This morning I went to the dental clinic in Santa Rosalia. The dentist looked like a 14-yr-old girl but seemed quite competent. Tony drove and translated though she spoke some English and I speak some Spanish. Good news. She did an X-ray and said the root of the problem tooth is fine. I have two antibiotics and a lot of reassurance. Cost of dental clinic was $11. About the same for the antibiotics. The peso is way down.
After I got the meds, the car wouldn't start. Tony called Marco the electrician on his cell phone and we were back on our way in about ten minutes. Mexico can be a great place. It's so hot and humid that when I got home I took my meds and fell asleep for about six hours.
In the last year or so, the peso has gone from about 12 to the dollar to almost 19 to the dollar. I convert Tony's salary to the dollar value since I get paid in dollars. Boy is he happy. Same for Anita. I'll die with an empty bank account but some very good friends. Fine by me.
The heat-loving plants like hawiian wood rose, guava, papayas and citrus are doing well. Tony and I try to keep up with the watering. Survival time.
Susan, glad to hear your good news.
katie
