Easter Sunday is a day of huge celebrations here in Malta, for it is the resurrection of Jesus today. The church bells have been ringing for hours! Fire crackers have been booming, people have been throwing confetti and candy from their windows as processions pass by on the streets below. Happy Easter from Malta! I …
I wrote a post yesterday about the produce, fruits and veggies at the market. Their beauty and abundance consumed me. But there were so many other delightful things. So today, I’ll write about more goodies from Birgu market, the bread, seafood, antipasti & flowers. With Easter fast approaching, I have noticed some traditional baked goods …
One of my favourite things about Puerto Vallarta is the Malecon boardwalk. This beautiful walkway stretches from the Hotel Rosita to just past the Pier at Playa Los Muertos. Starting at the hotel, are a number of amazing sculptures on the Malecon that perfectly showcase the talent in this vibrant city. The Malecon in Puerto …
The day after I had the unfortunate attempted mugging, I really needed some love. There is a small island in the middle of the Rio Cuale (river Cuale). At the far end, is a park. To get my much needed love session, I decided that playing with cats in the Cuale Island park would be …
When ever I travel to a new destination, I try to make a point of visiting the local cemetery. I find them utterly fascinating in many ways. Visiting this coastal cemetery and seeing graves tumbling into the sea at La Penita was a new experience for me. For I have never been to a cemetery …
If you are a researcher like me, sometimes it is nice to see what a place actually looks like before you arrive. That way you can be prepared and won’t be surprised if the landscape doesn’t look the way you imagined. Old Town Street scenes in Puerto Vallarta is what this post will show you. …
One thing you will notice when you walk around this vibrant city are the beautiful old Mexican houses in Puerto Vallarta. A favourite travel pastime for me is exploring neighbourhoods in depth and not only noticing the architecture that surrounds me but also the use of various materials. Here in the port city of Puerto …
When I travel to a new destination, I like to make a point of visiting a cemetery. It is fascinating to me to see the cultural differences surrounding the ending of life, between what I am used to and where I am visiting. Visiting a local cemetery in Puerto Vallarta is quite easy, for there …
There are so many gorgeous murals in Mexico. It really is an art form that has been accepted here and promoted. I never tire of looking at and photographing all of the incredible street art, everywhere I travel. In this post I will show you the best Mayan murals in Puerto Vallarta. I will stipulate …
If you have been following along on this travel blog thus far, you may have caught on that I have a slight obsession with doors. I’m not sure what this comes from, however I remain fascinated with beautiful doors in Puerto Vallarta and elsewhere. Most of this past week, I have concentrated on further exploration …
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 …
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 …
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 …
There is colour everywhere you look in Mexico. Plants always seem to be in bloom and produce stands are overflowing with their colourful bounty. Walking around every town that I have had the privilege to explore so far, are brightly painted murals. And here is no exception, the beautiful Puerto Morelos murals are everywhere! Mayan …