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Friday July 3, 2015
I spent most of the morning getting my paperwork in order to bring to the Immigration office on Monday (but I later found out that they will probably be closed because of a national holiday called for the Pope's visit...).
Then I tried to get caught up on sleep before getting prepared to go help Hearts of Gold set up at Caballo Campana for tomorrow's BBQ.
Caballo Campana is truly a lovely venue set in the mountains just east Banos, with acres and acres of green space and lean horses.
A new volunteer came in at the venue and I did a double-take.. Here it was Angelika who was teaching me Spanish just yesterday.... This town is just too small....
I am really looking forward to tomorrow's event. I have been asked to be a photographer at the event and to help with the slideshow. My friend Rob from Vilcabamba is also going to be there as a photographer. I intend to bring both cameras and 2 tripods to get every possible shot of the amazing fireworks that I can.
Update: This evening I took the bull by the horns, after a confirming conversation with Cristina, and booked flights from Cuenca to Cali, Colombia for 2 weeks. With the Tercera Edad (Old Farts) discount it was pretty darn cheap! I was even able to do it online! Both sets of flights are only about 6 hours total with 2 stops! The layovers are only an hour and there was a warning that I would have to collect my luggage in Quito and rush to board the connecting flight to Esmereldas. Therefore I will only have a carry-on with minimal clothes. Besides which, if Cristina is complaining about the heat, I am sure to melt upon arrival. I don't do heat well...
I leave 2 weeks from today and she will meet me at the airport and we will continue on to her place in Tulua.
A strange coincidence is that the maintenance man, Jose, who works at the retirement residence where my Mom resides, is from that very city. Small world.
I hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al Update: This evening I took the bull by the horns, after a confirming conversation with Cristina, and booked flights from Cuenca to Cali, Colombia for 2 weeks. With the Tercera Edad (Old Farts) discount it was pretty darn cheap! I was even able to do it online! Both sets of flights are only about 6 hours total with 2 stops! The layovers are only an hour and there was a warning that I would have to collect my luggage in Quito and rush to board the connecting flight to Esmereldas. Therefore I will only have a carry-on with minimal clothes. Besides which, if Cristina is complaining about the heat, I am sure to melt upon arrival. I don't do heat well...
I leave 2 weeks from today and she will meet me at the airport and we will continue on to her place in Tulua.
A strange coincidence is that the maintenance man, Jose, who works at the retirement residence where my Mom resides, is from that very city. Small world.
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| The table set-up was underway. Needs a few adjustments. |
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| This is the view west, towards Banos. |
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| I just love horses in a pasture. |
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| A backlit white horse. I couldn't resist. |
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| This is an amazing venue for a large BBQ event. |
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| Tons of green space for the kids to run wild. |
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| Did I say that I love horses in a pasture? |
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| A gorgeous brick building, ready for the party... |
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| Another view west. |
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| This is the view from the back to the front. Big dance floor. |
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| The table settings will be gorgeous! |
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| Kids playing in the pasture, futbol of course... |
