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June 1, 2003
Hi,
First I would to say that my mom
and I enjoy reading Anna’s articles. While reading
a recent article of hers I came across the translation
of Guadalajara. The article said "river of stones".
Interestingly enough, last year I
did some research on the names Guadalajara and Guadalupe.
The information I found translated Guadalajara as "river
between the stones" and the explanation given was
that when the Moors were in Spain, that particular river
was low much of the time exposing the rocks and stones
so the water appeared to move among the stones. Eventually
the name was used to refer to the whole region.
Guadalupe was translated as "hidden
river". Just thought you might like to know.
Janina & Marianne
originally from Edmonton Canada
Dear Editor,
Perhaps you can help me with something.
I am moving from the US to Puerto Vallarta next year.
I am currently going thru Laser Hair Removal treatments
here in the States. I have looked all over on the web
to find someone in PV that does Laser Hair Removal,
as I would like to continue with my treatments, but
unfortunately I have come up short handed.
I have found places that perform
face lifts, lypo, breast augmentation, etc... but no
Laser Hair Removal... Can you possibly guide me to some
clinic or office of some sort in PV that does Laser
Hair Removal? Or does this service not exist in PV?
Thanks,
Linda B.
Dear Linda,
We are not aware of any clinic that
offers the treatments you seek.
However, as is often the case, one of our readers may
have the answers to your question.
The Ed.
Dear Editor,
I agree with the writer in May 25th
editorial regarding the "Pemex Rip Offs".
I consider it a crime when Pemex workers attempt to
rip me off. I too have been a victim of their distractions
and deceit, it is shameful the way these people treat
their customer. The latest method is to have a vendor
selling hammocks come to the driver's side just when
the pump man is counting out your change. The pump man
must have had a memory lapse because he forgot to give
me 100 pesos until I said something to the effect of
"más dinero" "cien pesos más"
or words to that effect. He just grinned and gave me
the 100 pesos he earlier forgot.
Every Pemex I have been to these
past 3 years has one way or the other tried to rip me
off, as well as many of my friends. I am a "guest'
here in Mexico, complete with my FM3, and I do pay taxes
here as well. Yet I have no rights or support of local
police who themselves are on the take. So, like many
others, I put up with this and keep my eyes and ears
open to protect my money.
I guess when you choose to live in
a country that thinks only about today and not tomorrow
you have to take the good with the bad. I keep reminding
myself that Mexico is still back in the early 20th Century
and the USA is not much better. We will just have to
put up with this stuff and enjoy what we have here.
My only concern is that of tourism,
if a tourist is ripped off by Pemex or the Taxi companies,
what message will they take home with them and tell
their friends? Years ago I was told something that has
always stayed with me when dealing with the public.
A speaker once said "Everybody who is over 21 years
of age knows 100 people." So Mexico!!! Wake up
to the 21st Century, send the tourist home with good
memories to share with their 100 contacts back home.
Why do you insist on sending them
home with a bad taste about PV? If someone is caught
breaking the law, don't reward them by doing nothing.
Thanks.
Frustrated in La Cruz
Dear Editor,
This is in response to a query by Judi asking for information
about bus trips to Guadalajara.
Pepe's Tours leaves Puerto Vallarta
at 11:30 on Saturday night, returning 5:30 Sunday afternoon.
This tour is described as going to "tianguis, Tonala
and San Juan de Dios". There is also a bus that
leaves Thursday night, mainly for wholesale clothes
shopping in Guadalajara. Call for information at 01-329-295-5104
or 01-800-627-6916. I have never taken these tours,
but am aware of them because Pepe lives in La Cruz,
my home town.
K. D.
Dear Editor,
I recently read a LA Times article
by Beverly Beyette titled "The Growing Pains of
a Mexican Resort." To quote her and several residents:
"Tourism is suffering... They're just jacking their
prices up and pretending there's nothing wrong... Where's
the service? Where's the quality of product?... Even
millionaires expect value for their money... There is
talk of requiring new developments to help fund updating
the infrastructure - roads, lights, water and power...
Tourists have been hammered - top prices, minimal hospitality
- and many have gone elsewhere..."
Sounds awful familiar doesn't it?
She's writing about Los Cabos, but it sure hits close
to home.
M.M.
This is for Anna,
You are doing wonders for Vallarta.
Keep it up. As many of us old timers who use the Malecon
on a daily basis, it’s wonderful seeing the changes
of the sea, the sky, and people, but it is getting out
of hand with the dogs and the negotiating their businesses
for one to step on… disgusting isn’t it?
Another incident at night - there
are a lot of mimicking clowns, some are good, some are
so bad it reminds me of the hippie era of Height Ashbury
of San Francisco… Do they have permits??
This old village is growing too fast
and cannot keep up with the times.
I still love Vallarta as I have not
left here for the last thirty-five years.
Best to all,
Chico
From www.yahoogroups.com/groups/music-puerto-vallarta
Dear friends and music lovers,
At Archie’s Wok, we are now
privileged to savor a real feast every Thursday night,
8 to 11 pm. In addition to some tasty dinner specials,
we can lavish in the slower-paced, relaxed atmosphere
that the spring season offers to locals, enjoying what
is to me Vallarta’s most elegant musical act -
my favorite duo, d’Rachael and Ron Doering.
For me, it was an epiphany last Thursday
night to listen to everything they did with flute, harp,
guitar & vocals - the old favorites, their new arrangements,
and some great new repertoire. And being able to hear
it all, without the sense of rush and extraneous noise
of the "temporada", was really delicious.
So if you love music, I invite you
to visit Archie’s Wok on Thursday nights, from
8 to 11 in the garden. It’s my favorite night.
C. A.
Dear Editor,
This is in response to a letter from
Sherry and Jon from Seattle published in Issue No. 318
of the Tribune in which they claimed that they were
swindled when they came into our jewelry shop while
on a City Tour conducted by “Brother’s Tours”.
This couple did indeed come into
our store that day and Ramon was their guide. They made
the following purchase: 1 silver salt and pepper shaker
set, 4 baby rattles, 1 letter opener with stone inlay
and 8 stir sticks, all in solid silver. The total weight
of the purchase was 505 grams.
At no time were they told that their
purchase would amount to approximately $80. U.S. dollars,
but rather that it had an approximate value of $800.
U.S. dollars. It is impossible for the amount of merchandise
they purchased to be worth the former amount. Perhaps
they misunderstood the price that was given to them.
We never do business in bad faith and much less with
the intentions they mention, operating in collusion
with the travel agency and the tourist guides.
We want the entire matter to be clarified
as it is obvious that the comments made by that couple
affect the reputation and seriousness of the Brother’s
Tours travel agency, Sr. Ramon Ortiz the tourist guide
and our company, Joyeria Vallarta, which has been in
business for over 20 years. Moreover, it affects the
image of Puerto Vallarta as a tourist destination considering
that your paper is distributed among most of the tourists
who visit us.
Sincerely,
Dagoberto Alarcon
Joyeria Vallarta
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