FRIDAY afternoon Linda and Bo came over with a friend who has just moved to Cuenca...Lorena is a bubbly fun Italian gal who was a Spanish teacher and lived in Mexico and for many years in Colombia before she ended up in the states....
They also brought Todd, a retired M.D. (radiologist) who came to Ecuador for a writers seminar and fell in love with the country.....He came to Cuenca, found a house to buy in Chaluabamba, and when his wife Shelia joined him he had a surprise for her! He's a super nice guy!
We all went to eat empanadas at Fanny's little outdoor driveway eatery....
The huge empanadas stuffed FULL of well seasoned meat or chicken are only $1 each!!
Amigitas!!
I made a very Mexican salsa to take for our empanadas -- didn't know if anyone would like it, but they did and Bo especially raved -- he has quite a sophisticated palate!! .....Made with 3 different types of dried chilis.....Chile Ancho, Chile Guajillo, & Chili Chipotle...no tomatoes.....
SATURDAY the compuer Guru Tony Bishop came -- working on Rick's computer he attached another screen so Rick can now see what he is doing and he's happy.....
That night we went to our favorite Mexican eatery....Tacanijo for another great meal...
I ordered a new menu item.....Chalupas -- really delicious!
The charming owners of Tacanijo, MARCELA & PAULO....
This beautiful wrought iron railing with red roses is one of the details of the new dining room addition to Tacanijo.....
I took with me a sample of the gorgeous rings I have on sale now 1/2 off....Marcela chose this knock out -- sterling silver set with genuine gemstones - amethyst, peridot, citrine, blue topaz, garnet & marcasite .....and how pretty on her petite hand....
It's so great to see the terrific success they are experiencing with the enlarged eating area.....
SUNDAY.....
I bought my usual candle from this vendor outside the Cathedral....she has a very nice selection of religious goods....she is one of several vendors with lovely things...
Teresa waited on the Cathedral steps for the lunch Rick prepares for her and the few dollars we and others give....
It was a beautiful High Mass and afterwards a big procession....
And with a band too.....
Gathered on the side of the Cathedral were these CHOLAS....I talked to the ladies from Banos.....delightful -- don't you love their hats!
And afterwards lunch at Don Colon .... some of our neighbors were there also....
We both had the $4 almuerzo quesadilla plate....very tasty!!!
And then to the Mercado de Flores where I bought 10 beautiful cut roses and this darling miniture rose plant...all for $5.....
This reminds me of candy canes.....
MONDAY....got a taxi to go the Farmasol Pharmacy to buy my heart pills (for the arrhythmia ) ... had him wait and then take us to Don Raul for Ceviche and shrimp....
Good seafood!!! (especially with a beer!)
And then we walked down the street to a bakery with delicious pastries.....when we got home I invited Susana and Bertha for coffee... But first they wanted to go to SuperMaxi to buy the groceries for tomorrow's lunch....Bertha wants me to show her how to make my macaroni and hamburger dish....found fresh Basil and Oregano as well as fresh mushrooms....but NO HAMBURGER MEAT!! So tomorrow Bertha will go get the hamburger....hope this turns out good since I never measure I have my fingers crossed because they thought what I made last week was so outstanding...
When we came out of SuperMaxi we stopped at the little chocolate kiosk...couldn't believe the chocolate nativity set....totally edible....
Isn't this terrific? Costs $15 ...
Geovani wanted me to see the two trucks he is deliberating over buying, so off we went......small semi's....one brand has a seat he really likes but no air conditioning...the other has air conditioning and electric windows....he is convinced the prices are fixed and I told him EVERYTHING is negotiable, but he must talk to the owner, not the salesman....business owner to business owner.....Hope he gets a good deal because he is prepared to put down $45,000 cash and finance the rest....a lot of money!
The girls did come over later and we had coffee and goodies from the bakery and some Camembert cheese from SuperMaxi -- they loved it all but especially the cheese!
Time to get to bed...tomorrow will be another busy, fun day with some of the greatest people on the planet!!!
Thank you Lord for leading us to Cuenca!!
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