Happy Monday!

Hope everyone had a good weekend! We did some fun things.

On Saturday we took the Danish families to Andres Carne de Res out in Chia. Mauricio picked us up at 11 and we got there about 12 noon. We were one of the first there, so we were able to sit out in the kids area this time, and that worked out great for Andy and Emilie. They were able to do face masks, and get a temporary tattoo, and make their own cookies and pizza. Lots of fun.

On Saturday night, Jeaneth, Brian, and I went to see Mauricio and Freddie's band "Memphis Belle" play a gig at a local dive bar. When I say dive bar that is a compliment. Anyhow it was fun to get out at night and see another part of the city and their band. They play harder rock, which wasn't any of our preference, but there were a couple of cover songs from the Doors, and Stone Temple Pilots that we recognized and enjoyed. All in all it was good to get out.

On Sunday we took a good walk after lunch with Brian and Malene and Magnus to the Atlantis Mall. It is a newer mall about 20 blocks away and was good to get some exercise. Of course we had to stop at El Corral Gourmet for a brownie and piece of pie. Yum!! There is a Hard Rock Cafe there, and many fine stores. There is also a neighborhood bar/restaurant scene there as well with about 25-30 fine restaurants. We will be going back there for dinner one of these nights.

Today we have just hung out at the hotel. Andy and Emilie and her mom and I went over to the park across the street and played on the slides. Andy fell off of a slide so he has a good goose egg on his noggin. He is fine so nothing to worry about. Jodie has a little cold so isn't 100% today.

Tomorrow we are going to go to the hospital that Dana was born at for a little field trip. On Wednesday we have our CRAN Orphanage official tour, and for lunch the hotel is doing another barbeque.

Our hotelmates Brian and Malene just got their Sentencia today, so we have a good feeling that we will be the next up, hopefully this week but most likely next. We just have to be patient, which is hard to do after 6 weeks. :)

Here are some of the photo's:



Andy and Emilie taking a break from the jungle gym.

Sliding pals!

"Faster, faster!"

Hanging with Daddy after a bottle.

Memphis Belle. Mauricio on the bass, and Freddie on the guitar. They both went to University as music majors and are really good. The lead singer had a little work to do, but the band itself was good.

Brian, Jeaneth, and I enjoying the show.

Andy and his Batman temporary tattoo at Andres Carne de Res.

We had a seamstress visit us. She designed a beautiful suit for me with plenty of ruffles, flowers, top hat (like I need any more height). Not sure why she painted her face, but one of the freaky characters there.

Here is the jacket, needs a few alterations! All the kids got a kick out of me putting on silly clothes.

Dana hanging out after her bottle.

Cheek time!

Andy's pizza this time was hot dog, cheese, corn, ham, and more cheese. He ate quite a bit of it.

Andy and Emilie rolling out their dough. Very serious work.

Bath time. Jodie loves to give her a bath and wash all of her rolls and cracks and crevices! Dana just sits there and smiles, and kicks up the water.

Rolling over on the floor.

Andy and Luciola. All of the maids adore Andy and call him "preciouso, or muneca" (precious, or doll). They say the same to Dana as well. They work so hard, as they are up and getting things ready for breakfast around 7, clean the place all day, make lunch and dinner, and are up until about 10 p.m. They work 6 days a week. We don't know how much they make, but minimum wage is $140,000 pesos a month (about $70 USD). Luckily they get their food and room as part of the deal. Anyhow they are very nice women.