Off to Cinncinnati

We're off again, this time to Cincinnati, for another ASID meeting. This will be Bruce's last big one as president. He'll still have to attend meetings next year as past president but it won't be as busy as this year. We need to be here more so he can supervise the house building. We already know it's going to be a challenge. The price seems to be going up on the construction but we are fortunate in that we will be here and we can easily visit the job site and communicate with the crew and the jefe. We are having a hard time convincing the builder that we are not the typical rich Americans that build here and I don't mean this as an offense to anyone. There is that stigma attached to Americans and Canadians that build here. San Carlos is unique in the sense that it's not a predominantly Mexican town. It is definitely filled with gringos and with non Mexican style homes. At this point in our lives, we want a little of both for our house. We hope to break ground soon. We need to break ground soon.

I'm really enjoying the hummingbirds. I need to look in a bird book and see if I can identify the birds that come in and feed. They are here all day long and we love watching them. It will be interesting to see how long they stay. I have read that there are several types that are endemic to Mexico. I hope some of them live here all the time.

Off to prepare for the trip. Does anyone know some interesting and fun things to do and see in Cincinnati? I did read that there is a large German population there and some interesting historical sites revolving around the German influence.