Friday Afternoon

Our time in Belize is quickly drawing to a close.  Yesterday we took a holiday and went with Albert & Romalda & family to Chetumal, Mexico.   We stopped first in the "Free Zone" where Dale wanted to see where a former student works.   There are many stores in the "Free Zone"  and many Mexicans & foreigners shop there freely, but it is hard for Belizeans to shop there unless you know someone who will get you a pass.  Romalda had a pass, we are foreigners.  So we went.

Then we paid a visit to the Sam's Club - where I have shopped in years past.  However this year they would not let us make a purchase.  The cashier said our card was blocked.  Who knows what the real story is - so we went to the new Walmart where you don't need a card.    We also went to the mall where Brittany and Jeremy went to the Transformer's movie and we shopped for a few things they can buy cheaper in Mexico - like cereal and paper products.   We were very tired when when we got home.  Crossing the border is an experience.

This morning we went back to Cornerstone so I could spend one more morning in the library.   Did the best I could with the time I had.   All the fiction, 200's, some of the 500's and 800's are in order.   Could have spent another two weeks.   Had several kids come in for books today, also.     While I was finishing up in the library, Dale went to San Narciso to meet with Alvaro and had a very productive meeting.

Today was also Elsa & Karon's last day at work - they will be off for the next two weeks and the school will be closed.   All teachers report back on August 1  to prepare for a new school year.

Tomorrow morning Dale and Albert will be up very early to travel to Belize City for an all day Presbytery meeting.  I will stay home with Romalda and get started with packing up.  Sunday will be our last full day in Belize and it will be a full day.