Eco project managers in Colima, Mexico

Eco tour guides sipping ice tea at the Colima Best Western Hotel in Mexico (prior to the 2005 volcanic eruption which occurred not far away) discussing their plans for the upcoming season.

I was so dying for something to drink in the hot weather, and craving black tea - tea' negro which surprisingly is not popular in Mexico - probably because they have coffee.

When I spotted the Best Western in the colonial architecture and green umbrellas, I followed the fine scent for tea. Begging my friend Ariel (on your left) to come we walked with his friend on the baking hot pavement over to sit in the shade. I must have drank several of these babies, I just could not get enough.

Tea how refreshing. My friends company -- also very fine!

Relaxing in a hammock high above Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

This builder was taking a break while building the largest private house on the top of the ridge which overlooks Puerto Vallarta, Mexico when I walked up and asked to take his photograph.

The owner deferred having his photo taken but what a great looking old man he was, with personality written on his face -- the same bright brown and rose red color as his assistant. I just instantly loved these people - just thought their work was great!

Check out that wonderful stone wall behind him. They had done several like that, and had plans to make the house multiple stories with several feature walls.

While they spoke no English and I very little Spanish we still communicated as they showed me all three stories of the mammoth place. Maybe I can take some pictures of the completed building when I find my way back there. This time I hope to have or rent a bike.