As I said in the very first posting of this Blog…“What will follow in additional blogs will be an informal collection of observations and comments “from where I sit” in retirement. Most will be mine; however, I might include excerpts from others who at the moment have better expressed my thoughts. What follows’ is in my opinion the best written statement of what’s special about living in Puerto Vallarta that could ever be made.
“My original intention for the last issue of the year is always to recap all the reasons why I love living Puerto Vallarta. You know, something like “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…” So, with all due credit to Elizabeth Barret Browning...
How do I love thee, Puerto Vallarta? Let me count the ways... I love to wake up each day to the depth and breadth and height of your bay and your beautiful mountains. I love thee by sun and I love thee by moonlight. I love your warmth, your people and your babies, your cats and your dogs (except those that bark all night ‘cause they’re ignored by their owners), your butterflies and dragonflies, and the sounds of your birds in my garden. I love your rivers and your flowers. I love to walk along Olas Altas, and to have a cup of strong espresso on Vitea’s outdoor terrace as I watch the little children playing in the Malecon and the sun put on another of its spectacular sunset shows. I love to sit at Starbucks by the main square as I watch the tourists wander through the artists’ paintings in front of Los Arcos. I love the fact that there is music everywhere, all the time. I love to walk along the Malecon at night, when it is all lit up and beautiful and teeming with happy people, and I never tire of the fireworks with which the Marigalante embellishes our night skies, every night. I love the fact that everything is within reach, the traditional right next to the modern. I love the beauty of the artworks in the galleries all over town and the incredible haute cuisine we can all enjoy here, as well as the delicious tacos, quesadillas and authentic birria at the food stands on the street where I live.
I love the joy with which you live life, Vallarta, a life that is casual, laid back, comfortable, warm and friendly. And if it is granted to me, I hope to remain right here, in your embrace, for as long as I live.”
…Excerpted from “She Said…”, by Anna Reisman, PV Mirror, VOL. 2, Issue 64, December 26, 2009 to January 1, 2010, pg. 18
“My original intention for the last issue of the year is always to recap all the reasons why I love living Puerto Vallarta. You know, something like “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…” So, with all due credit to Elizabeth Barret Browning...
How do I love thee, Puerto Vallarta? Let me count the ways... I love to wake up each day to the depth and breadth and height of your bay and your beautiful mountains. I love thee by sun and I love thee by moonlight. I love your warmth, your people and your babies, your cats and your dogs (except those that bark all night ‘cause they’re ignored by their owners), your butterflies and dragonflies, and the sounds of your birds in my garden. I love your rivers and your flowers. I love to walk along Olas Altas, and to have a cup of strong espresso on Vitea’s outdoor terrace as I watch the little children playing in the Malecon and the sun put on another of its spectacular sunset shows. I love to sit at Starbucks by the main square as I watch the tourists wander through the artists’ paintings in front of Los Arcos. I love the fact that there is music everywhere, all the time. I love to walk along the Malecon at night, when it is all lit up and beautiful and teeming with happy people, and I never tire of the fireworks with which the Marigalante embellishes our night skies, every night. I love the fact that everything is within reach, the traditional right next to the modern. I love the beauty of the artworks in the galleries all over town and the incredible haute cuisine we can all enjoy here, as well as the delicious tacos, quesadillas and authentic birria at the food stands on the street where I live.
I love the joy with which you live life, Vallarta, a life that is casual, laid back, comfortable, warm and friendly. And if it is granted to me, I hope to remain right here, in your embrace, for as long as I live.”
…Excerpted from “She Said…”, by Anna Reisman, PV Mirror, VOL. 2, Issue 64, December 26, 2009 to January 1, 2010, pg. 18
Such a lovely life down there. Be nice to mention, DAD, that you have 6 kids in the US who miss you and Dolores very much. I'm just the newly appointed MIDDLE CHILD who is very vocal!! Glad you found your passion!! Love to both Dolores and you!
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