Well hello 2008!  As we crossed over from 2007 to 2008 I was at Gioconda in Puerto Morelos, Mexico.  We were making a special champagne martini for the event.  It was made with raspberry vodka, creme de casiss, and champagne.  They were very tasty and a big hit.  The bar was not too busy last night and so we drank too many martinis.  Then we went to the beach where there was a big concert, 2 reggae bands and a house music DJ.  There was also a party on the beach friend of a friend type thing.  There was bonfire and music and dancing on the beach. So after we rang in the new year with all the hugs and kisses and wishes for a happy new year we went to the party...then to the concert...then back to the party.  It was about 2:30 AM today that I went to bed.

Today I got to have pork with a coin cooked in the pot for lunch.  My family which was passed on for generations always has pork on New Years day as it is supposed to bring good luck for the new year.  Also you cook the meat with a coin in the pot to bring prosperity for the year.  I really wanted a hamburger and fries (no bun) to help with the hangover but could not find an open restaurant.  I went with my friend Anna to where she works at Posada Amor and the family was making pork and Anna put a coin in the pot for me.  Then Anna and her boyfriend and I had pork and salad.  It was wonderful and the family at Posada Amor was very kind to help us on quest to find food and for it to be pork and for the coin to go in the pot.

Then we went back to the house where Anna is house sitting and went swimming.  Tonight I will go to Gioconda for a while to help Florencia if it gets busy but I think I may have chicken enchiladas at Posada Amor for dinner as they are the best enchiladas in all of Puerto Morelos...then have a drink with Anna then back to Gioconda then to bed.  My condo has been rented and Florencia has been kind enough to allow me to say with her.  It has been very nice but tomorrow I get to use our condo for the remainder of the week.  I have to find my way to the market to get some chicken and stuff and will make dinner for Florencia one night.  I know she has to work but I will take it to her.   That's my long post about this year.  I hope your New Year started off great too and lasts the entire year!