Lots of Visiting and Little Ouch!!

WHERE ARE WE? La Penita, Nayarit, Mexico

So I have a gross sore in my ear which seems to leaning toward infection and has developed a sizeable growth and it is time to get it looked at.  But before we headed out to the Dr., we have been noticing a slight propane smell and both Ed and I have been noticing the tank gauge decreasing rather quickly.  I don't know why I didn't trigger to check for a leak, but with the tanks being basically outdoors and the weather is really warm, I just chalked it up to pressure release.  But today another guy noticed the smell and I thought that it was time to check.  Sure enough, I used the soapy water test and the propane hose was leaking, so it is time to replace the line.  I will pick one up on our travels.

bubbles are not good

So off we went.  There is lots of traffic on the 200 highway.  We are going about 5 miles to the little town of Las Ayalas where our friend Alexandra has a clinic.  We met him through Kenia and he has looked after a few of our ailments over the last few years.  

Anyway I mentioned the gross ear I have.  I don't mean to gross anyone out but here is what it looks like.  

It is most uncomfortable at night when I lay on it and as I wiggle in the night it rubs the scab off it and it bleeds even more.  Oh well Dr Alexandra will fix it up.  We went in the clinic and there were about 6 people (no Mexicans) there waiting to get in to see him.  He had just come out of his office and he gave us a hug and immediately sat me down to get blood pressure done.  Then he whisked me into his office right by those people who were waiting.  I kinda smiled at them as I went by. lol.  He and his assistant gave my ears a good look over with a little camera and he said the sore was definitely infected and will require antibiotics.  I got to hold the camera screen and it was neat to see the inside of my ear.  Well here is the deal, BEND OVER and take the needle like a man, and oh yes two more over the next 2 days.  And a bunch of Amoxicillin and creams and ear drops and oh yes he made a list of all my medications that I take and told us we didn't need a prescription for any of them and even gave us a couple of the pills I take on a regular basis.  Total bill for all that 2380 pesos!!!  Like $150 CND total!!!

From his recommendations I can fill all my pill requirements before I go home at about 1/2 the cost of at home.  We still require enough other medications that we will maximize our Pharmacare and Blue Cross deductibles but won't have to pay the extra money we usually do.  Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!!  And I got to walk our past all those people who were waiting!!! LOL

I always enjoy driving to Las Ayalas because you drive over a mountain and get to look down over Rincon Guayabitos in the foreground and way off in the background is La Penita.  Like I say, it is about 5 miles from our house to the Dr. Office which is 2 towns away. 

Our place is on the far left of this picture way in the distance.

Well once again we had made the morning pass by and it was lunch time.  I had to do a few errands downtown, so I stopped at El Pollito for lunch.  I tried the cheeseburger and fries just to take me back to my normal type lunch, but I still like the Mexican dishes much better.  Oh well, had to try.  85 pesos with a drink.  About $6.50 CND.

We were invited up to Jeff and Fany's to see all the work they have done to their house.  They have literally changed a very blah colour schemed house into a WOW colour scheme.  The place now looks sooooo homey and inviting.  

Love the Orange theme.

We have seen most of the changes in the main house, but today we were here to see the change on the roof terrace.  They have put a roof on it and painted the entire floor and side walls, installed railings all around and even added some fake turf.  It is amazing.  Jeff was finishing up the rood lights and decorations today.

Discussing plans

Terrace is quite large

With a cool view over La Penita

Jeff added sparkly things

Supper was amazing.  Missed the squash!!!

Remember Max's gold Olaf from the other day.  Well he got some eyes and buttons and things.

No sunset again tonight but the sky was quite pretty anyway.

As the sky darkened the lights and decorations turned this into a magical space to sit and listen and see the lights of the city.  They have turned it into a real special place.

I think this should go about there

there is a light inside this one

And then it was time to leave.  

We moved on to Kenia's Cafecito for a wee visit.  Kenia was acting her normal self and we stayed for a while.  

Kenia had Suzanna working tonight so she invited us to her house to meet Isaiah.  She has been living with him for about 6 months I think and he seems to be a real nice guy.  He works for the government as a lawyer and travels around a lot.  He is in La Penita for a few days this week so we got to meet him.  Kenia is very happy with him and he treats her like a princess.  Oscar was there as well so we had a good visit for an hour or so.  

Kenia has a lovely pool area and also has her Christmas tree set up.  It will be fun to meet all of Isaiah's family over the Christmas season as well as Kenia's family.  Hopefully Abuela will be feeling better by then.

Nope, not Santa Clause!!!

We headed for home about 9:30 which is late for us, and ended the evening with another episode of Survivor.  It is not going the way I had hoped and another of my favourites went home tonight.  That was our day today!!! Good Nite!!