1. One never puts toilet paper in the toilets here. The pipes and systems are not able to handle it. So... you will always find a small garbage can beside every toilet for paper deposits. This takes some getting used to!
2. Cheddar cheese (once a staple in the Johnson home) costs about $8.00 a pound. Ouch!
3. Black beans and rice everyday, twice a day isnt' that hard to get used to. Bean tacos aren't so bad either!
4. There is an icecream man in our neighborhood who pushes his hand cart up and down the hilly streets. It's a tough job and he takes it very seriously. One time while at a park near our house we saw him walk right into an ongoing "ultimate frisbee" game just to see if anyone on the field might want to buy something.
5. We have recieved information on earthquake preparedness. Apparently they are a very common occurance. We have been told there have been many trimmers since we have been here, but they have gone unnoticed by us. Nevertheless, we are working on readiness. We still need to stock up on nonperishable food and water.
