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Puerto Vallarta News NetworkNews from Around Banderas Bay | November 2005 

Tropical Odyssey Photo Gallery
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Cocktail reception appetizers included trays of smoked salmon, fruit, cheese, and maki rolls.

Towers of prawns and fruit serve as appetizers during the Gala's cocktail reception.

A gigantic martini glass sculpted in ice dispensed perfectly chilled martinis.

Waiters moved through the crowd with trays of ice-cold beer.

The Tequila Herradura girls served frosty margaritas to the thirsty crowd.

A Frida Kahlo self-portrait was surrounded by real macaws and parrots.

A sultry dance performed by the Wave mesmerizes the crowd .

The Watermelon dances to the sexy jungle beat of bongos.

The Lobster moves her artfully painted body to the rhythm of the drums.

Commemorative sculptures were presented to each guest chef.

At a table under a tree, a young woman rolled Cuban cigars.

Gourmet Festival Coordinator Gina Naya with Carlos Obadan of Bianco Restaurant, and Festival Committee member Marg Morrell Menetery.

G้rard Dupont, President of the Culinary Academy of France.

Kudos to Thierry Blouet and Heinz Reize for this year's Festival.



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