The Friendly People of Mexico

As I was taking pictures and being the annoying paparazzo the participants find out I can be, one of the other diners approached me and started asking questions: "Where do you live?" I answered, "Originally I am from Kansas City, Missouri, but I live in Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos now." She introduced herself as Marcia, and told me she was at Lakeside for the weekend. She lived in Guadalajara, and she brought her family to Quilmes for dinner. She was absolutely delightful. Her son spoke English and translated what I couldn't understand.

Marcia asked for my phone number, so I gave her one of my cards. She was fascinated about Focus on Mexico, so I explained what we were doing, and she just thought it was wonderful that we were bringing groups to the Lake Chapala area. You could tell she loved Lakeside and thought everyone, Mexican and North American, should retire here! We had an absolutely wonderful conversation and I have a feeling we will be hearing from her again. That's our new amiga, Marcia, between Fernando and Bill. And, the other picture is of her wonderful family. The son who helped translate for us is at the far left.