Reina Sofia

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It's a big day here at the Santa Clara, because Queen Sofia of Spain is arriving tonight to participate in the 4th Annual Microcredit Forum. The city definitely has a more visible security presence, but the hotel itself is still pretty tranquil. The Queen will be staying in one of the amazing suites on the top floor of the hotel--but I'm not jealous, because I just found an amazing apartment I'll be moving into. It's owned by the Consul of Spain, and she's giving me a great price on it. She's also a good friend of Gisele's--whom doesn't that woman know?

The apartment itself is in Bocagrande, the modern part of Cartagena, but only a couple minute's taxi ride to the old city. It's beachfront, on the 4th floor, with a balcony and beautiful furniture. And... I have extra rooms, so let me know if you want to visit!

I'll post some pictures, and I also need to post some pictures of Gisele's place. Last night she and I stayed up late drinking rum and listening to Ruben Blades, Pablo Mayor, and Devendra Banhardt. She was blown away by Devendra's voice. Too bad he's such a happy hippy. Today I met with the management of the Teatro Heredia, and everything's coming together. Following a salmon lunch at the Alliance Francaise, it's now time to make some calls to the press.