Number 1

I`m going to write a few shorter blogs. I think it`s easier to read that way.

Some little things that you might find interesting.

Things that I like
- my family and friends
- most everyone has been kind and helpful, willing to share what they have or go out of their way to help
- it`s very pretty, especially along the water
- i haven`t been ripped off by a taxi (knock on wood)
- the bus drivers always try to be helpful...even when they`re not sure what the gringos are saying

Things that I don´t like:
- trash thrown everywhere
- sewage smells that come out of nowhere
- the bugs in the house
- things are left uncapped, uncovered (like the boxed milk in the fridge or the toothpaste)
- waiting for things to start or people to arrive

Things I have to remember to do:
- greeting everyone is important, with a handshake and kiss is even better
- tip the grocery store baggers
- use small bills at the small mom-and-pop stores, like the neighborhood "grocery store"

I can`t think of anything else at the moment.