Back again! A whole week has passed without even a single word so I must apologize; however, there are numerous stories to get to. We are currently in Managua, Nicaragua, well on our way to Panama. So far we've hit our first five countries and have had a few adventures with sugar cane, hawkers, border crossings, and have enjoyed the very mountainous beauty of Central America.
(Photos : Flower with Volcanoe Atitlan, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Two women in traditional dress in the Guatemalan highlands of Chichicastenango. Red flower near Joya de Ceren, El Salvador.)
We've, made our way from Tuxla Gut. in Mexico through, Lake Atitlan and Antigua, Guatemala, San Salvador and La Union, El Salvador, and finally today to Managua, Nicaragua.
A Few Highlights:
A Few Highlights:
1) Comparing Minnesota sugar beet production to Mexican sugar cane production.
2) Enjoying Charlie's antics with anyone and everyone. He can have full conversations with people and not speak a lick of spanish.
3) Enjoying the sight of the Oxen pulled cart.
4) Finding out that the 3-4 foot long Iguanas kids holding on the side of the road where for sale for only $10 and would make a very nice "consume" or soup if we were really interested - good for stamina if you know what I mean.
5) 12 Hour "Farm Talk" sessions can really happen day after day after day.
6) Sometimes "No Comprende!" works better than actually using your spanish. (Just Say NO! to Federales)
7) Donn and Bob won't admit it, but they have mastered the art of the nap.
8) Flat and straight roads are not somthing that Central America will advertise.
9) Cell phones and Ipods are way more important in third world countries than any type of Road Sign, especially in anyplace where you really need a road sign.
10) It's a long way from Minnesota to Panama!
In depth stories to come tommorrow!
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