Wednesday, January 16, 2008 (DAY 20) A trip to Mexico was the main event today. We crossed the Progresso International Bridge about 10:30 AM (see photos), paid our quarter, and began shopping. Pharmacies and dentists were everywhere. We finally arrived at the Canada store, and found their prices to be a bit better than anywhere else we had looked. We checked the price of some meds like penicillin ointment, amoxicillin, and Z-paks, found them to be competitive, and decided to return after lunch at Arturo’s. We both had the lunch special—enchilada, taco, tamale, rice, and refried beans. Then, it was off for a pedicure before finalizing our shopping. Kay negotiated for both of us to have a pedicure, hers with polish, for $18 total. It was a first for me (see photo), and gosh, did it feel good. On the way to the Canada store, Kay bought some silver jewelry. At the Canada store, we bought a bottle of tequila for Ron ($10.50/liter), 4 bottles of vanilla ($3.50/liter), and some mesh bags. As we crossed back into the US, we had to pay 30 cents to Mexican officials to leave Mexico, and $1.25 in Texas liquor tax on the tequila as we entered into Texas. After a dinner of smoked turkey and sausage gumbo, we attended a show at Pine to Palm ($3 each)—Myrna Hunt, the Redneck Comedian. Although we had heard a number of her jokes previously, she was funny, and sang very well as we particularly enjoyed the gospel songs she sang. For some reason, my wedding ring finger began to swell, and I attempted to get the ring off, but with no success. More to come on this? We received some very sad news after returning to Dunn Gone from Mexico; our dear friend, Judy Minardi, had passed away. Judy was a beautiful redhead, full of life, when we met her and Ray, her husband, over 3 years ago. She and Ray made a wonderful, fun loving couple. Our last visit with her was during a bowling night several weeks ago when she was having the time of her life, and Ray was setting the lanes on fire—so much laughter. Judy had had several bouts with cancer, beginning some 25 years ago when she and Ray met, but was unable to overcome this last battle with bladder cancer that returned a little over a year ago. Judy, we will miss you and think of you often. Save us a place in line in Heaven! (NOTE: This is part of growing old that I don’t like, as more and more of our relatives, friends, and acquaintances pass way.)