OK, So Maybe Carnival Isn’t As Bad As I Thought – So Sue Me

[SailorJack]

You are a character. Thank you for this great read. Welcome to Carnival.

 

I don't normally think of myself as a character:D, but glad you enjoyed the review.

[SailorJack]

This is The Friendship Fountain (also called The Dancing Dolphins Fountain). Puerto Vallarta and Santa Barbara, CA (SailorJill's home town) have been sister cities since 1972 and Santa Barbara sculptor James Bottoms and Mexican sculptor Octavio Gutierrez jointly created this sculpture inspired by a Chumash Indian legend.

 

 

 

This is the Vallarta Dancers statue - a life-sized couple performing the Jarabe Tapatio (Mexican Hat Dance). It was created to honor what we were told is the national dance of Mexico.

 

 

 

 

 

These are Los Arcos - it is a favorite gathering spot at night as it backdrops an amphitheater for evening entertainment.

 

 

 

 

 

These are just some of the many statures and artworks that line the Malecon. One could spend more time than we had just admiring them and reading about their history.

[beshears]

GLAD you have joined some of the rest of us who like Carnival too.

 

I have done many cruises. NCL, Holland American, RCCL, and Princess. I KEEP coming back to Carnival. I don't do all the perks that a lot of people do, but they have enough for ME, to draw me back.

[SailorJack]

I had no idea this review was still in progress. I'm very happy right now!

 

Still ticking, but on the last port. Thanks for visiting.

 

Jack

[SailorJack]

GLAD you have joined some of the rest of us who like Carnival too.

 

I have done many cruises. NCL, Holland American, RCCL, and Princess. I KEEP coming back to Carnival. I don't do all the perks that a lot of people do, but they have enough for ME, to draw me back.

 

My best perks are with Princess, but as my recent Carnival cruise demonstrated, sometimes its the ride and not the perks!

[SailorJack]

Some pictures of some of the older buildings in downtown.

 

 

 

 

Underground utilities have not yet made it to old town.:)

 

 

 

 

The cathedral in the background is one of the "must see" attractions in PV.

 

 

[SailorJack]

Margaritas for a dollar! Now if I could only get a cruise fare for a dollar I will be there!:D

 

If you find any of those dollar fares let me know!:D I might even be willing to go a few dollars more.:)

 

Jack

[SailorJack]

This is the inside of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe) cathedral. It was absolutely stunning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a bronze statue of San Francisco de Assis. There were several sculptures similar to this inside the cathedral. They were donated by members of the parish.

 

[pamrose228]

Purple grapes are nothing compared to pepto bismol pink on the Splendor

[SailorJack]

Purple grapes are nothing compared to pepto bismol pink on the Splendor

 

You have me somewhat at a disadvantage as I have not been on the Splendor. I as assuming that the dining room on the Splendor is done in Pink? If so, that would probably best purple.

[DavyJoneses]

Did this cruise overnight in PV? If so, did you sample the night life.

[pamrose228]

You have me somewhat at a disadvantage as I have not been on the Splendor. I as assuming that the dining room on the Splendor is done in Pink? If so, that would probably best purple.

 

The entire ship is

[SailorJack]

The stained glass windows were colorful, yet let in a good deal of light.

 

 

 

The cathedral had a number of private alcoves.

 

 

 

The artwork was magnificent.

 

 

[SailorJack]

The entire ship is

 

That is hard to imagine. I will have to go on-line and see if I can catch some photos!

 

(I did appreciate the color in your signature.) :)

Edited July 13, 2016 by SailorJack

[SailorJack]

Did this cruise overnight in PV? If so, did you sample the night life.

 

Not on this cruise. I think Carnival alternates between an overnight in PV and a stop in Mazatlan. The cruise the week prior to ours included an overnight in PV, but we opted for an extra port, The overnight cruise in PV does not go to Mazatlan. Given the State Department's travel advisory for Puerto Vallarta, I am not sure I would want to be ashore at night there anyhow - although the ship announcement said things were relatively safe if you stuck to the tourist areas.

[hightownCO]

SailorJack, I love your reviews! I'll always remember the one with 'more sunken metal since WWII'.

 

Keep on sailing!

[SailorJack]

SailorJack, I love your reviews! I'll always remember the one with 'more sunken metal since WWII'.

 

Keep on sailing!

 

Thanks, glad you enjoyed them. The one you mentioned is one of my favorites as well. It was on the Norwegian Dream when we rammed a Japanese ship and sent brand new cars and cargo containers crashing into the ocean. it was noted that we now held the record for the most Japanese tonnage sunk 1945.:D

 

A link to that review is in my signature.

 

Jack

[7leagueboots]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed them. The one you mentioned is one of my favorites as well. It was on the Norwegian Dream when we rammed a Japanese ship and sent brand new cars and cargo containers crashing into the ocean. it was noted that we now held the record for the most Japanese tonnage sunk 1945.:D

 

A link to that review is in my signature.

 

Jack

 

One of my favorites also.

[SailorJack]

One of my favorites also.

 

As I have said more than once, if I had known that that review was going to be around this long, I would have taken more care in writing it.

(I am paraphrasing the great Groucho Marx when he said "If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.):)

[Baatman]

Enjoying the photo tour of the Mexican Riviera. Sounds like you had a great time.

[SailorJack]

Enjoying the photo tour of the Mexican Riviera. Sounds like you had a great time.

 

Thanks. More photos coming. I will try to edit the last of my photos today.

[SailorJack]

The cathedral as seen from the Malecon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

And, of course, statues were not the only thing along the Malecon. Lots of places to shop for souvenirs.:)

 

 

[yukongold]

The cathedral as seen from the Malecon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am enjoying the photo tour, but really like this one.

[beshears]

Well the "pink" on the Splendor didn't bother me any. I love pastel colors, so I had no problem with that. I also like purple which someone else mentioned as well.

[SailorJack]

Well the "pink" on the Splendor didn't bother me any. I love pastel colors, so I had no problem with that. I also like purple which someone else mentioned as well.

 

Beauty, they say, is in the eye of the beholder. However, I think too much of any color can sometimes be a little disconcerting. Initially, we were a little surprised by the walls of purple in the MDR, but after the first night forgot all about it.