A boring day. Caught up on my blog. Didn’t take a shower till 3:00. Walked carefully into town, trying not to jostle my stomach on the cobblestone. Had a curative lunch of chicken soup near the park and bought a cookie. Later, visited the woman I’d stayed with during my last visit to Guate. She works with women in the highlands who embroider. I bought something; for local color, I’ve photographed it inside our pila […]
Read moreMonth: January 2012
Recolección, Revisited
I felt a bit queasy this morning, but not enough to get in my way. I hung out at home, still trying to catch up on my blog, and planned my next (and final) side trip. I want to go to Chichicastengo. Maria was helpful, reserving a hotel and shuttle for me. I’d hoped to leave tomorrow but the shuttles are full, so I’ll leave at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday. Twice a week there’s a […]
Read moreHome Again, Home Again
As I brushed my teeth (with bottled water) I got a whiff from the bathroom sink that was not pleasant, like death, rot and sewage. I hope I’m leaving Honduras in time, I thought. The water makes Guatemala’s seem pristine. Crossing the border was easier the second time through. I presented my passport to the agent who commented on how many places I’d been. I walked into Guatemala and was readmitted there. Then I walked […]
Read moreAgoutis in the Sun
Before bed last night, I read about some of the things to do here in Copí¡n, like horseback riding, bird-watching (more quetzales here than in all of Guatemala) and walks. If I drank beer, I would definitely try the Salva Vida. I wonder if it lives up to its name. The locally written and published tourist guide—Honduras Tips: La Guía Oficial de Honduras, 2011—touted a visit to some hot springs. 45 minutes from Copí¡n Ruinas, […]
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