I had sugery today. I met some really wonderful people from the US. The hospital is very nice, the staff is wondeful. I feel bloated but other than that I am fine. As far as the violence, it really is no mre violent than New Orleans. Yesterday they closed the street out side of the hotel and children were riding their bikes, people were preforming plays in the street and walking their dogs. I went for a walk by myself and felt safe.