January 24, 2019. Playa Royale, Mexico. Puerto Vallarta.

Once upon a time many years ago, Puerto Vallarta was a sleepy little fishing village on the shore of Bandares Bay. Then a movie was made in the town. The place has never been the same. The movie was The Night of the Iguana, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando. The location became famous. The movie was a hit and the town began growing. Now there are more than 300,000 people living in the town. At the time of the movie there were 5,000. The place is crowded but still charming. Wonderful Wendy and Ken visited it for the first time today. Their intention was to take a water taxi but the driver will only make the trip with 4 paying customers. They took a taxi which is not nearly as much fun. First they walked the Malecon/boardwalk and enjoyed all the bronze statutes. They have been donated by famous sculptors so they are fun and whimsical. Next they wandered around town, finally checking out the old church before finding a lovely little restaurant. They reported that the food was excellent...znd it was also inexpensive. Puerto Vallarta today was hot and crowded so after lunch they headed back home where the pool and beach were calling them. Playa Royale is not crowded and is not hot which made it the perfect place to enjoy the rest of the afternoon. Ken and Wendy were pleased to see the old town but they will not return any time soon. Once is enough.