Monday October 29, 2012

Monday October 29/12  update #269

I was requested by Emilie at Hearts Of Gold to show up if I had nothing better to do, so I did.  I had about an hour’s sleep so I was anxious to get up and about anyway.   I did the full morning shift, went to the Coopera near the Chamber of Commerce to do the banking.    I took several shots of the progress in Parque De La Madre which seems to be really moving along now.   I tried to have lunch at the Inca Bar, known for its burgers etc, but it was closed so I climbed the stairs and had a couple of spicy shawarmas for lunch.  What a treat!

As I was rushing to get back to the office I was stopped by a small older Ecuadorian who was asking if I was interested in renting an apartment or not, as he had two for rent in the Oro Verde Hotel complex.  I should have realized right then that I was talking to the “Captain”, a friend of Chris and Bettye’s.  He is 83 years old and had just returned from piloting a ship through the Mediterranean.   He is quite the character and he made a few predictions that I hope do not come true.

I got back for the afternoon shift but ended up just resting on the loveseat for 3 hours.   We had three of my friends buy tickets in the morning so we have sold about 20 of the available 71 seats before they go on public sale.    I have also agreed to return in the morning for 3 hours before I have to rush home to allow Rosa in the house for cleaning.

I popped by Raoul’s new house to say Hello.  That building is really progressing now.

I went next door for supper.  I was just too late and too tired to cook.   I barely had the energy to feed the Boys.

That was today’s excitement.   Hugs to all.   Please see all photos at souvenircuenca.blogspot.com