Arriving in Manta

We had an uneventful bus ride (the best kind) to Manta. On the bus, while viewing the sights we were entertained by a combo of salsa music and Chinese martial arts movies dubbed in Spanish. Both were at full volume - at the same time. Helped to keep me from falling asleep. Linda, our landlord for the month, picked us up at the Supermaxi supermarket. We arrived at the beach house in time to unwind before sunset.

Linda has a number of dogs and cats. Splash, one of the cats, fell in love with me at first sight. It's just the kind of guy I am (he stated modestly).

The beach is great, and Linda has already introduced us to about 20 ex-pats in town.