Lucy's CuCu Cabana in Puerto Vallarta, an Interview With Gil Gevins

Gil Gevins is an author and Co-Owner of Lucy's Cucu Cabaña, in Puerto Vallarta, a Shop Specializing in Mexican Folk Art. Much of Their Inventory is from Remote Villages Throughout Mexico. Gil tells us about life in Mexico, his love of writing books, and Lucy's Cucu Cabaña.

 

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[caption id="attachment_2541" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Gil Gevins, Lucy's CuCu Cabana[/caption] Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The El [caption id="attachment_2003" align="alignright" width="300"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa you can enjoy that same view of the Los Muertos Pier all day long for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! This week, I’m going to introduce you to Gil Gevins, one of Puerto Vallarta’s funniest guys, author and businessman, along with his wife Lucy, they own a place called Lucy’s CuCu Cabana, But before we get to Gil, let’s see what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this wee, the 28th of February, 2018.

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Garden Party and Silent Auction for Corazon de Nina at La Hacienda de Carlotta "Artist for Orphans"

My friend Cecil reminded me that there is a fundraiser coming up for Corazon de Nina, the orphanage I took you to last month, and if [caption id="attachment_2540" align="alignright" width="566"] Poster Corazon de Nina Garden Party[/caption] you haven’t listened to that episode, the conversation I had with Melissa Canez who runs that orphanage, you really need to give that a listen, but if you are in town March 11th, you might consider joining in the fun and connecting with some great Puerto Vallarta Personalities, A Garden Party - Silent Art Auction - Music with "Piel Canela" Tapas and more... Sunday March 11, 2018 2:00pm-4:00pm at Hacienda De Carlota - 388 Lazaro Cardenas Puerto Vallarta A Benefit for: The Corazon de Nina Foundation 500.00 pesos Tickets available at: Casandra Shaw Jewelry, 276 Basillo Badillo and Corazon de Nina Thrift Store , Bay 8 in the Marina.  

From Mexico News Daily, an update on the highway between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta…

 Mexico News Daily | Wednesday, February 14, 2018 New Nayarit highway links Jala, Compostela 54-kilometer stretch reduces travel time between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta [caption id="attachment_2547" align="aligncenter" width="1070"] Guadalajara to Vallarta Highway Map[/caption] A new 5-billion-peso (US $269 million) stretch of highway in the Pacific coast state of Nayarit will help to reduce travel time between Guadalajara and the resort city of Puerto Vallarta. The four-lane, 54-kilometer road runs between the municipalities of Jala and Compostela, cutting the journey between the two tourist destinations to just over 30 minutes. An additional 14-kilometer stretch of road goes into the center of the second of the two pueblos mágicos, or magic towns. The federal Secretariat of Communications and Transportation (SCT) estimates that more than 6,400 vehicles will use the new road on a daily basis and it will benefit 110,000 residents who live in the region. At an official opening ceremony yesterday, President Enrique Peña Nieto said that 39 of 52 highway projects his administration committed to build have now been completed. “This government has gone to work and it has fulfilled [its commitments], that is what we have done in the whole country,” he said. The president also recognized the impact that the new highway will have on improving connectivity between the states of Jalisco and Nayarit. There is a map in the show notes so check them out. https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/new-nayarit-highway-links-jala-compostela/

Contact Email Address For Javier Arias, Taxi to Mayto

Last week, I introduced you to my friend Javier Arias, the taxi driver in El Tuito who took me to his hometown of Mayto and gave me that wonderful interview. Well he told me that he already has heard from some of you and he really appreciates your business. He has a new email address and it’s really easy to remember. taxitomayto@gmail.com that’s taxitomayto@gmail.com. He still prefers the phone, and I have his contact information in the show notes for this show and last show, and I’ll get into the show links page too. [caption id="attachment_2518" align="alignleft" width="300"] Javier Avila, Taxi to Mayto[/caption] Speaking of El Tuito and Mayto, Maria Santander who runs the Galeria Coppelia, make sure you listen to that podcast with Maria. She, well, all of the people I interviewed, Maria, Matty, Jesse and Javier were so wonderful and really gave us such a diverse overview of El Tuito and Mayto and Tehaumixtle. And anyway, Maria reminded me about something I had totally forgotten about. She wrote me… “Don't forget, Barry Kessler, while we were doing the interview at my Gallery, he got a flat tire on his way to get you, and sent the lovely Transito cop in Tuito over to let us know he would come for you shortly! I thought that was pretty cool of both of them!” So true Maria, so true! [caption id="attachment_2516" align="alignright" width="300"] Javier's Card Taxi to Mayto[/caption] Totally cool of the local cops to stop by and deliver a message, personally to Maria and me. Letting us know about Javier’s whereabouts. You know, where I come from, this is totally unheard of. In Mexico? Not to unusual believe it or not.

Listener Email From Alberta, Canada

[caption id="attachment_2282" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] La Trez Cuartoz, Puerto Vallarta[/caption] I got this funny email from Mama Patti that I wanted to read to you.  Here goes… Hello there from sunny southern Alberta, Canada (not!!!) I am Merv's wife and wanted to thank you for your podcast.  We love the boys very much and thought you would enjoy a funny story from their time here in Canada.  We tend to make a little noise in our neighborhood from time to time... all good, just music and we've been quite surprised that the authorities have never paid us a visit.  Well, that changed one night when La Trez Cuartoz were in the house and Fehr decided it was karaoke night.  Apparently, our neighbors will put up with almost anything but us on the microphone.  For the record, Fernando was singing when they showed up, so we're blaming it on him. [caption id="attachment_2297" align="alignleft" width="300"] La Regadera[/caption] That’s pretty funny. Remember Fernando liked to sing Karaoke in the shower? Not really. The plave is called La Regadera, which means The Shower in Spanish. It’s  in Downtown Vallarta? I’ll put a map in the show notes but it’s right on Morelos, behind La Dulce Vida Italian Restaurant on the Malecon and not too far from Mandala and the loud nightclubs on the Malecon that stay open and they party till 4 or five in the morning. So thank you Patti. That’s great dirt on Fernando. Just the sort of inside information we like on the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Embed La Regadera

 

There’s so much more, including a couple of other letters from listeners, but I need to get to our guest. [caption id="attachment_2544" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Lucy's CuCu Cabaña[/caption]

Lucy's CuCu Cabaña, Puerto Vallarta, México

[caption id="attachment_2543" align="alignleft" width="225"] Gil Gevins, Lucy's CuCu Cabana[/caption] Gil Gevins was recommended to me by several people. JR for one told me early on that he would hook me up with Gil, way back when I started the Podcast. My buddy, and friend of the show Reggie Bellu said I need to interview Gil. Last May, I sent him an email asking him if I could interview him and he said he was unfortunately closed for the summer and wanted to know if I wanted to interview for a job. Ha! This time down, I was fortunate to get a chance to visit with Gil at his shop, Lucy's CuCu Cabaña, located on Basilio Badillo, on the South Side of Puerto Vallarta. I have a map in the show notes, but for a landmark, let’s use Memo’s Pancake House is right next door to Lucy’s. But look, it’s tiny, and unobtrusive. It’s just not easy to find so yeah, Memo’s Pancake House. So let’s get right to 295, Basilio Badillo, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and visit with the funny guy of Puerto Vallarta, Author and businessman Gil Gevins.   [caption id="attachment_2565" align="aligncenter" width="841"] JR's Southside Map at vallartainfo.com[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_2545" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Lucy's CuCu Cabaña[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_2546" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Lucy's CuCu Cabaña[/caption]

Contact Information for Lucy's CuCu Cabana

Address: Basilio Badillo 295, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., México Phone: +52 322 222 1220 Purchase Gil's New Book, 1967 At Amazon All of Gil Gevins' Books Available at Amazon

 

  [caption id="attachment_2551" align="alignright" width="225"] Toilet Tank Art Lucy's CuCu Cabana[/caption] That should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Next week, stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more.  Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message like Mama Patti did. And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. Don’t forget his maps, his DIY tours and his revitalized Happy Hour Board. I have links to all of those in the show notes. [caption id="attachment_2552" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Lucy's CuCu Cabana, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can [caption id="attachment_2548" align="aligncenter" width="607"] Lucy's Cucu Cabaña[/caption] get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there.  I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. [caption id="attachment_2554" align="aligncenter" width="459"] 1967, by Gil Gevins[/caption] So, thanks to Gil Gevins. Come on now, get out there and buy his new book. It’s autographed and waiting for you at Lucy’s CuCu Cabana, so pick one up. And Check out the contact info in the show notes of this episode of the show at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com. See the pictures I took of Gil and his shop and links to Lucy’s CuCu Cabana. Hey, thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos! [caption id="attachment_2542" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Lucy's Cucu Cabaña[/caption]