One of my favourite hang outs in PV is La Noche, a small, intimate gay (but hetero-friendly) bar here on L. Cardenas. One of the bartenders is from Toronto, the martinis are KILLER (remember my birthday?) and the decor is very cool. The deep Chinese red walls are adorned with a huge wrought iron mirror and a funky candelabra hangs from the ceiling. Happy hour happens every night between 8 and 10PM. Beer is ALWAYS 2 for 1 ($25p for two). I know I can walk in alone anytime and see someone I know. Or make a new friend at the bar simply by admiring his jewellery (hence the title of this blog). It is a safe, friendly haven for a single Goddess seeking a quiet drink in a classy joint, close to home.
The gay community here is just that, a community. It delves into mainstream society for important issues and business reasons but, for the most part, it is a world unto itself here in Vallarta. Everyone knows everyone else, who's breaking up, who's hooking up, who's on the prowl. It is a little bit less intense and a little less desperate than the scene in Toronto. I'm sure it has a lot to do with the fact that a lot of the visiting men are on vacation and simply relaxing in a warm, sunny spot. Their nightclubs are fun and generally packed most nights of the week, especially this time of year. I feel fortunate to be accepted by this interesting pocket of the Vallarta social scene.
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