Monday

This sign is right outside the Hacienda. It is relatively new, so I just could not resist taking a picture. What would you think if you saw it? Well, it is not what you think. They happen to make clay pots there.

We had an interesting experience yesterday. They opened another condo development here in the Hacienda, so we thought we should go check them out. We were told to look for the people cleaning and that they would have a key to the model. Well, they did not have a key to the model, but ever so helpful, as they are always around here, they got on the walkie talkie and called somebody. We heard the name "Mauricio," well, that's the General Manager of the entire company, but we thought it was somebody else. In a few minutes, here rolls up the car with not only the General Manager, but the owner of the whole Hacienda. We were really embarrassed because of course, we are not interested in buying; we just wanted to look. We told them so, but they took the time to personally give us a tour of the model. It is exquisite. They go from 800,000 to 1.2 million. They are really worth it. The owner is 84 year old Southern gentleman. We chatted for a few minutes. He told us that his son has a special visa and travels to Cuba to help the only seminary left there.

Last night we went to visit an employee and his family. We had some presents from them. They have a 11 month old baby boy. There is also an eleven year old girl and a five year old boy. We played with the kids and visited. We snacked on local tortillas (they look more like pita bread), local cheese and mashed black beans. We also had fruit shakes, just perfect for the hot weather. John is off golfing with him this morning. Employees can golf here.

Tomorrow we are flying to San Jose and won't be back until Saturday. Until then, from the beach...