Nuevo Vallarta













Well it's been a week in Nuervo Vallarta. Not too shabby, although we are all ready to be back on the water. We've had some really good times here, downtown Puerto Vallarta is beautiful, lots of local artists and lots of Senor Frogs. We opted to take the bus downtown which costs a whole $1. The transportation here is awesome. Lots of walking and exploring back streets. Our favorite place to eat had 5 tacos for $35 pesos.

We met a nice gal who was from the midwest by herself, she called us her "group therapy". She recommended a place called "The Cheeky Monkey" which has a beautiful view of the bay and $1 beers all day long.

There was some work to be done on the boat, mostly the auto pilot which was fixed yesterday but now we are waiting anxiously for the wire transfer so we can push off.

Our next stop is Barra de Navidad about a days trip from here, known for seafood..... from there we continue south most likely stopping in Acapulco.

We hope to catch more fish on the way, the Dorado has been feeding us well for the last few days.

Sam, Greg & Jeff

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