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Day 39
Day 39: November 15th - San Salvador, El Salvador
Today was a pretty interesting day. We decided that we'd 
drive up to the crater of a volcano and take a peek. We drove up and up and up a mountain until we were about 2km from the crater, when the roads just got way too bad to continue. They were apparently being repaired, so I shudder to think of what the road looked like before it was fixed! We cut our losses and headed back down the volcano until we found a "mirador" (a lookout or viewing area). For the everyday low price of 50 cents per person we couldn't resist stopping there to see the view. We stayed for quite a long time and chatted with some local men who offered to buy us a drink and some sardines on tortillas. I passed on the sardines, but did try some fresh coconut juice and coconut meat from the shell which 
was rather nice. Jan had some of the sardines on a tortilla, and then hilarity ensued when he figured 
he'd also try a chili that they were eating. We stayed for a few beers, got in trouble by the policia when we tried to ride off on our bikes after.........okay, not really, we actually just posed the shot....but it makes it sound so much more adventurous! The men we were talking to had quite a good laugh when we tried to suggest that the police also owed 50 cents a head for use of the mirador.
***Hi All! Sorry it has taken so long to get the last few postings up. We were quite a busy bunch this past week and didn't have Internet access for most of the week. I have put up postings for Day 33 until present all in one go, so enjoy!***
Today was a pretty interesting day. We decided that we'd 
drive up to the crater of a volcano and take a peek. We drove up and up and up a mountain until we were about 2km from the crater, when the roads just got way too bad to continue. They were apparently being repaired, so I shudder to think of what the road looked like before it was fixed! We cut our losses and headed back down the volcano until we found a "mirador" (a lookout or viewing area). For the everyday low price of 50 cents per person we couldn't resist stopping there to see the view. We stayed for quite a long time and chatted with some local men who offered to buy us a drink and some sardines on tortillas. I passed on the sardines, but did try some fresh coconut juice and coconut meat from the shell which 
was rather nice. Jan had some of the sardines on a tortilla, and then hilarity ensued when he figured 
he'd also try a chili that they were eating. We stayed for a few beers, got in trouble by the policia when we tried to ride off on our bikes after.........okay, not really, we actually just posed the shot....but it makes it sound so much more adventurous! The men we were talking to had quite a good laugh when we tried to suggest that the police also owed 50 cents a head for use of the mirador.
posted by Linda | 2:08 AM
4 Comments:
Wow....lots of updates in one day! good thing i have a boring life and have nothing better to do than wait patiently for your next update! :)
Looks beautiful.....avoid the potholes though!
Take care
Q
Hi Stranger,
from the Mary Street gang
HELLO!!!!!!
We are just sitting here (don't tell Jim) looking at all the pictures and reading your journals. They are just awesome. Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you....take care.
Denise
I checked out your updates this AM and was glad to see your additions. So glad you are OK and enjoying the typical central American scenery/people/food/roads/challenges. Tire problems aside, it seems you're doing fine. Rick just returned from another long trip and the last day it was 30 deg (F). It's too cold here to even wash his bike for storage! You only have a few more borders to cross to Panama! You are so patient. Best to you both. Marnie
Hi Linda & Dad:
I finally got on your website today and your trip looks awesome. Had some trouble getting on previously.I haven't read it all but it looks like you're having an interesting time. Your weather may include wind and rain but we're having strong cold winds (windchill -18) and snowing - same for tomorrow. Take care, Josie C.
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