La Familia, Al Fin

Greetings. My family visited in ahem, JUNE; it is now October; so apparently we are looking at a 3-4 month lead time between events actually happening and me recording them. But it's past midnight on a Friday night, which is an ideal time for catching up on all things we haven't got time for. Ready? Behold! Above. The shanty hut that housed my brethen.

 Look familar? It's the same palace the Fleets stayed at. Also possibly Rock Hudson, and Cleopatra.

 Hermanas! Reunited! Ah, how good and pleasant it is for sisters to dwell together on brightly colored couches. We quickly assumed our familiar positions...horizontal, reading.

I was engrossed in Mark Helprin and Paul in Zane Grey, not sure was Tara was onto, possibly an instructional booklet on impersonating Rosie the Riveter.

When reading became too strenuous we climbed inside tires. Well, Bronnie and I did; Melika floated atop a raft of luxuriousness.

 My whole family hopped on my bike; even good ol' daddio. My mom had the first honors; in the dark; in the rain; over the river and through the woods, on a mission to get soy milk we go! Props, Mom.

 Beaching at Carrazilillo, the enchanted cove of delight. Tara looking riveting. 

Mis padres. Ridiculously good looking, these two. 

 Lots of rain; but volleyball carried on. 

 Fishing was fruitful. We all caught fish. Mario, our driver, caught a turtle. 

And released it, of course.

My mom caught a fish. And...a bird, pictured above. Repeatedly. The feeble-minded creature would keep taking the bait, flap about until it detached itself, then do a recovery lap and come back for another nibble. If he weren't so stupid, he would have been talented. 

Not counting the bird and sea turtle, we still did alright.

We also discovered Monopoly Deal, a way faster and more fun version of regular Monopoly. I highly encourage you to pick your set up today, we found ours for $2.44 in the Target bargain bin. Watch out for Dealbreakers and players trying to "pull a Helen".

Ze laughing lovers were reunited with the land of their love. It's been two years since these simple days. Oh the things that we have lost; oh the things that we have gained! 

Time went swiftly. We basically just basked in the others' company and ate lots and lots of tacos. Which is a pretty ideal holiday, if you ask me.

Of course, there was the occasional Mexican mishap; like one taco outing, where assorted female drivers drove themselves into sink holes and had to be hoisted out by these strapping young lads.

Ah, a splendid time was guaranteed for all, and indeed, it was had. A few aunts, uncles, a cousin and some grandparents were missing, but otherwise it was close to perfect.

Let's see what country I can lure my family members to next.