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I suppose I should introduce the cast. Though I know us all very well, you, my faithful readers, might not. Gabe is the reason we set out for Bordonal in the first place. His names that are important are Gabriel Cisneros Maciel and he was born in Bordonal.

Gabriel, naturally, is his surname. Cisneros was his mothers' name. Traditionally, Mexicans take their mother's name on and then Maciel of course is his father's last name. If and when he and Deb are blessed with children they would then be Barton Maciel.

Gabe moved to California when he was around 16 in hopes of making more money and a better life. He has remained extremely close with his family and is very generous with them. As do many Mexicans who work in the United States, he sends a significant amount of money home every month to help the family. This is just one of the ways family ties and closeness are maintained.

His wife, Debbie, is my sister and 9 years my junior. I have been fortunate to have a close relationship with her for almost her entire life. I consider her one of my closest friends and have come to know and love Gabe very much as well. Deb has been down to Bordonal numerous times and between the two of them I will have a pair of knowledgable tour guides.

His wife happens to be my sister Debbie. She is 9 years my junior