It's So Good to be Home
In Puerto Vallarta
Beautiful Blue of Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta
July 15, 2025: First Day Home After My Cruise
Day 51 of 100 Blue Water Photos
What is all this talk about Blue Water? Maybe you’re wondering if I’m a little obsessed.
Day 52 of Blue Water: Setting Up My Santorini Puzzle
I don’t mean “blue” as in sadness. Blue Water gives us Blue Mind—a calm, lightly meditative state that comes from being near, in, under, or on water. Marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols coined the term and even wrote a book about it.
Day 53 of Blue Water from the Roof Garden
No Rain in the Forecast in Puerto Vallarta
I admit, I’m hooked on the idea. And I’m not alone. Each year, the global 100 Days of Blue campaign invites people to connect with water, share photos or videos, and celebrate its wellness benefits.
The Blue Water Infinity Pool at the Roof Garden
One of the Most Beautiful in Puerto Vallarta
Day 54 of Blue Water: Swimming After Sunset
This post is Part 6
of my own journey—Days 51 through 60. It’s been a joyful challenge, inspiring
me to keep finding fresh ways to soak up the benefits of Blue Water.
Day 55 of 100 Blue Water Experiences
Lunch at Marina Vallarta, Admiring the View
Marina Vallarta offers a different kind of blue. I don’t often make the trip—it feels almost like another city, with its distinct atmosphere and the 30–45 minutes it takes to get there by Uber. But a Friday gathering at the Living Room Bookstore and Cafรฉ drew me in, and afterward I lingered over lunch with a refreshing view of the water.
Day 56 of Blue Water: The Pacific Ocean
Los Muertos Pier Viewed During a Morning Walk
Each morning, I walk Sophie and Max, often exploring new routes through the neighborhood. One of my favorite views is the pier framed by the ocean just three blocks away—especially when the sky is clear and blue.
Day 57 of Blue Water: Sea Monkey Restaurant
Hat on Top of the Beach Palapa and Ocean View
Hat on Top of the Beach Palapa and Ocean View
On my morning walk, I passed the Sea Monkey restaurant and noticed a giant red, green, and white hat perched on a palapa. At first, I was puzzled—until I spotted the emblem and realized it was a playful nod to the Mexican flag.
Day 58 of Blue: Remembering Greece and the Sea
A View From the Top Deck of Virgin Voyage's Ship
The Aegean Sea was stunning from the top deck of Virgin Voyage’s Resilient Lady during my 11-day Mediterranean cruise. On one shore day, I chose to stay aboard, and the nearly empty ship made the experience especially peaceful. (See Part 5 of this series for more cruise photos.)
Day 59 of Blue Water: World Blue Mind Day
My Evening Beach View in Puerto Vallarta
My Evening Beach View in Puerto Vallarta
World Blue Mind Day fell on Wednesday, July 23, 2025—a yearly celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. Wallace J. Nichols. I marked the occasion with dinner at a beachfront restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, enjoying the view of the water and beach activity as the day came to a close.
Day 60 of Blue Water: My First Birthday Alone
Barcelona Tapas Dinner with an Ocean View
Barcelona Tapas Dinner with an Ocean View
This was my first birthday since Jon moved out, and I felt a little sad. To cheer myself up, I treated myself to dinner at Barcelona Tapas, a hillside restaurant with sweeping ocean views. They gave me a prime corner table, where I watched the sky and sea shift colors from 6:30 to 8:00. I’ve always thought the most striking beauty appears in those few quiet minutes after the sun slips below the horizon.
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Terry
Terry L Turrell, Author
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