Monday December 10, 2012

Monday December 10/12  update #310

Pancho kept me awake most of the night so I wasn’t firing on all cylinders today.   

Bella was off for shopping at Coopera then to do her bridge instruction again.  The attrition rate should be slowing to retain those who are eager to learn and are actually absorbing the material.

I was supremely disappointed that I had not heard from 2 of my regular drivers to quote on the transportation for my photography tours, and I let them know it. 

I did hear from a new eager company headed by Daimler Ferrera (what a great name!) and we met today downtown to discuss the 2 upcoming tours.  He has a 20 passenger vehicle that should be perfect for our immediate needs and we agreed on our requirements and the pricing.  The night tour is a little pricey but that is to be expected.   So far, knock on wood (I use my noggin for this), we have not had any cancellations so we can keep the price reasonable for everyone.

We almost had 90-year-old Yoshi join us for the night tour but I am secretly thankful that she changed her mind.  It will be pretty cool up there in the Cajas and I would hate for anything to happen to her.

The day was pretty grey and foreboding but it did not rain.    The clouds tend to burst to the west, above the Cajas.

I noted some city worker digging up around the river path, appearing to be preparing to widen it?  Note the hand tools that will take them days to accomplish the task when a Bobcat would do it in a few hours.   That is how they keep everyone working here.   Ecuadorians have a super-strong work ethic.

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