Monday July 7

In the morning we got a call from Lil (Jayne’s mother and now my Mother-in-Law.) She congratulated us and wished us as much happiness in the future as we had on our wedding day.

Jayne and I got ready to meet Maria in Quito at the office where I would get a new ID. I called before we left, but I could only leave a voice message. We waited for her but no Maria. We didn’t see her nor did she call me on my cell phone.

Now this is inexcusable. She should have either showed up, had her worker, Sophia, come or call me. If she checked her phone she should have returned my call, if she forgot about the appointment. As it turned out I called her later in the day and there was no answer. Again, she would have seen my cell phone on ‘missed calls’. Maybe she lost her phone and she forgot the appointments. Anyhow, this is what I had to go through with my lawyer.

Jayne and I won’t be defeated. When we went to the office ourselves, I explained what was needed and the woman told us we had to go somewhere else and gave me the address.
So, if we were not at the right office, why would Maria have us meet her there? One of her main businesses’ it to help people with IDs, so after years of doing this she doesn’t know what office to go to?


On the way to finding where I can get another ID we stopped by a Payless shoe store. Surprised I found a pair of shoes that fit me! It’s hard to find one in the US but here, where most of the people are small, it’s impossible. They weren’t the best shoes but it was a pair of black walking shoes, which is what I needed. Then I found a pair of construction shoes. These are similar to mountain climbing shoes, so I bought them, too, as we plan to go other places in Ecuador where there are hills and mountains.

I told Jayne what building I got my ID from the last time. This is the same building where the marriage judge has his office. On the first floor you can get your passport/visa photos taken. So Jayne had her done.


When I got to the cashier and told her what I wanted she gave us another address. (Doesn’t anyone know where to go?!#) So we went to the other address.



We finally found the place where I can get a new ID. Also in the same building and on the same floor I can register our marriage. The Judge is suppose to this, but will he? Since we’ll be there, we’ll do it ourselves.



We went to the address that was given and were told what papers we need. WIt looks like we can get this done without my lawyer and without the cost!



Jayne also has to get what is called a ‘perdido’, which allows her to stay here another 90 days. During this time we have to get her to have the same ID as I do. This means going to the clinic and give a pee and poop sample, and some other office. We might have to get my lawyer to do it.Jayne can only get an extension on her visa while she is still here and on the last day – according to my lawyer, provided that she is right. She can’t fly out and get it when we return from our honeymoon. That is why our trip is postponed until all the paperwork is completed.