Still full of papaya juice and vinegar

The real-life inspiration for the cartoon character beloved by millions, Dora the Explorer gave up exploring decades ago and has been enjoying a quite retirement in the aptly named Sunset Park section of Brooklyn, recently saying, “On the whole, I’d rather be in Pango Pango.”

OK, actually it is my mom posing with the stickers she patiently endured for the sake of a happy three-year-old girl.