Side Trip to tequila

Just had to slip in a few photos from our trip to the charming little town of Teuila. We rented a car and drove 5 hrs. from PV up through the mountains and across the plains of Jalisco to the center of the Tequila distilling world. Along the way we drove for hrs past the blue green fields of Agaves-the plant from which Tequila is made.

Upon arriving we found a lovely little hotel right on the Plaza for $35./night. The next night we moved up to a suite for a whopping $50.night. We had our little friend along, Red, who enjoyed his trip through the Jose Cuervo Distillery and having his photo taken with some of the town's founding fathers. During the 48 hrs. or so that we were there, we met and saw only 8 other Gringos and that was during the tour of the Cuervo distillery. It was very nice to experience a true Mexican town , not spoiled or influenced by outsiders. Even the fantastic museum had all of it's descriptions in Spanish.

The history of the drink, Tequila, is as much a part of Mexican history as the famous revolutionaries, Pancho Villa and Emilliano Zapata. It is the drink that has fueled bravado, love, song, patriotism and intertwines itself with everyday Mexican life. A fine Tequila is as delicious as a fine brandy, port or single malt scotch. Sip it and savor-never shoot it. UMM!!

On the way back to PV we stopped off at Juan and Marias at Punta Raza for a couple more days of their magic. We also had the chance to get together with Kathy and the inspiration for The Red Bastard, my bro, Ted. We enjoyed visiting with them a number of times while at the marina in PV.

Well, hasta la proxima. Pat arrives in a few hrs., Helene is here to help with the crossing, Linda and Rob head home within the week, we leave for Zihuatanejo in 48 hrs. and take the big jump in 1 week. Take care of yourselves, wish us luck. John, Linda, Rob, Pat and Helene.