Life can be sad in Cuenca as in the rest of the world...especially when one moves into the retirement years and experiences life in the "TERCED EDAD" as they say here...
We were very saddened to learn that our friend, writer SUSAN KLOPFER died suddenly of a heart attack in her sleep.....She was so full of life and plans for her next books, and really looking forward to a trip to Barcelona....
Susan always tried to be helpful.....she told me about the tailor who made Cristina's suit last year (who is now doing a jacket for me)
She encouraged us to join IESS and told us where to go to sign up....she had researched it and was convinced it was excellent health care services....(and she was right!)
She recommended the dentist Dr. Alan Woods who is now fixing Rick's crowns......
Susan was soft spoken, fun and charming, and a terrific conversationalist.......she will be missed greatly!!!
A memorial get together will be held on April 7th at Paladar restaurant, 11am, pot luck, casual dress.....
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We will be going to Minneapolis on April 16, and then on to Omaha for Cristina's FIRST COMMUNION on April 26, and returning to Cuenca the 5th of May, Cinco de Mayo!
We are really looking forward to seeing the family.....
It seems like a lot has been going on here ....went to the Mercado with Susana looking for special clothes for the grand children -- no luck--
There have been numerous trips to the Tailor which means lunch downtown.....
Not bad, but not great, but we admire the determination to made a buck .....
This is the little restaurant that has such good coffee, and their almuerzo is delicious too!
We tried a new place (for us) FOGO Mar.....it's a seafood Sports Bar/ restaurant.....
The food was excellent -- I had "Shrimp Nachos".....
(not what they called it) -- very tasty.....
And the service was excellent!!!
There was also a fabulous white chocolate volcano cupcake with chocolate ice cream......soooo good!
They serve the same kind
of tequila that Tacanijo does.....
The Italian cheese man, Filippo, has opened a shop so we can get delicious cheese during the week.....and wonderful fresh Italian breads...
Filippo has a great brochure for his La Sorrentina shop.....explains the different kinds of cheeses....my favorite is Fontina.....and his black olives are to die for!!
Sunday the 22nd we had lunch at Raymipampa, the nice restaurant next door to the Cathedral....they specialize in traditional Ecuadorian food....
Had Valeria come this week for a manicure & pedicure, and a haircut for me and Juan Gabriel.....$20 for everything! She is really good, and a very sweet young woman!
Tomorrow I'll tell you about our adventure trip to the "Tequila" factory......
Susan and Ricardo, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend, Susan Klopfer. I know you are missing her and I send you my heartfelt condolences.
ReplyDeleteAbrazos,
Claudia