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Second vaccine for folks in their 40s starts tomorrow. Sea turtles arrive. The Mexico City Zócalo installation is lovely, but… Colima and Nayarit break Covid-19 records. PLUS, unexpected (and lovely) restaurant adventures from yesterday!

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Colima and Nayarit break their daily Covid-19 new case records. https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/estados/colima-y-nayarit-rompen-records-de-contagios-de-covid-19

Over 700,000 folks in Jalisco over 50 did not get vaccinated when they could. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2021/08/14/casi-700-mil-jaliscienses-mayores-de-50-anos-no-se-vacunaron/

Cruise ship passengers will be randomly tested for Covid-19 to disembark in Puerto Vallarta. https://contralinea.net/seran-pruebas-alertarias-al-10-de-los-pasajeros-de-cruceros-para-autorizar-el-desembarque/

The Zocalo installation in Mexico City is overwhelmed with attendance. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/comunidad/funcion-memoria-luminosa-en-el-zocalo-se-desbordo-sheinbaum/1466100

LEISURE

Local hotel signed a reforestation agreement with authorities from the nearby El Jorullo Municipality. https://vallartaopina.net/firman-convenio-para-la-reforestacion-en-el-ejido-el-jorullo/

Check out Canopy River’s Facebook page to learn how you can enjoy their swimming pool on a day pass. https://www.facebook.com/CanopyRiver

Sea turtles arrive in Nuevo Vallarta beaches. https://vallartaopina.net/reportan-primera-arribazon-de-tortugas-que-desovan-en-playas-de-nuevo-vallarta/

Mexican composer Arturo Márquez’s latest composition, ‘Fandango,’ premiered in LA next week. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/expresiones/el-compositor-arturo-marquez-espera-el-estreno-mundial-de-fandango-su-mas-reciente-obra

Awesome American comfort food at Whiskey Kitchen! https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyKitchenPV

Awesome paella available at Mama Caguama’s Takos & Beer on Sundays after 5 pm! https://www.facebook.com/MamaCaguamas/

Congratulations to our friends at Beach Crossers for getting a mention on Lonely Planet! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/getting-around-puerto-vallarta

Follow Beach Crossers on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/beach.crossers