One Week

How to keep this brief .... I love my apartment.  I made friends on the Pirate cruise.  I've never seen so many good restaurants in my life and I'm evaluating them for your visits.
I went to church on Sunday with Episcopalians from all over, all kind and lovely to me.
I drove to Jardin Botanico de Vallarta and was amazed at its size, beauty and great food.


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