Pedasi: Our first little while, November 2022

It is hard to believe it’s almost two weeks since we left Calgary. We arrived in the rain and the first night here felt cold as it was only 24C. I actually wrapped up in a blanket on the couch. It might have also had something to do with fatigue! Since them no more feeling cold.

This week we have been settling in, getting the needed supplies and such. We are also in no rush to do anything as we have time. Sometimes it is hard to remember this is not vacation but where we are living for the winter.

A priority was getting a bbq. Luckily someone had a little Webber for sale and we were able to get it. Other than needing a bit of a cleaning it is in really good shape.

I went to a yoga class early one morning. It is within walking distance from where we are staying. Just before arriving at my destination, I passed a fisherman with a fresh catch. This tuna was a good size and for sale… a good deal at $4 a pound. The fisherman very generously kept the five pound piece at his house and I was able to pick it up after yoga. The filets were amazing, seared and served with soya sauce and wasabi. The best part is we still have three meals in the freezer.

We have only been to the beach once since arriving. Not exactly sure what we are doing with our time, but we are busy. Playa El Arenal is a couple of kilometres out of town. The day we went the ocean was calm, and the beach was empty except for fishermen coming home.

Lots of well fed vultures on this beach.

I can say with a fair deal of certainty we will be back to this beach many times. It just never gets old. We, on the other hand, have no choice but to age. However we are doing our best to make every minute count.

Until next time,

Ruth