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I didn't include more details in the prior "The Cruise" post for two reasons. 1)  I didn't think anyone would be interested; and 2)  This trip didn't include much of the normal topics:  good beer, good coffee or John-style travel. But there are details, which may be useful to some people contemplating how such a trip is put together. On the first day of the trip, we drove three hours to pick up my mother in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  At 85, she isn't comfortable driving for long distances and hadn't flown for many years. We then drove 3 1/2 more hours to Chicago, where we checked into the Wyndham, where you can get a room that includes the cost of parking for up to 12 days.   We were up early on the hotel shuttle to O'Hare, where we then boarded the a non-stop American Airlines flight to New Orleans. Here, we checked into a Hampton Inn near the port.  My mother was pretty tired, so Julia and I went out for a Cajun dinner and live music.   Rememberi...
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Puerto Vallarta: Mirador

 From December 2021

Most of the "walking around" in Puerto Vallarta is flat, especially on the Malecon which is the paved walkway next to the beach. As a person walks away from the beach and towards the foothills, that quickly changes.  One of my favorite hikes, which I did most mornings, was to the top of Mirador el Cerro de la Cruz or more simply, Mirador or Lookout.

The final modern staircase to the top is easily seen from all around the city.  This is the view from the religious shrine, El Cerro de la Cruz (Cross on the Hill) which is slightly higher and behind the lookout.

 

 


The path to get there is a little more tricky and involves winding up steep, narrow streets and stairs in working class neighborhoods, which included a sprinkle of gringos who found the more economic tourist stays.

 

The last stretch is the real workout.  It's short but very, very steep.  If I ever move to this city, I would hike that ascent every single day that I could to stay in shape.  It's a heart-pounder.  

After a couple of days, Julia got bored/tired of climbing the Mirador.  I loved it.  If the hike didn't take my breath away, the view did.  



I tried to get all of my steps and hiking in during the mornings.  Julia and I always met back up for happy hour at the condo pool during the late afternoon.

A cold beer in the shade


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Anonymous said…
WOW! That's a good-sized town!
May 30, 2022 at 9:51 AM
John said…
The metro area is half a million in population. It looks big from Mirador!
May 30, 2022 at 3:58 PM
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