Happy New Year!

New Year's Day was beautiful here, with temperatures in the low 70s, and bright sunshine. Most stores were closed, but I did buy some fruit and vegetables at the little store around the corner, so we will have enough to last until Monday.

This afternoon Juan took us around to help us get oriented, and then we stopped at a park that sits along the Rio Yanucay. I don't know how large it is, but there were people out there playing and picnicking, and it still was not close to crowded. Here is a picture of everyone else in our party sitting on the grass and enjoying the day. After taking the picture, I also lay down on the grass and almost fell asleep.
We also had difficulty with the internet connection last night and earlier today, but I think we now have it resolved. I hope so, anyway.

Last night Samuel went to a New Year's Eve party with the Cabreras, but the rest of us stayed home. Ben and I went out about 11:30 and watched the fireworks, and then came home and were in bed before 1:00. They were not as impressive as last year, but still a lot of fun. The difference may have had more to do with location than anything else, but this time we are living in a very quiet location, and that is just the way we like it.