Those who have had the opportunity to visit Puerto Vallarta will most likely be familiar with the most iconic church in PV – Our Lady of Guadalupe. Every time I visit this beautiful sun kissed city, I walk by the church on my first full day. For me, this church is the quintessential symbol of …
Wow it feels like coming home. Welcome to vibrant and friendly Puerto Vallarta! I don’t reside here, however I have spent many months on this coast and specifically in this city. There is something magical about PV that continues to draw me back into her embrace. One of my very favourite things to do in …
The second leg of my journey was from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta. I flew Aeromexico once again and I can’t say enough about their great service. I’ll have to dedicate a post to Aeromexico, I was just that impressed. The haze was considerably heavier when I left the city but made for a dramatic …
Yesterday was a travel day for me, a change of locations within Mexico. I was flying from Cancun to Mexico City on Aeromexico for the first leg of the journey. I woke up way to early, always do on a travel day. It turns out it was a blessing in disguise. As I was sipping …
I have two posts now showcasing the colourful homes here in Po Mo Mexico. I thought it was time to show off the sleek & beautiful contemporary homes in Puerto Morelos. By now, I have been wandering the beach town and the colonias extensively. I would say I have been up and down most of …
It’s all about the beautiful hibiscus today. Here in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, hibiscus plants abound. If you are a tropical flower admirer, you will be delighted walking around this lovely little town. Because I have been able to photograph so many of these amazing flowers, I have decided to dedicate an entire post to the …
Looking to keep up your exercise regime while travelling or on holiday? You are in luck. There are many options of gyms & areas to work out in Puerto Morelos. For a fairly small town, there are a surprising number of gyms here. If you are looking for a place to workout, you will have …
This morning my walk took me to the market of course, its Sunday after all, and the local market was in full swing my 8:30am. There seemed to be more stalls today, perhaps because it was the first one of the New Year. If you are new to the colonias area, this eclectic & exciting …
One of my favourite things about photography is that I can capture amazing little vignettes around town. When viewing a photo of a house for example, one tends to see the larger image of the structure itself. Many of the homes here in Puerto Morelos are beautiful for sure, but it’s the small details that …
Spending a large portion of my life in Canada, celebrating Three Kings Day is truly unfamiliar to me. Growing up, the only day around Christmas that was celebrated, was well Christmas day! Christmas eve was a night of feasting and boxing day was a day to shop, but Christmas day was the special day. Here …
The bulk of this post is about colourful casa’s in the Colonias of Puerto Morelos. But before I go there, I have to tell you the best news. A magical thing happened this morning on my walk-a-bout town. I headed out towards the stop for the colectivo as I was on route for the beach …
The plants that we Canadians are trying to keep alive and thrive in our cold northern climate, are the same plants that grow here by abandon in Puerto Morelos Mexico. Po Mo is a tropical plant lovers paradise! Not only will you see brightly coloured flowers everywhere you look, but the foliage is what you …
This morning I witnessed a singular act of kindness here in Puerto Morelos that sparked in me, a huge moment of joy. I was out on my daily long walk. Well actually three walks today. I had to restock the kitchen so I made several trips out and back purchasing the various necessities. On my …
Its a new year today. A common day to take stock, make plans, change old habits and look forward to new possibilities. This is my year. I have no big plans. I don’t know where I’m heading. I have a general idea of countries I’d like to visit, but really I’m flying by the seat …
Today is a good day to do some reflecting on 2022. Generally I don’t look back at the past. Its too easy to get wrapped up in previous stressors and times of unease. However, today being the last day of the year, and my last post for this year, I thought it was time to …
This is something I really enjoy seeing here. Charismatic hand painted Mexican business signs. Sometimes these paintings will fill an entire wall, sometimes a small logo near the name of the enterprise. They are unique, striking and often times really, really well done. A piece of art for sure. So far on my walks in …
I wish everyone today, a Feliz Navidad and Happy Christmas. It is a rainy day in Puerto Morelos. The skies have been overcast and full of water for three days now with this Norte. I can hear the Mexican families in the homes around me, cooking their feasts for this special day. The smells in …
Last week I walked around one area of the colonias in Puerto Morelos with the purpose of looking at the Christmas lights on the casas. I wanted to see how they compared with our lights back in Canada. Well the extent of the decorations was utterly charming. Back in Canada, in the small town that …
If you are a market lover like myself, the Sunday market in the colonias of Puerto Morelos is not to be missed. Each Sunday, is a fair sized, open aired market that generally operates between the hours of 9am-2pm. Set up under the shade of the trees and along the sidewalks are individual stalls selling …
How to get around Puerto Morelos is very easy and straight forward. There are two areas of Puerto Morelos. The town at the beach is where most of the hotels are and where tourists generally spend their holiday. It consists of three main streets that run horizontal to the shore. The colonias is where most …