We can't leave PV without mentioning the gay scene. Vallarta is the biggest and friendliest gay destination in all Mexico. Although that means male, female, and transgendered, I would say the most obvious and visible are 98% gay guys. Their iconic symbol is the rainbow "flag" in many different styles.
We knew our building was in Gay Centro and it has been a mixed blessing. On the one hand, the dance music and loud laughter have been fun to be in. And as in any city, the gay community really enables the local art galleries, live theatre, and other cultural events.
(There's no bothering straights like me, although Pat says I could make a lot of new friends if I went out
on the street on my own!) The only drawback of our location is the nightly drag show-and-tell; we have heard the act many times on our balcony. The
em-shee sounds like a cross between PeeWee Herman and the old whiny Jerry Lewis!
We are next door to the world-famous Blue Chairs Resort/Spa/Beach. (It's so popular that there are imitations --- on the left is "Green Chairs" and on the right is a plain rip-off of the same colour beach chairs!) Think of your favourite resort, but crowded exclusively with gay men of all sizes, shapes, ages, and nationalities. It has 9 stories but thousands of stories! Can you see the Statue of Liberty on the roof? Blue Chairs is HQ for all the gay events of the year. Right now it's "Beef Dip" week. How would you like YOUR beef dipped??
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