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Longing For Vallarta

I long for a few weeks in Vallarta When winter winds are blowing, I feel at home near the Playa del Sol Can hardly wait to get going. Warm sun and sandy beaches calling Jalisco, I will hasten to you To escape Kentucky's snowy ground When my lips are turning cobalt blue. Written October 13, 2021 [while making arrangements for a week in Puerto Vallarta in November]

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Tony Hargreaves

Date: 12/31/2021 8:40:00 AM

Hi Milton. All the best for your sunshine trip down to Mexico's coast. I envy you; it would be good to escape our North Atlantic grey that delivers mist to dampen our spirit day after day. Happy New Year. Tony

Deb M

Date: 12/20/2021 1:44:00 AM

Sounds llike a lovely place Milton…been and gone by now I guess? As good as you expected! I think everyone is in need of a little getaway atm which the world as it is! Debx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/20/2021 8:29:00 AM

Yep, I was there, hmmm, about six weeks ago. It is still the wonderful place I described, although some of the Mexican resorts have become dangerous, PV is still marvelous and safe.

Anselmo Boles

Date: 11/13/2021 11:40:00 AM

Nice write Milton! Brought back memories. I remember my first steps on the sands of Puerto Vallarta was in 1996, I was on a Carnival cruise ship for seven days. It's a great place to "chill"(no pun intended) or thrill, and I had a great time. Have a blast and enjoy the sea and sun, and Mexican tequila!...ab

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/13/2021 12:28:00 PM

I love Mexico, particularly Vallarta, but I'm not a fan of tequila! Thanks for the well-wishes, Anselmo,.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/15/2021 11:40:00 AM

Whoa. You and me both. Last time I was there... Oh, well. There's always a first time! :) gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/15/2021 12:49:00 PM

Well, come on down. I already have my arrangements made and will be leaving this time next month for a week. I'll buy you a drink...or two!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/15/2021 11:33:00 AM

"cobalt blue" - so glad you do not believe in exaggerating the truth my friend!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/15/2021 12:50:00 PM

No, no exaggeration here. My lips turn cobalt blue. Really. Honestly! I hate cold weather. I can't breathe when it's so cold. My heart starts aching.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/14/2021 12:03:00 PM

Much longing I hear for Puerto Vallarta in your lovely poem, Milton. That part of the world I hear is beautiful. We visited Cabo San Lucas once on a cruise stop. Its all gift of nature there. Have a wonderful time. You are right-- much relief then to escape Kentucky in winter.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/14/2021 1:13:00 PM

Thank you so much, Vijay. We used to have a condo down there, but I sold it after Deb died. I went once after that, so now I'm going back again. Used to go two times a year, but now I'm just going back to renew old memories.