It's the story of my life. At least you are related by marriage so you can put your foot down on orders for bringing stuff back.

Last time my mom was here I had to tell her that enough was enough when she had me look for a car part for a friend. ...??

Just tell your wife no more "encomendas"!!

QUOTE=leiserom;12777387]I know what you mean. i have been there many times as my wife is from there. When her niece, her son, and her boyfriend came here in 2005 it was incredible. The boyfriend went home early and had his full allowance of 140 lbs plus a fully stuffed carryon.

The niece and her son(10 yrs old) went home they had the full allowance of 280 lbs plus the carryons. I could barely fit everything in my car. My wife couldnt go to the airport to drop her off as there wasnt room.

And my wifes sister was here also. She bought less but still had the excess from the niece resulting in her carrying the full 140 lbs.

We are going there in a couple of weeks for a wedding. Have gotten orders for stuff to bring back. however since its me traveling I put a strict limit on it. I am not a mule. Small personal electronics only.
Everytime any relatives come here its shop till they drop. They had stuff shipped to my office. Even the receptionist wanted to know what the deal was.[/QUOTE]