Cool Running.

The cool early mornings are on the wane, but while they last, and before the heat settles on us with a vengeance, I have to say how enjoyable it is to feel the fresh air on my face (albeit mixed with diesel fumes and dust!) as I make my way to work each morning.

Vallarta is not the best place for jogging/walking due to a number of obvious factors, but some will not be deterred! When heading North from the Fiesta Americana, some of the obstacles you will encounter include: numerous speeding buses, ankle-twisting cobblestone, uneven sidewalks, stretches of gravel, rickety metal bridges, construction sites, rebar, dust, garbage and distracted drivers. On the plus side, you've got that cool morning air to envigorate you, beautiful birds, the smell of the ocean, the cruise ships and yesterday I even saw a small brown rabbit hopping towards the river. The best part is, you get your work-out in before the dreaded heat sets in and the carrot at the end of the trail is a big steaming cup of java from Doug's coffee shop. That's not such a bad way to get the day off to a start!