No..Im not saying he ever came to Yelapa, just ran across this mugshot from 1969 where he was caught with drugs as he crossed through an airport. Of course a fan slipped it into his bags….

The other day while at Los Sueños, up the stairs of the main entrance came these two women. I quickly thought that they must be with the government or another county office…as they came closer I could almost read the name tags…COSTCO!!! yeah… Yelapa is changing… when you have COSTCO coming door to door selling memberships to the brand spanking new location in Vallarta. what’s next?…

My father in Law and his Brothers have a ranch located high above Pizota called “Las Cañas”. Last year, they put a road in where an old horse trail used to be and therefore opened 4 wheel drive access to a spot where very few have seen. It is one of the many stops on my Cultural Tours. The season is practically over and road access has a few months before the rains will shut things down. Next year make sure to come and visit it with me. It is one of the most amazing bird watching areas in this part of México.

It’s a great time for the flyers this week. Give our cousin Aldo a call for an amazing adventure!!! 209-5253

Months ago, a new reality based TV series came to visit and shoot in Yelapa. The high def edition of “Pressure Cook” has aired and I recently got a chance to see the footage. I am most certainly now, the super spokesman for Yelapa Pies. This week while on the trail instead of …”are you the internet guy?’ came ‘Your the guy from the tv show!’ I asked if he recognized my face or my belly? anyways… this week at Casa Iguana when we need a laugh and we re-watch the footage… and by the way, on my spot, they used my first and last name with the title “local expatriate”… Is that what I am?

photo:Matt Roberts

photo: Matt Roberts

This little pup on first arrival to Yelapa.

The wonderdog, Paloma at play with Jael…

One of our favorite towns to visit and relax is Tuito. I see it as an old world city that is simple and clean. Lots of good fresh food, a nature’s playground filled with kind people. A few years ago, I brought Greg and Joni who have “Casa Amarilla” in Yelapa for a Tuito visit. A plan was hatched and later a casa was purchased and even better, now you have the opportunity to visit. Under their casa is “la Gruta” a sweet little apt. that is now available for Tuito visits and even better it can be combined with a visit to the amazing Botanical Gardens closeby. Here is a link to the apartment.

Matt, born in Yelapa was raised here till his teens, returned this past few weeks as a sort of pilgrimage to revisit some of his past. It was quite an adventure for him and with great rewards. Jerry from Casa de los Arboles coincidentally found a huge box of old family photos. With a little nudge, I’m hoping Matt will share some stories of Yelapa Life Past with all of you.