We’d made arrangements with Isaac’s team to come to our house today to install the granite over the oven in the grande cocina and to cut away some granite in the small kitchen so we can install a bank of drawers. Oscar and Miguel were stopped at the checkpoint location. What a surreal experience! Abraham and I had to don mask and gloves and drive to meet them at the checkpoint just outside of town. We had to pass some of the barriers into in the road and pull in to a center “neutral zone.” I didn’t even get out of the car but Abraham had to go talk to the guards (I’d heard they were members of the National Guards), tell them who we were, where we live, etc. They took our license plate information. Finally Oscar and Miguel, who were also required to wear mask and gloves, were given permission to come to our house for three hours to complete the work. There was talk of a police escort to make sure they only came to our house but I think that part didn’t materialize. Even after they left I still had to wait until tomorrow before I could move the microwave. Now if we can just get Antonio here to start making the drawers.
A couple of days ago Sandra told me that she was vouching for some guest saying that they were family members so they could come to Celestun. As much as I wanted the granite finished in our kitchen, I know I was breaking the rules. As much as I respect the Mayor and the good folks in Celestun to try to do the right thing, and as easy as it was for Sandra and me to bend the rules, I know it is not the right thing to do.
Peter come by for one last visit. Since his restaurant is closed, he has plenty of time to chat. He and Justin had the last few beers we had in the frig. Seems you can’t buy beer during this time either...wow!
Ricardo and Leo have been here each day this week painting. Jonathan has been here too. He does a really good job at the patching and prep work that needs to happen prior to painting. Lolita has been here for about the past two months but since she can only come on Sundays, we needed some more help. And our house looks fabulously. It’s funny. Even though you know how much difference a bucket of paint can make, I am still amazed at the transformation. Justin and I questioned why we didn’t get this done earlier so we could enjoy it more. And it will be a bit faded before we get back but still... for today it looks great.
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