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How nice it is to finally be here! Arrived on Friday night after a dream run - three flights, no missed connections, no lost luggage. It was ridiclously easy. Definitely answered prayer! The A380 was very comfy. Managed to sleep some and watch a couple of movies and Flight of the Conchords. Construction works at LA, lack of signage, and impassive information officers, made things a bit confusing, but I managed to arrive in Mexico City with an hour to spare. Unfortunately half of the plane’s luggage didn’t arrive. Fortunately, mine had been checked through to the connecting flight to Guatemala. Arrived at about 11pm, picked up my luggage, had the third and final thermal scan, handed in the immigration and customs forms, and was on my way. Walking towards the exit I see a mad woman waving from outside. Jane! And Jo! Hugs all round. Stayed at Jo’s place that night. Had to borrow some PJs because the combination lock failed to recognise the combination. Hmmm. (Seems to be resetting each time it’s locked. Managed to break it twice by counting back from 999, but that’s not going to be a great look at US Customs, so switching to another.) Civil ceremony the next day was lovely. Victor’s family were so welcoming. Jo’s expression at seeing the Aussie contingent’s wedding gift was priceless. It was a great, wonderful day. Drove to Antigua that night. The house is amazing and the town even more so. Cobblestone streets, small enough to be able to wander around, large enough to have lots to see and do. Colouful buildings, friendly locals, great food. Highlight of the day: seeing a hummingbird flitting around a flowering bush as Janet and I sat in a courtyard drinking coffee and chatting abut life. All good. Hopefully climbing a volcano on Tuesday. A bit tired, but so far no jet-lag.