It is my final Saturday for this current trip to Puerto Vallarta. Four weeks seems to have gone by quickly. I am really going to miss the 80+ (27+c) degree days and 60 (15c) degree nights. In spite of some warm days back home, it will be back to around freezing for daytime highs and well below that overnight. I doubt that shorts and sandals will work well in those conditions.
Summers here are very hot, humid and uncomfortable. There is a reason that tourism drops considerably from June to November. Nevertheless, I would choose to endure that over subjecting myself to the relatively mild Midwest winters.
Just a block from where the kids live is a huge street market that is held every Saturday. I have walked through the block or so that is on their street and a couple of blocks that intersect their street. Today was the first time I walked the entire market and was surprised to find that it is many blocks long and full of so many different vendors. It is like a giant flea market/garage sale/farmer's market/food court all rolled into one giant thrift area.
Tools, hardware, electronics, cell phone cases, clothing - both new and used, shoes, hats, fresh produce, street food vendors, and pretty much anything you'd find at a US salvage store or flea market.
Look at the size of those chicharrones!
I did refrain from buying any since the crunchy texture would not work well with my post surgery tender gums, but boy did they look and smell good!
I did laundry today, so I am ready for Sunday, Monday, and travel on Tuesday.
As always, it will be good to be back home, but damn, I am also going to miss the warmth of Mexico.
John
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