Hola everyone. Well, not only did we make it to San Carlos.... but we also breezed through the border (too cold I guess for the guards to even stop leaning on their fence... they just waved us through .. of course the green light helped :-). We were also the first folks in for our Tourist Visas (I think we actually woke the young man up). We were in and out of KM 17 before there was even a lineup starting. Then we headed on down the road and worked our plan; that being to only make short, guarded, pee stops...and not many of those.
I should probably explain what I mean by guarded. Not too long ago I discovered an inexpensive RV tow hitch wrench. You may recall I carelessly left it on top of the propane tanks and lost it to the highway shortly after we left home in September. Well I was lucky enough to find another one while I was up basking in the BC sunshine, and I brought it back with me. It fits nicely up my forearm and has become a very welcome companion when we take Miss Sophie for her short walks. Kathy mans the leash and dog and I... Well, let's just say, I guard the flank(s).
And finally, I'm happy to report that Rikki got fabulous gas mileage (good fellow) so we only stopped for fuel twice and arrived with a tank almost three-quarters full.
That's the news for today. Oh, one more thing. I am delighted to have an appointment with Dr. Mike tomorrow morning at 0900 to get my stitches out. They are driving me crazy!! And, while I was disappointed with the response from the US Dr's in Rio Rico when I approached them for an appointment (they said they wouldn't touch it.... Far too complicated they said... Nope, sorry, we can't help you)... Dr. Mike, the nice young American Dr. Who works the clinic here in San Carlos (and who helped Kathy with her knees after the dog attack last year) said... Sure no problem; and the cost "oh, about twenty-five dollars." So tomorrow morning, after a good breakfast at Rosie's and a little work on SSpirit (who is looking pretty good and waiting for us to get started on her new look) we will visit Dr. Mike and get rid of these porcupine quills in my face (that's what they feel like).
And lastly.... We are absolutely DELIGHTED to finally be back at the boat and with all our stuff!!
It's pretty hot, it's windy, and we are well.
All the best everyone... Take good care... Talk to you soon... CJ, K and PS
