Overheard on vacay

I’m on vacay and this morning was having breakfast at the Four Seasons Hotel in Carmelo, Uruguay. I happened to overhear a conversation between 3 Americans at a nearby table. There was some laughter at the D’s attempt to rewrite delegates’ rules , the pitiable situation of McCain’s top R spot and then music to my ears. Almost music, anyway.

The three went on to say that they really wished the LP was stronger and that they hope the LP nominates and elects a truly viable candidate. They thought it time for the LP to hit hard. The doc was nearly pinching me under the table saying, “Don’t say ANYTHING!”

Of course, I said something. I apologized for eavesdropping (though they were loud enough- as we Americans are known to be- for the whole dining room to hear), and went on to say something along the line of, “Dammit, the LP is trying!” They thanked me for my lowly level of service within the party and the doc smiled at the idea of these well-heeled people longing for a good 3rd party run.

That conversation, paired with the the beauty I always find in the region, on top of the doc telling me before we left DFW that the LP’s had it right all along, giving me props for having conviction with regard to my principles even while being called kooky by people who thought they knew better, and the beautiful South American sun and air has made this a trip of a lifetime.

I’ll have more on Monday evening but right now, I’m getting truly sloshed on Argentinian wine. I do feel the need, though, to ask TWC if he would like a good Malbec. I owe him a bottle for a favor and he seems reluctant to collect- this is my public offer of payment on a debt.

~ by Miche on March 15, 2008.