Arrived!

Dear faithful readers (and to those of you unfaithful as well),

We are in the warmth of Puerto Vallarta and it is pure bliss! All went smoothly on the flight, after security confiscated my large tube of Crest Toothpaste! My own fault as I thoughtlessly decided on the large economy size! However, after that confrontation (actually you could tell by the TSA guy's expression that he thought it was dumb as well. Anyway, non-stop to PV, arrived 15 minutes early. We plodded through passport control and then were whisked by a Mexican Skycap (Sky Sombrero?) to a taxi and were on our way to the apartment by 5:05 p.m. Unfortunately our landlords had decided to meet us (they sent an e-mail to confirm after we left Portland). So they made an unnecessary trip, we spent 30 dollars and then sat waiting for their return. All was forgiven, but I do feel we owe them a dinner at some point.

We lugged the bags up the hill and then up the long flight of steps. It was then that we were reminded that we were a year older than when we did this last time. We may have to rent a burro if we return next year. Anyway, we also realized we had not eaten all day, so we passed on the immediate unpacking (which will give you a sense of how hungry Polley was. She always unpacks first!

We went out a got a few necessaries for morning, coffee and sugar, and a little wine for whenever and then started to hunt for a place to eat. It was then we realized how tired we were and we headed for an Italian place we had been to a couple of times last year. Had half of the pizza, a couple of Coronas and head back up the hill. It was THEN we seemed revitalized and the unpacking commenced. Finally gave up about 10 p.m., about 19 hours after rising. Awoke to a beautiful, warm monring. We heard the comforting sounds of PV, the roosters, the donkies and the church bells. Slept until 8:20, which for those of you who know us, is unheard of. But, all the cares, concerns, contentions and confrontations were apparently abandoned as we touched down in Mexico. We will try to keep you updated and we will attempt to be fascinating, at least part of the time.

Sort of missing those we love,

Ed and Polley