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The Vallarta Paper team gives you the warmest welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. We wish you the best of the stays and hope you find the following information useful.

TIME ZONE: The state of Jalisco and the Riviera Nayarit area (Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Punta de Mita, Litibú, Sayulita, and San Pancho, and Lo de Marcos) are on Central time. beyond that point, time changes to Mexican Pacific Standard Time, or Mountain Time, one hour behind Puerto Vallarta time. Please keep this in mind for your f light schedule.

CURRENCY: Mexican peso is the legal currency. However American and Canadian dollars are widely used and accepted in most establishments. We recommend you try to be aware of the exchange rate.

MONEY EXCHANGE: The easiest and cheapest way to exchange money is to use your debit card in the ATM to withdraw pesos. Be aware of the exchange rate option some ATMs offer upon withdrawal. Exchange houses and hotels usually offer higher rates.

TAXIS: The town and surrounding areas are divided into defined zones. if you are staying in a hotel, fares will be posted by the lobby. If you f lag a cab on the street, ALWAYS agree on the

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cost beforehand. In town, prices are by trip, not by person. Only airport- and maritime port-based taxis charge by person, but you can´t catch those in town. UBER is available in town but will not pick you up in federal-sanctioned areas such as the airport.

Important NumbersPhone Calls Mexico has recently adopted the 10-digit system for all

local, long distance, and toll-free numbers, either land or mobile lines. If you bring your mobile phone from home, check with your provider about services available in Mexico, or consider getting a Mexican SIM card. Most domestic carriers will give you unlimited calls to Mexico, US and Canada for as little as $200 pesos per month, plus some data included.

International Long-Distance Calls From MexicoUS & Canada: Dial 001 + Area Code + NumberOther countries: Dial 00 + Country Code + Area Code + Number

Calls To Mexico From AbroadTo make a call to Mexico from abroad, just dial the country code + the 10-digit number.

Emergency Calls: 911

Lizeth ContrerasManaging Director

Cynthia AndradeContent & Design Director

Paco MorásEditor

Vallarta Paper StaffSales

ContributorsChristie Seeley,

Martin Rosenberg, Oscar Aranda,

Poncho Davalos

PhotosRoberto Aceves

Website:www.vallartapaper.com

Contact: vallartapaper@gmail.comeditor@vallartapaper.com

Immigration department 322 224 7719

Canadian consulate – 24/7

800 706 2900Jalisco Tourism Office

322 221 2676Nayarit Tourism Office

322 297 1006Consumer protection

800 468 8722CFE – Power company

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BUSES: A system of urban buses carry you through the central part of town. There is a different system to travel south up to El Tuito, and yet another one to travel north up to Sayulita. If you want to travel further in either direction, you will need to catch a bus at the central station. Fare within town is 10 pesos. Drivers won’t give you change.

DRINKING WATER: Puerto Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification of purity for the past two and a half decades. However, the quality of the water tested at the source varies greatly from what comes out of the tap at the other end. We strongly suggest you buy bottled water, available all over town.

TIPPING: In general, you may tip 10-20% in restaurants and bars. Please also try to tip those who bag your groceries or help load your car. Don’t forget to tip your maid, bell boy, masseuse, the band, the entertainment. And by all means, tip more if you want, it will be very much appreciated.

GETTING AROUND: In many places such as Centro Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta there are paths for bikes and pedestrians. Please be respectful of these designations.

EXPORTING PETS: If you are an animal lover and fall for a dog or cat while in town, know that bringing them home with you is an easy and inexpensive process. You only need a certificate of health from a local vet and check with your airline for additional requirements. If you need further information, call the local animal shelter: 322 293 3690.

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From the editor

What is coming next? We do not have an answer for this question yet. According to what Dr.

Lopez-Gatell, Deputy Health Minister and coronavirus czar in Mexico, it is expected that by May 17 some munici-palities start returning to normal activities, while some others will go from that day to May 31, depending on the behavior of the infection curve.

Here comes the important part: these dates are dependent on how well we as citizens respect the gover-nment’s directions regarding social distancing and use of facemasks. So far, the states of Sonora, Jalisco, and Michoacán have issued orders declaring isolation mandatory, while a total of ten states (including the three mentioned above) have declared the use of facemasks mandatory.

I cannot emphasize it enough: it all depends on how well we follow the directions and recommenda-tions. Here in Mexico we are going to have two interesting weeks which will test our commitment: from April 30 to May 15. Over the years, this period has been one of celebra-tions for many people. Here are the outstanding days: Children’s Day on April 30, Labor Day on May 1, 5 de Mayo on... well, Mother’s Day on May 10 and Teacher’s Day on May 15.

Children’s Day will be the first major date. Traditionally, it is a day to party, usually in schools (not available this year) or at homes, where siblings, cousins and friends play together and share toys and games. But the most challenging day will be May 10. In a country where the devotion to the maternal figure is so strong and where family gathe-rings to honor her are so common, it will be quite a contest to persuade Mexican men and women to not go to their mothers’ homes to celebrate with them. It will actually be highly irresponsible to do so, as we would be risking our families without a real good reason.

It is my hope that we can all be as responsible as to stay home for as long as necessary and as we can afford it. it is for our own good, and that of our families, friends and society as a whole.

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Poncho DavalosAlfonso “Poncho” Davalos, is a real estate Agent for The Agency Puerto Vallarta. He enjoys dealing with people, playing with his dog, and he has a pet pig, YES a pet pig.

Wandering around town

Hi there, I hope everyone is doing ok, during this time at home or doing some homeschooling or just watching TV, whatever

works for you is fine.

Yesterday, I was checking my social media feeds and something caught my eye and maybe will be something contro-versial for some people, for others maybe not; but I consider it’s important for me to share this.

Anyway, It was an ad on Facebook of a person saying that are deals available in our Real Estate market now that goes between 20 % to 35% below asking price, all this caused by the CO-VID 19. At the beginning, I thought, “maybe I’m not reading well because I just woke up”. After having my cup of coffee I went to the same ad and I decided to write to the person who made that ad on Facebook, something like, “ I haven’t seen any of those price reduc-tions, I have access to the entire MLS and so far I see normal price reductions” and to be honest with you we don’t know what is going to happen with our market or at least this is how I feel, I still have some closings happening, other colleagues have some clients looking for places, some others do not. Anyway, the person approached me and told me they are having a lot of those price reductions made by Mexican sellers.

This person gave me some examples and actually what I mentioned it’s just an adjustment of the price, not a price reduction and his publicity was misleading people. At the end of the day if the listing price was one million pesos and the listing was made when our currency against the USD was 18, the listing price on the system was 55K, now with the USD being stronger than the peso the same property in USD is 41K, but the same price in pesos and at the deed everything gets to record in pesos.

My concern about that - and you may think I’m overreacting - is that maybe some of you want to have a condo or a house on the ocean as everyone and you may think that you’ll get that condo or house of your dreams with that big price reduction. And also, our market is not like that now; again, we don’t know what will happen and if something like that happens, I’ll be the first one to mention it to you all of you.

As Real Estate Agents we should be very careful with how we deliver the information to avoid creating confusion to people. After all, what I just wrote is

not to blame people or teach them how to do business because I’m still learning something new every day and all of us have our own ethics, but I think it’s important to let our clients know the reason of those price reductions are related to the actual times.

Share with me your thoughts about this; send me an e-mail and follow me on my social media, Youtube, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Martin Rosenberg, PhDMarty journeyed from Anthropology Lecturer at the Museum of Natural History, N.Y.C., President of Illinois’ CPA Society, CEO Tomorrows Software, film producer, and author of three books and many articles. As Director of Posters International Gallery in Puerto Vallarta he is surrounded by fine art. Talks given on creativity, mind/body connection and metaphysical wonders.email: martysanmiguel@gmail.comwww.rosenbergcollection.com

Insight

Grief, Gifts and Gratitude

Human evolution is in our hands. Darwinian concepts aside… our species has “free will.” We are responsible for our thoughts,

beliefs and actions. That is our free will.Nature effectively balanced our planet

before humans. We are but a speck of sand in relation to earth’s geological history. We have significantly intervened in this natural balance. What is our responsibility at this time? The virus is a wake-up call.

The human loss is shocking… death doesn’t discriminate. We are advised that elders and weakened immune systems are most at risk, but all ages have experienced death. Loss is experienced throughout our life. I believe it is like compounding interest…it grows, and the feeling inten-sifies as we age. Unexpected loss accom-panied by serious questions

increases our fears and stress level.

To keep my body stronger throughout this crisis I took the advice of some world healers. They reminded me that my body needs thoughtful instructions for my mind to regulate my physical system. I already believe that our thoughts are powerful. I am healthy, strong and peaceful are my awakening messages to the brain. Rest, healthy foods and creative indoor activities support our body to maintain its homeostasis (a stable internal system).

Having weaned myself off the repetitive breaking news fear promoters, I’m enjoying clearer thoughts, ignoring worries about what is not really so important, absorbing wisdom (not just facts and knowledge) from different sources that have no products to sell. We have a gift of “time” now to reflect, research, and re-program. This is an opportunity to consider what we need and the person we want to be. It is exciting to envision millions of people and children finding new values, replacing old

beliefs and letting go of worn out stories in our mind. When a computer program doesn’t do the job…we un-install the old, replace it and re-set to move forward. A good metaphor for our controlling mind. Lock-down, physical distancing, and masks are everyone’s individual respon-sibility. Lots of emotions arise under such unique conditions.

Many inspiring insights came into our living room via YouTube…especially Sadhguru’s talks and interviews. For example: he was asked about the intense online and verbal anger directed at specific people. His beautiful reply was “I’m not giving OTHERS the PRIVILEGE of making me angry! Don’t react to disputed behaviors. It is not the economy or corruption that deserves attention. Focus on the hungry, less educated, and unhealthy. Putting food on tables is something we can do.”

As I learn of what individual leaders choose to do in their respective states, provinces and communities, it is easy to discern who helps people first. If there’s one standout making people’s lives better why not advocate and support fifty more like that leader. Waiting years between elections hasn’t worked for most systems. We’re waiting on the wrong people. If we do more every day to demonstrate a caring attitude, real movements can be created that “make a difference.”

Getting away from the headlines has helped me be more alert to people’s motives. Do all seemingly “do-gooders” have other motives? Going behind the obvious message to look deeper into an issue is enlightening and I feel more in control of information I’m taking in. In this increasingly digitally controlled world, THEY know us, we don’t know them! I realize that systems aren’t corrupt or evil…

She invited the local priest in to talk to her son. An imposing figure in robe and poise he faced the young boy across the dining room table. Do you know where God is? The young boy looked under the table. The priest moved to the coffee table and forcefully said Do you know where God is? The boy sheepishly looked under the glass top. Exasperated, the spiritual leader put his hand on the boy’s chest and said loudly, Do you where God is? At this point the boy took off and ran outside to his friend. He excitingly told his friend that “They lost God! And they think we did it! We’re in for it now!

Amen…be well, generous and loving.

people are.

Before closing, A joke by Sadhguru. A mother wanted her son to be more disci-plined.

increases our fears and stress level.

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By Christie SeeleyFrom Oakland, California to Puerto Vallarta…lured by music of guitars and sounds of the sea. vallartasounds.com

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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

Last week I watched an excellent film about the life of Miles Davis, a musician I have long admired. It is called Miles Davis: Birth of the

Cool and is available on Netflix. The film is quite personal recounting much of his story through interviews with people who were very close to him. It does not try to smooth over his shortcomings, although it does help one understand their origin. The film traces the trajectory of his career from early years growing up in a well to do family in Illinois to studies at Juilliard and performing in New York with his quintet. It traces his move toward classical influences and outreach to the new music of the ‘80s, including performances with Prince and other rock legends, up to his love affair with painting near the end of his career.

There is no doubt that Miles could do whatever he set out to do, including breaking away from long term addictions that hampered him during much of his life. The drugs played on his personality,

causing breakups of various significant relationships. Despite his ups and downs, Miles covered an extensive amount of musical territory and tremendously influenced music and musicians of his times. He is now considered one of the most influential musicians of all time.

The music of Miles Davis came into my life in the ‘50s and early ‘60s with some of his later work, especially Some Day My Prince Will Come and Sketches of Spain. This new and subdued sound, owing to some classical influences, was a real change from the bebop of Dizzy Gillespie and others, based on ever louder and faster-paced music. Miles was not trying to separate himself from bebop but wanted to express softer, more cerebral tones. He was not the only musician involved in this transition but certainly had a significant role in making it accessible. The inspired improvisational sax player, Lee Konitz, who we recently lost to Covid19 compli-cations, went on to produce an even more extreme form of this subdued music. He, like Miles, was not interested in playing for the audience but for the music itself. Konitz, along with Gerry Mulligan and other artists, joined the Nonet group Miles put together in 1948, which, while it was not the primary purpose of the project, led to the improvisational Cool Jazz style.

Miles was always one to look forward, never back. When his son was starting in music, Miles told him not to look back at the old music he had produced and handed him the music of Prince.

Miles saw himself in Prince, seeing him as a man who always wanted to push his art in new and challenging directions despite what was considered proper. According to an interview for Rolling Stone, for both men, it was all just varying layers of “social music,” not jazz, rock and roll or R and B.

The one time I saw Miles Davis perform in person was in Berkeley, California. I remember he played with his back to the audience. People believed this was due to

his arrogance, but now I think I understand that for Miles, the music was important, not the audience. He needed to pull away from that and concentrate on his creation. I recently read an article about reclusive artists who cut themselves off from their public to create the art that is their own. Maybe this is what Miles Davis felt. Lee

Konitz is reputed to have said: “My playing was about making a personal statement — getting audiences to pay attention to what I was saying musically rather than giving them what they wanted to hear, which is entertainment”.

The music is the message!

Promotional material for the film.Photo from Grounds of Nice Jazz

festival, Nice, France.

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Oscar ArandaOscar Aranda is a biologist, conservationist, environmental writer and author of the book “The secret language of nature. Having headed the sea turtle and cetacean protection programs in Puerto Vallarta for 12 years, he keeps his heart in the Banderas Bay despite living in Spain. You can contact him at osaranda@yahoo.com or through his webpage www.relatosdelanaturaleza.org

A friend for bats

(third part)

Dear reader, in an effort to improve the general perception that we have of bats, I have devoted the last two editions to speak about

their most positive, interesting and even admirable side, trying to reconcile that permanent and historical fight between fear and admiration they have them around the planet.

In the previous issue I dedicated a space to talk about some of the most interesting and commonly seen species in the Bahía de Banderas region. I invited you to listen to them on any quiet night and to watch them fly at sunset or even eat fruit and pollinate flowers among the vegetation of our urban areas. We talked about the fruit bat that loves hanging from the high leaves of palm trees, the insectivores that are so beneficial in controlling those flying insects that do not leave us alone, a curious nectar-eating bat that is quite common to observe in hotel and condo gardens of the region, and the elusive but spectacular fishing bat which turns out to be among the largest bat species on the American continent.

But among all those dozens of species that I failed to mention are the protagonists of this space, who are perhaps the most demonized and misunderstood of all the chiropterans that inhabit the earth. They are the blood-sucking, bats whose diet is made up of animal blood, those “vampire” bats that are so feared, despite the fact that before the conquest of America by the Europeans, these and the rest of bats held a very special place in Mesoamerican mythology.

So before talking about how admirable their social, supportive and family life is, we have to start by separating the myth from the truth, and what a better way than to try to get rid of that image created by Bram Stoker’s novel (Dracula , 1897), in which the character, in addition to consuming human blood, could become a bat to move from one place to another with greater ease. Although blood-sucking

bats have nothing to do with the complex mythology and folklore that originated during the Middle Ages and around the Romanian prince Vlad Tepes (1431-1476), the ever-active human imagination has caused bats to almost inevitably confused with vampires.

Of the around 1,300 species in the world, only three are the blood-consuming species. Three species that have become the greatest villains in human history! And what about bedbugs, leeches, fleas or ticks which also consume blood and transmit countless diseases? Perhaps they are not so famous or protagonists of so many horror stories. Unfortunately for our bat friends, their mouse-like shape and bare wings have made them as unique as the fear and myths haunting them.

Returning to the world of blood-sucking bats, it should be noted that their presence and bites are rarer than we could imagine, especially after the intense government campaigns carried out in the United

States, Mexico and Central America to eradicate them due to the risk of their bites to livestock transmitting rabies between the 1970s and 1980s. What was not taken into account then is that the elimination of their family groups forces them to look for food more often, and in the absence of other foods such as birds or wild mammals they end up looking for cattle or, in very rare cases, humans.

This is how we approach its amazing life story, linked more than other species of animals to the inevitable rule of “to find food or to die trying”. In their evolution they were very successful at feeding on something that the rest of the bats did not, but to do so they had to adapt their organisms in a surprising way to resist the transmission of a lot of pathogens from their victims and to withstand the conti-nuous lack of nutrients and vitamins in their bodies. Aware of their easy energy weakening and the high risk of dying if they do not find food two nights in a row, our blood-sucking friends developed a

very close social life, where generosity is present among each individual in the colony. They wash each other and fervently care for their young, in addition to feeding and adopting other mothers’ babies when they do not return to the den. Most admirably of all, they are able to share a little of their food with those who failed, allowing them to survive. This life in society has the double advantage that, in addition to sharing parental duties, at some point that food favor will be granted back and they will be able to save their lives. This, in our culture, is considered as a true act of solidarity. Zero selfishness!

So, I ask you, my dear reader, that the next time a bat enters your home or seeks refuge in a crack in its walls or ceiling, have a little compassion and allow it to continue living. Look at it, admire it and discover in it a being who, despite its mysterious and intimidating aspect, has much, much to contribute to this wonderful planet. Remember that we are all equally important and we all share the same space. Until next time!

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For those who wish to support the less privileged in our paradise, here are some of the many organizations that could benefit from such kind gestures. To publish your organization, please email details to editor@vallartapaper.com.

Amigos de La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, A.C. Cultural, educational, environmental and charitable assistance programs. Tax deductible. www.amigosdelacruz.org

Amazing Grace MissionsAssisting families in Magisterio & Progreso. slw2014nv@gmail.com

American Legion Post 14Raises resources and manpower to improve facilities needing building maintenance ameri-canlegion14.org

Amigos del Magisterio Food delivered directly to workers at the PV dump, their families and schools in Magisterio and Volcanes. amigosdelmagisterio.com

Asilo San Juan Diego Home for the ElderlyContact: Lupita Sanchez Covarrubias 322 222 1257 or mexonline.com/asilosanjuandiego.htm

Asociación DownAssistance to persons with Down’s Syndrome – Contact: Ana Eisenring at 322 224 9577.

Becas Vallarta, A.C. Provides scholarships to high school and university students. Tax-deductible in Mexico and USA. Polly Vicars at 322 223 1371 or Buri Gray at 322 221 5285.

CANICA Centre for Children with Cancer. Provides aid for treatment and services including transpor-tation to GDL. Contact Director, Evelia Basañes 322 123 5688.

Casa Hogar Máximo CornejoA shelter for orphaned, abandoned, disadvantaged or vulnerable children. Luz Aurora Arredondo at 322 221 1908, casahogar_maximocornejo@hotmail.com

Clinica de Rehabilitación Santa Barbara Rehabilitation of the handicapped. Contact: Laura Lopez Portillo Rodriguez at 322 224 2754.

COLINA Spay and Neuter Clinic Free and by-donation sterilization clinic in Old Town. Only open Saturdays, Contact: cez@rogers.com or 322 104 6609

CompassionNet Impact Transforming the lives of people living in chronic poverty. Job creation, education, emergency & more. Tax-deductible. Contact: 322 133 7263 or ric@4compassion.org

Corazon de Niña A safe, loving, home-environment for children and youth rescued from high-risk situations. www.fundacioncorazon.mx

Cruz Roja (Red Cross)It handles hospital and emergency service in Vallarta. It is the only facility that is authorized to offer assistance to injured people on the street. Contact: 322 222 1533 or 322 222 4973

Desayunos para los Niños de Vallarta A.C. Feeding programs, education programs, day care centers for single mothers. 322 223 4311 or 322 222 2572

Discapacitados de Vallarta, A.C. (DIVAC) Association of handicapped individuals dedicated to helping one another. Contact: Ivan Applegate at 322 221 5153.

Ecology and Conservation of Whales, AC.National Coordination Network for the Assistance of Entangled Whales. Contact: 322 293 7851

Families At The DumpSupporting families living in the landfill or garbage dump thru education and sustainable opportunities. familiesatthedump.org

Fundacion Punta de Mita Contact: Ana Lilia Medina Varas de Valdés. ana@fundacionpuntademita.org Tel. (329) 291 5053

Friends of PV Animals Volunteers working to enhance the lives of shelter animals. For info and donations visit friend-sofpvanimals.com

Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta: Contact: Luz del Carmen Pérez A - cayro_13@hotmail.com - grupoecologico.com

Horizonte de PazWelcoming shelter for men of all ages who are troubled w/alcohol & drug addiction. Contact: Maynor at 322 281 0644 horizontedepaz@live.com

Instituto de Artes Musicales Puerto Vallarta (IAMPV) is Asociacion Civil and the umbrella organization over several groups, including the Puerto Vallarta Orchestra, the Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra, a children’s music school, and others. Contact Daniel Oliveros 322 105 8344

International Friendship Club Provides medical, educational and social services to those in need in Puerto Vallarta and area. www.ifcvallarta.com

La Brigada de la BasuraA weekly meeting of neighborhood children to clean Vallarta Streets. Contact Que?Pasa 322 223 4006

Mexico Ministries & Mission, Inc. It raises funds to the poor in Vallarta. Contact Fr. Jack at 322 229 1129 christchurchbythesea.org

Puerto Vallarta Navy League AC Contact: Carol Smith at 322 137 4902

New Life MexicoChallenging child poverty with health and education programs.Contact: Philippa Vernon pvp@newlifemexico.com

Paraíso Felino AC Refuge and adoption centre for cats and kittens in the Bay of Banderas. Contact: 322 120 4092

Pasitos de Luz Substitute home for low income children with any type of handicap, offers rehabilitation services and more. 322 299 4146. pasitosdeluz.org

Purr Project No-kill feline rescue - www.purrproject.com

PEACEAnimals Free mobile spay/neuter clinic operating 48 weeks a year, primarily in Puerto Vallarta. Tax-de-ductible. peaceanimals.org

Pro Biblioteca de Vallarta It raises funds for Los Mangos Public Library. Tax-deductible receipts for Mexico and USA. Contact: 322 224 9966

Proyecto Pitillal Busca un AmigoAssociation created by underprivileged mothers of paralyzed children. Contact: 322 299 4495.

Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza Shelter for children

Donations are tax-deductible in Canada and the U.S. Contact: Madre Mari at 322 222 7857 - www.ccshf.ca

Roma’s Kids They educate the children of the Volcanes and surrounding area www.kids.romamexico.com

Toys for Tots VallartaIt distributes toys and constructs playgrounds for less-advantaged kids in the Puerto Vallarta area Contact: Jerry Lafferty 322 221 6156

SETAC – Services the GLBT community. Contact: Paco Arjona at 322 224 1974

SPCA PV – Provides shelter and vet services to rescued animals. www.spcapv.com

Vallarta Botanical Gardens - To build Mexico’s greatest botanical, research & education of plant life, city beautification programs, bird watching, etc. Donations are tax deductible in the USA. Contact: 322 223 182 or info@vallartabotanicalgardensac

Local Charities and Non-Profit Organizations

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