Up and Around

I have been out of commission for a few weeks. I was sick last week and this week I have been working an early schedule, up at 5AM. So I'm just catching my breath and getting back on a regular schedule.

I just spoke with Anthony and he tells me that the police are still closing bars and restaurants at midnight and 2AM on the weekends. I thought that would have ended by now, but apparently it hasn't. Armed guards are outside of Paco's and Dumbo's promptly at 11:45 to make sure they are shutdown by midnight. This is ridiculous, I understand the need to curb crime, but these measures are extreme. This is nothing more than a curfew. Anthony also told me the police are setting up road blocks around the city to check for open container violations. The residents of the city need to complain. Not only is this infringing on peoples free will, it is detrimental to the economy. This law really hurts the hospitality industry, this country's #1 source of income. REstaurants, bars, and casino's are all closed at midnight. What are tourists to do after midnight, sit in their rooms and play Bridge?

If you are hungry after midnight, you are shit out of luck. I'm very interested to see if this is citywide or just in high traffic areas; Malecon, Colonial Zone and Ciudad Nueva. I'll go out tonight and let you know next week.

Here is a poem I wrote this morning. I woke up out of a dead sleep and these words came to me. I hope you enjoy it.

I opened my eyes this morning and saw you,
I saw your truth, your honor and your love,
No one loves me like you do,
you give me hope, strength, and endless warmth,

I see your journey and it gives me fortitude, I see
your heart and I am honored to have it, I see your
pain and I am bound to share it. Your love renews me
and gives me purpose.

As I am blind to the sunrise and immune to the wind, I
wait for your spirit to breath life into my soul,
I was born to love you,
I opened my eyes this morning
and I saw you

Beso