The Trekking Pawns' Diary

 I’ve been following the recent news about Puerto Vallarta , and while things may shift and evolve, I want to pause and reflect on how it felt when we visited back in November — warm, welcoming, and wonderfully easy to explore. 🚶‍♀️ The Long Walk Out Getting off the ship was not a quick step-onto-the-street situation. It was a long walk through the cruise terminal shopping area , and there’s essentially one main exit route that guides everyone through it. There were lines for the trolley, but we decided to walk instead of wait. Vendors were already set up before we even fully exited — colorful stalls, souvenirs, handcrafted goods. The people were kind and welcoming, and I genuinely hope they had a successful day. We also saw quite a few travelers getting massages right there near the port — definitely much cheaper than what you’d pay onboard the ship! At the very end of the shopping complex, taxis were lined up and ready, eagerly offering rides. 🚌 Taking the Local Bus We ...