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August 3, 2003
Dear Editor,
Having moved South of the border with my family over
one year ago to what I had considered to be a better
life, I have been frustrated time after time with the
apparent double standards that exist when dealing with
many business owners, officials and police.
Do they think all Gringo's are wealthy?
I assume so because I am overcharged or fined on many
occasions and I compare my fees and bills with my Mexican
friends. Not a particularly friendly business environment
for many Americans and tourists alike…
I recently tried to rent an office
at Neptune Plaza and was asked for 6 months’ rent
in advance on top of 6 months maintenance fees. I paid
three months’ deposit and after reviewing the
contract (which I did not sign) I asked for my deposit
back.
“Sorry Señor, there
will be a one month penalty.”
“For what?” I asked. No answer.
This is in direct contravention of
many Mexican laws and regulations. When will this victimization
of "Gringos" end?
Just chalk it up to another one of
life's experiences here in beautiful P.V.
P. B.
Dear Editor,
This is in response to Diane R.'s
letter regarding her inability to access the Discovery
Channel. It comes in on my TV on channel 36. You just
have to go surfing sometimes!
Also, I would like to let you know
that there is a out of the way jewel of a restaurant
in colonia Lopez Mateos. It is called "Duenas"
and is absolutely delightful. Family run with excellent
food, good service, and reasonable prices. They have
the best steak with pepper sauce I have had in Vallarta,
and if you like shrimp you will be a happy diner here.
Even
Their lobster thermidor is lower priced than I have
seen it here, and it is yummy!
Try the blue crab empanadas for an
appetizer and you will order them every visit. I guarantee
you will return once you have discovered this gift for
your palate. The address is Rio Grande 365 in the colonia
Lopez Mateos and their phone number is 222-6698. Out
of the big tunnel heading west, turn at the CMQ farmacia
across from Cruz Roja, go one block then make a right
and then a left and it will be on your left halfway
up the block. Try it, you won't be sorry.
Dianne S.
Dear Editor,
Just wanted to say that even tho'
I am home in Canada for the 6 warmer months, every week
I look up the PV Mirror on the internet to see what’s
happening.
Always there is a nice picture to
enjoy.
I heard via email that there has
been an accident on Olas Altas between a truck and four
tourists who were crossing the street to Andale’s.
Yes, this is tragic, but I hope before
the city rushes in to remove the outside tables along
the street that much thought is given to the ambience
of this particular area.
I live in Canada for the 6 months
when the weather is agreeable, and spend the rest of
the year travelling through the southern US and into
Mexico. Some of the time is spent in Vallarta’s
old town, just up the hill from Andale’s.
We crisscross this street, moving
from outside table to outside table, drinking mostly
coffee, visiting and people watching. These little coffee
houses are part of what makes the area so inviting.
We need to keep a perspective on
this unfortunate event. It was an accident that could
have happened even if the tables were not there.
A. R.
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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