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Hola John, You are so kind. And so right! There is so much out there, it's so hard to confine oneself to just one area, my head starts to vibrate if I think too hard on all the places I'd love to experience. Following your excellent example, I'll post a commentary and pics of my culinary adventures as well! As I'm just starting, there should be plenty of misadventures to laugh at too. I'm working on Los Cabos and Guadalajara now, one tour at a time. Anyone interested in Mexican cuisine should also check out their annual International Gourmet Festival held in Pto Vallarta every year in November, it's one of THE top culinary events in Mexico, attracting top chefs from all over the country and beyond (forgot to add, exhibiting chefs are by invitation only). I'm dying to go, but probably won't make it this year. And I so love Vallarta. Best to you.

Hello Doc! I know this is a really late response to this thread, but I just joined this week. I just loved this thread, so good of you to take the time and share with everyone. Getting to go with Rick Bayless - I'm green with envy. I've been going to Mexico for years and it's so good to see it's outstanding culinary heritage finally getting widespread popularity and interest. I mean real Mexican cuisine, not the gringo-ized version we so often get here. I went though Valle de Guadalupe in Baja wine country on my way to Ensenada a few months ago - what a sight! Vineyards as far as the eye could see. I found their reds to be better than their whites, but they aren't as experienced as Napa vintners, just give them some time. This thread was of particular interest to me because I am in the process of leaving the corporate world and following my true passions, food and travel. I'm starting a culinary tour company specializing in culinary tours to Mexico (Caribbean later, with luck!) and your thread was so inspiring. Thanks again and I love this forum! Unfortunately, I will probably be spending time reading here instead of working!