Flying to Philly

• Wednesday was my final day in Mexico.
• A taxi came to pick me up at 5:00 AM
• I packed Tuesday night
• I flew in pants and long sleeve therma with a t-shirt underneath
• My bag did not arrive on time, but Mexicana knew about it
• I checked in the bags in Southwest, and then had breakfast
• During the flight I had a glass of wine
• The flight was 3 hours and about 15 minutes
• As usual in Philly, they made us fly around for a while
• I could see how the Delaware rivers goes into a bay, and passes Philly, and Wilmington
• I could the NJ Turnpike, and Delaware Memorial Bridge
• Cindy picked me up, and took Kate to the orthodontist. There we picked up hoagies, and that's what we had for dinner.

Renewed Faith

Since I am leaving Mexico in 3 days, and I have cheese and ham in the suite, I decided to go get some tortillas. Well, I walked to the supermarket. I passed one of the typical taco stands you see at every corner in Mexico. I noticed that the tortillas were packaged, so I thought thet must be clean. I checked into my pockets and I had about the equivalent of 40 cents/USA. I asked the guy how many tortillas I could get for 40 cents, so he grabbed about 8, put them in a plastic bag, and said to take them, and forget about it. This experience renewed by faith in mankind. I still insisted on giving him the 40 cents, but here was a poor guy selling tacos at a corner stand, but willing to give food to a stranger for free.

Sam's Birthday

• Today was Sam's birthday. She is now 11, and will be the same age as Gaby's until November.
• I went for Argentinian food with Arturo and Fernanda
• Arturo is having issues with his review.
• Albert told me about the bonus and raise.
• I continue to review MBS for the trip to Colombia
• Talked to Gaby. She was having orientation for middle school.

Lunch with Alex and Jorge Pedemonte

• Went to lunch with Alejandro Aguirre and Jorge Pedemonte
• I had dinner at the hotel (Arrachera tampiquena)
• We are getting closer to get the house
• The real estate broker, Maureen, agreed to share the commission
• Cindy asked for a good faith estimate from Keith (Lennar)
• I had a minor headache most of the day - probably from working too much on the computer.
• The one of the legs of bridge on the new glasses is not flush on my nose, and it hurts a little bit. I need to have it adjusted in Austin.
• I talked to the girls. Anna did not say much, and Gaby mentioned that it's tax free weekend. She wants to shop a little bit. Anna wants to rent a boat.
• Mirene from Sao Paolo, Unibanco, e-mailed me and mentioned that she was going to be in Mexico for vacation. She invited to dinner on Friday. I told her I was flying to Texas on Friday, but may be we can get together later.
• Robert Kennedy is in Brazil and mentioned to her that I was in Mexico.

Girls Fly Back to San Antonio

• Talked to the girls in the morning when they were waiting for the flight from Houston to San Antonio.
• Susana said that they had a great time in Cuernavaca. They played with all their cousins in Mexico.
• I worked out tonight, and left right before it started raining. I could see the lightning.
• It rains every afternoon in Mexico during summer.
• Cindy went to the movies, and I talked to her after she came back from the movies.
• For lunch I went to Toks and I had thin pork chops, rice, and beans.
• I had a coke for drink.
• For dinner I had a turkey club sandwich. I've been taking the cholesterol pill every night. I take 5 milligrams.
• I talked to Gaby and Anna tonight. I asked Susana to get them in Spanish classes, at least once a week.
• Susana said that her grandmother asked about me and said that I should have visited her while I was in Mexico. I told Susana that I was too shy because of the divorce situation.
• I need to find a way to visit her.
• We also got an attractive offer for the Ledgestone house. We are trying to see if the broker splits the commission with us.

Sunday - Day after Cocoyoc

• Woke up very late...12:00 noon.
• Had breakfast at VIPs. Small portion of beef with egg and bread with beans.
• The breakfast included a small portion of watermelon. I usually have pineapple, but the waitress said it was sour.
• Also had coffee.
• Went to the supermarket for a couple of things.
• Did my laundry (whites)
• Watched tv, and then took a nap. The phone woke me up...it was Anna. The kids were back from Cuernavaca. Gaby told me that they swam at the Golf Club Community Center (Tabachines) and made about $55 dollars from jewelry they made.
• Anna and Gaby sounded happy to talk to me. They are going back to San Antonio tomorrow. Susana said the Spanish was going so-so. I am planning to have them take Spanish lessons at least 1 hour a week.
• Really wanted to exercise, but instead read the strange book that I "borrowed" from the house we rented in Ocean City during our summer vacation. I am almost done.
• Cindy is bringing to Austin 2 books she read. The Kite Runner, and "The Last Lecture."
• I am still a little sore from the activities yesterday.