To worriers: I’m leaving tomorrow for at least five days, so don’t be concerned about not hearing from me. I’m not likely to have Internet access anywhere and am not even taking my computer. Yesterday I followed the advice of experts and bought some zinc for my cold. It comes in big orange disks like Vitamin C. Oooh, I love these, I thought as I popped one into my mouth. I enjoyed its sweet sabor […]
Read moreMonth: January 2012
Keep the Volcano on Your Right
… or is it your left? No, wait. It’s the other volcano, and it needs to be behind you. Still, today I did manage to reach most of my intended destinations, circuitously, before they could disappear into the mist. I bought strong bug spray, cold medicines, a Rosca de Reyes (more about that tomorrow, on Three Kings Day), a bus ticket and some lemonade. I also succeeded in my bank errand. Getting money always takes […]
Read moreThe Road Less Traveled
If I could go back in time, I would do one thing differently. I would title yesterday’s post Ninguna Grasa, because I think that’s the grammatically correct form. It certainly sounds better, don’t you think? Today (as I wrote to Teejie) was really just a toilet of a day. I started walking to the bank and had to return because I forgot my ID. I made the 20-minute, ankle-twisting cobblestone walk back to the bank […]
Read moreNinguna de Grasa
I have nothing to say for myself today. I spent the entire day writing two blog postings and then losing everything because of the horrendous Internet connection. I mean, really: all day, from 8:00 until 8:00, with only one break. I didn’t take a single picture or have a single Spanish conversation. What a waste of time on vacation in a foreign country where you can take pictures and speak Spanish. My break was to […]
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