I will keep this brief as it was another slightly overcast and cool day in Puerto Vallarta. We did very little. Read a good deal, did the walk and a bit of grocery shopping. We are joining former UP Business School professor, Neal Higgins and his wife, Judy, for some drinks this evening. So I picked up a bit of wine and a wonderful artichoke and jalapeño dip. I make it at home, but I must admit that this one is better. I was told the secret is in baking it for a bit to let the flavors mix. I can't wait to try that once we get home.
Lasst night we had a lovely evening. It was, of course, Super Bowl night. As we strolled along the Malecon it was great fun to tell the promoters trying to draw us into each bar and restaurant that we weren't doing the Super Bowl, we were going to the ballet! We did stop for a bit of Pre-Func at a bar that had the game turned up to a volume that would make most people's ears bleed. We sat as far outside as possible and enjoyed the passersby. We then went on to the new Performing Arts Center downtown for the ballet, Romeo and Julietta. This was a Russian troupe that was passing through. The place was packed. I took this one photo prior to the show
but, as a polite, respectful audience member I did not take photos during the performance, although a good deal of people did. I was surprised that there was no announcement, as we now always get, about turning off cell phones and no photography. Apparently those rules do not apply in Mexico. Each of the seats in the auditorium also had a cup holder and people were freely bringing in cups of coffee, wine and other more potent beverages.
The performance itself was really very good. The woman that danced Juliet was wonderful. Mercutio and Paris were also very strong. I was not taken with Romeo and as I continue to have contact with the play, I grow increasingly convinced that he is not really that important to the story. It is really about Juliet.
Anyway, it was well received. Polley and I picked a bit at the costuming choices and some of the acting/dance interpretation seemed a bit overdone. But it was nice to have the opportunity to see if and, of course, we both love the music.
So, a bit of culture beyond two beers for the price of one. Stopped for a drink on the way home and watched more of the Sunday evening crowd. We get down to the Malecon very little at night. We were reminded of how lively and enjoyable it is to just sit and watch the Mexican families and gringo tourists. A most pleasant day.
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