When I started this blog my intention was to inform our family and friends about our life here in Cuenca -- now I realize that it really works as a diary to remind me what our life is.....So much happens that if I didn't write this blog, I wouldn't remember 1/2 of the things we do.....very busy with a senior memory...
Went out to Tacanijo on Wednesday the 18th....Marcella had their baby boy....Paulo looked happy, but a little tired -- I have the feeling he's not getting a whole lot of sleep tho he won't admit it.....Food was terrific, as usual, and we got to tell him that TACANIJO was selected as THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD of 2015 by the readers of Gringo Post....he was really touched...
Later that week, on Friday, we tried a new place for us, RED CRAB....since it's Lent we were looking for a good fish place, and we found it!
The owner, GERARDO CORONEL A., treated us like royalty -- we enjoyed delicious food and a lovely ambiance...
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| Rick and Gerry Coronel |
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Saturday morning Norbert came by.....we had just returned from the Italian cheese/bread maker, Fillipo, and we were all set to enjoy some fresh bread and cheese....Norbert came bearing gifts (as usual)... beautiful yellow roses and ....
That evening we took our neighbors son Paul (Bertha & Geovani's) to eat hamburgers at Carbon & Lenya.....Rick wanted to do something for him since he has been so good at keeping an eye out for us and our safety.....
A handsome young man with fabulous manners, but not too good at smiling for the camera :)
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Sunday Mass at the Cathedral as usual --- every time we go I notice some other beautiful detail.....
This is one of the lovely inspirational side altars...
After Mass we went to San Sebas Cafe for the first time.....American style breakfast...GOOD.....
Then we met Jean Lehman at a little theatre production....
Local Gringos put on the Melodrama -- they started late and it kind of dragged so we left at intermission... Jean had plans for dinner, and Ricardo was really tired....
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Took our poor hardworking gardner to lunch at our little "almuerzo place"
Saul seemed very pleased to be invited, and boy did he clean his plate!
We talked about his business over lunch - from what he told us he makes less than $300 a month so I'm sure the free meal hit the spot.......he's a very sweet old man....I make him a fresh cup of coffee when he comes - with sugar and milk....He always says, "Que Dios te page" (May God repay you) and I say, "Si, en efectivo!"
(Yes in cash!! :) ) That always brings a chuckle!
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SUSAN KLOPFER came over to shop and visit and have a drink....
Susan is a talented writer of mystery thrillers with a lot of history woven in....her latest, "The Plan" takes the reader to Cuenca....it's the first of a trilogy.....she does tons of research so I love to hear the gossip and truths she has dug up!
A very interesting gal with a great sense of humor....We do a lot of laughing over a good stiff drink or two!
Go to www.amazon.com and search SUSAN KLOPFER .... even available on Kindle.....
Susan is an example of some of the incredibly interesting people you meet in Cuenca ---- who'd a thunk??!! First novelist friend, and in little Ecuardor....amazing......
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We'll be going to the states in April to see our daughters and grandchildren....got the tickets this week -- what a challenge, but got it done.....now the waiting.....
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Have been a bit under the weather this week - Rick has a cold and I'm just tired so guess I'm fighting what he has....even in Paradise people occasionally get sick!
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