The problem is so far the food hasn't been very good. Wait, before you jump to accusations of my being a food snob, which I admit I can be, I am talking about steamed hot dogs, well steamed mini-hot dogs. Not quite as small as vienna sausages, but smaller than a normal hot dog. In a sauce that was neither good or bad, but the problem was that there were hot dogs in it. Today for lunch there was soup, it was ok. But I'm nervous for dinner. I'm committed for the week, so we'll see how it goes.
And true to the tradition started in Thailand, there is something noteable about the shower!
While it is not combined with the toilet, it shocks you. Literally. The shower head heats the water as it comes out, and if you touch it, it shocks you. Not very strong, but your arm tingles afterwards.
**Please note the electricity coming in on the left and the water coming in on the right.**
I'm not totally sold on Antigua. It is picturesque but it's just not doing it for me and it is not cheap. I wouldn't say it's expensive, but it does seems like things are a little overpriced because of all the tourists and language students. I am looking into moving on to Xela or San Pedro. But I am happy to be here for the week. And my teacher at school is very nice and we laughed a lot today. It should be a fun week.
I spent yesterday walking all over and looking at the details on the houses. One facade will be pristine and the adjacent will be crumbling. I am terribly intrigued by what is behind all these wooden doors of varying size, color, quality, and adornment. My favorites are the massive ones studded with metal and gleaming with varnish
http://picasaweb.google.com/Panebianco/Guatemala?feat=directlink#5290539765766068498
There have been some noteworthy knockers as well. Door knockers that is, minds out of the gutter please.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rRPnbEeQnDfR_TUmPxX_aw?feat=directlink
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JLLk_6BVDVxJ_FLRbpzyIw?feat=directlink
I was going to add more photos but for whatever reason I am having trouble, so just follow the links to see what I'm talking about...
I think that's all for now. I'm off to the little Salsa class they have at the school.
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Hola Amiga,
ReplyDeleteI should have suspected something would be awry with the shower, being that you left the US - but a shower that shocks you? How on earth does something like that even get thought-up? Any dope knows you don't mix electricity and water. Geez- I bet those crazy Antiguanites blow-dry their hair in the shower too. Antiguanites is the right term, eh?
Sounds like things are going well and I'm glad you have some dog friends (and made real friends on the shuttle to Antigua too)
Safe travels, Lovah.
Do you remember the family we stayed with in Costa Rica? Their shower was like that and you worried about it then. You were also concerned that they had about 100 locks on their doors and bars on the windows. You were worried there would be a fire and we wouldn't be able to get out. Me? I probably wouldn't have noticed unnless you pointed it out! ha.
ReplyDeleteHola Cara,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you arrived safely and things are going well so far, all things considered.
I think I'd be resorting to sponge baths after viewing your shower situation. :)
Keep those pictures and comments coming....I've enjoyed following you and your travels.
Love you,
Aunt Patty
Hola,
ReplyDeleteWell, at least you have a shower... just hope & pray each time you come out clean & alive! Lol... I have to say I do love me some hot dogs, yet, I need them crispy from the grill. Steamed mini hot dog franks... Not so sure. Good luck on food for the rest of the week!
Love, Lark