Saturday was connection day.
The woman who owns the house that I will be watching this summer is a long-time resident of Villa Obregon. She knows almost everyone.
The trick is downloading her knowledge into a utilitarian form for me. Today was a major day for passing along information.
My brother had shoulder surgery just before we left on this trip. He needed to have a prescription refilled. In this instance, that meant a trip to the doctor.
The trip served a double purpose. Not only did Darrel get his prescription, I got to meet my new doctor.
But I am not the only being who requires medical care. There is the faithful Professor Jiggs. We were unable to meet the English-speaking veterinarian today, but I know where his office is.
Jiggs did very well on the trip, but his back left leg is barely supporting him. The slippery tile floors feel good to him when he lies down, but he struggles to get back up.
I also learned where the best pharmacies are located -- and, at another location, the best source of news around town.
Before anyone else says it, I will. I need to learn Spanish. English is not spoken or understood by many people in this village. And I will have plenty of opportunities to practice what I learn -- daily. Just to survive.
We also took a trip to a new Bodega Aurrera. The expatriate community is wild about the place. To my Costco-oriented eyes, it was a bit of a disappointment. I suspect I know which camp I will pit my tent in after six months of living here.
I have missed all of the hubbub over the swine flu. The only evidence of any concern I have seen was a bagger at Bodega Aurrera. He was wearing an ineffectual face mask. Of course, considering the high prices at the store, it may have only been part of his professional kit.
Jiggs and I are settling in well. We will bid adiey to the homeowner in one more day.
Then we are on our own in this great advnture.
The woman who owns the house that I will be watching this summer is a long-time resident of Villa Obregon. She knows almost everyone.
The trick is downloading her knowledge into a utilitarian form for me. Today was a major day for passing along information.
My brother had shoulder surgery just before we left on this trip. He needed to have a prescription refilled. In this instance, that meant a trip to the doctor.
The trip served a double purpose. Not only did Darrel get his prescription, I got to meet my new doctor.
But I am not the only being who requires medical care. There is the faithful Professor Jiggs. We were unable to meet the English-speaking veterinarian today, but I know where his office is.
Jiggs did very well on the trip, but his back left leg is barely supporting him. The slippery tile floors feel good to him when he lies down, but he struggles to get back up.
I also learned where the best pharmacies are located -- and, at another location, the best source of news around town.
Before anyone else says it, I will. I need to learn Spanish. English is not spoken or understood by many people in this village. And I will have plenty of opportunities to practice what I learn -- daily. Just to survive.
We also took a trip to a new Bodega Aurrera. The expatriate community is wild about the place. To my Costco-oriented eyes, it was a bit of a disappointment. I suspect I know which camp I will pit my tent in after six months of living here.
I have missed all of the hubbub over the swine flu. The only evidence of any concern I have seen was a bagger at Bodega Aurrera. He was wearing an ineffectual face mask. Of course, considering the high prices at the store, it may have only been part of his professional kit.
Jiggs and I are settling in well. We will bid adiey to the homeowner in one more day.
Then we are on our own in this great advnture.
