More tales of the Palmer/Parker clan from Belize. In this installment, they are still on vacation in Florida.

This story centres around the trials and tribulations of Mo and Drew. Their relationship is developing and while I personally would consider them too young, their parents take the time to make sure that the young guys do things carefully.

The real story starts later, when both boys have encounters from their past. I found both Mo's Dad and Drew's parents very unconvincing in their efforts to regain custody of the boys and I have to wonder if there is an ulterior motive in each case.

I enjoyed the scene with Natalia Konikoff. Her age isn't mentioned, but I have this mental picture of a Russian babushka being concerned, firstly for Sasha, and then for Mo.

I can't remember Benjy's age, but his woeful “Why Mommy?” was painful. His big brother, Drew, is only 13, so Benjy is probably no older than 11, and was abandoned at 10. At that age, a child can't understand, and it wouldn't surprise me if they never forgive.

One thing surprised me and that was the way Mike was questioned at Miami International Airport on the way out. I've only ever flown out of the USA through Los Angeles and the passport check is done at the airline checkin. As I've always understood it, they don't care about people leaving the country -- only coming in The part about asking for the mother's permission was normal procedure, as I understand it. There have been too many cases of parents who are separated taking their children overseas and not returning.

Thanks, Miguel