catching up

OK---some new news
Item 1: My smarter half seems to be having a small problem with the tiny elevator in our B&B. Seems like she was unaware that the elevator(room for 3 people) has a door on each side of it that can open depending on where it wants you to exit----soooo---Miss Cathy rode up to the third floor yesterday, and stood waiting for a looong time for the door she was facing to open, wondering what the hey was going on, and was about to throw a hissy fit when she turned to see the elevator door behind her standing open (for quite some time). That was funny the first time and was even funnier the second, third, forth, OK you get the picture. Cathy says, "Real hilarious! AND I don't have hissy fits!"
Item2: The subway. The subway in BA is the oldest one in South America, reported to have begun in 1912 (wow) and from the looks of part of it, I can believe it. Ever see the way they pack people into the subway in Japan during rush hour? Very similar but not quite as bad. Hard to find a seat, so we usually stand, with hand in pocket, over the cash. Even though it is usually quite warm, the travel is fast and cheap--and even with the crowding, every body is courteous, and very clean---i.e., no BO (except mine).
We were attempting to board a subway yesterday and a "little ole lady" with gray hair was moving a bit slower than the two of us, toward the open subway door. Joking to Cathy I told her to just knock her aside and go for the open seats. Happen to be three seats together and I wound up setting beside her. As Cathy and I discussed where to get off, the "little ole lady" turned and in perfect English, gave us direction as to which stop to exit. Gee---did she hear my comment earlier? I´m sure she didn't and anyway she was typical of the people we have met.

Had dinner two nights ago with our two friends here, at their home on the 9th floor of a nice mid rise building. He is an optician and also makes artificial eyes, so perfect you are unable to tell them from the real thing, and they also move from side to side as the good eye moves.

Saw an American movie last night, the Substitute, a great Clint Eastwood production, and would recommend it highly. It is a true story. Off today to an outdoor market.