She met us outside our condo with her daughter, niece, and sister-in-law, and we rode the Toreo bus to her home in the Insurrengents Neighbor of Mazatlan. We went there a couple of years ago so it was somewhat familiar but a little different this time because her sister-in-law spoke fluent English and was able to help us with the language gap. Violets mom was there to greet us as well as her two sons, sister, husband Louis, and brother, Freddy. Like Freddy Kruger he told us.
It was wonderful sitting at the kitchen table talking with them, answering their questions about what life is like in Michigan, what we did for work, and questions about our children. We were served a pasta dish and fresh tortillas with Marlin. Everyone taking turns around the table since seating was limited and we were guests in their home. I brought a loaf of Banana Bread, homemade chocolate chip cookies, a homemade caramel corn, a treat for everyone and something they don't seem to have here. It was a real compliment when Violet asked for me to teach her the recipes so that perhaps she could sell it on the beach when the massage business was slow.
We ended the afternoon outside their home where the street was closed due to their next door
neighbors celebrating their one year old birthday and christening. They had a bouncy house, balloons, pinata,tables going up, and excitement everywhere especially in the children's eyes. Perfect ending to a great day!
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