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Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 66:45

An interview with the owner of Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant, Andreas Rupprechter. We talk about how he arrived in Puerto Vallarta from Austria, and the history and menu of one of Vallarta's Most Popular Restaurants. Also, Puerto Vallarta Celebrates their 100 year anniversary as a Municipality. Plus, an interview with Benjamin, the Shoeshine Man on The Malecon. [caption id="attachment_3210" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listening to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The [caption id="attachment_2003" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] El Dorado Beach Club, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa you can enjoy that same view of the Los Muertos Pier all day long for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with our toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It was so romantic, it’s so, Puerto Vallarta my friends! This week you will be meeting the prince and the pauper, Andreas Rupprechter from one of my favorite places to eat in Puerto Vallarta, Kaiser Maximilian on the Southside on Olas Altas, and Benjamin who shine shoes on the Malecon, but first, there’s a lot happening in Puerto Vallarta, let’s see what’s happening this week, the 30th of May, 2018. Subscribe On iTunes & Leave a Good Review Subscribe on Android With Spreaker Puerto Vallarta Celebrates 100 Years [caption id="attachment_3221" align="alignright" width="233"] Puerto Vallarta 100 Year Anniversary[/caption] Tomorrow is the big day, the 100th anniversary of the naming of the city, once known as El Carrizal and Las Peñas, to Puerto Vallarta. So off to the Wiki Pages For a Little History. Just a bit of a Review for those who have followed the show from the beginning…. In 1918, the village of Las Penas was elevated to municipality status and renamed after former state governor Ignacio Vallarta. During the early years of the 20th century, most of Puerto Vallarta was owned by the Union en Cuale company, controlled by the American Alfred Geist. Geist sold land only in large plots at prices that were quite high for the time and otherwise leased the land on short term leases. To remedy this situation and to enable the new municipality to develop, the citizens petitioned the government for a land grant based on the new Mexican constitution's provisions. In 1921, the Local Agrarian Commission approved a grant of some 9,400 hectares (23,000 acres; 36 square miles), with the land to be expropriated from the Union en Cuale company. The grant was established as an ejido holding (a farming cooperative administered by the government). But legal squabbling over the size of the land grant, and the ejido status of the properties involved would stymie growth in Puerto Vallarta into the 1960s, as developers were reluctant to build anything too substantial on land for which one could not obtain clear title. (As we know, Ejido land is controlled by individuals who are given licenses to use it, but it could not be sold, subdivided or leased.) Cristero War 1926-1929 I didn’t know this, but during the Cristero War, which took place between 1926 and 1929, Vallarta was twice taken over by Cristero forces (April 1927 and January 1928). [caption id="attachment_3226" align="aligncenter" width="443"] Cristeros execution[/caption] Now, to review, The Cristero War or Cristero Rebellion (1926–29), also known as La Cristiada [la kɾisˈtjaða], was a widespread struggle in many central-western Mexican states against the secularist, anti-Catholic and anti-clerical policies of the Mexican government. The rebellion was set off by enactment under President Plutarco Elías Calles of a statute to enforce the anti-clerical articles of the Mexican Constitution of 1917 (also known as the Calles Law). Calles sought to eliminate the power of the Catholic Church and organizations affiliated with it as an institution, and to also suppress popular religious celebrations in local communities. The massive, popular rural uprising was tacitly supported by the Church hierarchy and was aided by urban Catholic support. [caption id="attachment_3222" align="alignright" width="260"] Child Cristeros[/caption] In the end, US Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow brokered negotiations between the Calles government and the Church. The government made some concessions, the Church withdrew its support for the Cristero fighters and the conflict ended in 1929. It can be seen as a major event in the struggle between Church and State dating back to the 19th century with the War of Reform, but it can also be interpreted as the last major peasant uprising in Mexico following the end of the military phase of the Mexican Revolution in 1920. The effects of the war on the Church were profound. Between 1926–34 at least 40 priests were killed There were 4,500 priests serving the people before the rebellion, but by 1934 there were only 334 licensed by the government to serve 15 million people. The rest of the priests had been eliminated by emigration, expulsion and assassination. By 1935, 17 Mexican states had no priests at all. Also,I found it interesting, being a Los Angelino myself, that the end of the Cristero War affected emigration to the US. "In the aftermath of their defeat, many of the Cristeros—by some estimates as much as 5 percent of Mexico's population—fled to America [i.e. the United States]. Many of them made their way to Los Angeles, where they found a protector in John Joseph Cantwell, the bishop of what was then the Los Angeles-San Diego diocese. “Under Archbishop Cantwell's sponsorship the Cristero refugees became a substantial community in Los Angeles, California, in 1934 staging a parade some 40,000 strong through the city. Imagine that! So where was I? How did I get off on this tangent, oh yeah, back to Vallarta History right? So, during the Cristero War, which took place between 1926 and 1929, Vallarta was twice taken over by Cristero forces. Once in April 1927 and again in January 1928). [caption id="attachment_3225" align="alignright" width="514"] Cristeros[/caption] After it was recaptured for a second time, the national government stationed a small garrison there under Major Ángel Ocampo. The garrison was stationed near the mouth of the Cuale River and was responsible for planting many of the palms that now line the beaches near the mouth of the Cuale River. Planted to help limit beach erosion during heavy rains in October 1928. One casualty of the skirmishes was local pastor Padre Ayala who was exiled to Guadalajara for his role in fomenting the local revolt. He died there in 1943, though his remains were returned 10 years later to Puerto Vallarta, and interred in the main parish church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristero_War So back to Vallarta History…boy that was a deep rabbit hole, sheesh, ...as mining activities in the Sierra waned in the early years of the 20th century, Puerto Vallarta and the agricultural valley to the north of the city became important destinations for those leaving the Sierra towns and looking for a place to settle. Many of those who arrived had family members already living in Puerto Vallarta, and the pattern of migration that ensued turned the town into a collection of more or less extended families, giving it the cohesion of a typical Sierra town. A couple of dates for firsts here in Vallarta, The first airplane service arrived in 1932, with electrical service on a small scale arriving about the same time. The first suspension bridge over the Cuale went up in 1933. The city's first plumbing system was started in 1939. In 1942, Puerto Vallarta was finally connected by road to Compostela, Nay. Until then the only access to Puerto Vallarta was by sea, air, or by mule trails to the sierra towns. Also, in 1942, in the New York-based magazine Modern Mexico the first advertisement for a Puerto Vallarta vacation appeared, sponsored by the Air Transport Company of Jalisco. By 1945, the company was landing DC-3s in Puerto Vallarta (carrying 21 passengers). In 1956, the Mascota mule trail was replaced by a packed dirt road. In 1958, 24-hour electrical generation arrived. A new airport arrived in 1962 connecting Puerto Vallarta with Los Angeles via Mazatlán, and the Mexican Aviation Company began offering package trips. By the early 1960s, the population had started to spread beyond the Centro and Gringo Gulch, and the Colonias of 5 Diciembre (north of the Centro) and Emiliano Zapata (south of the Cuale River) began to grow. American director John Huston filmed his 1964 movie The Night of the Iguana in Mismaloya, a small town just south of Puerto Vallarta. During the filming, the US media gave extensive coverage to Elizabeth Taylor's extramarital affair with Richard Burton, as well as covering the frequent fighting between Huston and the film's four stars. The subsequent publicity helped put Puerto Vallarta on the map for US tourists. The Mexican federal government resolved century-old property disputes of land that had communal status, land the federal government had appropriated from the Union en Cuale mining company to be parceled out as communal farms. The land's communal (ejido) status had stifled development in the town for much of the 20th century. A significant transition of communal lands into private ownership within present Puerto Vallarta city limits took place in 1973 with the establishment of the Vallarta Land Trust (Fideicomiso) to oversee selling government land into private hands, and using the sales revenue to develop the City's infrastructure. And the rest is history my friends. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Vallarta So What is Happening in Puerto Vallarta for this 100 Year Celebration? Well, entertainment on stage on the Malecon with.. Bomba Estéreo en Concierto Wednesday at 10 Pepe Aguilar en Concierto Thursday the 31st at 11 Fireworks at 1:30 SONIDO SATANÁS cumbia (Guadalajara) / 1:30 am. Fun, fireworks and party Mexican Style. Nice!!! Also if you listened last week you heard from Jim Demetro, and he and his daughter Christina Demetro will be unveiling their new sculpture, the Fishermen, at 7:30 in the evening, on the Malecon, at Manuel Dieguez between Langostinos and the Hotel Playa Los Arcos. Afterwards, they will have a reception at the Galeria Demetro on Lazaro Cardenas. [caption id="attachment_3238" align="aligncenter" width="459"] Jim and Christina Demetro's Newest Sculpture in Puerto Vallarta, The Fishermen[/caption] I have the information in the show notes for this episode. Should Expats and Foreigners in Mexico get involved in political and Civil Matters? Last week I was talking about Efforts to legalize pot I n Mexico ala California and Colorado, and I talked about the nationwide marches in [caption id="attachment_3260" align="alignleft" width="300"] Legalizing Pot in Mexico[/caption] support of changing the law in Mexico. I broached the subject of whether or not it would be a good idea for a foreigner to protest or demonstrate in Mexico. Whether or not you would be inviting an invitation to leave the country if you did so. So, I did a little research, and found this article in The Yucatan Times dated July 11, 2016. It’s titled, Should expats in Mexico get involved in political and civil matters? And it reads… There are many issues expats are very passionate about, and there was a time, we were willing to put ourselves in a position of discomfort to defend, placate and protect. However, the level of distress attained when standing up for ones’ beliefs should be taken into very serious consideration when visiting foreign soils, including Mexico of course. Mexico does not look fondly upon visitors involving themselves in political and civil matters. If ones’ curiosity goes beyond this basic blog, one can check out the Mexican Constitution but in short, it addresses certain activities by saying: “The Federal Executive shall have the exclusive power to compel any foreigner whose remaining he may deem inexpedient to abandon the national territory immediately and without the necessity of previous legal action.” “Foreigners may not in any way participate in the political affairs of the country.” There are those who believe they are protected by the Constitution due to their permanent immigrant status, which simply isn’t the case. The Mexican Constitution also makes it very clear that “Mexicans shall have priority over foreigners under equality of circumstances for all classes of concessions…” So, if you have any notions about suing your landlord, employer or anyone you feel you have a bone to pick with, enter into your debate with the knowledge that s/he will most likely be awarded the meat of the bone, if they are Mexican by birth and you are not. Participating in protests for animals and causes seems like such a noble thing to do, but it can get you a heap of unwanted attention. Making statements about politicians, protesting the treatment of animals, getting involved in labor disputes are all precarious pastimes for some Expats living in Mexico and there have been many who have left with a one-way ticket and stories to tell. [caption id="attachment_3259" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mexican Article 33[/caption] In 2015 more than 2000 Americans were deported from Mexico. Many of these cases involved people who had lived in the country for extended periods of time, even years. Any small incident and the authorities ask for one’s travel documents and identification, and if they don’t prove current data allowing one to be in the country, one will be lucky to have time to pack a bag. A good warning to the wise is to make sure one’s visas are up to date, keep one’s opinion to oneself and obey all the laws, no matter how emotional the situation. [embed]http://www.theyucatantimes.com/2016/07/should-expats-in-mexico-get-involved-in-political-and-civil-matters/[/embed] So, let’s read article 33 of the Mexican Constitution Article 33 "The Federal Executive shall have the exclusive power to compel any foreigner whose remaining he may deem inexpedient to abandon the national [caption id="attachment_3239" align="alignright" width="596"] Mexican Constitution[/caption] territory immediately and without the necessity of previous legal action." It also states: "Foreigners may not in any way participate in the political affairs of the country." There are many who disagree with this interpretation of the law like this guy, who writes… Because of a legacy of US intervention in Mexican affairs, Mexico enacted the legislation Article 33 guarantees foreigners all the same rights that attach to Mexican citizens--including freedom of expression. Thus, some Mexican jurists interpret Article 33's prohibition on political activity strictly as applicable only to illegal voting or to party proselytism. All other political involvement, according to this interpretation, would be legal. But then there’s this article Foreigners Cannot Engage in Political Activity The Mexican Constitution states very clearly that "Foreigners shall not in any way involve themselves in the political matters of the country" This is emphatically interpreted to mean that foreigners do not have the right to vote, run for public office, or participate in any political event, rally or demonstration. Additionally, foreigners should stay away from all political activity including any kind of demonstration or protest even if you think it is seemingly on-political. Engaging in these kinds of activities is a good way to be asked to leave the country. https://www.bajabound.com/before/legal/rights.php Then I called my friend and friend of the show, Felix Zarate, Our Abogado, our legal eagle on call, and I asked him about the law and what he thought about foreigners protesting or demonstrating in Mexico, and here’s what he said… Be careful, if you are protesting with a group of Mexicans, and it’s not political, you should be okay. He said don’t be the leader of a group. A follower, but not a leader. That’s not to say that there aren’t silent partners out there who are not citizens, maybe even pulling strings, but if you are a foreigner, don’t get involved in politics. Then I spoke with another friend Alfonso, and he said, "In the constitution article 33 prohibits foreigners from protesting BUT it’s in regards only to some form like overthrow of the local state or federal GOV.. articles singed under United Nations and human rights commission protects free speech and right to protest any other issues as long as it has nothing to do with overthrow of GOV,, so YES you can go join a protest for animals, gay, environmental, trash ETC .. BUT NO POLITICAL protest and only then the only person that can expel a foreigner is the President of Mexico or Secretario de Gobernacion technically secretary of state and next in line to gov Mexico." So there, you now have it from all sides. What should you do? You figure it out yourself. I’ve just given you the info, you use it as you wish. No Mas! Listener Email I got an email from listener Sonia and she writes… Hello Barry, I will be traveling to PV with my boyfriend this June for a wedding. It's a short trip, June 1-4, but we'd like to see/do as much as possible. We will be staying at Garza Blanca Resort, close to Mismaloya. In order to take in everything PV, we opted out of the all inclusive deal at the resort. That said, we will be relying heavily on public transportation to get food and get to destinations outside the resort (Malecón, Mirador Cerro de la Cruz). What time do buses start/stop offering rides? Also, we'd like to take an Uber from the airport to the resort. Where is the best place to request Uber near the airport? Hope to hear from you soon! Love the blog, podcast, and websites you've provided! Saludos, Sonia Okay so Sonia, Thanks for listening to the podcast and reading the website. Having just returned from PV, be ready for heat and humidity. Cotton clothing is a necessity. Okay, let's see what I can do to answer your questions. Airport and Uber: How much luggage do you have and how fit are you? To take an Uber from the airport, you will need to get off the property. Walk out of the terminal, and hang a left, following the sidewalk to the street, under the bridge or on the street side of the OXXO. That's where the Uber will pick you up. It should cost you about 175-200 pesos. [caption id="attachment_1463" align="alignleft" width="300"] Bridge at Puerto Vallarta Airport[/caption] You may opt to cross the bridge and take a yellow cab for about 250 pesos. Garza Blanca is about halfway between PV and Mismaloya. They will try to get you to attend a timeshare presentation during your stay. Do yourselves a favor and politely decline. Nuff said about that. The resort straddles the highway 200, and a bus stop is right outside the hotel. You will be looking for an orange and white bus that says Mismaloya--Boca on it. 7.5 pesos. You get the same bus back to the resort right where it drops you off, at Basilio Badillo and Constitution. Tell the driver when you get on going back, Garza Blanca. Buses run from approximately 7 AM till about 9 or 10. After that, take an uber or yellow cab. From that corner, you can walk anywhere in town. Down to the [caption id="attachment_1461" align="alignright" width="300"] OXXO at Puerto Vallarta Airport[/caption] Malecon, or up and down the streets on the Southside. The walk to the cross is straight up Aldama. you can get a ride in a cab from the Malecon. Make sure you have breakfast one morning at La Palapa. Get there before noon and get a table on the sand. Wear bug spray on your legs. Order the killer crab cake eggs benedict. OMG. Don't miss the taco stands and another great breakfast, chilaquiles Verdes con Pollo at Serrano’s, where you can see the great work in tile park, or more beach dining at Cuates y Cuetes. Make sure you call your bank before you come and let them know you will be using your debit card for cash withdrawals. Follow my tips about that. You will be paying for everything in pesos. Also, don't miss behind the Garza Blanca is a trailhead to the Cascades. This time of year, it's probably a trickle due to no rain since October but ask at the desk of the resort where the trail is, and if there is a waterfall to see. There are different levels and the higher you go, the more strenuous the hike, as in straight up. I have a link to the cascades attached. Also, wear bug spray here if you take the hike. A necessity. https://goo.gl/maps/Srq45sBTmdk Print out JR's Maps, and let me know if you need any other tips. http://vallartainfo.com/old-town-map/ Have fun!!!! Speaking of letters and emails, I have a listener who is taking me to task about the report I gave a few weeks back about Carbon monoxide and alarms and such. But I don’t have time to address that today, maybe next week for sure. Okay, let’s get to the interviews. Listen to The Interviews Benjamin The Shoeshine Man on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta [caption id="attachment_3232" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Benjamin and His Friends on The Malecon[/caption] One afternoon, I was walking along the Malecon, not too far from the bridge when I heard someone singing to me. I look up, and I see this guy, with three others, sitting on the seawall with their backs to the ocean, facing me, all sitting behind a card table set up with Mexican handicrafts. I [caption id="attachment_3234" align="alignright" width="300"] Hand Crafts For Sale on The Malecon[/caption] walked up, hoping to get some interesting audio, and I got a total surprise. Let’s meet the shoeshine guy on the Malecon, Benjamin. [caption id="attachment_3236" align="aligncenter" width="276"] Benjamin's Shoeshine Box[/caption] So, for the simple and the not so simple people of Vallarta, the Mountains are the place to be. Did you hear that wistfulness in Benjamin’s voice when he talks about living off the land up in San Sebastian? A simple guy, who has no home. Lives on the streets, shining shoes for a living. Look for him on the Malecon. I have pictures of him, and a picture of his shoe shine box. What a nice guy! [caption id="attachment_3235" align="alignleft" width="225"] Benjamin and His Shoe Shine Kit on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Next up, we go in a totally different direction, from shoe shine man to a true prince. Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Listen to The Interview [caption id="attachment_3242" align="alignleft" width="580"] Kaiser Maximilian, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Back in January I had an interview with Federico Casco, Freddy of the famous Olas Altas Farmacia, and I asked him what his favorite place to have dinner, and he said, across the street at Kaiser Maximilian, they have the best food. He told me his favorite, the short rib, and I was pretty hungry, so after I left Freddy, I crossed the street, and walked right into Kaiser Maximilian. I had never been there for dinner, just desert outside a couple of times, but this was my first time inside. I was alone, so I choose a table for 2, and had a delightful meal, the short rib. But it was very difficult to choose, just because everything looked so good. And I was looking around and getting even more confused as plates of food passed by me to the tables to the right and left. After dinner, and after I paid for the meal, I asked the owner Andreas if he would talk with me about his place, and I was delighted he said yes. He always seemed like a reserved and quiet kind of guy, so I was really happy. I arranged to return later in the week, with recorder in hand, and I set up in the back of Kaiser Maximilian so let’s go right now to Olas Altas Located on the street level of the Playa Los Arcos Hotel on the Southside of Puerto Vallarta, and let’s have a conversation with the very interesting Andreas Rupprechter. Thank you, Andreas! You know, he really takes care of his clients, and his staff too. The service is always top notch, and the food, like I said before, so good. I have links to the website, their Facebook Page, their phone number and a map to show you where to find them. Just look for the Playa Los Arcos Hotel, in the Olas Altas side, not the beach side, and you will see it. Suggestions From Andreas [caption id="attachment_3245" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Andreas Rupprechter[/caption] Favorite Getaways Las Animas Yelapa Quimixto San Sebastian Mascota Guadalajara Favorite Restaurants Breakfast Fredy's Tucan Kaiser Maximilian Daiquiri Dicks [caption id="attachment_3257" align="alignleft" width="300"] Kaiser Maximilian, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3252" align="alignright" width="300"] Kaiser Maximilian, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Lunch Ocho Tostadas Near the Stadium La Palapa Dinner Vista Grill [caption id="attachment_3244" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Kaiser Maximilian, Puerto Vallarta Sidewalk Tables[/caption] Reservations Opentable Kaiser Maximilian Reservations at Kaiser Maximilian Kaiser Maximilian Website Kaiser Maximilian Menu Kaiser Maximilian Facebook Address: Olas Altas 380-B, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., México Phone +52 322 223 0760 Okay, that should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. [caption id="attachment_3248" align="alignright" width="300"] Kaiser Maximilian, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Next week, stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do [caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignleft" width="300"] Kaiser Maximilian, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. Don’t forget his maps, his DIY tours and his revitalized Happy Hour Board. I have links to all of those in the show notes. And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of [caption id="attachment_3254" align="alignleft" width="300"] Breakfast at Kaiser Maximilian, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there. I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. So, thanks to Andreas Rupprechter thank you for inviting us into your restaurant Kaiser Maximilian. Remember them next time you come to Puerto Vallarta, they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 6 days a week, until late, and remember they are closed on Sundays. Check them out if not for a meal, but for a tasty desert seated outside on Olas Altas, sidewalk café style with sweets, coffee or a nice adult beverage. Really a great experience. I have pictures of the restaurant, of the food, and of Andreas, and Benjamin, let’s not forget Benjamin the shoeshine man. I have pictures of him and his friends on the Malecon, in the show notes, so check them out. Say hello to him next time you see him. He’ll get a kick out of that. All right and hey, thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos!

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Puerto Vallarta Sculptor Jim Demetro Tells Us about His Sculptures, Bronze Casting Techniques and Demetro Galeria

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 52:32

Jim Demetro is One of Puerto Vallarta's Most Prolific Sculptors. He has Created works in Bronze such as Vallarta Dancers, The Washer Woman and Ándale Bernardo The Burro Project. For Puerto Vallarta's 100 Year Celebration, Jim Demetro will Unveil His Latest Creation, a Bronze Called The Fishermen. Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Pride Week, Restaurant week, and prepares for the 100 Year Centennial Celebration coming up May 31st, 2018. [caption id="attachment_3178" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Jim Demetro, Sculptor, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listening to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are The La Palapa, [caption id="attachment_2022" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Vista Grill on The Beach, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] The El Dorado Beach Club, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa you can enjoy that same view of the Los Muertos Pier all day long for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and last week I had the most marvelous breakfast at La Palapa, we both had their killer eggs Benedict, it’s got a crab cake base instead of the usual muffin, served with perfectly cooked potatoes on the plate, Debbie and I just gobbled them up. seated with our toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It was so romantic, it was so Puerto Vallarta my friends! Subscribe On iTunes & Leave a Good Review Subscribe on Android With Spreaker This week, I have a real special guest, sculptor Jim Demetro, creator of some of Vallarta’s most iconic bronzes is going to talk about his works, and his latest creation, but first, let’s see what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, May 23, 2018. Pride Week Puerto Vallarta From the Facebook Page at Vallarta Pride... For the fifth consecutive year, from May 20 to 27, 2018, Puerto Vallarta will welcome the largest LGBT Pride event in the region: Vallarta Pride. [caption id="attachment_3187" align="alignright" width="226"] Vallarta Pride[/caption] Associations, companies and the entire LGBT community have joined together again to organize this event that celebrates the lifestyle diversity of our city in a 7-day festival that will offer arts and culture events, concerts, entertainment, films, fun, lots of partying and our fabulous Pride Parade. Our main events have a small donation and are non-profit to once again show the world the best of our accepting and vibrant community. It is that level of acceptance which has made Puerto Vallarta recognized worldwide as an LGBT mecca, hosting national and international gay visitors and creating a sophisticated culture that is an important artistic, professional, altruistic and economic contributor to the community. This cultural heritage was adopted by the Vallarta Pride Organizing Committee, which works in conjunction with public and private partnerships and to make our city a player on the world stage of LGBT celebrations. Vallarta Pride works towards a future without discrimination where we all have equal rights under fair and equal law. We believe we can achieve this through the LGBT events that inspire, commemorate and celebrate our community. So, I have links to the events planned through the 27th of May here in the show notes. So, if you are in town, you may want to check out the goings on check out the page. https://www.facebook.com/orgullovallartapride/ Restaurant Week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico [caption id="attachment_3184" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Restaurant Week Puerto Vallarta 2018[/caption] Restaurant week continues through June 10th. Again, I have links to the participating restaurants in the show notes from Vallarta Lifestyles. Take advantage of the special deals and menus of some of the finest restaurants in town. https://vallartalifestyles.com/restaurant-week-2018-beats-record-participating-restaurants Vallarta the Site of Demonstrations to Legalize Pot And from the How did I miss This Last Week File.... From the Vallarta Tribune Dated May 14th... Thousands of people demonstrated last Saturday in several cities of Mexico including Puerto Vallarta to demand a change in the legislation to allow the recreational use of marijuana, as well as the acceptance of this plant for therapeutic use. The march, a local manifestation of the worldwide Global Marijuana March, an event that has been held annually in over 800 cities and 70 countries since 1999, took place in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Merida, Monterrey, Tijuana and Puerto Vallarta. In Puerto Vallarta about 40 demonstrators marched along the main streets and malecon on Saturday afternoon. Local Gold Leaf Smoke Shop Owner Samara Alpern says, “I think it’s great that the city gave activists such positive support. In Merida there were reports of harassment by police. I’m thankful that in Vallarta there were no such problems. It was wonderful to see both national and foreign residents demonstrating together at the march. “ Woah, just 40? I Guess the other 10,000 were too stoned to move. https://www.vallartatribune.com/thousands-demonstrate-in-mexico-demanding-legalization-of-marijuana-use/ Kim Martin, owner of Myskova Swimwear showed her support as the demonstrators passed by her malecon shop. It’s something that hits close to home for Kim, whose father uses Medical Marijuana (in Canada) for his ailments “I believe that legalizing it would help control violence and help many people that are unaware how beneficial it is for many health issues. I don’t believe it’s for youngsters, I don’t even smoke it actually, but have been meaning to start! And definitely will in my old age. Growing it in Canada is my dad’s passion!” In June 2017, a decree legalizing marijuana for therapeutic use throughout Mexico was published in the Official Journal of the Federation, and although the government said it would regulate medicinal use, it has not yet done so. So how about that? Puerto Vallarta is looking to make recreational pot legal. Now, I don’t recommend foreigners hitting the streets in Mexico and getting involved in politics, that is a good way to get your ass kicked out of the country for good. Maybe that’s a question for one of my abogado buddies. I’ll ask next week, but how about that. Mexico looking to emulate California, Colorado and go green? Stay tuned! I have a link to the Vallarta Tribune Article in the Show notes in case you haven’t had enough. Stay Next Door to JR at Casa Jaz, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico [caption id="attachment_3198" align="aligncenter" width="848"] Casa Jaz, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3199" align="alignleft" width="225"] Balcony at Casa Jaz, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3197" align="alignleft" width="300"] View From Casa Jaz, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3195" align="alignright" width="300"] Bedroom Casa Jaz, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3194" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Kitchen Casa Jaz, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3202" align="alignleft" width="225"] Casa Jaz, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3196" align="alignleft" width="300"] Upper Deck at Casa Jaz, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] My Buddy David O., the guy who runs Chef's Pass, Puerto Vallarta, has taken a condo in JR's building, and turned it into a lovely vacation rental. If you're looking for an inexpensive, cute apartment in a gated complex to rent for three days or more, he is subleasing his apartment in El Caloso [caption id="attachment_3193" align="alignleft" width="300"] Casa Jaz, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] (Next to the awesome J.R.). It's just two blocks east of Emiliano Zapata on the other side of the Rio Cuale/Lazaro Cardenas bridge. It’s a nice neighbourhood with great neighbours in the complex. Ha! JR that is. Check out the listing here and let me know if you have questions. https://www.vrbo.com/1256119?unitId=1807083&arrivalDate=07%2F12%2F2018&departureDate=07%2F16%2F2018 Puerto Vallarta Celebrates 100 Years as a Municipality May 31, 2018 Puerto Vallarta Celebrates the 100 Year Centennial next week, and I will have all the events for you next week, next Wednesday, the day of the event, the 31st of May, so stay tuned for that. But speaking of the 100 year celebration, let’s Segway into our interview shall we?? Jim Demetro, Sculptor, Creator of Some of Puerto Vallarta's Most Well Known Bronzes I first met our guest Jim Demetro, back in January of 2017. At the end of the Malecon Sculpture tour put on by Gary Thompson of Galeria [caption id="attachment_3160" align="alignright" width="300"] Jim Demetro, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Pacifico, Gary give tours of the Bronze Sculptures along the famous Malecon, the sea wall sidewalk in Downtown Vallarta. If you haven’t heard that episode just type in Gary Thompson Malecon Sculpture Tour in the search bar at the bottom of any page on the website, and you will find that particular podcast. So, at the end of the tour, the group returns to Galeria Pacifico and enjoys a drink of beer or soda, and Gary has Jim tell his story about his projects, then takes up a collection for Biblioteca Los Mangos, the Central library town. [caption id="attachment_3164" align="alignleft" width="300"] Galeria Demetro[/caption] Well, Jim has a big surprise coming up for the 100-year centennial celebration coming at the end of the month, on May 31st, so I thought it only fitting that I bring on this very interesting man, and introduce him to you and let him tell you about what’s happening, and about what he does that’s so [caption id="attachment_3177" align="alignright" width="247"] The Fishermen, Jim Demetro[/caption] important here in paradise. So, let’s go right now to Lazaro Cardenas, right across from Lazaro Cardenas Park, Parque de los Azulejos, and let’s talk with this very talented sculptor, Jim Demetro. [caption id="attachment_3161" align="alignleft" width="225"] The Washer Woman[/caption] Contact Information For Demetro Galeria in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Website Galeria Demetro Demetro Galeria Facebook Calle Lazaro Cardenas 169, Puerto Vallarta, México Phone (360) 687-4187 Listen to The Podcast Jim Demetro's First Sculpture in Vallarta Vallarta Dancers Washer Woman Molina De Agua Burro Project Set up above Oscars The Fishermen On The Malecón next to the Los Arcos Hotel. Favorite Breakfasts Serrano's Meat House, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico River Cafe, Puerto Vallarta, México Dinner Merida Grill, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Advice to First Time Visitors Get to Zona Romántica Get out of Nuevo Vallarta Walk the town Enjoy The Artwork Lots of Great Galleries Thank you, Jim,! Wow, He and his wife are such nice people and his new gallery is pretty cool. I have pictures of the gallery, and of the wash Lady [caption id="attachment_3162" align="alignright" width="300"] The Washer Woman[/caption] who modeled for his sculpture near the Molina de Agua. I love the story about her first elevator ride, and about her not wanting to be famous. Precious right? I also have pictures of Jim, and of that new sculpture, The Fishermen too. I have links to all the things Jim talked about as well as maps to show where the Gallery is located, his website and links for taking his art classes. [caption id="attachment_3166" align="alignleft" width="300"] Sculpting Class with Jim Demetro[/caption] Okay, that should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Next week, stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you [caption id="attachment_3175" align="alignright" width="300"] Bailarines de Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3163" align="alignleft" width="300"] Galeria Demetro[/caption] must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. Don’t forget his maps, his DIY tours and his revitalized Happy Hour Board. I have links to all of those in the show notes. [caption id="attachment_3165" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Galeria Demetro[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3174" align="alignright" width="300"] Ándale Bernardo[/caption] And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there. I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. [caption id="attachment_3173" align="alignleft" width="300"] The Washer Woman[/caption] So, thanks to Jim Demetro for coming on and telling us about the process of creating his bronzes, and about his newest work of art. Look for it next time you are in the vicinity of the Los Arcos Hotel. It just might be [caption id="attachment_3172" align="alignright" width="300"] Galeria Demetro[/caption] there, those Fishermen. And hey, if you have the time and the initiative, you may want to consider taking sculpting lessons from this icon of the Vallarta Art Scene. I have links in the show notes that will take you to his classes. It’s all right there in the show notes for this episode. All right and hey, thanks to [caption id="attachment_3171" align="alignright" width="225"] Galeria Demetro[/caption] all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos!

Fredy's Tucan Restaurant and Roberto's Superb Seafood in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 67:34

This week I have two Interviews with very special people in Puerto Vallarta. One is Fredy Garcia, You know him as Fredy from Fredy’s Tucan, and the other is Roberto Castellon, the Owner of Roberto’s Puerto Nuevo Superb Seafood, both on the Southside of Puerto Vallarta [caption id="attachment_2978" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Fredy's Tucan and Roberto's Superb Seafood[/caption] Listen To The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Subscribe On iTunes & Leave a Good Review Subscribe on Android With Spreaker That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The [caption id="attachment_2021" align="alignright" width="300"] The Vista Grill, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] El Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa you can enjoy that same view of the Los Muertos Pier all day long for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! This week I have two interviews with very special people in Puerto Vallarta. One is Fredy Garcia, You know him as Fredy from Fredy’s Tucan, and the other is Roberto Castellon, the owner you know him as the owner of Roberto’s Original Puerto Nuevo Superb Seafood, both on the Southside of Puerto Vallarta, but first, let’s see what’s happening this week in Puerto Vallarta, the 2nd of May, 2018. [caption id="attachment_3152" align="alignleft" width="300"] Roberto Castellon[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2994" align="alignright" width="300"] Fredy Garcia[/caption] The 14th annual Altruism Festival in Puerto Vallarta is Here The Altruism Festival has become a tradition in Puerto Vallarta. Year after year the best restaurants in town join this effort lead by United States Consular Agent Kelly Trainor and the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa taking place this Sunday, May 6th, starting at 6pm in the beachfront garden at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa featuring top 40 restaurants in the bay area offering samples of their best dishes with live music, dancing, entertainment and great company. All proceeds will be donated to 20 chosen charities and non-profit organizations who need your help. By buying a $400 pesos ticket, you are donating the money to the great causes of these extraordinary non-profits. Each charity will be given the opportunity to host a display at the festival to highlight the great impact they are having on the Puerto Vallarta community. The organizations welcome you to come by to meet them and look forward to receiving your support. Learn about how they work and volunteer opportunities. Tickets, which include food, drinks and entertainment, cost $400 pesos in advance or $500 pesos at the door. Buy your tickets now online, or at Fundación Punta de Mita‘s office to take advantage of the presale discounted price. For more information, details and pictures of previous events please visit: facebook.com/Festival-Internacional-de-Altruismo Restaurant week is Coming and it’s Bigger Than Ever [caption id="attachment_3014" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Week 2018[/caption] That’s right folks, it’s getting to be a running joke but Restaurant Week has been expanded for another week, so it goes from May 15th to June 10. Let’s do the math shall we? May has 30 days, so May 15 to June 10 humm looks like just over 3 weeks. Good math. Bad math, great food. So, during Restaurant week, 59 participating restaurants have a set menu and the meals usually consist of a number of courses Appetizer, main course and desert. Sometimes a special adult beverage. The participating restaurants will offer menus divided into three courses and three price points: 269, 399 and 466 pesos per person, up to 50 percent less than the original menu prices. So if you are in town for Restaurant Month, I mean restaurant week, check out the link in the show notes for this episode and see the participating restaurants, where you want to eat and go for it. It’s a great deal. Meet and Greet at Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse May 8th [caption id="attachment_2942" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Meet and Greet May 8th[/caption] May 8th will be an open microphone meet and greet at Kelly’s Pour Favor. I’ll be there with JR from 6:30 till 8, or longer, depending on if I have people to talk with. If you are in paradise, stop by and let us know what you are doing. And if you are a business here in Vallarta, come by and let us know what you do. Give us your pitch. So once again, Tuesday, May 8th at 6:30, Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse on Lazaro Cardenas. They have that upstairs patio bar that’s the bomb. So stop by, see JR and me and blab about what you are doing in Puerto Vallarta. If you’re good, you will hear yourself on one of the podcasts. Open Microphone in Front of Cuates y Cuetes [caption id="attachment_3012" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Open Mic at Cuates y Cuetes[/caption] If you can’t make the meet and greet, I’m going to have another open microphone in front of Cuates y Cuetes on Thursday the 10th at 2 in the afternoon. Just stop by and have a beer and chips and salsa with me and tell our listeners what you are doing in paradise. So you have two chances if you are in town, the 8th at 6:30 or the 10th at 2 in the afternoon in front of Cuates y Cuetes. Okay let’s get to the interviews. Fredy's Tucan, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico [caption id="attachment_2993" align="alignleft" width="300"] Fredy's Tucan, Puerto Vallarta, México[/caption] The first time I came to Puerto Vallarta in 1984, we were staying at the Hotel Playa Los Arcos, right in the heart of the Southside of Vallarta. Things were very different back then. There were no condos, far fewer cars, more mules and donkeys on the streets. It was a crazy time don’t get me wrong. It was the 80’s for goodness sake. I don’t know how, but we ended up spending an inordinate amount of time at the bar at the Tucan. The Tucan was attached to the Hotel Posada de Roger. We weren’t staying at their Posada de Roger, but we had met some Canadian friends who were, so I suppose that’s how we found it in the first place. The hotel was a basic Mexican hotel with rooms facing in to a courtyard and pool area. We did a lot of drinking at the Tucan. Racilla and 7 poppers, shots of tequila, I remember watching lots of sporting events there on the TVs. [caption id="attachment_2994" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Fredy Garcia, Fredy's Tucan, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] And in the mornings, the Tucan would serve one of the best breakfasts too. It was quite a surprise for what I considered a dive bar, but it was one of our favorite little breakfast spots. I have pictures of the old brochure which I will have in the show notes so check out how this place looked in the 80’s. but over the years, as Vallarta changed, so did the Tucan. They put windows all around what was once a very dark place, opened things up, added much needed air-conditioning, and just created a wonderful space where thousands of visitors to Puerto Vallarta, eventually make their way to Fredy’s Tucan. Mariscos When you walk up to Fredy’s there is almost always a line but don’t let that deter you, if goes really fast. They have water and coffee for you while you wait, a nice touch, and best of all, when you reserve your table at the door, you are talking to the guy you are going to hear from right now. That’s right, the boss man himself, Fredy Garcia will be there at the door of Fredy’s Tucan, with a big smile on his face. He always recognizes his clients who return year after year to the Mecca of the Vallarta breakfast Restaurant scene, the place where when you sit down, a waiter comes up and plies you with a sweet treat from a pastry tray just to start things off right. Oh my, I’m getting hungry. So, let’s go right now to Basilio Badillo 245, Emiliano Zapata, neighborhood, on the Southside of Puerto Vallarta, and meet Fredy Garcia, you know him as Fredy, from Fredy’s Tucan. [caption id="attachment_3022" align="alignleft" width="300"] Fredy Birthday Picture[/caption] Listen to The Podcast [caption id="attachment_3021" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Famous Fredy's Rolls To Start Your Perfect Breakfast[/caption] Fredy's Suggestions Favorite Restaurants La Dulce Vida on the Malecon Fredy #3 loves the pizza there El Brujo, Puerto Vallarta, México Mariscos Polo's, Puerto Vallarta, México Kensao, Sushi and Bar Puerto Vallarta, México Favorite Day Trip San Sebastian del Oeste in The Summer Bus to Boca and Hike or Panga to Las Animas [caption id="attachment_3018" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hotel Posada De Roger Courtyard[/caption] Love Fredy and I love his restaurant. Such great memories. I have pictures of his food, the restaurant and the Posada de Roger, in the Show notes so check them out for sure and don’t miss having at least one breakfast at Fredy’s Tucan, while you are in Puerto Vallarta. [caption id="attachment_2996" align="alignnone" width="300"] Posada de Roger[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3019" align="alignright" width="300"] Hotel Posada De Roger[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3020" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Hotel Posada De Roger Pool[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3044" align="alignright" width="169"] 1980 Brochure Hotel Posada De Roger, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3042" align="alignnone" width="169"] 1980 Brochure Hotel Posada De Roger, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3041" align="alignnone" width="169"] 1980 Brochure Hotel Posada De Roger, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3043" align="alignleft" width="169"] 1980 Brochure Hotel Posada De Roger, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Contact Information for Fredy's Tucan, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Address: Basilio Badillo 245, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., México Phone: +52 322 -223- 0778 Website: http://fredystucan.com/ Facebook:http s://www.facebook.com/fredystucanpuertovallarta/ Roberto's Original Puerto Nuevo Seafood Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta [caption id="attachment_2985" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Roberto's Superb Seafood, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] My next guest is a multifaceted man. Roberto Castellon has a restaurant on Basillio Badillo Called Roberto’s Original Puerto Nuevo Superb Seafood. I asked JR to introduce me to Roberto and we walked over to Roberto’s, and he introduced me, and I proceed to go into my spiel about what I do, and how I wanted to interview him about his story and his restaurant, and Roberto stood there very patiently and in the end I asked, Me entiendes? And he said, well Barry, I speak English pretty good. [caption id="attachment_2987" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Roberto's Superb Seafood, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] I look over at JR, and he is just laughing. Thanks dude. So, we set up a time to talk and I came back later that evening. While I waited for Roberto to finish tending to some of his guests, I couldn’t help but notice the care he took, listening to them. All of them by the way, seemed to know him personally. It was like all of these people were friends. Long lost friends in some cases with warm hugs and bug smiles. Like old friends taking off from where they left off last rear. He and his wait staff the same. You could tell this was a very special place. The space itself is not too big, linen tablecloths, cloth napkins, nice stemware, soft music, romantic lighting. Just a lovely space. [caption id="attachment_2988" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Ready to Record at Roberto's Superb Seafood, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] And you are going you see that Roberto’s story, is a very special story. His path took him many places, and it takes us right now, to Basillio Badillo 283 in the Emiliano Zapata Neighborhood on the Southside of Puerto Vallarta, Roberto’s Original Puerto Nuevo Superb Seafood, Roberto Castellon. What a great story and what a nice guy. I’m going to check out his salsa classes when I get into town and for sure, I’m going to come back for a wonderful meal at Roberto’s Original Puerto Nuevo Superb Seafood. You have to try it you guys. I have pictures and links to the restaurant, and the things Roberto talked about in the Show Notes to this episode of the show, so check it out! [caption id="attachment_3153" align="alignright" width="300"] Roberto's Original Puerto Nuevo[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3026" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mexican Seafood Enchiladas[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3030" align="aligncenter" width="564"] Roberto's Original Puerto Nuevo Superb Seafood Puerto Vallarta, México[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3156" align="alignleft" width="225"] Roberto's Original Puerto Nuevo[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3155" align="alignright" width="300"] Roberto's Original Puerto Nuevo[/caption] Roberto Castellon's Suggestions [caption id="attachment_3029" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Shrimp[/caption] Breakfast: Fredy's Tucan, Puerto Vallarta, México Dianita, Puerto Vallarta, México Serrano's Meat House, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Noah's Cafe Bar, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Lunch: Home a Healthy Salad Favorite Getaway For The Day The Mountains Up the River Cuale Nogalito, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, México Advice to a First Time Traveler to Puerto Vallarta Don't be afraid. Vallarta is a very safe place Don't go to the ends of town at night For Fun Go Salsa Dancing La Bodeguita del Medio [caption id="attachment_3031" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Roberto's Original Puerto Nuevo Superb Seafood Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Contact Information For Roberto's Original Puerto Nuevo Superb Seafood in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Address: Basilio Badillo 283, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., México Phone: +52 322 223 2266 Website: http://robertospv.com/restaurant.html [caption id="attachment_3027" align="alignleft" width="300"] Roberto's Original Puerto Nuevo Superb Seafood[/caption] So, this week I gave you breakfast and dinner. How about that? Both places will knock your socks off for a reasonable price. Take my word for it. Okay, that should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Next week, stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. [caption id="attachment_3028" align="alignright" width="300"] Roberto's Original Puerto Nuevo Superb Seafood[/caption] And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you [caption id="attachment_3036" align="alignright" width="300"] Roberto's Puerto Vallarta Clams[/caption] must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. Don’t forget his maps, his DIY tours and his revitalized Happy Hour Board. I have links to all of those in the show notes. [caption id="attachment_2986" align="alignright" width="300"] Roberto's Superb Seafood, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3035" align="alignleft" width="300"] Roberto's Puerto Vallarta[/caption] And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there. I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. [caption id="attachment_3037" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Roberto's Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3038" align="alignleft" width="300"] Roberto's Puerto Vallarta[/caption] So, thanks to Fredy Garcia from Fredy’s Tucan and thanks to Roberto Castellon from Roberto’s Suburb Seafood, both on Basillio Badillo, Don’t miss the pictures and the links in the show notes including maps on how to find them, and hey, thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos!

Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse in Puerto Vallarta

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 79:21

J.R. returns after an absence from the show and we are going to talk about Street Dogs and bugs, then I have two interviews from JR’s Meet and Greet at Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse. One with a couple of listeners Todd and Ginette from Canada, and the other an interview with the owner of Kelly’s Pour Favor, another Canadian Kelly Gauthier, but first, let’s see what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, April 4th, 2018. Listen to The Show [caption id="attachment_2779" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cantina[/caption] Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listening to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, [caption id="attachment_2022" align="alignright" width="300"] Vista Grill on The Beach, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] The El Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa you can enjoy that same view of the Los Muertos Pier all day long for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! Subscribe On iTunes & Leave a Good Review Subscribe on Android With Spreaker This week I have a really fun show. JR returns after an absence from the show and we are going to talk about street dogs and bugs, then I have two interviews from JR’s Meet and Greet at Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse. One with a couple of listeners Todd and Ginette from Canada, and the other an interview with the owner of Kelly’s Pour Favor, Kelly Gauthier, but first, let’s see what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, April 4th, 2018. Spring Break and Pascua in Puerto Vallarta Spring break continues here in Vallarta as Mexicans celebrate Pascua this week. The week following Easter Sunday is called Pascua, which is the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. Pascua marks the release from the sacrifices of Lent. So, your 40 days of giving up tequila shots is over, and you can return to your own old ways of drunkenness and debauchery. And if you are in Vallarta this week, things are settling down from last week’s crowds and party madness. Still very busy this week don’t get me wrong, just not anything like last week. Still party party party, just a great time to be in Puerto Vallarta. Taking UBER In Puerto Vallarta Last week I said I would talk to you about taking UBER in Vallarta. Thought I would give you my report about my experiences. First off, I didn’t go all out and hail an Uber the minute I got off the plane, but if you want to do that, you can. You have to get off airport property to be picked up, so you have to cross the bridge over highway 200 with all of your luggage in tow, but you can do it. It’s much cheaper, but do you want to schlep all your belongings out of the terminal, go up the steep ramp to the bridge, then down the equally steep side coming back? In the tropical heat after a long plane ride? Well, to each his or her own I guess. [caption id="attachment_1463" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Bridge at Puerto Vallarta Airport[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1465" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Bridge at Puerto Vallarta Airport[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1464" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Bridge at Puerto Vallarta Airport[/caption] What I used Uber for was when I wanted to get from my Airbnb over in the Downtown area to let’s say, the southside late at night, like 11 or 12 AM, I checked the price which was like 30 or 40 pesos and just had to do it. The driver came almost instantly in a really nice white Nissan Sedan, and picked me up right in front of the condo and dropped me off at Andales. On the way back, I took a cab. So, it’s not like I used it all the time, in fact, just a couple of times but it worked really well. Just remember the things that we have talked about in the past and that is, don’t put yourself or the Uber driver in danger by hailing them in front of Hotels, Taxi Stands, Streets that dead end into the Malecon and such, these are places where taxis congregate, and you just don’t want to tempt fate. That’s why summoning one from my Airbnb condo was not a problem. No taxi cabs hanging around. Also remember that although Uber drivers do cross state lines from Jalisco into Nayarit, they can only drop off in Nuevo Vallarta, they can’t pick up. So you will be taking a taxi home, not an Uber if you have crossed state lines. So next time you go to PV, make sure you have the Uber app downloaded on your phone and get your credit card all hooked up, and do it. You don’t need pesos, it’s cashless so no need to have proper change you know, It does come in handy for sure. J.R.'s Meet and Greet at Pour Favor Time Change Just a reminder that the clocks sprang forward on Sunday so that means that JR’s Tuesday evening Meet and Greet at Kelly’s Pour Favor [caption id="attachment_2796" align="aligncenter" width="763"] J.R in P.V.[/caption] Saloon and Cookhouse is now at 6:30 and not 5:30. So make a note, if you want to see JR in all his glory, and you have questions for him, you can always catch him there at Pour Favor Tuesdays. Just stop by, have a drink, buy him one, listen to some rock and roll and have fun. J.R.'s 78th Birthday at Que Pasa April 22nd Speaking of JR, his birthday bash is coming up this month April 22 at Que Pasa, starting at 5 in the afternoon. Sylvie and the Zippers will be [caption id="attachment_2773" align="alignright" width="651"] JR's Birthday Party[/caption] playing, JR’s turning 78 you guys! I can’t believe it! Anyway, there is new ownership at Que Pasa and I can’t wait to get down there and see how he is running the place. Maybe he’ll talk with me who knows. But if you are in town, go wish JR a Happy 78th birthday. Buy him some drinks, bring him gifts, cash, whatever you have. I have information and the flyer to the party in the show notes of this episode so check it out and get down to Que Pasa and dance and drink and celebrate with my buddy JR. Okay, let’s get on with the show. Listen to The Show J.R in PV About Ants and Stray Dogs in Puerto Vallarta [caption id="attachment_2782" align="alignright" width="300"] Coco the Dog, King of Olas Altas[/caption] When I come to PV, one of the first things I do, is hook up with JR and have a drink at the Thirsty Cougar, or Bar La Playa and talk about my plans for my visit. JR is my go to guy when I need some great ideas for interviews as you know. And he is always there to introduce me to people I want to interview, but don’t know well enough. So we usually catch up on local gossip, coordinate an outing or two, and then touch base along the way. I was hanging at his place and we started to talk about stray dogs and bugs in Puerto Vallarta, and I didn’t have my recorder with me. I hate it when that happens. So, I asked him to hold that thought till I got home. I hooked up with him the other day, and we talked about little ants, and stray dogs and famous Street dogs in town, so let’s get to Puerto Vallarta Mexico and talk with the birthday boy himself, John Russell, JR in PV. Listen to The Podcast [caption id="attachment_2783" align="alignnone" width="300"] Scooby Doo Alaska Diner[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2812" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] My Favorite Vallarta Stray Dog[/caption] All right, I have pictures of Scooby do and Coco the dog in the Show Notes for this episode. Funny, the two dogs look like they could definitely be related. Now for the recipe for the Borax and sugar solution for the sugar ants Wiki how says… Mix 1/2 C sugar, 1 1/2 Tbsp Borax, and 1.5 C warm water. Soak cotton balls in the mixture, and put them out near the mess of ants. The sugar attracts the ants, and they'll take the Borax with it back to their home. If you have small children or pets, be sure that you keep them away from the Borax, and always wash your hands after using. Note: Thanks to several commenters who add that: If your ants don’t seem to be attracted to sugar, try mixing in some peanut butter instead. They may have a savory tooth rather than a sweet tooth! Just like people, insects are all different… I have a link to the recipe in the show notes. https://www.mashupmom.com/yes-borax-got-rid-of-the-ants/ Listeners Todd and Ginette From Alberta Canada Next up, I always join JR when I’m in town for his Meet and Greet, and piggyback on his event and invite listeners to let me know what they are [caption id="attachment_2768" align="alignright" width="480"] Todd and Ginette on a PV Bus[/caption] doing in Paradise. I even offered t shirts this time. Well, I had just set up microphones and a band was warming up when two listeners came in and introduced themselves, they were Todd and Ginette from Alberta Canada and I think we were both well the three of us were equally excited to be meeting one another. I gave them t shirts, and almost immediately Todd disappears and reappears with the t-shirt on. I love that guy! Anyway, I asked them if they wanted to tell us what they were doing in Vallarta and they said yes! So let’s hear from listeners Todd and Ginette from Pour Favor Saloon and cookhouse in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Listen to The Podcast So I have all the tips from Todd and Ginette in the shownotes and she also emailed me her favorite coffee places. They are…. La Bodeguita del cafe Calle Panama 117A col. 5 de 322 223 8040 cell. Labodeguitadelcafe.com.mx Dee's Coffee Southside of Puerto Vallarta Page in the Sun Southside of Puerto Vallarta Check them out in the show notes. El Nogalito Puerto Vallarta Community Center Project [caption id="attachment_2774" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] El Nogalito Project Website[/caption] Places They Have Stayed: Riu, Nuevo Vallarta Royal Decameron, Bucerias Garza Blanca, Puerto Vallarta They Love the Cinco de Diciembre Neighborhood Favorite Places to Eat La Cigale French Bistro Kelly's Pour Favor El Rio BBQ, Paso Ancho Pepe's Taco, Puerto Vallarta All the Taco Stands Favorite is Tacos La Hormiga Next to Guadalajara Farmacia and Near the Pier Or just beer and a bag of cookies on the beach! Advice to First Time Visitors: Stay in Puerto Vallarta, not Nuevo Vallarta [caption id="attachment_2809" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Tacos La Hormiga, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2810" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Tacos La Hormiga[/caption] Kelly Gauthier of Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse [caption id="attachment_2793" align="alignright" width="221"] Kelly Gauthier[/caption] Now the next interview is with the owner and chief bottle washer at JR’s favorite Meet and Greet location, Kelly Gauthier. Kelly was a real surprise. She has a heart of gold as you will find out. She loved Vallarta so much, she set out to improve on a place that was already there, and transform it into a cozy place that would be your home away from home, your family in a strange land, and a place where you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner, get live music and even have a great view overlooking Lazaro Cardenas. It has a rooftop patio with bar, and music, and great seating, well you just have to see it, and you just have to hear from Kelly so let’s go to the new second story patio bar at Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse, on the Southside of Puerto Vallarta and meet Kelly Gauthier! [caption id="attachment_2802" align="aligncenter" width="844"] Vallartainfo.com[/caption] Address for Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse Lázaro Cárdenas 245, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico Phone 52-322-107-1252 Kelly's Pour Favor Facebook Page Kitchen Specialties are Ribs Meatloaf Fish and Chips Enchilada Dip Canadian Breakfast with eggs, bacon and pan fries for 59 pesos Kelly's Favorite Places Beach Bar La Coretta, Puerto Vallarta No Way Jose, Puerto Vallarta Barcelona Tapas, Puerto Vallarta Advice For a First Time Visitor to Puerto Vallarta Don't stay in an all inclusive Listen to The Podcast La Trez Cuartoz at Kelly's Pour Favor Produced by Bob McCuaig [caption id="attachment_2775" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse[/caption] That should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. [caption id="attachment_2780" align="alignright" width="300"] Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2784" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Next week, stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. [caption id="attachment_2786" align="alignright" width="300"] Upstairs Lounge at Pour Favor[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2788" align="alignleft" width="300"] Upstairs Lounge at Pour Favor[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2787" align="alignright" width="300"] Upstairs Lounge at Pour Favor[/caption] And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. Don’t forget his maps, his DIY tours and his revitalized Happy Hour Board. I have links to all of those in the show notes. [caption id="attachment_2776" align="alignright" width="300"] Daily Special Board at Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2772" align="alignright" width="293"] Mural at Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2777" align="alignright" width="300"] Menu Board at Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2770" align="alignright" width="231"] Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there. I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. [caption id="attachment_2792" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Stairway to Upper Deck[/caption] So, thanks to JR, and Ginette and Todd, and to Kelly Gauthier. Stop by and have a meal, a drink, catch JR at a Tuesday Meet and Greet, catch a live band every night! La Trez Cuartoz Tuesdays to top off the meet and greet. Man o man! And that upstairs patio. I love it up there. It’s way cool. [caption id="attachment_2791" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The Street Below Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse[/caption] I have pictures of it in the show notes and I have links to Kelly’s and maps and links to all the things that Kelly, Ginette and Todd talked about too so check it out! And hey, thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos! [caption id="attachment_2794" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Kelly Gauthier[/caption]

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Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta with Mavi Graf of Arte Culinario

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 57:44

This week, I have a couple of interviews, one with Christopher Mattocks at Lighthouse Specialty Foods on Lazaro Cardenas, on the South Side of Puerto Vallarta, and my featured guest Mavi Graf of Arte Culinario and we will be talking about her and her cooking classes and all about herself, but first, what’s happening this week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico March 21st, 2018. Listen to The Show [caption id="attachment_2687" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Mavi Graf[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2689" align="alignleft" width="220"] Mave Arte Culinario[/caption] Semana Santa in Puerto Vallarta Semana Santa is coming early this year. Yes, Easter falls on April first and Semana Santa Starts Sunday the 25th of March, and ends on Saturday the 31st. Then Easter on Sunday…April Fools, and another week of Spring Break. Remember that Puerto Vallarta will be at full occupancy during this time. You have the locals on spring break from school, you have many families coming in from Guadalajara and the surrounding areas. So, if you are thinking about a nice quiet time, look out. The beaches are crowded, the hotels are full and college age visitors from all over, descend on Vallarta. I talked about Semana Santa in the episode with the owner of El Arrayan, Carmen Porras last year, but I suppose it doesn’t hurt to do a quick [caption id="attachment_2695" align="alignright" width="336"] El Arrayan[/caption] review of the holiday and how it’s celebrated here in Mexico. As you may have noticed, here in Mexico, they like to celebrate. They love holidays, and this is no exception. And they go big. We are coming up on a two-week holiday consisting of Semana Santa (The Holy Week, beginning on Palm Sunday and ending Easter Saturday) and Pascua (Starting with Easter Sunday and ending the following Saturday). Semana Santa is without a doubt, the most important holiday in Mexican culture. All over Mexico, Mexicans celebrate the last days of Christ during Holy Week with elaborate processions, ceremonies, and rituals. Most of the larger Semana Santa celebrations include a dramatic reenactment of the capture, the trial, and the crucifixion of Jesus. Mexicans have been known to practice acts of physical torture, public displays of political/social ridicule, and displays of resolutions and commitment. And as I mentioned last year, some of the more devout regions of Mexico like Taxco, the reenactments include penitents – men and women who show their penitence and prove their faith by inflicting physical pain. Many of us have seen these reenactments. But in Puerto Vallarta, they don’t go all out Taxco. They do have lots of parades and processions. It’s very cool. Just be ready for the crowds. Mexico Celebrates The Birthday of Benito Juarez Today is the birthday of Benito Juarez who was the 26th president of Mexico. Juarez was born March 21st 1806. And although they celebrated the holiday on Monday, due to Article 74 of the Mexican labor law (Ley Federal del Trabajo) which provides that the third Monday of March (regardless the date) will be an official holiday in Mexico. As with Constitution Day, the holiday was originally celebrated every year on the same date (March 21), but the federal labor law was modified in 2005 so the holiday is always celebrated on a Monday however, this is the day of Juarez’s birth. What a mouthful! A quick Wiki search https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benito_Ju%C3%A1rez#/media/File:Benito_Pablo_Ju%C3%A1rez_Garc%C3%ADa.png [caption id="attachment_2662" align="alignright" width="248"] Benito Juarez[/caption] He was of poor, rural, indigenous origins, but he became a well-educated, urban professional and politician, who married a socially prominent woman of Oaxaca City.[3] He identified primarily as a Liberal and he wrote only briefly about his indigenous heritage.[4] He was a key figure in the group of professional men in Mexico's indigenous south, and his rise to national power had its roots in that power base.[5] He was not an intellectual star of Mexican liberalism or a strict ideologue, but he was a brilliant, pragmatic, and ruthless politician. He held power during the tumultuous decade of the Liberal Reform and French invasion. In 1858 as head of the Supreme Court, he became president of Mexico by the succession mandated by the Constitution of 1857 when moderate liberal President Ignacio Comonfort was forced to resign by Mexican conservatives. Juárez remained in the presidential office until his death by natural causes in 1872. He weathered the War of the Reform (1858–60), a civil war between Liberals and Conservatives, and then the French invasion (1862–67), which was supported by Mexican Conservatives. Never relinquishing office although forced into exile in areas of Mexico not controlled by the French, Juárez tied Liberalism to Mexican nationalism and maintained that he was the legitimate head of the Mexican state, rather than Emperor Maximilian. When the French-backed Second Mexican Empire fell in 1867, the Mexican Republic with Juárez as president was restored to full power.[6][7][8] In his success in ousting the European incursion, Latin Americans considered his a "second struggle for independence, a second defeat for the European powers, and a second reversal of the Conquest."[9] He is now "a preeminent symbol of Mexican nationalism and resistance to foreign intervention."[10] Juárez was a practical and skilled politician, controversial in his lifetime and beyond. He had an understanding of the importance of a working relationship with the United States, and secured its recognition for his liberal government during the War of the Reform. Although many of his positions shifted during his political life, he held fast to particular principles including the supremacy of civil power over the Catholic Church and the military; respect for law; and the depersonalization of political life.[11] In his lifetime he sought to strengthen the national government and asserted the supremacy of central power over states, a position that both radical and provincial liberals opposed.[12] He was the subject of polemical attacks both in his lifetime and beyond. However, the place of Juárez in Mexican historical memory has enshrined him as a major Mexican hero, beginning in his own lifetime.[13] So Happy Birthday Benito Juarez Today you’d be 212 years old. Shucks, you don’t look a day over 66. Get it, he lived to be 66 years old. Okay, let’s get to the interviews shall we? Lighthouse Specialty Foods in Puerto Vallarta Sometimes, when you aren’t looking for it, you find it. I mean, an interview of course. I had just been stood up by an interviewee, I had made an appointment a week earlier for an interview, and I’m pretty sure my victim was too hungover to sit with me. I won’t tell you who he was, and I won’t tell you where it was, because I don’t want to embarrass him. Who knows, he might be sobered up in May or June when I come back to Vallarta, but, I was walking down Lazaro Cardenas across from the market when I came across a couple of guys, enjoying a cold cerveza, Oh [caption id="attachment_2664" align="alignright" width="300"] Christopher Mattocks[/caption] Oh…Booze again, but they weren’t too far gone. In fact they were more than happy to talk with me. They asked if I wanted to sample some of what they were selling, and it was really good. So I decided to make lemonade out of lemons and ask Christopher Mattocks if he would talk with me about his place, a real hole in the wall, Lighthouse Specialty Foods. So let’s go right now to Puerto Vallarta Mexico, and have a conversation with Chris Mattocks, at Lighthouse Specialty Foods! [caption id="attachment_2669" align="alignright" width="300"] Lighthouse Specialty Foods Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2668" align="alignright" width="300"] Lighthouse Specialty Foods[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2667" align="alignright" width="300"] Smoker at Lighthouse Specialty Foods Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2670" align="alignright" width="300"] Menu at Lighthouse Specialty Foods Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2666" align="alignright" width="300"] Lighthouse Specialty Foods Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2665" align="alignright" width="300"] Lighthouse Specialty Foods Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2692" align="aligncenter" width="848"] JR's Map Lighthouse Specialty Foods[/caption] Listen to The Show Chris is a good guy and did a great job answering my questions right? I have his contact information in the show notes and pictures of his place. And if you are in the mood for some home cooked items that are hard to find in Puerto Vallarta, go on down there and see what they have for you to bring home to your condo or Airbnb. Lighthouse Specialty Foods Facebook Page Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 557, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., México Phone: +52 322 112 9558 Hours: 7 Days a Week 9-5 Christopher's Suggestions Favorite Places to Eat Breakfast Fredy's Tucan, Puerto Vallarta Memo's Pancake House, Puerto Vallarta Lunch Bonito Kitchen, Asian Pho Near Costco, Puerto Vallarta Dinner Café des Artistes, Puerto Vallarta La Leche, Puerto Vallarta Sonora Grill Prime in The Marina Vallarta El Coleguita Marina Vallarta Seafood Economical Favorite Day Trip Yelapa, Cabo Corrientes, México Advice to a First Time Traveler "Stay Out of the All Inclusives Get out and meet the people and enjoy the Restaurants, there are 100s of them". Special Offer to Fishermen/Women If you go out fishing, and catch a tuna, marlin, anything like that, they will smoke it for you, cryovac them for you for free, but they get to keep half. Mavi Graf and Arte Culinario [caption id="attachment_2687" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Mavi Graf[/caption] Okay, in the first episode of the show I promised you I would bring you chefs, cooking classes and caterers for your special celebrations in Puerto Vallarta. Planning a wedding or an anniversary dinner with friends? Maybe you want to learn to cook fantastic Mexican food. Well, my [caption id="attachment_2689" align="alignright" width="220"] Mave Arte Culinario[/caption] next guest, the featured guest for today is Mavi Graf. Mavi is a star in Puerto Vallarta. When Mavi caters the event, you know you are in for a wonderful culinary experience. She has a business called Arte Culinario, Culinary Art and her creations are truly works of art. And she’ll teach you too. So with Mavi, you get two for the price of one. A cooking class, and a caterer. Mavi holds her cooking classes in her home, a lovely condominium in Marina Vallarta. You have the sailboats and motor boats in their slips just below the balcony where the cooking class students, get to enjoy the delicious food that they have just created, with the help and guidance of Mavi Graf. So let’s let Mavi tell her story, and let’s go to the condo, overlooking the boats in their slips, in Marina Vallarta, and let’s chat with Mavi Graf, of Arte Culinario. [caption id="attachment_2681" align="alignright" width="300"] Arte Culinario[/caption] Listen to The Podcast [caption id="attachment_2682" align="alignleft" width="280"] Mavi Graf[/caption] Mavi was wonderful to come on the podcast. You remember when I told you about how, sometimes the real interview happens after I put away the microphones, well, Mavi was telling me that when she made a decision to have the classes in her home, her husband was against it. You know, the safety factor and all, but she said, at some point, you need to trust people. To invite them in to your home and let them see a little bit into your life. It’s how we build trust between cultures, between boundaries. And she said it was the most wonderful thing that has ever happened to them. The people they meet, the relationships they have built has been amazing and that has been the biggest surprise to them is just these friendships have grown into more than just a cooking class. That’s classy. I hope Mavi, it was okay for me to step in, and add that part of the interview that came, after the microphoned were put away, and thank you for inviting me into your home, and making me feel like a part of your family too. You are one of a kind Mavi. Thank you so much! Contact Information For Arte Culinario Tel.: 322-221-0914 Cel: 322-135-8570 USA: 419-949-4515 info@arteculinario-mavigraf.com Mavi's Website Arte Culinario Trip Advisor Page Arte Culinario Facebook Page Arte Culinario Instagram Page Arte Culinario Twitter Page A Review From a Client Places Mavi Likes to Eat Breakfast Mexican Breakfast Tacos Lamb Tacos El Taquito Hidalguense Lunch Ocho Tostadas Marina Vallarta for Shrimp Cocktail Dinner Trio Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta Archies Wok Puerto Vallarta Cenaduria Celia, Puerto Vallarta Hole in The Wall In Puerto Vallarta, Across From The Airport, in an Empty Lot.. Mariscos La Tia II Advice For a First Time Visitor Don't Stay in an All Inclusive Enjoy the Town Enjoy The Restaurants Favorite Day Trip Around Puerto Vallarta Las Animas, Cabo Corrientes What Would You Suggest One Do To Spoil Yourself Cost no Object Rent a Sailboat and sail on the bay That should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Next week, stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. [caption id="attachment_2685" align="alignleft" width="607"] Mavi Graf and Arte Culinario Shrimp Cocktail[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2684" align="alignleft" width="604"] Mavi Graf Cooking Class[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2683" align="alignleft" width="583"] Mavi Graf, Arte Culinario[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2677" align="alignleft" width="975"] Mavi Graf Cooking Class[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2679" align="alignleft" width="506"] Mavi Graf Cooking Class[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2688" align="alignnone" width="474"] Certificate of Excellence Trip Advisor[/caption] And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. Don’t forget his maps, his DIY tours and his revitalized Happy Hour Board. I have links to all of those in the show notes. [caption id="attachment_2678" align="alignleft" width="577"] Mavi Graf Cooking Class[/caption] And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there. I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. So, thanks to Christopher Mattocks of Lighthouse Specialty Foods, and to you, Mavi Graf, make sure you contact her the next time you are in town and take one of her classes, or hire her to cater your special event. And hey, thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos!

Casa Isabel in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, an Interview with Isabel Manore

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 50:43

Isabel Manore is the owner of Casa Isabel. We talk about her Boutique Hotel on the Hill Overlooking Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. [caption id="attachment_2608" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Casa Isabel Mobile Fun![/caption] That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The [caption id="attachment_2021" align="alignright" width="300"] The Vista Grill, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] El Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa you can enjoy that same view of the Los Muertos Pier all day long for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! This week, I’m going to introduce you Isabel Manore, from the beautiful Casa Isabel, the big Yellow House on The Hill overlooking Puerto Vallarta, but first, let’s see what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, the 7th of March, 2018. Corazon de Nina Garden Party and Silent Auction [caption id="attachment_2540" align="aligncenter" width="566"] Poster Corazon de Nina Garden Party[/caption] As I mentioned last week, my buddy Cecil sent me an invite to the Garden Party and silent auction called Artists for Orphans, and it will be this Sunday, March 11th from 2 to 5 in the afternoon at Hacienda de Carlotta 388 Lazaro Cardenas, on the South Side of Puerto Vallarta. Tickets are only 500 pesos, that’s about $28.00 US, and there will be tapas, and other food, Piel Canela will be playing and it’s a great opportunity to meet some of the pillars of the community, some of the local folks, hobnob with some really fascinating people. You will even have a chance to meet Melissa Canez, the lady of the house at Corazon de Nina. It should be a fun time so if you are in town, it will be three hours well worth your time. Meet new people. Party like a local! Sounds like fun. Don’t miss it. You can buy tickets at Cassandra Shaw Jewelry, 276 Basillo Badillo and Corazon de Nina Thrift Store, Bay 8 in the Marina. Thanks Cecil, for the volunteer work you do at Corazon de Nina. One of these days, I’m gonna get you on the show, so look out Cecil! Thanks again buddy! Fundraiser for Parque de Azulejos Nancy Page, my buddy at Tile Park PV, Parque de los Azulejos sent me info regarding a fundraiser for that project that I am just so excited about, Natasha Moraga’s bid to tile Lazaro Cardenas Park. They too are having a fundraiser, it’s a live auction, it’s a silent auction, it’s a benefit for this great cause at Mantamar Beach Club, Bar and Grill, Wednesday, March 21st starting at 7:30, there is a VIP reception starting at 6:30, and if you want to be a VIP, contact them. There will be entertainment by Amy Armstrong, Geo y Luis, Hedda Lettuce, Kim Kuzma, Miss Conception and others. [caption id="attachment_2568" align="aligncenter" width="552"] El Parque de Los Azulejos[/caption] Tickets are available at their table at the Olas Altas Farmers Market, or go to their website at info@tileparkpv.com. I have pictures of the progress that they have made at the park, and it looks amazing. I even purchased a tile last time I was in town, so if you can make it to the event, and you are in town the 21st of March, go. If you can’t make it to the event, make sure you take some time while you are in town to stop by the table set up in the park, and visit with Nancy Page, leave her a donation, buy a tile, sign up for a workshop. Just help, and at the same time, make your mark, in the park, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Here’s an event you won’t want to miss, it’s the National Championship of Stand-Up Paddle and Paddleboard 2018 The article in Visitvallarta.com, that’s the Puerto Vallarta Department of Tourism Website, it reads… 2018 Stand-Up Paddle and Paddleboard national championship will be held next March 14th – 18th in Camarones Beach and Quimixto. It will be organized by Jalisco’s Surfing Association of and will be endorsed by The Mexican Surfing Federation. Tournament winners will be striving for a place at the national pre-selection toward the World Association Surfing Championship and the Pan American Games both to be held at the end of 2018 in Lima, Peru. Learn more about this new sport and support the athletes at the opening ceremony joining the parade in which the teams will depart from the seahorse to the arches of the Malecón. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/ASEJSURF Who knew. Stand Up paddle boarding is a sport? Humm rates up there with I don’t know…singing in the shower? Whatever. What Can You Do in Puerto Vallarta in a Day? I had a coworker come up to me the other day and she says, I understand you know a lot about Puerto Vallarta. I’m going to be arriving there Tuesday on a cruise ship. What should I do? Well, that got me thinking about the first show where I promised I would do an episode for the one-day visitors. Those of you who are coming to Puerto Vallarta for a few hours. So, I put on my thinking cap, and I planned out a day for her and her traveling companions on the ship. And I’ll wait for her to come home in a couple of days and see what they did and how they liked it. Then, I’ll do a show dedicated to a one day visit to paradise with all sorts of options, and degrees of physical abilities. I’m going to have a great time bringing that to you in a couple of weeks, so stay tuned for that. [caption id="attachment_2611" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Casa Isabel Room 2[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2612" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Casa Isabel Room 3[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2613" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Casa Isabel Room 11[/caption] Casa Isabel in Puerto Vallarta, México. The Yellow House on The Hill All right, let’s get to the show and to our interview. [caption id="attachment_2573" align="aligncenter" width="981"] Casa Isabel, Puerto Vallarta, México[/caption] If you stand on Los Muertos Beach and look up at the beautiful homes and condos in the hills overlooking the southside of Puerto Vallarta, you will notice a beautiful, multi-tiered yellow Villa. That yellow house is Casa Isabel. Isabel Manroe is the owner. She is a beautiful woman, always with a lovely smile. Always, with a broad rimmed hat, her trademark. You can see Isabel around town in her special car which looks like a taxi, always, surrounded and attended to by her doting companions. Her Mexican Family. The people who run Casa Isabel. I’ve seen these men in action, her family, and they care for Isabel so much. And she, for them, as you will hear. [caption id="attachment_2572" align="aligncenter" width="836"] Casa Isabel, Puerto Vallarta, México[/caption] I had just returned from my day trip to El Tuito and Mayto, when I got a text from JR, who asked if I could meet him at Casa Isabel for drinks and maybe an opportunity to interview Isabel, who was having dinner with friends at her restaurant. So, I told him to meet me at Kelly’s Pour Favor, and we would take a cab up the hill to Casa Isabel. [caption id="attachment_2574" align="alignleft" width="397"] Isabel Manore, of Casa Isabel[/caption] So I showered and grabbed my recording equipment, and headed out the door down to Kelly’s, then JR and I in the the cab to Casa Isabel. It was funny and I’m just remembering this, but on the steep road up to the Casa, we came nose to nose with a propane gas truck who was backing up the hill. This was a really steep hill and I gotta tell you, that guy backed the truck up that hill like a champ. Even the taxi driver was impressed. We were greeted by the staff who opened our doors and welcomed us to Casa Isabel and ushered us upstairs. Casa Isabel is a beautiful place. You need to be able to do stairs. The restaurant and bar area have stunning views of the city, the bay and the mountains. You can see, if you time it right, around 9:30 every night, and I did see, the firework show off the Marigalante down on the Malecon from there. So, if you are sitting eating dinner at one of the linen covered tables on the rail, with that great view, or sitting at the bar, sipping on an adult beverage. You can get that show. Albeit short, a great unforgettable sight. [caption id="attachment_2584" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Fireworks From the Bar at Casa Isabel[/caption] The place is multi leveled, like I said, with rooms that Isabel will describe to us soon, but these rooms have the same remarkable views of the city, as the restaurant. There is a pool, a hot tub, or two. I have pictures. [caption id="attachment_2585" align="alignleft" width="300"] Infinity Spa Overlooking Puerto Vallarta at Casa Isabel[/caption] I also have pictures for you to look at in the show notes of the firework show as seen from the bar, where I was sitting with JR waiting for Isabel, to excuse herself from her friends, take herself away from her fabulous meal, and she came over, and sat down, and we had a talk, about her Toy Box as she calls it. About the place where she lives, The Yellow House on the hill, Casa Isabel, lets meet Isabel Manore. Listen to The Podcast Contact Information for Casa Isabel [caption id="attachment_2596" align="aligncenter" width="721"] Casa Isabel Boutique Hotel Bar and Grill[/caption] Address: Privada del Bosque 483, Alta Vista, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., México Phone: +52 322 222 1451 Casa Isabel Facebook Page [caption id="attachment_2586" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Puerto Vallarta at Casa Isabel[/caption] Oh Isabel, you are an amazing woman. So full of life, So, so much fun! Like I said, you can see Isabel around town, dancing with her entourage. [caption id="attachment_2600" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Casa Isabel Room 7[/caption] Always with a smile on her lips, always with that trademark hat. And you know what, Isabel has that way about her. And when you and she are talking, she makes you feel like you are the only person in the room. [caption id="attachment_2582" align="alignleft" width="576"] Casa Isabel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Thank you, Isabel. I can’t wait to come back to Puerto Vallarta, and enjoy another enchanting, memorable evening at the restaurant. Listening to the lovely live music, breathing in the smells coming from the kitchen, and feeling the breeze flow through lovely Casa Isabel with the city below, all a sparkle in lights and sounds of Vallarta. I have all the contact information for Casa Isabel in the show notes for this episode of the show, so check it out. Go for dinner, or happy hour. Stay in one of her 14 rooms. And tell Isabel, that you heard her, on the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. She will get a kick out of that. Allright. That should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Next week, stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. [caption id="attachment_2606" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Casa Isabel, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. Don’t forget his maps, his DIY tours and his revitalized Happy Hour Board. I have links to all of those in the show notes. [caption id="attachment_2591" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Casa Isabel Room 13[/caption] And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there. I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. [caption id="attachment_2576" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Casa Isabel[/caption] So, thanks to Isabel Manore, the lady of the house at Casa Isabel. Check out the pictures and her contact info in the show notes of this episode [caption id="attachment_2605" align="alignleft" width="300"] Casa Isabel Room 9[/caption] of the show at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com. Or better yet, get on over to Casa Isabel the next time you are in Puerto Vallarta and have a drink, watch the sunset, have dinner or stay in one of her lovely rooms and then wake up to that wonderful view of the town of Puerto Vallarta, all spread out in front of you. You can see yourself doing that right? I sure can. I’d have to pinch myself, that’s for sure. [caption id="attachment_2587" align="alignright" width="300"] Casa Isabel[/caption] Once again just go to my site and see the pictures. You will know what I’m talking about. And hey, thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos!

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Getting Mexican Residency in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Attorney Lic. Felix Zarate

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2017 68:53

What is Required to Obtain Temporary Residency, Permanent Residency, Work Visas and Student Visas in Mexico? What if you want to become a Mexican Citizen? An interview with Mexican Attorney Lic. Felix Zarate in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico about Immigration from the United States and Canada to Mexico. Also, the Puerto Vallarta Craft Beer Festival Comes to The Cuale Island to Benefit the Art Center Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The El [caption id="attachment_194" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa you can enjoy that same view of the Los Muertos Pier all day long for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! This week we have a very special guest, Lic. Felix Zarate, my friend and Mexican Attorney of Zarate and Law Associates here in Puerto Vallarta, [caption id="attachment_287" align="alignright" width="227"] Lic. Felix Zarate[/caption] and we are going to be talking about immigration but not to the US or Canada, no, we are talking about immigrating to Mexico, but first let’s see what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, the 15th of November, 2017. It seems Craft Beer is making a splash in paradise lately with several in Puerto Vallarta Proper. We spoke with one local brewpub, Reid and Miranda at Monzon Brewing Company. Well, as I mentioned last week, there is a craft beer festival planned for this weekend and I told you I would bring on my buddy Edgar to talk about it so let’s go to Puerto Vallarta and hear about it from my amigo Edgar Cisneros… [caption id="attachment_1876" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Craft Beer Festival PV[/caption] Like Edgar said, there’s so much happening in the local Mexican craft beer world today. Like I said, we have Monzon, There’s Los Muertos Brewery, Cervecería Yambak from Sayulita, Cervecería Nebulosa from Brazil, Cervecería Los Cuentos in Puerto Vallarta, The Beer Box Prime in Puebla, Cerveza Minerva from Guadalajara, Euro Cervezas in Mexico City, all these great breweries. I have all the links to their Facebook pages in the shownotes of this episode so check them out. Great Craft Beers here in Mexico! Who Knew? https://www.facebook.com/Cerveceria-YamBak-220273431366326/ https://www.facebook.com/Cerveceria-Minerva-Puerto-Vallarta-140614419296847/ https://www.facebook.com/thebeerbox.prime/ https://www.facebook.com/EuroCervezas/ https://www.facebook.com/MonzonBrewing/ https://www.facebook.com/lmbcfvilla/ https://www.cervezaartesanalmexicana.mx/cervecerias-artesanales/los-cuentos Last week I was telling you about an email I got from listener Skip. I have a long show so I just want to answer one of his questions here and it has to do with buses and transportation and it goes like this…. Your podcasts have given me a huge list of options for dining - most of them in the Zona Romantica. In Feb 2018 we are staying in Nuevo Vallarta. It was a tradeoff for a great 3/3 oceanfront condo on Airbnb. On day 1, I plan to figure out the bus system from Nuevo to Walmart in PV (thanks to JR). Can a person walk to the Romantic Zone from Walmart? I have been on the malecon and to the Cathedral but have never yet seen the Los Muertos pier. It seems that most of what I want to see and do is on Basilio Badillo or Lazaro Cardenas or near by there. Ok, this is a good opportunity to review the bus system and getting around on buses in Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. … You can get links to this information with maps and more in the shownotes at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com. http://visit-vallarta.com/essentials/transportation/bus-routes-and-bus-fares/ Thanks for the questions Skip, I have more answers to your questions coming up next week, I promise. Also, Skip was kind enough to send me his pick for one of the ten most unusual things a person should try to do while in Puerto Vallarta, and so if any of you want to pitch in your ideas, come on, and send me some. Thanks’ Skip! Skip understands what this podcast is all about. Write in you guys. It’s easy to do just go to the Contact Us tab at the top of the website and click and send me a message. Okay! Let’s get to our guest… We hear all the time about how Mexicans can’t wait to get out of Mexico and move north but how often do you hear about North Americans, more precisely Americans and Canadians, wanting to move, or at least become Temporary or Permanent Residents of Mexico? According to census information, there are over one million Americans, US citizens living in Mexico, over 125,000 Canadians at least part of the year. Some of the Americans are in Mexico illegally. Imagine that! I got an email from listener…who wanted to hear about the process of obtaining temporary residency. I told her that I would have my favorite attorney in Puerto Vallarta come on board and talk a little about what's going on today with immigration to Mexico. So I called Lic. Felix Zarate, he is my favorite Mexican Attorney, and he agreed to come on the show and talk a little about the immigration process. He invited me to his condo in Vallarta to talk so let’s go there right now…. We hear all the time about how Mexicans can’t wait to get out of Mexico and move north but how often do you hear about North Americans, more precisely Americans and Canadians, wanting to move, or at least become Temporary or Permanent Residents of Mexico? I got an email from listener…who wanted to hear about the process of obtaining temporary residency. I told her that I would have my favorite attorney in Puerto Vallarta come on board and talk a little about what's going on today with immigration to Mexico. Listen to The Podcast I love Felix. He really knows the law in Mexico. Let’s review what we learned and I want to expand on what Felix told us with information I got from the Mexican Consulate locally here in Los Angeles. I’m going to address both Canadians and Americans here and I will have links to all of the information I’m going to give you, right in the show notes to this episode of the Podcast that you will find at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com. Links For Canadian Mexican Visas Canadian Visa application form Canadian Temporary Resident Visa Canadian Permanent Resident Visa Student Temporary Resident Visa List of Fees List of All Visas https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/leamington/index.php/non-mexicans/visas/115-temporary-resident-visa Link For US Citizen Mexican Visas US Temporary Resident Visa Application Form Retired income holder (temporary) Permanent Resident Visa (Retired) Student Temporary Resident Visa List of All Visas https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/index.php/visas?id=460 I love Felix. He really knows the law in Mexico. Let’s review what we learned and I want to expand on what Felix told us with information I got from the Mexican Consulate locally here in Los Angeles. I’m going to address both Canadians and Americans here and I will have links to all of the information I’m going to give you, right in the show notes to this episode of the Podcast that you will find at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com. Well, that should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Next week stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there. I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. So, thanks to Lic. Felix Zarate, my favorite lawyer in Puerto Vallarta, and thanks to Edgar Cisneros Check out all the things we talked about in the shownotes of this episode of the show at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com. So thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos! Click Here for Contact for Felix Zarate

A Day Trip to San Pancho and A Visit to Cassandra Shaw Jewelry

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2017 53:16

In this episode we take A Day Trip to San Pancho, a Beach Community North of Puerto Vallarta. Then an interview with Cassandra Shaw, owner of Cassandra Shaw Jewelry in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The El [caption id="attachment_196" align="alignright" width="300"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa you can enjoy that same view of the Los Muertos Pier all day long for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! This week I have a couple of fun things for you, a day trip to San Pancho, a little town north of Puerto Vallarta, and a great guest, Cassandra Shaw of Cassandra Shaw Jewelry on the Southside of town in Puerto Vallarta, but first, let’s see what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, this week the 10th of October 2017. Meet and Greet, Tuesday, October 17th at Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse. [caption id="attachment_1633" align="aligncenter" width="404"] Meet and Greet at Pour Favor[/caption] There will be a Meet and Greet, Tuesday, October 17th at Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse where I will have my microphones at the ready, to capture your stories and suggestions about the things you are doing in paradise. I’ll have my microphones at the ready so come by and let’s gab. By the way, if you have a business that you want to pitch, a service you want to tell my listeners about, come by and give your business or service a pitch. Come on by, this coming Tuesday evening at Pour Favor on Lazaro Cardenas starting at 6:30, going for couple hours I imagine. Come by. It’s not a live feed or anything guys, I take the audio and make them into interviews so if you are really interesting, or if your story is really compelling, you may end up being the featured guest to a particular episode in the future so who knows right? Now I’m only going to be in town for just a couple of days, just enough time to get some very important interviews for you guys. And you know what? I still haven’t told my wife yet. Oh, I’m not leaving without her, in fact I’m taking her along, she just doesn’t know it yet. Now, I know for a fact that she doesn’t listen to my podcast, so she won’t know till I break the news to her Friday morning. At least, I figure that should give her enough time to buy whatever she needs before we fly out of LAX Monday Morning. Fun fun, fun in the sun! Dia De Los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta Preparations are under way for the day of the Dead Celebrations or Dia de los Muertos, which take place right after the traditional Halloween in the states on the 31st of October, but in the states as well as in Mexico, Mexicans stretch out the celebrations out a little bit and in Mexico, Día de los Muertos is celebrated from the 31st to the 2nd of November. Anyway, there’s lots to be said about the upcoming celebrations throughout the Bajia, and I will be bringing you all of the activities planned for this very festive occasion in Puerto Vallarta. Actually, El Dia De Los Muertos, is the celebration that really kicks off the tourist season in Puerto Vallarta. Now speaking of next week, I will not have an episode of the podcast for you next week due to my planned travels to paradise. You just need to know that I’m not shirking my duties as podcast host, I’m just going to be busy getting you some of the best interviews and on the ground information you can shake a stick at. Or whatever you shake, stick, whatever. Just go ahead and shake it at it. A Day Trip to San Pancho [caption id="attachment_1709" align="aligncenter" width="1250"] San Pancho Map[/caption] A couple of weeks back, I got an email from Polly who wanted me to do an episode on going to San Pancho. Actually, Polly gave me a great review on iTunes, and she made a request, and now Polly, I’m going to grant your wish and take a day trip with you to San Pancho. Actually formerly known as San Francisco, San Pancho is just 4 kilometers north of the hippy town of Sayulita. Sayulita is located about 38 kilometers north of the Puerto Vallarta Airport. Approximately a 45 minute drive. Now I began my day trip at about 2 on a Saturday afternoon. I was on the Southside and looked for a bus to take me to Walmart. Okay, I know what you are thinking, Barry, aren’t we going to San Pancho? Yes, we are going to San Pancho, so instead of me telling you all of the intricacies of bus taking in Puerto Vallarta, let’s review with JR. I have a clip of a conversation I had with him back in January about taking buses in Puerto Vallarta. Let’s see what he says about catching one of those buses from Vallarta, to those beach towns north. JR, Take it away!!!! Link to JR's Maps Listen to The Podcast Okay, so I hopped on a bus that said Walmart on the windscreen and I told the driver that I wanted the bus to San Pancho. Quiero el bus a San Pancho. Which means, I want the bus to San Pancho. You can probably just say it in English, and the driver will most likely understand, but hey, learn the lingo. Write it down, practice it. So in this case, the driver did drop me off at the location JR talked about, the one at the beginning of the Libramiento. South, actually way south [caption id="attachment_1714" align="aligncenter" width="5312"] Tienda at The Puerto Vallarta Bus Stop South of Walmart[/caption] of Walmart. And he is right, I was able to get on the bus before the crowd did, and pretty much had my choice of seats. So the driver motioned to me when we got to the stop. I made sure I was sitting up front near him so he could give me the hi sign. So this place where you get dropped off has a tienda where you can buy drinks and stuff, and you walk a little south along the sidewalk and you will see busses lining up. Their destinations written on the windshields of the bus. Before you get on the bus, if you aren’t sure, just ask the driver. They will tell you how much to pay, and you pay them there. If you are planning on making several stops along the way, for instance if you want to stop for breakfast in Sayulita, then move on up north to San Pancho for Lunch, you pay in segments. There’s no day pass. Get it? So the busses are comfortable. Not air conditioned, but reclining seats, and the driver will play their favorite tunes as you travel along the coast, then cut across the Point. If you go to the website at www.puertovallartatravelshow,com, you will see the rout, and the towns you pass through on your way up to San Pancho. [caption id="attachment_1745" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Bus to San Pancho[/caption] You hit Bucerias, and just before you get to Cruz de Huanacaxtle, route 200 cuts inland, bypassing the Punta de Mita, and travels through a wooded jungle like [caption id="attachment_1740" align="alignleft" width="1000"] San Francisco/San Pancho Fruit Stand[/caption] area, well, it is a jungle out there, really, and eventually you arrive at the coast, in the town of Sayulita. You can get off here, and like JR said, the bus actually drops you off in the middle of town, so you can actually get off the bus right there, and start exploring the hippit dippie town of Sayulita. It’s colorful, and gringoized with lots of specialty shops, not just your typical Mexican souvenirs, although you will find that too. Great places to eat, and the surfing is all the rage. Although, use caution, there have been many reports of unclean waters there. Something about too many people and not sufficient facilities to properly treat raw sewage. So ask questions before entering the water, and use caution. But hey….we’re on our way to San Pancho right? We are going to stay on that bus, because we paid to get to San Pancho right? Right. The bus continues up the coast to the next stop which is San Pancho. The Bus Stops alongside the highway, at the intersection of Highway 200 and Avineda Tercer Mundo, or in English, Third World Avenue. Kinda has a lovely ring to it doesn’t it?. Humm. So the bus lets the passengers off at Third World Avenue where there is a huge Pemex station. You cross the highway, and follow the Third World road right to the beach. Like JR said, the walk is about a mile or so, and it takes you right to the beach. You will pass very colorful shops, hotels, B & B’s, Hostels, and restaurants as you walk down this road, and you will see the homes of the people of the town of San Pancho, on the streets behind these establishments. [caption id="attachment_1736" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] San Pancho[/caption] Now, if you don’t want to walk, just wait around for a taxi to take you into town if you like, but if you are in good enough shape, the walk is totally worth it. The closer you get to the beach, the more restaurants you will find, and shops and stuff, and when you get to the end of the road, it makes a T right into the beach. [caption id="attachment_1737" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] San Pancho, Nayarit[/caption] To your right and left you will find numerous beachfront eateries. Now unlike in Puerto Vallarta, this is a wide beach. Lots of sand. So there’s lots of room at this beach to stretch out. To your left, there is a lagoon, and the beach curves out to a rocky outcropping. To the right, the beach stretches for almost a mile. It’s a big beach, I’m telling you. So food and drink are abundant here at and near the beach. The waves are not the quality of Sayulita, but I’ve heard the water is cleaner to swim in. If you want to see a really cool video of San Pancho from the air, my buddy Dan The Flying Man Dimov has this wonderful YouTube video with him flying along in his Paramotor machine, along the coast in San Pancho. [embed]https://youtu.be/p-KEUtAGW8g[/embed] In fact, I’m going to be interviewing Dan on my visit to Puerto Vallarta next week, and I can’t wait to introduce you to him. He takes people up in the air. Tandem on his glider, so you have to check out the video, and definitely listen to the podcast when I air it in the coming weeks. Dan also has a wonderful video he shot the day of the full solar eclipse, along the coast over the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta. I’ll add that video too to the show notes so check that one out too. I can’t make up my mind which one I like best. You decide. [embed]https://youtu.be/moLff_OiPoI[/embed] I also have some screenshots thanks to Google Earth, showing the town, the bus drop-off spot and the path you will take into town, down Avenida Tercer Mundo. I just love that! So where do you eat? They have a great Bar-b-Que place called Mr. Ribs San Pancho. I couldn’t help myself, it smelled so good. I had pork ribs and [caption id="attachment_1726" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Mr Ribs[/caption] the fixings. Pretty darn good, and the people watching was great too. Then there is a branch of El Barracuda, run by the same group as in Vallarta. Las Palmas Bar and Grill is the biggest place right on the beach they have lots of loungers for you to sit on and sip an umbrella drink, and watch the people play in the sun, at the beach. There are lots of Mexican families playing at the beach, and of course, tourists too. Anyway, you won’t go hungry in San Pancho, or San Francisco. Actually, the town is called San Francisco, and the Beach is called San Pancho Beach, but everyone calls the whole place San Pancho, there are literally dozens of places to eat all around you. It’s pretty cool! [caption id="attachment_1729" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] El Barracuda, San Pancho[/caption] I spotted a doughnut lady, and made a beeline for her, and purchased a couple of yummy pastries which I happily munched and headed back up the road, back to highway 200 for my ride back to Vallarta. Once you get to the highway, go to the right and walk about 100 feet to where the busses stop to pick you up, and head back to Walmart, I mean Vallarta. Now bus rides in Puerto Vallarta never are ordinary. Every once in a [caption id="attachment_1746" align="alignright" width="300"] Singer on The Bus[/caption] while, the driver will let someone on the bus who will clear his or her throat and begin a soliloquy, in Spanish of course, and proclaim to their captive audience, we bus riders, their cause, whether it’s a sick family member, maybe they are out of a job and need to feed their family, maybe speak on behalf of a particular cause, and then at the end of their plea, and let me tell you, these guys are really good, I mean, well-spoken and practiced, they will work their way through the bus, hat in hand, collecting pesos from the riders, then, when the bus makes the next stop, they are out the back door of the bus. Sometimes these take longer than a stop or two. I had one where the driver let this guy on, dressed like a clown who literally went on and on for about 15 minutes. Oh my god! But on this ride home, the driver let on this guy you are hearing now. This guy had a jukebox item around his neck, and he sang to the music. He was a pro. He was a little guy, but he sang with such heart. I recorded it for you to listen to. Please indulge me as I play it for you, to get the flavor of the ride, home from San Pancho. [caption id="attachment_1718" align="alignleft" width="300"] Walmart in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1717" align="alignleft" width="300"] Walmart in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] So you go to Walmart or to the end of the line, and either take a cab back to your hotel, or a bus back, if you feel comfortable. Just remember, if you are going to the Southside, look for a bus that says Centro on it and not Pittial. Otherwise, you may go on one of those magical mystery tours that JR talks about in our episode about taking busue in Puerto Vallarta. And if you haven’t listened to that one, you really ought to have a look. Also, I have a copy of JR’s map that shows the bus stops that I talked about here. So, that’s the day-trip to San Pancho. Give yourself at least 5 hours total to take the bus back and forth, to get the flavor of the town, to get a bite to eat and a spot to drink, and maybe, just maybe have an opportunity to be serenaded by this guy. I have a photo of him in the show notes of this episode of the show. [caption id="attachment_1719" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] San Pancho Beach[/caption] Now Let’s get to our interview. [caption id="attachment_1751" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Cassandra Shaw Jewelry[/caption] In my previous life, I was in the jewelry business, before real estate. Like for 36 years, I worked in the industry. I’m a jewelry designer by trade, a GIA trained Graduate Gemologist and a American Gem Society Certified Gemologist. So naturally, I’m attracted to shiny things, and jewelry stores. And as you walk down Basillio Badillo, you will notice a beautiful storefront and behind the glass you will notice stunning incredible pieces of jewelry, and art pieces. You know right away that this is a special place. Well, being a nosy person, I wanted to meet the lovely lady who has her name on the front of the store, Cassandra Shaw. We talked for a little bit, and I knew right [caption id="attachment_1755" align="alignright" width="300"] Bean Pup[/caption] away that you had to meet her. Let’s go to Puerto Vallarta Mexico, and talk with Cassandra Shaw, of Cassandra Shaw Jewelry. [caption id="attachment_1759" align="alignleft" width="300"] Cassandra Shaw Ring[/caption] Listen to The Podcast [caption id="attachment_1758" align="alignleft" width="428"] Cassandra Shaw Necklace[/caption] So now you know Cassandra. Don’t be afraid to go into the store, and explore. I know jewelry stores can be intimidating to enter, but these people are so nice and down to earth. Really check out her place. You will be so glad you did. Cassandra Shaw Jewelry Website Cassandra Shaw Facebook Page [caption id="attachment_1757" align="alignleft" width="437"] Cassandra Shaw Earrings[/caption] 276 Basilio Badillo, Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico Store Phone: 011-52 (322) 22-39-734 Cell Phone: 044(322) 227 1864 [caption id="attachment_1749" align="alignright" width="1000"] Cassandra Shaw Jewelry Artwork[/caption] Well, that should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Next week stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. [caption id="attachment_1750" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Cassandra Shaw Jewelry Artwork[/caption] And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. [caption id="attachment_1756" align="alignleft" width="437"] Cassandra Shaw Bracelet[/caption] And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there. I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. So, thanks to JR for the bus info, and thanks to Cassandra Shaw, You will find links to Cassandra Shaw Jewelry as well as pictures from the store, in the shownotes of this episode of the show at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com as well as pictures I took along the way on the trip to San Pancho, JR’s map and more. So thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos!

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Rental Properties in Puerto Vallarta with The PV Kid and The Property Girl

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2017 55:38

An Interview With Debbie Baker, The Property Girl, and Jeff Musto, The PV Kid about Rental Properties in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Also, Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Mexican Independence Day with a 4 Day Celebration. Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The El Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa you can enjoy that same view of the Los Muertos Pier all day long for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! Today we will be talking with two great guests, both are involved in the property rental business here in Puerto Vallarta but first, what’s happening this week September 12, 2017. Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Mexican Independence Day [caption id="attachment_1482" align="aligncenter" width="605"] Independence Celebration Puerto Vallarta[/caption] We will be celebrating Mexican Independence Day in Vallarta, and in true Mexican fashion, it’s not just one day, we will be celebrating for four days! Things start up Thursday, September 14, Day of the Charro, which is celebrated in many parts of Mexico. Charros are regal horsemen and women who dress so stylishly, and ride so smoothly, they are the elegant Cowboys and Girls, on Mexico. https://youtu.be/QbdmyKiMi60 Charrería is a tradition, which runs in families just like Tía Maria's famous mole sauce or Don Raul's special pozole. In other words, it is passed from one generation to another. As soon as a tot can seat a horse by himself, he becomes a little charro, or if a girl, she becomes an Escaramuza. Don’t miss this if you are in town. The charro wears a special suit. There are five styles of charro outfits and each one is chosen for its own occasion to be worn. One can go from a working suit through dressy, formal, elegant and all the way to black tie. The color doesn't seem to be as important as the cut of the suit. The jacket is snug fitting and comes only to the waist. Some are heavily embroidered. The pants have slim, tight fitting legs; the dressier ones have gold or silver buttons running down the outside length of the leg. The suit is worn with a short boot, not the regular cowboy boot. A bow tie, white shirt, and the typical big brimmed, embroidered sombrero tops off this costume. Vallarta’s City Center will host a parade of associations of charros that ride on horseback through the main streets along the malecón as those along the route, applaud their horsemen and women parading through town in their fine outfits. If you want to learn more about the traditions of these horsemen and women, The Charros, I have a link to an article written back in 2007 by [caption id="attachment_370" align="alignright" width="212"] Drama & Diplomacy in Sultry Puerto Vallarta[/caption] Jenny McGill, and if you have listened to my older podcasts, you would know that Jenny McGill and her husband Howard, moved to Puerto Vallarta in 1973, where she served as the U.S. Consular agent for 14 years. And she wrote the book, Drama and Diplomacy in Sultry Puerto Vallarta. A book all Vallarta lovers would really enjoy. Interesting to note here, but Pamela Thompson of Healthcare Resources Puerto Vallarta, a friend of the show who talked with us about medical tourism in Puerto Vallarta in an earlier episode, does lots of the things that Jenny did back in the day. I bet Pamela could write a pretty juicy book herself, but she would probably have to move out of town forever. Never mind Pamela. Anyway, Jenny is gone now but her writing lives on and I have that link to her article all about the Day of the Charro. No JR, not the day of the churro, That’s every day in Mexico. That reminds me, one day I’ll introduce you to the Churro guy in Emiliano Zapata. But I digress. Where were we? Oh Yeah! http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/1579-september-14-day-of-the-charro We continue with the celebrations. On the 15th, day before Independence Day, the Independence Day festivities will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a Commemoration of Independence at Plaza de Armas. Then in the evening, at 7:30 pm, the plaza will be hosting musical and dance performances until 10:00 p.m. At 11:00 p.m. the military protocol act of the Cry of Independence will take place at Presidential Plaza, followed by fireworks at midnight. What is this Cry of Independence? The Cry of Dolores or in Spanish, Grito de Dolores, is a historical event that happened in Mexico in the early morning of 16 September 1810. A Roman Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the bell of his church and gave the this proclamation, (call to arms) that triggered the Mexican War of Independence. 'My children: a new dispensation comes to us today. Will you receive it? Will you free yourselves? Will you recover the lands stolen three hundred years ago [caption id="attachment_1481" align="alignright" width="300"] Father Hidalgo[/caption] from your forefathers by the hated Spaniards? We must act at once... Will you defend your religion and your rights as true patriots? Long live Our Lady of Guadalupe! Death to bad government! Death to the Gachupines! or Native Spaniards. This happened in the state of Guanajuato within the small town of Dolores, now known as Dolores Hidalgo. And although we aren’t sure of the exact words, they were never written down, they were pieced together by those assembled who could recollect the words. Finally after years of struggle, In October of 1825, the 16th of September began to be observed as Mexico's Independence Day. And every year on the eve of Independence Day, the President of Mexico actually re-enacts and recites the Grito from the balcony of the National Palace in Mexico City, while ringing the very same bell that the Catholic Priest Hidalgo rang in 1810. Pretty cool. So you may want to catch that ceremony here in Vallarta. I’m guessing it’s going to be pretty cool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz-D0GsLYO8 Next on the 16th, the official Independence Day, a parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. along Calle Morelos in downtown. Then, beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the Arches on The Malecon, you can catch musical performances by Gypsy Rumba a great group whom we’ve talked about with Gary Beck, Remember? And Valentina González. Fun times! [caption id="attachment_1483" align="aligncenter" width="601"] Taco Festival[/caption] And finally, on the 17th, since you haven’t had enough party, you can enjoy the Taco Fair in Lázaro Cárdenas Park, from 5 to 11 in the afternoon, they will be selling traditional tacos such as steak or pastor, or lobster and / or shrimp, and more. Just make sure you wear a broad rimmed hat and sun block cuz it’s going to be hot boys and girls. Got an email, no actually it was an iTunes review the other day from listener Polly MB in Mexico, and she writes, Can you talk about San Pancho Beach next time? That would be nice. Well Polly, I have an episode planned with a day trip to San Pancho, and just because you asked, I’ll put that together for you in three weeks. I have a couple of other episodes that I want to get out first, but that one is coming soon. Speaking of mail and reviews, I got a surprise note that I thought I’d share with you. If you were listening last week, I was telling you a story about my buddy Debbie from Canadia. I referred to her, in a loving way of course as cheap Debbie. Remember? Check out this note from Tessa…. Hi Barry!!!! My mom sent me one of your podcasts to listen to, the one about the Uber in PV. Well...my mom is "Debbie G" aka "cheap Debbie" hahahahaha. I thought you might like to hear about something she did to me a couple years ago... Oh..do tell Tessa! My parents had been in PV for a couple of weeks and I flew in, they met me at the airport, we had some beers at the Oxxo as is our tradition, and then I was [caption id="attachment_1463" align="alignright" width="300"] Bridge at Puerto Vallarta Airport[/caption] expecting to go over the walking bridge and grab a yellow cab to the condo. Well, was I ever surprised when that didn't happen. My mom and dad thought instead of taking a cab to the condo, that taking the bus would be more "fun". Yes..."fun" is what they said. After a 4.5 hour flight and with a massive suitcase, they dragged me onto the bus because they thought it would be "fun". We take the bus a lot in PV and we love it, but after traveling all day, trying to adjust to the heat and humidity, and having a large suitcase in tow, I would not suggest anyone do this for "fun". Lol So Debbie, I’m just so disappointed in you Deb, do you hate it when someone calls you Deb? Cuz my wife hates it when I call her Deb…Debbie, Debbie, Debbie G. I thought for just a moment that you were normal, cheap, well frugal with a strong sense of tradition, but normal. But no. At least I know that your husband is in on it too. Torturing your unsuspecting daughter? Debbie!!!! You’re a poster girl for my pet peeve. But a Bus…From the airport? Well, gotta say it’s great that we can get the inside scoop on airport transportation of all sorts wouldn’t you say? Thank you Tessa and Debbie. You both made my day!!! [caption id="attachment_179" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hall of Flowers Restaurant[/caption] Now on a more serious note, the Vallarta Botanical Garden needs your help. It seems that Trip Advisor has removed the Garden from their Puerto Vallarta page and moved it to the Cabo Corrientes Page. This is no Bueno for The Gardens. Bob asked me to share this note with you… Hola! For some unknown and very unfair reason, Trip Advisor has recently taken our Vallarta Jardin Botanico off their listing of attractions for Puerto Vallarta. The gardens have been open for 10 years now, and the management and staff have put a tremendous amount of work into making the gardens exceptionally beautiful, and making progress in protecting the natural beauty and heritage of this part of Mexico. One reward of all this endless hard work has been gardens Trip Advisor listing as the third best experience to have while visiting PV. As we all know, the gardens are a wonderful place to spend an afternoon and the restaurant always offers wonderful meals... losing their place on the Puerto Vallarta top ten listing is going to be enormously detrimental to the garden's admissions and bottom line. [caption id="attachment_163" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The Vallarta Botanical Garden[/caption] Trip Advisor made the decision to change the Vallarta Jardin Botanico's location to Cabo's Corrientes for some sudden, arbitrary reason that they cannot even justify when other local excursions are still listed as being located in Vallarta, even though they are farther away than the gardens. Please add your name to the petition linked below to support the Vallarta Jardin Botánico's efforts to get their listing back as a well loved Puerto Vallarta attraction... [caption id="attachment_1484" align="alignright" width="300"] Click Here toHelp The Vallarta Botanical Gardens.[/caption] If you remember, back in February I interviewed Bob and we talked a little about Trip Advisor…Listen to the audio.. So I have a link to the petition in the show notes for this episode. If you haven’t already done so, go there and sign it. It just takes less than a minute. Unless you type slow, then two minutes max. If you’re drunk, I can’t guarantee a time, just sober up and sign it already at puertovalartatravelshow.com. Now, Sam, here’s my picks for taco stands and local food in the Romantic Zone and Downtown Vallarta… You need to go to the very north side of town, into the 5th of December neighborhood to get some great tacos. Pepe’s Tacos, across the street from the Pemex Station is great for tacos al pastor. Very close to that, El Carboncito is the bomb! They make fantastic tacos al pastor, everything [caption id="attachment_1518" align="alignright" width="300"] Taco Night[/caption] but they have a baked potato that you can have stuffed with meat and veggies. So good. Both of these establishments open at 5 and stay open till the wee hours of the morning. Also, in that same neighborhood, check out Lolitas for great home cooking. Also as you make your way south along the Malecon, on Libertad there is Una Familia, and they are also on the Malecon across from the lighthouse. Great view, and great cooking. Don’t forget Burros Bar on the beach! That’s a must Sam. For wonderful comida Corrida, Dianitas, Adobes, and Cenaduria Celia, in the south side of Vallarta, in the Emiliano Zapata Neighborhood. The three taco stands right next to the big Pharmicia Guadalajara are great. Any of them will do fine for you. Also Cisneros Seafood, and oh there are so many. That’s all for now Sam. [caption id="attachment_1496" align="alignleft" width="169"] Jeff Musto, The PV Kid[/caption] I’m gonna get a show with my favorite taco stands and restaurants together pretty soon. Hope that will keep you busy for now because we need to get to our guests, the kid and the girl. The PV Kid, Jeff Musto, and The Property Girl, Debbie Baker. No they don’t work together you guys. I had stumbled upon The PV Kid many times over the years as I searched for vacation digs in Vallarta, but never met him till my last visit, when I [caption id="attachment_1480" align="alignright" width="169"] The PV Kid[/caption] happened to rent an Airbnb from him. I was really glad he agreed to sit down with me for an interview. [embed]https://youtu.be/LSxZ3Bez2Ww[/embed] Back in May, I did a meet and greet with listeners and my microphones at Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse, and the interview I did with Jeff Musto, The PV Kid, was one of three interviews that I could keep, because, it was a drunken bunch. Welcome to PV guys. Anyway, let’s get right to the conversation I had with Jeff Musto, The PV Kid. Love Jeff, and love that dog. [caption id="attachment_1492" align="alignleft" width="300"] The PV Kid[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1494" align="alignright" width="300"] The PV Kid[/caption] Now my next guest is also in the property rental and management business. You can pick out her place of business easily because she has a cute pink VW parked in front of her office, along with a large pink pump, A high Heel Shoe. Debbie Baker is Known as The Property Girl, and you are going to meet her right now. [caption id="attachment_1503" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Debbie Baker, The Property Girl[/caption] Listen To The Podcast [caption id="attachment_1506" align="alignleft" width="300"] Debbie Baker, The Property Girl[/caption] Well, that should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Next week stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. [caption id="attachment_1502" align="alignright" width="300"] The Pink Bug[/caption] And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. [caption id="attachment_1500" align="alignright" width="300"] The Property Girl, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there. I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. the pvkid: Helping Other People Live the Dream in Puerto Vallarta [caption id="attachment_1480" align="alignnone" width="169"] The PV Kid[/caption] CALL US TODAY [caption id="attachment_1519" align="alignright" width="687"] The Property Girl[/caption] Canada 604-227-2707 Mexico 322-158-5452 USA 206-497-4197 #230 Lazaro Cardenas info@thepropertygirl.com [caption id="attachment_1512" align="alignleft" width="528"] This is The Property Kid[/caption] So, thanks to Jeff Musto, The PV Kid, and to you Debbie Baker, The Property Girl, I have all their contact information, photos and links to their websites where you will find some hot properties to rent or lease out for your stay, long term or short term, here in paradise. Puerto Vallarta. You’ll find all that info and more in the show notes of this episode, at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com. And thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos!

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Chenando's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico An Interview With Fernando Pena, "Chenando"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017 63:31

Chenando's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Formerly Named Chenan2, an interview with Owner Fernando Pena. Also the Vallarta Ceviche and Aguachile Festival. [caption id="attachment_1118" align="aligncenter" width="672"] Chenando's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Subscribe on iTunes & Leave a Good Review Listen To The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be to introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The [caption id="attachment_196" align="alignright" width="300"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] El Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into The Vista Grill. That’s The Vista Grill that used to be up on the hill overlooking the city? Well now it has a new vista and that is right on the beach where you get the same Vista Grill Menu, and the fantastic Vista Grill service and it’s right there on the beach with a dramatic view of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course at La Palapa you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. ! It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! Today we have a special show but first, what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, the 24th of July, 2017. Mexico Announces New Laptop, Tablet Security On US Flights Vallarta Daily News July 19, 2017 Laptops and tablets on U.S.-bound flights from Mexico will be subjected to heightened carry-on security measures beginning Wednesday at the request of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mexican authorities announced. Mexico’s Transportation Department said in a statement that the measures apply to “electronics larger than a cellphone.” So they are talking about your ipads and your laptops folks. The Article Continues.... The department recommended that passengers travel with as few of those devices as possible in carry-on bags. It did not give details on the checks other to say they will take place separately from baggage, without cases or covers. In March, U.S. authorities banned cabin electronics on departing flights from 10 airports in the Middle East over concerns extremists could hide bombs inside of laptops. Okay well we all know what this is all about, it's about selling more cool, expensive equipment to airports around the world. Wow, some big x-ray scanning firm is making a killing here. I wonder what concerned congressman or Senator is counting his Benjamin's. You have to believe somebody’s getting some cool cash siphoned into their re-election fund. Look let’s be clear, in today's laptops and tablets, there's just no room in the body of the laptop to fit anything shy of a thin sheet of paper. I mean, there's no room in there to fit a bomb. Now in the day, you could easily fit an ounce of weed into the battery compartment of your older model laptops, I mean, so I’ve been told, but those days are over my friends. Those days are long gone. New highway closed at least two weeks Rain-induced landslides close brand-new Jala-Compostela highway in Nayarit. Brand-new sections of road on the highway between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, were closed due to landslides last weekend, and could reopen in 15 to 20 days, says the Nayarit office of the federal Secretariat of Communications and Transportation. Heavy rains have been blamed for the slides on the Jala-Compostela and Ramal-Compostela highways, which were initially expected to remain closed for a month. Crews will remove some 50,000 cubic meters of material from hillsides above the highway as a temporary measure to get traffic moving again before further work is done to stabilize the ground. At least one 20-meter-high berm will be constructed as a retaining wall. New Review on iTunes I received a wonderful review in iTunes this week from Skip from Duluth, and Skip gives me 5 stars and says…. [caption id="attachment_1119" align="aligncenter" width="1035"] iTunes Review for The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show[/caption] Well Skip, Thank you for the great words of encouragement. You know I enjoy doing these podcasts as much if not more than you enjoy listening to them. I meet so many interesting people, and learn so many incredible things about the wonderful people you will meet in Vallarta. It’s just so much fun. And Skip, and this goes for all of my listeners, please feel free to ask away, you can do that by clicking on the contact us tab at the top of the website at puertovallartatravelshow.com, and send me a message right from that page. And also remember if you are in Puerto Vallarta, and if you have any questions, you can usually find JR at the Tuesday evening meet and Greet at Pour Favor Saloon & Cookhouse on the South side on Lazaro Cardenas in Plaza Romy. JR is usually there from 6ish till the party settles down. So by all means, pick his brain, buy him a drink and heck while you’re there, have him help you book a tour from his website at Vallartainfo.com. All right, remember, that applies to you Skip, as well as all of my listeners. Festival Del Ceviche y Aguachile Puerto Vallarta [caption id="attachment_1131" align="aligncenter" width="820"] Festival Del Ceviche y Aguachile, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] In Mexico, they are always celebrating something and in Puerto Vallarta, there seems to be no end to celebrations of all kinds but this one [caption id="attachment_1126" align="alignright" width="168"] Festival del Ceviche y Aguachile, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] celebrates the art of cooking fish, and vegetables without heat. We are going to go right to Puerto Vallarta to find out what’s going on this coming Saturday the 29th of July, right down the street from Pour Favors at Lazaro Cardenas Park. Lets talk to Edgar Cisneros and see what’s cooking, oh uh, marinating at the Festival Del Ceviche Y Aguachile do Vallarta… Okay get down there and if you’re not in town now, but plan on being in Vallarta at the end of January, Check out the festival del Ceviche y Aguachile. You have to try the real Vallarta. And I have the suggestions and links the everything he talked about in the show notes from this episode of the show. [caption id="attachment_1150" align="alignleft" width="138"] Edgar Cisneros[/caption] Festival de Ceviche y Aguachile de Puerto Vallarta 10 Restaurants will be Participating Lamara Fresh Sea Food, Puerto Vallarta Vallarta Tropical, Puerto Vallarta Tuna Azul, Puerto Vallarta Mariscos La Tìa, Puerto Vallarta Donkey House, Puerto Vallarta Rey del Aguachile, Puerto Vallarta Cheff Ricardo Santana, Puerto Vallarta Swell Beach Bar, Puerto Vallarta Cuates & Cuetes, Puerto Vallarta Taco Mundo, Puerto Vallarta Jay Sadler Project [caption id="attachment_1158" align="alignleft" width="287"] The Jay Sadler Project[/caption] Beer Venues Los Cuentos Beer Minerva Beer Raicilla Tasting Balam Raicilla Ritual de los Dioses Facebook Page for Festival del Ceviche y Aguachile, Puerto Vallarta Edgar's Favorite Places to Eat in Puerto Vallarta Pancake House for Breakfast Puerto Vallarta Lunch Lamara in Versailles For Seafood Dinner is Tacos El Rinconcito Poblano [caption id="attachment_1129" align="alignleft" width="300"] Festival del Ceviche y Aguachile, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1127" align="alignleft" width="300"] Festival del Ceviche y Aguachile, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1128" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Festival del Ceviche y Aguachile, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1142" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Lazaro Cardenas ParkPark[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1125" align="alignleft" width="300"] Festival del Ceviche y Aguachile, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1121" align="alignright" width="300"] Festival del Ceviche y Aguachile, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] Chenando’s Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico When I introduce you guys to a restaurant, it’s because I happen to really love the restaurant. I don’t get paid by these businesses, I don’t ask [caption id="attachment_1111" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Fernando Pena, Chenando[/caption] these guys for freebies, I bring you these interviews because you need to know about these places. And I ask my guests for suggestions, because [caption id="attachment_1116" align="alignright" width="300"] Fernando Pena, Next to the Old Sign[/caption] I know they will only give you the best suggestions for great places to eat in Vallarta. My next guest is a very special man, and he has a beautiful family with handsome sons who wait tables evenings, and work full time away from the restaurant during the days. This is a very hard-working family and I just love the food here. It is just so delicious. Steaks and seafood and Mexican Fusion. You will hear in this interview, Fernando Pena talk about how he got started in the restaurant business, selling food out of the front door of the family home… Tacos, quesadillas, and typical Mexican food, and basically serving the neighbors, and with a little encouragement from his customers and tourists alike, he changed around the menu and the business took off like a rocket. They were getting noticed by tourists and became overnight sensations… and When I asked him about the history of the restaurant, I didn’t expect to hear that the place was a barber shop before Fernando became a chef. [caption id="attachment_1118" align="alignleft" width="300"] Chenendo's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Until just recently, like just last month, this restaurants’ name was Chenan2. But when I talked with Fernando the other day, he let me know they finally changed to name to Chenando’s. Look, to understand better you need to Listen. So let’s get to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and meet Fernando Pena. Chenando. Listen to The Podcast [caption id="attachment_1112" align="alignnone" width="300"] Fernando's Artwork at Chenando's[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1102" align="alignright" width="300"] Chenando's, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] What a talented man. A real renaissance man is Fernando. A self-taught chef extraordinaire, who was a barber who was encouraged by his children to cook for the rest of the world. And on top of that, an artist too. I have pictures of his artwork in the post for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show, Episode 27, as well as photos of his restaurant and some of his dishes. Make sure you stop in and get the best steak and seafood in Puerto Vallarta. Now I need to warn you, there is no view, no ocean, no jungle but [caption id="attachment_1113" align="alignright" width="300"] Chenando's, Artwork Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] the restaurant is clean, air conditioned and nicely appointed. The service is top-notch and the food, so yummy and reasonable. I have all the information including pictures and links at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com. Chenando's Facebook Page Lázaro Cárdenas #520 Col. Emiliano Zapata Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48380 +52 322 222 3328 And that should do it for today. I hope you enjoyed hearing about Chenando’s Restaurant from Fernando Pena, as well as. Next week stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta and my next show. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come onboard and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. So, thanks to Fernando Pena, Chenando, from Chenando's, Go to his restaurant and tell him you heard him on podcast and check out the photos in my shownotes at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com. and also thanks to Edgar Cisneros from the Festival del Ceviche y Aguachile de Puerto Vallarta, And thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos!

Plaza Romy in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

PODCAST SATELLITE: THE VOICE OF ISRAEL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2017 57:31

An Interview with Helen Mlynarski from Maadri Apparel and Clothing, Al Sellers from Twisted Palms Lounge, and More. Plus, Uber Coming to Puerto Vallarta. Listen to The Podcast! Subscribe on iTunes & Leave a Good Review Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be to introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The El Dorado [caption id="attachment_194" align="alignright" width="300"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Restaurant, and now, at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into The Vista Grill. That’s the Vista Grill that used to be up on the hill. Well now it has a new vista and that is right on the beach where you get the same Vista Grill Menu, and the fantastic Vista Grill service and what’s best, is it’s right there on the beach with a dramatic view of the Los Muertos Pier. You’ll recognize the pier with its stunning sail like structure, all lit up at night with beautiful colors. You can enjoy dinner under the stars, with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. ! It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! Today we have a special show but first, what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, the 19th of June, 2017. [caption id="attachment_50" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Puerto Vallarta Webcams[/caption] The rains have arrived right on time in the tropics, I checked out the Cuates and Cuetes web cam on June 15th, at around midnight and guess what I saw. Yep, lots of rain. The next morning I checked the cam and it was a sunny beautiful morning, then when I checked on the night of the 15th, rain again! So JR, you are absolutely correct, June 15th right on the button. So the temps and the humidity are rising, the rivers are flowing and the flora is greening up. All is good. So, some big news for you, UBER, the ride hailing juggernaut is coming to Puerto Vallarta and the Cab Drivers Unions are not happy about it either. According to an article in Mexico News Daily, and I will read from the article… Monday, June 12, 2017 [caption id="attachment_809" align="alignright" width="233"] UBER in Puerto Vallarta[/caption] Coming soon to PV: Uber vs. taxi drivers Ride-hailing service looking for drivers, but taxis are preparing for battle There’s a battle brewing in Puerto Vallarta: Uber’s coming to town. The app-based ride-hailing service announced on the weekend it would be setting up in the Jalisco city as well as in Nuevo Vallarta in the Riviera Nayarit. The company has begun looking for drivers in both areas but has not announced a start date. But as far as Puerto Vallarta’s taxi drivers are concerned, there won’t be one because Uber does not have the necessary authorization to operate in the municipality. “If it’s necessary that we have to demonstrate we shall do so in a peaceful and respectful manner, but we’ll do it with all our families,” said Jaime Aguilar Mejía, general secretary of a local taxi drivers’ union. He said there are some 3,000 taxi drivers in the municipality. Many of the locals feel that the presence of UBER will force the cab unions to improve the cabs. In fact, the article goes on to say… …Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña held a meeting Monday with representatives of the two main guilds of taxi drivers in Puerto Vallarta, in which they expressed their concerns about the potential entry of UBER, and stressed that their program to improve service is already well underway. The mayor conveyed his interest in improving taxi service in general for the benefit of all Vallartenses. "We want good service... and that is your task," he said, stressing the importance of taxi drivers implementing more competitive rates. The Union officials explained to the mayor in detail the process of vehicle renovation that is well underway, as well as the taxi driver training and accreditation courses aimed at improving their service. They also pointed out that they are working on the implementation of a digital platform to diversify the service and said they plan to go to the Jalisco State Secretary of Transportation to request authorization. "What we can do is improve what we have because as a tourist destination we do not want mobility problems. Every city wants to have a better public transportation system and good taxi service; and you are in the best position to take advantage of the demand in Puerto Vallarta, which you can do by updating your cars and training your drivers," the mayor added. Dávalos Peña reiterated that the municipal government is open to supporting initiatives aimed at benefiting Vallartenses, especially in the issue of modernizing and improving public transportation in the municipality. The mayor recalled that the process of modernizing the urban bus route was also detained, while users are still waiting for an improvement in this public service. Okay Puerto Vallarta lovers out there, how do you feel about UBER coming to Vallarta? Do you think they are needed? Personally I have had generally good experiences with cab drivers in Puerto Vallarta. Sure I’ve have had different experiences with cabs in Puerto Vallarta over the years. As I said most of them are good. Very few, not so good. I recall one from last [caption id="attachment_188" align="alignright" width="300"] Local Customs Puerto Vallarta with JR in PV[/caption] October. I had forgotten to pack my power cord for my laptop and I was sort of in a panic. I real estate agent on vacation without a laptop is no Bueno. I had several escrows going and plenty of work to do from paradise so I needed to find a power cord, and pronto. Now, time to get my computer up and running so I used the wife’s phone to locate an Office Depot in the Hotel Zone, that’s another story but anyway, I write the address and instructions for the taxi and go out in search of one of the omnipresent yellow cabs. One stops and when I asked him how much, he said 100 pesos. Sounded good to me so I got in. This driver was pretty young and was not talkative. He drove like a maniac to boot. I speak Spanish fluently. Not crappy Spanish, I speak college level Spanish. I went to school in Mexico City, so THIS Gringo speaks Spanish, Mexican Spanish so I do expect to have conversations with the Mexican people I converse with. This guy did manage to ask me if I needed him to wait for me while I shopped. I thought about it for a few seconds, remembering Mr. Toads Wild Ride, and said it wouldn’t be necessary as I didn’t know how long it would take for me to get this deed done. He said that it would be cheaper for me if I just let him wait for me. “Okay I say”, not believing my own words as they tumbled from my lips. It would be cheaper. Remember I love a bargain. Inside the thankfully air-conditioned Office Depot, I ask a sales associate for a universal power cord for my laptop and low and behold, he leads me to the Holy Grail! So very happy with my new purchase $40 US, not much more than I would spend at home, I exit to find the taxi who can’t believe his luck that it only took me 10 minutes to find what I wanted and complete the purchase. He drives me back to the Malecon and says $250 pesos. WTF? I say hey, you said the return trip would be less than the 100 pesos we agreed to for our one way trip. At the very most you should earn 200 pesos. He mumbled something to me but not wanting to cause a fuss, I figured the 50 pesos would suffice as a $2.50 US tip for waiting for me. Whatever! Compare that experience to a ride I took back in January. I had just finished my last interview of the trip and walked out of the Salty Caesar looking for a cab to take me to the airport. I walked up to a taxi driver who was waiting by his car and asked him for a price for a lift to the airport. He told me and I agreed. He went to lift my two bags and I warned him they were heavy because they contained two bodies. He hesitated, smiled and lifted them into the cab. We talked about what I was doing in Vallarta, we talked about him, his family, his home, his dreams, all in Spanish of course. When we get to the airport, he looks at me and says, let me help you get those bodies out of the trunk. I pay the man, I reach to shake his hand and he gives me a big Hug instead. Wow! Wasn’t expecting that! I wanted to talk to some locals to see what they thought about the whole Uber mashup and well, reached out to my friend Pam who lives in Lake Chapala, she is a gringa from Boston and here’s what she said. I asked her if cab fares were similar in Lake Chapala, Guadalajara and other areas, she is pretty well traveled and here is what she said,… Prices..Guadalajara and Chapala on par with PV as long as you know your fares. Hate to say it..but my blonde hair, Boston accent scream give a higher rate . Lol. I usually know my fares first. My son's both bilingual taught me that...gringo tax hehe. Uber, well, it is in Guadalajara and will drop off in Chapala but is not about this area. It created quite a disturbance in Guadalajara. Since I am only an occasional taxi user, though I do use more often in Guadalajara as is just easier sometimes than driving and parking. I rather just use the regular taxis. In PV..I find the taxis plentiful, though they will take advantage if possible (not all of course ) , but either way I will not be using Uber any time soon. Is a good wake up call for the taxi unions though...and taxis without AC in humid PV with woman dressed for night..uh..think. I do not pay extra for AC and if dressed require AC. .The glowing, windblown look is not becoming. .lol. just some additional thoughts on taxis there for you. We park our car now and use taxis in PV just too much trouble taking car out if close, finding parking etc. PV is comparable in price to Guadalajara. That’s interesting because I’m hearing from locals that they are expecting better service and better prices when uber makes it’s entrance into the market. Whichever way it goes, you can almost guarantee there will be some big time pushback from the Taxi Union. I have a link to the article from Mexico News Daily as well as a link to UBER Puerto Vallarta which as I said earlier, is not quoting any prices and is saying that as of now, they do not operate in the Puerto Vallarta Nuevo Vallarta areas. Not yet! http://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/coming-soon-to-pv-uber-vs-taxi-drivers/ Link to Uber Puerto Vallarta https://www.uber.com/cities/puerto-vallarta/ Okay enough already with the Uber Stuff. I want to hear from you about this, Do you think we need Uber in Puerto Vallarta? Do you have a Taxi Horror Story? Do you have a Taxi Hero Story? Send me your story by clicking on the CONTACT US tab at the top of my website, and leave a message. Maybe I’ll read your Taxi in Paradise Story in a future episode. Listen to The Podcast Listen, the best advice I can give you is for you to remember to ask how much before you or anyone in your party gets into the cab. I have a fare chart in the blogpost to this episode 24 of the show. If you don’t speak Spanish, get instructions from the Concierge at the place you are staying. You can also listen to episode 8 where we talk about customs, taking taxis and safety tips with JR. [caption id="attachment_817" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Plaza Romy Shopping Center[/caption] [caption id="attachment_820" align="alignleft" width="352"] Helen Mlynarski From Maadri Apparel and Clothing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Okay lets get on with the show. I ask my listeners to reach out to me and send me a message if there is something that I should be talking about, you know, like I say at the end of each of my shows. So I was contacted by Helen Mlynarski from Maadri Clothing located in Plaza Romy. She tells me that I should do an episode about Plaza Romy. Now I had to think for a minute because I know I had seen a sign like on the back of a building or on a wall somewhere that said Plaza Romy, but I just couldn’t figure out where. As it turns out, there are a bunch of places in Plaza Romy that I know about and that I have patronized over the years, but just didn’t realize I was at Plaza Romy. You will recognize many of these places if you know Vallarta, Places like Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse where JR has meet and greets every Tuesday evening at 6. Make sure you see him when you are in town. Buy him a drink. Tell him how handsome he is. Ask him to speak real pretty and stuff. Maybe not. Then there is Monchis Sports Bar, Aroma Café. You may be familiar with these establishments because they are on Lazaro Cardenas, but if you look a little closer, there is a walkway between Aroma and the Sports bar, and you will enter the inner sanctum of Plaza Romy. You will find A whole bunch of places, but I really wanted to talk with Helen and see what was her path to Vallarta, to have her tell you about her place Maadri, and then she took me around to introduce me to some of her friends. We didn’t have time to see and talk with everyone, that would be another hour, but let’s go right now to Plaza Romy in Puerto Vallarta Mexico and Talk with Helen Mlynarski of Maadri Botique. The last interview in this visit was with Al Sellers from Twisted Palms Lounge. I was alerted to this place earlier by my friends Ray and Cheri, and you are going to hear from Ray and Cheri really soon in an upcoming episode, but since I knew I was going to meet up with Ray and Cheri at Twisted Palms, I came back in the evening with my microphones and talked with Al Sellars, owner of Twisted Palms. [caption id="attachment_810" align="alignnone" width="389"] Al Sellers Twisted Palms Lounge in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Now you will find all of these other great places in Plaza Romy and I invite all of you to check out the links to all the businesses in Plaza Romy. Hey, they even have parking guys! I will have maps and cool pictures provided by Helen. And to you Helen, thanks for inviting me to Plaza Romy. Your fellow businesses owe you a small debt of gratitude for your reaching out to me to help spread the word about Plaza Romy. Plaza Romy Businesses and Links Maadri Apparel and Clothing Monchis Sports Bar Facebook Page Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse Facebook Page Aroma Cafe Facebook Page Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge Extra Virgin Art, Puerto Vallarta Gato Gordo Cigars Votre Salon, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Vallarta Ink Studios Tattoos Superior Tours Vallarta Icker Sea & Beachwear Galeria Serendipity Tell Helen that you heard about her place on the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show and ask her about her show specials. Tell Astrid and Al and Lisa that you heard them on the podcast. They will get a kick out of that. Okay we are through for today. I hope you enjoyed our adventure at Plaza Romy. Next week stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico and other surprises and Puerto Vallarta Travel tips and ideas. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. [caption id="attachment_814" align="alignleft" width="129"] Astrid Van Dam Superior Tours Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can [caption id="attachment_813" align="alignleft" width="287"] Aroma Cafe[/caption] get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. So, thanks to Helen Mlynarski from Maadri, check out the links to her website website www.puertovallartatravelshow.com episode 24. And hey, thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos! [caption id="attachment_819" align="alignright" width="409"] Pour Favor Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_836" align="alignright" width="1000"] Extra Virgin Art, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_845" align="alignright" width="1000"] Renzas Restaurant Italiano, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_842" align="alignright" width="768"] Kelly's Pour Favor, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_843" align="alignright" width="768"] Vallarta Ink and Tattoo, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_841" align="alignright" width="768"] Dog Listening to Bad Jokes...Really![/caption] [caption id="attachment_844" align="alignright" width="768"] Monchis Sport Bar, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption]

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CHINA AND THE KINGS OF THE EAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 15:23

PODCAST SATELLITETHE VOICE OF ISRAEL8 Sivan, 5777 Prince HandleyUniversity of ExcellencePresident / Regent CHINA AND THE KINGS OF THE EASTISRAEL AND HER UNKNOWN ENEMY~ A MIRACLE PODCAST PRODUCTION ~ הודעה עבור בנימין נתניהו You can listen to this podcast NOW. Click the center of the Libsyn pod circle at top left. Listen now ... or download for later Or, LISTEN HERE >>> LISTEN NOW Email this message to a friend! 24/7 release of Prince Handley blogs, teachings, and podcasts >>> STREAM Text: "follow princehandley" to 40404 (in USA) Or, Twitter: princehandley Subscribe to THE APOSTLES E-zine newsletter:princehandley@gmail.com __________________________________________________ CHINA AND THE KINGS OF THE EASTISRAEL AND HER UNKNOWN ENEMY~ A MIRACLE PODCAST PRODUCTION ~ A MESSAGE TO BENYAMIN NETANYAHU הודעה עבור בנימין נתניהו SINO ASIAN EMERGENCE FORMATION AND EVOLUTION OF THE ENDTIME KINGS OF THE EAST__________________________________________________ "Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the west; and these from the land of Sinim." – Isaiah 49:12 "Sinim" was the name of a distant Oriental region. Wilhem Gesenius, a German biblical critic and Semitic language scholar, commented that "The Arabians and other Asiatics called China Sin, or Tchin; the Chinese had no special name for themselves, but either adopted that of the reigning dynasty or some high-sounding titles. This view of 'Sinim' suits the context which requires a people to be meant 'from far,' and distinct from those "from the north and from the west." "And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared." – Revelation 16:12__________________________________________________ RIVER EUPHRATES God created the Euphrates River."The name of the third river is Tigris, the one that flows east of Asshur. And the fourth river is the Euphrates" (Torah: Bereshith / Genesis 2:14). The river of the same name marked one of the boundaries of the land promised by God to Abraham and to his descendants: Isaac, Jacob, and to the end of his seed line. In the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) it is often referred to simply as "The River" (ha-nahar). (Torah: Bereshith / Genesis 15:18). The Euphrates marks the north-eastern border of the land God promises to Abram: "To your descendants I give this land from the wadi of Egypt to the Great River, the river Euphrates" (Torah: Genesis 15:18 in the Jerusalem Bible) God tells the Israelites to go to the Promised Land: "Start out and make your way to the hill country of the Amorites and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, the hill country, the Shephelah, the Negeb, the seacoast, the land of the Canaanites, and the Lebanon, as far as the Great River, the river Euphrates." ( (Torah: Devarim / Deuteronomy 1:7). God (through Moses) promises the Israelites the Promised Land: "Every place where you set the soles of your feet shall be yours. Your borders shall run from the wilderness to the Lebanon and from the River, the river Euphrates, to the western sea." (Torah: Devarim / Deuteronomy 11:24). The Lord says "Your King will make peace among the nations; He will rule from sea to sea, from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth." (Tanakh: Zechariah 9:10) THE GREAT EUPHRATES RIVER AND PROPHECY OF REVELATION 16:12 The great River Euphrates is the water boundary separating the Holy Land (promised by God to Moses, Abraham, Israel) from Asia to the East. Because of dams constructed in the last century to divert water for irrigation, there are at times little or no water in the river bed. The act of the sixth angel in pouring out his vial upon the River Euphrates may have more to do with soil impaction or alignment than hydrological forces. However, it could be that the Euphrates River―due to some kind of engineering or dredging―may be fed with a network of tributaries in the future. At any rate, regardless of the Euphrates having more or less water in the future, it will be a viable variable in the logistics of the future and the Eastern "region kings" who play a key part in end time prophecy. KINGS OF THE EAST In the last days their will be a major military, political, and economic force that arises from the East. This force will NOT be from just one national entity, but will be a confluence of several regional powers in the East ... and NOT from just the Pacific Rim. Direction in the Holy Bible is always oriented from Jerusalem, Israel. So these "kings of the east" can represent forces in the Near East, Middle East and/or Far East. This force may be an amalgamation of national and cultural social interests flowing together for advancement, protection, control and power. One or more of the region kings may be a separate entity, however, working either in cooperation with or separately from the other region kings. However, these region kings will move simultaneously or in approximation to or with each other. The timing will be in prophetical precision and It will be a synergistic force that will be in effect designed by God as "pawns" to bring about the establishment of His Kingdom on earth. However, even though this force from the East fits into the end time plans of Almighty God, the regional EPM (Economical - Political - Military) powers will NOT have as their goal(s) the service of God. They will in effect be drawn (inspired) by Satan to do his bidding. There are / will be several players in this field of "region kings." In the following discussion, we will review some of the major players; however, keep in mind, that any power adjacent to the Euphrates River and beyond (easterly) may be a candidate for this role. This would include present day Iraq, Syria, Eastern Turkey, the southern steppes of Russia (from the former USSR), Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China, Mongolia, North and South Korea. We will now discuss some of the more poignant players at this present time from the "region kings" of the East. [Note: Iran will not be included in this discussion because, even though it could be included in the area of the region kings of the East, this section is more directed to the area of "Sino Asian Emergence." Iran is covered in several other sections of the U of E site: Israel and Middle East Islam and Its Teachings Turkey and Word War Three SOME IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT CHINA China's Silk Road Resurrected. “One Belt, One Road.” 21st Century version of the ancient Silk Road traveled by Marco Polo. President Xi Jinping [chi-jin-ping] hosts the so-called Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Summit. The BRI is Xi’s $1 trillion – with a "T" -- plan to build state of the art roads, ports, pipelines and airports that will link China to 110 countries around the world and make Beijing the epicenter of world trade for decades to come. The initiative is a brazen attempt to seize worldwide economic leadership from the United States. Xi sees an opportunity to bind emerging trade partners to him by offering them access to China’s vast consumer market. Xi is offering a lot of money and infrastructure to a lot of recipient countries who have a pressing need for their economies to be modernized. China is effectively applying soft power in a very visible way. It wants to become what the USA has been until now – the leader of the world economy. Among the massive infrastructure projects being offered to potential partners, China wants to build a port in Pakistan, complete a China-to-Myanmar pipeline, giving it access to Middle East crude oil, and dredge and deepen the historic Greek port of Piraeus. For Xi, this means showing that the rest of the world is girded to China, and that all roads lead to Beijing. ‒ Reference: John Moody, Executive Vice President, Executive Editor for Fox News China's economy will be larger than that of the USA by 2030. China controls: The Port of Long Beach (on the West Coast of USA); Both entrances to the Panama Canal; and, The key NAFTA Mexican port city of Lazaro Cardenas at the southern tip of the North American Union highway. China and many other countries have wanted to take away control from the USA for many years. Prohibition of imports of US products are now in place unless they are based on intellectual property that is developed and/or owned in China. U.S. products cannot be sold in China unless companies give China their current patents plus their research and development of new products. The longtime consensus among government and business elites has been that as China became richer, its interests would become more like the FREE world. It didn't work out that way because China is a Communist totalitarian country striving for military and economic superiority and still tortures, kills, and imprisons Christians. In 1949 China began to eliminate all religious entities from their borders. When Mao Zedong ("Chairman Mao") took over power he referred to religion as "the opium of the mind." China, today, is still one of the most repressive forces of Christianity in the world, with many Christians belonging to the "house" churches being tortured and imprisoned. NOTE: The "house" churches are those NOT registered with the government. In an attempt to control Christians, the government requires that all churches register with them. The government controlled church is called the "Three-Self Patriotic Movement." Millions of born again believers are part of the "house" churches and are NOT aligned with the government authorized churches. There are about 12 million registered believers in the official "State" churches and over 100 million believers in the non-registered "house" churches. The Chinese government tells the registered "3 Self" churches: 1. Where they can worship; 2. Who can worship (only those over 18); and, 3. What they can teach. REASONS FOR THE RISE OF CHINA IN THE WORLD MARKETPLACE President Richard Nixon opened trade agreements with China in 1972. After Chairman "Murderer" Mao died in 1976, certain of the Communist leaders realized that to succeed in world market share they must attempt to pattern what the leading non-communist nations were doing. These leaders realized they must move toward "capitalism" to become competitive in world trade, but they decided to "code" their terminology in new language so they would still be identified as communistic. New terms, such as "market socialism" and "socialism with Chinese characteristics" were coined. The new economic leaders decided upon a four pronged plan of attack to help them become competitive in world trade. This plan was known as the "Four Modernizations" and included: Agriculture Industry Technology Military They realized that their previous programs of mass starvation, torture, forced labor, and personal regimentation were achieving the opposite of motivating the "collective" Chinese people. In 1978 Deng Xiaoping became the key Communist leader in China mainly because of his economic expansionist plans leading China out of an abysmal position of market share production. Having been a sluggard in production due to Marxist / socialist control of manufacturing, China had been far behind the leading nations of the world until then. China decided to model other successful nations in the Far East: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. These countries were referred to as the East Asian Tigers, and all of which were non-Communist, free market economies. As an indicator of how far China has come in world trade, at this time the USA purchases 40% of its consumer goods from the Chinese. China now produces two-thirds of the world's DVD's, photocopiers, shoes, and microwaves ... and that's just a small part of their production landscape. As for information and communications technology, China has overtaken the USA. And, China is expanding its export market from the USA, Europe, and Japan to Latin America, Africa, and third world countries. For example, China’s foreign investment in Africa has increased from $1.5 million in 1991 to $1.2 billion in 2005. The KEY move right now by China is to obtain security in oil and energy imports to supply its great expansion in production and standard of living. China is investing money in oil and energy projects in countries where the West (USA, EU, etc) places sanctions. (For example, countries where US companies are NOT allowed to do business.) China is also building factories close to raw materials in African countries, and providing them with foreign aid, military equipment, building infrastructure, and forming favored agreements to foster friendship. (See the News Release in "Other Resources" below as an example.) Major leaps in banking have been effected by China. Even Alan Greenspan said China's central bankers “just a few years removed from isolated central planning, have become major players in operating the global financial system.” Chinese central bankers now play important roles in the BIS (Bank for International Settlements) in Switzerland and in the IMF (International Monetary Fund). With all its increase in productivity, China has NOT become less of a threat in the area of human rights. And, it is soon planning major efforts in redistribution of wealth because of internal division in the areas of wealth and literacy between the urban wealthy and poorer citizens. Also, corruption in all levels of government is a major problem. China is the most populated country in the world, and has the third-largest economy. It is also the third-largest exporter. China controls (owns) over $2 trillion in foreign currency reserves. And in the worst global recession since the Great Depression, It was the only large economy that was growing in the global economic recession of 2008-2011(since the Great Depression of 1929 thru 1934). In 2012-2013 China overtook the USA as the #1 oil importer from the Middle East; however, more than just oil ... it is has already become the largest energy consumer in the world overall taking into consideration all forms of energy. It uses more coal than the rest of the world combined. China/ automobile production reached 16 million compared to 14.5 million in the USA recently. In the not too distant future, China may become the world's leading nation. Because of "quantitative easing" and other economic factors of the USA since 2008 that fed potential hyper inflation, the USA leaned on Communist China to purchase US Treasury Bonds. China is forced to support the US ... and recently Europe ... because these are two major markets for China's products. FACT: 83 members of Communist China's National People's Congress (NPC) are billionaires in terms of US Dollars. NOTICE: A multiple formation planned by Satan. At the same time as the Kings of the East are being forged militarily, politically and culturally, so is an economic front that will force itself into the New Global Governance: The formation of a global elite sector: a small group of people ... extremely wealthy and powerful ... who control political and economic sectors is in preparation for the "global equalization." OTHER PLAYERS IN THE SINO ASIAN EMERGENCE Note: All the creditor nations are in Asia: China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the large amounts of assets in Asia. All of the debtor nations (USA, UK, etc.) are in the West. SCO The Shanghai Cooperation Organization – SCO Founded 2001: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Tajiistan, and Uzbekistan. Nations with “observer” status: Mongolia, India, Pakistan, Iran. Will account for HALF of production of the world. BRIC Brazil, Russia, India, and China Looks like will be more than HALF of GDP on Planet Earth in 20 years. “As India, China, and revitalized EU overtake the US, there will be a transformation of the global scene.” ‒ David Mason, The End of the American Century The People's Bank of China is now calling on the world to replace the US Dollar as the world's reserve currency and for the IMF to issue a new, single “super-sovereign” currency. SINO INDIAN COMPETITION India is expanding port control in Indian Ocean: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Bangladesh. India has great R&D, software, services, and simulation packages and is a KEY player in world trade. Note: 25% of the world's NEW workers each year are in India. PAKISTAN Pakistan's military, although smaller than India's, is greater in per capita numbers. Both Pakistan and India are evenly matched in missile and nuclear facilities. INDIA India has the second largest military manpower in the world (second only to China). While India has maintained an average annual growth of 8.8% in the recent years, the failure of the government to control terrorist activities recently have put a dampening effect on new business ventures. Also, India and Pakistan are nuclear sparring partners. China and India are the accelerating force in world markets; however, most of the key economists feel that China will be the driving force in controlling the current global economic meltdown and be the major player in economic recovery. Here is information on India as an Economic Super Power. China and India will serve as nearly twice the engine for growth as of the United States and the Euro Zone combined by 2025. COMPARISON OF INDIA AND PAKISTAN IN MILITARY PROWESS Pakistan has a does NOT follow a "no first use" policy with regard to nuclear attack. It "will / can / probably" attack India (or anyone it want to) without notice or even aggravation by the opposing force. This is fundamentally a "super threat" because of Islamic militancy. In recent months terrorist forces have attempted to militarily encircle the central storage facilities for the Pakistani nuclear weapons armory. "If a purely conventional war were to take place between both these countries, India would most likely overpower Pakistan owing to its superior military technology and infrastructure, larger manpower, more territorial area and a strategic advantage in its sea and air forces. It must also be noted that a war between these two countries will matter more than India’s conventional superiority as both these nations are nuclear powers on an equal deadlock. India has maintained a ‘no first use’ nuclear policy in the lines of a similar policy by China while Pakistan does not have any such policy, considering their only hope against India is in nuclear deterrance. It would be risky for India at the present scenario to go into any aggressive war against Pakistan as the repercussions would be serious a nuclear devastation for both countries." – Aby the Liberal / The Internationalist For the annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 170 countries worldwide, go to: The Military Balance 2017. For the India Military Guide, go to: GlobalSecurity.org. For the Pakistan Military Guide, go to: Pakistan Military Guide. OTHER RESOURCES: News Release: Sat Jan 28 2012 at 3:55 pm GMT The African Union inaugurates its newly built Chinese-funded headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Iraq suffers as Euphrates River dwindles: NY Times 2009-07-14 India vs. China on Military Strength - Conventional and Nuclear. Nuclear Missile Forces: USA vs. China vs. Russia. To compare the military strength of the nations of the world - excluding nuclear capability - go to: www.globalfirepower.com/. You will see that China and India are two out of the four top players in the world. They rank as follows: USA China Russia India Again, this does NOT take into account nuclear capabilities: the ranking above is based solely on a nation's capabilities from land, sea and air (with other statistics covering the logistical and financial aspects of waging war). But if you include nuclear capabilities, then the "kings of the east" (east of the Euphrates River) who would be formidable military threats would have to include: Pakistan, North Korea, Japan, Iran and Turkey. We are NOT including Iran or Turkey in this section, "Sino Asian Emergence," as we cover Iran and Turkey elsewhere, as mentioned above. SUMMARY In conclusion, it is evident that China and India are two of the fastest growing economic and military powers in the world. The Euphrates River will be dried up (maybe having more to do with soil impaction or alignment than hydrological forces).in the future to prepare the way for the kings of the east. Whether or not the Euphrates River has more or less water in the future (from increased flow of tributaries or from mechanical dredging) remains to be seen. But ... the Euphrates River will be a vital variable in the logistics of the Eastern "region kings" who come (or, are drawn) to the battle of the great day of El Shaddai, God Almighty. (Brit Chadashah: Revelation 16:14) In the last days their will be a major military, political, and economic force that arises from the East. This force will NOT be from just one national entity, but will be a confluence of several regional powers in the East ... and NOT from just the Pacific Rim. Direction in the Holy Bible is always oriented from Jerusalem, Israel. So these "kings of the east" can represent forces in the Near East, Middle East and/or Far East. The Sino Asian Emergence is a KEY construct in end times prophetic fulfillment. The rapid Sino Asian Emergence that is developing now is a sign of the END TIMES. In Asia ... as in other sectors of the world ... the stage is being set where the kings of the east will have their function in the final days of Planet Earth when Messiah comes to establish His Kingdom. Make sure you know Messiah personally … before He comes to Earth … or before you die. Be ready. If you are NOT sure you will go to Heaven when you die, then pray this prayer: “God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, if Yeshua is really my Messiah, then reveal Him to me … and I will serve you the rest of my life. Help me to live for You, and take me to Heaven when I die. Amen!” _________________________________________ "And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared."– Brit Chadashah: Revelation 16:12 MAP OF THE END TIMES Baruch haba b'Shem Adonai. Your friend, Prince Handley President / RegentUniversity of Excellence Podcast time: 15 minutes, 23 seconds _________________________________________ Rabbinical & Biblical Studies The Believers’ Intelligentsia _________________________________________

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CHINA AND THE KINGS OF THE EAST

PODCAST SATELLITE: THE VOICE OF ISRAEL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 15:23

PODCAST SATELLITETHE VOICE OF ISRAEL8 Sivan, 5777 Prince HandleyUniversity of ExcellencePresident / Regent CHINA AND THE KINGS OF THE EASTISRAEL AND HER UNKNOWN ENEMY~ A MIRACLE PODCAST PRODUCTION ~ הודעה עבור בנימין נתניהו You can listen to this podcast NOW. Click the center of the Libsyn pod circle at top left. Listen now ... or download for later Or, LISTEN HERE >>> LISTEN NOW Email this message to a friend! 24/7 release of Prince Handley blogs, teachings, and podcasts >>> STREAM Text: "follow princehandley" to 40404 (in USA) Or, Twitter: princehandley Subscribe to THE APOSTLES E-zine newsletter:princehandley@gmail.com __________________________________________________ CHINA AND THE KINGS OF THE EASTISRAEL AND HER UNKNOWN ENEMY~ A MIRACLE PODCAST PRODUCTION ~ A MESSAGE TO BENYAMIN NETANYAHU הודעה עבור בנימין נתניהו SINO ASIAN EMERGENCE FORMATION AND EVOLUTION OF THE ENDTIME KINGS OF THE EAST__________________________________________________ "Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the west; and these from the land of Sinim." – Isaiah 49:12 "Sinim" was the name of a distant Oriental region. Wilhem Gesenius, a German biblical critic and Semitic language scholar, commented that "The Arabians and other Asiatics called China Sin, or Tchin; the Chinese had no special name for themselves, but either adopted that of the reigning dynasty or some high-sounding titles. This view of 'Sinim' suits the context which requires a people to be meant 'from far,' and distinct from those "from the north and from the west." "And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared." – Revelation 16:12__________________________________________________ RIVER EUPHRATES God created the Euphrates River."The name of the third river is Tigris, the one that flows east of Asshur. And the fourth river is the Euphrates" (Torah: Bereshith / Genesis 2:14). The river of the same name marked one of the boundaries of the land promised by God to Abraham and to his descendants: Isaac, Jacob, and to the end of his seed line. In the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) it is often referred to simply as "The River" (ha-nahar). (Torah: Bereshith / Genesis 15:18). The Euphrates marks the north-eastern border of the land God promises to Abram: "To your descendants I give this land from the wadi of Egypt to the Great River, the river Euphrates" (Torah: Genesis 15:18 in the Jerusalem Bible) God tells the Israelites to go to the Promised Land: "Start out and make your way to the hill country of the Amorites and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, the hill country, the Shephelah, the Negeb, the seacoast, the land of the Canaanites, and the Lebanon, as far as the Great River, the river Euphrates." ( (Torah: Devarim / Deuteronomy 1:7). God (through Moses) promises the Israelites the Promised Land: "Every place where you set the soles of your feet shall be yours. Your borders shall run from the wilderness to the Lebanon and from the River, the river Euphrates, to the western sea." (Torah: Devarim / Deuteronomy 11:24). The Lord says "Your King will make peace among the nations; He will rule from sea to sea, from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth." (Tanakh: Zechariah 9:10) THE GREAT EUPHRATES RIVER AND PROPHECY OF REVELATION 16:12 The great River Euphrates is the water boundary separating the Holy Land (promised by God to Moses, Abraham, Israel) from Asia to the East. Because of dams constructed in the last century to divert water for irrigation, there are at times little or no water in the river bed. The act of the sixth angel in pouring out his vial upon the River Euphrates may have more to do with soil impaction or alignment than hydrological forces. However, it could be that the Euphrates River―due to some kind of engineering or dredging―may be fed with a network of tributaries in the future. At any rate, regardless of the Euphrates having more or less water in the future, it will be a viable variable in the logistics of the future and the Eastern "region kings" who play a key part in end time prophecy. KINGS OF THE EAST In the last days their will be a major military, political, and economic force that arises from the East. This force will NOT be from just one national entity, but will be a confluence of several regional powers in the East ... and NOT from just the Pacific Rim. Direction in the Holy Bible is always oriented from Jerusalem, Israel. So these "kings of the east" can represent forces in the Near East, Middle East and/or Far East. This force may be an amalgamation of national and cultural social interests flowing together for advancement, protection, control and power. One or more of the region kings may be a separate entity, however, working either in cooperation with or separately from the other region kings. However, these region kings will move simultaneously or in approximation to or with each other. The timing will be in prophetical precision and It will be a synergistic force that will be in effect designed by God as "pawns" to bring about the establishment of His Kingdom on earth. However, even though this force from the East fits into the end time plans of Almighty God, the regional EPM (Economical - Political - Military) powers will NOT have as their goal(s) the service of God. They will in effect be drawn (inspired) by Satan to do his bidding. There are / will be several players in this field of "region kings." In the following discussion, we will review some of the major players; however, keep in mind, that any power adjacent to the Euphrates River and beyond (easterly) may be a candidate for this role. This would include present day Iraq, Syria, Eastern Turkey, the southern steppes of Russia (from the former USSR), Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China, Mongolia, North and South Korea. We will now discuss some of the more poignant players at this present time from the "region kings" of the East. [Note: Iran will not be included in this discussion because, even though it could be included in the area of the region kings of the East, this section is more directed to the area of "Sino Asian Emergence." Iran is covered in several other sections of the U of E site: Israel and Middle East Islam and Its Teachings Turkey and Word War Three SOME IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT CHINA China's Silk Road Resurrected. “One Belt, One Road.” 21st Century version of the ancient Silk Road traveled by Marco Polo. President Xi Jinping [chi-jin-ping] hosts the so-called Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Summit. The BRI is Xi’s $1 trillion – with a "T" -- plan to build state of the art roads, ports, pipelines and airports that will link China to 110 countries around the world and make Beijing the epicenter of world trade for decades to come. The initiative is a brazen attempt to seize worldwide economic leadership from the United States. Xi sees an opportunity to bind emerging trade partners to him by offering them access to China’s vast consumer market. Xi is offering a lot of money and infrastructure to a lot of recipient countries who have a pressing need for their economies to be modernized. China is effectively applying soft power in a very visible way. It wants to become what the USA has been until now – the leader of the world economy. Among the massive infrastructure projects being offered to potential partners, China wants to build a port in Pakistan, complete a China-to-Myanmar pipeline, giving it access to Middle East crude oil, and dredge and deepen the historic Greek port of Piraeus. For Xi, this means showing that the rest of the world is girded to China, and that all roads lead to Beijing. ‒ Reference: John Moody, Executive Vice President, Executive Editor for Fox News China's economy will be larger than that of the USA by 2030. China controls: The Port of Long Beach (on the West Coast of USA); Both entrances to the Panama Canal; and, The key NAFTA Mexican port city of Lazaro Cardenas at the southern tip of the North American Union highway. China and many other countries have wanted to take away control from the USA for many years. Prohibition of imports of US products are now in place unless they are based on intellectual property that is developed and/or owned in China. U.S. products cannot be sold in China unless companies give China their current patents plus their research and development of new products. The longtime consensus among government and business elites has been that as China became richer, its interests would become more like the FREE world. It didn't work out that way because China is a Communist totalitarian country striving for military and economic superiority and still tortures, kills, and imprisons Christians. In 1949 China began to eliminate all religious entities from their borders. When Mao Zedong ("Chairman Mao") took over power he referred to religion as "the opium of the mind." China, today, is still one of the most repressive forces of Christianity in the world, with many Christians belonging to the "house" churches being tortured and imprisoned. NOTE: The "house" churches are those NOT registered with the government. In an attempt to control Christians, the government requires that all churches register with them. The government controlled church is called the "Three-Self Patriotic Movement." Millions of born again believers are part of the "house" churches and are NOT aligned with the government authorized churches. There are about 12 million registered believers in the official "State" churches and over 100 million believers in the non-registered "house" churches. The Chinese government tells the registered "3 Self" churches: 1. Where they can worship; 2. Who can worship (only those over 18); and, 3. What they can teach. REASONS FOR THE RISE OF CHINA IN THE WORLD MARKETPLACE President Richard Nixon opened trade agreements with China in 1972. After Chairman "Murderer" Mao died in 1976, certain of the Communist leaders realized that to succeed in world market share they must attempt to pattern what the leading non-communist nations were doing. These leaders realized they must move toward "capitalism" to become competitive in world trade, but they decided to "code" their terminology in new language so they would still be identified as communistic. New terms, such as "market socialism" and "socialism with Chinese characteristics" were coined. The new economic leaders decided upon a four pronged plan of attack to help them become competitive in world trade. This plan was known as the "Four Modernizations" and included: Agriculture Industry Technology Military They realized that their previous programs of mass starvation, torture, forced labor, and personal regimentation were achieving the opposite of motivating the "collective" Chinese people. In 1978 Deng Xiaoping became the key Communist leader in China mainly because of his economic expansionist plans leading China out of an abysmal position of market share production. Having been a sluggard in production due to Marxist / socialist control of manufacturing, China had been far behind the leading nations of the world until then. China decided to model other successful nations in the Far East: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. These countries were referred to as the East Asian Tigers, and all of which were non-Communist, free market economies. As an indicator of how far China has come in world trade, at this time the USA purchases 40% of its consumer goods from the Chinese. China now produces two-thirds of the world's DVD's, photocopiers, shoes, and microwaves ... and that's just a small part of their production landscape. As for information and communications technology, China has overtaken the USA. And, China is expanding its export market from the USA, Europe, and Japan to Latin America, Africa, and third world countries. For example, China’s foreign investment in Africa has increased from $1.5 million in 1991 to $1.2 billion in 2005. The KEY move right now by China is to obtain security in oil and energy imports to supply its great expansion in production and standard of living. China is investing money in oil and energy projects in countries where the West (USA, EU, etc) places sanctions. (For example, countries where US companies are NOT allowed to do business.) China is also building factories close to raw materials in African countries, and providing them with foreign aid, military equipment, building infrastructure, and forming favored agreements to foster friendship. (See the News Release in "Other Resources" below as an example.) Major leaps in banking have been effected by China. Even Alan Greenspan said China's central bankers “just a few years removed from isolated central planning, have become major players in operating the global financial system.” Chinese central bankers now play important roles in the BIS (Bank for International Settlements) in Switzerland and in the IMF (International Monetary Fund). With all its increase in productivity, China has NOT become less of a threat in the area of human rights. And, it is soon planning major efforts in redistribution of wealth because of internal division in the areas of wealth and literacy between the urban wealthy and poorer citizens. Also, corruption in all levels of government is a major problem. China is the most populated country in the world, and has the third-largest economy. It is also the third-largest exporter. China controls (owns) over $2 trillion in foreign currency reserves. And in the worst global recession since the Great Depression, It was the only large economy that was growing in the global economic recession of 2008-2011(since the Great Depression of 1929 thru 1934). In 2012-2013 China overtook the USA as the #1 oil importer from the Middle East; however, more than just oil ... it is has already become the largest energy consumer in the world overall taking into consideration all forms of energy. It uses more coal than the rest of the world combined. China/ automobile production reached 16 million compared to 14.5 million in the USA recently. In the not too distant future, China may become the world's leading nation. Because of "quantitative easing" and other economic factors of the USA since 2008 that fed potential hyper inflation, the USA leaned on Communist China to purchase US Treasury Bonds. China is forced to support the US ... and recently Europe ... because these are two major markets for China's products. FACT: 83 members of Communist China's National People's Congress (NPC) are billionaires in terms of US Dollars. NOTICE: A multiple formation planned by Satan. At the same time as the Kings of the East are being forged militarily, politically and culturally, so is an economic front that will force itself into the New Global Governance: The formation of a global elite sector: a small group of people ... extremely wealthy and powerful ... who control political and economic sectors is in preparation for the "global equalization." OTHER PLAYERS IN THE SINO ASIAN EMERGENCE Note: All the creditor nations are in Asia: China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the large amounts of assets in Asia. All of the debtor nations (USA, UK, etc.) are in the West. SCO The Shanghai Cooperation Organization – SCO Founded 2001: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Tajiistan, and Uzbekistan. Nations with “observer” status: Mongolia, India, Pakistan, Iran. Will account for HALF of production of the world. BRIC Brazil, Russia, India, and China Looks like will be more than HALF of GDP on Planet Earth in 20 years. “As India, China, and revitalized EU overtake the US, there will be a transformation of the global scene.” ‒ David Mason, The End of the American Century The People's Bank of China is now calling on the world to replace the US Dollar as the world's reserve currency and for the IMF to issue a new, single “super-sovereign” currency. SINO INDIAN COMPETITION India is expanding port control in Indian Ocean: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Bangladesh. India has great R&D, software, services, and simulation packages and is a KEY player in world trade. Note: 25% of the world's NEW workers each year are in India. PAKISTAN Pakistan's military, although smaller than India's, is greater in per capita numbers. Both Pakistan and India are evenly matched in missile and nuclear facilities. INDIA India has the second largest military manpower in the world (second only to China). While India has maintained an average annual growth of 8.8% in the recent years, the failure of the government to control terrorist activities recently have put a dampening effect on new business ventures. Also, India and Pakistan are nuclear sparring partners. China and India are the accelerating force in world markets; however, most of the key economists feel that China will be the driving force in controlling the current global economic meltdown and be the major player in economic recovery. Here is information on India as an Economic Super Power. China and India will serve as nearly twice the engine for growth as of the United States and the Euro Zone combined by 2025. COMPARISON OF INDIA AND PAKISTAN IN MILITARY PROWESS Pakistan has a does NOT follow a "no first use" policy with regard to nuclear attack. It "will / can / probably" attack India (or anyone it want to) without notice or even aggravation by the opposing force. This is fundamentally a "super threat" because of Islamic militancy. In recent months terrorist forces have attempted to militarily encircle the central storage facilities for the Pakistani nuclear weapons armory. "If a purely conventional war were to take place between both these countries, India would most likely overpower Pakistan owing to its superior military technology and infrastructure, larger manpower, more territorial area and a strategic advantage in its sea and air forces. It must also be noted that a war between these two countries will matter more than India’s conventional superiority as both these nations are nuclear powers on an equal deadlock. India has maintained a ‘no first use’ nuclear policy in the lines of a similar policy by China while Pakistan does not have any such policy, considering their only hope against India is in nuclear deterrance. It would be risky for India at the present scenario to go into any aggressive war against Pakistan as the repercussions would be serious a nuclear devastation for both countries." – Aby the Liberal / The Internationalist For the annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 170 countries worldwide, go to: The Military Balance 2017. For the India Military Guide, go to: GlobalSecurity.org. For the Pakistan Military Guide, go to: Pakistan Military Guide. OTHER RESOURCES: News Release: Sat Jan 28 2012 at 3:55 pm GMT The African Union inaugurates its newly built Chinese-funded headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Iraq suffers as Euphrates River dwindles: NY Times 2009-07-14 India vs. China on Military Strength - Conventional and Nuclear. Nuclear Missile Forces: USA vs. China vs. Russia. To compare the military strength of the nations of the world - excluding nuclear capability - go to: www.globalfirepower.com/. You will see that China and India are two out of the four top players in the world. They rank as follows: USA China Russia India Again, this does NOT take into account nuclear capabilities: the ranking above is based solely on a nation's capabilities from land, sea and air (with other statistics covering the logistical and financial aspects of waging war). But if you include nuclear capabilities, then the "kings of the east" (east of the Euphrates River) who would be formidable military threats would have to include: Pakistan, North Korea, Japan, Iran and Turkey. We are NOT including Iran or Turkey in this section, "Sino Asian Emergence," as we cover Iran and Turkey elsewhere, as mentioned above. SUMMARY In conclusion, it is evident that China and India are two of the fastest growing economic and military powers in the world. The Euphrates River will be dried up (maybe having more to do with soil impaction or alignment than hydrological forces).in the future to prepare the way for the kings of the east. Whether or not the Euphrates River has more or less water in the future (from increased flow of tributaries or from mechanical dredging) remains to be seen. But ... the Euphrates River will be a vital variable in the logistics of the Eastern "region kings" who come (or, are drawn) to the battle of the great day of El Shaddai, God Almighty. (Brit Chadashah: Revelation 16:14) In the last days their will be a major military, political, and economic force that arises from the East. This force will NOT be from just one national entity, but will be a confluence of several regional powers in the East ... and NOT from just the Pacific Rim. Direction in the Holy Bible is always oriented from Jerusalem, Israel. So these "kings of the east" can represent forces in the Near East, Middle East and/or Far East. The Sino Asian Emergence is a KEY construct in end times prophetic fulfillment. The rapid Sino Asian Emergence that is developing now is a sign of the END TIMES. In Asia ... as in other sectors of the world ... the stage is being set where the kings of the east will have their function in the final days of Planet Earth when Messiah comes to establish His Kingdom. Make sure you know Messiah personally … before He comes to Earth … or before you die. Be ready. If you are NOT sure you will go to Heaven when you die, then pray this prayer: “God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, if Yeshua is really my Messiah, then reveal Him to me … and I will serve you the rest of my life. Help me to live for You, and take me to Heaven when I die. Amen!” _________________________________________ "And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared."– Brit Chadashah: Revelation 16:12 MAP OF THE END TIMES Baruch haba b'Shem Adonai. Your friend, Prince Handley President / RegentUniversity of Excellence Podcast time: 15 minutes, 23 seconds _________________________________________ Rabbinical & Biblical Studies The Believers’ Intelligentsia _________________________________________

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Lazaro Cardenas y las Elecciones de 1940

Conversaciones sobre Historia 2014

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Narración cronológica de la historia de la Revolución mexicana y su posterior desarrollo en el siglo XX, a cargo del Dr. Javier Garciadiego, Presidente de El Colegio de México, con la conducción de Miriam Rodríguez.

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La educación socialista durante la Presidencia de Lazaro Cardenas II

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Narración cronológica de la historia de la Revolución mexicana y su posterior desarrollo en el siglo XX, a cargo del Dr. Javier Garciadiego, Presidente de El Colegio de México, con la conducción de Miriam Rodríguez.

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La educación socialista durante la Presidencia de Lazaro Cardenas III

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Narración cronológica de la historia de la Revolución mexicana y su posterior desarrollo en el siglo XX, a cargo del Dr. Javier Garciadiego, Presidente de El Colegio de México, con la conducción de Miriam Rodríguez.

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La educación socialista durante la Presidencia de Lazaro Cardenas IV

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2016 54:12

Narración cronológica de la historia de la Revolución mexicana y su posterior desarrollo en el siglo XX, a cargo del Dr. Javier Garciadiego, Presidente de El Colegio de México, con la conducción de Miriam Rodríguez.

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La educación socialista durante la Presidencia de Lazaro Cardenas V

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2016 54:51

Narración cronológica de la historia de la Revolución mexicana y su posterior desarrollo en el siglo XX, a cargo del Dr. Javier Garciadiego, Presidente de El Colegio de México, con la conducción de Miriam Rodríguez.

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La educación socialista durante la Presidencia de Lazaro Cardenas

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Narración cronológica de la historia de la Revolución mexicana y su posterior desarrollo en el siglo XX, a cargo del Dr. Javier Garciadiego, Presidente de El Colegio de México, con la conducción de Miriam Rodríguez.

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La política agraria de Lazaro Cardenas parte IV

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2016 12:15

Narración cronológica de la historia de la Revolución mexicana y su posterior desarrollo en el siglo XX, a cargo del Dr. Javier Garciadiego, Presidente de El Colegio de México, con la conducción de Miriam Rodríguez.

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La política agraria de Lazaro Cardenas parte II

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Narración cronológica de la historia de la Revolución mexicana y su posterior desarrollo en el siglo XX, a cargo del Dr. Javier Garciadiego, Presidente de El Colegio de México, con la conducción de Miriam Rodríguez.

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La política agraria de Lazaro Cardenas parte III

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Narración cronológica de la historia de la Revolución mexicana y su posterior desarrollo en el siglo XX, a cargo del Dr. Javier Garciadiego, Presidente de El Colegio de México, con la conducción de Miriam Rodríguez.

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Presidencia de Lazaro Cardenas y la política agraria I

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Narración cronológica de la historia de la Revolución mexicana y su posterior desarrollo en el siglo XX, a cargo del Dr. Javier Garciadiego, Presidente de El Colegio de México, con la conducción de Miriam Rodríguez

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Presidencia de Lazaro Cardenas y la política agraria parte II

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Narración cronológica de la historia de la Revolución mexicana y su posterior desarrollo en el siglo XX, a cargo del Dr. Javier Garciadiego, Presidente de El Colegio de México, con la conducción de Miriam Rodríguez.

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Presidencia de Lazaro Cardenas y la política agraria III

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Narración cronológica de la historia de la Revolución mexicana y su posterior desarrollo en el siglo XX, a cargo del Dr. Javier Garciadiego, Presidente de El Colegio de México, con la conducción de Miriam Rodríguez.

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La política agraria de Lazaro Cardenas I