You might have noticed SILENCE from the Tortas since our trip to Alaska in August. Life took such an unexpected turn at the end of our trip that I cannot even begin to explain in one blog. It started in the Vancouver Airport with a moment of inattentiveness. We were catching a red-eye to return to Mexico after disembarking at 8 am. It had been a long day. I didn’t know at the time that I had Covid doing its tap dance in my lungs. I wish that were an excuse. Anyway, someone snatched my cell phone and iPad while I tied up my shoes not three steps away after coming through security.
Not wanting to miss my flight, I returned to Bacalar getting sicker and sicker while some very poor choices on my part became evident. Online security and rampant identity theft have Apple, Google, and Samsung making it harder and harder to get into locked accounts. Google will not even talk to you. No live person to plead your case to. There are “procedures” and I made all the mistakes one can possibly make.
I allowed my iPad to store my secure passwords without writing them down. My two-step verification was to my phone and vice versa. I had NO passwords, No access to any of my accounts. No FB, Instagram, Apple ID, Google, banking accounts. Need I say more?
Then I ended up in the hospital with complications from Covid. And believe it or not, this is only half of the story.
DOS TORTAS
Forgive the stripped down blog. I’m still not back 100%.
the adventures of dos tortas 
Holy moly (or mole)! I knew you were ill because of a comment Lisa made on FB, but no details. What a series of misadventures of dos tortas! I would like to know more about it and how you are doing now when that is reasonable for you. abrazos, Marcia
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Oh, my goodness! I’m so sorry about the sickness and losses. And even hospitalized! That must have been one nasty case of Covid. I’m glad you’re on the mend.
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This has been a nightmare.
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Thank you for sharing your story. I hope you are on the mend and straightening out the identity theft. Still enjoy reading your blog, but this sounds harrowing.
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Glad to see you’re still around. Miss your blog.
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Alex!! Oh my god..i had no idea…what a horrible experience for you – are you better?? Would you let me know? You have inspired me to write down my passwords…I haven’t done so either. I’m so sorry you’ve been sick…and I hope that your Covid is gone – or at least almost gone. I am sending you healing love xoxo
We will be there in mid December – let me know if we can bring anything etc. Love to Lisa and Alice – xoxo lorrie
Lorrie Jones
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Thanks Lorrie. We won’t be in the States any time soon.
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O M G!!!
I can’t wait to hear the second half!
Please restore and heal quickly. Marilyn and I are sending hugs and healing support your way.
Joel Grieshaber, your TM buddy
PS, I was able to reach your brother 3 weeks ago. We didn’t get to talk, as he was rushing to the airport to pick up someone.
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Brother T is hard to nail down. Don’t give up.
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Crikey, that’s a tale and a half. COVID is just hideous. Hopefully you’re over the worst of it now. As for all the hassle getting your digital life back online, there’s a lesson in there for all of us. My next task is to print off my passwords and put them somewhere safe!
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I’ve finally got them straightened out. It’s been HARD.
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Sorry to hear about your troubles at the airport & Covid 😕 This getting old business definitely isn’t for sissy s ! Sending positive thoughts your way 🤗
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Hey Pete. Where are you following from?
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Currently living in La Crescent, Mn., but have been following you for quite awhile. 🤗 I’ve been coming to Mahahual almost yearly since 1996 – maybe we can get together & compare stories 🤔
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That would be fun!
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So sorry to hear you’re not feeling well! Rest up!
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Staying home is looking better and better.
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Alex, I
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So sorry to hear about this! I hate it for you. I hope you are feeling better very soon.
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I am feeling better. Sense of taste finally returning.
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So sorry you got sick. What a way to end a vacation! Hope you feel better soon and get your electronic life back in order. Very frustrating, we know!
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Good to hear from you. Stay tuned.
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Sounds like a mountain of bad luck and add Covid. Soooo sorry.
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Me too. I’m getting better every day.
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