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September 28, 2003
Dear Jamie,
I just read your article. I really
enjoyed it and articles like this are why I read your
publication. I've only visited PV three times. I would
like to spend much more time there, but I have children
in high school and then college. If I were to spend
more time there, I would like to take Spanish classes.
But my biggest comment is on the pothole subject.
When we visit, we notice that everything
has not become "litigation proof." We enjoyed
the freedom and responsibility associated with potholes,
stair wells leading down-nearly in the middle of a side
walk, food packaging being reasonable, buses (I've found
the buses to be efficient and a source of cheap entertainment),
etc. We've become so cultured by lawyers in these United
States that a trip to Puerto Vallarta is refreshing
in many ways. Besides the natural beauty, we enjoy the
responsibility placed on the individual to step aside
from a pothole or a stairwell. We find it refreshing.
I really enjoyed your article. It
hit home, making me think, "the way things should
be."
Rick Denton
Kansas, U.S.A.
Dear Editor,
The City's PR department is trying
awfully hard to convince us of their concern for PV's
image. Various agencies have trained tourist police
in first aid/CPR and banned billboards - now they say
they'll rid downtown of heavy trucks. But buses, beer/cola
trucks, etc., STILL pollute the air - tour buses STILL
come through town instead of the tunnel, and except
around the Plaza, overhead wires STILL obstruct the
view, and large ugly signs STILL clutter the sidewalks.
Recently a spokesman from the Regulations
Commission said "this is a destination that depends
on tourism and it's image should remain that of a 100%
Mexican town." Why isn't anyone listening to this
man??!! It's painfully obvious that the authorities
weren't prepared for the rapid growth PV has enjoyed,
but they seem to be slowly waking up.
If tourists this year are going to
be favorable impressed, the City needs to ACT NOW. Hire
enough people to enforce the laws i.e. traffic, signage,
taxes, building codes, and laws concerning the beaches
and rivers. Everyone wants tourism to flourish, but
only City Hall can make it happen. STOP TALKING - do
what we've all been reading about - TAKE ACTION. Reduce
the Rhetoric.
Concerned
Dear Editor,
Can you tell me if there are any
trailer parks in Bucerias or any in the northern small
towns of PV and if there are any trailers there for
rent. I am planning to come down for 5 month. Any other
suggestions on accommodations in the small towns would
be appreciated. Thanks,
Rick Thomas
Dear Rick,
Yes, there are a number of trailer parks around Puerto
Vallarta. We’ll have to check into the subject
a little more to find out if they rent them or not,
and we will get back to you.
The Ed.
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