Podcasts about los arcos

El lunes 28 de abril de 2025, un apagón dejó sin electricidad a buena parte del camino. Sin señal, sin cobertura… solo los pasos de Juan Sánchez resonando en plena ruta del Camino de Santiago. En este episodio especial, Juan comparte lo vivido entre Puente La Reina y Estella, y después, de Estella a Los Arcos. Dos etapas atravesadas por el silencio, el tecnológico, el mental y el emocional.

Who would not want to be part of something called “We Like Sharing” especially when encouraged by the enthusiastic voice...

Espacio gastronómico de Miguel Antonio Álvarez dedicado al restaurante Los Arcos

En la #LONCHERAINFORMATIVA más completa de la radio conversamos con los chicos del Centro de Estudiantes del Colegio Los Arcos, quienes nos hablaron de las próximas actividades que estarán realizando, entre ellas: la tradicional Semana Deportiva en donde se llevarán a cabo partidos entre las distintas promociones y además, se acerca el 4to vs 5to; uno de los eventos más esperados por los jóvenes.

En La Ventana navarra de la Empresa hablamos con Germán Medina y Luismi Ayerra, responsables de Tecnan (Tecnología Navarra de Nanoproductos). Desde la planta de Los Arcos elaboran soluciones técnicas para distintos sectores basadas en nanoparticulas con propiedades hidrofugantes y antimanchas: "La innovación y la investigación está en el ADN de Tecnan".

Juan Pablo Zahonero, director del Hotel Los Arcos, nos habla del día de San Valentín.

En el marco de nuestra campaña Rescatando Tradiciones #ZERESCATANDOTRADICIONES donde conversamos con diferentes colegios gaiteros, también estuvimos compartiendo junto a los chicos de Los Arcos quienes les recomendaron a todos los jóvenes ser parte de esta experiencia tan brutal. Además, agregaron que en las gaitas se han unido mucho más, han hecho nuevos amigos y se han sentido realmente como una familia.

La VII Ruta del Chocolate de Comercio Justo de Navarra, que este año recorrerá diferentes pueblos de Navarra y que comienza esta semana en Leitza. Así, seis localidades navarras,  Leitza, Los Arcos, Mélida, Cintruénigo, Obanos y Aibar –

Se aproxima el FIESTON del Sábado para nuestro Podcast musical - No falteis a Guazamara --- TARDEO desde las 18h ... Un montón de Atractivos os esperan si venis a la fiesta de Guazamara el Sábado 12 Octubre , estaremos en la CARPA ABIERTA de Disco Pub el Enkuentro y Café Bar los Arcos. Cerca de 500 personas ya han reservado para comer en las instalaciones de LOS ARCOS y después, cuando caiga la tarde , un ratito de fiesta con un montón de atractivos.... Desde las 18h DAVID PONCE poniendo la mejor música De 19h a 21h GUILLERMO NIETO con Fiesta Estación GNG a partir de las 21h DJ RORRO a los mandos Además: - Puesto Merchandising GNG con OFERTON: TAZA + CAMISETA x 10e - ARTISTA INVITADO - JF NANDEZ - Puesto de Tatoos luminosos GRATIS - Cientos de Regalos de Marcas de Bebida - Sorteo de un Jamón Gentileza de Super Cash Garrucha y Vinoteca Indalo - y buena música sin pausa Nos vemossssssssss Paz y música

CALENTANDO MOTORES para la próxima FIESTA y QUEDADA ESTACIONICOLA Podcast musical ESTACION GNG - Sábado 12 Octubre ! Todo preparado para que el próximo sábado podamos vivir un gran dia de unión entre los estacionicolas y fiesteros que se aproximen por Guazamara. Carpa de Los Arcos y Pub Enkuentro. Desde las 18h David Ponce a los mandos y de 19h a 21h , 2 horas de podcast musical y buena música con Guillermo Nieto. A partir de las 21h DJ RORRO No falteis, será un dia muchu chulo .

In this episode, our hosts Taniel Chemsian and Risa Morimoto sit down with expats Craig Strong and Randy Bennett to dive deeply into life in Puerto Vallarta (PV).  They have covered everything from driving regulations for temporary versus permanent residents, navigating banking and money transfers, and even tips for bringing your furry friends along. They also discuss the housing market, including price points for various neighborhoods and the emphasis on using trustworthy realtors and legal guidance for property purchases. Discover essential insights about healthcare options, insurance coverage, and the advantages of Mexico's tropical climate. Plus, learn about everyday living hacks like virtual mailboxes and phone plans that seamlessly transition to life abroad.  Whether you're considering a temporary stay or making a permanent move, this episode is packed with invaluable advice to help make your dream retirement in Mexico a reality. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts!   Don't miss out on our free webinar, where experts cover everything you need to know about relocating to Mexico—from the best places to live to essential healthcare information for expats. Register at dreamretirementinmexico.com/webinar. Key Moments:  09:08 Stunning picture of Los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta. 12:09 Bucerías growth, housing prices, and Vallarta location. 26:30 Preferring medical care in Mexico over the US. 35:54 Vallarta has diverse housing markets with varying prices. 43:18 Residency determines car registration and tax validity. 49:19 Limited English, no mail, used traveling mailbox. 54:43 Living abroad is cheaper and less stressful. 01:01:05 Moving to PV without a job, debts. 01:06:00 Urban growth brings infrastructure challenges and politics. 01:14:24 HOA fees vary based on building amenities. 01:20:09 DIF card offers discounts for seniors. Lovely place with kind and generous people.

En #LoncheraInformativa conversamos con parte importante de la Promo 54 del Colegio Los Arcos quienes nos contaron que el próximo 14 de junio se estará presentando en su institución el grupo Improvisto con el objetivo de recaudar fondos para su último año de bachillerato.

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐨, 𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭. 𝐂𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚 Esta semana tenemos una entrevista muy especial en el Capologist. Se pasa por la intrahistoria Martin Gramática, campeón de la Super Bowl con los Buccaneers en 2003, para hablar de su biografía 'Más allá de los arcos' co-escrita por Alf Colmenar y Carlos Bohórquez, que también se pasan por el programa para darnos su visión sobre el libro y sobre Gramática. Puedes comprar 'Más allá de los arcos', la biografía de Martín Gramática, en este enlace: https://www.amazon.es/M%C3%81S-ALL%C3%81-LOS-ARCOS-RECUERDOS/dp/B0CP62L625 Twitter: @ElCapologist Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/elcapologist Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br4bwIXvCjE&;;t=811s

David and Orlando become food critics. Who makes better pizza? La Sierra or Los Arcos. Or is it the new guy in townt? We will find out. This episode is also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/tNxsQgriLYM

Matt began his 2024 football adventures by travelling to watch Malaga take on Intercity - not in their usual Alicante home, but instead at the Estadio Municipal Los Arcos. A poor performance by Málaga - excluding Alfonso Herrero - but they esaped witha point. Plus, the episode features a very tired sounding Matt review the town of Orihuela, encounter a Brighton-loving/Palace-hating Málaga fan and he even found some Welsh folk.

In this week's episode, the nerds talk about their delicious experience at Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant. Then they get into Elon Musk sending a How to Manual on creating a 48 volt vehicle to Car Industry CEO's, and finish off the episode by talking about all the awards and announcements of The Game Awards.  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok: @nerdget1 Time Stamps:  Intro - 00:00:00 Restaurant of the Week: Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant - 00:07:27 Game Releases - 00:14:49 Delays - 00:15:49 News - Elon Musk's How to Manual - 00:17:21 Main Topic: The Game Awards - 00:48:06

Hey, este episodio quedará marcado por los bocetos incompletos de Oda, la historia oscura detrás del destino de Ginny, la edad real de Booney y las innumerables situaciones que Kuma ha enfrentado durante toda su vida. Síguenos en Spotify Nuestras redes sociales -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thevisualchannel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sombrerosdepaja_podcast/ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok (reviews de serie y pelis): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thevisualchannel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thevisualchannel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"El Teniente Merida", nos platica sobre la detención del presunto ladrón de dinero tras cristalazo a camioneta que estaba bajo resguardo de Valet Parking en Los Arcos

On Tuesday, Tempe voters will decide the fate of the Arizona Coyotes' proposed arena and entertainment district. A yes-vote on proposition 301, 302, 303 would grant the Coyotes license to clean up what is now a dump site at the northeast corner of Priest Drive and Rio Salado Parkway. How did we get to this point? What's at stake? Snd what happens in the event of a no vote? Craig, Leah and Petey look at the Coyotes' tumultuous arena history that's brought us to today, everything Coyotes fans need to know ahead of Tuesday and what's next on this vote preview edition of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast! 0:00 Intro 2:00 Final prep for the TED vote 5:00 Los Arcos would've been ideal in Scottsdale 7:00 Breaking down the Coyotes relationship with Glendale 20:30 What's at stake 25:00 Wide breadth of support 50:00 "No Canada" 53:40 Petey's surprise An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/phnx SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports PHNX Events: Get your tickets to the Keepin' it 100 Golf Scramble, D-backs Takeovers, Knockout Nights & Suns Watch Parties at BetMGM, and MORE: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/phnx-56002330273 PHNX Coyotes Draft Road Trip: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phnx-coyotes-nhl-draft-road-trip-in-nashville-tickets-617400721177 Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Manscaped: Save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code “PHNX” at Manscaped.com. BetMGM: Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code PHNX (betmgm.com/phnx). Place a pre-game, moneyline wager in the amount of at least $10 on any market at standard odds price. You will receive $200 in Bonus Bets instantly regardless of the outcome of your wager! Just make sure you use bonus code PHNX when you sign up! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI). Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions. US promotional offers not available in DC, Nevada, New York or Ontario. Pins & Aces: Check out pinsandaces.com and use code PHNX to receive 15% off your first order and get free shipping. Four Peaks: Follow them on social @fourpeaksbrew & @fourpeakspub! Must be 21+. Enjoy responsibly. Circle K: Text PHNX to 31310 to join the Circle K SMS subscriber club & get BOGO 32 oz Polar Pops! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! OGeez!: Learn more about OGeez! at https://ogeezbrands.com//. Must be 21 years or older to purchase. DISCLAIMER: We are not an online gambling operator, or a gambling site of any kind. The content of this website is intended to be used for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting. Sports betting and gambling laws vary by jurisdiction. Please be aware of and respect the laws of sports gambling for your jurisdiction. We do not promote or endorse any form of wagering or gambling to users under the age of 21. We support responsible gambling. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-777-7207 (for Arizona Council on Compulsive Gambling) or 1-800-NEXT-STEP (Arizona Office of Problem Gambling) or text NEXTSTEP to 53342. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gettin' Air wth Dr Bea de los Arcos. This is a long overdue chat with legendary open educator Dr. Bea de los Arcos. Bea has worked in Open education for many years. Her journey has taken her from her home counrty of Spain, to the Open University (UK) and now the TU Delft in the Netherlands. Any joyful enthusiasm for open education that exists in the world can all likely be tracked back to Bea. There is no research to back that claim up but it rings true.

El alcalde de San Javier, José Miguel Luengo, defiende la creación de un hotel de 4 estrellas en el antiguo Hospital de los Arcos en Santiago de la Ribera para dinamizar el turismo en el municipio y corregir algunos problemas de atractivo turísticoEl regidor marmenorense ha señalado en el programa El Mirador que el proyecto es una oportunidad para San Javier ya que no cuenta con ningún establecimiento turístico de estas características. Luengo ha defendido la necesidad de desarrollar iniciativas turísticas sostenibles y de calidad para el Mar Menor y no entiende la oposición de algunos colectivos a infraestructuras como el hotel de cuatro estrellas"Estas infraestructuras son necesarias para la prosperidad del municipio. Yo vería un disparate que se construyera una torre de viviendas, pero no un hotel de cuatro estrellas que no tenemos ninguno en Santiago de la Ribera" explicó Luengo.

Jornada de puertas abiertas en el Circuito de Navarra con nuevos propietarios en el trazado de Los Arcos

En el marco de nuestra gira de Regreso a Clases #ZEREGRESOCLASES tuvimos una conversa muy amena con estudiantes del Colegio Los Arcos, quienes nos contaron que se han tripeado mucho este inicio de año escolar, pues han vuelto a compartir con sus panas. Además, uno de ellos nos comentó que al terminar el colegio tiene planeado estudiar Física en la universidad, pues las ciencias puras siempre le han encantado.

Hablamos con Eduardo Ruiz de Erenchun sobre la anulación parcial de una condena a un hombre que intentó matar a cuchilladas a su mujer en Los Arcos y sobre los insultos y denigraciones de dos mujeres a una pareja de homosexuales en Cizur Menor

Buenas tardes, Nakamas, ya hacía falta una semana de break después de tanta revelación. En este episodio seguimos nuestro análisis y remembranza de los arcos de One Piece para descubrir y sacar a la luz una vez más si Oda es un genio y la historia ya está completa, solo la dibuja cada semana por diversión. No olviden seguirnos en Spotify y compartir el Pódcast. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sombrerosdepaja_podcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevisualchannel  ------------ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sombrerosdepaja_podcast/ Tiktok (reviews de serie y pelis): https://www.tiktok.com/@thevisualchannel

Entrevista con Laura Llorca, directora del CDIAT, Centro de Desarrollo Infantil y Atención Temprana Marina Alta, ubicado en Dénia y gestionado por la asociación Ludai. El CDIAT celebra su X aniversario. Desde el equipo directivo se ha organizado una celebración el próximo 24 de septiembre, en el restaurante Los Arcos de Pedreguer, a las 14 horas. El punto de venta de entradas se sitúa en la sede del Cdiat, en la calle San Cristóbal. El donativo es de 35 euros. 

Sobre el arte islámico, el Museo Arqueológico posee parte del arco de una gran puerta islámica que apareció en los yacimientos de la plaza de Arriba.

50 urte bete ditu Iruñeko espeleologia taldeak eta bi taldekideekin iraganari, orainari eta etorkizunari begira jarri gara....

Canarias es un lugar ideal para realizar actividades en la naturaleza. Tanto el mar como la montaña ofrecen la posibilidad de disfrutar de sus riquezas naturales: Windsurf, skysurf, submarinismo, senderismo, parapente…..y actividades de aventura. Hoy de la mano de Patea tus montes, empresa especializada en actividades de senderismo y aventura conocerás uno de los tesoros de la isla de Tenerife, el Barranco de los Arcos. Accede a todo el contenido en www.lenguababel.com

En este podcast motor vamos a contaros como es la gama RS de Audi. La gama de deportivos premium más vendida de España. Entramos en un mundo donde la marca de los cuatros aros habla de que además de fabricante de coches son fabricantes de emociones o de sueños. Todos los coches que hemos podido probar en el Circuito de Navarra y en las carreteras de montaña aledañas son el resultado de la experiencia de Audi en competiciones como el Mundial de Rallyes, Le Mans, la Fórmula E o, más recientemente, el Dakar. Por lo tanto Audi Sport se revela como el mejor laboratorio para los coches de serie. Además esta jornada de pruebas la hacemos cuando la gama ya está completada con el modelo de acceso, el Audi RS3. Por su puesto entre los coches probados estaba el primer eléctrico de la gama RS, que es el Audi e tron GT RS. En este podcast podrás comprobar como nos recibía a la llegada al Circuito de Los Arcos nuestro gran amigo Ignacio González, Director de Comunicación de Audi España. Además vamos a tener más protagonistas. Y es que vamos a conocer porque Audi es una de las marcas del grupo Volkswagen con menos problemas con los semi conductores. Y lo haremos entrevistando a Beatriz Sánchez Directora de Planificación de Ventas de Audi España. Conoceremos con ella como es la relación entre la fábrica y los concesionarios. Beatriz es el enlace en España. Con ella descubriremos que la marca alemana ha realizado a nivel global 385.000 entregas en el primer trimestre de 2022 con un beneficio operativo de 3,400M de euros. Por otra parte, en España y en lo que va de año el mercado ha bajado un 12 por ciento con 233K unidades vendidas frente a las 264K del 2021. Por eso en Audi no se quieren descuidar y están trabajando En innovación y mejora del modelo de negocio para el afrontar el futuro potenciando la satisfacción de producto, la deseabilidad de la marca y la imagen de marca. Veremos como la competición llega a los coches de la gama RS y es que en Audi entraron en los rallyes para demostrar como funciona la tracción quattro, en Le Mans para potenciar el sistema de propulsión diésel TDI y la Formula E para ver las posibilidades del vehículo eléctrico. Cerramos con Beatriz analizando los datos de 2021 en el que se vendieron 368 coches de la gama RS con un crecimiento del 11 por ciento con respecto al año anterior. En lo que respecta a 2022 van como líderes de este segmento que se denomina high performance vehicles. A continuación hablaremos con Sergi Pisabarro que tiene el excelente trabajo de ser el Product Manager de la gama RS. Una gama que está compuesta por 14 carrocerías y 10 modelos. O, lo que es lo mismo,la gama de Audi sport más completa de la historia En ella encontrarás coches con potencias que van desde los 400 caballos hasta los 620. Con 480 a 830 Nm de par. Todo ello gracias a motores turbo, V10 atmosférico y eléctricos. Audi RS3 tiene una carrocería ensanchada con 33mm más en, por ejemplo, el frontal. Carrocerías compacto y sedán. 10 mm más bajo que un S3. La principal novedad es el repartidor de par RS Torque splitter que distribuye el par en función de la conducción. RS3 hace 7:40 en Nurburgring récord de su categoría Primero probaremos el mítico motor 5 cilindros que llegó hace más de 20 años con el Audi RS2. Hablamos del 2,5 TFSI de 400cv y 500 NM con la caja S Tronic de 7 marchas. Un motor que sólo usa Audi y el Cupra Formentor VZ5. Esta mecánica la monta el Audi TT RS que es como un mini R8 con el que comparte volante. Además del Audi RS Q3 que fue el primer SUV prestacional de la marca. El más vendido de Audi Sport. Carrocería ensanchada en 10 mm. Después nos pusimos a los mandos del V6 biturbo 2.9 TFSI de 450cv y 600Nm de par con el cambio tiptronic de 8 marchas. Ese motor lo encontramos en el Audi RS4 Avant. 25 años de este concepto que se empezó llamando RS2. Es la quinta generación, Y también en el RS 5. Audi RS 5 y RS4 se inspiran mucho en sus hermanos mayores con carrocerías ensanchadas en 30mm. Toca otro paso hacia arriba en la escala de valore de la gama RS. Ponemos en marcha el V8 4.0 TFSI con 600cv 800 Nm de par con tecnología mild hybrid y tiptronic de 8 marchas Los ocho cilindros los montan el Audi RS 6 Avant y el Audi RS 7 Sportback comparten frontal y son los modelos que sentaron las bases de la imagen actual de Audi Sport. Carrocería ensanchada en 40mm sobre los 6 y 7 convencionales. Con el V8 también encontramos el gigante SUV Audi RS Q8 con estabilización activa de balanceo de la dirección a las cuatro ruedas y llantas de hasta 23 pulgadas, las más grandes de la marca. Ojo que ahora nos montamos en el más deportivo de todos. El Audi R8 con el 5,2 V10 FSI desde 570 caballos y 550 Nm de par. Su caja de cambios es la S tronic de 7 marchas y tracción trasera. Hay una opción con tracción cuatro que amplia su motor hasta los 620cv. El Audi R8 es la máxima expresión de la gama RS. Un icono súper deportivo. Nacido en circuito y fabricado para la carretera. Más del 50 por ciento de las piezas las comparte con el modelo de carreras. Muchas fibra de carbono. Todo el habitáculo está pensado por y para el piloto y la conducción. Cerramos las pruebas montándonos en la esperanza para que la deportividad no muera junto con el fin de los combustibles fósiles. Hablamos del Audi RS e-tron GT RS un modelo cien por cien Audi Sport. Simboliza la idea de ser el mejor deportivo premium del mundo. Sonido e-tron. Dirección a las cuatro ruedas, diferencial autoblocante, suspensión neumática, tracción quattro eléctrica... Para mover este mastodonte de casi dos toneladas y media tenemos un motor eléctrico de 440kw (598 caballos) que pueden aumentarse hasta los 646 en el momento en el que usas su ‘turbo’ boost. En cuanto al par dispone de 830 Nm. Para abastecer toda esta potencia dispone de 93 kWh en una batería de 800 voltios. Y cerraremos este podcast de coches con la mejor guinda del pastel. Nos daremos una vuelta de copiloto con un gigante de las carreras. Iremos con Luis Villamil un veterano de los circuitos que atesora en su palmarés múltiples victorias y hasta siete campeonatos de España. Luis nos comentará desde el puesto de conducción del Audi R8 como es el Circuito de Los Arcos y como se afrontan sus virajes para ser efectivo seguro y sacarle el máximo partido a la máquina más sugerente de toda la gama RS. - Presenta: Fernando Rivas https://twitter.com/rivasportauto - Coordina: Jose Lagunar https://twitter.com/JoseLagunar - Nacho Gonzalez: https://twitter.com/nachoglezm - Beatriz Sánchez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatriz-sánchez-larreta-441842a/ - Sergi Pisabarro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergipisa/ - Luis Villamil: https://www.facebook.com/luis.villamil.35 - Audi España:https://www.audi.es/es/web/es.html - Trazado Circuito de Los Arcos (Navarra): https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuito_de_Navarra Puedes seguirnos en nuestra web: https://autofm.es/ y https://www.podcastmotor.es Twiter: https://twitter.com/AutoFmRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autofmradio/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC57czZy-ctfV02t_PeNXCAQ Contacto: info@autofm.es

Se registró una riña afuera del corporativo blanco donde se confirma la detonación de arma de fuego / A finales de mayo comenzará la instalación de las alcancías en los camiones QroBús / Luis Nava descartó que se iluminen los arcos en conmemoración del Día en Contra de la Homofobia

La muerte a tiros de dos hombres, el propietario de un club de alterne y el portero del mismo, en junio de 2010 sobresaltó la tranquilidad de Avilés, que puso de repente los ojos en un sector al que se miraba de reojo sin dedicarle mucha atención

Esta semana Alejandro León estuvo conversando con el presidente del Centro de Estudiantes del Colegio Los Arcos acerca del reencuentro que estarán realizando este sábado 30 de abril con el objetivo de unir a todas las personas que se sienten vinculadas con esta institución. Asimismo, durante este día se contará con un ambiente muy familiar y divertido en el que se podrá disfrutar de actividades como paintball, torneos de fútbol, pista de patinaje, presentaciones musicales y para los #PEQUEÑOSSALTAMONTES shows ambientados en las películas de Disney.

Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de vuestro programa favorito sobre un montón de cosas ¡THE PAST IS NOW! En el episodio de hoy hablamos sobre novedades de Steam Deck y Return to Monkey Island. Además, tocamos temas de rabiosa actualidad en el mundo del videojoc (bueno o no tanto) Adrián nos trae Top Hunter Roddy and Cathy y nos habla sobre sus recuerdos en "chuches Amalia" en la barriada de Los Arcos. Larga vida al Serranito. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ¡Be Serraniter a precio de Cafeliter! https://ko-fi.com/thepastisnow SUSCRIBIRSE POR DIÓ Síguenos en nuestras redes sociales: @IveliasZero @Cabesa_freeman @ThePastIsNowPod Twicht de Ivelias Zero https://m.twitch.tv/iveliaszero Hemos creado un canal de Discord donde encontraréis las últimas publicaciones, un grupo de gente simpática y del mundillo y muchas sorpresas más! (mentira) https://discord.gg/sHJxY6v

Fiscalía confirman alcohol en el accidente de los arcos / Patrulla derriba a motociclista / Identifican 4 estaciones de servicios que venden por debajo de la media

Rodrigo Mérida nos relata de como se dio este accidente entre un taxi y un chevrolet aveo

En esta oportunidad, los estudiantes del Colegio Los Arcos, nos contaron que tanto ellos como sus profesores están haciendo lo mejor que pueden para que este Regreso a Clases presencial se lleve de la mejor manera. De igual forma, su objetivo en este Regreso a Clases, es vacilarse su último año en el colegio y esforzarse cada vez más por cumplir sus metas. Para finalizar, los jóvenes del Colegio Los Arcos invitaron a todos a disfrutar su Regreso a Clases y aprovechar al máximo su tiempo como estudiantes ya sea de manera online o presencial.

What if Teemu Selänne hadn't been traded? What if the Coyotes had built at Los Arcos? In today's episode, Leah, Craig, and Petey explore all of the "what if" scenarios from the Coyotes' past and rewrite revisionist history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Cultura editorial en México. Historias sonoras” es un proyecto académico concebido y coordinado por Marina Garone Gravier, investigadora del Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliográficas de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, y cuenta con la colaboración y asistencia de Fernanda Sosa en la organización, lectura y edición de contenidos. Para mayor información consultar: https://marinagaronegravier.wordpress.com/2020/04/09/proyectos/

In this episode I talk about a health scare I had in Los Arcos which resulted in a visit to the pharmacy and a doctor's appointment in Viana. I also speak about meeting the Czech guy, Louis again who had his own health concerns. I finish by talking about arriving in Logroño and going to an emotional farewell party. -- Pre-order a signed copy of my book NOW (includes worldwide shipping) where I go into more depth about this adventure and share my wisdom to help people move forward in life and achieve their dreams and ambitions https://ul2zhpp5wtc.typeform.com/to/waCTXArv

In this episode I talk about my near collision with some young bulls and meeting up with some friends who saved me from being a gory mess in Estella. I speak of my delight at stumbling across the mythical wine fountain which I was able to drink from - an amazing place along the Way! I talk about my chance encounter with Juan, a former monk, who loved talking about Scotland. I recall my memories of my stay in Los Arcos and how it was like having a big reunion of friends! -- Pre-order a signed copy of my book NOW (includes worldwide shipping) where I go into more depth about this adventure and share my wisdom to help people move forward in life and achieve their dreams and ambitions https://ul2zhpp5wtc.typeform.com/to/waCTXArv

7ª etapa: Los Arcos-Logroño

6ª etapa: Estella- Los Arcos

Conoce la historia de los Arcos del 3er Milenio de Guadalajara Jalisco, con la Mtra. Norma Hernández.

El historiador, poeta, ensayista y docente venezolano Rafael Arráiz Lucca es el invitado de Daniel Chapela y Carlos Bustamante en este episodio de Encuentros Mundanos, un personaje de trayectoria destacada a partir de su prolífica obra y los valiosos aportes que su pensamiento ha dejado a la sociedad venezolana. Arráiz Lucca nació en Caracas en 1959. Formado en las aulas del colegio San Agustín de El Paraíso, terminó sus estudios como bachiller en Humanidades en el colegio Los Arcos de El Hatillo. Abogado por la Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Arráiz es también Especialista en Comunicaciones Integradas por la UNIMET, además de contar con un Máster en Historia de Venezuela y un Doctorado en Historia, ambos por la UCAB. Su carrera como docente lo ha llevado a ejercer como profesor titular en la Universidad Metropolitana de Caracas y como profesor principal de carrera en la Universidad del Rosario, en Bogotá. Durante muchos años ha conducido el espacio radial "Venezolanos", transmitido por Unión Radio y hoy convertido en Podcast. Sus emisiones representan documentos de inconmensurable valor histórico y un acicate en la construcción de valores venezolanistas. Entre sus muchas facetas, Arráiz Lucca fue presidente de Monte Ávila Editores, director del Consejo Nacional de la Cultura, miembro de la Academia Venezolana de Gastronomía y miembro de número en la Academia Venezolana de la Lengua. Durante más de una década, sus columnas fueron publicadas en las páginas del diario El Nacional. En 1993, recibió el Premio Municipal de Literatura por su obra "El abandono y la vigilia" y, en 2007, fue condecorado en España con la orden "Isabel La Católica" en grado de Comendador, la orden de mayor valía para un extranjero en ese país. A u obra poética, tan copiosa como la histórica o la política, Arráiz Lucca añadió un título de publicación reciente "La otra búsqueda", donde el intelectual se adentra en las sendas del crecimiento y la formación espiritual. Encuentros Mundanos: @encuentrosmundanos (Instagram) | @encuentrosmund1 (Twitter) Carlos Bustamante: @carlosbuk (Instagram y Twitter) Daniel Chapela: @dchapela (Instagram y Twitter) Rafael Arráiz Lucca: @rafael.arraiz (Instagram) | @rafaelarraiz (Twitter)

Wherein I discuss part 1 of the romantic drama involving me and Giulia from Roma. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wine and beverage expert Mike Bailey and professional chef Stuart Reb Donald host this weekly foodie show sundays 8 to 9 AM on FM TALK 106.5 in Mobile. Second day of Spring, Hooters ok during March Madness, 15 minute deep fry chicken, steam for first half best way, then fry, Herschel Walker Wings, Bill Armbrecht passed away, Brick Pit, two couches and tv car, 'normal' meal, exercise, low carb diets only appropriate for 50lbs. overweight, Mediterranean now Keto, David Calametti, steak competition, May 1st, Heather Pfepperkorn memorialized also, real gorditos, Los Arcos, Domino's Pizza, pizza hair story, 

Juan José Millás reivindica el ejercicio de preguntarnos las cosas más sencillas y cotidianas de la vida. Los Arcos, en Albacete, empezaron fabricando tijeras para notarios a mediados del S.XVIII y actualmente, bajo la dirección de Pedro Arcos, crean más de 2.000 tipos de cuchillos diferentes, 17 millones de piezas al año que exportan a 80 países. Sorprende ver que la mitad del trabajo que se hace en la fabrica es manual y artesano. “Solo si el pedido es muy numeroso lo automatizamos”. Se tardan dos días y medio en terminar una sola pieza. a fórmula exacta para fabricar un cuchillo combina tiempo y temperatura: “Ahora que sé el trabajo que lleva me dan ganas de rezar una oración cada vez que coja uno para comer”, dice Juanjo.

Juan José Millás reivindica el ejercicio de preguntarnos las cosas más sencillas y cotidianas de la vida. Los Arcos, en Albacete, empezaron fabricando tijeras para notarios a mediados del S.XVIII y actualmente, bajo la dirección de Pedro Arcos, crean más de 2.000 tipos de cuchillos diferentes, 17 millones de piezas al año que exportan a 80 países. Sorprende ver que la mitad del trabajo que se hace en la fabrica es manual y artesano. “Solo si el pedido es muy numeroso lo automatizamos”. Se tardan dos días y medio en terminar una sola pieza. a fórmula exacta para fabricar un cuchillo combina tiempo y temperatura: “Ahora que sé el trabajo que lleva me dan ganas de rezar una oración cada vez que coja uno para comer”, dice Juanjo.

Conoce la historia de los Arcos del 3er Milenio de Guadalajara Jalisco, con la Mtra. Norma Hernández.

Rosario Central y Newell's están con los arqueros lesionados, y repasamos qué pasó. Además, ¿se termina la buena racha de Los Pumas? .

In this episode, the Bling of the month is the director of the Filmoteca Española, Josetxo Cerdán Los Arcos. He gives insight into the organization of the Filmoteca, how the Filmoteca manages to keep film heritage alive and Josetxo tells about his vision for the future of the Cinematheques. http://www.culturaydeporte.gob.es/cultura/areas/cine/mc/fe/portada.html (0:50–23:14) In the News Chapter Birgit Acar tells about the film and event series 125 Years of Cinema. From Wintergarden to Multiplex (125 Jahre Kino. Vom Wintergarten zum Multiplex) that reconstructs historical forms of movie exhibition. https://www.filmmuseum-potsdam.de/index.php?shortCutUrl=125-Jahre-Kino--Vom-Wintergarten-zum-Multiplex (23:14–39:00) In the Dear Diary, Anna Luise Kiss reports on the annual meeting of the Society of Media Studies (Gesellschaft für Medienwissenschaft). It took place from 29 September to 2 October 2020. https://gfm2020.blogs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de (39:00–44:27) "Film Studies bling-bling" is about hidden and well-known treasures, big and small diamonds from Film Studies. In each episode, we have a "Bling of the month"; scholars from Film Studies who are interviewed about their research. In the news section, you hear from current research projects or book publications, or whatever struck my way strolling around in the Film Studie's universe. To keep this podcast visible for you we decided to add it to the Indiefilmtalk Catalogue in consultation with the podcast-creators. More informations on: www.indiefilmtalk.de ---------- Project Website "Die filmische Straßenlandschaft in Potsdam" - https://filmische-stadt.projekte-filmuni.de/team.html Social Media - @indiefilmtalk Webseite - https://indiefilmtalk.de/

Entrevista con Héctor Monterrubio, de la librería Ícaro, en la que nos trae la novela historica "Los Arcos del Agua" de de Montse Barderi en nustra sección "A Salto de Página"

Heute gehe ich von Los Arcos nach Viana. Fragen gerne unter mail@denweggeniessen.de mehr unter www.denweggeniessen.de Instagram: denweggeniessen

In der heutigen Folge gehe ich von Estella nach Los Arcos auf dem Camino Frances. Mehr Infos unter www.denweggeniessen.de Bei Fragen, Tipps und Wünschen für die nächsten Folgen, gerne Mail an mail@denweggeniessen.de

Una leyenda colonial ocurrida en la Ciudad de México, justo en el centro de la misma, en la concurrida zona de lo que hoy se conoce como arcos de Belen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clou/message

Victor Sixto se fue México y ese pais le ha cautivado de tal modo que allí ha iniciado una nueva vida y aventura profesional. Vive desde hace nueve años en México, estos ultimos en Querétaro, un pequeño estado en la zona norte central de México. Su capital, Santiago de Querétaro, es un centro histórico con una abundante arquitectura colonial española que incluye iglesias, como la de San Francisco de color ocre y la barroca Santa Rosa de Viterbo. Uno de los sitios más característicos es Los Arcos, un acueducto con 74 arcos de piedra rosa.

Los Arcos to VianaWalking along the Misetta is easy walking but long roads in the heat so you need to make sure you are drinking lots of fluids and taking breaks.Walking though beautiful places such as Sansol and along the way you find little stalls set up where you can donate and get some more refreshments if you need them. You also get your credentials stamped and have a look at the amazing rock formations people who have walked contribute to. There is a monument that people add their own memento as a tribute  to someone they have lost. It really is very heartbreaking as you know they were relatives and friends that are doing the Camino to remember and honor.About 5km out of Viana I met Rosemary and Michael who were also stopping at Viana and they invited me to stay at the church with them, we went and had a nice beer together before arriving at one of the most beautiful places I have seen and the church is breathtaking.A Shower, off to the service and then to share a communal dinner together. We also met an 85 year old man who was walking the Camino, now that was truly impressive.

Villatuerta to Los ArcosDrinking from my pilgrims shell at Fuente da Vino was a really beautiful experience and you can choose red wine from the fountain on the right and water from the fountain on the left, oh well maybe, I think, oh dear maybe you should not drink at 10am.I stopped at a workshop and seeing the amazing creations of a blacksmith in the village left me in awe and amazement at his skills.With only 7km to go I had to dig deep as my feet hurt but that's to be expected on a journey that I am absolutely loving every part of.The Albergue at Los Arcos was very big and full so it was a juggle for showers and you had to leave your boots at the front door, again a moment of trust.

E010_Envejecimiento_del_vino_la_Somm_Susana_Cardoso [Breve Introducción General]Hola yo soy MSc Bruno Stump y tu estás escuchando VinoPod. Un podcast en donde compartimos la magia y la ciencia del vino para locos del vino.[Introducción al episodio]En este episodio tendremos como invitada por segunda vez a la Sommelier Susana Cardoso quien nos hablará de los mitos y realidades del envejecimiento del vino.[CV: Susana Cardoso]Susana es Mexicana y vive actualmente en Querétaro, México. Susana es licenciada en Administración con Especialización en el área de comercialización por parte de la Universidad Autónoma de México.Además cuenta con con un diplomado en gerencia de ventas por parte del ITAM.Susana estudió el diplomado de Enología por parte de la Universidad Anáhuac Sur y cuenta con el 1er nivel de Master Sommelier avalado por “The Court of Master Sommeliers” de Londres.Además cuenta con el Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits Pass con Distinción por parte del Wine and Spirit Education trust o WSET.Susana es maestra de enología, maridaje y cata de vinos en la Universidad Anáhuac y además imparte talleres, cursos y capacitaciones en distintos establecimientos. Susana es actualmente La Gerente de Ventas Institucionales de vinos y licores la Castellana y es a su vez la encargada de toda la capacitación.Susana es también la Head Sommelier y Gerente de Ventas de Viña de Santiago SA de CVHa ganado premios y reconocimientos por empresas como Casa Pedro Domeq, Los Vascos Lafite Rotschild de Chile y Grupo Freixenet.Es gran maestre de la cofradía “ Los Arcos” y es asesora de la cofradía “Mexicata”Además es organizadora y guía de viajes enoturísticos en Ensenada, España, Sudamérica y próximamente Italia. Para este episodio fuimos invitamos a degustar Chiles en Nogada con Oporto en el restaurante La Casa Verde en Querétaro, México. Espero lo disfruten.Si te gustó VinoPod y quieres apoyar esto lo puedes hacer de dos formas. La primera es suscribiéndose al programa en donde sea que escuchas VinoPod y danos un buen review!La segunda apoyando en patreon. Nos encuentras en patreon.com/vinopodSi quieres saber más acerca de VinoPod y de mi ve al sitio brunostump.comEn el próximo episodio, el Prof. Dr. Markus Rienth nos explica la diferencia entre las más famosas apelaciones de las riberas izquierda y derecha en Burdeos.No te lo pierdas!Me despido con esta frase. «El lenguaje es vino en los labios.» Virginia WoolfDiseño gráfico y logo: Artista Léa Chauré. www.leachaure.comMúsica de inicio: “Rock and steel”. Autor: Héctor Socas Navarro (@hsocasnavarro). Album: Acordes Menores (2016)Múscia de fin: “Chappy” Autor: Gabriel Morfín. https://www.facebook.com/gabo.morfinSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/vinopod)

Cet été, comme des milliers d’autres personnes du monde entier, j’ai rejoint Santiago de Compostelle. A pied, pas à pas. 800 km très exactement. Je vous raconte cette aventure à partir des notes prises sur le chemin, je vous livre cette expérience épisode après épisode, comme je l’ai vécue. ». Jehanne, pour le podcast « Explore », sixième épisode.

OCTUBRE ROSA. CÁNCER DE MAMA. Octubre se identifica con la lucha mundial que múltiples instituciones de salud, asociaciones y marcas emprenden contra el cáncer de mama. Desde este podcast nos sumamos a la concienciación y durante todo el mes tendremos algo relacionado.     ESPERANZADOR. The Mayo Clinic, con sede en los Estados Unidos, realizó un hallazgo científico que genera una nueva esperanza en la lucha contra el Cáncer de Mama.  Esta entidad sin fines de lucro que se dedica a la investigación y a la práctica clínica probó una vacuna que logró ser eficaz para eliminar las células cancerosas.  Los investigadores ahora están probando esa vacuna en otro paciente que, según los informes, también está mostrando buenos resultados.  20MINUTOS     DÍA MUNDIAL DE LA ALIMENTACIÓN. Cada 16 de octubre desde el año 1979 se conmemora el Día Mundial de la Alimentación, promovida por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO). El eslogan de la campaña 2019 es "Una alimentación sana para un mundo #HambreCero". La FAO lanzó un concurso para niños y adolescentes de todo el mundo, de 5 a 19 años de edad. La idea es diseñar un cartel que ilustre lo hay que hacer para que las dietas saludables estén disponibles para todos.Los ganadores serán promocionados por las oficinas de la FAO en todo el mundo y se les entregará una bolsa de regalo sorpresa y un certificado de reconocimiento. El plazo de inscripción finaliza el 8 de noviembre de 2019. FAO     EL VP VA A TURQUÍA. El vicepresidente de EEUU, Mike Pence, viajará a Ankara en las próximas 24 horas para negociar con el Gobierno turco un alto el fuego que ponga fin a las operaciones militares de ese país contra los kurdos en el norte de Siria, según anunció este martes un alto funcionario estadounidense. El presidente Erdogan de Turquía afirma que la ofensiva es necesaria para hacer retroceder a los militantes kurdos y reasentar a los refugiados. EL FINANCIERO     POSIBLE ACUERDO DE BREXIT. Boris Johnson parece estar a punto de llegar a un acuerdo sobre el Brexit después de hacer grandes concesiones a las demandas de la UE sobre la frontera irlandesa. Habrían acordado en principio una frontera aduanera en el Mar de Irlanda. Johnson aún tendrá que ganarse al parlamento sobre la base de que, según el acuerdo, Irlanda del Norte seguirá estando legalmente dentro del territorio aduanero del Reino Unido. Hoy puede ser un día clave. LA VANGUARDIA     LLEGAN A NETFLIX. 'Los Caballeros del Zodiaco' siguen siendo uno de los animes más populares en América de Latina. A pesar del tiempo, 'Saint Seiya' ha marcado a distintas generaciones por la estupenda historia de los héroes de bronce luchando por la paz en el mundo. Asimismo, esta mañana los seguidores de 'Los Caballeros del Zodiaco' despertaron con una excelente noticia, ya que la serie japonesa ya se encuentra en Netflix. A partir de hoy, los fanáticos de 'Saint Seiya' podrán ver un total de 114 episodios. RPP     VIAJÁ COMO EN STAR WARS. Viajar en una nave de Star Wars ya es posible gracias al acuerdo al que llegaron la aerolínea LATAM Airlines con Disney y Lucas Films. Bautizado como StormTrooper Plane, se trata de un Boeing 777 decorado con una ilustración que llevó 21 días de esfuerzo. La aeronave con capacidad para 410 pasajeros operará rutas selectas que incluyen Orlando, Miami y Madrid. TNEWS       CARIDAD EN GOFUNDME. GoFundMe está lanzando una nueva plataforma de recaudación de fondos gratuita para organizaciones sin fines de lucro de todos los tamaños llamada GoFundMe Charity; y por primera vez, ha creado un botón que se puede integrar en cualquier sitio para donar dinero donde la gente quiera hacerlo. Ambos se lanzarán en noviembre, pero la plataforma de caridad ya cuenta con organizaciones sin fines de lucro como la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer y el Maratón de Boston entre sus clientes. GOFUNDME     FINAL ÚNICA 2020. CONMEBOL seleccionará las ciudades anfitrionas para las Finales Únicas de 2020 en el Consejo del 17 de octubre.   Las ciudades candidatas para Copa Libertadores son:    Estadio Mario Kempes – Córdoba (ARG)   Mineirão – Belo Horizonte (BRA)   Arena do Gremio – Porto Alegre (BRA)   Estadio Beira-Rio – Porto Alegre (BRA)   Maracanã – Rio de Janeiro (BRA)   Estadio do Morumbi – São Paulo (BRA)   Arena Corinthians – São Paulo (BRA)   Estadio Nacional – Lima (PER)   CONMEBOL     AGÓNICA CLASIFICACIÓN. Gracias al gol de Rodrigo, a los 92 minutos de juego, España igualó de visitante 2-2 con Suecia y sumó el punto que le faltaba para anotar su nombre en la Euro 2020. EL PAIS     SE FUE EL MATADOR. El popular cantante argentino Cacho Castaña, dueño de una carrera que incluye más de 50 discos y compositor de temas como “Café la humedad” y “Garganta con arena”, falleció este martes a los 77 años en el Sanatorio de Los Arcos de Palermo.        

Hola yo soy Bruno Stump y tu estás escuchando VinoPod. Un podcast en donde compartimos la magia y la ciencia del vino para locos del vino.En este episodio así como en el episodio próximo estamos haciedo un homenaje a las mujeres y el vino. A continuación entrevistamos a la Sommelier Susana Cardozo en la ciudad de Querétaro, México para que nos platique su vasta relación con el vino y su historia como mujer sommelier. Susana es Mexicana y vive actualmente en Querétaro, México. Susana es licenciada en Administración con Especialización en el área de comercialización por parte de la Universidad Autónoma de México.Además cuenta con con un diplomado en gerencia de ventas por parte del ITAM.Susana estudió el diplomado de Enología por parte de la Universidad Anáhuac Sur y cuenta con el 1er nivel de Master Sommelier avalado por “The Court of Master Sommeliers” de Londres.Además cuenta con el Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits Pass con Distinción por parte del Wine and Spirit Education trust o WSET.Susana es maestra de enología, maridaje y cata de vinos en la Universidad Anáhuac y además imparte talleres, cursos y capacitaciones en distintos establecimientos. Susana es actualmente La Gerente de Ventas Institucionales de vinos y licores la Castellana y es a su vez la encargada de toda la capacitación.Susana es también la Head Sommelier y Gerente de Ventas de Viña de Santiago SA de CVHa ganado premios y reconomicientos por empresas como Casa Pedro Domeq, Los Vascos Lafite Rotschild de Chile y Grupo Freixenet.Es gran maestre de la cofradía “ Los Arcos” y es asesora de la cofradía “Mexicata”Además es es organizadora y guía de viajes enoturísticos en Ensenada, España, Sudamérica y proximamente Italia. En el próximo episodio hablamos de la relación historica que las mujeres han tenido con el vino. También exploramos que nos dice la ciencia al respecto del poder degustativo de la mujer y finalmente mencionamos una lista de mujeres truinfadoras contemporáneas en el mundo del vino y sus diferentes ramos. Si les gusta VinoPod y quieren apoyar esto lo pueden hacer de dos formas. La primera es suscribiéndose al programa en aplicaciones como:Apple podcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherTuneIn RadioLa segunda apoyando en patreon. Me encuentran en patreon.com/vinopodMe despido con esta frase de Eurípides: “Donde no hay vino no hay amor”Piano Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/vinopod)

Running of the bulls!

An interview with Felipe Reyes who is a massage therapist in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He owns a massage studio called Felipe's Therapeutic Spa. Also have fun doing a moonlight paddle-board paddle from Mismaloya to Los Arcos, and more.

En este episodio por fin entraremos en La Rioja. Vamos a caminar entre hileras de viñas muy próximas ya a desgranar sus uvas. Partiremos del valle del río Odrón en Los Arcos hasta alcanzar otro valle, esta vez el del río Ebro ya en Logroño, final de esta séptima etapa. Dos joyas y dos misterios nos esperan en este tramo, la iglesia del Santo Sepulcro de arquitectura única, y el secreto que rodea al Juego de la Oca como guía encriptada del Camino de Santiago.

Os contamos una de las leyendas de la sexta etapa del Camino Francés, así como nuestra experiencia pasada este verano bajo el sol de agosto.

Corazón de Niña is a home that provides a nurturing family environment for at-risk girls and boys of all ages in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Melissa Canez, the Co-Founder of Corazón de Niña,  has found her calling, helping these young people by providing a loving, caring  home for these kids so that they can make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others. Listen to the story!   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_2316" align="aligncenter" width="307"] Corazón de Niña[/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_2002" align="alignright" width="300"] La Palapa, 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 a very special guest, her name is Melissa Canez and She runs a place called Corazon de Nina, here in Puerto Vallarta and her story will rock your world, but before we get to that, let’s see what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, The 7th of February 2018. Carnaval PV is Coming CARNAVAL PV de Puerto Vallarta 2016 - Mardi Gras Puerto Vallarta from Tim Longpre on Vimeo. From their Facebook Page.. Carnaval PV CELEBRATES PV’S 100TH BIRTHDAY Gather your masks and friends and get ready for Carnaval PV. On February 13th, the annual parade celebrating Mardi Gras will begin at 8pm in the hotel zone and proceed through the world-famous Malecon to Los Muertos Pier. Incredible floats, colorful costumes, towering stilt walkers, street performers and dancers are all part of the festivities in Puerto Vallarta, and of course get your hands ready to catch some beads. Register ONLINE! [caption id="attachment_2309" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Map of Carnival PV Parade Route[/caption] Businesses, organizations, schools and individuals who wish to take part in this year’s family-friendly parade can register online …and I have the information and the links in the show notes with a video from last year’s celebrations, so you can get a feel for what Carnaval PV is all about. If you are I town, don’t miss the parade! https://www.facebook.com/events/2215750825317382/ ARTESANAL FAIR Also, if you are in town, and you haven’t had enough shopping, you won’t want to miss the ARTESANAL FAIR featuring traditional rugs, clothing, mole, ice cream, pottery, brass, jewelry, baskets, and more. You will find it on the main highway north of Vallarta, across from Soriana, just before Walmart. The Fair runs for three weekends and ends February 20th. So, shop till you drop guys! Review of Valllartainfo.com [caption id="attachment_82" align="aligncenter" width="653"] www.vallartainfo.com[/caption] You know that every week I ask you to reach out to me and let me know if you take one of JR’s tours on Vallartainfo.com. I encourage all of you to check out his site and reserve a tour right through him, right? Well Shawn wrote a review that he has allowed me to share with you guys and here it is… A review of a zip line tour I did recently last week!!! First of all I want to say that I booked through vallartainfo.com, a site run by an expat that I know a lot here know personally.... the prices were by far the best I had seen anywhere, my payment went through online seamlessly and it was nice to get quick personal responses to all my questions...!!! Now ...I did the “canopy river tour ...” way up high in the mountain above Rio Cuale...I enjoyed the zip lines just as much as I did the lines at the [caption id="attachment_1896" align="alignright" width="300"] John Russell, JR[/caption] El Eden one (up at old predator set) which I did years previous! The views from the HUGE palapa restaurant were incredible.... amazing views of the Cuale and the massive El Jorrulo suspension bridge from the zip lines....at certain points you can even see the ocean!!! The guides of course were incredible!!! Now the part that made this zip line tour extra special for me....I have never rode an animal of any sort in my life... and upon learning that I would be riding a mule back up the steep mountain at end of tour, well I was a little scared....especially the trail so steep and high up, and me being 6’1” and 230 lbs....I feared for the poor mule..... was I ever in for a treat, what a marvelous , Smart, and incredibly powerful animal.... I cant say enough about the mule but WoW!!! The mule ride may have been as equally thrilling for me as the zip lines!!!! Anyways, I would give this tour a 9 out of 10....(only reason no 10 out of 10 is the price for all the photos they took was in my opinion very pricey) as this seems to be the case with most tours, why can’t they all just drop price 20-30 % and I bet they sell double...anyways....to summarize....Canopy River tour was incredible and booking it online through vallartainfo.com was my best bang for the buck and thanks a ton JR for all the help with questions!!! [caption id="attachment_2242" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Jorullo Bridge[/caption] Thanks Shawn, great review and I just love that place. Great call. Okay, last week I promised another Sean that I would get to the story about my crazy flight from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana back in 1985. So, I coaxed my wife Debbie to come on with me and recall the experience. So without further ado, here is that story…. Listen to The Conversation with Debbie Kessler There. Isn’t it nice to hear more that Where are we going? Ha! You know, she doesn’t listen to the show. I wonder if she will listen to this one. We’ll see. Let’s get on with the show, shall we? Yes please! Corazón de Niña, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico [caption id="attachment_2323" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Corazón de Niña Students at Los Arcos[/caption] In the first episode of The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show, I promised you I would introduce you to Puerto Vallarta Charities. And I can’t say that I’ve done a great job of that. I have introduced you to people who give to charities, but I haven’t featured any on the show per se. And there are many deserving charities in Puerto Vallarta let me tell you. I did lots of research in choosing a charity that not only was deserving of your attention, but you know me, I love a good story, and the story you are about to hear, will blow your mind. Now, I don’t want to say too much here. I will let Melissa tell you her story, but the work that she does will amaze you. [caption id="attachment_2306" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Corazón de Niña[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2305" align="alignright" width="300"] Melissa Canez[/caption] I took a cab to Corazon de Nina. I always chat up the taxi drivers. I usually tell them what I do. Most of them have no idea what a podcast is, so I start there with the explanation, and you never know, I may get a great interview from the driver like I did with my taxi driver from El Tuito to Mayto. I told this taxi driver about the place we were going, and about what Melissa did there. I told him it was a Casa de Hogar, an orphanage. And when we drove up in front of the pink colored building with beautiful wrought Iron bars on the windows and doors. I could hear the driver whistling softly under his breath. Casa de Hogar he asked the man in front. “Si”, was the response. He shook his head. “Bonita” he exclaimed. I paid the man and walked to the door where I was asked to wait by the guard while he checked to make sure I was expected. I was directed to Melissa’s office where I set up my recording equipment and had the most remarkable conversation with a true angel on Earth. Let’s go to Puerto Vallarta Mexico, San Luis Potosi #355, in the Primero de Mayo neighborhood, let me introduce you to this remarkable person, Melissa Canez of Corazon de Nina. What a woman yes? Wow! So, remember what Melissa said, check with them to see what they might be in need of before you come to Puerto Vallarta. Go to their open house and, get yourself pledged up for a monthly donation to this great charity. I have all the links to Corazon de Nina in the show notes, I have some great pictures of the kids and Melissa and Juan. Really folks, check out this place and tell your friends. Contact Information for Corazon de Nina   Website http://www.fundacioncorazon.mx/ Melissa Canez:    President and Co-Founder Juan Meza:          Co-founder Office:           (322)  224  9209 Cell:              (322)  180  8086    or    (322)  888 1999 Email:           admin@corazondenina.mx Address: San Luis Potosi #355, Primero de Mayo Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48325 [caption id="attachment_2321" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Corazon de Nina Graduates[/caption] 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_2318" align="alignnone" width="327"] CANTANDO CHICO[/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. 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 again to Melissa Canez of Corazon de Nina. Check out their contact info in the show notes of this episode of the show at puertovallartatravelshow.com. Make sure you make time to visit them when you are in 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!

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Celebrates Day of The Dead, Dia de Los Muertos. Also, What Happens When you Experience Your Own Day of The Dead in Puerto Vallarta? Death, Burials and Ashes Scattering in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.   Listen To The Podcast Subscribe On iTunes & Leave a Good Review Subscribe on Android With Spreaker 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! [caption id="attachment_195" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta Mexico[/caption]   History of Dia De Los Muertos This week I have a show all about Día de Los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta. So, Happy Halloween on this 31st of October 2017. What is The Day of the Dead or Dia de Los Muertos observance all about anyway? Let’s have a look at the history and the meaning of this holiday, shall we? The Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico developed from pre-Columbian times and cultures. They had rituals celebrating the deaths of [caption id="attachment_1840" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Dia de Los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] ancestors, observed by these civilizations for perhaps as long as 2,500–3,000 years. The festival that developed into the modern Day of the Dead originally fell in the ninth month of the Aztec calendar, about the beginning of August, and was celebrated for an entire month. The festivities were dedicated to the goddess known as the "Lady of the Dead", corresponding to the modern La Calavera Catrina. Or Elegant Skull or Skeleton. Of course, the Catholic Spaniards couldn’t kill the tradition, but did manage to move the date to correspond with All Saint’s Day, so they put up with the pagan activities of the indigenous Mexicans for a change of date. Clever. [caption id="attachment_1851" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Dia de Los Muertos Was Moved From August to November 1st[/caption] By the late 20th century in most regions of Mexico, practices had developed to honor dead children and infants on November 1, and to honor deceased adults on November 2. November 1 is generally referred to as Día de los Inocentes translated it means “Day of the Innocents" but also as Día de los Angelitos or “Day of the Little Angels", November 2 is referred to as Día de los Muertos or Día de los Difuntos  in other words, "Day of the Dead". So what goes on during the Dia de Los Muertos celebrations? Well, Mexicans often build alters in their homes to honor their loved ones passed. They invite the dead to join the family once again by offering their favorite foods, drink, clothing, that they loved when they were alive. Stuff like that. These alters are often constructed in homes or back and front yards, or at the cemetery. What You Need to Build Your Own Alter: A table, shelf or flat surface on which to build your altar Two long sugar cane stalks (or other material) to make an arch Boxes or crates to create different levels A tablecloth and papel picado A photo of the person to whom the altar is dedicated A glass of water Flowers, preferably marigolds Fruit, bread, and other foods Candles and incense Things that the person you're honoring enjoyed in life Cemeteries in and Around Puerto Vallarta, Mexico [caption id="attachment_1919" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Map of Cemeteries in and Around Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Smells are really important so foods that smelled strong, and like I said, incense too. During the two days, the observant go to cemeteries to visit their dead loved ones. They clean off grave markers and tidy up a bit. Maybe they will bring flowers, often they will build alters to their dead loved ones as I said, right there. They bring the favorite food and drink of the dead. Pictures to remember them by. Sometimes you will see mariachi bands in the graveyard at midnight. It’s very strange that’s for sure. The families have a picnic and drink and have a good time. They honor the memories of their dead friends and relatives. Pretty cool. Now earlier we talked about the "Lady of the Dead", corresponding to the modern La Calavera Catrina. Or Elegant Skull or Skeleton. La Calavera Catrina ('Dapper Skeleton', 'Elegant Skull') is a 1910–1913 zinc etching by famous Mexican printmaker, cartoon illustrator and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada. The image depicts a female skeleton dressed only in a hat befitting the upper class outfit of a European of her time. She is portrayed satirically as one of those Mexican natives who, Posada felt, were aspiring to adopt European aristocratic traditions in the pre-revolution era. She, in particular, has become an icon of the Mexican Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. And if you are a Grateful Dead Fan, you will recognize that smiling skeleton with the bonnet, at the same Posada Calavera Catrina character. [caption id="attachment_1829" align="aligncenter" width="1075"] La Calavera Catrina[/caption] In Vallarta this year, there will be artists painting faces during the celebrations, along the streets and in special locations. [embed]https://youtu.be/tJ2juXX9NfM[/embed] And there are many different of The Day of The Dead celebrations planned.  On the Malecon, there are many alters set up along the walk. Most of these alters are sponsored by a property or civic group, and they are quite unique with all the traditional trappings of the typical alters, others much more unique and shall we say, unique. These alters are cordoned off with crime scene tape to keep the riff raff away from the alters, but they are really cool to look at. And of course, there is always the regular excitement you see nightly on the Malecon happening, and more. There are parades planned going down the center of the Malecon, with those bigger than life puppet figures with skeleton faces made from papier Mache marching own the streets with calavera Catrina style faces painted on them dancing along the Malecon in the parade. There are concerts at Los Arcos on the Malecon, Events at Lazaro Cardenas Park and Parque Hidalgo, the Pantheon of December 5th as well. I have a link to all of the festivities planned for the two days November 1 and 2nd. [embed]https://www.vallartadaily.com/news/puerto-vallarta/dia-de-los-muertos/[/embed] Many of the theatres have special productions geared towards dressing as well as all of the bars and night clubs. Just another reason to party in Paradise. Right? But…..What Happens If You Experience Your own Day on The Dead in Mexico? Or how about this one, you are a lover of Puerto Vallarta, and want to have your ashes scattered or buried in Paradise? Hummm? Lots of people want that I imagine. Let’s say that you want to bring the ashes, remains of a friend or a family member to Puerto Vallarta Mexico Mexico. What will you need to do?   Requirements to transport ashes to Mexico:   Death Certificate and its notarized translation into Spanish   Cremation Certificate and its notarized translation into Spanish  Please present one photocopy of each of the above-mentioned documents. Keep in mind that all translations must be notarized. Consular certification of all the documents mentioned in this page is free of charge. Then there are Airline Packaging Restrictions. The TSA requires you... Transport the ashes in a box that can be x rayed. You are going to want this to be in your carry-on luggage. No metal or lead lined containers. Also make sure the ashes are stored preferably in a separate plastic bag. All airlines have different requirements so make sure you check with your carrier before you attempt to take the remains into Mexico. Once you are in Vallarta, with the remains of your loved one, you have options.  Some people choose to be interred at the Vallarta Botanical Garden in the Garden of Memories Back in July, Bob Price over at the Garden posted about the Garden of Memories….... “many people love the garden so much that they tell their loved ones "when I die please scatter me at the botanical garden". Well we're at 11 souls so far ( at least that we know of)! we began phase 1 of our " Garden of Memories" this week which are memorial stones in remembrance of a loved departed, Located on a breezy hillside overlooking the Peace Garden. This will also be the site of our Dia de Los Muertos celebration. So, I have pictures of the Garden. It looks pretty cool and the Día de Los Muertos celebrations at the garden have got to be out of this world with all of the flowers they have at their disposal. I have some information about the services offered for instance…. [caption id="attachment_1831" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Vallarta Botanical Garden Garden of Memories[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1835" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Vallarta Botanical Garden Garden of Memories[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1834" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Vallarta Botanical Garden Garden of Memories[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1832" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Vallarta Botanical Garden Garden of Memories[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1836" align="aligncenter" width="463"] Vallarta Botanical Garden Garden of Memories[/caption] Celebration of Life Packages Vallarta Botanical Garden There are other things you can do with the remains, you can scatter them by hiring a panga person to help out scattering at sea Puerto Vallarta Boat Charter Companies Ada Sailing - Luxury Sail Charter in Puerto Vallarta  Starboard Yachts - Yacht Tours & Charter Adrian Pena Panga Pilot Fishing & Tours Sailing Vallarta . Com Mike's Fishing Charters and Tours   Launch Your Loved ones Ashes Over The Bahia de Banderas In a Brilliant Firework Display I found a company who does private firework shows who work with a company who will load your remains into the rocket, to be exploded over the bay. The do full on firework shows of one to five minutes or longer if you want. They do parties and all that jazz, so even if you aren’t going to launch your loved one into the bay, you can hire these guys to create a private Firework show for you. [embed]https://youtu.be/im9UAN1KDbk[/embed] http://www.puertovallartafireworks.com/fireworks-packags-for-weddings-and-events-in-puerto-vallarta.html I have links to them in the shownotes of this episode, so check them out for sure. What happens if you are an expat and you die in Puerto Vallarta? Puerto Vallarta is a retirement town for American and Canadian folks, and retired people have a way of slipping off into the unknown, so, I [caption id="attachment_735" align="alignright" width="205"] Pamela Thompson Healthcare Resources PV[/caption] reached out to a friend of the show, Pamela Thompson of Healthcare Resources  PV, and we have an episode with Pamela a couple of months back so if you haven’t heard that one, go back and listen to it. It’s one of the most listened to episodes I believe. So I had a couple of questions for Pamela, and here is how the question and answering went…. Contact Pamela Thompson of Healthcare Resources PV Barry: When a person dies in Vallarta and wants to be buried there, what is required by the government? Pamela: When someone dies here, we highly recommend working with Celis Funeral Home. They work with the family as to whether the deceased will be buried or cremated. Cremation costs $1,050 USD or equivalent in pesos. There is a Mexican death certificate created the Mexican government, only requires a Mexican death certificate. Barry:What is required of the dead person’s family? [caption id="attachment_734" align="alignleft" width="252"] HealthCare Resources, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] Pamela: A Family member does not need to be here in the area but they must be contacted. Only a family member can decide whether it be cremation/burial/send body back to US or Canada. If for example, it is a person living here who absolutely does not want a family member contacted but has a friend/partner, then they need to have a special affidavit (I have a copy) filled out and notarized and kept on file with their person of confidence and as well, preferably with Celis/myself/consular agent. For Canadians, regardless – even if this document is created, the Canadian consulate will still attempt to contact family member(s). Only a family member OR the person on the affidavit (person of confidence) can pick up the deceased person’s remains. For example, if Joe Blow dies and thinks that his neighbor or friend can tell the funeral home to cremate him and pick up his ashes – this cannot be done. Things must be pre-arranged. Barry: Also, on the scattering of ashes, are there any rules as to what is, and what is not allowed in Mexico? Pamela: In reality it is not “legal” but the reality is that it is done all the time. I keep the number of a pangero who does this all the time – takes people out into the bay to scatter ashes. Barry: What if there are no family members representing the deceased. Pamela: A Family member does not need to be here in the area but they must be contacted. Only a family member can decide whether it be cremation/burial/send body back to US or Canada. If for example, it is a person living here who absolutely does not want a family member contacted but has a friend/partner, then they  need to have a special affidavit (I have a copy) filled out and notarized and kept on file with their person of confidence and as well, preferably with Celis/myself/consular agent. For Canadians, regardless – even if this document is created, the Canadian consulate will still attempt to contact family member(s). Only a family member OR the person on the affidavit (person of confidence) can pick up the deceased person’s remains. For example, if Joe Blow dies and thinks that his neighbor or friend can tell the funeral home to cremate him and pick up his ashes – this cannot be done. Things must be pre-arranged. Listen to Pamela's Podcast Episode About Medical Tourism Barry: Also, on the scattering of ashes, are there any rules as to what is, and what is not allowed in Mexico? Pamela: In reality it is not “legal” but the reality is that it is done all the time. I keep the number of a pangero who does this all the time – takes people out into the bay to scatter ashes. Barry: How about sending bodies back to The States or Canada? Pamela: In reality, nothing is required to take ashes on a plane. It is very helpful to have a letter from the consulate and a copy of the Mexican [caption id="attachment_803" align="alignright" width="300"] Pamela Thompson, HealthCare Resources, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] death certificate but there are no TSA requirements. A body is a different story. It used to be easy to send bodies back to the US/Canada and we would send from the airport in Vallarta. No longer. Celis coordinates with the mortuary in the person’s home – or wherever they are going. Then, the body must be transported (by ground) to Guadalajara and go through specific security checks -  and there are only specific airports that can accept the body. Receiving mortuary picks up and takes to their mortuary. I recently had to send a body to Toronto to get a body to a small town in New York. Barry: This may be another show? Pamela: Maybe. I sometimes think I should have an office at Celis. As I said, you should have attended our End of Life Panel – we do this every year and we cover everything from cremation to wills! List of Funeral Homes in Mexico Recommended by The US State Department Click Here For Mexican Funeral Homes Recommended by US State Dept. The cost for burial With Celis: Price List Click Here Metal casket, cemetery plot: 19,500 pesos The same as above but with embalming (not usually done here):  24,500 pesos Many people pre-pay for a cremation package ($1,050 USD). I also have a price list for Celis Funeral Home in the shownotes, but their basic services include… Burial cost: $1500 depending on type of casket. Fee includes hearse, chapel, transportation from place of death (within city   limits) to funeral home and to cemetery. Cremation cost:  $1000 Sending ashes to the U.S.: $150 depending on destination Shipment cost:   From $2,100 to 3,500  depending on type of casket,   weight and volume, airline, and destination in the U.S. PUERTO VALLARTA, JALISCO: FUNERARIA CELIS: San Salvador No. 253, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco,  Tel: (01152-322)222-1671 Fax: (011-52-322)222-2109 price quotes by Ismael Perez Madera. They have bilingual personnel. Is There a Jewish Cemetery in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? I asked the Rabbi at Chabad of Puerto Vallarta  if there was a Jewish Cemetery in Puerto Vallarta, and he told me that they were in the process of purchasing property for a Jewish Cemetery in Vallarta. We moved here about a year ago, and one of the things we thought would be very important, was to have a Jewish Cemetery here in Puerto Vallarta. We met with a local cemetery here in Puerto Vallarta, Paradise Cemetery, and they have giving us the option to buy a completely separate area within their cemetery, a standalone section, which we could use for the Jewish community. It is an ongoing project, that we intend to complete within the year. We need to raise the funds to be able to buy it. There has been an incredible amount of interest from the local community, and speaking with many local Jewish residents, it is surprising how many of them have no plans set up for them and their family for when they pass on, which makes this project all the more important. He continues…According to Jewish law, the body is considered holy, as it was the container and the home for the soul, thus we give it the utmost respect and attention upon death, being careful to wash it according to Jewish Law and attending to each and every part of it, as carefully as possible, in this same vein Jewish law does not allow the destruction of any Limb or organ, as would be done through cremation and the like. We have had a few cases unfortunately this past year of Jewish visitors that have died while in Puerto Vallarta, and we were thankfully able to arrange with the funeral homes and respected consulates, the proper care according to Jewish law for these individuals. I have links to Chabad and if you are interested in helping them get a Jewish Cemetery in Vallarta, get in touch with them! Chabad of Puerto Vallarta With all this talk of dying in paradise, make sure you have Travel Insurance with repatriation included in the policy to avoid having to pay an arm and a leg, to have your remains flown back to your home town, but if you choose to be buried in a place, where El Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated, every year for like three thousand years, you may consider having your remains, remain in Paradise, Puerto Vallarta. 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 [caption id="attachment_1853" align="alignright" width="651"] Jose Guadalupe Posada[/caption] 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 Bob Parks from Vallarta Botanical Garden,  Thank you Pamela Thompson for the funeral information, and to Chabad of Puerto Vallarta, I have all the contact information for all these places in the shownotes of this episode of the show. 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!

An interview with listeners Reggie and Donna Belew From Tennessee who tell us about their vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Also Puerto Vallarta Businesses Step Up to Support Mexico Earthquake Relief. Also more about Tile Park Puerto Vallarta. 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. Listen To The Podcast 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! Today we will be talking with two great guests, listeners Reggie and Donna Belew from Tennessee, but before we get to them let's see what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, the 26th of September, 2017. Last Tuesday morning, as I was recording the last episode of the podcast, Mexico was hit with its second major earthquake in twelve days. An earthquake with a magnitude estimated to be 7.1 hit approximately 55 km (34 mi) south of the city of Puebla. It caused major damage in the Mexican states of Puebla, Morelos and the Greater Mexico City area, including the collapse of more than forty buildings;  and although Mexico's SASMEX earthquake warning system provided 20 seconds' advance warning in Mexico City, 310 people have been reported killed, 273 of which in Mexico City and surrounding areas, and more than 4,600 were injured. Rescue missions are still underway as I speak. As I said, there had been an even larger earthquake 650 km (400 mi) away off the coast of the state of Chiapas twelve days earlier.   [caption id="attachment_1634" align="alignright" width="253"] Music For Mexico Earthquake Relief[/caption] And although Puerto Vallarta didn’t feel either shake, these earthquakes are devastating for Mexico. Earthquakes happen so fast, and are notorious not only for the death and injuries and fear they strike in people, but also for making people homeless and jobless, destroying homes and businesses. Well, I’ve got to tell you, there are a lot of people in Mexico right now who need our help. There are also quite a number of businesses and individuals in Puerto Vallarta who have teamed up to raise funds for earthquake relief. Manzon Brewery had a fundraiser, Incanto had one, They are having a show and silent auction at Act 2 on October 1st, so if you are in town, go check it out. Lots of great items being auctioned off as well as some great entertainment. I’ll even have an item in the silent auction, an opportunity to have your very own podcast episode dedicated to an individual or even a business in Puerto Vallarta, so if you are interested in having your very own episode, be the highest bidder. If you’re in town, You have to go to that as I said, if you are in town [caption id="attachment_1635" align="alignleft" width="300"] PV Mexico Quake Relief[/caption] And it’s so great to see the people of Vallarta stepping up for a great cause. And if you do choose to give to the Mexican Earthquake Relief effort, be careful who you donate to and who you donate through. Do your homework, and know that it’s not always the big name charities that do the best work for the lowest overhead, so talk to friends, check out these charities on the internet.         [caption id="attachment_1534" align="alignright" width="300"] Natasha Moraga[/caption] Now we all know that timing is everything, and  if you listened to last week’s podcast, I announced a very special project that I’ve got to tell you, got me and many of you really excited. It was the Tile Park project, the Parque de los Azulejos, in Lazaro Cardenes Park. The project is being done by the same person who did the tile wall on the Southside and in the Marina and elsewhere, Natasha Moraga. Well, last week, I announced to you that you could donate to her project, and I gave you instructions on how you could purchase commemorative tiles to be installed in Lazaro Cardenes Park, the money from those purchases, would go to help fund the project? Remember?  How can you forget? I even built a donate page on the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show website. Okay so this earthquake hits, just as the project was going to begin their fundraising efforts, so timing is everything, as I said. [caption id="attachment_1610" align="alignright" width="300"] Donate to Tile Park PV[/caption] Natasha and her people were planning on quite a few fundraising events for their project, but they are also keenly aware of the great need for money to help rebuild and uplift so many effected by these terrible earthquakes. And as I just said, there are numerous events being planned for earthquake relief right here in Vallarta. So, Natasha asked me to let you know that many of the planned fundraising public events will probably wait till probably after the first of the year, just so efforts to help with earthquake relief can proceed in earnest. And I understand her sentiments, but I just don’t want her project to get lost in the shuffle so to speak. Trying not to sound too insensitive here, I think we can think of giving to both the Tile Park project and to earthquake relief, so I’m going to keep pushing and promoting this project, El Parque de Los Azulejos. Listen folks, they are not self-funded and need the money from tile sales, personalized tile sales, to move this project forward. They need to sell commemorative tiles to help fund this project so go to the show notes to last weeks podcast as well as this one, and check out this beautiful park, Lazaro Cardenes Park, all done in beautiful mosaic tiles. [caption id="attachment_1535" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Art Rendering Parque de Azulejos[/caption] Nat Moraga still has promised to sit with me for an interview soon, so will get that to you soon, and I’ll let you know when. As for these nasty earthquakes, these terremotos as they are called in Spanish, these Tremblors, I can definitely relate to these poor folks, I was [caption id="attachment_1538" align="alignright" width="300"] Art Rendering Parque de Azulejos[/caption] born and raised in Los Angeles, and I have lived through several major earthquakes, the latest big one, the Northridge Quake’s epicenter was not more than a ¼ mile from my home in the San Fernando Valley, and that was a 6.8. I’m telling you what, the aftershocks are what keep you up. They can be pretty frightening. Interestingly enough, Tuesday’s quake occurred on the 32nd anniversary of the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, which killed about 10,000 people, which was by the way, commemorated with a national earthquake drill at 11 a.m. local time, two hours before this earthquake struck. Kinda weird don’t you think? [caption id="attachment_1633" align="aligncenter" width="404"] Meet and Greet at Pour Favor[/caption] I’m planning a meet and greet in Puerto Vallarta for Tuesday, October the 17th at JR’s meeting place, Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse. He doesn’t know this yet, but I’m going to bring my microphones with me again, and have you tell me about what you are doing in paradise. And if you are a business and you want to make a pitch to my audience, you are more than welcome. I just have to lock down my airfare and I will be there. Guess I better tell my wife. Hummm. Yeah that would be best. See you there.   Okay, let’s get to the show and our guests, Reggie and Donna. [caption id="attachment_1638" align="alignleft" width="300"] Reggie & Donna Belew[/caption] I’ve got to say that my most popular podcast episodes are the ones with you listeners telling your stories and giving suggestions, so I’m pretty sure you are going to like my two guests. I love their accents, but hey, I’m from California and we have no accents, least that’s what I’ve been told. Reggie gave me a good review on iTunes and after I mentioned him on one of my podcasts and read his review, he followed up with an email. And it went like this… "My first visit to Puerto Vallarta was in May 1989. I was 20 years old. And I had only had two semesters of Spanish language classes in my then young lifetime.  A college buddy and myself drove over 2,000 miles (one way) from Florence Alabama to Puerto Vallarta. It took four days. And we only stayed a week. But oh my that changed my life. In 1990 I studied at the University of Guadalajara. I was able to visit Puerto Vallarta three times that year. And I traveled around Jalisco including trips to Barra de Navidad, Ameca and Tequila that summer." He also writes that he met JR on his last trip down… So I had to have Reggie on the show. His experiences, going to school in Guadalajara mirrored my own college Spanish experiences as well. When I was going to San Diego State University in 1978, I was given the opportunity to take a 6 week course in Mexico City and get a semester’s college credit for Spanish, so naturally I took advantage of it. It was a wonderful experience. I was totally immersed in the language. We lived with Mexican families, we went to class every day at 9. The Americans learning Spanish upstairs, and the Mexicans learning English downstairs. Then at noon, we dispersed and wen our own ways. I, usually with a hot Latina, and her friend…and her brother..ugh.. from class downstairs, and do stuff get totally immersed in the culture and in the language. [caption id="attachment_1626" align="alignleft" width="534"] Casa Isabel, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] By the time the 6 weeks were up, I was dreaming in Spanish, with English Subtitles.. No Lie! So Reggie did the same thing, only his university had a deal with a place in Guadalajara. Got to say, those were the greatest times. Listen To The Podcast Anyway, let’s get to Reggie and Donna and hear their stories… Gill Givens Books Vallarta's Funniest Man JR's Happy Hour Board [caption id="attachment_1655" align="alignleft" width="300"] JR s Happy Hour Board[/caption]   Restaurants They Liked Cuates y Cuetes La Palapa Freddy's Tucán Things to See and Do Xamie Ximenez the mouth painter at the arches across from the city plaza Puerto Vallarta City Tourism Office offers a walking tour free Tours to the Bell Tower at Our Lady of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta By the Rosary Bead Man Gary Thompson Sculpture Tour Print out J R's  Maps Roam the Cuale Island Gringo Gulch  Don't Forget Take good walking shoes Sunscreen Don't be afraid to try to communicate. Cool Places to Shop Lucy's Cucú Cabaña Sergio Bustamante Gallery Shop at the local markets [embed]https://youtu.be/Z0Zb-EQNTmQ[/embed] So they had some great suggestions here. That idea of laminating a map and directions to your hotel or condo is absolutely brilliant. Also the free city tour is a great idea. Splurge and treat yourself to a serenade. Who knows, maybe you’ll get lucky. There were a couple more great ideas but I’ll leave those for you to find when you go to the shownotes for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Don’t forget to check out my webcam page, check out what the weather is like and what people are wearing in Puerto Vallarta in Real time. You [caption id="attachment_57" align="alignright" width="300"] Puerto Vallarta Web Cams[/caption] can even catch a sunset if you time things out right. Just go to my website and click on the webcam page and see what I’m talking about. Also don’t forget my Malibu to PV Real Estate page where I have homes for sale in Puerto Vallarta, as well as homes north of the border in Malibu California, my neck of the woods. Check out the page. You will be glad you did.   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. Casa de Los Arcos is the Villa that Reggie and Donna Stayed http://casadelosarcos.com/ [caption id="attachment_1628" align="alignright" width="300"] Casa De Los Arcos, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1630" align="alignright" width="300"] Casa de los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1629" align="alignright" width="300"] Pool at Casa de los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1627" align="alignright" width="300"] Casa de los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1632" align="alignright" width="300"] Casa de los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1631" align="alignright" width="300"] Casa de los Arcos in 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 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 Reggie and Donna Belew, listeners extraordinaire,  I have pictures of  both of them and some of the places we talked about 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!

An Interview with Chanan and Natalie, Owners of Tre Piatti Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Also Hurricane Patricia and Kenna in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. 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 El [caption id="attachment_195" align="alignright" width="300"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta Mexico[/caption] 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 31st of August 2017. We are entering what is traditionally the slowest time of the year in Vallarta. September is traditionally the month, actually September and October are the months when many restaurants close up and take some time off before the tourist begins again in earnest the first of November. So if you are coming to town right now, or if you are already in town, you may be noticing some of your favorite restaurants closing up for the month. It’s a good time for these restaurateurs to just shut the doors and take some well-deserved time off. Others have plans to renovate the properties and improve them for the coming season. Whatever the case, this kind of behavior puts those who are looking for a bite to eat in a kind of a pinch. I was reading an article written by my friend Emily where she gives this time of year a particular name, it’s Septi-Hombre. Septi, for September, and Hombre, which in Spanish means hungry. Septihombre. [caption id="attachment_1399" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Septihombre[/caption] She writes… A friend and I were having dinner together on this particular night, and we were talking about how it seemed that every restaurant in Vallarta would be closed in September. We were joking that we’re gonna starve, because neither of us know how to work a kitchen anymore. Also, we’re both writers. So we thought we were super clever when we came up with “Septi-hambre” (a mix of Septiembre + hambre ‘hunger’), to describe our month upcoming. “We’re gonna starve, it’s gonna be Septi-hambre!! LOL” Lyrical gymnastics. Our personal fave. Anyway, turns out that’s already a thing. Has been for a long time actually. You see, since many of the restaurants close during the month of September, and a lot of people here in Vallarta also work in the service industry, a good percentage of the locals happen to *also* call it Septihambre, because they are actually friggin’ starving during that month. So. Yeah.  I guess it’s funny/ironic that we’ve all come to describe our least favorite month using the exact same bastardized fake word? Funny/not funny. At best. There is no reason anyone in my immediate sphere should starve. So this week everyone is getting ridiculously huge tips, and I hope it’s enough to help tide them over. I don’t have a ton, but I can share a bit. Septihambre is actually not funny at all. Isn’t that sweet? So yes Emily has it right. It’s sometimes this time of year it’s hard to get what you want to eat, where you want to eat, but it’s even harder for those employed in those closed establishments, because they aren’t being paid to work. So they get pretty hungry too. Anyway, I love Emily’s work and I have a link to where she posts some of her essays in the show notes to this episode of the podcast. https://medium.com/ [caption id="attachment_1395" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Natalie and Chanan of Tre Piatti Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] And speaking about restaurants, I have had some of you contact me about some of the restaurants that I review and are complaining that they take cash only. What’s with that?  Look, if I go down my list of restaurants that I have featured on the show, I must admit, most are cash only establishments, but what have I been telling you?  From the very start what have I always told you guys?  My friends, My buddies, listen to uncle [caption id="attachment_1400" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Use Pesos in Mexico[/caption] Barry,  Tio Barry has been telling you to use cash.  Pesos.  Do I have to give you guys another lesson on money here in Vallarta?  Click To Review. Carry Pesos.  I never, I repeat, never use credit cards when I pay for meals or bar tabs in Puerto Vallarta. Now if you have to use one in a restaurant, ask if they have one of those portable scanners. For me, I just don’t risk having my credit card on the loose in Mexico, in the hands of a server, or a cashier. It’s just too risky. So, Chenando's, cash only, Una Familia, cash only, I think Bella Napoli is cash only too but hey. Bring pesos amigos. Pesos. It’s hurricane season here in Mexico and I thought that with Hurricane Harvey running amuck in Texas, and you listeners in Texas, we are thinking about you all,  and praying that all will be well with you. I thought I would talk about hurricanes in Puerto Vallarta. The last hurricane to sweep by Puerto Vallarta was Hurricane Patricia. Patricia came in October of 2015 and I was in Puerto Vallarta with Debbie at the time. We were staying in a place called Casa del Puente. I have a video of the place in my show notes if you want to see it. It was pretty wild, we didn’t even know about the hurricane until it was almost upon us. The evening before Patricia was to make landfall, Debbie and I came out of our apartment and we were hearing the strangest sounds. All around, we could hear the sound of packing tape, the clear plastic stuff that the get in rolls?  Well, we were watching all these people  stretching packing tape over all their windows. We start looking at one another and thinking, what the hell is going on here? So I ask someone with tape what he’s doing and he looks at me and says, getting ready for the Hurricane. What? [embed]https://youtu.be/_H7DL9J2Ph8[/embed] We walk down the Malecon and they are boarding up the large windows of the shops, they are emptying out the merchandise from the shops and loading the contents into cars and trucks to haul away to safety, over at the nightclubs, they are trying to figure out how to protect these large crystal chandeliers hanging in Mandela Nightclub, it was controlled pandemonium. We headed back to our apartment and turned on our computer and were just dumbstruck were looking at the news reports, the BIGGEST STORM EVER was bearing down on Puerto Vallarta. [caption id="attachment_1401" align="aligncenter" width="598"] Satellite Photo Courtesy of CNN Patricia[/caption] We looked at each other and thought we better have a plan. We looked at where we were, on the river, 4 blocks from the beach. They were reporting a 40 foot surge and 20 inches of rain or something like that and well, if the worst were to happen like they were reporting, we really weren’t in a good place to wait out a hurricane. We decided to get a bite and go to bed. We would decide what to do in the morning, but in the meantime, we planned to cut out of town if necessary and take a bus to Guadalajara. Woke up to the sound of sirens, and I looked down towards the shore and saw police vehicles and emergency vehicles traveling along the roads along the beach, and they were telling everyone to evacuate. The authorities were going door to door evacuating tourists and residents living along the first 3 blocks up from the ocean, So I said to Debbie, let’s go see where we get the bus to Guadalajara, and we walked down Insurgentes to the Southside, and came upon a stately looking Mexican man standing at the news stand. I asked him where I could catch the bus to Guadalajara, and he looks at me and askd de donde eres, whwere are you from? Los Angeles I say, then he says to me, in Spanish of course, go home to your family. There are planes at the airport to take you home to safety. The bus station you are looking for isn’t here. So Debbie is looking at me and asks, what did he say. So I explained it to her and we both agree that we better pack and skiddadle. We packed pretty fast. We huddled with the caretaker at the property and asked her what she was planning and we agreed to evacuate to be on the safe side. We caught a cab and said, take us to the airport, and he says, no planes at the airport. So he takes us to the bus station. This is where it got fun, It was packed with everyone in town, trying to get out to Guadalajara. We caught a bus to Guadalajara, and as we sat down on the bed to turn on the t.v. To see hat was happening in PV, there was a newsman standing on the Malecon, microphone in hand, reporting no wind, no rain......"Really?" We were thrilled that Puerto Vallarta wasn't blown away, don't get me wrong but the BIGGEST STORM EVER,  was the biggest ...never mind. We looked at each other and decided to take the first bus back to Puerto Vallarta the next morning. Since I missed Patricia, I thought I would ask JR about what happened in Vallarta while I was self evacuating to Guadalajara, and also to find out how he weathered Hurricane Kenna in 2002. Let’s go to JR right now. Listen to The Podcast We finished the last two days of our vacation enjoying Puerto Vallarta with the grateful town. Empty of most vacationers chased away by the wind that never was, but grateful none the less. We bade farewell to Casa Del Puente, disappointed only in the two days we lost to an adventure. I was hoping someday soon to return. It is in a great location. We never had to take a taxi or a bus the entire time we were there. Except to evacuate. We were close to all the great restaurants, and 4 blocks to the beach. [embed]https://youtu.be/sKJW6enA5Nc[/embed]   Okay, that was fun hearing about Hurricane Kenna. Imagine playing chicken with the surf in Lazaro Cardenas Park. Wild. [caption id="attachment_1404" align="aligncenter" width="763"] Table at Tre Piatti, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1408" align="alignleft" width="483"] 100 Year Old Mango Trees In The Middle of Tre Piatti Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1407" align="aligncenter" width="483"] Tasty Dish served at Tre Piatti, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1412" align="alignright" width="484"] OMG! Delicious Food at Tre Piatti Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] All right , let’s get to our guests, Chanan and Natalie from Tre Piatti Italian Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. Tre Piatti is a real treat. The food is spectacular and the setting is elegant, and the proprietors are absolutely charming and dedicated to their craft. They love their customers and their clients, many regulars, love them back. Gary Beck introduced them to me. He raved about them and their food. So let’s meet Natalie and Chanan in Puerto Vallarta, at Tre Piatti Restaurant. Listen to The Podcast Such a great couple and what fantastic food you guys. Now I spoke with Chanan yesterday, actually I recorded the conversation but the phone line was messed up so I’ll just pass along the information he gave me. Keeping in theme of Septihombre, Sunday was their last night of the season at Tre Piatti, but they have some big plans and I’m really excited for them and They are closed for 6 weeks and they are doing some renovations and making a cool [caption id="attachment_1414" align="alignleft" width="326"] Tre Piatti, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Chefs tasting bar that seats 4 people Wine pairing for each course. and seven courses he will cook and  describe the dishes, the bar is a large slab of marble, they have special stemware and tableware for this special Chef’s tasting bar. The tasting bar is elevated so the people can see into the kitchen and see the food being prepared. It’s going to be a great dining experience for those who are going to be lucky enough to be able to reserve a seat at the chef’s tasting bar. He already has the first three nights sold out. One of my favorite restaurants in Las Vegas does that, it’s like a chef’s table in the kitchen, So Cool. So good luck to you Chanan and Natalie, we’ll see you soon and see what cool things you have done and will be doing. Only in Vallarta my friends! What we Talked About Tre Piatti Means Three Plates Natalie Grew Up in San Francisco, Dad From Guadalajara Chanan From Israel, Trained in New York, San Francisco and Italy The Menu Changes Every Two Weeks 100 Year old Mango Trees Personalized Service Vegan and Vegetarian Options Chanan's favorite dishes to Prepare are Pastas and Sauces Prepares a wide Variety of Regional Italian Dishes They Take the time to Select Only the Best Ingredients Coming in October 2017, A Chef's Tasting Bar 7 Courses Wine Pairing Places They Suggest Eat the Local Street Food Dianita's for Comida Corrida, Fast Food Eat at Small Family Run Fondas Get away South Via the Bus To The Beautiful Beaches of Mismaloya, Los Arcos, Las Animas Walk The Streets Through Old Town and Romantic Zone   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. [caption id="attachment_1411" align="alignleft" width="481"] Tre Piatti, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1413" align="alignnone" width="714"] Tre Piatti, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1410" align="alignright" width="488"] Tre Piatti, 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. So, thanks to Natalie and Chanan from Tre Piatti Restaurant, I have all of their contact information 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! Tre Piatti Information [caption id="attachment_1405" align="alignright" width="695"] Tre Piatti, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Google Map[/caption]   Lázaro Cárdenas 292, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico   Phone 322-222-2773 Website Tre Piatti.com   Facebook Tre Piatti Instagram Tre Piatti Trip Adviser Tre Piatti Yelp Tre Piatti

A Day Hike From Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas Beach 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 [caption id="attachment_194" align="alignright" width="300"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto 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 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 15th of August, 2017. It’s hot and Humid in paradise and if check out the show notes to this episode, you will find a video I got from Puerto Vallarta News and you can see what I’m talking about when I talk about the wild, blow your mind crazy thunder and lightning that accompany these tropical rainstorms in the summer in Vallarta. Check it out. And if you have had a chance to check out the Cuates y Cuetes webcam, you’ll see some great lightning storms in the late afternoons. The Cuates y Cuetes cam is back in action and good to go. It has been unpredictable of late but they seem to have ironed out their issues. Gosh, I wish I could take up a collection from all you guys and buy these guys a super duper HD cam that would shoot in color and be all bitchen and cool and stuff. I mean, wouldn’t that be great. Set them up [caption id="attachment_57" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Puerto Vallarta Web Cams[/caption] with a great strong signal and we could just sit by our laptops and tablets phones, and get our Puerto Vallarta Fix until we return again in person that is. Now the webcam at Langostinos, the one that swivels around at all hours of the day and night takes approximately 1 and a half minutes to make the full rotation. Problem with that webcam is that it’s kinda herkey - jerkey. It sort of dances around and spends way too much time pointing into the restaurant than it used to. The old cam was fixed and shooting out towards the Los Muertos Pier, and it was the best for a sure sunset. But that has changed. Oh well. Guess we ought to be grateful for what we do have. You can find over 12 different webcams stationed all around the Bajia de Banderas at puertovallartatravelshow.com, or pvtravelshow.com for short at the top of the site click the webcam ta and check out what’s going on, on the ground In Puerto Vallarta this summer. Let me tell you. There’s lot’s going on in Vallarta this summer. A hike from Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas Beach. [caption id="attachment_1314" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Click Map[/caption] A couple of you listeners have expressed your desire to hear more about day trips and excursions outside of Puerto Vallarta so I thought today we could talk about taking hike. A hike from Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas Beach. This trip is going to take us south of Puerto Vallarta for a bus ride, a hike, a boat ride back from Las Animas to Boca, and then a bus ride home to Vallarta. You can do the whole thing and even more, or you can do just some of this trip and still have a great time so even if a vigorous hike isn’t in the cards for you, this episode still includes you too because I’m going to tell you how everyone here can have a good time doing all, or even part of this journey. So, let’s get started. What You Will Need Good Hiking Shoes Cotton Clothing A Broad Rimmed Hat Sunglasses Insect Repellant DEET Sunblock A Towel Plenty of Bottled Water Bathing Suit Change of Underwear Camera Money/Pesos for bus/boat/food     Video Of The Hike So first of all, let’s talk about the hike itself. If walking up and down stairs isn’t your thing, you aren’t going to like this hike. Period. Don’t even attempt it. You will [caption id="attachment_1291" align="aligncenter" width="608"] Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas Trail[/caption] need to be physically fit, not decathlon fit, but you should be someone who gets regular vigorous exercise, if that’s you then you can do this hike. The difficulty also is directly related to the weather conditions and the time of year you are in Vallarta. For example, I did this hike with my wife and twin brother and his wife last October, and well, it didn’t end well. The tropical heat and humidity was just too much for my hiking buddies, and the hike was even a challenge for me, well, maybe I’ll tell you that story in a little bit, but if I forget to get back to that tale, you can read all about it on my website just click the PV Stories tab and scroll down to the story I call “Mutiny on The Playa”.  Maybe I’ll remember to get back to that but back to the hike. The hike, if you are in reasonably good shape will take you anywhere from an hour and a half with short stops for water and rest, up to 2 ½ - 3 hours at a leisurely pace. [caption id="attachment_710" align="aligncenter" width="800"] A Hike From Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas Beach, or Mutiny on la Playa[/caption] Now if you are staying in town, you should have no problem finding the bus stop. If you’re coming from Nuevo or the Hotel Zone, take a cab into town or a bus if you are savvy enough  to get yourself to the corner of Constitution and Basillio Badillo. The bus stop is on the South East side of the street you will see a couple of orange and white buses lined up that say Mismaloya, Boca de Tomatlan on them, and you will see people lining [caption id="attachment_1316" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Map of the Mismaloya /Boca de Tomatlan Bus Stop[/caption] up to get on these buses. These buses leave in approximately 15 minute intervals. Now a warning to you all, if you go early in the morning, you are likely to be [caption id="attachment_1331" align="alignright" width="665"] Bus Stop For Mismaloya and Boca de Tomatlan[/caption] competing with many a Mexican on his or her way to work out of the city. My suggestion would be to go after 9 in the morning, but if you are an early riser, you can try out the local flavor. You pick.  The bus ride is going to set you back 8 pesos so be ready for that. Remember, the driver will give you change; just don’t give him a 5oo peso note, or a 200 peso note for that matter either. The best advice I can give is to find a seat on the right side of the bus. That way, you will have a wonderful view of the coastline as you make your way south towards Boca de Tomatlan. The bus will be stopping all along the route. Keep in mind buses will stop, if they can, almost anywhere along the road, and by the way if you find yourself out along the road and need to have a bus stop for you, make sure you’re standing where the bus can stop safely, and point to the ground in front of you, while looking at the driver. According to JR, the bus will stop. Anyway, these buses fill up pretty fast as they make their way along the coast to Mismaloya. They are picking folks up from the hotels, and condos and resorts along highway 200 south, the Carraterra a Barra de Navidad. They stop at Mismaloya, about 30 minutes from PV, in front of the Barcelo Resort, then they move on down the [caption id="attachment_1311" align="alignright" width="300"] Boats at Boca de Tomatlan[/caption] road another 10 minutes to Boca de Tomatlan where the bus will park and let everyone off. When you are coming back, it’s right here that you will find that bus when you head back up north to town. Now once you gather all your belongings, you follow the road down a fairly steep street, all the way down to the new Malecon built along the mouth of the river, the Boca. You’re going to encounter  launcha guys, whanting to know if you want a ride to one of the beaches. These guys are there to whisk riders south of here to Las Animas, Yelapa and other coves and beaches along the coast. So let’s say you aren’t in the mood to hike or you can’t physically handle the hike, you can just have a meal at one of the beachside establishments in Boca, or you can negotiate a price to have the boat take you to Las Animas or Yelapa a little further south or any numberof covesand beaches along the coast beyond and before Las Animas. So you can just hop on a Panga and skip the walk, or you can have a bite to eat, then take that panga ride or you can just head back up the hill, find that Mismaloya bus and take her back to Vallarta, having actually been somewhere other than your hotel. See, I have something here for everyone like I promised. [caption id="attachment_1285" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Foot Bridge Over the River[/caption]     But hey, you are a brave and sturdy soul, you’re going to take that hike with me right? So let’s go ahead with the trek. By the way, if you just want to go on the hike with me from your barkalounger, I recorded the whole length of the walk, the entire hour and a half plus of the walk and you can find it in the shownotes to this episode of the show, or you can find it by clicking on the Video tab at the top of my website. First things first, whip out your bug repellant and apply it liberally so you don’t get eaten by mosquitos or black flies. You should consider stopping in one of the new bathrooms they built on the new Malecon there in Boca de Tomatlan. Take care of business because, there’s not really any place along the trail where you will get that chance to go potty again till you get to Las Animas, and believe me, that new bathroom on the new malecon in Boca [caption id="attachment_1283" align="alignright" width="300"] Boca de Tomatlan Malecon[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1286" align="alignleft" width="300"] You Walk Right Past People's Homes Right on the Trail[/caption] is nice and clean. You have to pay a nice person at the door I think 5 or 6 pesos to get entrance, complete with a few sheets of toilet paper, but you get a sparkling clean toilet and bathroom to use. Not so much in Las Animas, So take care of business, make sure you have your water and you walk up the river a short distance until you see a bridge crossing the river. Along the way, to your left you will see where they are doing lots of building. They are building shops and what they hope to become a nice shopping area along the Malecon there. There is a sign post at the bridge with a number of colorful signs pointing across the bridge to Las Animas and Colomitos. There are usually some horses tied up near the bridge. You follow the signs across the bridge and you take a right, and start walking. The trail [caption id="attachment_1328" align="aligncenter" width="741"] Sign Post at the Foot Bridge[/caption] then proceeds to follow the bank of the river, working it’s way up as you walk up steps built into the path, actually you walk right past the front doors of houses built along the Boca. I kinda feel a little funny walking past the houses here because you get the feeling that you are just walking through their front yards and their front porches. It just feels a little weird, but to them, they are used to it. The path is marked pretty well but it’s a good idea to pay close attention as to where you’re going. It’s not hard to make a wrong turn, I mean, eventually, if you do make a wrong turn you will figure it out pretty quickly. Just backtrack and you will be just fine. This part of the hike along the mouth of the river really takes some time. Eventually you will reach a platform built for hikers to take in the sights of the boca and the beach you left behind. You can watch the pangas coming and going in and out of the Boca from this vantage point. It’s not a bad place to sit down and have a sandwich if you brought one. Have a drink, take some pictures, then head back up the trail.  As you get closer to the mouth of the Boca, that sounds stupid. Boca means mouth in Spanish. Okay so as you head up to the mouth of the mouth, never mind, you take the trail up inland cutting through the jungle, hiking up and down steps and stairs, the steepest parts even have built-in handrails to help us hikers climb those steep stairs [caption id="attachment_1266" align="alignright" width="300"] Steep Stairs[/caption] easier. Actually, it’s a pretty nice trail. Now the paths, which for the most part, depending on the time of year are pretty well marked, sometimes seem to disappear and you might need to stop and make sure you didn’t make the wrong turn. But just in case you do happen to slip up, every now and then you will encounter a rock or signpost marked Los Animas or Colomitos to help keep you on track. The Trail finally descends pretty steeply down to the first beach, Colomitos beach, home to the famous Ocean Grill Restaurant. This beach is beautiful. It’s not too big though and if you happen to hit this place on a busy hiking day, it may feel even a little tight. Over to your right as you descend to the beach, you’re going to see the Ocean Grill built into the cliffs. There’s also a raft, disguised as an island bobbing around out in front of the restaurant. It’s not for you. It’s for the folks eating in the restaurant so if you’re going to go for a swim, stay off. And just a warning to those of you Aquatians out there who can’t pass up a dip in the ocean; if you plan on continuing with your hike from here, do yourself a favor and change out of your wet bathing attire and dry off and put on dry clothes, before proceeding on your hike. You will get chaffed something awful if you don’t. Just a little warning to you from ma Kessler here. Bring a bathing suit if you plan on getting in the surf boys and girls. [caption id="attachment_1272" align="alignright" width="300"] Colomitos Beach[/caption] Now I need to tell you about the Ocean Grill. For starters, if you’re thinking hey I hiked in here, I think I’ll just have a bite to eat at the restaurant. Well gotta warn ya now, it aint happening. They won’t feed or water you here folks unless you have a reservation No reservation,  sa cha! Sorry Charlie. By the way, in case you are wondering, it’s pretty difficult to get a same day reservation at the Ocean Grill. Sometimes you need to plan an entire week out f you’re coming in high season. Check out their website if you don’t believe me. In fact; All reservations are made on line where they require a deposit. When you get on-line you get a choice of three seating times. You have the option of taking one of their private Pangas from Boca de Tomatlan to the Ocean Grille, or you can take that strenuous walk that I just described to you. If you do take the hike, make sure you have plenty of time to make that walk before serving time. Just saying! Maybe a 40-45 minute hike to Colomitos Beach. Anyway, a couple of items about the Ocean Grill, the owner has a Great Dane named Wilson. Wilson spends his days on the beach with the guests, and I have to say, that I never have had a chance to meet the grand Dane of the Ocean Grill, but I’m sure the 2 foot high dump I sidestepped on the beach undoubtedly belonged to Mr. Wilson. What a dog!   [caption id="attachment_1268" align="alignleft" width="300"] Colomitos Beach[/caption] The food at the Ocean Grill is excellent as are the tropical drinks they serve. So a trip to The Ocean Grill is an adventure all to itself and when I get a chance, I intend on doing a podcast from the Ocean Grill this winter. So, you could make that reservation a few days before the hike and walk in to the Ocean Grill, Eat and continue on, or just take their boat back to Boca after a swim in the cove and a bob on the artificial island. Again, you have choices and chances to cut the hike short, or continue along the trail. Food for thought. Once you have had enough of Colomitos beach, you look for the path leading up the other side of the playa, you cross the little stream and climb up the rocks to some stairs carved into the side of the cliff, and its back into the jungle for you. This part of the walk is pretty strenuous. Lots of steps and stairs leading up from the beach, then some dirt paths alternating with stone steps and stairs, and  funny looking wooden slat bridges that look kind of suspicious, but they are sturdy. I’ve taken them several times with the same result. I lived to tell the tale. Just watch your footing that’s all. Anyway the trail works it’s way down to another beach, this one bigger and broader. [caption id="attachment_1269" align="aligncenter" width="1184"] Colomitos Beach and the Ocean Grill[/caption] I guess I can tell you that story, the one about the hike with my wife twin and his wife now. Last October, I invited my bro and his wife Jill to Puerto Vallarta. Neither had ever been so I insisted they come along with us and we would treat. So I suggested we take this hike and they all seemed to be in. [caption id="attachment_1274" align="alignright" width="300"] Nice Vistas Along the Trail[/caption] Remember, it was October and it is HOT and HUMID. 91 degrees and it feels like 105, and the humidity, the worst! By the time we hit the Ocean Grille at Playa Colomitos, there are grumblings from my fellow travelers who begin to ask…are we there yet? Oh no! Now I’m really beginning to feel really bad about this. We are supposed to be out for a good time and I am beginning to believe that they think that we are on the Bataan Death March. “Can’t we just eat here?” asks my wife, gesturing to the Ocean Grille with its cute raft like island bobbing out front. “No, you have to make a reservation in advance to get in.” I explain. “The idea was to hike to Las Animas.” According to my recollection, the hardest part of the walk was still ahead of us and I had to break to news to them that we still had a long way to go. We begin to hike up the stairs from down on the beach, and continued into the jungle, then as I described earlier, down to next beach where we found the Catamaran Bora Bora, anchored with all of her partygoers and snorkelers ‘a partyin and snorkelin and lounging around the “secluded” beach. It is there where the mutiny took place. Gary took the initiative. He spotted the guy in charge of the landing party of the Bora Bora, and made a bee-line to him. “How far to Las Animas from here?” “About a 45 minute walk or so.” he is told. “How can we get a boat ride out of here? How much will it cost?” Gary asks. “That depends on the captain. Not sure, maybe 60 pesos each? Maybe 500 pesos total? I will keep an eye out and flag one down for you.” My brother asks, what’s your name? ”  “My name is Mr. Panda!” he proclaims. “Okay Mr. Panda, Gracias!” [caption id="attachment_1270" align="alignright" width="300"] Colomitos Cove and The Ocean Grill[/caption] You can’t imagine how terribly I felt then. I really wanted to finish the hike. I knew that we were already past the hardest part of the trip but I knew I could never convince these hearty travelers that they could make it. Alas, it was no use, they were spent and I could tell that they were going no further. I resigned to make the best of the bad situation and we cooled off in the ocean and waited for Mr. Panda to do his magic and whistle in a panga to pick up the tired gringos and deliver them to a palapa on a beach with an umbrella drink or cervesa, a bowl of chips and guacamole and a cavalcade of beach vendor selling everything from pies to plaster-of-Paris busts of Montezuma and lion’s heads and stuff and junk. And within 10 minutes as a result of a whistle and a wave from Mr. Panda, we had a boat slide up on the sand, parting the partiers just a bit while I negotiated the extraction. I asked the boatman if he could take us the rest of the way to Las Animas, and then wait for us for an hour and a half, then deliver us back to Boca for 500 pesos. He agreed and we all scrambled onto his launch and off we went, warm breeze blowing in our faces. Things were looking up for our party of four. [caption id="attachment_1254" align="alignright" width="300"] La Troza Beach Resort[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1255" align="alignleft" width="776"] La Troza Beach Resort on The Trail to Las Animas[/caption] He took us to Las Animas where we ate at a nice place where we were seated under umbrellas at a comfortable table. By then the mutineers were beginning to get the color back in their cheeks and they were slightly forgiving of moi, their evil taskmaster.  I apologized and promised to never make them go on a hike again. So that was in the heat of the off season, but this time of year, in mid-May, the weather was perfect. The humidity was way down and the weather was in the low to mid 80’s. It was considerably dryer in May than it was in October with all the rain. That was the most suprising part of the hike. How dry the vegetation was this time of year. Let’s face it, by May, Vallarta has been mostly dry since the end of October, so that’s dry. So there, a lesson to you and another chance to change up your itinerary should the hike prove to be too much for you. You can always stand on a beach, and summon a panga to extract you. Just don’t stand on some rocks and summon the poor fella, find a nice, soft sandy beach for him to slide up on. [caption id="attachment_1249" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mike's Beach Club Las Animas[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1248" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mike's Beach Club Las Animas[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1247" align="alignright" width="300"] Las Animas Beach[/caption]   Anyway, the rest of the trail flows alternatively into the jungle and along the sandy beaches. There are a few resorts and private homes you will walk past. Beautiful white sandy beaches and blue, blue ocean. You will climb up the path past a really, nice bar, the Hotelito Mio where you can stop, take a table and sit and sip a cold one before moving along a few hundred more yards south to Las Animas Beach. All along this long beach there are different beachfront establishments with lounge chairs set up, tables under palapas. Great places to sit, eat relax, play in the water, stroll down the beach. Lounge in a hammock. [caption id="attachment_1261" align="alignright" width="300"] Bar at Hotelito Mio[/caption] This place, depending on the season and the day of the week can be pretty crowded. For fewer crowds, always go on a weekday. Once you have had your fill, you can turn around and hike back, or you and do like I do, and walk over to the pier, walk to the end, line up to the right side of the pier and hop in a lancha with a bunch of your new friends, and hang on tight for your return ride, along the coast and back to Boca. Now here’s the thing, here’s where you are going to feel slightly bad because get this, that two hour hike you just took to Las Animas just took that panga ride less than 5 minutes! Less than 5 minutes! Uggh!! I actually have a video of that ride back right here in the show notes for this episode. So I have video of the 1 ½ hour trip by land, and then that 5 minute ride back by sea for you to check out. It’s cool to be able to retrace the hike from the water. But just 5 minutes? Sheesh! As you exit the boat, hand the pilot 60 pesos, and step off the boat onto the dock. From there, hit the bathroom one more time and head up the road, back up to the highway where you more than likely will see a bus waiting to fill up for the ride back to Vallarta. Hand over your 8 pesos and have a seat on the bus, this time, on the left side so you have that great view of the ocean, Los Arcos, the dramatic coastline, all the way back to Basillio Badillo and Constitution. Home Sweet Vallarta! [caption id="attachment_1312" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Barry & Debra at Boca de Tomatlan[/caption]   So that is the hike from Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas Beach. A hike that you can do in any number of ways depending on your abilities. So let’s review The hike takes about 2 hours without stops but you will definitely want to stop and enjoy some of the beaches and views and maybe a refreshment along the way. At a minimum take water, towels, sunscreen, bug spray and a camera and wear good walking or hiking shoes. Catch the bus to Boca de Tomatlan from the stop in front of the OXXO at the corner of Basillo Badillo and Constitucion. About 8 ½ pesos. Once in Boca walk down the hill from the bus into town. You can buy drinks and snacks here for the hike and take a look around town. Make your way to the river and footbridge at the foot of town. There will be a post with a bunch of signs; one will point to Las Animas. The Panga ride to Boca back from Las Animas is approximately 60 pesos. The bus back to town is another 8 ½ pesos. [caption id="attachment_1260" align="alignleft" width="1126"] Hotelito Mio[/caption]                   So do the whole hike, just part of it, or just come on the website and check out my videos and pictures, and feel what it’s like to do that hike. Just get out there, and have fun amigos. Okay, that should do it for this week’s 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_1262" align="alignright" width="300"] Hotelito Mio[/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 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 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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An Interview With Gabino Sandoval; The Pull-Tab Purse Maker on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. 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_195" align="alignright" width="300"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta Mexico[/caption] 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 18th of July, 2017. It’s hot and humid in paradise, but the tourists have not been discouraged. Vallarta is seeing really good numbers even during the off season this year. Looks like the word has gotten out about this town, and hey, there are a lot of great deals on lodging and airfare out there.  Just be ready for rain in the evenings and hot, humid days to lounge by the pool or sit on the beach and enjoy the tropical delights that await you. Sip on that umbrella drink or finish off a bucket of ice cold Pacifico Cerveca while munching on some fresh fish on a stick, or guacamole and chips. Its paradise guys. Anyway, one of my listeners Jeff, is on the ground right now and he's in town for his first July stay in Puerto Vallarta, and he has offered to come on and talk with us about his adventures in paradise in a couple of weeks so stay tuned for that. I'm looking forward to talking with him because he is in the travel industry in the states, and it should be great to get his take.  He’s staying on the Southside at the Los Arcos Suites so he will give us a review of the property and let us know how he did, and what he did in paradise in the July heat. That will be interesting and Jeff seems like a really fun guy so stay tuned. Top Ten Most Unusual Things to do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico I’m preparing a show for later in the summer with the top ten most unusual things that you don't want to miss when visiting Puerto Vallarta, and I was hoping I could get a little feedback from you guys. What I’m looking for are not the obvious choices like walk on the Malecon, or stroll through Old Town or something obvious like that, and believe me, that show with the obvious top ten things to do  in Puerto Vallarta is coming up, probably in two or three weeks, but what I’m looking for is  an obscure little mentioned kinda unusual, more imaginative suggestion from you guys. So let’s see if we can get that top ten most unusual don’t miss this while you are in Puerto Vallarta list. Well, it will go something like that.  I’m depending on you to help me out here and I have to say that I have never been disappointed by you. So send me your suggestions by clicking on the Contact us tab at the top of the webpage, and sending me off a message. Let us know what we should tell fellow visitors the top ten unusual things to do in Puerto Vallarta are.   Customer Forced to Pay Merchant She Disparaged on Facebook Have you ever gotten on the internet and just destroyed a restaurant or business that did you wrong? Have you ever gone out to Facebook and [caption id="attachment_1080" align="alignright" width="300"] Be Careful Posting Disparaging Rants About Businesses in Mexico[/caption] really laid into business on that platform?  Well…be careful when doing that in Mexico. Check out this article. It was shared with me by my friend Trisha and it's pretty interesting. It’s from a publication called the Yucatan Expat Life, and the article written JULY 7, 2017 goes like this… Mérida, Yucatán — For the first time in Yucatán, a customer who took a complaint to Facebook was found guilty of defamation. Judge Suemy Lizama Sánchez sided with a swimsuit store who said her business was harmed because it was disparaged on social media. The customer’s bitter complaint over a delayed order went “viral,” reports Milenio Novedades. The delay, however, was reportedly beyond the control of the merchant, who had offered a refund before the ruinous post, which the judge agreed caused numerous cancellations from other customers. That cost the company close to 50,000 pesos. The prosecutor does not intervene if a conflict is kept private, but once it’s online, the injured party is entitled to demand proof that the comment is warranted, said Lizama Sánchez. In the hearing, the unnamed customer agreed to pay 2,000 pesos compensation and issue a public apology on Facebook. If the settlement had not been reached, the case would have gone to trial with the defendant facing prison time ranging anywhere from three days to two years, and a fine equivalent of up to 200 days’ minimum wage. The merchant said the apology was the most important part of the settlement. “You have to be careful and be responsible on social networks, especially when you share an image of someone who is accused of some situation like robbery, kidnapping, abuse, among others,” the judge warned. So let that be a warning to you before you start to spout off on social media on the facebags and the tweeters and I don’t know if that will spill into the other review sites like Tripadvisor or YELP, but it sounds like possibly that may be a possibility. Careful before you spout off about a company in Mexico. A precedent has been set it seems. We’ll see. I have a link to the article in the show notes for this episode, #28 of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. http://yucatanexpatlife.com/yucatan-judge-applies-defamation-law-to-facebook-user/ Gabino Sandoval, The Pull-Tab Handbag Maker on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta [caption id="attachment_1049" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Gabino Sandoval, The Pull Tab Purse Maker on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1071" align="aligncenter" width="842"] Location of Gabino's Purse Shop on The Malecon the red arrow[/caption] Okay, let’s get on with the show. In the first episode of the show, and at the end of each show, I ask you listeners for suggestions for show topics and my next guest came from one of your suggestions. My friend Constance from Nanaimo, British Colombia suggested I seek out Gabino. [caption id="attachment_1073" align="alignright" width="300"] Food Stands on The Puerto Vallarta Malecon[/caption] Gabino Sandoval is a guy who makes bags and purses from aluminum can pull-tab tops, and you can find him on the Malecon, just about every night where his table is set up, where he sells his unusual creations. Now for those of you who have never been to Puerto Vallarta, when they talk about The Malecon, they are referring to the boardwalk which in the case of the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, runs from the Hotel Rosita on the north end, all the way down to La Palapa at the south end. Every night, along the Malecon, you will find street performers like singers, Dancers, Actors posing as, bronze statues like banditos, bicycle riders, swamp creatures, Pirates, there is an acting troupe that puts on quite a show for the Spanish speaking audience at the open air amphitheater under the aches, Los Arcos, right in the center of the Malecon area.  The Malecon is where it’s happening at night in Puerto [caption id="attachment_1048" align="alignleft" width="300"] Gabino Sandoval makes The Pull Tab Purse Maker on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Vallarta. They have food stands set up selling all sorts of treats for the locals and tourists too. Crape stands, dessert stands, corn on the cob, fried bananas, fruit waters, all sorts of eateries with the most interesting items. I have pictures of these in the blog-post for this episode.  As you walk along the Malecon you will also find artists painting and displaying their artwork, handicrafts  sellers and such, and that’s where you will find Gabino.  Actually, you need to look really hard to find him because he's not in a naturally well lit area. His table is right across from Vitea Oceanfront Bistro, great food by the way, and  that's between the sculptures of the female golfer and the folkloric dancers right [caption id="attachment_1090" align="alignright" width="300"] Barry Kessler with Street Performer on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexicio[/caption] there on the Malecon. . People walk up to Gabino’s table and do double takes. They need to make sure they are really seeing what they think they are seeing. Handbags, purses, belts, bracelets, all adorned with aluminum can pull tabs and they are incredibly unique and they look really cool. Carefully Gabino explains to the customers who stop at his table, the process he uses to create these purses. He shows them the quality and [caption id="attachment_1054" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Pull-Tab Purses Made By Gabino Sandoval in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Below find the current Approximate Prices of Gabino's Bags and Accessories as of 07/20/2017 Purse/ Handbag Blue  Approximately 1,100 Pesos or $55 US Large Beach Bags  approximately 1,700 pesos or about $85 US Medium Sized Bags approximately 600 pesos or $30 US Watermelon Bag approximately 1,500 pesos or $75 US 1/2 Watermelon Bag Approximately  1,100 pesos or $55 US Bracelets 40 pesos Coin Purse approximately 200 pesos time and effort that he puts into each piece he makes. Gabino is cool headed; he hears everything that people say as they walk by. Many are amazed, others are amused. I personally am flabbergasted at the imagination and the great designs Gabino has developed . These are brilliant [caption id="attachment_1050" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Gabino Sandoval makes The Pull Tab Purse Maker on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] bags guys. They are beautiful and quite the conversation piece if you ask me. Just go to my website to see for yourselves at puertovallartatravelshow.com . So I asked Gabino if he will do an interview with me so I can introduce him and his work to you. So I invited him to the Airbnb apartment I was staying at in the Emiliano Zapata Neighborhood of Old Town, and he came with his wife and two beautiful children to my apartment, with a selection of bags and accessories all made with and adorned with these aluminum pull tab tops. Now if you haven’t lived in a real Mexican neighborhood, you are really missing the real Mexico and you will see what I’m talking about as you will hear the sounds of roosters crowing, dogs barking and stuff and junk like that during the interview. And if you want to see a video of the apartment I stayed at, Casa Vizcardo, I will have a video of the place posted in the show-notes for this episode, #28, so check out my digs in the heart of Vallarta, and let me know if you don’t agree, it’s a pretty cool place. I rented it from the PV Kid, and we are going to have a conversation with Jeff Musto, the PV Kid, pretty soon so stay tuned for that one. [embed]https://youtu.be/LSxZ3Bez2Ww[/embed]   You are going to like Gabino. He took adversity by the horns, shook it up and down and all around, and turned it into a success story. He is truly an inspiration and I can’t wait to introduce him to you…. Listen to the Podcast [caption id="attachment_1051" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Gabino Sandoval with his Wife  With one of the Pull-tab Bags and Two of Their Children[/caption] You Can Find Gabino's Purses at Carol's Botique on Basillio Badillo [caption id="attachment_1083" align="alignleft" width="630"] Carol's Botique Basilio Badillo #250 Old Town | info@carolsboutiquepv.com[/caption]  Basilio Badillo #250 Old Town | info@carolsboutiquepv.com [caption id="attachment_1084" align="alignright" width="300"] Basilio Badillo #250 Old Town | info@carolsboutiquepv.com[/caption]     Gabino's Favorite Restaurants Restaurant Adobes  in Puerto Vallarta  Calle Francisco I. Madero 259, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta 48380, Mexico Phone: +52 322 222 0123 Vegetaila Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta Address: Corona 176, Proyecto escola, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico The Three Taco Stands Near the Farmacia Guadalajara [caption id="attachment_1088" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Taco Stands Next to Farmacia Guadalajara[/caption]   That is Gabino. I have pictures of him, his family, and his unusual purses and bags on my website in the show-notes for this episode, along with [caption id="attachment_1047" align="alignright" width="300"] Gabino Sandoval, The Pull Top Purse Maker on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] the prices of the different items, and when he does get that online store up and running, you will all be the first to know. Until that time, you need to get down to his spot on the Malecon and buy a beautiful bag to bring home. You will have a conversation piece as well as be saving the planet in a small way. When you do see Gabino, let him know that you heard his story on the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. He will get a kick out of that. And by all means, buy something from him. You will be able to locate his table by looking in my show-notes and I will even have a map for you. Okay, that should do it for this week’s episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. [caption id="attachment_1094" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Pull Tab Ceiling for a Bar in Punta de Mita Over 100,000 Pull Tabs![/caption] [caption id="attachment_1095" align="aligncenter" width="614"] Pull Tab Ceiling for a Bar in Punta de Mita Over 100,000 Pull Tabs![/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 [caption id="attachment_1053" align="alignright" width="300"] Pull-Tab Purses by Gabino Sandoval[/caption] 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_1052" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Gabino Sandoval, 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. So, thanks to Gabino Sandoval, the pull tab purse maker. I have all of the contact information in the show notes of this episode,  at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com episode 28. 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! [caption id="attachment_1072" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Food Stands on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1073" align="alignright" width="300"] Food Stands on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1074" align="alignnone" width="300"] Food Stands on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1075" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Food Stands on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1076" align="alignleft" width="300"] Food Stands on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1077" align="alignright" width="300"] Food Stands on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption]            

Pamela Thompson of HealthCare Resources in Puerto Vallarta Explains the Importance of Medical Travel Insurance when traveling in Mexico, Medical Tourism and Medical Procedures that Tourists Seek in 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_195" 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 very special guest but first, what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, the 12th of June, 2017. We had our first sprinkling of the summer the other day, but it was just a tease. This week will be the week the rains return to Vallarta. I’ll be waiting to see if we get rain on my birthday, June 15th  which according to our buddy JR is the beginning of the rainy season. Stay tuned for that report next week. Marigalante Getting a Facelift, New Shows [caption id="attachment_751" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Marigalante Pirate Ship, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] I was reading an article in the Banderas News and it explains the absence of the Marigalene Pirate Ship this last trip down. The boat has been in dry-dock up in Mazatlán, getting her biannual maintenance done. Now I didn’t know this, but the Marigalante is actually a replica of the Santa Maria, one of the three ships Columbus sailed across the Atlantic, and the Marigalante is the Spanish galleon that you may have seen out in the bay. She can be seen sailing out each morning, heading south to the cool beaches beyond Los Arcos, in fact I believe it goes to the beach cove off of the resort Majauetes, that Diana Edelman was talking about in episode 15, the show about vegan dining in Puerto Vallarta.  Then every night you will see the Marigalante in the bay just off  the Malecon, firing off fireworks at around between 9 and 9:30 each evening. [caption id="attachment_791" align="alignright" width="195"] Marigalante Puerto Vallarta[/caption]     [caption id="attachment_752" align="alignright" width="171"] Marigalante Pirate Ship, Drydock Mazatlan[/caption] But don’t  worry, After an absence of almost two months, the Marigalante, will soon return to the waters of Banderas Bay. She'll set sail again on Monday, June 19, 2017 - and she'll do it with a fresh look and all new shows. The last time the Marigalante was out of water was in 2015 when the last set of maintenance was carried out. One of the main tasks that is performed each time the ship is sent for maintenance is to make sure the galleon is completely watertight . This time, the 100% wood galleon had no leaks in its hull but, as the more than 30 species of tropical woods she's made from are constantly either submerged or weathered, it was time to give her some TLC. The scheduled maintenance cost around 10 million pesos (more than $500,000 USD) and involved 60 tons wood, stainless steel rods, over 850 liters of paint and 350 liters of varnish. Additional works included the installation of a new engine; servicing the generator, transmission and propeller; and replacing the bow and stern decks. The team of experts also reinforced the boat's keel and rudder and did some general renovating and redecorating. The Marigalente weighs about 700 tons, has three wooden masts with triangular sails and four decks with a total capacity of 240 passengers. [caption id="attachment_745" align="alignright" width="300"] Marigalante Pirate Ship, Drydock Mazatlan[/caption] I have had several people tell me that although the Pirate ship cruise is a little touristy and somewhat hokey, all of them say that the food was good and the alcohol flowed freely. Sounds good to me. Also, it seems to me that the tour gives you a great opportunity to see the Malecon at night from a whole different perspective. From the ocean looking in. So interesting. Look,  I didn’t want this to turn into a commercial for the Marigalante, but I guess it kinda was. If you have taken the cruise, either during the day or night, send me an email and let me know what you thought of the cruise. How you bought the tickets and how much you paid. Did you think it was worth the money? Let me know. Anyway, I have links and pictures of the Marigalante in drydock in Mazatlan. Check them out at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com episode 23. [caption id="attachment_788" align="alignnone" width="667"] Marigalante Puerto Vallarta[/caption] The Marigalante Website Click Here Travel Insurance in Mexico Okay, how many of you vacationers who travel to Mexico buy travel insurance before you leave for your trip? You don’t? How about this warning from the U.S. [caption id="attachment_749" align="alignright" width="300"] Pamela Thompson, HealthCare Resources, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] State Department… US Citizens should be aware of their rights under Mexican Law. Most Mexican healthcare facilities require payment “up front” prior to performing a procedure. Most hospitals in Mexico do not accept U.S. domestic health insurance or Medicare/Medicaid and will only accept payment via cash, credit, debit card or bank transfer. How about this headline? "Medical bills leave Lafayette woman stranded in Mexico." Or this one...?  "Man trapped in Mexican Hospital with allergic reaction to a jellyfish sting and a $50,000 bill". There are numerous articles you can find with a simple google search that tell us something that many of us never think about when we go to Mexico on vacation. What happens if something happens to us when we are in paradise? In fact, we talked about the subject of hospitals and doctors in Puerto Vallarta with Brad and Tami back on episode 18 I think. They had several incidents where they needed medical attention and they luckily had travel insurance that covered their medical bills. That brings us to our very special guest, Pamela Thompson of HealthCare Resources in Puerto Vallarta. I was introduced to Pamela by several of my friends here [caption id="attachment_734" align="alignright" width="216"] HealthCare Resources, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] who insisted she is the go to person when it comes to healthcare in Puerto Vallarta. She does so much here. You will see that she is involved in so many facets of the medical world, although her main thrust is Medical Tourism, and I was surprised at the types of medical procedures that she arranges for her clients in paradise. Kinda cool really. But this is going to be a very informative conversation and I would like to wrap it up at the end, with a quick review and good, reviewable show notes too. As usual. So let’s go to San Javier Hospital in Puerto Vallarta and join up with Pamela Thompson. Listen to the Podcast That was a lot of great information. The main takeaways... There is no such thing as free medical care here. Doesn’t matter how poor you are. The public system is the IMSS system and the regional hospital, that's the IMSS and Seguro Popular. Seguro Popular was created for the poorest of the [caption id="attachment_797" align="alignright" width="225"] Pamela Thompson[/caption] poor The regional hospital is a sad place. Medicare supplement or HMO doesn’t pay directly outside of the United States. And the air evacuation is very, very expensive and it must be paid upfront, before that plane leave take off down the runway. So it's important to have air evacuation policy or have your insurance include an air evac policy. Just have a good traveler’s insurance. Best Quote "  One of the things that I said in an article I wrote recently is, it's not always the case, but I say, I have seen in the past, especially this past year, a policy sometimes is just as good as the agent you buy it from. Some agents, and I use the term loosely, are don't really know the policy. You know, go to a website that have many of the insurance policies. Pretty much anybody can become an agent. They just make a commission on it. Some of them don't really even understand the policy. You want an agent that's going to be there to help you and that really understands the policy in case you have a claim or you have an emergency. That's really important." Make sure you are with an agent that understands the policy and that goes for an international policy or a Mexican private policy. The doctors Pam works with, total 26 of all specialties. I hope you got as much out of this conversation as I did. Pam Thompson, you are a very special person indeed and the people of Puerto Vallarta are so lucky to have you working for them. If you want to put pamela to work for you, her contact info is available right here in my show notes at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com episode 23. Contact Pamela Thompson www.healthcareresourcespv.com pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com   Well we are through for today. I hope you enjoyed our talk with Pamela Thompson of HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta .  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. 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 Pamela  Thompson, check out the links to her website and blog at my website www.puertovallartatravelshow.com episode 23. I have pictures of most of her doctors and links to their information too.  I also have a transcription of the conversation with Pamela in the shownotes as well so feel free to read, listen and share with all of your friends and fellow travelers. Remember to include a good travel insurance policy with your next trip to Mexico. Don't leave home without it! 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_719" align="alignright" width="300"] Dr. Daniel Velasco – Surgical Oncologist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_720" align="alignright" width="220"] Dr. Javier Diaz-Nuñez - Ear Nose and Throat Sp[/caption] [caption id="attachment_722" align="alignright" width="300"] Dr. Manuel Hernandez - Orthopedic[/caption] [caption id="attachment_723" align="alignright" width="300"] Dr. Octavio Lomeli - Dentist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_717" align="alignright" width="300"] Dra. Alma Vargas - Dermatologist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_728" align="alignright" width="231"] Mari Torres – Complementary Medicine[/caption] [caption id="attachment_726" align="alignright" width="275"] Dr. Miguel Saldaña - Plastic Surgery[/caption]                                                                 [caption id="attachment_784" align="alignleft" width="119"] Paul Cankar – Physical Therapist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_779" align="alignleft" width="251"] Dra. Leticia Arechiga - Pediatrician[/caption] [caption id="attachment_778" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dra. Leslie Swindle - Cardiologist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_780" align="aligncenter" width="111"] Dra. Maria Jose Cuevas - Oncologist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_782" align="alignright" width="221"] Dra. Patricia Garcia -Dermatologist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_781" align="alignnone" width="276"] Dra. Nashielli – Plastic Surgeon[/caption] [caption id="attachment_777" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dra. Laura Garcia – OB-GYN[/caption] [caption id="attachment_783" align="aligncenter" width="174"] Nathalie Batilliot – Licensed Dietician-Diabetic Educator[/caption] [caption id="attachment_765" align="aligncenter" width="290"] Dr. Cesar Gutierrez - Internist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_775" align="alignnone" width="243"] Dra. Cinthia Becerra - Specialist in BioIdentical Hormones[/caption] [caption id="attachment_764" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Dr. Carlos Olivares - Gastroenterologist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_774" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dra. Adi Dominguez – Psychiatrist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_763" align="aligncenter" width="292"] Dr. Carlos Garcia – Urologist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_762" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Dr. Armando Joya Gastroenterologist Gastric Surgeon Bariatric Surgeon[/caption] [caption id="attachment_773" align="alignnone" width="244"] Dr. Roberto Gutierrez – Endocrinologist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_760" align="aligncenter" width="185"] Dr. Antonio Matilla Torres[/caption] [caption id="attachment_772" align="alignnone" width="226"] Dr. Ricardo Rivera – Plastic Surgeon[/caption] [caption id="attachment_759" align="aligncenter" width="159"] Dr. Alberto Marron - Orthopedic[/caption] [caption id="attachment_771" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dr. Omar Morales – GP, Transfusional Medicine and Tic-Born Disease Specialist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_758" align="aligncenter" width="208"] Dr. Adolfo Curiel - Cardiologist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_770" align="alignnone" width="186"] Dr. Luis Robles - Neurosurgeon[/caption] [caption id="attachment_769" align="alignnone" width="294"] Dr. Luis Arias – General Practitioner[/caption] [caption id="attachment_768" align="alignnone" width="272"] Dr. Jose Rivas - Radiologist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_767" align="alignnone" width="269"] Dr. Hector Escoto Vascular Specialist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_766" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dr. Felipe Martinez – Anesthesiologist Pain Control Specialist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_776" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dra. Fabiola Gallegos - Physical Therapy[/caption]   Transcript of the Conversation between Barry Kessler and Pamela Thompson Barry Kessler:            Alright, I am in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, ladies and gentlemen. And I have the honor of being here with Pamela Thompson of HealthCare Resources in Puerto Vallarta. Thank you so much for coming on the program Pamela. Pam Thompson:          Thank you for having me. Barry Kessler:            Now it seems like you are the go to person whenever, you know, when it happens to pertain to health issues. You seem to be the go to expert, according to all the local community anyway. And so first of all tell us about yourself and what was the path that led you to Puerto Vallarta. Pam Thompson:          I used to come here for vacation. Did that for many, many years. Fell in love with the place like everybody plus the right time to move here, so I did. Almost 28 years ago moved here full time. Worked in tourism for a while. Wanted to get back into healthcare. After doing a few other things in tourism went to work with air evacuation and long story but eventually worked my way into opening in health care resources. Barry Kessler:            Okay so health care resources, you are located where? Pam Thompson:          All over the place. Barry Kessler:            Everywhere? Pam Thompson:          My main office is at Hospital San Javier but I also work with a couple other hospitals. I work with 26 physicians and a couple of diagnostic companies. We are an independent company. Barry Kessler:            Excellent. Okay. Well sure seems like you found your niche here. Pam Thompson:          Oh I think so. Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Well this is a retirement town I would think on top of it being a big tourist destination. Lot of expats are moving here and living here. There is a lot ageing expats here. So what kind of medical plans do these expats get down in Mexico? Pam Thompson:          First I think you would be really surprised that it's not just not the retired and ageing. The past couple of years we have way more people who are, that are much younger than what used to be. Have way more request now for gynecologist and that's not just for menopause, it's for pregnant women. A lot more request for pediatricians. People are moving here that have small children. So it's a wide range of people moving here because now people can work from home, online. Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Pam Thompson:          They can work, you know, be located anywhere in the world. So we have a wide, it's not just, you know, over 65 type age group anymore Barry Kessler:            Yes. Pam Thompson:          It's a lot of baby boomers and what are they called, millennials now that are moving here Barry Kessler:            Yeah I noticed that. Alright. Well that is interesting and actually some of the restaurant owners that I spoke with are very young. Pam Thompson:          Yeah. Barry Kessler:            They have got young families. They have chosen to come here, start a business. Pam Thompson:          Right. Exactly. Barry Kessler:            Live here, raise their families here. So yeah, you are right. Alright. So what kind of medical insurance do these people get? Pam Thompson:          It varies. There are international policies. These are policies for people that live or work outside of their home country, either full or part time. Sometimes they get a traveler’s insurance. You can purchase a traveler’s insurance for a couple of days up to a year. Sometimes people purchase a Mexican private policy. You have to have permanent residency to purchase of Mexican private policy. Barry Kessler:            Okay. So- Pam Thompson:          It's little bit - the older you get, a little bit more difficult to purchase a policy. I think may be you are going to ask me later but Medicare doesn’t cover anything outside of the United States. Sometimes people, they have Medicare and a supplement, then they recommend that you have a good air evacuation policy so that if you have a critical medical situation, you have an air evac policy that could take you back to the United States. Barry Kessler:            Yeah that's smart. So you would say supplement what you have in the States if you are receiving Medicare Medicaid then basically have yourself something that you can use local for the small stuff.  Pam Thompson:          The most important thing is to have a plan. Do your homework. See what works here. I am sorry. See what’s covered here. See what’s accepted here. Make a plan before you come down or as soon as you get here. Barry Kessler:            Okay. good. Alright. And so how would you go back doing that? I mean, you just go online, you pick up the phone and?  Pam Thompson:          Well, we have a lot of people email me ahead of time or may be when they come down and they are looking either for a place to rent or they are looking a property to buy. Lot of times real estate agencies will or their real estate agents will give their clients my number and we are more than happy to sit down, have a chat, go over general health care information. It's not just about health insurance, it's about making sure, maybe you have medications that you have to take. We want to make sure they are available here. You want to check and see how much they cost. Maybe you have  cardiac issues. You want to make sure that, you know, you connect with the cardiologist here. There is lot of different issues you want to make sure and do your homework, have everything in place once you get here. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Pam Thompson:          Rather than wait until you are in the middle of an emergency. Barry Kessler:            Yeah that's for sure. Well I have your contact information Pam Thompson:          Sure. Barry Kessler:            On the blog post for this particular episode of the Puerto Vallarta travel show. You will be able to find it there and great. Okay so what would you say is the most common issue that you deal with as far as the ageing population here?  Pam Thompson:          Oh my goodness! There are urgent issues and there, the most … Barry Kessler:            Or maybe there isn't. Maybe it's just a, it just runs the gamut. Pam Thompson:          It runs the gamut. Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Okay. Pam Thompson:          Everything from, “I have an ear ache” to “My husband just died.” Barry Kessler:            Oh. Pam Thompson:          I mean that it's a wide variety. Barry Kessler:            Yeah, yeah. Pam Thompson:          It's a wide variety. Barry Kessler:            Well there is a ... Pam Thompson:          I never have a boring day. Barry Kessler:            I bet you don't. Well here in Puerto Vallarta would you say that like trip falls and stuff like that, broken ankles, broken wrists and stuff like that are pretty common. Pam Thompson:          Well you keep saying the ageing population... Barry Kessler:            I mean, I mean real. Pam Thompson:          I guess I am in that ageing population. Barry Kessler:            Me too. Pam Thompson:          Yeah we have a lot of, you know, falls, hip replacements, those kind of things. Yeah, orthopedic things. You know the cobblestones are streets are kind of hard to maneuver sometimes. Barry Kessler:            Yeah I know that. Pam Thompson:          So lot of orthopedic issues. I think, I think so. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Pam Thompson:          No, no there really isn't any one specific. Barry Kessler:            So it's like normal. It's like at home. right? Pam Thompson:          Yeah it's just like in the United States and Canada. Barry Kessler:            Yeah okay. Well speaking of that let’s talk about Mexican citizens. What kind of medical insurance do or what do they have? What do they use for medical issue? Pam Thompson:          There is no such thing as free medical care here. Doesn’t matter how poor you are. There is a vast difference between the public system and the private system. And that's important for the people that are going to be moving here to understand. The public system is the system that all the private hospitals … I mean I am sorry, the private system is what the private hospitals fall under where you and most of the doctors that I work with. The public system is the IMSS system and the regional hospital, that's the IMSS and Seguro Popular. Seguro Popular was created for the poorest of the poor by one of the ex-presidents of Mexico, I don't know how many years ago. But they are in it it's because there is no such as free medical care in Mexico. Many times people, non-Mexicans, have this idea that they are going to come down here and have free medical care or they are going to participate in the IMSS or the Seguro Popular system. They can, but they need to go take a look at the system. It's a vast difference than the private system. The regional hospital is … it's a sad place. I would suggest that they would go and take a look, ask any Mexican what they think about it. We collect donations for their - you need to take your own soap, you need to take your own shampoo. The staff there is wonderful. They work very, very, very hard with minimal resources. Maybe in other places in Mexico it's different. I have heard but it's over crowded, minimal resources. It's not a pleasant place and again the staff works extremely hard with minimal resources. It's not, I would never consider IMSS or Seguro Popular an insurance. But in some cases that's what people have to have. If one goes to a private hospital and there can't pay the bill then we have to send them on to the state hospital.  Barry Kessler:            Well, yes. Pam Thompson:          And -  Barry Kessler:            And that's like going off to Siberia. Pam Thompson:          Well no not really. Not really because they are Barry Kessler:            Okay. Pam Thompson:          Going to get the best care that they can give them out there. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Pam Thompson:          But it's going to be very different than the private system. They have volunteers that will go out and visit them and take soap and food and things like that. I just encourage people to the things that you know, the perfect system to go out and look at it first. Barry Kessler:            Right. Yeah and sounds little scary. Pam Thompson:          It is but and it's a sad situation and mostly for you know, it's for Mexicans and I often times feel bad when I have to send a non-Mexican out there because in reality I feel those beds are for deserving Mexicans. Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Pam Thompson:          But that's personal feeling.  Barry Kessler:            Well I understand. I agree with you. Alright, so people come here for you know, they don't come here expecting to get sick or anything like that. So people do come down here for medical tourism. You get involved in the medical tourism field? Pam Thompson:          I have many, we have many people that come down specifically to have medical services. It used to be years ago that people just came for plastic surgery or bariatric surgery. Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Pam Thompson:          Now they come for everything from hip replacement to cataract surgery, knee replacements. And I kind of look at medical tourism as little bit different. In the high season when I have, for example, this last high season I probably scheduled more MRIs than I ever have and that was because I would get emails and emails and phone calls, “Pam, somebody on the beach gave me your phone number. I am from Canada. I have been waiting for months for an MRI …” Barry Kessler:            Ah!! Pam Thompson:          “How soon can I get one here?” Well I can get you scheduled tomorrow. Okay, so then we set it up. To me that's kind of medical tourism as well.  Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Pam Thompson:          Or the same with a colonoscopy or an endoscopy, you know regular type procedures. So to me diagnostic services are sort of a medical tourism as well. Barry Kessler:            Yeah, although I would … you would never think that. You go, “Oh yeah I am coming here for you know a lift or this or that.” you never think, “Hey I will stop in for an endoscopy” Pam Thompson:          Right. Barry Kessler:            Or whatever. You are right. Pam Thompson:          Or we have people that come in the high season that plan ahead and they go ahead and get all their yearly studies done while they are here. The mammogram, you know their check ups, their physicals, you know, everything, the dermatology checks while they are here. So to me that's medical tourism as well. But as well we also have the plastic surgery and the big surgeries. Barry Kessler:            Yeah and do you get involved in that? Pam Thompson:          Oh yes. Quite often, there is many, you know just google medical tourism and you are going to come up with tons of companies. The difference, I think is that with a med … and most of medical tourism companies are not going to like that I say this but they are the middle man. And of course they are going to take a big chunk.  Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Pam Thompson:          And they also don't let you speak directly with the destination or the doctor. Where with me, I am in touch with the doctor, I am in the destination, there is not a big commission involved because I work in a different way with my doctors and hospitals. So, so yeah I am kind of all about cutting out that middle man.  Barry Kessler:            Good. Pam Thompson:          So yeah, we have, we do quite a few.  Barry Kessler:            Alright. How do you figure out, like price schedules and stuff like that? Do people …? Obviously they ask before they get it done. Pam Thompson:          Oh they write to me and tell me what they want done and it depends on the procedure. Barry Kessler:            Right. Pam Thompson:          Some of them I already have, I know. Barry Kessler:            Because you do them a lot. Pam Thompson:          Because I know what the doctor is going to charge. Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Pam Thompson:          We have a lot of package prices with you know, if somebody needs to come to have a hernia, I already know what that doctor’s package is with the hospital. If somebody is going to just you know, it just depends on what the procedure is. If it's a little bit different or if there is a complication, then I just check with the doctor and then I can send it back, send back the price to the patient. Barry Kessler:            Cool, wow! Alright. Well, what would you say is the most common procedure that's done here? Pam Thompson:          I think the most common request that I get is still for plastic surgery. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Pam Thompson:          That's the most common request. The most common procedure … well … it's still plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, lot more hip and knee replacements. Barry Kessler:            Really? Wow!  Pam Thompson:          I work with a urologist who does a lot of high foo prostate cancer surgery. Bariatric surgery. Well it just kind of varies. Barry Kessler:            Yeah, it sounds like it. Okay, well tell us about the quality of care. I mean, where are the hospitals that you deal with. We are sitting in one right now, San Javier, right? Pam Thompson:          Marina. Barry Kessler:            Right by the Marina. Are they here in Puerto Vallarta, in Guadalajara, where are they? Pam Thompson:          Well I .. for the hospitals that I work with, I actually go inside, I mean I go inside. I see the English speaking in-patients, whose right now it's a little bit less because we are more in a low season. San Javier Marina, across the street from where the cruise ships stop. Also Vallarta Medical Center on the south side of plaza Caracol.  I don't go all the time but also hospital might assist on the south side. Hospital San Javier Riviera in Nuevo Vallarta. We have other good private hospitals in the area. I don't work with them mainly because I don't have time. But they are all the Puerto Vallarta area. Of course there is many, many hospitals in Guadalajara to pick I mean but I am the most familiar with this area. Barry Kessler:            Sure. Pam Thompson:          The doctors I work with, 26 of all specialties. I am really picky about the doctors that I work with. We have every specialty available right now. And now we even have dermatologist, geriatric. I work with a diagnostic center, MRI. I mean it's really hard to kind of say what I do.  Barry Kessler:            Yeah. well sounds you do everything. Pam Thompson:          We do monthly screening clinics of all kinds, weekly speakers programs. Every year we do a huge, it's like a medical expo. Last year we had up to 4000 people attend. Barry Kessler:            Wow! Really? Puerto Vallarta? Really? Pam Thompson:          It's called medical matters. It's at the hotel Marriot. Three large rooms with speakers programs running continually. I spend a lot of time at the funeral home this year. Barry Kessler:            Wow! Pam Thompson:          And do assist, you know the family or the surviving spouse when somebody passes away. And I don't know. Barry Kessler:            Yeah, yeah. Pam Thompson:          It's just everyday it's different. Barry Kessler:            Yeah. So yeah the repatriation thing. So you help along with that too. I guess the whole life cycle happens here. Pam Thompson:          Yes. Barry Kessler:            In Puerto Vallarta. It isn't that different from any other place in the whole wide world, even though Pam Thompson:          Exactly. Barry Kessler:            We are in paradise. Pam Thompson:          Right. Barry Kessler:            Yeah. So besides the expats that live here for years at a time, of course we also have our fair share of snowbirds Pam Thompson:          Right. Barry Kessler:            Here in Puerto Vallarta. They come in from Canada, they come in from the upper reaches of the United States. So what kind of coverage can they get when, you know, their long time rent is not necessarily …? Pam Thompson:          For full time? Full time residence? Barry Kessler:            Well they are not going to be full time. They are going to be like six months out of the year. So … Pam Thompson:          Then they should … okay. Barry Kessler:            Do they need to do what you are talking about before? Pam Thompson:          Then they need a good traveler’s insurance. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Pam Thompson:          And a traveler’s insurance really needs to be purchased prior to departing their home country. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Pam Thompson:          So for example, ones that are going to be coming for next winter can start looking at options during the summer. And I always say this is I think Canadians must learn in school that they need to have a traveler’s insurance Barry Kessler:            Really? Pam Thompson:          because it's pretty rare that a Canadian arrives without traveler’s insurance. Barry Kessler:            Ha! Pam Thompson:          It's very rare. Canadians are well prepared and they come with a good traveler’s insurance. People from United States, not so much. Barry Kessler:            Not so much. Pam Thompson:          And it's usually they are the ones that end up with a critical situation and then they are surprised that they are, you know, their Medicare supplement or HMO doesn’t pay directly outside of the United States. So in the summer months or prior to their vacation, whether they are coming for a month, two weeks or six months, they need to start looking at options. There is a lot of very good traveler’s insurance out there. A good traveler’s insurance will include an air evacuation policy in it and as I said Canadians are well aware of traveller’s insurance and their traveller’s insurance almost always includes an air evacuation policy. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Is it expensive? You know? Have you ever -? Pam Thompson:          Traveler’s insurance? Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Have you looked at it? Pam Thompson:          No, they are all very different prices. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Pam Thompson:          But I mean it's not cheap. Barry Kessler:            Right. Pam Thompson:          But I always, you know, tell people cheap isn't always better. Barry Kessler:            Right. Pam Thompson:          You want one that, you know, if you pay, you know, 10 or 15 bucks for traveler’s insurance obviously they are not going to do too much for you. Barry Kessler:            That might not save your life. Pam Thompson:          That's right. Barry Kessler:            Right. So you might as well, if you are thinking about like living you might consider just getting the right kind. Pam Thompson:          One other thing I always stress to people that it's really probably one of the most important things to know is that insurance here is only accepted for inpatient services. You always, always have to pay out of pocket for consults, emergency room visits, medications, yeah, yeah, x-rays, lab, any of those things. You can turn it in for re-imbursement. That's not a problem. We will help you do that. But it's only accepted as form of payment for inpatient services normally with a minimum 24 hours stay. That's really important. Barry Kessler:            That is important. Pam Thompson:          You can't just go to the doctor and have a consult and flip out your insurance card. The receptionist will look at you kind of funny and say, “I want money.” Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Alright, so are, you know, credit cards accepted here? Pam Thompson:          Yes. Barry Kessler:            Alright. Pam Thompson:          Yes, of course. Barry Kessler:            Alright, right on. well bring your medical insurance and bring your credit card. Pam Thompson:          And your credit card. Barry Kessler:            Okay bring them both. Pam Thompson:          Right.  Barry Kessler:            So you do get involved with the like medical emergency repatriations as well? I imagine. Pam Thompson:          Sure. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Pam Thompson:          You know we don't do as many air evacuations as we used to because we have, we can take care of the patient here. Barry Kessler:            Yeah you must be … Pam Thompson:          But we do, we have done a few flights this season. There is different reasons why people would be air evacuated back to Canada or the United States. If it's a, going to be a long time recovery like may be a stroke patient and … here we don't have a … we have hospital or home. We don't have a like a long term rehab. Barry Kessler:            There is no rehab centers. Pam Thompson:          Right. So it's going to be really expensive to stay in a, you know hospital. Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Pam Thompson:          So you know they are going to … it's better to go home. Barry Kessler:            Alright. Pam Thompson:          And a lot of times the family wants the patient home. So then we do a, do an air evacuation. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Pam Thompson:          And the air evacuation is very, very expensive and it must be paid upfront, before that plane leave take off down the runway. So it's important to have air evacuation policy or have your insurance include an air evac policy. Barry Kessler:            Good. Alright. I think it's a great idea. We talked a little bit about having to be a citizen to get medical benefits. So if somebody was coming down here to live full time you would suggest, you know, getting a residency all straightened away so you can eventually get medical insurance in Mexico? Pam Thompson:          Not necessarily. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Pam Thompson:          Only if you want to have, I mean it's up to the person if they want to be a resident. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Pam Thompson:          A permanent resident, that's a personal decision. For medical benefits, in order to apply for Seguro Popular which would cover you only at the state hospital which isn't all that ... Barry Kessler:            Which is the horror show that Pamela was just telling us. Pam Thompson:          No, it's not necessarily a horror show.  Barry Kessler:            Oh alright. Okay, not a horror show. Pam Thompson:          But it's just not … it's very different than the private ...  Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Pam Thompson:          System. But sometimes that's all anybody can afford. Barry Kessler:            Sure. Pam Thompson:          Then you have to have your residency. But also there is some very good Mexican private policies.  Barry Kessler:            Okay … Pam Thompson:          But you have to ... Barry Kessler:            That's what you are getting at. Pam Thompson:          Yeah. that's not a horror show and there are some good policies but you have to have your permanent residency. Barry Kessler:            Okay. So you do need to get that permanent residency. Pam Thompson:          For that, yeah. Barry Kessler:            For that. Pam Thompson:          Sure. Barry Kessler:            Otherwise you are just doing it with what you were talking before. You are supplementing and you are … Pam Thompson:          And there is also, you know, the other option which is part of the public system but you still have to apply. Some people think they automatically can get it as the IMSS system. IMSS is a government program for people that are employed. Mexican workers by law, their employers pay for them to participate in the system. Barry Kessler:            Interesting. Pam Thompson:          Non-Mexicans can apply but there is a long list of pre-existing conditions. So if one has certain pre-existing conditions they wont qualify for it. Barry Kessler:            You better be healthy. Pam Thompson:          Yeah and they’ve added a lot of pre-existing conditions. So, but that, it's kind of confusing but that's also part of the public system. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Alright. What is …? I think we already talked about the most common issue that you work with day to day, which is everything. You don't really have anything special here. What type of coverage would you get if you are coming to Puerto Vallarta? We have talked … Pam Thompson:          As a visitor? Barry Kessler:            As a visitor. What would you do? Pam Thompson:          Well I would just,I would make sure and have a good traveller- Barry Kessler:            Just get that travelers insurance? Pam Thompson:          Yeah. Barry Kessler:            And it doesn’t really matter if you come in for a week or …? Pam Thompson:          No. Barry Kessler:            Or a month or …? Pam Thompson:          Just have a good traveller’s insurance. Barry Kessler:         Just do it for a week even. Pam Thompson:          Right.  Barry Kessler:            Right? Because There are issues. There are people … Pam Thompson:          Of course. Barry Kessler:            That get in trouble. You know they, they don't have to be long term travelers to have a medical issue. Pam Thompson:          Exactly. Barry Kessler:            Alright. What’s the biggest mistake you can make when you are buying, let’s say, medical insurance in Mexico? Is there something that you would kind of tell people to stay away from or don't do that or …? Pam Thompson:          Well you don't necessarily, you don't know it's … it's kind of hard to say buying medical insurance in Mexico. I will say buying medical insurance period because you are not always going to buy your medical insurance in Mexico. One of the things that I said in an article I wrote recently is, it's not always the case, but I say, I have seen in the past, especially this past year, a policy sometimes is just as good as the agent you buy it from. Some agents, and I use the term loosely, are don't really know the policy. You know, go to a website that have many of the insurance policies. Pretty much anybody can become an agent. They just make a commission on it. Some of them don't really even understand the policy. You want an agent that's going to be there to help you and that really understands the policy in case you have a claim or you have an emergency. That's really important. Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Pam Thompson:          I mean a lot of … many of them you can just go online and purchase. And that probably okay for a short term traveller’s insurance. But if you are purchasing a, you know, a year around policy, you know, regular policy, you are here full time. Make sure you are with an agent that understands the policy and that goes for an international policy or a Mexican private policy. And there are some very good agents in the area. And there is also some people that are just kind of in it to get the commision, they don't really understand the policy. that's an important ... Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Pam Thompson:          Important point.  Barry Kessler:            Excellent. That's good to know. Is there …? Pam Thompson:          And I don't sell insurance by the way. Barry Kessler:            Okay. Pam Thompson:          That's really important that people know. Barry Kessler:            Well you know everybody has got to Google search. Do it yourselves, everybody. And you should always, you know, follow up with these Google searches with, you know, just find out what their record is. Okay, if it's an insurance company that's got a bad record, believe me there will be a trail of people saying, “Hey stay away from these people.” so do your homework, double check before you buy the policy and like Pamela said get yourselves somebody who is experienced, not a fly by night. Pam Thompson:          I do have a list of reps that I can recommend and that I work with. I can tell you which hospitals work with which insurance companies and I can answer any questions but I don't sell any insurance. Barry Kessler:            Okay, good. Alright well I will have links for you to get hold of Pam and ask her those questions if and when you need it and believe me if you are going to be coming down here, you will have some questions for Pamela. Have we forgotten anything? Is there something that we haven’t touched base on yet about medical here in Puerto Vallarta? Pam Thompson:          Oh probably but I can't remember. I mean anyone is welcome to send me an email. I prefer an email over a phone call. It's really kind of hard to describe what I do. I work closely with both the Canadian and US consulate. The most important thing is do your homework, have an emergency plan, we do a lot of conferences. I do a conference in the fall called ‘End of Life Decisions and Banderas Bay’. That's a real uplifting topic. Barry Kessler:            Oh yeah. I just said, Yeah baby, it's a good one. Pam Thompson:          You know, what to … how to die here but those are the important topic. Barry Kessler:            Yes, yeah well. Pam Thompson:          We do a lot of fun, you know, kind of topics too. I am always looking for a few volunteers, work with the kids with cancer. That's why when you saw at my office it looked like Sounds club. Barry Kessler:            Yeah it did. Pam Thompson:          I am real proud of my doctors. I have worked with them for many years. I think they are really professional. I think they are really good people. I don't know. I think we have covered everything. They are welcome to get on my newsletter list. We send a monthly newsletter of all of our clinics and our speakers programs. Well that's about it. Barry Kessler:            Okay. We will have all of the great links so that you can get in touch with Pamela. Send her an email. Don't pick up the phone and call her. She gets busy … Pam Thompson:          You can call if it's an emergency but ... Barry Kessler:            Yeah. Pam Thompson:          Prefer an email. Barry Kessler:            She is a busy, busy lady you guys. So keep that in mind but also remember that she is here to help. You know, I have spoken with a lot of people in town and a lot of important people in town and more than once I have heard them say, “Pam Thompson saved my life.” Pam Thompson:          Aww!  Barry Kessler:            And you know I think that that says a lot. Pam Thompson:          Thank you. Barry Kessler:            About you and about how people feel about you. Pam Thompson:          Thank you. Barry Kessler:            And I just thank you so much for coming on the program and sharing all this great information with my listeners and once again I will have all that information that you can get a hold of Pam on my website. Thanks again.

Desde la prehistoria hasta la actualidad, repasamos lo importante que han sido los arcos y las flechas en diferentes culturas y lugares. Visitamos varias batallas en las que las flechas fueron clave. Acompañadnos desde la gran batalla de Carras hasta el ocaso de las flechas en Ceriñola. ¿Te has quedado sin temas de conversación para el café de media mañana en el trabajo? ¡Escúchanos y serás la estrella del café de mañana!

Una semana más, regresa el mejor programa de motorsport de la radio española. En esta entrega encontrarás... -Jaime Arsuaga nos trae toda la información e impresiones de la presentación del RENAULT MEGANE SPORT TOURER. -Carlos Enríquez de Salamanca nos cuenta qué está haciendo en el Circuito de Los Arcos. -Charlamos en nuestro estudio del Circuito del Jarama con el matrimonio más racing del panorama nacional: ALBERTO SANSEGUNDO y EVA NAVAS. -Miguel Fuster nos pone al día de todo lo que vamos a encontrar en el Rally de La Nucía. -Conversamos con Manuel Aviñó, candidato a presidir la RFEdA. -Bárbara Santos (responsable de eventos y patrocinios de VW) y Albert Casamitjana (Responsable de producto de VW) nos cuentan en qué consiste el VOLKSWAGEN RACE TOUR y nos adelantan algo de una fiesta sorpresa en el Jarama... -Fernando González prueba el Volkswagen UP. Vuelta Rápida GT, el rincón racing de LIBERTAD FM. Dirigido y presentado por Ramón Biosca.

Let's re-walk the Camino Francés together! Whereas many of the pilgrim interviews on the podcast take a thematic approach, focusing on a few big picture issues, this series of episodes will dig more into the specifics of walking. This episode picks up where Episode 15 left off, in Los Arcos. Deb Roush of Melbourne, Australia shares stories on the next three stages, leading us into Santo Domingo de la Calzada; David Smith of Dublin, Ireland (clearskiescamino.com) picks up the trail from there and leads us on to Burgos. Do you have opinions or questions on this part of the route? Join the conversation at facebook.com/CaminoPodcast.

Let's re-walk the Camino Francés together! Whereas many of the pilgrim interviews on the podcast take a thematic approach, focusing on a few big picture issues, this series of episodes will dig more into the specifics of walking. In this episode, conversations center on the first six stages of the Camino Francés. Cathy Diaz reflects on the first part of the pilgrimage, between St Jean Pied de Port and Pamplona/Cizur Menor, and then Rebecca Gallo picks it up from there, carrying on to Los Arcos.

Una cosa es que le mesero sea amable y otra que te pique el ombligo y torteé a tu vieja... que no mamen.

Aeromodelismo: El Club Ala K de Los Arcos va a organizar el Campeonato de Espa