The décor was understated elegance, an extension of the hotel, which consistently made the coveted Leading Hotels of the World list. Ricardo was dressed casually, in khakis and a soft beige shirt while Kelly and Taylor both had on jeans and T-shirts. They fit the image of tourists having a late breakfast with a Mexican friend. “Your English is impeccable,” Kelly said as they settled in. “Where did you learn?” “My parents are upper-middle class. My father is a lawyer, and my mother is an interior designer for commercial buildings. They sent me to an English-immersion school. All my studies, from grade one right through to graduation were in English. I was very fortunate.” “No kidding. I wish I had a second language.” The waiter came by and they ordered coffee and breakfast. They waited until he left the table before talking about Monte Alban. “I spent some time on the Internet going over the lay-out of Monte Alban, but I think we need to visit the site,” Ricardo said.
