Mia and Perry

Lets take a break from the virus and the growing numbers for a minute.  My little kitten, going on 8 months old! Wow is becoming quite the little hunter. She slays tiny dragons...

And the occasional bird. Doves are my least favorite. As soon as she brings them in the house there are feathers everywhere! And they are darn difficult to sweep up. Perry will usually come and gently take it from her, and thankfully take the bird outside. (Where they have shared the spoils)

This little baby is some different bird, its feathers didnt fall off. Here Perry investigates if he needs to take it outside or not...he decided no, morning nap was more important. 

And just when I was wondering if she was going to catch mice...ta da! Our first little mouse the other night.

So proud of her, she also alerted me to a snake the other day. She was very intently looking at something, so I got up to check. Luckily he did not hang out long after he was discovered.  (And then I had the weeds fumigated)

Just another way to stay entertained during quarantine.  Stay home, stay safe and stay tuned, the adventure continues. 

CoVid continued

Another couple weeks have past, and the numbers are still rising. I dont even look at the stats from Guayas anymore, as Manabi is growing steadily. Still only 2 close by in Charapoto and 3 or 4 in Rocafuerte. None listed in Bahia, which people think is shady...and 1 reported across the Bahia Bay bridge in san Vicente. Portoviejo and Manta...uff!

And the country wide numbers

Saw a post outlining burial costs, no wonder people aren't cremating, it costs almost $500 where to bury is just a casket and some bricks to block up the tomb. A casket manufacturer is making very cheap models for the poorest families, maybe even giving for free.

Neighbors are helping each other as well. San Clemente has been doing food drives for their poorest, and fisherman are sharing their catches. Over 600 fish and 400 lbs of shrimp divided and given out over the past couple days. 

Because no one is sick in our little villages, some dont see the risk, but as cases rise, and Ecuador becomes number one in cases in South America, maybe people will listen. There are no cars allowed on the roads Saturday or Sunday, the past two weekends and the special permits for drivers after 2 pm curfew had to be recently changed, as people were not adhering to the essential items only rule. Guayas province, and Guayaquil are still a total mess, not sure what the military is doing there, but its not enough!

Hope you and yours all are safe, I happened to see several comments left the other day, thank you for your well wishes. Stay home, and stay tuned, the adventure continues. 

Government help, rescue or hindrance?

The government finally came up with some money for the poor...unfortunately it meant they had to leave their homes, and stand in line...

This was in Guayaquil,  but Charapoto had the same thing happen. One man said he got there at 730 am stood in line til noon, and THEN  was told he had to come back another day. They are only giving $60 at this time. I did read that some families would get a full monthly salary of $400...but my "go to guy" said it would be many hoops to jump thru, and not likely to happen soon.

In Portoviejo the military has come in, as they were not staying home. Ecuadors driving restrictions have increased (mainly larger cities) and NO ONE is out in their cars on Sunday. Taxis are allowed to work ONE DAY A WEEK (depending on the number of their taxi permit) And people are only allowed driving privilege one day a week.

Total country is mandated to wear masks in public, most were already doing it here in our small villages. Heard the brothels in Cuenca were asking to be labeled "essential", promised masks and gloves would be worn, but they deemed them NOT to be essential. 

Have also been seeing more of this,  and art classes online. Unfortunately not all have access to internet. We are all just doing our best to stay well.  Stay tuned, the adventure continues. 

Quarentine day ???

Looks like this little country of Ecuador has made some news, I have a Facebook friend who lives in Colombia  and she asked if I was ok. We are indeed burning bodies in the streets down in Guayas province.  A couple things, one it is not the actual cremation that is a problem,  there are at least 4 crematoriums in the country but the pick up of the deceased is the problem. Also, people are trying to get their deceased loved ones to other provinces for burial, and the authorities are not allowing that,  so they are burning them in the streets. No one seems to be sure about the contagion after death...

Here in Manabi,  they are taking every precaution they can think of...even here washing the parking lot and outdoor area of the local hospital. 200,000 gallons of disinfectant if I remember correctly. 

The numbers continue to climb, not by standards of other countries,  but it is not over. All we can do is stay home, and pray. 

Take care loved ones,  stay tuned...the adventure continues.