We spend as much time with the local Ecuadorians as we do the ex-pats, however, it is very nice to have so many options. This past week there were three separate ex-pat get togethers in Salinas alone. Each event was different and for different reasons. Thank you to Peggy and Will for their Salsa dancing party last Saturday night...over 60 ex-pats attended...going away party during the week for Wayne and Sharon back to Canada...again over 30 of us in attendance...and yesterday there was a Memorial Day picnic dinner here with at least fifty of us in attendance. Thanks to all for organizing and including so many people.