Ocean Grill was our destination for Friday. This wonderful discovery that is only reached via a panga (boat) is perched on a hill in the jungle south of Puerto Vallarta. We took the 20 minute bus ride to Boca de Tomatlan south of town. The bus rides are an adventure to themselves with jolting stops and starts and beautiful vistas of the ocean all the way. From the bus stop we walk to the pier and wait for Alfonso, the owner of Ocean Grill, to send his panga to fetch us. In five minutes we are at his sweet little spot in the jungle.
We visited Alfonso and Wilson, his great dane, the first year he opened. Last year he added a large deck with a huge palapa roof, tripling the size of his restaurant. His food is gourmet and his House Margarita is wonderful, with ginger and mint.
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| Excellent shrimp!! |
After our delicious shrimp lunch with grilled vegetables, we walked down the rickety wooden pathway to Los Colomitos Beach, where we spent the afternoon swimming and sunbathing. Ruth snorkled and saw quite a mix of fish, the most interesting being two 5 foot gars.
Wilson, the resident Great Dane, has his own island complete with sand and a hammock.
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| Wilson's Island |
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| Pineapple truck on the way to the market. |
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We took the bus from Boca to Puerto Vallarta's Municipal Market where we bought fixings for dinner: El Pachugon rotisserie chicken, papas and fresh carrots that Victor cooked in foil packets with sesame oil and spices. Very nice end to a fun day!
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