Friday, February 26, 2016
El Hotel de los Secretos #23, 2/25/16 Thursday: Lupe Gets His Mojo Back; Angela Gets Some of Her Own
WHERE IS PIANO MAN? I MISS HIM AND HIS DOGS
Since Lupe was the best part of the show, let's start with him. Lupe is still moping around the kitchen after he's put himself out for a gala dinner to impress epicurean gourmand Don Javier Congora (Alfie's uncle, in case we've forgotten). Angela observes. She asks what's wrong? Lupe answers, nothing, or rather, he says, "What is happening is that nothing happens. (Que pasa es que nada pasa--ISBIS) She makes him follow her up to the dining room. She shows him the empty plates. What does he see? Dirty dishes, he answers. No, she replies, they are empty plates. She rattles off all the entrees he prepared. [I'll give you a list of them tomorrow.] Where is the food? She continues, it is gone-eaten-finished. You should be proud. He gives her a quick kiss on the cheek (thanks, Vivi). Then she lets him go. She stays behind reflecting on his triumph.
The next day he's still moping in the kitchen when Angela comes rushing in to tell him Don Javier is on his way down to see him. Don J is gushing and effusive. He'd like to stay longer and discuss recipes but he has to rush to catch his train. He hands Lupe his card and says we'll communicate later. He would like Lupe's advice on menus for some of his grand affairs. Lupe is left speechless, except for a "Gracias," prodded out of him by Angela. She's beaming as he turns toward her and she promptly invades his personal space and busses him on the cheek. Surprised by her own initiative, she turns and leaves. Lupe indicates to the kitchen maid watching she is to forget what she saw.
Next time Angela passes by the kitchen, she sees him engaged, full of energy, sniffing the fresh fish and giving instructions to all the kitchen staff.
OK, I'm annoyed by this next caper, so let's just get it out of the way. There are more horrors coming.
In the dining room, dinner is just about over and there is some chit-chat between El General and Elisa over family relations, noting that all the Alarcons are MIA. Mercedes and Eugenia leave together to find Felipe. They are sniping at each other regarding each other's behavior with Felipe, The Underwhelming Oversexed Galan or Patan, as some might see him. And see him they did, naked, splayed out drunk as a skunk on Eugie's bed. The sisters are forced to spend an uncomfortable night together. The next morning they continue to argue. Eugie finally admits that her behavior towards Merce has nothing to do with her growing up never knowing a mother's tender touch. It has everything to do with the love of competition. She does what she does to Merce because she can and she likes to win. Merce vows to kill Eugie if she comes near Felipe. It's a stalemate. They decide to make it a legitimate competition to gain Felipe's favours. May the best woman win (that little worm). They shake on it.
Eugie launches her blitzkrieg first. She coquettes (not really a verb) Felipe on the croquet green and sets up an assignation for that evening in the hot baths. Merce overhears and cries. That evening, Merce has invited El General to accompany her to the hot baths--he complaining all the way. Hark! They hear voices! El General thinks he recognizes his other daughter's voice. Through the rising steamy mist, he sees, lordy, lordy, Eugenia having her some fun with Felipe. Mercedes looks properly horrified and Papa-ito--don't call me Papa-ito--yells for Eugie to get out of the baths and demands a duel to satisfy his daughter's honor or is it both his daughters' honor.
Returning now to the Real Story, Ayala and Dagoberto have reached the room where the cutlery is kept and have caught Isabel and Julio in a compromising position--red-handed at the cutlery cabinet. They look very guilty--about something. Julio comes forward with a story about showing Isa how someone forced open the locked cabinet. Ayala recalls that the last time it was breached, a key was used. Julio reaches for the knife drawer and Ayala slaps away his hand. Then he takes the time to give them a detailed lesson in early forensic techniques--namely the uniqueness of fingerprints. [ed. note: In 1892, Juan Vucetich, an Argentine Police Official made the first criminal fingerprint identification, using his own fingerprint files based on Galton pattern types. Quick on-line search.] He says the assassin may have left fingerprints. As he opens the drawer with a cloth, they all note that another gold knife is missing. He turns to Isa and says he must speak to Dona Teresa urgently and tells Julio to stay behind to ensure nothing is disturbed. Julio and Isabel look at each other then she leaves with Ayala and Dagoberto.
The officers have gathered the Alarcons (minus Felipe, plus Freddie) in the Hotel director's office (although it is Dona Teresa sitting in the director's seat). Ayala starts reading off the names, times and locations of each murder victim. He believes they have a moral lunatic loose. [ed. note: locura moral--we would probably call this person a sociopath today.] This person, he tells them, is killing without regard to the sex of the victim, but engages in a ritual killing at full moon and, oddly, uses knives that come from this hotel. He cautions the group to be alert to all who come and go at the hotel. It seems the killer doesn't discriminate between rich or poor (this is according to Ayala).
Downstairs, meanwhile, Belen has had a long, hard day. She's letting her hair down, anxious to get into her room and into bed. As she enters her room, she sees a figure hunched over, sitting on her bed. It is Diego. She's not alarmed by his presence and checks the hall before closing her door. Diego turns on her and accosts her violently. He's angry. His actions denote he's not there to make love to her, he's there to subjugate and violate her. He's tired of her humiliating him and is going to teach her how to respect him. She struggles. She fights him with everything she has. She bites him, kicks him in the avocados, twice, spits on him and manages to get away from him. He doesn't follow her. [ed. note: I don't like Belen very much, even less later on, but I was on edge, hoping she would do just what she did and glad she did it. Diego so deserved it.] Belen flees to hide in the ironing room, sinks down and cries.
Julio is sitting in his room in the dark and brooding. He hears a knock on his window. It's Isabel. He goes out to talk to her. She asks about the letter. He looked for it after they all left, but didn't find it. Isa tells him she will have to tell Ayala where he can find Cristina. Julio doesn't want her to do that yet. He's sure he'll find the letter. Without it there is no proof for the accusations they are making. If she tells Ayala now they will all be in danger--lest she forget, Diego sent Garrido to shoot him on his way to testify against Diego. Isabel gives him one day to find it.
Next morning, Doc Laz and Dona Tere take a walk around the grounds chatting, vaguely philosophically. He casually brings death into the conversation. He feels such regret over the loss of that young servant's baby. Teresa's reaction is clearly surprise (her brain synapses start firing) when he surmises that since Violeta was healthy and doing well, the miscarriage might have been brought on by something she ingested, maybe some strong herb that's commonly available and used in the pueblo. He apologizes and feels responsible for derailing their baby plan. Teresa asks him to give her a little time to collect her thoughts before having to tell Sofia. At the mention of Sofia, the Doc says he would like to give her a check-up.
Angela checks on Violeta. She's still sleeping. Angela shows a lot of tenderness toward her.
Doc Laz catches up with Sofia in the hotel corridor. He would like to check her and measure her for a 5-month fake belly. Sofia claims she is perfectly alright and needs no checkup. She smiles as she says that God works in mysterious ways. He's left speechless. This drives him to go see Dona Teresa immediately and have a frank discussion about this "pregnancy." He comes to the point with his diagnosis. Sofia is suffering from a hysterical pregnancy. She has all the physical symptoms, but it's all in her head.
It's Belen's and Andres' day off. She's waiting for him in the yard, all dressed up. He finally joins her, not all that dressed up, but in civvies. Benji is right behind him and stops him from leaving. Diego needs to see him right away. Belen waves him off and goes back inside. Diego starts out seeming to praise Andres for the job he did while Benji was away, but it quickly becomes an interrogation. He reminds Andres of the day he claims he spoke to all the servidumbre. Yes, that is so. No, it wasn't, there was one camarero missing. Diego wants to know who it was. Andres has nothing to say. Diego is getting frustrated. Luckily for Andres, Alfredo enters the office and ends it. He dismisses Andres and he can't exit fast enough. Diego starts to leave, but Alfred calls him back. He's not finished with Diego.
Alfredo wants to talk about the Country Club project and how they plan to finance it. Sofia enters and the conversation continues. Alfredo is sure they will be able to solicit investors. Even the hotel could invest in the venture. Diego smugly responds the hotel has no money. They haven't finished paying for the electrification and now Dona Teresa is talking about installing telephones in every room. Sofia is trying to put in her two cents when Diego suggests she butt out and take care of her pregnancy. Sofia loses her cool. Alfredo has to pull her off Diego.
Andres finds Belen and they leave for their adventure. It's a surprise day trip to the capital on the train, first class. He's astonished at the extravagance, but to please her, goes along with it. He's even more astonished by her behavior, once installed in a compartment, as he observes the way she mistreats the steward who is serving her.
Teresa is sweeping through her kingdom when she hears raised voices coming from the director's office. Alfredo is in a heated exchange of words with Diego over how he spoke to Sofia. She's trembling in his arms. Teresa tells them both to shut up. She escorts Sofia out and warns the men if she hears any more she won't hesitate to put them both out of the street. The men glare at each other.
Isabel is having a rough time. When she comes in for breakfast she sees Julio waiting on another table. She loses her appetite. Back in her room, she can't read. She's restless, she leaves. Julio is coming down the hall with a service cart toward her. They see each other, but she does not acknowledge him and walks by him. She is on her way down to the lobby, distraught and upset with Julio, with herself. Doc Laz catches up with her and seeing her in such a state takes her outside. Isa doesn't want to talk. Doc understands. He leaves her near a tree and says he won't be far if she needs him. She's very sad.
Teresa has put Sofia to bed and is pondering Doc's words. She gently sits by Sofia's side and puts her hand over her belly.
In conclusion, we have the stupidest plot-twist of the night. Diego strides out the service side of the hotel, sees Jacinto and yells for him. He engages Jacinto conspiratorially to help him do something and he's not to tell anyone. Viewerville thinks he's up to no good and shame on him for dragging Jacinto into his nasty deeds, but it turns out he's hired a mariachi band to serenade Isabel and shows up beneath her window holding a ridiculous, large bouquet of red roses [what a dip].
Unfortunately, Julio is witness to all this. He's apparently been thinking about what Isabel said to him. He arrives at her suite and Matilde tries to keep him out. He begs for just one minute, to talk to Isabel (who is hiding behind the partially open sliding inner doors). He says to Matilde, loud enough for Isa to hear, since he's pretty sure she's in there, that Isa was right--about the lies and justifications. He wants to tell her so. Just as Matilde has gone to urge Isa to talk to him, the music starts. Julio slides the door back, sees Isabel and says, it's Diego. Her eyes open wide. Diego? Diego who? Diego is currently forgotten.
Since Lupe was the best part of the show, let's start with him. Lupe is still moping around the kitchen after he's put himself out for a gala dinner to impress epicurean gourmand Don Javier Congora (Alfie's uncle, in case we've forgotten). Angela observes. She asks what's wrong? Lupe answers, nothing, or rather, he says, "What is happening is that nothing happens. (Que pasa es que nada pasa--ISBIS) She makes him follow her up to the dining room. She shows him the empty plates. What does he see? Dirty dishes, he answers. No, she replies, they are empty plates. She rattles off all the entrees he prepared. [I'll give you a list of them tomorrow.] Where is the food? She continues, it is gone-eaten-finished. You should be proud. He gives her a quick kiss on the cheek (thanks, Vivi). Then she lets him go. She stays behind reflecting on his triumph.
The next day he's still moping in the kitchen when Angela comes rushing in to tell him Don Javier is on his way down to see him. Don J is gushing and effusive. He'd like to stay longer and discuss recipes but he has to rush to catch his train. He hands Lupe his card and says we'll communicate later. He would like Lupe's advice on menus for some of his grand affairs. Lupe is left speechless, except for a "Gracias," prodded out of him by Angela. She's beaming as he turns toward her and she promptly invades his personal space and busses him on the cheek. Surprised by her own initiative, she turns and leaves. Lupe indicates to the kitchen maid watching she is to forget what she saw.
Next time Angela passes by the kitchen, she sees him engaged, full of energy, sniffing the fresh fish and giving instructions to all the kitchen staff.
OK, I'm annoyed by this next caper, so let's just get it out of the way. There are more horrors coming.
In the dining room, dinner is just about over and there is some chit-chat between El General and Elisa over family relations, noting that all the Alarcons are MIA. Mercedes and Eugenia leave together to find Felipe. They are sniping at each other regarding each other's behavior with Felipe, The Underwhelming Oversexed Galan or Patan, as some might see him. And see him they did, naked, splayed out drunk as a skunk on Eugie's bed. The sisters are forced to spend an uncomfortable night together. The next morning they continue to argue. Eugie finally admits that her behavior towards Merce has nothing to do with her growing up never knowing a mother's tender touch. It has everything to do with the love of competition. She does what she does to Merce because she can and she likes to win. Merce vows to kill Eugie if she comes near Felipe. It's a stalemate. They decide to make it a legitimate competition to gain Felipe's favours. May the best woman win (that little worm). They shake on it.
Eugie launches her blitzkrieg first. She coquettes (not really a verb) Felipe on the croquet green and sets up an assignation for that evening in the hot baths. Merce overhears and cries. That evening, Merce has invited El General to accompany her to the hot baths--he complaining all the way. Hark! They hear voices! El General thinks he recognizes his other daughter's voice. Through the rising steamy mist, he sees, lordy, lordy, Eugenia having her some fun with Felipe. Mercedes looks properly horrified and Papa-ito--don't call me Papa-ito--yells for Eugie to get out of the baths and demands a duel to satisfy his daughter's honor or is it both his daughters' honor.
Returning now to the Real Story, Ayala and Dagoberto have reached the room where the cutlery is kept and have caught Isabel and Julio in a compromising position--red-handed at the cutlery cabinet. They look very guilty--about something. Julio comes forward with a story about showing Isa how someone forced open the locked cabinet. Ayala recalls that the last time it was breached, a key was used. Julio reaches for the knife drawer and Ayala slaps away his hand. Then he takes the time to give them a detailed lesson in early forensic techniques--namely the uniqueness of fingerprints. [ed. note: In 1892, Juan Vucetich, an Argentine Police Official made the first criminal fingerprint identification, using his own fingerprint files based on Galton pattern types. Quick on-line search.] He says the assassin may have left fingerprints. As he opens the drawer with a cloth, they all note that another gold knife is missing. He turns to Isa and says he must speak to Dona Teresa urgently and tells Julio to stay behind to ensure nothing is disturbed. Julio and Isabel look at each other then she leaves with Ayala and Dagoberto.
The officers have gathered the Alarcons (minus Felipe, plus Freddie) in the Hotel director's office (although it is Dona Teresa sitting in the director's seat). Ayala starts reading off the names, times and locations of each murder victim. He believes they have a moral lunatic loose. [ed. note: locura moral--we would probably call this person a sociopath today.] This person, he tells them, is killing without regard to the sex of the victim, but engages in a ritual killing at full moon and, oddly, uses knives that come from this hotel. He cautions the group to be alert to all who come and go at the hotel. It seems the killer doesn't discriminate between rich or poor (this is according to Ayala).
Downstairs, meanwhile, Belen has had a long, hard day. She's letting her hair down, anxious to get into her room and into bed. As she enters her room, she sees a figure hunched over, sitting on her bed. It is Diego. She's not alarmed by his presence and checks the hall before closing her door. Diego turns on her and accosts her violently. He's angry. His actions denote he's not there to make love to her, he's there to subjugate and violate her. He's tired of her humiliating him and is going to teach her how to respect him. She struggles. She fights him with everything she has. She bites him, kicks him in the avocados, twice, spits on him and manages to get away from him. He doesn't follow her. [ed. note: I don't like Belen very much, even less later on, but I was on edge, hoping she would do just what she did and glad she did it. Diego so deserved it.] Belen flees to hide in the ironing room, sinks down and cries.
Julio is sitting in his room in the dark and brooding. He hears a knock on his window. It's Isabel. He goes out to talk to her. She asks about the letter. He looked for it after they all left, but didn't find it. Isa tells him she will have to tell Ayala where he can find Cristina. Julio doesn't want her to do that yet. He's sure he'll find the letter. Without it there is no proof for the accusations they are making. If she tells Ayala now they will all be in danger--lest she forget, Diego sent Garrido to shoot him on his way to testify against Diego. Isabel gives him one day to find it.
Next morning, Doc Laz and Dona Tere take a walk around the grounds chatting, vaguely philosophically. He casually brings death into the conversation. He feels such regret over the loss of that young servant's baby. Teresa's reaction is clearly surprise (her brain synapses start firing) when he surmises that since Violeta was healthy and doing well, the miscarriage might have been brought on by something she ingested, maybe some strong herb that's commonly available and used in the pueblo. He apologizes and feels responsible for derailing their baby plan. Teresa asks him to give her a little time to collect her thoughts before having to tell Sofia. At the mention of Sofia, the Doc says he would like to give her a check-up.
Angela checks on Violeta. She's still sleeping. Angela shows a lot of tenderness toward her.
Doc Laz catches up with Sofia in the hotel corridor. He would like to check her and measure her for a 5-month fake belly. Sofia claims she is perfectly alright and needs no checkup. She smiles as she says that God works in mysterious ways. He's left speechless. This drives him to go see Dona Teresa immediately and have a frank discussion about this "pregnancy." He comes to the point with his diagnosis. Sofia is suffering from a hysterical pregnancy. She has all the physical symptoms, but it's all in her head.
It's Belen's and Andres' day off. She's waiting for him in the yard, all dressed up. He finally joins her, not all that dressed up, but in civvies. Benji is right behind him and stops him from leaving. Diego needs to see him right away. Belen waves him off and goes back inside. Diego starts out seeming to praise Andres for the job he did while Benji was away, but it quickly becomes an interrogation. He reminds Andres of the day he claims he spoke to all the servidumbre. Yes, that is so. No, it wasn't, there was one camarero missing. Diego wants to know who it was. Andres has nothing to say. Diego is getting frustrated. Luckily for Andres, Alfredo enters the office and ends it. He dismisses Andres and he can't exit fast enough. Diego starts to leave, but Alfred calls him back. He's not finished with Diego.
Alfredo wants to talk about the Country Club project and how they plan to finance it. Sofia enters and the conversation continues. Alfredo is sure they will be able to solicit investors. Even the hotel could invest in the venture. Diego smugly responds the hotel has no money. They haven't finished paying for the electrification and now Dona Teresa is talking about installing telephones in every room. Sofia is trying to put in her two cents when Diego suggests she butt out and take care of her pregnancy. Sofia loses her cool. Alfredo has to pull her off Diego.
Andres finds Belen and they leave for their adventure. It's a surprise day trip to the capital on the train, first class. He's astonished at the extravagance, but to please her, goes along with it. He's even more astonished by her behavior, once installed in a compartment, as he observes the way she mistreats the steward who is serving her.
Teresa is sweeping through her kingdom when she hears raised voices coming from the director's office. Alfredo is in a heated exchange of words with Diego over how he spoke to Sofia. She's trembling in his arms. Teresa tells them both to shut up. She escorts Sofia out and warns the men if she hears any more she won't hesitate to put them both out of the street. The men glare at each other.
Isabel is having a rough time. When she comes in for breakfast she sees Julio waiting on another table. She loses her appetite. Back in her room, she can't read. She's restless, she leaves. Julio is coming down the hall with a service cart toward her. They see each other, but she does not acknowledge him and walks by him. She is on her way down to the lobby, distraught and upset with Julio, with herself. Doc Laz catches up with her and seeing her in such a state takes her outside. Isa doesn't want to talk. Doc understands. He leaves her near a tree and says he won't be far if she needs him. She's very sad.
Teresa has put Sofia to bed and is pondering Doc's words. She gently sits by Sofia's side and puts her hand over her belly.
In conclusion, we have the stupidest plot-twist of the night. Diego strides out the service side of the hotel, sees Jacinto and yells for him. He engages Jacinto conspiratorially to help him do something and he's not to tell anyone. Viewerville thinks he's up to no good and shame on him for dragging Jacinto into his nasty deeds, but it turns out he's hired a mariachi band to serenade Isabel and shows up beneath her window holding a ridiculous, large bouquet of red roses [what a dip].
Unfortunately, Julio is witness to all this. He's apparently been thinking about what Isabel said to him. He arrives at her suite and Matilde tries to keep him out. He begs for just one minute, to talk to Isabel (who is hiding behind the partially open sliding inner doors). He says to Matilde, loud enough for Isa to hear, since he's pretty sure she's in there, that Isa was right--about the lies and justifications. He wants to tell her so. Just as Matilde has gone to urge Isa to talk to him, the music starts. Julio slides the door back, sees Isabel and says, it's Diego. Her eyes open wide. Diego? Diego who? Diego is currently forgotten.
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Thanks, Anita! What a treat to have a recap from you.
So the killer IS using gold knives from the hotel. And since his last one broke in Ximena, he needed a new one. I was surprised Ayala now knows the names of the first two victims. And since he says socio-economic status isn't important, I'm assuming those other two weren't poor prostitutes like Ximena.
Loved Angela this episode. Both the way she treated Violeta and Lupe. I'd like to point out that Lupe kissed Angela on the cheek first, after she showed him Congora and Elisa's empty plates. Those two are so cute together.
Not liking the way Jacinto is so eager to be Diego's lackey. A lackey can easily turn into a henchman.
I think Mercedes purposely brought the General to the baths to catch Eugenia and Felipe, knowing it would result in a duel. I hope the general shoots him in the hiney, and that somehow Eugenia gets hit too.
So the killer IS using gold knives from the hotel. And since his last one broke in Ximena, he needed a new one. I was surprised Ayala now knows the names of the first two victims. And since he says socio-economic status isn't important, I'm assuming those other two weren't poor prostitutes like Ximena.
Loved Angela this episode. Both the way she treated Violeta and Lupe. I'd like to point out that Lupe kissed Angela on the cheek first, after she showed him Congora and Elisa's empty plates. Those two are so cute together.
Not liking the way Jacinto is so eager to be Diego's lackey. A lackey can easily turn into a henchman.
I think Mercedes purposely brought the General to the baths to catch Eugenia and Felipe, knowing it would result in a duel. I hope the general shoots him in the hiney, and that somehow Eugenia gets hit too.
Wow Anita. This is the first time I've read one of your recaps, but I love the lively tone, the information, the personal reactions...just everything and anything about your style.
After suffering through one of the dumbest telenovelas ever (Muchacha Italiana Viene a Casarse) this one seems a treat. Wasn't planning to watch but my Colombian friend said it was good so I'm resorting to Roku and am almost caught up to where you all are.
I have loved the discreet "amor" between Lupe and Angela from the getgo. For me they are the "hot couple" in this one. And of course Belen is nobody's favorite, but I do admire her feistiness. Don't know if Carlos is watching this, but I can almost hear him say "But she hasn't killed anyone."
{Diego} Viewerville thinks he's up to no good and shame on him for dragging Jacinto into his nasty deeds, but it turns out he's hired a mariachi band to serenade Isabel and shows up beneath her window holding a ridiculous large bouquet of red roses [what a dip].
Love that "what a dip!" and look forward to your descriptions of the cuisine. You both entertain and instruct m'dear. And it's just great. Thank you.
After suffering through one of the dumbest telenovelas ever (Muchacha Italiana Viene a Casarse) this one seems a treat. Wasn't planning to watch but my Colombian friend said it was good so I'm resorting to Roku and am almost caught up to where you all are.
I have loved the discreet "amor" between Lupe and Angela from the getgo. For me they are the "hot couple" in this one. And of course Belen is nobody's favorite, but I do admire her feistiness. Don't know if Carlos is watching this, but I can almost hear him say "But she hasn't killed anyone."
{Diego} Viewerville thinks he's up to no good and shame on him for dragging Jacinto into his nasty deeds, but it turns out he's hired a mariachi band to serenade Isabel and shows up beneath her window holding a ridiculous large bouquet of red roses [what a dip].
Love that "what a dip!" and look forward to your descriptions of the cuisine. You both entertain and instruct m'dear. And it's just great. Thank you.
I only got some strange mix ups like Lasagna of chicharrón en salsa verde and Jericalla de Jalisco mix with some other strange concoction. They just wanna make it sound fancy, I hope all comes with a spoonful of Pepto-Bismol.
Is this the birth of the so called ''fusions'' that were so popular for some time? Is this the idea of putting yellow cheese (it's how we call in Mexico the american cheese) ON TOP OF EVERYTHING they claim to be authentic mexican in US? jajaja!
Is this the birth of the so called ''fusions'' that were so popular for some time? Is this the idea of putting yellow cheese (it's how we call in Mexico the american cheese) ON TOP OF EVERYTHING they claim to be authentic mexican in US? jajaja!
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: Friday, February 26, 2016 at 8:27:00 AM EST
: Friday, February 26, 2016 at 8:27:00 AM EST
Oh, and I was roooting for Belen every step of the way as she fought off Diego. I cheered when she got him in the avocados twice and then spit on him. Atta girl! Thank you, Writers. I was back to hating her when she treated the server on the train so horribly. I think Andres' eyes are starting to open about her true character.
Fabulous recap Anita. Every night it's something new and eye-opening and all our recappers are bringing the A-game to capture it all for us. Gracias ten-fold!!
Seems we had moments of extreme last night. The scene with Belen was really edge of the seat, expertly done (bet they both had nasty bruises after filming), and yes, I was cheering this woman we just chastised last night when she hit Diego where it REALLY hurts. The contrast then at the end with his attempt to "win" back Isa since he wants his hands on that stupid hotel wasn't lost on me.
But then Belen was back to her usual obnoxious self the next day with Andres. This is the not the woman he has created in his mind. Lord man, wake up and move on.
We also had the mess with the sisters which was all drama butI'm starting to be a tad tired of. I do think this is all to lead to a major moment for Felippe that will change his life. Either he gets wounded and it gives him his "AHA!" moment to change, or he shoots the general...and that won't result in anything good.
But what I loved were the sweet, unassuming moments last night, much of it aided by great filming and great acting. The dining room scene with Angela and Lupe? I had tears. His meeting with the Don? I think my face was going to break with smiling. The gentleness of Angela with Vio? Beautifully done. Note: She seems genuinely connected to this girl. Could there be something in Anagela's past to understand what has happened to this young woman? And, as Vivi has pointed out, we saw some actual care and concern from Teresa over Sophia. After I picked up my jaw on that one, maybe this woman has her AHA moment that she is the fault of her daughter's breakdown to cause this? She's used her children as so many pawns in her gain and they are breaking before her. Now what?
I actually like the moments we get with Isa and Julio where there is no conversation, where they are left alone. Both actors have that ability to show their anguish and unhappiness with nothing but their expressions. Love it.
Anita, I think yesterday you noted with Benji back, he had access to the knives. I know I asked who this "son" was who had a problem he had to leave for when he left and maybe we had a "son" who was a killer. I like your idea that maybe he isn't all he seems either and he should be added to our suspects.
Disliking Jacinto more each episode.
Hey Judy...glad to see you join. Couldn't agree more this is a breathe of fresh air compared to the mess of Muchacha we just went through.
Daisynjay
Seems we had moments of extreme last night. The scene with Belen was really edge of the seat, expertly done (bet they both had nasty bruises after filming), and yes, I was cheering this woman we just chastised last night when she hit Diego where it REALLY hurts. The contrast then at the end with his attempt to "win" back Isa since he wants his hands on that stupid hotel wasn't lost on me.
But then Belen was back to her usual obnoxious self the next day with Andres. This is the not the woman he has created in his mind. Lord man, wake up and move on.
We also had the mess with the sisters which was all drama butI'm starting to be a tad tired of. I do think this is all to lead to a major moment for Felippe that will change his life. Either he gets wounded and it gives him his "AHA!" moment to change, or he shoots the general...and that won't result in anything good.
But what I loved were the sweet, unassuming moments last night, much of it aided by great filming and great acting. The dining room scene with Angela and Lupe? I had tears. His meeting with the Don? I think my face was going to break with smiling. The gentleness of Angela with Vio? Beautifully done. Note: She seems genuinely connected to this girl. Could there be something in Anagela's past to understand what has happened to this young woman? And, as Vivi has pointed out, we saw some actual care and concern from Teresa over Sophia. After I picked up my jaw on that one, maybe this woman has her AHA moment that she is the fault of her daughter's breakdown to cause this? She's used her children as so many pawns in her gain and they are breaking before her. Now what?
I actually like the moments we get with Isa and Julio where there is no conversation, where they are left alone. Both actors have that ability to show their anguish and unhappiness with nothing but their expressions. Love it.
Anita, I think yesterday you noted with Benji back, he had access to the knives. I know I asked who this "son" was who had a problem he had to leave for when he left and maybe we had a "son" who was a killer. I like your idea that maybe he isn't all he seems either and he should be added to our suspects.
Disliking Jacinto more each episode.
Hey Judy...glad to see you join. Couldn't agree more this is a breathe of fresh air compared to the mess of Muchacha we just went through.
Daisynjay
Permalink posted by : Friday, February 26, 2016 at 9:27:00 AM EST
: Friday, February 26, 2016 at 9:27:00 AM EST
Thanks muchos Anita, great recap
My chuckle for the night was when Eugenia peeked under the cover Felipe had over his privates & smiled.
There is not one bad actor in this, everyone is superb, great directing.
Count me in on anything produced by Roberto Gomez Fernandez
My chuckle for the night was when Eugenia peeked under the cover Felipe had over his privates & smiled.
There is not one bad actor in this, everyone is superb, great directing.
Count me in on anything produced by Roberto Gomez Fernandez
A surprise recap from Anita, thank you. I was happy for Lupe too, he was so down and out.
I'm also glad that Julio isn't just going to believe his sister. He know she isn't acting like she used to, and he wants to find the truth, whether it implicates his sister or not.
If they were smart, they would put the knives in a different location to see if one goes missing again or not.
I'm also glad that Julio isn't just going to believe his sister. He know she isn't acting like she used to, and he wants to find the truth, whether it implicates his sister or not.
If they were smart, they would put the knives in a different location to see if one goes missing again or not.
Cathyx- I think the killer only needed a new knife since the last one broke. He shouldn't need to get into the cutlery again, unless something happens to his current knife. Or maybe he is a neat freak, and needs a new knife for every new kill?
Teresa- Doctor, would you like a little cup of tea?
Lazaro-Sure dear, as long as is not rue...
I am happy for Lupe too, since Elisa, whose peas had never touched the mashed potatoes, licked the dessert plate clean...
Belén is showing the copper, calling the waiter disrespecftully ''zacapoaxtla'', like she is better only because they could afford the first class ticket, C'mon! You're not yet the hotel owner...
OT: zacapoaxtla is that place in Puebla were the french were defeated on 5 de mayo. Highly outnumbered buy also highly aggresive defending their land, the zacapoaxtla indians fought with whatever they had in hand and won. That is actually the only battle that gets reenacted in Puebla every year. What role you wanna play, zacapoaxtlan or french?
Lazaro-Sure dear, as long as is not rue...
I am happy for Lupe too, since Elisa, whose peas had never touched the mashed potatoes, licked the dessert plate clean...
Belén is showing the copper, calling the waiter disrespecftully ''zacapoaxtla'', like she is better only because they could afford the first class ticket, C'mon! You're not yet the hotel owner...
OT: zacapoaxtla is that place in Puebla were the french were defeated on 5 de mayo. Highly outnumbered buy also highly aggresive defending their land, the zacapoaxtla indians fought with whatever they had in hand and won. That is actually the only battle that gets reenacted in Puebla every year. What role you wanna play, zacapoaxtlan or french?
Permalink posted by : Friday, February 26, 2016 at 12:25:00 PM EST
: Friday, February 26, 2016 at 12:25:00 PM EST
Cathy- No. He didn't lose the tip of this knife. Ayala knew from the wound that it was the same depth and serration as the hotel knives.
Love how you put this together Anita, thanks bunches.
"(that little worm)"
Such a fine job right up till they stuck the mariachi band in for a serenade. Is there some rule someplace every TN must have one or were they worried we would forget this a TN and we needed a reminder?
Favorite scene was in the dining room after Lupe left and Angela touched her finger to the plate, then to her mouth and the slight smile of delight.
Sad, Belen's plan for a day trip in first class, dressed in her best though not fine, finery and her mimicry of the class that delivers the same indignities she and Andres suffer daily.
"(that little worm)"
Such a fine job right up till they stuck the mariachi band in for a serenade. Is there some rule someplace every TN must have one or were they worried we would forget this a TN and we needed a reminder?
Favorite scene was in the dining room after Lupe left and Angela touched her finger to the plate, then to her mouth and the slight smile of delight.
Sad, Belen's plan for a day trip in first class, dressed in her best though not fine, finery and her mimicry of the class that delivers the same indignities she and Andres suffer daily.
Thank you, Anita. What a delightful read. I don't care for Belen at all, but I was also cheering when she incapacitated Diego and ran away. I worry he'll retaliate even more violently, but I hope it ends worse for him every time he tries.
Belen is still awful, though. I think some of the resentful working class want everyone to be treated fairly, and some just want to be the ones abusing others, and she is the latter. Andres, lad, behold your future and walk, no, RUN away. Has he noticed yet that he only gets any affection from Belen when he's just handed her a wad of cash? At least at the cantina they're more honest about it.
Judy, I'm so glad you're joining us!
Belen is still awful, though. I think some of the resentful working class want everyone to be treated fairly, and some just want to be the ones abusing others, and she is the latter. Andres, lad, behold your future and walk, no, RUN away. Has he noticed yet that he only gets any affection from Belen when he's just handed her a wad of cash? At least at the cantina they're more honest about it.
Judy, I'm so glad you're joining us!
Thanks to all for stopping in.
JudyB--Praise will get you anywhere. I dipped my pen into the CarayCaray ink very tentatively back with Refugio. Alas, I just can't commit to recapping long telenovelas, although Quiero Amarte and Preciosa Perla (up to a point) were exceptions.
Vivi--Thanks for letting me know Lupe got the first sweet kiss in. Don't know if I really want to see them swap spit and swallow lips the way the younger folks do.
I have no doubt Mercedes knew what she was doing. She overheard the assignation. She knows she can't compete with Eugenia in looks and sexual allure (although Felipe was certainly hungry enough to taste her treats), so she used her smarts. Daddy will fix her for me.
I'm with you on the knife business, but time and distance bother me. The first two deaths took place long before the missing knife was discovered. And, wasn't it Benji who said only he, Julio and Andres were present the last time the gold knives were all present and accounted for? Since Julio was a very recent arrival, the killer must have been putting the knife back after each of his killings, no? That would make sense. Then he (since I suspect Benji) broke the knife when he stabbed Ximena. In this last killing, he didn't have time to put the second knife back before Ayala showed up.
It is a strong probability that he (since I suspect Benji) did get rattled the night he was going for Isabel in the underpass (or whatever it is) on the way to the police station. By Julio showing up at that precise moment, his desire to kill was overwhelming and his thirst was slaked on the first human to show up.
JudyB--Praise will get you anywhere. I dipped my pen into the CarayCaray ink very tentatively back with Refugio. Alas, I just can't commit to recapping long telenovelas, although Quiero Amarte and Preciosa Perla (up to a point) were exceptions.
Vivi--Thanks for letting me know Lupe got the first sweet kiss in. Don't know if I really want to see them swap spit and swallow lips the way the younger folks do.
I have no doubt Mercedes knew what she was doing. She overheard the assignation. She knows she can't compete with Eugenia in looks and sexual allure (although Felipe was certainly hungry enough to taste her treats), so she used her smarts. Daddy will fix her for me.
I'm with you on the knife business, but time and distance bother me. The first two deaths took place long before the missing knife was discovered. And, wasn't it Benji who said only he, Julio and Andres were present the last time the gold knives were all present and accounted for? Since Julio was a very recent arrival, the killer must have been putting the knife back after each of his killings, no? That would make sense. Then he (since I suspect Benji) broke the knife when he stabbed Ximena. In this last killing, he didn't have time to put the second knife back before Ayala showed up.
It is a strong probability that he (since I suspect Benji) did get rattled the night he was going for Isabel in the underpass (or whatever it is) on the way to the police station. By Julio showing up at that precise moment, his desire to kill was overwhelming and his thirst was slaked on the first human to show up.
So am I Julia. And glad to see you're still around. It's been a while since we were commenting on the same show. I always loved your engineering outlook on things.
Judy- I am also glad to have you join us here!
Anita- That's a fascinating idea that the killer puts the knife back each time. That grosses me out thinking of the people who ate with the murder weapon the times it was put back. Ack!
Anita- That's a fascinating idea that the killer puts the knife back each time. That grosses me out thinking of the people who ate with the murder weapon the times it was put back. Ack!
The long comment I created was just wiped out and I have to start again. But Vivi, I had the impression the gold knives were rarely used. Perhaps that is why the killer thought it was safe, but still, I get your Ack!
Daisynjay--It would break Lupe's heart to learn his son is getting involved with Diego. The staff probably has a very low opinion of Diego and how he ran the hotel for Romulo and Teresa. Rumors do run regarding his bunny hopping (thanks to Susanlynn over on PyP). Jacinto doesn't want to be known as a gardener, son of the cook or mechanic the rest of his life. His allying himself with Diego probably makes him believe this is a way to work his way up and out. Sadly, he doesn't really know what he wants. He resents his father, has a mother issue and a deep disdain for prostitutes. Where to, Jacinto?
Pablo, dear Pablo--Thanks for your picking up on some of those dishes. They didn't sound like anything I've seen on menus lately. Must be fusion. Yellow Cheese? Ah, those were the days when my mother would fix grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch. Ah, those were the days when we walked to school, walked home for lunch and back to school for the afternoon. That gooey yellow cheese on the inside and crisp grilled bread is burned in my memory.
Please tell us the meaning of "..showing the copper." Up north here, we still call police, cops or coppers. I'm intrigued.
Thank you also for the mini-history lesson on 5 de mayo. The French had better weapons and cuter uniforms, but I think I would have sided with the zacapoaxtlas.
Please tell us the meaning of "..showing the copper." Up north here, we still call police, cops or coppers. I'm intrigued.
Thank you also for the mini-history lesson on 5 de mayo. The French had better weapons and cuter uniforms, but I think I would have sided with the zacapoaxtlas.
Variopinta--Hehe. Eugenia peeking at Felipe's family jewels was worthy of recapping, but alas, I am already too wordy and some things are better seen than described!
tofie and Julia--Belen is just as you describe her. I'm glad Julia noted that she seems to be more responsive when handed cash. Maybe this is where she started out? Every pueblo has its cantina with a curtained-off area, it seems.
As to her treatment of the steward. At first when I heard those words coming from a "lady" I couldn't believe it was Belen. She certainly got the script right for how to put servants in their place. It must come from years of practice--being on the receiving end.
Ah, Andres, open your eyes wide and do it before you sign that marriage contract. (Although I have a feeling Angela will somehow thwart that last procedure.)
As to her treatment of the steward. At first when I heard those words coming from a "lady" I couldn't believe it was Belen. She certainly got the script right for how to put servants in their place. It must come from years of practice--being on the receiving end.
Ah, Andres, open your eyes wide and do it before you sign that marriage contract. (Although I have a feeling Angela will somehow thwart that last procedure.)
''Enseñar el cobre'' is something we use and I am sure it the equivalent to ''show your true colors''. Belén is, as somoenoe once said, a mustia, mosca muerta, but suddenly and when she thinks is going to be praised, changes to the complete opposite. Her behavior in the train had no excuse. If I were Andrés, I would have stopped her right on her tracks. They're both servants and Andrés knows better. Please, don't encourage her not saying anything!
Permalink posted by : Friday, February 26, 2016 at 3:29:00 PM EST
: Friday, February 26, 2016 at 3:29:00 PM EST
Great dicho, thanks Pablo. Cobre, of course, is copper, the metal. I looked it up in my ancient dictionary and your colloquialism isn't there, but "batir el cobre" is. It means pursue with vigor. I can see Belen batiendo el cobre for Diego and anyone else who can give her money and status.
I am sure the reason why she is so upset with the boy is because of his ancestors 50 years ago, she now doesn't have french blood in her veins. She could get along with Ms Elisa so much, jaja!
Permalink posted by : Friday, February 26, 2016 at 3:55:00 PM EST
: Friday, February 26, 2016 at 3:55:00 PM EST
tofie--Are you back yet, or just checking in from afar? Your comment got me giggling: "Is there some rule someplace every TN must have one or were they worried we would forget this a TN and we needed a reminder?" You make me wonder now, when this tradition got started. I'm off to giggle it! But you are right. This was a completely unnecessary scene.
I don't see Diego as the romantic, sentimental type and he knows Isabel (despite her gauzy gowns) is not a romantic either. Diego would find some other way to woo her. He never really did, did he? It was all arranged between him and Teresa to start with. Yes, I know, that's how they did things in those days, but I don't think Romulo would have approved.
Isabel was Romulo's favorite child and he supported her in her odd career choice, for a woman, in those days. He certainly would have supported a partner of her choice before making an arranged marriage for her (despite Teresa's manipulations behind the scenes). Unfortunately he died, leaving Isabel completely in Teresa's hands.
Interesting that Sofia seems to be married to someone she loves or loved from the very beginning. We know Teresa has never thought much of Alfredo, so that makes me think she didn't have much input on Sofia's choice.
How cold of her to "sell off" her other daughter for financial reasons, yet continue to financially enable her ne'er do well son. OTOH, maybe she was protecting him by enabling his alcoholism because she knew he would never be a good husband or father and was keeping him out of the gene pool. Well, Mercedes took care of that. If a duel is in the future, it ought to be a hoot.
I don't see Diego as the romantic, sentimental type and he knows Isabel (despite her gauzy gowns) is not a romantic either. Diego would find some other way to woo her. He never really did, did he? It was all arranged between him and Teresa to start with. Yes, I know, that's how they did things in those days, but I don't think Romulo would have approved.
Isabel was Romulo's favorite child and he supported her in her odd career choice, for a woman, in those days. He certainly would have supported a partner of her choice before making an arranged marriage for her (despite Teresa's manipulations behind the scenes). Unfortunately he died, leaving Isabel completely in Teresa's hands.
Interesting that Sofia seems to be married to someone she loves or loved from the very beginning. We know Teresa has never thought much of Alfredo, so that makes me think she didn't have much input on Sofia's choice.
How cold of her to "sell off" her other daughter for financial reasons, yet continue to financially enable her ne'er do well son. OTOH, maybe she was protecting him by enabling his alcoholism because she knew he would never be a good husband or father and was keeping him out of the gene pool. Well, Mercedes took care of that. If a duel is in the future, it ought to be a hoot.
Anita, I'm back but not for long but got to see last night and boy did I miss the show. Your thoughts are mine, Diego would have used another tactic to woo Isabel. The go big or go home serenade was likely for Teresa's benefit to soften her hard line support of Isabel's decision to break the engagement.
When Teresa went to town to complaint about the bread, we thought she came from middle to low origins but married money. Rómulo's parents probably built the hotel after the events with the french and all that (in 1860s nobody had any money and even Mexico couldn't pay the external debt or whatever they call it), so let's say that the Alcantaras built the hotel, Teresa got pregnant just to secure her future and married Rómulo, then she agreed to let Alfredo in the family because he has two attributes she like: Money and he is easily manipulative (mama's boy); Felipe is the black sheep and blames her for not letting him be all he can be, so he better drown in alcohol than face the fact that he could do a lot better away from mother, who I think got cornered by debt and before losing the hotel, that means her status and all that she is always saying, she rather sacrifice her younger daughter. At the end, is all about herself and nothing else. She takes care of not losing the hotel, so the hotel takes care of her keeping her rubbing elbows wth the hig society se so much loves and admires, eve if she don't truly belong in there. She is just a climber... a ''trepadora''
Permalink posted by : Friday, February 26, 2016 at 4:27:00 PM EST
: Friday, February 26, 2016 at 4:27:00 PM EST
Pablo- Thanks for the info on zacapoaxtla. Those kind of words go right by me.
Glad you all think Mercedes planned to catch Felipe and Eugenia in flagrante. She looked so hurt, I wasn't sure if it was on purpose or not. She must just be hurting by what she knew Felipe was doing. Although if she weren't so caught up with him, she'd be better off to give him up, in front of her father and everyone (so Felipe can't back out as easily), and wish Felipe and Eugenia all the best in their future marriage. That'd serve both of those jerks, and Mercedes can get herself someone who appreciates her.
Was Teresa sad about Sofia, or sad that Sofia might have mental issues that could cause scandal and embarrassment to Teresa? I think the latter.
Kelly
Glad you all think Mercedes planned to catch Felipe and Eugenia in flagrante. She looked so hurt, I wasn't sure if it was on purpose or not. She must just be hurting by what she knew Felipe was doing. Although if she weren't so caught up with him, she'd be better off to give him up, in front of her father and everyone (so Felipe can't back out as easily), and wish Felipe and Eugenia all the best in their future marriage. That'd serve both of those jerks, and Mercedes can get herself someone who appreciates her.
Was Teresa sad about Sofia, or sad that Sofia might have mental issues that could cause scandal and embarrassment to Teresa? I think the latter.
Kelly
Permalink posted by : Friday, February 26, 2016 at 5:16:00 PM EST
: Friday, February 26, 2016 at 5:16:00 PM EST
El Hotel de las apariencias, donde las apariencias SI ENGAñAN!
Permalink posted by : Friday, February 26, 2016 at 5:22:00 PM EST
: Friday, February 26, 2016 at 5:22:00 PM EST
tofie--hadn't thought about the serenade being all show, for Teresa's benefit. He should marry her!
Pablo--excellent analysis. I'd forgotten the incident at the baker's in town. If she were trying to preserve her new persona, though, she would have been less cordial toward the baker or not have gone at all (we know, it was a set-up so she could meet El Doctorcito Lazaro--all around nice guy--but I bet he has some secretos up his sleeve, too).
Pablo--excellent analysis. I'd forgotten the incident at the baker's in town. If she were trying to preserve her new persona, though, she would have been less cordial toward the baker or not have gone at all (we know, it was a set-up so she could meet El Doctorcito Lazaro--all around nice guy--but I bet he has some secretos up his sleeve, too).
JAJAJA! You have to pretend youre cordial, unless you want the baker to spit in the dough or add powdered glass on your campechanas!!
Permalink posted by : Friday, February 26, 2016 at 5:29:00 PM EST
: Friday, February 26, 2016 at 5:29:00 PM EST
Kelly--Hadn't given the Teresa/Sofia interaction another thought. I think it might be yes to both the above and including trying to figure out how to produce a baby, when only Belen's is now available and Tere knows it's Diego that fathered it. I don't think she's 100% cold and heartless about the well-being of her children, but her actions always have to be to her advantage. She must be wondering whether to continue with the fake pregnancy or to admit Sofia has a certifiable problem.
OT NOTE: If anyone would like to dip into turn of the century "female hysteria" there is a WONDERFUL film - in Spanish, mind you, titled Unconscious done in 2004.
Here are my notes, abbreviated: When Freudian psychiatrist Leon vanishes, his pregnant wife Alma and her brother-in-law Salvador try to uncover the reason for his disappearance. This is an intelligent dramady set in 1913 Barcelona at the height of the Art Nouveau period. Alma and Salvador find clues, or think they do, in Leon’s written accounts of four “hysterical” female patients, then track them down in an attempt to locate Leon.
The finale is...I won't tell, it's great! (The interview with the doctor in the extras is very revealing.) I got this on Netflix.
OT NOTE: If anyone would like to dip into turn of the century "female hysteria" there is a WONDERFUL film - in Spanish, mind you, titled Unconscious done in 2004.
Here are my notes, abbreviated: When Freudian psychiatrist Leon vanishes, his pregnant wife Alma and her brother-in-law Salvador try to uncover the reason for his disappearance. This is an intelligent dramady set in 1913 Barcelona at the height of the Art Nouveau period. Alma and Salvador find clues, or think they do, in Leon’s written accounts of four “hysterical” female patients, then track them down in an attempt to locate Leon.
The finale is...I won't tell, it's great! (The interview with the doctor in the extras is very revealing.) I got this on Netflix.
Gracias, Anita. I just caught up (It's been a nutty week).
I was temporarily on Belen's cheering squad, too. To bad she didn't do more damage to De Eggo when she kicked him in the huevos. That should have been his Darwin Award.
Love Lupe and Angela. They are meant for each other.
Regina Montenegro could take a lesson or two from Mercedes.
I was temporarily on Belen's cheering squad, too. To bad she didn't do more damage to De Eggo when she kicked him in the huevos. That should have been his Darwin Award.
Love Lupe and Angela. They are meant for each other.
Regina Montenegro could take a lesson or two from Mercedes.
ALERTE--I made a translation error last night. Thank goodness they replayed the end of it at the beginning of tonight's episode upon hearing the serenade:
Julio did NOT say, "Testigo," which I translated as he would testify.
Julio DID say, "Es Diego," but the ending is still valid--Diego? Diego who?
Julio did NOT say, "Testigo," which I translated as he would testify.
Julio DID say, "Es Diego," but the ending is still valid--Diego? Diego who?
Thank you, Anita! I'm sorry I'm only just getting around to this now. What a wonderful recap of an episode that really had some crummy moments. Thank you for accentuating the positive!
And thanks for pointing out that the killer could have been returning the knife in between killings before breaking it - and then didn't get a chance to return the second one. That would explain a lot, wouldn't it?
And thanks for pointing out that the killer could have been returning the knife in between killings before breaking it - and then didn't get a chance to return the second one. That would explain a lot, wouldn't it?
I'm fashionably late as usual but I had to stop by and thank you, Anita! This was just exquisite, more so than any culinary delight Don Lupe can come up with! :)
Also, many thanks to Pablo for the info on Zacapoaxtla.
Also, many thanks to Pablo for the info on Zacapoaxtla.
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