Chocolate

We went to a chocolate factory today. I learned something new. I learned that the Mayans were the first ones to discover cocoa beans, and they learned how to make chocolate drinks and chocolate. They used it as money to trade with other countries. They had to make a stone pad and an oval rock to crush the beans and use fire to melt the beans. They would add spices to the drink and mix it all up.     AK

We could use a little chocolate. As we settle into somewhat of a normal routine, some comforts from home like chocolate are appreciated. Maybe we appreciate them a little bit more. Our little apartment is  comfortable, clean, and really has everything we need;  but has no oven. Safe to say Joan didn't notice until today. So far we haven't missed it as there is no frozen pizza section in the market.  We are learning to get by with what is available.

Meat is available. . . . .

We are now vegetarians. . . . . .  No meat related injuries here

Finished the day with a movie, "The Adventures of Tintin" at a small local coffee house.  In the morning we will attend school (unfortunately no field trip), then play soccer with a few neighborhood kids at the park followed by a coffee or cerveza. We will again end the night by sleeping on our spanish books hoping for osmosis.                               BK