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June 10, 2015
Puerto Vallarta — Statues of the Malecón, Part 2
The Unofficial “Symbol” of Puerto Vallarta — “Caballito de Mar” (Seahorse), Rafael Zamarripa
As beautiful as the shoreline is along the Malecón of Puerto Vallarto, it’s the statuary that steal the show here. Alas, that doesn’t mean that the statues are immune from vandalism. Carlos Espino’s statue of Triton once possessed a trident and a right arm. First to go was the trident, and on our latest trip even the right arm was missing.
“Triton and the Mermaid”, Carlos Espino — Triton’s arm and tri...
June 8, 2015
Puerto Vallarta — Statues of the Malecón, Part 1
“El Unicornio de la Buena Fortuna” (Unicorn of Great Fortune), Aníbal Riebeling
This week we’re concentrating on one of the most interesting photographic opportunities along Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón — The fascinating surreal bronze statuary of Alejandro Colunga and works from several other artists.
I’m All Ears — A bench located in Alejandro Colunga’s “Roundabout of the Sea”
Many of these sculptures appear to step right out of a screening of a Star Wars movie.
A chair located in Channeling H...
June 7, 2015
Don’t Buy Decisions Just Yet — Let’s Make It a REAL Sale!
The Globe — now only 99¢ for a limited time
Decisions — now only 99¢ for a limited time
Since Amazon decided to place Decisions on sale, I decided to go a step further. I just revised the Barnes & Noble Nook and Amazon Kindle prices for both Decisions and The Globe to an astoundingly low 99¢.
It may take several hours for the new prices to be posted on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, so wait until the reduced price is effective before making your purchase of these two exciting murder mysteries.
A...
June 6, 2015
I Guess I’m Having a Sale
Decisions by R. Doug Wicker
Amazon appears to have put my Publishers Weekly reviewed novel Decisions on sale to $2.99 from its listed price of $4.49. Don’t ask me why or for how long, but if you order it now for you Kindle or Kindle-enabled device you’ll save $1.50.
Here’s what Publishers Weekly had to say about Decisions:
An Agatha Christie inspired confection stays true to its roots, with enough clues and plot twists to keep the reader guessing until the end. Donovan Grant was an air traffi...
On the 71st Anniversary — A Blog Repeat from 2012
Overlooking Pointe du Hoc from the German Command Bunker
We arrived in Cherbourg, France, the day after Saint-Malo and our day trip to the tidal island of Mont Saint-Michel and the medieval walled city of Dinan. Cherbourg’s big claim to fame was that it was the first stop after leaving Southampton, England, made by the RMS Titanic. The RMS Titanic struck an iceberg at 23:40 hours on April 14, and succumbed to the resulting damage by disappearing beneath the icy Atlantic waves some two hours a...
June 5, 2015
Fun Photo Friday — Sights Along the Malecon, Puerto Vallarta
Carved Door
Juliette — Still dead after all these years
Boat in a Storm
Flowers, Wood, and Ancient Brick
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June 3, 2015
Puerto Vallarta — Walking the Malecon Area
Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe peeking over the rooftops
The Malecon is a great place to just stroll the beach-side walkway, browse the store fronts, and people watch as you pass the ubiquitous bars and restaurants.
Upstairs bar/restuarant
Indeed, if you look long enough and drink hard enough, you might even stumble across a flying cow.
When Cows Fly
Watch out for the occasional celebrity strolling along the rooftops as well.
Beatles, Thrillers, and Other Giants
Some places were still decora...
June 1, 2015
Last Stop Before the Return — Puerto Vallarta
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
So, can I really find enough material on just Puerto Vallarta alone to fill three weeks and nine blog posts? Not a problem. There really is that much to both see and do.
View from the Grand Princess of the hills above Puerto Vallarta
The Golden Princess arrived to what was our last destination before returning to Los Angeles on Thursday, November 6. The cruise ship port is located just north of the resort area, which puts you well north of the very pop...
May 29, 2015
Fun Photo Friday — Loreto Favorites Part 2
Leapin’ Lizards! (If you’re not old enough to get that reference, then you’re not old enough)
Today I present one last look at charming Loreto, Mexico, before we set sail to our next destination on this fabulous cruise:
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May 27, 2015
Loreto Buildings, Beaches, and Doors
For Sale
That Chevy Corvair I showed you on Monday?It was for sale. Yep, I was tempted, but I don’t think Princess would have hauled it back for me as luggage.
Today’s Special
Here’s some more views of Loreto with today’s photo gallery and slide show:
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