Illness has prevented us from getting out to enjoy the sites of this wonderful city as we had planned, but it has also provided some unique opportunities.
Driving through the Commercial District
Last we were picked up by Zac's doctor and taken to different venues for some medical tests. Where else would that happen? We drove through narrow streets of the commercial district – the shops (not sure if that's the best word to describe these trading stalls) are small but packed with merchandise from the floor to the roof. All businesses selling the same products are grouped together so you see about 15 shoe stalls in a row. We also drove through the meat area – sooo gross – all meat cuts sitting out on benches! We shopped later at the Mega Mart (supermarket). Would like to stroll through the commercial district some day – think I avoid the meat area though.
Wedding Plans
The wedding invitations arrived from the printer – they are gorgeous! We also went with Zac and Milka to see people about the wedding video – very professional. Interesting to also see how some of the formalities will go. It will be a very formal occasion – Catholic wedding followed by a civil ceremony from what I understand at this point. Lucky it's starting at 12.30pm.
Moving ....
Moving day was planned for Saturday – but was under a cloud because of a big concrete pour for the above construction on the same day – and the concrete truck would be parked right outside our front door. So a quick decision at 5.30pm was to take a load that night. It all happened so quickly – someone went off to find a guy with a truck; beds were pulled apart and suddenly things were flowing into the truck. Wish I had got a photo of taxi arriving with Lex (TV on his lap), Milka (microwave on her lap) and Zac with anything he could carry on his lap and as much as they could fit into the boot. Taxis here are mostly very small!!!!
Another truck load and a taxi load the next day and it was all done. Only sour note of the day was the previous landlady holding them responsible for a broken windscreen in her truck. QUE? Something to do with her having to take a lock off a gate so that they could access their front door – which in turn enabled someone to come in and break the windscreen. Well she is taking it seriously, called the police – and their options were to negotiate a settlement with her (and pay up) or go to court – so they are off to court this week!
Off to church...
I joined Zac and Milka for church on Sunday evening and following Dr's orders rugged up against the cold. I was able to pick a few words – nosotros (us), mas (more), Hesus (Jesus), tu casa(your house) .... with so many other words in between I really wasn't following much. But, it was very interesting to be in the church where Zac had been baptised and to talk with him about his connections with the church. I'm not as fit and strong as I think – 15 minutes into the service.... standing ... I was starting to sway and sweat – then I started stripping off the layers .... Could only think how bad that must look ... stripping in church – so I gave in and took a seat.
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