We made it and are now in Fortín de las Flores. Took us 34 hours of travel from the time we left home to walking into our hotel. We did get a delay out Charlotte. The plane started and then the captain said there would be a 15 minute delay to check something that was not working right. We got going 2 1/2 hours later. Better there than in the air. This of course made us miss our bus out from the Mexico City airport and thus gave us another three hour delay. However, this gave us time for a meal of chicken, mushroom white lasagna at the airport in Mexico city. Was quite tasty. We are learning better how to get around at this airport. Thank heavens.
Today was perfect temp. Cooling now, along with light rain. Grocery store is four blocks away. We did shopping today while the sun was shining. This apartment at Suites María Antonieta is quite nice. Comfortable bed. Good shower, after they got the hot water heater going. Best of all - the young managers here at hotel speak more English than I do Spanish. You can not imagine how much better I feel about this whole affair with more English spoken, than just the two of us. The Cablecom TV also has several channels which broadcast in English with Spanish subtitles.
Well, my first meal prepared here was successful. Different stove and cooking pans are always a thrill. I cooked rice, fried a pork steak, and then heated the rice in the fry pan to soak up meat juices. No veg today, but fresh broccoli waiting for tomorrow. Did have fresh avocado and most delicious fresh roll - all from the Super Ahorros store a few blocks away. We bought enough food for three days. Probably will cost us about five dollars per day for all our food, maybe less, but we will be eating very well. Another delight, since I am a major butter eater. We had heard that the butter here was not good tasting - well I find it quite delicious. All in all a great time so far.
Today was perfect temp. Cooling now, along with light rain. Grocery store is four blocks away. We did shopping today while the sun was shining. This apartment at Suites María Antonieta is quite nice. Comfortable bed. Good shower, after they got the hot water heater going. Best of all - the young managers here at hotel speak more English than I do Spanish. You can not imagine how much better I feel about this whole affair with more English spoken, than just the two of us. The Cablecom TV also has several channels which broadcast in English with Spanish subtitles.
Well, my first meal prepared here was successful. Different stove and cooking pans are always a thrill. I cooked rice, fried a pork steak, and then heated the rice in the fry pan to soak up meat juices. No veg today, but fresh broccoli waiting for tomorrow. Did have fresh avocado and most delicious fresh roll - all from the Super Ahorros store a few blocks away. We bought enough food for three days. Probably will cost us about five dollars per day for all our food, maybe less, but we will be eating very well. Another delight, since I am a major butter eater. We had heard that the butter here was not good tasting - well I find it quite delicious. All in all a great time so far. 