MONTERIA

Our time here in Monteria is coming to a close. We never thought it would get here, but now that it has, it is with mixed emotions, as we have made friends with some staff, attorney, interpreters, and our new friends from Boston who have traveled step by step with us in this journey. I should say their journey has been a bit rougher with Sam getting up every few hours every night. We are very greatful that Ruben has slept through the night every night. The last two days he has had a fever and we thought that maybe he might get up. At home, we would just sit on this intermittent fever/cold. Over here in Colombia, we just want to make sure this wouldn't keep us from coming home any sooner. We will have to check with our interpreter to see what past experiences have been with families. Our interpreter called us last evening to tell us that she would be by at 11:00 today to go purchase our airline tickets back to Bogota for tomorrow night (thur). Also, that the ICBF is going to come by our hotel room tonight to make a visit. Our interpreter says that this is pretty routine before families leave Monteria.

One of the nicest, if not the nicest buildings in Monteria is the cathedral. It is located in a park right across from the mayor and governor's offices. They hold mass on Sundays, and I believe on Wednesday evenings. We took a few snap shots, but didn't want to interrrupt the paritionors. Well time for a quick walk in the park before our appointment at 11:00. We still haven't seen the sloths, but have had ample opportunities. Will report more later if time and internet availability permits.