I take a taxi to the second bridge in Yamburara Alto to meet with Pondo and video tape him doing his mantra singing.

I assist Eliza in setting up some software on her Kindle.

Hugs from Jerri and Stephanie.

On the way home, Tom is walking into town. He comes to my place to buy some chocolate.

I complete some work.

On my way into the village riders on horses pass me.

Heather and I walk to Madre Tierra for lunch and walk back again. We have a nice visit together.

All day programming.

Gina comes over at 3 pm for a delightful visit. We get a chance to catch up after both being being away on trips.

I meet with Jean Claude at the Juice Factory to drop off some chocolate.

Jerri and I walk around the Sunday market.

I make a potato, carrot, beet and broccoli soup.

Stephanie comes over for dinner and conversation.

Pat and I go to the yard sale at Jardin Escondido.

We go Kitzia’s market for soup and salad. Sienna and her friend Eve Lorgen join us. Eve is a published author who assists people who have been traumatized by alien beings. www.alienlovebite.com.

I am delighted to see Ginna for the first time since she came back from her trip.

Pat, Joseph and I eat pesto pizza’s at the grand opening of Dennis’ pizzeria located where Gingko’s used to be. Then we enjoy a crepe for dessert at the Creperia across the street.

I program until noon.

Lunch at Friends.

A tea and conversation with Galen while he enjoys his dinner.

Pat and I hike up to the top of Molepamba and then stop by Marc and Marie’s for a quick visit.

I stop by downstairs to wish Aday’s happy birthday. There are many guests.

Stephanie comes over and I show her how I make a ginger and a strawberry chocolate. I enjoy getting to know her.

Stephanie and I have pizza at Mama Silvia’s.

I program all morning.

Pat comes by at noon and we eat lunch at Pura Vida.

Pat, Maggie and I eat at Natural Yogurt.

Pat and I visit with Stephanie at her house.

I program.

I register my new Mac and the Applecare warranty.

Marc comes by for a visit.

Pat comes over and we meet up with Will, Marc and Henrik at Jardin Escondida for an improv Bitcoin meeting.

I mail chocolate to Galina, Irina and Kaya.

Pat and I enjoy pizza at Shanta’s.

I take the bus to Loja at 8:50 am and I am there by 10 am.

DHL is willing to ship 2 lbs of chocolate to Germany for me for $84. I say NO.

I few more errands until I am on the Ruta taxi back to Vilcabamba.

I stop at Heather’s to pick up some things and say hello.

I do laundry.