Hi lovers. Well I've been in Puerto Vallarta, Mex. for almost two weeks now. Time to report in. First, riding in PV was not at all what I had hoped for. Although I know the city very well, I was not prepared for the cobblestones and potholes in the city streets. It was a VERY wet summer here and there was a lot of damage to the streets and bridges. The paved streets and brick streets are ok, but the cobblestone streets in much of the city can be rough. I seldom get out of 2nd gear. I keep forgetting that if I split a pothole with my front tire, I'll hit it with my rear tire. Need to be an owl to see them at night. However, I am getting to know which streets are cool and which to avoid. Also, it's kind of like riding a horse trotting. I'm learning to relax, go slow and role with the street instead of fighting it. This morning when I rode thru town to meet with friends, I finally started to feel comfortable.

The good news is that I feel completely secure down here. There is so much misinformation and crap on the news that one would think the streets are flowing in blood and drugs (try any major US city). Not so! I have been coming to PV for many years and have always felt very safe and welcome here. I don't look for trouble, so it seldom finds me.

Well, that's it for now. I feel a siesta coming on.

Ride in comfort,

John
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