New Years

Difficult to believe that 3 weeks have past since returning from Vallarta. Three days prior to leaving, our internet connection went down and so did the opportunity to provide updates.

New Years in Vallarta was one big party. Streets are closed, people are dancing in the streets as everyone welcomes the New Year with drinks and waving 3' sparklers. We decided to take a low key approach to the holiday and have dinner at home and then head out at 10 pm to enjoy cocktails at a long time friend martini bar on Olas Altas; a busy street that runs parallel to the beach and right through Old Town.

We enjoyed Cosmo's at the outdoor lounge meeting new people and watching the crowd stroll (and sometime stumble) by. Long before midnight the celebration kicked into full gear. Fireworks going off, the music going, big screens erected with music videos and people dancing in the streets. It was time to celebrate and usher in 2010. By 1:00 am, we were losing steam and began our short journey back to Casa Leo and called it a night.

As most do, we reflected on the year that just past. Challenge, uncertainty, anxiety and frustration were words that fit the year that just past. Seeing the year end and a new year begin was welcomed.

In retrospect, the time in Vallarta flew by. But during the weeks there, we were able to get some needed repairs completed, a new management company in place, spend time getting to know the other owners of Casas del Zodiaco and best of all enjoy our friend, the sights, sounds, smells and amazing culture that Mexico has to offer. It is truly magical.