A Typical Day

Most of our shopping is done at this grocery store. It is stocked with all the amenities one would expect: bank machine, photo developing centre, deli—Guatemalan style of course with Tamales, Stuffed Peppers, Sausages, etc, Bakery and so on. We often carry Sam on a back carrier that has become a sensation there.

Pat's note: check out the guy with the shotgun at the front door! (click for a blowup) You get used to them surprisingly quick...

Some people beleive it is a torture for the child to be up there because they believe the carrier produces heat. Others believe it is torture for the parents who have to carry the child on their back. The assumption here is that children Sam's age are hand-carried. No stroller, no back carrier, and no walking.

We walk home via this park which I believe now has a different name but it used to be called up until a few years ago Parque Morazan. The municipality has spent much money and effort fixing this type of urban oasis up. It now has a freshly painted fence, manicured flower beds and a cement and rubber children's play area.

Some days we eat at Casa de Los Melaza.

Pat's note: "Casa de Los Melaza" is named after a comic strip—it translates into "House of The Lockhorns". Why? No idea.

An unassuming place that gives full breakfasts, lunches and snacks. It is run by a couple that are quite a lot of fun. Their food is fresh and very tasty. Sam enjoys a good flirt with the owner and is a big fan of the soups.