This week included the fun celebration of my birthday. I love turning 64 and all the learning opportunities that come with it. We had guests visiting from Austin and it was delightful to see their eyes sparkle as they took in our home and our laguna. Photos can’t compare with direct experience.
Alex and Isa taking selfies at Restaurant La Playita
The fall I took a month ago limited the activities available to us for the day. I decided against visiting the prison in Chetumal where prisoners make and sell hammocks and other artesanias. Too much walking. I’ve also wanted to take my mother-in-law to Mahahual on the Caribbean. There’s a lovely malecón/boardwalk, and we pass an organic farm on the way home. Again, too much walking. So with our friend David driving, we went to visit the Mennonite community west of Bacalar.
David took us to visit a family that he had worked with previously. The dad is an ace mechanic. We got to take some pictures with the family. They gave us homemade cheese and rolls. The Mennonites speak high German and enough Spanish to bring their wares to market.
Cow’s milk cheese and homemade rolls made a tasty lunch.
Life is simple and that includes transportation.
Horse-pulled buggies with blond, blue eyed children checking us out.
The afternoon wrapped up back at home with a birthday cake among friends.
Mocha tres leches mmmmm.
It was such a sweet day. And truth be told. Everyday is the best day of my life.
the adventures of dos tortas 
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