MEXICO TRAVEL: PUERTO VALLARTA PERFECTION, pt1

 

 

Where the heck is Puerto Vallarta? Find a good map book.

 

Look about two thousand miles south of Portland and you’re close.

 

West coast of Mexico below the Gulf of California.

 

 

There it is. But how to get there?

 

You could drive.

 

But don’t. Buy a ticket.

 

 

Be sure you want to travel to Mexico before you buy a ticket.

 

Do you know the language?

 

Are you a fan of European travel and avoided Mexico?

 

After you’ve answered the questions right, get on the plane.

 

 

Yes, the seats feel smaller, but losing weight makes them feel bigger.

 

You may meet someone interesting in your row, or you may find another seat for that someone so you and your wife have it all to yourselves in pretend First Class.

 

Don’t expect a warm, damp, towel after your cracker.

 

Those who travel on the Extra-Econo plan get a great deal on departure.

 

No waiting on the jump line.

 

 

For the size of the crowds, no one crashed their parachute. Boats were taking them up all day, up and around and back.

 

Maybe that looks good to you?

 

Or maybe you need a different kind of air.

 

 

 

For even the hard core Euro travel geek, the church in Viejo Vallarta invites you in.

 

While you’re there, take a knee.

 

Mexico travel provides so much to be thankful for. Start here.

 

Part Two coming, in which we explore headgear, traffic control, and ?

 

Part three here.