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What about a senior kitty for your dad?

2 more nights in San Juan. We were off the ship shortly after 8, joked with the guy in passport control and took an Uber to our hotel. At first we had early check-in, but the room they gave us overlooked a busy walking area and had no view other than some trees. We had paid extra to be in this area (club area), so I asked for another room which we got into at 2 (early check-in charge supposedly removed - we shall see). I put a picture of the view on FB. Low view, but still better than no balcony. We also have an included breakfast and a happy hour with substantial appetizers in the late afternoon. Nice place so far. We had a good Italian dinner at a restaurant on resort property last night but it was expensive.

Today we will probably walk around Old San Juan for a while, then back to the resort for me at least. I don't really want to do the forts unless DH does (I saw them back in 1996). Will have to bring an umbrella as there are heavy squalls every 2-3 hours followed by lots of sun (similar to the weather we experienced in BVI). We identified a sports bar near our resort to watch the Patriots game tomorrow afternoon.

I keep imagining that suit that CC bought as a tight body suit one has to wriggle into like a Spanx bodysuit LOL. I can't imagine having the patience to get into it too often if that is the case. I am also imagining the area in Brazil that DD and her DH are staying in and loving that image of the warmth, the cafes, etc.

Have a smiling Saturday.

I hope those eagles keep that egg safe!

Google "Alzheimer's sundowning" for more info on that. Very common. Have you ever looked into support groups in your area? They can help in understanding stages of the disease, how to cope with them, and how to get help. The Alzheimer's Association has many forms of support (https://www.alz.org/help-support/community/support-groups). The group I went to in Florida was associated with them, though the one I went to on Cape Cod was an independent organization.

Good evening everyone! Getting caught up on reading. Good news about food plans working, enjoying pain killers, and it seems like most are over the crud, and Diane's rumba did not spread dog poop, just doggie treats.

The weather at home is punishingly cold. One of the many reasons I'm so happy to be here. But I wish everyone else didn't have to suffer.

Just spent a few minutes with DH trying to get logged into our Netflix account now that we are back in our apartment. Computer words and Netflix words are not part of my vocabulary, since they didn't have computers when I was learning to speak Portuguese in 1980, but I'm proud to say I figured it out.

Sad news from home, my Mom's cat died. He was very old, so I shouldn't be too surprised. Everything she saw him, DD asked him, please don't die before Grandma. He held up his end of the bargain. Good kitty. Even though he the most bonded with my Mom, he was still company for my Dad. I hope this doesn't add greatly to his loneliness.

We had two wonderful days in the Serra in the wine country. Lots of pictures on Facebook. I'm actually hoping tomorrow is a little quieter. DH and I would like to go to coffee tomorrow and maybe hang out at the pool. Hopefully not crowded because it is the weekend. A lot of people are away on summer holidays.

The weather is wonderful, but a bit strange for January here as it is only in the mid 80s. We are again with the windows open. Not complaining at all. The sun is very warm and the heat is coming tomorrow and Sunday.