Noche Vieja brought to a close a good year for us, and we anticipate 2020 with optimism. The year started at midnight with fireworks in Plaza de la Paz here in Guanajuato, followed by a good night´s sleep and dinner with Aimeé´s family later on the 1st.

The weather in December was much better than last year with only a few cold, rainy days around the solstice. Our new apartment is much warmer and I’ve avoided the general discontent that I experienced last year. If January weather stays fine then there will be no need to go to the beach.

I started last year with some serious reading. I am currently reading Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams and feel this is an important book for everyone because getting sufficient quality sleep is essential for both mental and physical health. Really, read the book!

We will return to Garden Bay on March 9, just a little over two months from now, and I am looking forward to resuming my productive life there.