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| Subject: Re: Puerto Vallarta: Goose, Golden Egg, etc.
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Posted on: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 01:50:55 CST
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"Bert Hyman" wrote in message
news:Xns97856CD965DABVeebleFetzer@127.0.0.1...
> My wife and I just got back from PV where we encountered a new (to
> us, after a 6 year absence) and annoying phenomenon.
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> Now, we've grown accustomed to encountering timeshare and excursion
> salesmen camping out on street corners, in their little street-front
> cubbyholes and even on the grounds of our own hotel (the Krystal has
> its own timeshare operation) and know how to smile and keep on
> walking.
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> But this time, we were accosted by salesmen operating as clerks and
> such inside ordinary retail stores. After several such encounters, my
> wife simply lost any interest in browsing or shopping anywhere.
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> Can downtown PV survive with nothing but timeshare outlets and
> restaurants?
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> On the plus side, the restaurant selection in PV continues to be
> absolutely outstanding.
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> --
> Bert Hyman | St. Paul, MN | bert@iphouse.com
>
I don't know. Maybe next time try Orlando? Tampa?
Or visit an actual, non-comercialized Mexican city like Mexico City, Taxco,
Guanajuato, Oaxaca. Real Mexican culture. Real Mexicans. Fabulous food and
drink. If you must have beach, Puerto Escondido or surrouding towns is a
good option. Not many McDonalds, though. Bummer.
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