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Some Things Never Change...
Real Estate Lament
(Published in Farm and Land Magazine in 1917)
I hesitate to make a list
Of all the countless deals I've missed:
Bonanzas that were in my grip-
I watched them through my fingers slip.
The windfalls, which I should have bought
Were lost because I over-thought:
I thought of this, I thought of that;
I could have sworn I smelled a rat.
And while I thought things twice,
Another bought them at the price.
It seems I always hesitate,
Then make my mind up much too late.
A very cautious man am I
And that is why I never buy.
How Nassau and how Suffolk grew!
North Jersey! Staten Island, too!
While others culled those sprawling farms
And welcomed deals with open arms-
A corner here, ten acres there,
Compounding values year by year.
I chose to think, and as I thought,
They bought the deals I should have bought.
When tracts rose high on Sixth and Third,
The prices asked I felt absurd;
Whole block-fronts - bleak and black with soot
Were priced at thirty bucks a foot!
I wouldn't even make a bid,
But others did- Yes! Others did!
When Tucson was cheap desert land
I could have had a heap of sand.
When Phoenix was the place to buy,
I thought the climate much too dry!
"Invest in Dallas- That's the spot!"
My sixth sense warned me I should not.
A very prudent man am I
And that is why I never buy.
The golden chances I had then
Are lost, and will not come again.
Today I cannot be enticed
For everything's so overpriced.
The deals of yesterday are dead;
The market's soft-and so's my head!
Last night I had a fearful dream;
I know I wakened with a scream.
Some Indians approached my bed-
For trinkets on the barrelhead
(In dollar bills worth twenty-four,
Nothing less and nothing more)
They'd sell Manhattan Isle to me;
The most I'd go was twenty-three.
The Redman scowled: "Not on a bet!"
And sold to Peter Minuit.
At times a teardrop drowns my eye
For deals I had but did not buy.
And now life's saddest words I pen-
If only I'd invested then!
--Author Unknown |
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Greetings!
Spring is in the air and the Primavera and Amapa trees are in bloom, with bright bursts of yellow and pink dotting the still lush hillsides. Mango trees are covered in flowers and soon the first mangoes will be ripe for the picking. Lucky us! We hope you will be in Vallarta to enjoy this glorious season, and if so, stop in to Rivera Cuale to say hello. |
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Riverbank Lounge Area
Many of our guests rave about our riverbank lounge area, so we thought we would share some info and photos with you, so you can experience it too! Read more about this very special feature of Rivera Cuale, where lush tropical beauty meets eco-chic.
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Solar Panels Up and Running
We've been saying that we would install solar panels to heat our first swimming pool, and now we have! Very recently, the rooftop panels were connected and the lovely salt-filtered pool has warmed up to an inviting 80°F (27°C) - perfect for those crisp mornings and cooler evenings. |
Great Time to Buy with Canadian Dollars! 
The Canadian Dollar is strong and is gaining more ground, with predictions that it will rise past parity with the US Dollar by summer.
With Rivera Cuale condo prices in US Dollars, consider reserving a unit now to stretch your Canadian Dollars to the maximum.
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Upcoming Events at Rivera Cuale
Salsa Dancing Night March 25th
Thursday, March 25th we are hosting a Salsa Dancing Night! We will offer a one-hour class designed to teach the basics so you can move with confidence on the dance floor. Cocktails will be served, and you can stay on to dance after the lesson. Entry will be $50 pesos per person and registration is required. Watch your Inbox for further details and your personal invitation!
River Cleanup April 18th
On Sunday, April 18th, Rivera Cuale and PEACE kick off Earth Day early. We are organizing a cleanup of the Cuale River and are looking for volunteers for a couple of hours. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt, refreshments and snacks in appreciation of their help with this important cause. We will provide garbage bags and gloves.
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Mexican Holidays and Celebrations in March
March 21, Benito Juarez Day, is a National Holiday commemorating the birthday of one of Mexico's most renowned Presidents, often referred to as the Lincoln of Mexico.
Juarez is remembered for resisting the French occupation, overthrowing the Empire, and restoring the Republic, as well as for his liberal efforts to modernize the country. He was also the first indigenous man to be elected president of the United States of Mexico. He served five terms as president.
His whole time as president is now called La Reforma, The Reform, because he made so many changes in the way that the indigenous people were treated; they were made as equals under Benito Juarez. He also lessened the mighty Roman Catholic Church, which he felt had too much power when it came to government issues. He created a sort of separation of church and state.
For these accomplishments he is often regarded as one of Mexico's greatest and most beloved leaders.
March 28, Palm Sunday, begins Semana Santa or Holy Week, the week preceding Easter. Other than the Christmas holidays, Semana Santa is the busiest week in Puerto Vallarta and is an important Catholic holiday.
It also coincides with Spring Break, creating a party atmosphere. Streets in town become crowded and the Malecon is full of people watchers. Many Mexican families travel to Vallarta to spend a week at the beach. All in all, it is a very festive time. | |
We appreciate your continued interest in our project! As always, we are here to help with any questions you may have, and we welcome your comments on our newsletter. |
Sincerely,
The Rivera Cuale Team
Toll free from USA & Canada: 1(888) 226-0563
On-site office: 223-3770; In-town office: 222-6086
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