Today we went on a cruise from Puerto Vallarta to La Isla de las Animas. Because Ailin’s cousin is a tour reseller, we got the total cruise for 150 pesos each!! Bargain.
Well, we got our 150 pesos worth 
(just…) The boat took us from the port to 3 different destinations. The first was a mini 12 apostles – where you could snorkell. We were advised this activity was only for good swimmers… AND that the water would be very cold… so we didnt go in. Turns out the water was beautiful, and they gave everyone very good floatation devices. Oh well. But the view was incredible and at least worth a few pesos
After snorkelling was completed, the bar opened up – where I made good use of the time and worked on getting my 150 pesos of good times underway! Enrique had a few tequila sunrises, and Ailin kept a close eye on both of us!!
We were then taken (by fast boat) to La Isla, where we trekked for half an hour through jungle and donkey shit (I hope customs isnt reading this) to a waterfall deep in the Mexican jungle. The waterfall was worth the trek, but the trek back (in pouring jungle rain) was like the spin cycle of our day. Totally wet one minute, deep in god-knows-what, and totally dry the next – as rain was replaced with heat.
We then got taken to another beach (only accesible via boat) where we ate lunch before getting back on the boat for home. The trip back was an experience that we never want to have again – and not because of the swell, or the views, or the alcohol… but because by some strange twist of fate, we chose the cruise that likes to play sex games (in a family-oriented way) and loud music…. NON-STOP.
Suffice it to say, we were delighted to alight, and looked forward to day 6 – rest day!
Day 6 was spent on a beautiful, little beach called Mismoloya, 15 minutes by washine machine from downtown Puerto Vallarta. The trip is completely worth it, the beach was fantastic (on the southern side of the peninsula and with ample shade all day), and the service we got at the beach-side restaurant was second to none. The best this trip.
We had a sleep in today, the first this trip. I’m enjoying our little resort more and more – it’s in the older part of Puerto Vallarta, and as such, away from annoying tourists. When we arrived it seemed we were the only ones there – but since then more and more locals have come, and it gives the whole place a really great atmosphere. The only issue I have at the moment is the aircon, which at 4am decided to drip water INSIDE the room, instead of out. Pero, no importa.
Anyway, that’s enough for today, hope everyone is well and enjoying the first week of summer. We have had such demand for a close-up of Ailin’s ring that possibly, possibly you will get a shot in the not too distant future. In the meantime, use your imagination. It’s gold, got a .25c diamond, and fits like a glove
One last thing, please don’t email me at shiftperception, as I had to empty all emails out to upload these photos for you guys (Red, I hope you didn’t lose anything important…)
