Tues morning

Second attempt on this entry  : (

This morning we got up at the crack  of da..  (eight) in order to make reservations.Caro got us reservations for the Italian restaurant tomorrow and I got us a 1 p.m. reservation for sailing.

We walked for an hour on the beach and saw a sea snake and a turtle as well as a couple of dead fish

After a small breakfast (still full from last night) we went kayaking.At one point a pelican flew just in front of us just above the ocean.Cool! Small fish were also jumping near us.

I snapped a photo of some people going sailing on the boat we are soon to go on.Gonna be FUN

What a night

The sunset cruise we had last night will be one of those memories we keep for a long time. It was without doubt one of the best nights of entertainment and food we have ever had.

It started at the Nuevo Vallarta marina at 6:30 just after sunset as about 120 of us boarded a catamaran for the one hour trip across the bay to the secluded Las Caletas beach.

Caro and I went to the top deck and sat outside for the voyage. With the "windchill" factor built in the temperature was probably 25. FANTASTIC!

Upon arrival we walked up torch and candle lit pathways to a theatre where we watched an stunning show including amazing acrobats and fire torches. A very well done show. Too bad cameras were not allowed.

There were 4 boats full of people at the show so those paying only for the show went back to their boats for the ride back. Those of us who had paid for the meal (2 boats) stayed behind. Caro and I had a table for two on the lowest level right next to the ocean. It was awesome!!!!

The meal was buffet and was also incredible and I suspect it may end up being the nicest meal of the week but time will tell.

The whole evening was spent in candle light and torches (this beach has no roads to it.Everything is brought in by boat)

By the time we got back to our hotel it was almost midnight.

Monday afternoon

We started off the day by walking to the supposed  "village" of Bucerias with the reality being we are really located in one big city all the way north from Puerto Vallarta.Nothing special about that "little village" so we caught a combi taxi to the first of our three stops as we looked for some water shoes and a small amount of candies for the kids; note kids , I can't swear it is all going to make it back to you.......just saying   : ) 

I took a photo (see below) of the local store where we looked for the water shoes.

I have to point out that we finally found the shoes in  that most Mexican style  store of   Mexico.................Walmart (sigh).

After a lunch we hit the beach.After a tremendous amount of whining and snivelling I convinced myself to join Caro in the ocean for a swim.Today the water, while very warm was tea coloured; weird.A check of the weather forcast was no storms for a few days so not sure why the water changed from the blue colour yesterday

Tonight is the sunset cruise.

Sunday night

What a relaxing day. I finished my book borrowed from Dad and started on another.

Another beautiful sunset which we watched from a beach palapa again. We probably spent 5 hours on the beach today.Caro bought an air mattress and used it quite a few times in the ocean.I didn't make it to the water today.

We went to the theatre again tonight but the show which was based on getting three couples up on stage and having them do stupid things to get laughs from the crowd was not my cup of tea so I left..Caro can tell me the rest when she gets back   : )

Tomorrow the plan is to walk about 20 minutes to the local town and tour around there followed by a supper/sunset cruise. Should be another awesome day.

Sunday at Royal Decameron Complex

After watching a very well done variety show last night comprised of 10 international singers and dancers we collasped in our Kingsize bed for a solid 10 hours of fabulous sleep.We woke up just in time for our Nolitours orientation. We decided to book 2 side trips for tomorrow and Thursday so we are looking forward to that.

This afternoon we are on the beach either swimming or writing blogs!

First night in Puerto Vallarta

After a long day which started at 0300 Caro and I arrived at the Puerto Vallarta airport after a great flight on an Air Transat  A 330 . Wow big plane and we were in steerage ( I.E. the back).

30 degrees today and humid.

The hotel is about a 4 star and although our room is out in the suburbs it's really not that far from the restaraunts or the beach.

Tonight after walking a km or two on the beach we settled in under a hotel beach  palapa to watch the sun go down over the ocean.Absolutely beautiful. It was so relaxing that Caro fell asleep on her lawnchair.

We have just finished supper and are waiting in the bedroom before we go back down  to see the live show in the theatre and try to hook up to the wi-fi.

Btw the Hockey Night in Canada game is on in the outdoor lobby and people are watching it.

Riviera Nayarit

One week to go before our next adventure. Presently relearning how to use my tablet and blogger.

Will be staying at Royal Decameron Complex just north of Puerto Vallarta in the Riviera Nayarit area (first time for us there ).

We are going on an all inclusive week via Air Transat and Nolitours.