Saturday, Aug 1, 2009
I am sure many of you are wondering what the situation is like here given the political shenanigans. The flight was practically empty (nice for the passengers!) and the TGU airport was very quiet. I expected to see lots of military or police. Nope. I didn´t see a one. The others saw a policman directing traffic. The streets were very quiet. We drove to San Vicente to see Suzy which is about half way to SBV. We got in a traffic jam because a water main had broken. Other than that it was the same as always. No greater presence of military, no disgruntled people milling around. If you didn´t know there was a political ¨crisis¨ you would have no clue. Boy am I glad we didn´t cancel the trip!
So, back to our day. Hunter and I were dropped off at the airport by Jess and Bonnie Underwood. Thank you to Bonnie for sacrificing a sleep-in Saturday for us! At the gate we met Janet Barrow and Bonnie Scarborough from PA. The flight was uneventful and we sailed thru immigration and baggage claim. There was a joyous reunion with Wheeler! We left Hunter, David and Danilo at the airport to wait for Meagan to arrive. The girls headed off to get settled in at Erika´s and have lunch. Meagan and I are sharing room 1 downstairs - the first room I ever stayed in. Janet and Bonnie are in the next room and Hunter is in the room upstairs by Wheeler.
About 3:30, we left for a visit with Suzy and her family. She has 10 children living with her right now and, likely, more to come this week. Cesia Maria has gotten SO big and has a head full of thick curls - so adorable. AJ wasn´t there today to our disappointment. BUT - we saw evidence of AJ because Margaret and her husband Turner built a ramp from the kitchen area down to the living area in Suzy´s house. AJ learned he can wheel himself up the ramp and immediately discovered the joys of zooming DOWN the ramp -- while Suzy and the older kids were having heart attacks!
Little Evelyn is there and so dear. I had a great time giving her horse kisses on her tummy to peals of laughter. Lucy is adorable with short hair. Mari was there with her boyfriend, Kelsey and Lety hanging out with them too. Sallie and Elsa were buzzing around. They were thrilled to see Cazador (Hunter) again. Meagan looked sublime on the sofa holding Cesia.
We returned home to a typically delish dinner and had compline. We are all tired and agreed that an early night was a wonderful idea. We look forward to pancakes for breakfast (did I mention you don´t come to HN to lose weight...) Cristo Redentor, then power shopping at Valle tomorrow.
Meagan and Cesia Maria
Lucy swinging on the hammock
Hunter and Evelyn
