Friday Evening, December 5, 2008
Today was an easy day. We swam, walked, had breakfast and negotiated with a fellow named Andres regarding cutting down our tree. He left saying $450. Cliff, who referred him, called later and said $380 was his best price. This evening our caretaker, Dimas, said he had someone who will come tomorrow, with a permit, for $300. Part of our thinking when negotiating is that we don't want to disturb the local economy too much.
This evening we did some grocery shopping in anticipation of the holiday weekend which will bring hoards to the store. Monday is Mothers' Day. The beaches will probably be crowded.
Speaking of beaches: someone stole my thong sandals this morning! They left a mis-matched pair with a missing heal. How considerate! The road back to our casita is rocky. My habit is to leave the sandals on some black sand while I swim. I often leave my hat also, but Jayne had the hat this morning. We meet a mile or so down the beach and walk back together.
Yesterday we drove into PC for my dental appointment. They finnished my crown and did one small filling.
After the dentist, we spent several hours meeting up with, and then riding with, an attorney who had the keys to a condo we wanted to see. It was a good price, $160,000, and in a good location, but it was very dated and the surrounding buildings blocked the sunlight. We have been interested in owning part of a condo in PC, along with two or three other couples, so that we can come into PC and stay late for theater and other events. PC is second or third in the world for hotel occupancy at 83%. It is difficult to get a room.
After the Condo, we walked to the nearby Multi Plaza mall and had a late lunch. I had Pescado Frito with Yuca and Arroz for $5.29. Not a bad price for a mall, and good food.
Our last errand was to drive out to near the airport, using the Corridor Sur toll rode, to exchange our rental car. The one we were driving had 4 bald tires! Our contact, Irsza, had to depart, but left a key at the desk of the hotel. No paper work!
There is an element of trust in the business dealing we have had. Tonight we ordered 4 large plants for delivery tomorrow, and no money was required until delivery. Last week we took two cars for test drives without any ID.
We had planned on binging our friend Kenya back from her meetings in PC, but she had to stay for another night at least. She gave us two shopping bags to keep for her.
I think I wrote about the couch cushions we ordered. They are ready, after only two days. We will pick them up tomorrow. First thing in the morning, hopefully after our swim, we will meet the tree cutter, accept delivery of the plants, and see that the Orkin man sprays the house. One would like to avoid such toxic substances, but avoiding the bugs is a higher priority.
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