Harold is an artist - he paints scenes. Harold spent hours set up on the balcony, in the kitchen, or across the street, sketching and painting with the finest details. Here is a snippet from one of his paintings - he didn't leave anything out, not even the rebar (note: I have edited this snippet in order to respect Harold's original work):
Donna spent most of her time taking walks or bus rides around the island, shopping and keeping herself busy while Harold painted. She also observed at the La Gloria English School, and cooked many of their meals.
Some of Donna and Harold's children and grandchildren came during their stay, which involved some apartment juggling in order to accommodate all the family. Despite less than ideal weather this year, everyone seemed to enjoy their stay on Isla Mujeres.
Before they came, Donna, knowing that Miguel wears baseball caps, announced they were bringing a Boston Red Sox cap for Miguel. "Don't tell him", she wrote.
One morning Donna and Harold came for breakfast, and they presented Miguel with his cap...
Harold wrote quite a lengthy review in our guest book, I made this into a web page for easy reading.
And the cap? Miguel loved it, but he knew there was someone special who would love it more. Miguel's grandfather in Oaxaca is 100 years old, but never in his life had he owned an authentic baseball cap. Now he does.
8 comments:
How sweet of Miguel! And how wonderful that his grandfather is still living. Thank you for sharing the photo of his abuelo in his cap.
I wish I was coming to the island soon; I would bring Miguel another cap and more for being such a good grandson.
awww...
So many good things in this post! I love reading about the interplay between you, Miguel and the special guests that fleetingly become part of your day! I never tire of reading your notes. It's as if I am living year round on Isla Mujeres. Thank you!
Nancy - I will copy Jonna and say "awww..."
Nina - I am not sure if I commented on your blog recently, but I so loved your trip to Europe. All the great photos, and the food - I wish I had your stamina for hiking, I do love nature. And as you know, I rarely post about our guests because I think they deserve privacy, but Donna and Harold agreed, and I am glad I was able to post this and that you enjoyed it.
If Miguel can wait until next March, we will bring him another Red Sox cap.
Nana, that is such a kind offer, thank you. But Miguel says to relax and don't worry (that's his typical response when asked if he wants/needs anything from Canada). :-)
I love the story and the ending! Capi's Cap and Capi's papi, abuelo!
Such a typical thing for Miquel to do!
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