Yep that's right, a month of transition between my life here in Yelapa and my life in the States and even more the next few months, without my family. Oh yeah, and alot of work. I'm definitely busy here but I'm talking about responsibility and work on a schedule.

I spent a little time visiting friends this week and found out an interesting fact. In our main casa, we have a hanging bed that has been here for a long time. today I heard a story of a baby that was conceived in the bed and I heard about another friend who died in the bed... it sort of says it all.

I like being a part of a ceremony. This morning we woke to explosions. At 5:00 am our neighborhood met just above our property. Along for the ride was Cobritas, the 15 piece band, After the pecking order was established , we sang and praised our love and respect for the Virgin of Guadeloupe, as we slowly winded a path through the town to the church. Along the way Rafa, father of my friend German, fired the cuetes (explosives) into the air. Once at the church, I don't know if I was the only one who felt tortured as they recited so many Santa Maria's. At first, I sat and prayed for all my friends and family and then I started praying for my return to my bed. After the mass, The entire community sat and enjoyed pan and hot chocolate and live music. Overall, it actually brought tears to my eyes to once again hear the songs of the Virgin. Its not often, we gringos get to a part of a ceremony and I'm also glad to be able to attempt to sleep in tomorrow.

We got our first renter for the casita. Ed, a master captain of large boats. It was a good experience for him and for us. Currently, every other 24 days, he navigates a barge from New Orleans to Puerto Rico, delivering grain. He is just enough of social misfit to be right at home in Yelapa.

I have more to write but I'll have to do it from Occidental, Ca. As I'm leaving Yelapa tomorrow am. I want to thank all of you for taking the time to read about my little life in Paradise. I'll post a large amount of new photos and a few new stories soon... talk to you in a week... Brad

Back in the USA and weeks since I updated my site... Anyone guess why?
It's because life in the USA is so fast ! I can't even remember how long I've been back !

This all I could manage for May ...sorry