Step children

One election is over, and another begins. We are now in the beginning phase of campaigning,  and I for one, am not falling for the promises again. My beach communities of San Jacinto,  San Alejo and San Clemente are part of the canton Sucre, which is "based" out of Bahia de Caraquez and we have been forgotten time and time again. Hence the step children title, the issues arise and they make promises to get votes and year after year nothing happens.

This is just one of the worst corners, and interestingly is right down the street from the Co op bank...yet, even when the bank does "improvements" it is to install bus benches...really?! Is it because a bus bench can be seen? And fixed drainage is invisible?

I became "friends" on Facebook with the mayor recently to voice my displeasure on her taking away our fleet of mototaxis and...was Blocked! I can no longer comment on her posts, nor can I even like a comment of someone elses! Wow, guess she really cares what this "gringa" has to say...

She (the mayor) posted the other day the new plans for a skating rink to open in Bahia. WHAT?! Our streets are filled with rain and ocean water, our side streets impassable because of sticky deep mud and Bahia is getting a Skating Rink?! So sad, the "little guys" are Out of sight, out of mind. Grrr

Ok, rant over. So...stay safe, stay dry (if here in Ec) and stay tuned, the adventure continues,  even if a little muddy and wet. 

Rainy season

We are very lucky here in Manabi that the rainy season is short, and it mostly rains at night,  that being said...there are things one needs to be ready for. I always seem to want to make new cushion covers right before rainy season, and with many dogs, and muddy footprints, not a good idea. I also dont want to have to cover my outdoor furniture and bring in cushions every night...so finally

I had my shade structure moved from the old house...only took 5 months, but hey. It is up now, and Im ready for the rain. A little moving of things around, and clean up, I now have a nice covered part of the patio. 

Now if I could only get the dogs (and cats) to wipe their feet...we'll be all set. So, stay tuned, rainy season is around the corner, and the adventure continues!

Puppies go Home

Oh what bitter sweetness....the boy pup went to be with his forever family last week, and Saturday the girls left.

Mama dog had escaped, and was not here when he got picked up, and when she came back, Im not sure she even noticed. Over the next few days I recieved video and photos of him in his new home. They show him playing with his young master, and they bought him a tiny harness. My heart is full.

Saturday I got a ride to the next village and delivered the Girls to their new home. They are friends of mine, and so I will get see them often, and watch them grow. 

Mama was visibly sad that first night without any babies. She cried and I let her sleep in the house. Yesterday I watched a video posted and she heard her babies crying and went looking all thru the house. Awwwww.

But, I am happy to say everyone is doing fantastic in their new home. Happy, healthy and having their best life. On the horizon may be more foster pups. A mama and her 11 pups got dumped at another friends farm. I introduced them to the group I'm working with, and they arrived to help with food for mom and vaccines when the time comes. 

Perry was such a good babysitter, and at the end, he and the new cat, Mona really did enjoy playing with the pups. On to the next...getting Salchi adopted. She can no longer escape my fence, as she started bringing home the neighbors chickens.  Oops..not good. She got 3 in one day, and I had to say ENOUGH.

Another closed chapter. Stay safe, and stay tuned, the adventure continues!