Cuenca Updates: Sunday July 1, 2012 Canada Day

Sunday, July 01, 2012

Sunday July 1, 2012 Canada Day

Sunday July 1/12 update

Happy Canada Day!

I arranged an appointment tomorrow with JD’s Private Transportation to try to organize a night photography trip. They have quasi-apologized for the earlier fiasco so I have promised to give them another chance. I may get a free trip or two if I keep working with them.

Bella is off to play bridge at Joe’s Secret Garden. That is one of her favorite things to do, especially when she can play with a real experienced partner and “play for blood” as she calls it.

I just decided to bus downtown to see if the French Alliance music festival had anything going but I couldn’t find anything. The police were directing traffic on Solano in front of the Banco Pichincha and I asked what was up but didn’t understand the reply. I wasn’t going to wait around either. It is a very strange day with alternating beautiful blue sky with heavy rain clouds.

I just wandered aimlessly and stopped in a couple of video stores. I had to leave the first one because the guy was smoking and I was beginning to gag. At the second store I found a couple of old classics, Ghandi and Tora,Tora, Tora. Gotta love 4 movies for $5.

As I started to head for the bus it started to rain heavier and I really needed a banos (washroom) so I ducked into the Chicago Pizza alongside the Santo Domingo church. I had a large slice of cheese pizza and a soft drink for $1 while I waited for the rain to pass.

Then I caught the #50 like usual but this guy took two shortcuts. The second shortcut completely bypassed our old neighborhood, and this was the second #50 to use the same detour, so I assume they must be doing roadwork. I don’t mind, I get home quicker.

To has been at the window regularly today. The hibiscus are not as plentiful nearby so he must be enjoying the free meals I am providing for him.

Enjoy the pics. That was today’s excitement. Hugs to all.