Jeanne Cesteros:  

2021 Merrie Christmas 2021 2022 Happy New Year Madrid, Espana Winter began the year leaving swaths of destruction in our neighborhood park. Trees and stadiums that could no longer support the weight of ice and snow succumbed leaving damage throughout the park. Spring welcomed new growth, and the joggers made their appearances. The park crews groomed the foliage and once again, everyone went outside. While José made the Covid 19 Vaccination call in February which was for the elderly, I got the April call. Pfizer was the vaccine administered to both of us. So far, so good. Year 3 has been checked off the calendar since leaving the US. We would prefer using our own transportation but have become accustomed to taxis and Ubers. Delivery is the easiest way of buying food; amazon.es online works to get everything—food, appliances, office supplies, personal needs. We finally got National Health care which covers everything except for prescriptions. José’s year began in the hospital with an undiagnosed illness from before Christmas through the first week in January. It took him until the end of March to fully recuperate. No, it was not covid. Santiago is talking nonstop, faster than we can understand—English and Portuguese at home, and Spanish at school. Impressive! He is 3 years old as of Christmas and in kindergarten. The highlight of 2021 will be the celebration of his birthday outside...Expand for more