IGUANA! – Lanier in Mexico

Just a quick note, I am in San Pancho Mexico on vacation. Just one hour north of Puerto Vallarta. It is fabulous and vey small, like P.V. was forty years ago. When I return I will be revitalized for more reviews. Hasta la vista amigos!

November 7, 2013
Categories: Uncategorized . Tags:Mexico, San Poncho . Author: laniersmith

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Comment by Jordan River on November 7, 2013 9:27 pm

Have big fun. Poolside post reading.

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- Comment by laniersmith on November 8, 2013 2:10 am
  
  I will! Reading a book by Tilar J. Mazzeo that comes out in March that I will be reviewing for Amazon Vine. The Hotel on Place Vendome. Then reading The Perfume Collector. No shoes and drinking Coco Locos with no ice!
  
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Comment by poodle on November 7, 2013 9:51 pm

That looks like a wonderful little secret hideaway. Enjoy your vacation!

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- Comment by laniersmith on November 8, 2013 2:12 am
  
  San Pancho is not a secret but it is hidden away. Gracias!
  
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Comment by Mary E. on November 8, 2013 12:23 am

It’s nice to know that this place exists and looks like it hasn’t been touched too much over the decades. You certainly deserve a wonderful time on your trip to paradise.

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- Comment by laniersmith on November 8, 2013 2:14 am
  
  I think you would love it here Mary! Hugs from the Mexican Riviera.
  
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Comment by Hilary Randall on November 8, 2013 4:21 am

Don Miguel,

An apt title for your mini post!

Enjoy yourself and don’t get sunburned!

Un abrazo! Dona Ilaria

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- Comment by laniersmith on November 9, 2013 1:07 am
  
  “Champagne for two in Copa de Oro.” Night of the Iguana 1964
  
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  - Comment by laniersmith on November 9, 2013 1:08 am
    
    You bet Undina!
Comment by Undina on November 8, 2013 6:24 am

Enjoy the vacation! And bring back some nice pictures. Pleeeease 🙂

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- Comment by laniersmith on November 9, 2013 1:08 am
  
  Lol you bet I will Undina!
  
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Comment by Heather in Arles on November 8, 2013 10:11 am

Have a fantabulous time, Lanier. Oooh, it looks so lush. Enjoy…

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Comment by roberto alborghetti on November 9, 2013 12:05 pm

Nice trip and enjoy Mexico! Greeting from Holland (where I’m in these days)…

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- Comment by laniersmith on November 9, 2013 2:54 pm
  
  Holland! How wonderful Roberto.
  
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Comment by José Teles on November 9, 2013 8:04 pm

I hope you enjoy Mexico, and by the way, any sight of Miss BD yet?

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- Comment by laniersmith on November 10, 2013 4:59 am
  
  No sight of B.D. or for that matter Ava Gardner! But there are plenty of lovely people!
  
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Comment by Natalie on November 10, 2013 11:38 pm

Wonderful! I hope you have a fantastic holiday.

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Comment by teamgloria on November 21, 2013 8:39 am

Pictures Please!

*lookingaroundwithinterest*

_tg xx

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