Yesterday we walked two blocks from Hotel Playa in the seemingly constant 30 deg weather to pick up our laundry which had been washed, dried, folded and had the "death smell" removed. We paid about $2 for this transformation of almost 3 kilos of clothing.
After laundry we set out in search of breakfast which Peter treated us to. Thank you Petertje! We choose a shady beach spot where we all greedily dove into our breakfast subs. Immediately a crowd started to form. After a few minutes of talking amongst themselves someone asked ¿como llame el pero? (What is the name of the dog?) Milo we answered in unison. There smiles grew. ¿Y, como tu llama? (And what is your name) they asked David. David he replied ¡DAVID! They shouted together. We saw you on televisa Veracruz! They quickly changed the batteries in their camera and took a few pictures of us. So many people remember this show which we watched live but are still waiting to get a copy of it for your consideration. It is exciting.
Since Ohio, 10 states ago, we realized that David could not read signs until they were in front of his nose. After trying our San Benito friend, Robert's glasses David confirmed, things from far are intended to be seen. We stopped in at a Veracruz optician who provided David with an exam, prescription, and a pair of glasses with polarized sunglass attachment for about $60. We will pick them up on Monday and upload some photos of four eyes. Our trip to the Spanish language optician was made easier by another client, AG who used to live in Toronto and helped us by offering some language clarity. Thank you AG! It was a blast from the past to talk about Carleton, Yonge and Church st and the city we formerly called home.
Mexico can boast the same great quality of healthcare found in the rest of North America, including dental care and eye care at a tenth of the cost. This affordable care has allowed is to continue on our journey in health and with enough money to still eat. Megusta Mexico!
Last week David, Milo and I spent the day at El Tajin. It is a must see if you ever find yourself in Veracruz province. Check out some of the photos David took of the day.