9:19 pm. I am sitting in a chair reading The Stranger In the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom. We are on the ground floor, tile over concrete. I feel the floor push up into my feet, twice. Another few seconds and then I feel, and believe I see, a ripple across the floor to my left. Then it is over. 5.4 …
Dr. Pat's Travels
The Biggest Lesson
As we get ready to move on in a week I am in a reminiscing mood. Since leaving the states, the way I view the world has slowly evolved. Looking back I am anxious to put some shifting perspectives in print. I am going to start with the city of Oaxaca. Talk about shifting perspective! Fond memories of …
A Trip to the Country: Making decisions
Our landlord, Daniel, drove us outside of town Sunday to a lake that is frequented by the city folk around here. The lake is nestled in the foothills of this mountainous region. There is a large lakeside restaurant and it was full of patrons. No tourists, except us, just a day away from the hustle …
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Can an Abandoned Crumbling Structure Be a Restaurant? Chamber Music
It hasn't been inhabited for 50 years. A lot of the structure has literally fallen down. Yet, MH opened as a restaurant 9 days ago. They have fewer licensing requirements in Mexico than in the U.S. You do need bathrooms, must have a kitchen, have to have water and gas supply. They are spared …
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Healthcare, Mexico or U.S.
Today is a short one. I caught an early taxi today to have an MRI of the right knee at 8a.m. Yesterday I saw my doctor. He wrote a script for the MRI. I was out of there at slightly past 9 am. Beautiful clean office with ultra modern equipment. Paid cash, $225. I might save a little bit having it …