Electric problem, solved??

Now, we think we're on the right track. Two visits by electricians, some words of wisdom from Wisconsin and we should be good to go.

Turns out that the two transformers here on the property are 10 kilowatts each. Not enough to handle the juice we're bringing into the hotel.

We have a couple of solutions: Privately buy a transformer, have it installed and hope for the best;

Or, have Coopalesca come out, do a study, study it, then come out and do the work.

Of course, the second option is the most expensive (around $5,000.00) though Coopalesca guarantees the work for as long as we'll be around, so not a bad deal. They will come out and fix it if/when it goes down.

The hitch is that there are layers of bureaucracy to slither through to get everything done. Luckily there is Gustavo, who lives in Santa Clara and works for Coopalesca. He can help us push things through a bit faster. At least that's the word on the street; we shall see.

In theory, sometime in the middle of July, we should have a new transformer (either 37 or 50 kilowatts) with new lines up and running here at the hotel, which will take care of the problem--again, in theory.

And for all the wags who posted suggestions earlier, the winner is: ask Lucy to take care of it. Never underestimate the power of a woman without full electrical capabilities who can speak Spanish.