We are sitting in another internet cafe, this time in Auckland. It could be China based on the looks and sounds of the place, though. Everyone in here in Chinese, the screens on the computers use Chinese characters, and Google is set at a Chinese screen default (something I have been able to change when it is set to Spanish, Portugues, etc. but baffles me when I try to read Chinese characters to find the change). The chatter between people in this place is all in Chinese. Other than the Chinese decor and people, this is similar to all other internet places we have been. Up a rickety set of stairs from the main shopping plaza. Windows covered with something to keep the sun's glare off the screens. Here the window covering is some sort of army camoflauge- a green, leafy thing. Yesterday it was Indian blankets that reminded me of my college dorm bedspread. This place has two rooms; one for internet users (full when we cam in) and another for gamers, where we are working for 50 cents extra per hour to have plasma displays.
Caitie checked in today. Her vacation last week in Spain with her roommates was a big success and she is back in classes. We reached Jonny by phone yesterday and he is doing well. Word from Mike and Dana and Meggie is all positive. Megan sent the cutest photos of our wonderful grandchildren all dressed up for Halloween. We are excited to see everyone at Christmas. Mike and Dana are hosting us for about ten days including Christmas, then we are driving to California to see Meg and Matt and her family.
Running out of time. Will write again soon.
Love, Deanne
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