Last Day

Today is our full day here in Puerto Vallarta. That means we'll be getting our mandatory day before departure COVID tests this morning. Interesting that the US government puts off the responsibility for checking this on the airlines, and "What about my rights?"
Really it's not that big of a deal and although we have to pay for the tests, I've seen it suggested to submit the receipts to our insurance for reimbursement. We may try that.

Puerto Vallarta has a mask mandate. All shops, stores, restaurants, bars, etc., require employees and customers to wear them. You wear them to your tables at restaurants and bars and anytime you get up from your tables. There doesn't seem to be much resistance to it from anyone. It's just the way of life. 
Too bad we're not as progressive about stopping the spread of COVID in the US. Chances are high that we will top 800,000 COVID related deaths before the year ends. Most of them have been avoidable, simply by masking, following safety protocols, and getting vaccinated.

Here in PV, it is the kids' standard practice to breakfast and lunch at home and eat out for dinner. That works pretty well as there are plenty of inexpensive local places to dine out. However, it looks like we'll be dining in tonight at Chris's suggestion. Jenny has requested that I make some -- wait for it -- fried rice.
Fried rice is almost a staple in our household. Others in my family make it, too. Although, I'm not sure anyone else has it as frequently as we do. We'll need to make a store run today. The kids are well stocked on rice, but we will need to pick up some other stuff to put it all together. 
Tomorrow we head back to our SWMO home and our simple, retired life in the Ozarks. I'm sure the kids will be happy to have their home to themselves again. And it will be nice to be back to our routine, as well. 

John