Mike:            Roberto,why are you bringing a sweater to Mexico City? It’s summer there, so it’sreally hot, right?

Roberto:        It’susually hot in the day but sometimes at night it gets chilly.

Mike:           Oh.Well, what about the business suit? Isn’t it a vacation?

Roberto:        Yesand no. I have a big meeting on Tuesday, so I’m bringing the suit. But afterTuesday, it’s vacation time!

Mike:            Whoare all the gifts for?

Roberto:        Oh,my family lives in Mexico City so I’m bringing them some souvenirs from NewYork.

Mike:            And,who’s the book for?

Roberto:        It’sfor Maria, my niece. She’s ten years old.

Mike:            Ten?You should get her something more fun — like a video game!

Roberto:        Mariais young, but she loves books. She’s really smart.

Mike:            Huh.What about this? Is this hers too?

Roberto:        Ohthat? That belongs to my Dad. It’s a souvenir from his New York visit, but heforgot it. Do you think I should get him another present?

Mike:            Well,that already belongs to him. Hey, you should get him a New York T-shirt ormaybe a Yankees cap?

Roberto:        Goodidea. I can get that at the airport. That’s it.

Mike:            Doyou have your plane ticket and passport?

Roberto:        Yes.And I have my hotel information, my car rental information … my camera’s in mybriefcase …

Mike:            (holdingstuffed toy) Hey, whose is this? Another souvenir?

Roberto:        Umm… no … it’s mine.

Mike:            It’syours?

Roberto:        Itwas a good-luck present from Claudia. I always travel with it.

Mike:            Ah… don’t be embarrassed. He’s very cute. (laughing) And I’m sure he makes agreat travel partner!