Driving to Tonala and Guadalajara

After about 5 hours we end up directly into Tonala the shopping mecca on Sundays in Guadalajara.  This was my 2nd visit so I was not going into sensory overload this time!!  It is Sunday Flea Market day and for miles the vendors are out in full force displaying their wares for all to see.  Of course I had to do some more purchasing of Mexican handicrafts including a new plate for my wall, some small flower pots, and usual things I like to buy there for 10% of the price in Puerto Vallarta!
We head to my favorite hotel from there about 20 minutes away Gran Hotel de Reyes  http://www.granhotellosreyes.com/.  It seems to be the best deal and I like being across the street from Plaza Los Mariachias and the inside Guadalajara Flea Market San Juan de Dios.  After a bit of a rest from the 3-4 hours of walking in Tonala we head over to a restaurant I have come to love called Birrieria las Nueve Esquinas www.las9esquinas.com/ingles/index.html  with their special recipes of Goat and Lamb.  Homemade corn tortillas, homemade salsas, homemade beans, etc. it has won many awards for providing authentic traditional Mexican recipes and preparation methods.  Once again it was fantastic!  Located at a plaza that has 9 street corners because many streets come together here......that is the origin of their name.  After dinner a walk around the sights of the main square, cathedral and many other plazas finds us back near the hotel at Plaza Los Mariachis for some dessert!
I love this city and tomorrow we make the 5-6 drive back to PV......and work!