Getting a few things done in Catemaco

Today was an errand day, hanging around Catemaco. Richard put a load of laundry in the washing machines here at the Tepatapan. Partly due to low water pressure, it takes a very long time. Richard took whatever did not fit in the washing machine to a laundromat.

Cliff and Richard dropped off Monique's car at a nearby shop for clutch replacement.

Richard spent more time than usual fighting the computer, partly due to poor WIFI connection. The WIFI is running better tonight, because Gene added another base station.

Richard went out looking at hotels, researching for his article, looking at prices from $100 US a night to $50 US a night. This is low season, so prices are reasonable. Christmas and Easter are high season.

In the zocalo, Richard saw a car painted with a sign saying that he was driving north from Argentina. Richard stopped and talked to the shaggy bearded guy leaning against the car. The bearded guy was from Italy, traveling around the world with no money, begging food and rides. He broke up with his girlfriend, had a fight with his dad, and grabbed his backpack and hit the road. The driver of the car was from Argentina. Richard spoke to them about travel, and what travel means.

The picture below is of Marianne, Monique, and Gaby; a very international group. Monique and Marianne took a stroll into town.

Marianne is feeling a little better, after taking her antibiotics. Her voice is still croaking, however.

The picture below is of a toad that hopped around this evening.

We had a drink with Monique and Cliff this evening. Tomorrow we go to Sontecomapan Lake with Ian. The weather forecast is not ideal, but Saturday is supposed to be worse.