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My family and I recently went on a cruise to Mexico. Seemed like a fun thing to do in the winter when living in an area that’s not measured by if it snows but when. While I do love the cruise ship experience, there is also something to be said to staying in one place and getting to know it. For me cruise ships are a great way to get a taste of an area you know nothing about to see where you want to go back and spend more time. Of the three ports, Cabo, Mazatlán, and Puerto Vallarta, I’d have to say Mazatlán was my favorite.

It was a nice relaxed city, we had an amazing tour guide. Erick, if you ever read this, keep being you, you’re awesome. They really loved music in the city. I mean there were bronze musicians up and down the boardwalk including Mexican Elvis and The Beatles, which was kinda funny because there was no connection to The Beatles other than a mayor who was like. “You know what this town needs, an Abby Road statue and maybe a yellow submarine.”

I mean sure, The Beatles, arguably one of the best bands of all time, but it’s quite an odd statue for a town that seemed to have had a fair share of musicians of world renown including a famous school for the Arts. But I got to hand it to him, it worked. I mean I was intrigued and wanted to see the statue and even got a photo.

Really, I think this is untapped marketing genius, just make a statue of famous musicians in irrelevant places. Small town in Texas closing since COVID? A giant mega Taylor Swift. You come for Taylor stay for Auntie Bertie’s famous chili? Losing money in the Congo from all the wildlife tourism. a massive bronze BTS right in the middle of the jungle.

Tibetan monks could meditate next to a Lars Ulrich surrounded by a stone drum set. Why settle for Stone Henge when Rock Henge could be built next door? There is this whole untapped bronze musician market just waiting to capture those tourism dollars.

Cabo and Puerto Vallarta were a little nutty for my taste. The people hocking their wares were a little intense. The taxi drivers were really in your face. I’m not a big fan of the aggressive sales tactics. Shoving beaded jewelry in my face is more likely to make me not want it and a taxi driver hounding me, definitely makes me not want to step foot near their car.

I don’t have a problem with some one setting up a blanket with their wares, but man give me some space. So, I probably won’t be back to Cabo or Puerto Vallarta anytime soon, but Mazatlán, it was nice and relaxing, and a neat place. Just don’t leave the city and be sure to check the US travel advisory to find out why.

Also, tacos. One of the best food inventions ever made and Mexico doesn’t disappoint.

That’s all I have for today. Thanks for being here.

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