Packing

This the worst part of the season both here and in Canada: packing to leave.

It’s tough because we have to pack all our stuff but need to use some of it in the time before we leave. Luckily we don’t have to pack the booze.

I’ve been spraying all my tools with silicon as the air is somewhat salty and things rust quickly. It doesn’t seem to affect the car too much which is a bonus. However, I like to cover it with a shade cloth to keep some of the crud off of it.

Earlier in the year, I borrowed a step ladder from Omar’s bodega, to put up the shade cloth, but I don’t think he liked it and has kept the shed locked ever since. So, as I had to remove the said sombrilla, I asked him very politely, in Spanish, if I could use it again. He grinned and said “Si.”

Once that conversation was over I asked him if he wanted my hammock, as with the use of the loungers I don’t need it anymore. The look on his face was priceless. I can’t wait to tell him that I don’t want my guitar either.

We went to Papa Gallo’s for the last time yesterday (Monday). It was sad to say goodby to all our newfound friends who helped us so much with our Spanish and the Mexican culture. We learned a lot from them. However, we did have a few margaritas as well as a glass or two of wine to see us on our way. Rosalie was so into the wine that she insisted on staying for dinner.

I think the packing would be over a lot quicker if Rosalie didn’t insist on going to the beach every day.

Today the temperature hit 32 C. We were a bit warm so went to Barra Sunset Bar, to cool off at the beach. The problem was; it was so windy it was actually cold. So, we had a glass of wine and went home to sweat it out.

They started the round of second vaccinations in Cihuatlan today but are doing it alphabetically, so being Wells’ we didn’t get a look in. That is, until Rosalie got a text from her friend Elke saying that the alphabet idea had been scrapped and anyone could go right away starting tomorrow. We decided though to wait until we get home to Canada. As I said, it is warm at the moment and lining up for goodness knows how long isn’t a pleasant idea. Also, it won’t do us any good with solitary confinement anyway. So we’ll wait.