It's a good thing I'm not on a schedule. I'm still here in Xela, mainly wasting my time lounging in cafes and reading (currently working on The Time Traveler's Wife, it's amazing). I've looked into Tajumulco Volcano a good deal, and I desperately want to do the climb. I'll need to get some warmer gear, but right now I just have to wait because no one else in the city wants to climb it. How on earth is it possible that I can be the only person in a city the size of St. John's that's packed with tourists who wants to climb this volcano? [Oh, I know. Everyone here studies Spanish Monday to Friday.] I visited every tour company I could find in town today and told them I'd love to go tomorrow. I have a feeling I might get to go on Saturday. Just two more days of waiting.
I've been enjoying myself here, but without paying to go stare at indigenous populations I've pretty much run out of affordable tour options. Yesterday was spent visiting the hot springs, Fuentes Georginas. I expected a warm pool of water; not something hot enough to boil a lobster. The setting was very relaxing, and high in the mountains so the air outside the springs was cool, but the water was extremely difficult to stay in. An awesome experience altogether.
The rest of my time since I arrived has been spent eating. There are all kinds of delicious things you can find from street vendors for $0.50-$1.00. I have no idea what any of them are called, but my current favourite is a type of cold salad served on a crispy tortilla. That one runs you about 50 cents.
Someone else is waiting for the free internet right now, so I must be on my way. All the best!
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Guess you are well done after the hot springs. It isn't surprising that the water would be quite hot with all the volcanoes in the area. Hope you enjoy the walk up the mountain when it finally comes around.
ReplyDeleteSiobhan,I have finally caught up and figured out how all this works - I'm sitting here slack jawed yet again (last year's tour). The way you so casually handle and manage your travels and trials are most amazing to me who considers heading off to Maine on a motorcycle to be daring-do because we don't book hotels in advance. Jim
ReplyDeleteConroy, don't encourage Siobhan! We are trying to get her to come home :(
ReplyDeleteJust catching up on your posts. They stir up a lot of memories for me. We have many nice hot springs in Canada,too. =) When I visited Gwaii Haanas on Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) we went to a hot springs. As you indicate, the temperature of the water is crazy. Even though it was October when I visited, I could only sit in the water for so long, then sit up on the ledge in the fall rain. We had a spectacular view, and it was beautiful. It was most beneficial to my spirit and my skin. =) Stay safe.
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