And last, but not least.....Chacala

This was our last overnight stop on the Guadalajara whirlwind tour. We did all of our sight seeking, all of our shopping, all of our hiking, all of our "touristy" hard work at the front end of our road trip. That is why this sleepy, charming little beach town was such a treat for our bodies, our minds and our souls. We arrived in time for breakfast on the beach and after checking into our hotel, we had lunch on the beach. We spent the afternoon laying around on the beach until we had a beautiful happy hour and dinner.....on the beach. You can tell by the photos that the beach was pretty inviting.

The whole town was as long as the beach - an easy stroll from one end to the other. We found a great cafe that served up a wonderful desert one night and the best lil breakfast before leaving in the morning.

Chacala is tied for first place in my mind and in my heart for highlights of the road trip. It was just what I was needing after the big city, the city buses, the city noises, the city air, the city EVERYTHING. Off the beaten path, but it is on our list for another visit.

Last thoughts about the Guadalajara road trip. They say one picture is worth a thousand words, and we have so many beautiful photos that we've been sharing with you. Thanks to Hal. But there are a few images that were not captured and that are worth sharing anyway. For example: on the way back home, the pot holes in the road were not filled in - instead, they were outlined in white paint so you could see them coming up. This made me laugh every time I saw one. I also wish I had a photo of the little elder who greeted us when we got off the bus in Guadalajara for the first time. And then, the grandpa and the kid - singing and playing the guitar on the bus ride from Guadalajara to Teuchitlan. Dolphins and whales in Puerto Vallarta. Bicycles on the streets in Guadalajara waiting for the light to change. The best barrista spanish teacher in Guadalajara.