Up early this morning and off on a road trip to Puerto Vallarta. On the road by 8:45am which is actually 9:45 in Puerto Vallarta. The push pins show the route on Mex 200 from Rincon to our destination in Puerto Vallarta.
Larry was out front to greet us when we arrived. He was happy to see Ian as they have been buddies since elementary school. Eric and I as well as Linda all know Larry well but haven’t seen him in a number of years. Larry and his wife Joanne from Pemberton, B.C. along with Larry’s sister Donna and husband Richard from Port Coquitlam B.C. were all staying in a condo in the cruise ship dock/marina area of Puerto Vallarta. Eric and I’d met Joanne a long time ago but we’d never met Donna and Richard. We had the GPS running and had looked at Google Maps so there was no issue finding them. 
This is the inside of the condo they are staying in and Eric and Larry are having a catch up chat. Larry knows Eric because he is Ian’s big brother. 
Joanne and Linda catch up. 
Eric’s laughing….Larry is a funny guy! 
We all had a short visit and then we trooped off down the street to find lunch on the marina. 
Caught you Ian….you’re holding Linda’s hand! 
Wandering the dock. The cruise ships dock right across from where Larry and his family are staying. 
Pretty day and a pretty spot. 
Looking south.
Nice sail boat. 
Close up. 
Time for lunch. That’s Ian talking to Donna and Richard. We had to split up because there wasn’t a big enough table in this restaurant for the eight of us. Ian and Linda sat with Richard and Donna and Eric and I sat with Larry and Joanne. 
Linda and Donna sitting across from Ian and Richard. 
Lunch was ordered and that’s what Larry ate. The food was good and there was lots of it.
…..and me. 
Dos Amigos….Larry of course is hamming it up! 
Eric has plantar fasciitis and so does Linda….I think they are discussing shoes and feet. 
We are now back at the condo after lunch and this pretty yellow bird was sitting on the Bird of Paradise out front.
Colorful birds and colorful flowers.
Joanne and Linda put on their suits and had a dip in the “Olympic sized” swimming pool. It is huge!
The guys looked out at the water and had a chat.
Donna looking at the harbor.
By this time the stories of old times are flowing. 
That is some huge Mexican navy boat coming in to dock. The dock that you can see on the other side of the water is where the cruise ships dock. 
Joanne, Linda and Donna. 
The day is done and it’s time to head home. Linda heads out through the reception area for the condo’s. 
Pretty area. 
On the highway home at the edge of the road in San Ignacio there is always a display of copper wares for sale. No gracious!
Home just before dark and once again happy hour in our room and a sandwich for supper. We don’t need a big supper as we are still full from lunch.
It was a really nice day. Funny that you have to catch up with old friends in another country. We did find out that Larry, Joanne, Donna and Richard have stayed at the Mayan Palace in Mazatlan just across the street from the RV park that we stay in. Small world.
Tomorrow another road trip! Stay tuned.
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