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It has only been a few short days that Russ and I have returned back from Puerto Vallarta, which now seems to be our annual trip south.

Though this was a shorter visit for me then expected, I still managed to get to points around Puerto Vallarta I thought I wouldn’t get to. This time around Russ and myself ventured to the Gringo Gulch area of Puerto Vallarta famous for Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s home (Casa Kimberley and Casa Burton). This was the house that Richard Burton bought for Liz when he was filming “Night of the Iguana” back in ‘63.

Now websites say that Casa Kimberley [link] is now a bed and breakfast, but alas this can’t be further from the truth. It is currently not occupied, falling apart, and no one lives there. I can say this because Russ and I actually paid a care-taker some money ($5) to get in and walk around. I have to say that the views were spectacular and was surprise to know that we could see the home from our balcony back at the condo.

The weather in Puerto Vallarta was definitely cooler than normal. I was surprised that at night time we had to actually bundle up and I had to wear a jacket.

This has been a strange month for them. Even the tourists weren’t as many as years past. With that said, the construction of new buildings and condos in the old section are huge. I do hope that they don’t build too much as the charm of the old section will be lost.

All and all a good trip and was able to connect with some old friends and meet some new ones as well. Hopefully we’ll see them all again next year.

You can find more pictures of the trip on my flickr [link] page

UPDATE: Looks like my blog was picked up on Tourist Network [link] and translated into German. I’m not sure if it’s a compliment or not.

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After our sales training in Scottsdale AZ was over, my vacation officially started! 

Today of course was a beach day and I was surprised to see the beach fairly empty.  I recall last year if you didn’t make it to the beach by 12pm you didn’t get yourself a palapas.  Now you can still find a palapas all day long.  You also don’t see many Americans here now a days.  I’m wondering if the issues back in the US are resulting in less traffic down here.  Oh well maybe that is a good thing

I’ll have a magarita for all my friends back home!!!

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Today was our final day of training here in Scottsdale and I have to say what a great bunch of people we have working for our company. The enthusiasm each office brings to the table is amazing and I know this will push us even further in the coming year.

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So I’m here in Scottsdale Arizona for a company wide sales training.  With all of our offices here in one place going through the training has so far been enjoyable.  The days of course are long with courses and seminars, but there is so much to learn and our team is making the most of it.

Tomorrow will be another fun filled day of seminars with some fun interactive games planned.  How much fun they will, time will tell

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Sorry I haven’t updated this in sometime.

Christmas Eve Russ and I spent the evening with Andrea and Alix at their place to have a great dinner. Alix has always been a fantastic cook and her sweet corn pudding was delicious! MMM mmm MMM.

After dinner, Andrea turned on her Wii and we all worked off some much needed calories. .This was my first time playing Wii and I have to say it was fun, graphics are “cute” and “cartoonish” but I guess that is what makes it fun.

Christmas morning I opened up my presents to some great stuff Russ had gotten me, shirt, tie, cuff-links as well as some cologne I’ve been wanting.

We got dressed and headed up to Theresa’s for Christmas morning breakfast. Theresa is another amazing cook and she made some great fruit salad, homemade cinnamon buns and some hot coco with Baileys. MMM.

Later on we had Russ’ mother over for our traditional turkey dinner and had a great time.

My sister, mother, and niece Samantha flew in from Toronto over the weekend and we spent time shopping, and baking my pan dulce again, which I have to admit I’m getting better at. ?

New Years Eve was spent at Andrea and Alix’s again with Theresa, Mike and another couple who I hate to say I’ve forgotten their names. We played Wii again and had fun playing golf, tennis, and bowling. Great fun.

New Years day was a day of shopping and finally relaxing.

This holiday has been fantastic, with spending time with friends and family.

Thanks to everyone who has made this past year so wonderful and special, and thanks to all who have been apart of my life for many many years!!!

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