We had quite a busy day today.  We looked at properties around the Vilcabamba area, two WAY up in the mountains that had a wonderful view for a goat.  I really don't like being that high and I really don't like roads that are so rough they make your bottom and back feel like they have just gone 9 rounds with a heavy weight boxer!  Now, that being said, the view was outstanding.  You could see for miles and miles.

We then went and looked at a site that was closer into the village, it was much smaller but more level, good road access, water, electricity and more comfortable for me.  After discussing it we decided that we are going to stick to our original plan rather than let emotion and the spur of the moment direct our future.

Then last night Greg helped Carol with her website.  It was a delight to be at their home and join them for dinner (brought up from the hotel).  While Greg and Carol slaved away Jon and I visited about a wide array of topics, from film to broadway, from family to life experiences.  He is a bright, delightful host, I truly enjoyed my time visiting with him.  Greg also enjoyed working with Carol so the night was a success.

Before Jon got back to the main house I had the opportunity to go out in their yard and look at their bar-b-que area and rock garden area.  Here are a couple of pictures of the beautiful arrangement they have done with their yard.

It was a delightful way to spend an evening, good conversation, good wine and food, and a little work thrown in.  We thank Carol and Jon for their wonderful hospitality.