THE FOOTNOTES

My friend Isabel's family was so happy to see me go (after only 6 days), that they threw me a party. I guess they figured out, in a very short period of time, what has taken others years to realize - it's nice to say 'adios' to Rita K! Smart people, those South Americans.

Her family is quintessentially Latin - generous, sociable, and family-oriented. I had a great experience with them.