the river emptying into the Bay of Banderas

Dinner with Two Irish Lasses

We met Bridget (Bridie if you’re Irish) last year on the beach. Found out she was staying right around the corner from our place and saw each other a few times before the end of the season. We reconnected this year – same place, same time, different year. Her old friend, Joan, is visiting from Chicago for a couple of weeks and they invited us over for dinner last Friday. Bridget’s condo this year is right on the Malecon with a glorious view of the bay and nightly sunsets.

Keeping in Touch on the Net!

Olivia’s mom, Ellen, tells us that she pines for her buddy Stan. As a treat, she sometimes gets to look at his picture on the computer!

Beach Exploration

Drove out in the search of the perfect beach yesterday. We first went to Sayulita but the place is so crammed with people and cars that we decided to head back towards Punta de Mita. Found out when we arrived back home that our landlord, Alejandro saw us there! He is building a house there and said that prices in Sayulita were now higher than in PV.

This is one of the beaches at Punta de Mita, very beautiful and wading-friendly as the rollers are quite small compared to some of the other beaches. Unfortunately, it was so windy yesterday we couldn´t keep the umbrella in place. So carried on... we'll try it again though.








Twin Photos at Punta de Mita







We also found another beach we liked - Manzanilla Beach. Almost deserted. The only activity was some oyster fishermen shucking them.

Boca de Tomates

Spent a lovely peaceful afternoon yesterday on the Boca de Tomates beach normally only used by the local people. Quite deserted during the week. It was nice to get away from all of the tourists and vendors. We saw an enormous tree on the way there - probably 35 to 40 feet around.

Birthday Dinner

Celebrated my birthday at one of the restaurants on the Malecon and enjoyed a wonderful sunset.

Casa de Franko y Anna

As some of you know, our friends Frank and Anna, are in the process of building a house in Mexico. It is in a suburb of Puerto Vallarta called Pitillal. We spent many great weekend days with them there last year when only the first floor was completed. Unfortunately, they couldn’t come down this year but the house continues to be built by their friend, Elio – and under the direction of his wife, Silvia! We took some photos for them when we arrived here last week. The second floor is taking shape as well as the veranda which will be on two sides. Here’s the ‘work in progress’!













Silvia showing off her papayas!