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And you thought we were done talking about the Christmas thing on the Malecon? The Conchas Chinas neighborhood association seems to be in deep doo-doo. A photographic exhibition is installed in Marina Vallarta. PLUS, more end-of-year best-of lists and more!

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

A gas tank exploded in a Conchas Chinas residence injuring four and damaging surrounding properties. http://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/tres-quemados-en-terrible-explosion-en-una-residencia-de-conchas-chinas/

La Lija sports complex suffers damage when large trucks came in to install… http://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/destruyen-jardineras-y-temen-danos-en-espacio-de-la-lija-por-instalacion-de-juegos-mecanicos/

… the Christmas train, carousel and cable car that were originally destined for the Malecón. https://contralinea.net/reubican-carrusel-y-trenecito-para-desahogar-el-malecon-en-la-lija-para-acercarlos-a-colonias-dicen/

Conchas Chinas residents are allegedly considering suing their home owner’s association for fraud. http://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/buscan-denunciar-a-la-asociacion-de-vecinos-de-conchas-chinas-por-presunto-fraude%e2%80%a8/

LEISURE

Uber increases—along with other platforms—during the holiday season raise eyebrows. https://www.informador.mx/economia/Mejor-caminando-Critican-en-redes-las-elevadas-tarifas-de-Uber-DiDi-y-Cabify-20211217-0117.html

Puerto Vallarta is the second most searched destination (after Acapulco) for Christmas holiday vacations. Good luck finding a place to stay at this stage of the game! https://contralinea.net/puerto-vallarta-segundo-destino-mas-buscado-por-mexicanos-para-las-fiestas-decembrinas-en-booking-com/

Check out this photography exhibition in Marina Vallarta. https://contralinea.net/davalos-en-la-inauguracion-de-exposiciones-fotograficas-en-el-malecon-de-marina-vallarta/

If you’re in town this evening and would like a taste of Duo Dorado, they are performing at Nacho Daddy. https://www.facebook.com/events/346022380652927/

WATCH: This video montage of Amy and Fernando performing together didn’t stream all that well last night, so we uploaded it separately. https://www.facebook.com/pacoojedalive/videos/937830400174274/

The best TV shows of 2021, courtesy of the Huffington Post (IN ENGLISH). https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-tv-shows-2021-succession_n_61bc1528e4b0a372247625a7

Geek out! The James Webb Space Telescope is poised to launch on the early morning of Christmas Eve (IN ENGLISH). https://www.cnet.com/news/most-powerful-nasa-telescope-ever-about-to-change-how-we-see-universe/

Navidad en Puerto Vallarta / Christmas in Puerto Vallarta
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We have arrived at our first port, Puerto Vallarta! We try out the local tacos, birria, and tortas. And, a special nighttime excursion, Rhythm of the Night! Picture a mix between Cirque du Soleil and a Latin Luau and you have a spectacular show with an unlimited dinner buffet!

If you missed it, here’s Part 1, embarkation day:

Sea Day 1:

Sea Day 2:

Carnival Cruise Line www.carnival.com

Intro artwork by Andrew Denina (Instagram: drawmatic.png and dreww.jpg)

Intro jingle by Lemme Duyer Music
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Check out our Instagram & Snapchat for more pics from our adventures! lewhoo220 and tacobill35.
Also check out our Facebook page under Bill & Lisa’s Travel Page for a preview on where we are before the vlog comes out.
And finally, our new TikTok channel, @bill_lisa_food_travel

Navidad/ Christmas
Puerto Vallarta
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The problem of homelessness in Puerto Vallarta increases. An update on the upcoming vehicle verification. Joint Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit promotion gets complicated. PLUS, it’s Friday and we explore Las Gaviotas.

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Homelessness is increasing in Puerto Vallarta. https://vallartaopina.net/contabiliza-el-dif-vallarta-cerca-de-250-indigentes-ya-busca-solucion/

Hortensia Dueñas Salcedo is the new ‘Reglamentos’ director. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/reglamentos-seguira-anticorrupcion-51619

Joint promotion of Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit gets complicated with a hospitality tax increase in Nayarit. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/en-riesgo-vallarta-riviera-nayarit-51613

Over 120 permits are extended to Pitillal businesses to sell their wares on the street during the holidays. https://contralinea.net/expidieron-por-lo-menos-120-permisos-para-feria-navidena-en-el-pitillal/

Vehicle verification is not as successful as hoped in Guadalajara. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2021/12/16/fracasa-verificacion-obligatoria-en-guadalajara-y-ya-vienen-a-vallarta/

LEISURE

231 years ago today, the Aztec Sun Stone was discovered in Mexico City. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1122758035128812

Have you checked out this fun mural at La Colonia Burgers in Versalles? https://www.facebook.com/LaColoniaBurgers/posts/429534098717029

More and more people are talking about RISE’s So You Think You Can Rise local talent competition. https://www.facebook.com/events/237024235205949/?ref=newsfeed

We just discovered that artisan brewery Los Cuentos has their own tap room and will hopefully visit it soon. https://www.facebook.com/loscuentostaproom

I can’t self-care my way into feeling better anymore (IN ENGLISH). https://www.huffpost.com/entry/self-care-feeling-better-pandemic_l_61ba8093e4b0a3722473019f

Five damaging food comments we say too often around the holidays (IN ENGLISH). https://www.huffpost.com/entry/damaging-food-comments-holidays_l_61b9512de4b0082cde837612

Puerto Vallarta’s ‘reglamentos’ director is fired. Vaccination campaign ran smoother than the previous day. We share echoes from yesterday’s impromptu walk. PLUS, we have a glitchy Taco Tuesday, but that’s ok—it is Wednesday, after all!

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

José Luis Pelayos, Director of ‘Reglamentos’ is fired for irregular conduct. http://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/destituyen-al-director-de-reglamentos-por-conductas-irregulares/

The second day of Covid-19 vaccinations went smoothly. Today is the last day of the current campaigns! https://contralinea.net/sin-contratiempos-fluida-y-agil-segunda-jornada-de-refuerzo-a-adultos-mayores/

Mayor Michel sets shop at the SEAPAL offices temporarily, to closely supervise this and other independent municipal organizations. http://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/es-luis-michel-un-presidente-de-tiempo-completo/

Apparently the judge that is allowing for an irregular construction project in Marina Vallarta has a shady past. https://contralinea.net/magistrado-que-favorece-construccion-en-marina-vallarta-ya-ha-sido-senalado-varias-veces/

LEISURE

55 years ago today, the first jetplane (from Mexicana Airlines) arrived in Puerto Vallarta. https://contralinea.net/hace-55-anos-en-la-historia-de-puerto-vallarta/

City Hall is hoping Malecón businesses will ‘sponsor’ the Christmas Village casitas for a tax-deductible donation. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/adornaran-casitas-de-kermes-51564

The 25 best classical music tracks of 2021, courtesy of The New York Times (IN ENGLISH). https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/15/arts/music/best-classical-music-opera-recordings.html

The 21 best movies of 2021, courtesy of VOX (IN ENGLISH). https://www.vox.com/22826203/best-movies-2021-streaming-theaters

Tickets are selling well for “One Night Only: A spectacular Musical Extravaganza” at Teatro Vallarta! Get yours here. https://teatrovallarta.com/one-night-only-a-spectacular-musical-extravaganza/teatro-vallarta/2021/12/30

Our next live conversation will be this coming Friday, with singer Amy Armstrong and guitarist Fernando González. Join us LIVE for an awesome Q&A! https://www.facebook.com/297210229081822/posts/304141685055343

(Not really) TACO TUESDAY: El Tacón de Marlin
If you think of burritos as tacos assembled differently, you will LOVE this seafood burrito restaurant in 5 de Diciembre!

Looking for a day trip in Puerto Vallarta? In this vlog we provide two day trips that might just be worth taking to avoid the large crowds of Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta is considered one of the best beach destinations in Mexico and because of that sometimes the beaches and malecon can get crowded. In this vlog we take you on two adventures outside of Puerto Vallarta. We will show you how to get from La Zona Romantica to Boca de Tomatlan which is approximately a 30 minute bus ride. In Boca de Tomatlan the adventure begins as you can hike to the beaches or to the waterfalls. First we head to Playa Las Ánimas and give our tips on how to get there and how to avoid getting overcharged.

On the second day we take you the quiet beach town of Quimixto. Here we go on an adventure hike through rivers, hills till we arrive to the GORGEOUS waterfalls in Quimixto. If you’re feeling adventurous Quimixto is also a great spot to surf and enjoy some fresh seafood. Quimixto was our favorite beach and even better than any beach in Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta tourism can get crowded during peak seasons and these day trips are a perfect escape to avoid those large crowds. Nothing is better than a little adventure!

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I flew to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to escape the winter blues. I’m so glad I did.